Has your iPad killed your laptop use?

[TheGdog]

I think if I were in your situation, I could probably do the same thing you're doing. I have a work issued laptop that I could use as my full computer......but unfortunately it's an old Dell Windows 7 PC. It's actually still a pretty fast machine for some reason, but I just really can't stand Windows. Also, technically, we're not really supposed to use our work machines as our personal machines. I like to keep work and home separate (even though I actually work from home full time). I used to have a Mac for work and logged into all my accounts on it, and one day the hard drive crashed completely. I had to give it back to IT, and never had a chance to log out of all my stuff or deactivate it from my iCloud account. I had to call Apple and get them to do it. That's another situation that concerns me about using work machines for personal use.

Thats understandable. The department I work in, functions outside of the IT department as far as computers go. We are the only ones who use macs for the most part. In fact, Im the only one who has the password for my computer. Its pretty much mine to use as needed. I don't do much personal stuff with it, but I use it to receive iMessages, stream my iTunes music. I also keep my work related documents in iCloud so I can work on them wherever.

I also have a TB display in my office. The mac is used like a desktop until needed else where. I have been using it for meetings lately since the iPad mini just can't keep up with meetings speed wise anymore.

 

[Southern Dad]

It's so funny--Soarin' was where I first discovered that the entire everything was blanketed in WiFi. The last couple times I had been to Disneyland/World, that was not the case. My 8 year old loved it, because he was able to carry his iPod Touch around with him and use it like an iPhone "like the grownups".

My DD13's seven-year-old sister goes with us most trips and she has an iPod in an Otterbox. It's her "phone." Of course, she also has the hand me down iPad. When we get to a long line, we just break out tablets.
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To all the people bringing their iPads to Disney World, do you go on any rides? ō_ô Where do you put your iPad when you do?

I have a camera bag on my back and so does my DD13. Tablets go into the bags before we get on. I can't think of any ride at WDW that doesn't have a place to stash a camera bag.

 

[Channan]

My DD13's seven-year-old sister goes with us most trips and she has an iPod in an Otterbox. It's her "phone." Of course, she also has the hand me down iPad. When we get to a long line, we just break out tablets.
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I have a camera bag on my back and so does my DD13. Tablets go into the bags before we get on. I can't think of any ride at WDW that doesn't have a place to stash a camera bag.

But then you have to trust that someone doesn't steal the bag.

 

[Techyguy]

I hope so. I just bought my ipad pro with the intention of selling my laptop. For what I use the laptop for the ipad will work out better.

 

[TheGdog]

Just Pre-Ordered my iPad Pro this morning. Can't wait to see what it can do.

 

[Southern Dad]

But then you have to trust that someone doesn't steal the bag.

No, the bag is never away from us. You can have a bag with you on nearly every ride at WDW. For example if you ride Soarin, there is a place for bags under your seat. If you ride Test Track you put the bag at your feet. Splash Mountain, the same at your feet. Kali River Rapids has free lockers that you can use.

 

[Azzin]

I was really thinking about investing into a MBP 15" until I realized how expensive they are.

After thinking about it for quite some time, I realized I rarely even use my current HP laptop because of my iPhone and mainly because of my Air 2. I no longer have to use it to pay my bills thanks to apps and I can download my iTunes music/movies Library without a laptop. If I need a larger view, I can airplay my screen to my tv.

I think what sealed the deal for me was being able to do my taxes right from my Air 2.

Does anyone else feel like they no longer need a laptop?

I've actually just decided to sell my MacBook Pro and my thunderbolt display. It dawned on me yesterday that for my needs, I actually don't need a laptop and an expensive screen, so I've decided to sell both of those and use my iPad pro 12.9 instead.

I have fairly basic needs when it comes to my computer which is why the iPad Pro suits me down to the ground, so by selling the thunderbolt display and my MacBook Pro I can fund the iPad Pro and have some money left over.

I realise that not everybody will be in the same boat, but for me getting the 12.9 inch pro has made me realise that I can actually live without a dedicated computer.

Should the need arise, I can always use my wife's MacBook Pro.
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When we go to the Walt Disney World resort, we take a lot of tech. My DD13 and I both are wearing Apple Watches. My DD13 and her 7-year-old sister have iPads.

Please excuse my ignorance, but what does DD13 stand for?

[Edit] - Found the answer: darling daughter aged 13.

 

[AdonisSMU]

No as Im a developer and require a laptop but if Im not writing code then an iPad is what I use. It's just that I love iPads. They are my favorite computing devices.
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My iPhone 6s+ killed my tablet use for sure... iPad is like a step child...

I thought this was going to happen and it did for like the first week I had a 6+ but after that I went back to my iPad because the screen is too small.