And in the comments section, someone else pointed out that after getting past the awkward photo import process, editing them with lightroom on the iPad was actually a pretty seamless process. Better than on a PC in fact.
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iPad Pro Reviews Roundup: Blazingly Fast With a More Balanced Design, But Some Face ID and USB-C Quirks
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And in the comments section, someone else pointed out that after getting past the awkward photo import process, editing them with lightroom on the iPad was actually a pretty seamless process. Better than on a PC in fact.
Not when the critics have no idea what they're talking about.
So called "Pro users" are the most confused bunch of people this side of the nut house. The iPad Pro, while being phenomenal at what it is designed for, isn't going to replace most true Pro user's laptops. If I can't run servers on it, I can't run code on it, so I can't code, and can't test. The list goes on. But, I don't pretend like this device is supposed to do that.
I'm in the exact same boat. I am looking forward to see what improvements Apple can produce with iOS 13 for real productivity and content creation, but the cusp of workflow optimization and versatility (although very much expanded by the USB-C port) is crippling.
As much as I want to give Apple the benefit of the doubt, I tend to see the limitation on external storage connection as a means of driving up profit on up-sold, higher-capacity iPad Pros. I highly doubt Apple would sell many 512GB or 1TB models if the USB-C port out of the box connected to any and all external storage devices. I wish Apple would alleviate this perspective by enabling such features, but until then I feel like profit over function has taken hold at the Apple C-levels.
Not in a disagreement here. I use Lightroom CC on my iPad Pro as well and in combination with the Apple pencil it's efficient and overall pleasant to use, especially Healing Brushes, etc work great. When on the move hauling my DSLR and lenses along, it would be great if I could leave my MBP at home and use the iPad instead.
But still: someone else mentioned Frankenstein worklflows with the iPad and that's exactly what it is at times.
Apple needs to fix this. And they are obviously aware of it, otherwise they would not offer workarounds like Siri Shortcuts. Unfortunately, as the Verge pointed out, they are half baked and awkward. It's absurd that only one app, the photo app is able to directly import pic files and every other app like Lightroom CC for example, has to make an annoying detour. For a company claiming to make products which seemlessly work, this is rather ridiculous.
Na, i think it's better to criticise the critic and make stupid comparisons like the usage of hammers and screwdrivers. That is how we address shortcomings and move forward [\s]
I'm buying a new iPad Pro because I miss having an iPad for reading comics and browsing in bed, but I'm really annoyed they haven't allowed Adobe to speak directly to external storage. When they finally do they'll make it seem like they invented toilet paper, but us photographers have been asking for this kinda thing for years.
You seem to be the one with binary thinking. I’m not even sure you understand what you’re trying to say.
Here’s what I’m saying, feel free to respond.
1) The iPad replaces a notebook or desktop for some users. For those who need to do what only a notebook or desktop can do, they should buy a Mac. That takes nothing away from the fact that a tablet computer replaces a notebook/desktop computer for some users. Seems pretty straightforward.
2) Far from being dead, Jobs’s car/truck analogy is 100% alive. If you need a $1,000+ truck, buy a $1,000+ truck. If your requirements are satisfied by a $329 car, buy a $329 car. What could be simpler?
Apple understands many users still need Macs, so just within the last year we’ve gotten the fastest all-in-one in the iMac Pro, the fastest ever 13” and 15” MacBook Pros, and now the fastest MacBook Air and Mac mini. Next year iMac and Mac Pro will be upgraded, and likely Macbook as well. Most of the performance gains were very significant, with the exception of the Air, where Apple moved down in CPU class in order to continue to offer long battery life while upgrading to a Retina display.
Apple isn’t ignoring the Mac, and neither are they ignoring iOS devices. They think there’s a place for both, and they’re giving us their best versions of all these products. They’re more than happy to sell you MacOS machines, iOS devices, or both. Why some Mac users don’t understand this, and somehow feel threatened by the iPad, is rather strange.
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Your getting more done on a 12.9" at starbucks than a destop with wacom at a studio?
Doubt it.
Does this actually happen to people on a regular basis? I've probably owned 30 iOS devices in the last 10 years, and can't recall needing this.
Seriously? One of the main articles is about iOS update bricking Apple Watch and have also happened to iPhones and iPads. Short of driving to the Apple store, DFU restore is the only self user way to recover after a bad update, to be able to update when low on storage space without having to delete documents/photos, recover from mail app white screening, etc. People who claim they've never used DFU restore probably don't know about it and/or drive to Apple store or ship it to Apple.
Seriously. But you didn't answer my question. I understand why someone would need DFU restore, I'm asking how often this happens to iPhones/iPads. As in percentages of users. More than 1% per year?
The amount of iOS users who have never (and will never) hook their device up to a traditional PC would probably blow your mind
Doubt it all you like - but the fact that I can sketch concepts anywhere is something that really benefits productivity. By your logic, even laptops shouldn’t exist because “desktops in a studio” are better. Yes - if all you do is work in a studio. On an iPad - I can work anywhere, anytime.
Btw, iPad Pro blows Wacom out of the water when it comes to illustration.
There are dozens of brands that also offer Lightning cables. The point is that when you upgrade from a previous model iPad to the new one, you have to buy all the adapters once again because the ones you currently own are useless. Notice that they do not offer a USB C to lightning adapter.
Macrumours is basically one giant echo chamber at this point, where Mac productivity is the only thing that matters and everything else is bunk.
Regardless, Apple will just continue to do what they need to do. It’s not as if Apple needs the permission or the blessings of the members here; their sales numbers pretty much speak for themselves with regards to the popularity and the demand for their products.
You can’t fight the future. And like it or not, the future is mobile and wearables.
I don’t blame Apple, especially since the Pencil is leading devs to develop more advanced apps. The demographic for the iPad is NOT student work. It’s a consumer consumption device. It can’t be recommended for students as their only device, as schools use applications primarily designed for Windows. This is true with my niece in 5th grade and my GF getting her Master’s. The iPad can replace a full computer in certain instances, and some people’s workload can accommodate this, but it’s not what the iPad is designed to do, regardless of what Apple or others try to convince.