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iPad Pro's Lightning Port Supports USB 3.0 Transfer Speeds, New Adapters in the Works
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Right. USB-C is doable for current iPhone 6/6S form factor but may prove to be a bit thick for iPhone 7 or iPod touch to accommodate comfortably.
Here's the illustration:
I still standby with my prediction that WiGig and induction charge will replace Lightning connector.
I agree, but then again, if they can sell a gazillion of them instead, I don't blame them.
It's wrong of me, I know, but I really wish the MacRumors filters were set to reject any comment with the phrase "file system"
But I'm a dreamer.
This is the same controller that the current Mac Pro uses.
Though I wonder why put a 4-port controller in an iPad.
It makes me mad too, since my Haswell/Maxwell PC has functioning FireWire, and my old HP had FireWire. It was being adopted by PCs, slowly but surely.
Why do you keep on saying this? Two very different entities needing two different features ,etc. If you want OS X buy a Mac. Perhaps next you will be demanding mouse input support for the iPad. How about a 2nd monitor, say 30", to attach to the iPad? External blu ray drive, hi speed usb hubs, and on and on. In fact, let's change the design of the iPad to match the MacBook Air. Sheesh. Does anyone here actually think logically and rationally before posting?
I don't know what this news means for expanding connectivity options, but it certainly can't be a bad thing.
Sure, sure. It should be USB because that's the standard, and we'll have less cable clutter, right?
No, dammit!
I already have portable devices that require USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Mini USB, Micro USB 2.0, and Micro USB 3.0... and now you want me to buy, keep, and mange yet another USB adapter???
It's wrong of me, I know, but I really wish the MacRumors filters were set to reject any comment with the phrase "file system"
But I'm a dreamer.
Good idea, now you're thinking like a true Apple exec. Ignore what the majority want
Yes, me gawking at the people holding their giant iPads in the air to shoot a picture or video. Makes me laugh every time!!
Because the iPad Pro isn't already expensive enough? Because Apple isn't exactly known for it's good value? Because Apple is shooting for a TRILLION DOLLARS net sales next quarter?
Maybe TV manufacturers should sell expensive 4K screens that only display 1080p unless you buy a special adapter that plugs in that enableds 4K capability? Why not, if they can sell a gazillion of them?
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Only if no one questions the name by asking what's "Pro" about it. Once that happens, they have opened the gates to all sorts to screen real estate use cases.
Speaking of use cases, have you seen the price Apple wants to charge people who want to use cases on their iPad Pros?
It really doesn't have anything to do with whether a "file system" is desirable or not on an iOS device, but rather is the manifestation of my own ennui.Good idea, now you're thinking like a true Apple exec. Ignore what the majority want
But, I'm designing my own workaround: the phrase "file system" will now appear to me as "Matt Damon." Not perfect, but it's a start.
"Put OS X on an iPad" is the single worst idea in the history of computing. Yikes. Seriously, stop asking for that. It would be a terrible experience. Imagine trying to navigate those menus and icons with touch. Yuck. There is a reason why touch on Windows is a horrible idea. The same applies to Mac OS X. Maybe one day when iOS is powerful enough they can just discontinue OS X and your dream will happen. Until then, NO TOUCHSCREEN MACS PLEASE! I would be furious with Apple if they did that.
I don't know to laugh or cry as I can't find my missing HDMI - thunderbolt adapter that I need right now!
The cpu in the pro 3 is over 2.5 years old, I hope it can outperform it. However geekbench is flawed, including sha1 results in a cpu benchmark may help in arm vs arm comparisons, but it is not impactful for 99% of cpu tasks.
Why wouldn't you blame them? It is pretty gross to sell your customers a pro product only to tell them later you purposefully gave them an inferior cable so they'd have to give you more money. Especially since it costs the dame to produce.
It's wrong of me, I know, but I really wish the MacRumors filters were set to reject any comment with the phrase "file system"
But I'm a dreamer.
You'd expect a file system in a "pro" device though.
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