I agree.
But from a business point of view, whether anyone likes it or not, they are in the business of making money and will continue to do so at record pace (at our expense unfortunately).
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iPad Pro's Lightning Port Supports USB 3.0 Transfer Speeds, New Adapters in the Works
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I agree.
But from a business point of view, whether anyone likes it or not, they are in the business of making money and will continue to do so at record pace (at our expense unfortunately).
Apple making money is not at anyone's expense. Nobody is forced to give Apple a dime of their money. iPhones and Macs are optional in life.
I bet you anything there's an ipad running a bodged version of OSX somewhere in Apple. And I think it'd be fun to have a version of OSX that you could download (at least on to an ipad pro), usable with the pencil. I'd pay a few bob to have the opportunity, anyway. I agree that it shouldn't be the way OSX goes or that they should in any way get rid of iOS. But I can't see why you'd get angry if the option were to be available.
Maybe we'll luck out and Apple will never enable the USB 3.0 speeds on the iPad Pro.
It's not as though Apple has announced USB 3.0 transfer speeds as a feature. Apple could have used that component simply because the cost was the same as a similar component that only gets 2.0 speeds. Sort of like the way black and white film developing eventually became more expensive than color film developing. Possibly Apple doesn't intend to introduce USB 3.0 cables until some future model iPad or iPhone.
Snappier.
Finally, some innovation from Apple. I can't believe nobody ever thought to put a USB port on a computer before. GENIUS!!!
Not only that, you can hook your floppy drive to it too! How magically future forward! And it has built in support for rs-232!
Tests conducted by readers on the MacRumors forums and on Reddit with existing Lightning cables and accessories are only transferring files to the iPad Pro at USB 2.0 speeds, indicating new hardware is required to take advantage of the iPad Pro's updated Lightning Port.
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Then its not USB 3 speed.
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Then its not USB 3 speed.
You can't compare an iPad to any full blown OS-running tablet. A tablet running an os with a user accessible file system will always win.
USB2.0 all this time? i can't believe it.
Great iPads and CPU/GPU's and we're stuck at a messily USB 2.0. But at least this is good news for the Pro..
I'm just ticking off all these things that MR uncovers
USB 3.0 n Retina Mac's so maybe Apple thought it wasn't that important till now.
Great iPads and CPU/GPU's and we're stuck at a messily USB 2.0. But at least this is good news for the Pro..
I'm just ticking off all these things that MR uncovers
USB 3.0 n Retina Mac's so maybe Apple thought it wasn't that important till now.
I never understood the appeal off inductive charging. my lightning cable already sits on my nightstand. i just plug it in and go to bed. it isn't like you will not need the cable to plug in the inductive charging pad.
I have to say after trying out the new iPad Pro my MacBook Air 13" is better. I'll stay with my iPad Air 2
Good idea, now you're thinking like a true Apple exec. Ignore what the majority want
lol like MacRumors represents the majority. We're the <1% of apple users.
because of $$$$. Apple is super greedy and wants you to buy their overpriced lighting cables. Honestly, if they switched to USB 3.1 type C, I would buy their related USB cables still.
Excellent news. I hope this filters down to all idevices
It needs a mouse and keyboard ... A pencil replaces the mouse, OS X runs on a tablet!
Full version of Windows runs just fine on a surface using s "stylus" and keyboard.
It's more profitable form Apple to restrict the pro to iOS . You will need to purchase new software via the AppStore and not use your existing software you have for OS X .
This tablet could easily run OS X . My retina MacBook is a lesser machine spec wise
It needs a mouse and keyboard ... A pencil replaces the mouse, OS X runs on a tablet!
Full version of Windows runs just fine on a surface using s "stylus" and keyboard.
It's more profitable form Apple to restrict the pro to iOS . You will need to purchase new software via the AppStore and not use your existing software you have for OS X .
This tablet could easily run OS X . My retina MacBook is a lesser machine spec wise
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So lets digest this for a min, iPad Pro a $1000+ device, supposedly macbook replacement for many, with GPU performance matching and surpassing macbooks, is currently using USB 2 in the year 2015. And Apple wants us to pay $40-80 for USB 3 ?? Greedgate is alive and well.
iPad Pro Greedgate 'modular' upgrade scheme vs Macbook line:
1. $40-80 for USB 3 (already present in macbook)
2. $50 Lightning Digital AV Adapter (ports already present in macbook)
3. $150-169 for the keyboard/stand (keyboard and 'stand' already part of macbook)
4. $150 extra for the 128GB, because 32GB is not enough for a macbook replacement ($128 already base in macbook)
5. $100 Apple pencil (n/a)
No wonder Tim Cook is pushing iPad Pro, it's upgrade/accessories profit heaven.
1. $40-80 for USB 3 (already present in macbook)
2. $50 Lightning Digital AV Adapter (ports already present in macbook)
3. $150-169 for the keyboard/stand (keyboard and 'stand' already part of macbook)
4. $150 extra for the 128GB, because 32GB is not enough for a macbook replacement ($128 already base in macbook)
5. $100 Apple pencil (n/a)
No wonder Tim Cook is pushing iPad Pro, it's upgrade/accessories profit heaven.
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Yeah and how long did that take... So we might get a halfway "pro" device by the time the second or third gen iPad pro is out
You need Apple blessing to do lighting accessory - you will lose affordable part here - USB-C will be much cheaper, even if it more complex.
Apple wants you to pay $150 for USB 3. Imagine that. Now get mad at that thing you just imagined. Get really, really mad. Feed on your anger. Curse you, Apple of my imagination, for charging $150 for a USB 3 lightning cable! It's fun to get mad at imaginary things!