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rMB or wait for the iPad Pro?

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I have a iPad Air 2 which I rarely take out the house and mainly use for web browsing and a top spec rMBP 15" for my uni work, however the new rMB looks AMAZING and I'm tempted to get it to replace my iPad. I know that the new iPad Pro is coming out hopefully later this year and will probably be a similar price to the rMB. Do I get the rMB or wait for the iPad Pro? Decisions!!!
 
There's so little detail on any iPad Pro I'd not consider it an option yet. However if it's just browsing, is the IPad Air not the better device?

I've got my MacBook today but it won't replace my iPad, I'll use both.
 
You serious? Have you ever used your 9" iPad and thought, gee it would be better if were 3" bigger?

they are 2 totally different devices with different operating systems.

iOS devices are great for entertainment and basic browsing etc
OS X devices are more powerful, can be used for similar functions as iOS devices, but have a lot more flexibility to be used as work horse creating/editing documents/photos/videos etc.

if you're mainly just after a device for browsing, it would be a massive overkill to get a rMB. I'd stick with the iPad Air 2, especially as you already have it!
 
Mattymoocow said:
You serious? Have you ever used your 9" iPad and thought, gee it would be better if were 3" bigger?

they are 2 totally different devices with different operating systems.

iOS devices are great for entertainment and basic browsing etc
OS X devices are more powerful, can be used for similar functions as iOS devices, but have a lot more flexibility to be used as work horse creating/editing documents/photos/videos etc.

if you're mainly just after a device for browsing, it would be a massive overkill to get a rMB. I'd stick with the iPad Air 2, especially as you already have it!
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Agree. I think iPad Pro, if such a thing ever will actually exist and make it to market, will be a niche product for graphic designers and such. Ordinary folk who use a tablet for browsing, email, etc... won't want a bigger tablet. If you want a full-fledged computer for everyday use, in a small form factor, then the new MacBook is really nice. Loving mine...
 
Theophil1971 said:
Agree. I think iPad Pro, if such a thing ever will actually exist and make it to market, will be a niche product for graphic designers and such. Ordinary folk who use a tablet for browsing, email, etc... won't want a bigger tablet. If you want a full-fledged computer for everyday use, in a small form factor, then the new MacBook is really nice. Loving mine...
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Yea maybe. I just thought with the fact I use it at home most of the time I could get away with a bigger screen.
 
iPad pro is just a giant iPad running iOS AFAIK, that being the case, I think the rMB is a better choice. Running a full desktop OS opens the door to more choices and flexibility.

If the iPad Pro is running OS X, then that does change stuff, it will be more like a Surface Pro 3, tablet and laptop functionality. Tbh, I can't see apple doing this as it will eat into their Mac sales.
 
maflynn said:
If the iPad Pro is running OS X, then that does change stuff, it will be more like a Surface Pro 3, tablet and laptop functionality. Tbh, I can't see apple doing this as it will eat into their Mac sales.
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iPad sales have been falling over the last couple of years anyway, perhaps its time for Apple to finally do a touch screen Surface Pro like device.

Perhaps OS X 11 will support touch?
 
Mattymoocow said:
iPad sales have been falling over the last couple of years anyway, perhaps its time for Apple to finally do a touch screen Surface Pro like device.

Perhaps OS X 11 will support touch?
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If it does, I hope it's some cut down version.... Even then I fear it may be a total flop like the Windows 8 tablet version was.
 
Mattymoocow said:
iPad sales have been falling over the last couple of years anyway, perhaps its time for Apple to finally do a touch screen Surface Pro like device.

Perhaps OS X 11 will support touch?
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...aaaaaannnddd the price goes off the scale.

Between this two it would be a rMB any day.

Get an iPhone 6 plus. I got rid of my iPad when i got it. I felt the iPad was another device for facebook, twitter, vine, instagram, one game and the odd google search. Along with other quick duties.

Mac/Windows for the rest and a decent sit down. :cool:
 
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