What about arrow keys on the external keyboard? I believe they should scroll the page up and down? I also think there are shortcuts for jumping up and down a page, too.
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Shower thoughts: If the 12.9" iPad Pro replaces your laptop, it doesn't replace your old iPad
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What about arrow keys on the external keyboard? I believe they should scroll the page up and down? I also think there are shortcuts for jumping up and down a page, too.
You make great points. By that statement, I meant. When considering iPad for what they were created - an 'in between' companion device - the 12.9" pro does not excel. It's not a companion. It's a thing of it's own. When you consider it for what laptops are traditionally praised for/used for - OS X or Windows style operating- it doesn't do that well either.
On it's own if you don't need a laptop and aren't looking for it to to be every room device it's perfect in everyday, but in one's current ecosystem, it's hard to figure out where it goes. It can't quite replace your laptop and can't quote replace your (smaller) tablet. Of course that just for me.
What I like about the larger pro is that it's so immersive. I love that everything jumps out at you. You definitely don't get that with a laptop or smaller tablet. The screen size and the fact that I can "touch type" on it are also pluses. It's a great iPad! I wish it did just a bit more for when I needed laptop functionality and also could be folded in half (lol) for when I was on the go.
I may get my own when the 12.9 Pro 2 comes out. maybe by then my work situation won't require browser based systems and I can use it without wishing for me.
You are right that the 12.9 is no longer trying to be the "in between" device Jobs characterized the iPad as at its original introduction, and is in many ways trying to replace a laptop. For me, it just manages to cross the threshold into actually replacing my laptop, but I can see that for many people, it is tantalizingly close but not quite there (of course there are people for which it is not even close). I do think that Apple will keep adding features and functions to iOS, and also that the world will adapt, so things like browser based systems that currently don't work with iOS are modified to work, or are phased out and replaced with other solutions. I think each year, the number of people who find that iPad can replace their laptops will increase. But just like iPhones aren't Blackberrys, iPads won't become laptops. It's a different thing.
Curious as to how this works. Does RDP access and share the Blue Tooth of the iPad? So really it is the remote terminal getting mouse input directly?
Good evening everyone. Yesterday I had a genius appointment at the Apple store in the Forum shops here in Vegas.
I got there an hour early because I was leaving during rush hour traffic. I checked in and there was nobody ahead of me so an associate named Chris started training me on using iCloud drive. This guy was amazing. He really knew his stuff and helped me get both my mac and my phone synced.
The whole point is because I have my iPP waiting for me in Idaho and wanted to be able to get it set up on the one day that I will be home. This is going to be really great because the iPad WILL be able to replace my MBP from day one.
Since the iPhone 3, I found that everything was super easy compared to the old flip phones, but as pages were made available as well as iCloud, I just wanted to stay in my comfort zone and not worry about the NEW software. But boy, am I happy that I took the time to get basic instruction.
On one hand, the 12.9 is really big as an iPad, but on the other hand, it will be about perfect as a laptop replacement. I also love the split screen.
The screen blows away my 2009 mac, the speakers sound fabulous it weighs only 1.5 pounds. What more could I hope for.
Next, will be the keyboard MAYBE. The virtual keyboard is HUGE, but I am not sure yet if I want to go completely touch screen, or use the pencil as a pointer then type on the keyboard. Only time will tell.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my first impressions, and will get back after actually using it and getting used to all the features.
Cheers, Pete
I got there an hour early because I was leaving during rush hour traffic. I checked in and there was nobody ahead of me so an associate named Chris started training me on using iCloud drive. This guy was amazing. He really knew his stuff and helped me get both my mac and my phone synced.
The whole point is because I have my iPP waiting for me in Idaho and wanted to be able to get it set up on the one day that I will be home. This is going to be really great because the iPad WILL be able to replace my MBP from day one.
Since the iPhone 3, I found that everything was super easy compared to the old flip phones, but as pages were made available as well as iCloud, I just wanted to stay in my comfort zone and not worry about the NEW software. But boy, am I happy that I took the time to get basic instruction.
On one hand, the 12.9 is really big as an iPad, but on the other hand, it will be about perfect as a laptop replacement. I also love the split screen.
The screen blows away my 2009 mac, the speakers sound fabulous it weighs only 1.5 pounds. What more could I hope for.
Next, will be the keyboard MAYBE. The virtual keyboard is HUGE, but I am not sure yet if I want to go completely touch screen, or use the pencil as a pointer then type on the keyboard. Only time will tell.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my first impressions, and will get back after actually using it and getting used to all the features.
Cheers, Pete
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Good evening all. So I am using my iPP finely and am so far loving it. Just updated to 9.3 and had to reset up the iPad. But no big deal.
I am noticing somethings peculiar however. Whenever I double tap the space bar, instead of the caps coming on, the shift lights up. Is that normal? It seems kind of strange to me but if anyone can chime in, I would appreciate it. Wait, I am noticing that the shift is working like a single capital letter. That is ok.
So, I have set up my iCloud Drive and so far I really like it. Question to all out there, since my iPad doesn't have a driver in it like my mbp, is there anyway to scan documents from my hp AirPrint printer right into documents? In the past, I would scan to my desktop, then save as a pdf to my desktop. Then from my mail, attach that folder into my mail. That is looking like a bit of a bottleneck as I get up and running. Thank to any that can advise.
Now on to the rest. As I have read before, this 12.9 inch beast isn't terribly portable as would the 9.7, but I am still loving it. I just need to get the Apple keyboard as it looks very slim and functional. The Logitech looks nicer, but there are several reviews that say it scratches the glass on the iPad. Also, it looks thicker than the apple.
Next, the speakers on this are a beast..try setting the eq to base boos and sit back and enjoy. This is SUPER thin, and seems al out fragile compared to my mbp, but I guess I'll just have to SUFFER. Lol.
So this is my first review and I'm chicken pecking this on the iPad. I have completely left my Mac at home so I wouldn't use it as a crutch as I learn. BUT I DID FORGET TO SYNC all my music. GRRR
That's all for now,
Pete
I am noticing somethings peculiar however. Whenever I double tap the space bar, instead of the caps coming on, the shift lights up. Is that normal? It seems kind of strange to me but if anyone can chime in, I would appreciate it. Wait, I am noticing that the shift is working like a single capital letter. That is ok.
So, I have set up my iCloud Drive and so far I really like it. Question to all out there, since my iPad doesn't have a driver in it like my mbp, is there anyway to scan documents from my hp AirPrint printer right into documents? In the past, I would scan to my desktop, then save as a pdf to my desktop. Then from my mail, attach that folder into my mail. That is looking like a bit of a bottleneck as I get up and running. Thank to any that can advise.
Now on to the rest. As I have read before, this 12.9 inch beast isn't terribly portable as would the 9.7, but I am still loving it. I just need to get the Apple keyboard as it looks very slim and functional. The Logitech looks nicer, but there are several reviews that say it scratches the glass on the iPad. Also, it looks thicker than the apple.
Next, the speakers on this are a beast..try setting the eq to base boos and sit back and enjoy. This is SUPER thin, and seems al out fragile compared to my mbp, but I guess I'll just have to SUFFER. Lol.
So this is my first review and I'm chicken pecking this on the iPad. I have completely left my Mac at home so I wouldn't use it as a crutch as I learn. BUT I DID FORGET TO SYNC all my music. GRRR
That's all for now,
Pete
Yes, which is why I got a back cover on mine. Apple's back cover is expensive, but you can get good ones from Amazon for around $10-20.
I don't scan stuff, so I'm not the best person to offer advice on this, but I know there are apps that let you use the iPad camera to "scan" documents. Maybe you could look into that.
Thank you. I do use turbo app because at time my printer and Mac decided they were no longer friends. But I am looking to make the iPad my full computer if possible.
While I'm here, any guesses as to why when I go to split screen, the only one I get as my second I'd iCloud? Thx
Er, what do you mean, you only get iCloud as your second screen? You are not seeing a list of app icons when you swipe in from the right? Then... Ok let me get a pic.
See that little black tab at the top of the secondary app on the right? Pull down that tab and you get the list of apps you can use in split screen.
Oh, and hp appears to have apps to let you control their wifi printers/scanners from the iPad.
Er, what do you mean, you only get iCloud as your second screen? You are not seeing a list of app icons when you swipe in from the right? Then... Ok let me get a pic.
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See that little black tab at the top of the secondary app on the right? Pull down that tab and you get the list of apps you can use in split screen.
Oh, and hp appears to have apps to let you control their wifi printers/scanners from the iPad.
Grrrr, a bit of a newbie here I just watched a YouTube vid and realized what I was doing wrong.
I'll go look at the newer hp apps to see what I might be able to use thx
No problem, iPad does take some getting used to. Things can be very different from desktops. Keep asking questions if you have any. Glad to help where I can.
My iPhone 6 Plus nows feels tiny after playing with this iPad and the sound from the iPhone is like barf without headphones
I like apps and what is available there that is not on a laptop. The world is going mobile os.
For me I found while owning my iPad mini, I would fire up my laptop and do my routine... Stay with me haha, mail, social networking like Facebook, Twitter, then go on forums and possibly my one PC online game I have lost interest in.
iPad? Well it was my mini even since getting the 12.9" pro I do this,
Mail, Facebook, Twitter, going further to Instagram and vine. See? Then forums then enjoyable mobile games on a huge pro screen.
Why boot up a laptop? My only reason now is rare photo editing from raw, transferring files to iPod and my work Nexus 7 2013 I use to series view.
Too much hassle to fire up a laptop now when my 12.9" pro has the screen and power to do 95% of what I need daily.
For me I found while owning my iPad mini, I would fire up my laptop and do my routine... Stay with me haha, mail, social networking like Facebook, Twitter, then go on forums and possibly my one PC online game I have lost interest in.
iPad? Well it was my mini even since getting the 12.9" pro I do this,
Mail, Facebook, Twitter, going further to Instagram and vine. See? Then forums then enjoyable mobile games on a huge pro screen.
Why boot up a laptop? My only reason now is rare photo editing from raw, transferring files to iPod and my work Nexus 7 2013 I use to series view.
Too much hassle to fire up a laptop now when my 12.9" pro has the screen and power to do 95% of what I need daily.
As much as I love mine, there are still a few things I would need to make this a rMBP replacement.
A proper web inspector, Swift Development on IOS, a full photoshop, InDesign or equivalent magazine designer, Replace lighting with USB C 3.1 and actually support drivers and hopefully steam supporting native streaming through their app instead of needing to use Moonlight.
A proper web inspector, Swift Development on IOS, a full photoshop, InDesign or equivalent magazine designer, Replace lighting with USB C 3.1 and actually support drivers and hopefully steam supporting native streaming through their app instead of needing to use Moonlight.
I didn't see an option for this in the poll. The iPad pro replaces neither my laptop nor my iPad mini.
I got the 12.9" iPad pro primarily for my work teaching, as a virtual white board (using the pencil). I also use it as a math notebook.
Most of my books are available on my iPad mini 4, which is the perfect size for slipping into my suit jacket pocket and carrying everywhere for me.
My laptop is my primary device for creating content that doesn't require writing with the pencil. I use Filemaker pro and a technical word processor on it.
I got the 12.9" iPad pro primarily for my work teaching, as a virtual white board (using the pencil). I also use it as a math notebook.
Most of my books are available on my iPad mini 4, which is the perfect size for slipping into my suit jacket pocket and carrying everywhere for me.
My laptop is my primary device for creating content that doesn't require writing with the pencil. I use Filemaker pro and a technical word processor on it.
The 12.9" iPad Pro has replaced my laptop (finally died Macbook Pro) for travelling and working away from home. I can accept and work around a few OS-X apps that are not (yet?) suitably covered by iOS apps. But has not replaced my iMac for main working at home. Neither has it fully replaced my old smaller iPad which I still use mainly for Kindle books as it is lighter to hold. So not quite sure how to answer such a survey - yes and no!
Can anyone help me please? I'm learning how to creat document on my iPad 12.9 and am doing pretty well. However I am having a bottle neck saving 3 separate documents as a PDF, Then attaching all three into an email and sending to the company. Any help would be appreciated. I have figured out how to save a single document as a PDF, just not several at a time.
Thanks for any help. Pete
Thanks for any help. Pete