All iPads Transfering documents iPad <-> USB drives

[masotime]

Well I've had people giving me artwork, music and documents for websites and art and music for my apps. I've had people give me confidential documents that they don't trust, or aren't allowed due to company policy, to upload to any cloud services.

Yes these are certainly legitimate use cases, although I'm not sure how the iPad "Pro" fits into these scenarios. You mentioned apps... So I assume you mean mobile app development? Hmmm... XCode for the iPad Pro? I like the "Pro", but I remain skeptical about the current iOS app selection.

Regarding trusted cloud services, my company has actually worked out some kind of deal with Box to host a "trusted" cloud storage solution.

I've had video clips for my apps that other people have worked on. Lots of photos and video clips from family, we recently had a photo shoot and they were delivered on a single flash drive. That was about 3 Gig of photos, easily moved across.

Then of course, as I mentioned before, there's the recreational use. Sharing a single movie to everyone at the same time when you're on a long car journey, or waiting for hours in an airport.

There's lots of uses for them. Like you I do use cloud services, but they aren't always accessible and certainly nowhere near as good for loading up a portable HDD with films and all sorts for when you're away from home. Not everyone will see a need for one, I always got by with cloud services before, but now that I'm used to the flexibility and convenience of one of these devices I could not do without one.

Interesting. I'm trying to view your use cases in the lens of Apple's "walled garden" approach. It would require everyone using an iOS device and buying everything from the iTunes Store (for sharing films to watch).

If everyone has an iOS / OSX device, AirDrop works reasonably well to share movies (and I guess shared photo streams etc.), although for a photo shoot (I assume commercial) it feels like the workflow would too complex currently within Apple's lineup.

Yes I think I can see how a wireless + thumbdrive storage solution can come in handy. It makes me curious... How would Apple "solve" this "problem"?

 

[sparksd]

Yes these are certainly legitimate use cases, although I'm not sure how the iPad "Pro" fits into these scenarios. You mentioned apps... So I assume you mean mobile app development? Hmmm... XCode for the iPad Pro? I like the "Pro", but I remain skeptical about the current iOS app selection.

Regarding trusted cloud services, my company has actually worked out some kind of deal with Box to host a "trusted" cloud storage solution.



Interesting. I'm trying to view your use cases in the lens of Apple's "walled garden" approach. It would require everyone using an iOS device and buying everything from the iTunes Store (for sharing films to watch).

If everyone has an iOS / OSX device, AirDrop works reasonably well to share movies (and I guess shared photo streams etc.), although for a photo shoot (I assume commercial) it feels like the workflow would too complex currently within Apple's lineup.

Yes I think I can see how a wireless + thumbdrive storage solution can come in handy. It makes me curious... How would Apple "solve" this "problem"?

I use my wireless device with my Android platforms as well as with my Air 2 but with Android I also have the option of using an OTG (on-the-go) cable to connect USB storage through the micro USB slot. Why can't Apple develop a similar solution?

 

[masotime]

I use my wireless device with my Android platforms as well as with my Air 2 but with Android I also have the option of using an OTG (on-the-go) cable to connect USB storage through the micro USB slot. Why can't Apple develop a similar solution?

They can. They just don't want to. They already released a lightning to USB3 connector w/power source that you can attach a portable HDD or SD card reader, but it's limited to camera functions.

I... Neither agree nor disagree with Apple's approach. Without knowing their real reasons, I'm not really comfortable judging them. I suppose it could be as silly as why they still don't have a built-in calculator app for the iPad though....

 

[sparksd]

They can. They just don't want to. They already released a lightning to USB3 connector w/power source that you can attach a portable HDD or SD card reader, but it's limited to camera functions.

I... Neither agree nor disagree with Apple's approach. Without knowing their real reasons, I'm not really comfortable judging them. I suppose it could be as silly as why they still don't have a built-in calculator app for the iPad though....

Perhaps it is as with Gen Jack D. Ripper - to maintain "Purity of Essence".

 

[garyleecn]

Many (if not most) univ students use macs, so use airdrop
Otherwise, I'd ask them to Dropbox/email to me when available


Maybe it's just me, but I haven't seen anyone copying files from others via a USB stick in my 4 years

 

[jeremiah256]

Regarding trusted cloud services, my company has actually worked out some kind of deal with Box to host a "trusted" cloud storage solution.

It's been a while since I've looked into it, but Box offered HIPAA compliant solutions at least a year ago.

 

[SurFaceMac]

Just browsed it. Interesting... I didn't know the Priv had an excellent camera. 4K @ 30Mbps.... that's 3.75 megabytes/sec. A 20GB movie file is 91 minutes of footage. Impressive.. you were recording a concert or play?

20GB would definitely justify a USB stick for file transfer - I would never use cloud storage for that. Actually I'm not sure I'd edit something like that on a laptop, even a Surface Pro 4. My 2014 riMac does reasonably well with Final Cut Pro, and I've fiddled with Emulsio and Video Grade on my 12.9", but there's really no comparison - iOS apps are simply not sufficiently "Pro" yet.

Well I own a Panasonic LX100.... pretty nice mirrorless camera, though it doesn't have OIS @ 4K . That one records 4K @ 100Mbps... for those + RAW I use the USB3 Lighting to SD card adapter. Transfers reasonably fast, though my largest file is rarely more than 1.5 GB / 2 minutes, unless I'm using a tripod.

90 minute video... don't you hand get tired holding up even a smartphone for that long....? Well I'd use a tripod on it for sure if I was recording that long of a video.

It doesn't always start as a single file. Sometimes parts are stitched together. Nor always originate via the Priv, and because it has an SD slot it becomes a useful tool.

I'm using a Surface Book. It's a different animal from the Pro line in my opinion. I can detach for a 13" tablet when needed. The iPad and Surface Book are natural partners if one can jump the wall.

 

[TrueBlou]

Yes these are certainly legitimate use cases, although I'm not sure how the iPad "Pro" fits into these scenarios. You mentioned apps... So I assume you mean mobile app development? Hmmm... XCode for the iPad Pro? I like the "Pro", but I remain skeptical about the current iOS app selection.

Regarding trusted cloud services, my company has actually worked out some kind of deal with Box to host a "trusted" cloud storage solution.



Interesting. I'm trying to view your use cases in the lens of Apple's "walled garden" approach. It would require everyone using an iOS device and buying everything from the iTunes Store (for sharing films to watch).

If everyone has an iOS / OSX device, AirDrop works reasonably well to share movies (and I guess shared photo streams etc.), although for a photo shoot (I assume commercial) it feels like the workflow would too complex currently within Apple's lineup.

Yes I think I can see how a wireless + thumbdrive storage solution can come in handy. It makes me curious... How would Apple "solve" this "problem"?

I'd love an Xcode for the iPad Pro, I'm not holding my breath though

But really other than that there's not a whole lot I can't get done on the Pro. I still write code on it of course and later transfer it to Xcode. Graphic is serving quite well for vector artwork on the go and Procreate for the non vector work. There's no shortage of good writing apps available for typing up documents, you can get some basic video editing done in the go and so on and so on. We all know what can be done.

I don't own a MacBook any more, the iPad Pro is capable enough to get what I need done when I'm not sat in front of my Mac, indeed I find myself switching to it just to use the Pencil at times. But that's hardly going to be the case for everyone.

At this point though, the hardware is more than capable of fulfilling mobile computing needs, it's down to the software makers to step up and release more advanced apps, rather than their traditionally watered down iOS versions.

 

[username:]

You can, although it depends on what app you use for editing as to how straightforward it is. Many apps allow you to just use the "Open In" option to save files directly back to the Kingston, nice and simple.

Some, like &%!*(really bad word) Microsoft, don't. So if I have to edit a Docx in Microsoft Word on my iPad, once it's saved, because Microsoft don't support it (yet if ever) I email the file to myself (Doesn't matter if there's no internet and it won't send you can get it in your outbox) then from the email I'm able to save it back on to the Kingston. It's not too bad, only takes a couple of seconds but I'd prefer Microsoft to be less of a pain in the butt



I use those things too, quite a bit actually. But they aren't always an option.

Well, as you say, sometimes there are huge files involved in the transfer. Or you may be in a situation where someone hands you an SD card or flash drive to copy a file from. Fine if there's a computer and an internet connection so they can email it to you. But if not, there's no other way on iOS but one of these things. Airdrop is great, but what if the other person has an Android phone, or Windows phone.

Other than that, you can load it up with films for the kids (and the adults) when you're on a long journey/on holiday and everyone can connect simultaneously and watch/get whatever they need/want.

You can store essential files and documents you need to work on away from home (I don't know about elsewhere, but not 100% of the UK is blanketed in WiFi/3G/4G connections to get access to cloud services. So when you're somewhere remote, they come in handy.)

Side benefits are using it as a router for sharing your iPhones data with the family, as a router in hotels and as an emergency iPhone/iPad charger if you run out of juice.

And that's just quickly off the top of my head, they are actually really handy *if you have a use for it* mine is indispensable, couldn't be without it now.


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One thing I forgot to mention, which is maybe a bit obvious anyway, but if you want to share agile with someone who doesn't have ftp software or anything. You can view and download anything from the Kingston (and some others) from any web browser on any device.

Maybe someone already pointed this out, but you can "open in" with word on iPad. Click the little man with the plus in the top right hand corner then "send attachment" then "send a copy" and it gives you some options to open the document in various apps.

 

[TrueBlou]

Maybe someone already pointed this out, but you can "open in" with word on iPad. Click the little man with the plus in the top right hand corner then "send attachment" then "send a copy" and it gives you some options to open the document in various apps.

Hi thanks, I did know you can use "Open In" with Word, unfortunately I was meaning Microsoft don't support the Kingston App (or any other file browsers I've tried.) They seem to only want to support text editors and messaging apps so far.

Surprisingly though, Apple do support it, with Pages you can send the documents straight to the Kingston device for saving, no faffing about. Which is fine for me as it's what I use 99% of the time.

 

[username:]

Hi thanks, I did know you can use "Open In" with Word, unfortunately I was meaning Microsoft don't support the Kingston App (or any other file browsers I've tried.) They seem to only want to support text editors and messaging apps so far.

Surprisingly though, Apple do support it, with Pages you can send the documents straight to the Kingston device for saving, no faffing about. Which is fine for me as it's what I use 99% of the time.

Oh sorry, I misread.

 

[TrueBlou]

Oh sorry, I misread.

Not at all, I'm never against someone offering advice, I like to learn new things. Besides, even if I knew someone else reading might not have.

 

[rellit]

Well, thanks for your replies and discussion, very interesting. I'm going to buy the Kingston!

 

[Nhwhazup]

Many (if not most) univ students use macs, so use airdrop
Otherwise, I'd ask them to Dropbox/email to me when available


Maybe it's just me, but I haven't seen anyone copying files from others via a USB stick in my 4 years

Too funny. I've done it a number of times in workshops where working in a group you have multiple photos from different phones that you need to get into a presentation. You can use the wireless to connect and download to the USB and then plug into a laptop to finish off the presentation. I was the hit of my training and the trainer in the group was super appreciative when my boss gave him, his own Airstash.