i find with a laptop i used it plugged in whenever possible, but with an iPad it's the opposite, i will sit next to a mains socket unplugged unless it needs charging
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All iPads Using iPad whilst charging
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I'm sorry for being curious as to how other people tend to use their iPads?
If you don't share the interest why don't you get off this thread and post something constructive on a thread with a topic you are interested in. Or did you want me to flame you for all your interests that I don't share?
In my opinion using it plugged in some what defeats the purpose of the iPad. I use it as more or a portable device. If I was going to use something at my desk I would probably use my Mac Mini.
I generally only plug mine in when it gets down below 20%. I usually charge it over night and use it again the next day.
There have been rare occasions when I have it on a stand next to my monitor while working to watch Netflix but that's about it.
I generally only plug mine in when it gets down below 20%. I usually charge it over night and use it again the next day.
There have been rare occasions when I have it on a stand next to my monitor while working to watch Netflix but that's about it.
Sofa + very long cable. You don't have to be at a desk to have it plugged in. Actually, I don't think mine was ever used at a desk but it is quite often used plugged in.
I understand. My question is why you prefer it that way. Not that it matters, to each their own, just curious.
i guess you could say the same about a laptop but people seem to keep them plugged in whenever possible
So let me get this straight... when it needs charging, you plug it in and keep using it. Then when you need to go somewhere you unplug it and use it some more?
Brilliant!
It's better to have 10h battery life a year down the road than 7h due to used up cycles. If you're watching movies in bed for hours, within a reach of outlet, you're uselessly wasting battery health if you're not plugged in.
I don't think that's how it works ... but I could be wrong. I think the iOS devices are always running on battery power, even when it's plugged in.
Lol this is a really dumb poll. I should start a do you use your ipad while on the toilet lol. Cause I DOOOOOOOOOO
If you keep it plugged in all the time you are going to ruin your battery much more than using charge cycles ....
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Me too
