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It’s a great replacement for your laptop, depending on what you use your laptop for. I replaced a MacBook Pro with one because I just used it to fuck around on the internet and watch YouTube’s and it’s fine for that. I’ve got a pencil and I couldn’t be happier that I’ve made the right decision. I also have a desktop to do proper pooter stuff. My step mum is well into photography and she just uses an iPad and a pencil to do her manipulation and she seems happy with it. So, in summary: it obviously can’t replace a laptop but if your use case is right, it completely works. |
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nickthegun 81,385 posts
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erasr 415 posts
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Registered 13 years agoI bought an 11” iPad Pro last month and it is one of my favourite Apple devices ever.
I’m a big Apple fan, having had a MBA, Pro, iMac, iPhone etc etc. The 2011 MBA is up there with the best but this iPad is beautiful.
It’s like Apple have made extra effort - going back to their old high standards. I see no reason whatsoever to have to replace it in the next couple of years.
It’s super fast and Pro Motion is glorious, far better and quicker than my iPhone XS. FaceTime works every...single...time and instantly.
No, I couldn’t use it as a MBP replacement, only because I use spreadsheets, write many emails and design PowerPoints, and that’s all a bit fiddly on iPad.
If you’re a light user of email and work stuff then it can replace a MacBook.
I also have the pencil which makes note taking awesome. Folio too.
Watching video on iPad is again awesome. I usually game and have the football on it standing with the folio.
I can’t recommend it enough, however I had heavy discount. I would wait until March to see if new ones come. -
Nazo 1,306 posts
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Registered 11 years agoerasr wrote:
Wow, a whole 2 years? High praise indeed.
I see no reason whatsoever to have to replace it in the next couple of years. -
Derblington 32,930 posts
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As everyone has said above basically - no problems so far and no regrets.
I’m not a heavy user though, it’s basically web-browsing, sketching, reading and some light streaming. I’m going to look into Skillshare or similar this year to dive a bit deeper into art and photo manipulation to focus on some hobby stuff to keep me sane from work stuff, rather than just “wasting” my evenings playing games, and that’ll all work lovely on it too.
Only problem I can see, as mentioned above too, is heavy data entry/PowerPoint usage, though after learning a few tricks I reckon you’ll find a suitable workflow to get it done. A bt mouse would also be an advantage, which is now an option,
A producer workmate uses his (older model) to Remote Desktop for work, for emails and stuff so that’s all workable as long as you’re willing to learn the flows. But there’s pretty much an app for everything that’ll make it functional, if not ideal.
Ed: As well as the pencil and folio case I bought a 10’ USB-C cable and one of these, to make it a bit more versatile and it’s well worth it:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VMK7GTT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After showing a friend he’s literally bought the exact same set-up - he’s also a producer in the studio and will be using it for a combo of work/family things.
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erasr 415 posts
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Registered 13 years agoNazo wrote:
Trade it in / sell it and you get a very good price. That cycle works for me. If you don’t want to do that, then make it 4 years.
erasr wrote:
Wow, a whole 2 years? High praise indeed.
I see no reason whatsoever to have to replace it in the next couple of years. -
erasr 415 posts
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Registered 13 years agoNazo wrote:
Trade it in / sell it and you get a very good price. That cycle works for me. If you don’t want to do that, then make it 4 years.
erasr wrote:
Wow, a whole 2 years? High praise indeed.
I see no reason whatsoever to have to replace it in the next couple of years. -
Derblington 32,930 posts
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Registered 16 years agoAlso, in terms of photo editing (older model iPad Pro too...):
This was something I’d watched last year when I sizing up making the switch. I watched a ton of reviews for the hardware and accessories, and the different ways that creatives were using it. If that’s how you want to dabble then it’ll work fine.
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Your-Mother 4,093 posts
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Registered 3 years agoI use mine for general noodling around, but O365/Azure stuff is pretty terrible on it, so it’s not a work laptop replacement for me yet. -
CrispyXUKTurbo 2,865 posts
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Registered 6 years agoAzure/aws management is fine with a mouse/keyboard paired, wouldn’t want to do that stuff touch screen really -
Graxlar_v3 9,933 posts
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Registered 3 years agoI got a surface pro recently and I am not quite convinced that it is not a laptop. -
Good feedback, thanks all.
I think I’ll wait until Easter regardless, but sounds like it’ll be a suitable thing for what I need. -
beastmaster 20,479 posts
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Registered 16 years agoCatalina also managed to bork my iPad to going to totally wipe it and start from scratch. Just got back from work though so way too tired to do this and re-sync everything again. -
CrispyXUKTurbo 2,865 posts
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Registered 6 years agobinky wrote:
I replaced my MacBook Pro with an air. Mostly write html/css/js and do server config/terminal access.
Good feedback, thanks all.
I think I’ll wait until Easter regardless, but sounds like it’ll be a suitable thing for what I need.
No longer can do any photoshop work but that’s what my desktop pc is for -
@CrispyXUKTurbo See I fully intend to use an iPad for personal photshop (or alternative) work. Mostly retouching photos I'd imagine. I still have a 2013 MBP if I need desktop stuff, and also have a work 2015 MBP that has Adobe CC stuff too - but I like to keep work stuff separate to personal stuff. -
mothercruncher 17,627 posts
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Registered 14 years agoMy iPad Air 2 has just died, I think. The battery was fucked and the power button no longer worked, but now it looks like the screen has gone- strange ghosting and shadowing today and now, only blackness my friend.
Are there any new “must haves” in iPad land? OMFG you noob if I don’t have a laminated screen? Apple Pencil anything other than a novelty? -
yegon 6,493 posts
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Registered 17 years agoThe iPad Pro is ace.
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erasr 415 posts
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Registered 13 years agoCrispyXUKTurbo wrote:
I’m thinking about doing the same. I went overboard on a Pro (16gb) in 2018 but don’t need all that. Poor keyboard too.
binky wrote:
I replaced my MacBook Pro with an air. Mostly write html/css/js and do server config/terminal access.
Good feedback, thanks all.
I think I’ll wait until Easter regardless, but sounds like it’ll be a suitable thing for what I need.
No longer can do any photoshop work but that’s what my desktop pc is for
I want lighter and thinner. Has the Air throttled things a lot for you or was it a good decision?
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mothercruncher 17,627 posts
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Registered 14 years agoI’ve bought a Pro. And now I actually feel physically sick at the thought of adding another £120 on top for a pencil I clearly need to have. Ugh. -
mothercruncher 17,627 posts
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Registered 14 years ago“2B”, the BEST grade of pencil bar none. -
CrispyXUKTurbo 2,865 posts
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Registered 6 years agoHad a play with photoshop for iPad, it’s pretty good but it’s confusing as I’ve been using photoshop before they introduced layers.
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RedPanda87 2,018 posts
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Registered 13 years agomothercruncher wrote:
New Pro model is prob out soon so if you can wait a month or so it might be worth it - even if you don't go for the new top end one, the previous Pro will prob also drop in price. And the last model came out in 2018, so this isn't something that's updated all the time.
My iPad Air 2 has just died, I think. The battery was fucked and the power button no longer worked, but now it looks like the screen has gone- strange ghosting and shadowing today and now, only blackness my friend.
Are there any new “must haves” in iPad land? OMFG you noob if I don’t have a laminated screen? Apple Pencil anything other than a novelty? -
ozthegweat 2,444 posts
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Registered 9 years agoCould also be they delay it until autumn. People are just starting to go back to the factories, and it's probably not an ideal time to launch a new product. -
RedPanda87 2,018 posts
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Registered 13 years agoCertainly possible, but Apple just accidentally listed four new models on its site, so still looking like they'll land soon. -
ozthegweat 2,444 posts
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Registered 9 years agoPerhaps. Could be they just announce them on their website. It's no big upgrade anyway, better cameras and that's it. -
beastmaster 20,479 posts
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Registered 16 years agoFucking hell. This looks slick!
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