I found the iPad Pro is great on vacation. I brought a 15" laptop with me but my Pro has been getting a lot more use for the day to day things like email and forums.
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Anyone Using iPad Pro as Main Device?
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That said, I do periodically experience an issue on my iPad Pro where the bottom left key on the virtual keyboard (the one which changes keys) becomes unresponsive. I need to switch the keyboard (say to emoji) and back again before the key will respond.
And just yesterday, while watching Netflix over my Airpods, my entire iPad became unresponsive. It would only respond to the home button and no other gestures would work. It eventually sorted itself out after a minute or so (with Netflix still playing in PIP mode, mind you).
Anyone experienced a similar problem?
And just yesterday, while watching Netflix over my Airpods, my entire iPad became unresponsive. It would only respond to the home button and no other gestures would work. It eventually sorted itself out after a minute or so (with Netflix still playing in PIP mode, mind you).
Anyone experienced a similar problem?
Of course I realize that. My point is that most issues in operating systems are caused by a certain combination of installed software. If you want them to test every possible combination of the 1m+ apps in the App Store before releasing a new version of iOS, be prepared to either wait a few years between OS releases, or else be prepared to pay for the OS.
The only way these companies can be profitable and keep releasing new software updates for free is to make it so that the users are the beta testers. That's why we have 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.2, etc. If there were never any issues, we would only have iOS 10, and then next would come iOS 11 next year. None of the operating systems on the market are immune to these kinds of issues. I'd venture to say that iOS is as rock solid as they come. Remember the old days of Windows with the blue screen of death? Can't say that has ever happened to my iPad Pro.
Huh? Says who? "Most issues" in Apple's applications and operating system are caused by Apple, my friend.
LOL, I think we're going to just have to agree to disagree on that. 18 years in IT taught me otherwise.
If only BSOD was reserved for the "old days"
I do not only use the iPad Pro, but it's fairly close with the Logitech keyboard case.
Excellent and proper documentation to help others understand your workflow and truely get how the iPad Pro can be the future computer.
For those so called Macintosh or Apple fans on this site I find it really strange that the majority cannot recall Apple Navigator preview commercial back in the '80's. Hat basically was an iPad!
The actual iPad is smaller and sexier, but Siri is nowhere near the advanced (and annoying) AI shown in the video. It's funny what was underestimated, and overestimated, thirty years ago.
Yup. Finally sold my Macbook Pro. My 12.9 iPad Pro is my main device now, and has been for weeks. For my needs, it fits PERFECT! I did a test, by not using my Macbook for weeks, to see if I can do all of my basic tasks on my iPad...everything turned out fine! I originally started out with the 9.7 Pro - took it back - as the screen was too small for me (probably won't see many saying that). But, my whole intentions were to replace my Macbook, and the near 13-inch Pro felt more comfortable on the eyes.
I did the same, had the 9.7 pro for about two weeks. After holding it up to my notepad, realized I might as well get the 12, it's the same size as a sheet of paper and would better for me using OneNote.
I realized this morning that there is something so pleasing about scrolling on an iPad and inputting on a real keyboard. I don't like the experience on a PC OS, but the iOS setup seems to work well for me.
Lol, agreed. The original conceptual idea and principle is what I was after in my post. Oddly enough only now is Apple making big efforts in machine learning to get what that AI within The Navigaotr was capable of - deep inference from one command to the next. Anyone find it interesting that Siri's default persona is female by default? Hmmm.
I've been playing around with the Smart Keyboard a little bit more and it's beginning to grow on me. I can certainly type much faster on it than the software keyboard right off the bat. At the same time it's noticeably more cumbersome as compared to the normal Smart Cover. By far the best part about it is extra screen real estate (and not covering up whatever content I'm split-viewing). Definitely recommend it for improving multitasking alone.
The interesting thing is that I'm not sure I'd like using the big iPP with it. With the 9.7" I don't get the 'gorilla arm' that I imagine would exist with the 12.9" one but, I'm sure others can comment on this and whether that's the case at all.
I love the feel, sound, and material of the keyboard but I wish i could get it in a color that isn't grey. It doesn't look very nice with my white iPad. The navy of my Smart Cover would be preferable.
The interesting thing is that I'm not sure I'd like using the big iPP with it. With the 9.7" I don't get the 'gorilla arm' that I imagine would exist with the 12.9" one but, I'm sure others can comment on this and whether that's the case at all.
I love the feel, sound, and material of the keyboard but I wish i could get it in a color that isn't grey. It doesn't look very nice with my white iPad. The navy of my Smart Cover would be preferable.
Is this on glass or an external keyboard?
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I haven't encountered many of the bugs you name, but I do get some of them and they drive me crazy:
- Safari crashes
- Rotating safari or leaving and returning to the app leaves me at the BOTTOM of the page every time. It's infuriating.
- Notification banners don't go away...ever...
It doesn't stop me from using it, but it's super annoying.
EDIT: Safari in general (which is by far my most used app) has just gone to pots in iOS 10. iOS 10.2 fixed some, but not all the issues.
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You have the 12.9" correct? I can type reasonably well on thr 9.7" but only about half of my normal speed. However I have never really tried to learn how. Perhaps if I put in the time and effort for a day or two.
Not really. Star Trek's computer had a female voice - and that was based on the maritime tradition of ships being female. I think most AI interfaces in Science Fiction are female - with the notable exceptions of Jarvis (Iron Man) and Joshua (Wargames).
THIS! In more than what you've intended to convey, you've brought up the age in old concept of File Management and File Browsing in the traditional computing system that has severely come under fire since iOS va Android (which with only v7 finally included its own, yet basic and hidden File Browser).
Without bringing up his argument which is well va in other threads on this board, suffice to say Apple has its own AFS which I think exists in iOS 10. Moreover it's the Documents or Files you're after not the location. And less important the association to the subject they're related to (meaning you can get that if you have the document).
Still very good inquiry now I have to proceed to get caught up on this thread
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Damn I actually had to look up the original voice of Star Trek - it was Roddenberry's wife ( I knew her as Lwoxana Troi). Thanks for th SciFi treat and history lesson
You can also use an SFTP app and authenticate directly using your Domain\Username and Password combination. If you're worried about password expiry policy timelines, Outlook Web Access can authenticate with the course password and prompts you to create a new one that falls within your security policies set within ADUC!
This is an example of limitation based off the mind not the system or available apps. This btw was solved back in iOS 5 with ActiveSync implementation and OWA is browser accessible. Some financial institutions require an RSA authentication which the token file and app can be deployed directly on iOS and c copy/Paste can be done if your corporation doesn't implement IPSEC for VPN (which iOS directly supports).
Most solutions are there.
Those that are still Ron the Real Computer argument .... I have a limitation for ALL OS' that are still GUI based: MacOS(old/new)/OSX/iOS/Android/Chrome/Windows (since XP)!
The Chalenge: begin typing within a text document, webpage entry field, or even word/excel, heck native os' calculator. Now launch another app and then switch back and continue entering data. Never mind the damn annoying Splash banner screen from the newly launched app (which sometimes cannot be minimized), but you'll notice while still typing BOOM you're cursor and focus is immediately changed to the new app!!
When did the USER become second best to the system!??!!!! Almost every GUI based OS does this and I hate it! That's my challenge that shows a systems limitation regardless of what you call a computer.
But I'd like to see more apps that have solutions to going tablet only for day in day out primary and sole usage. Screenshots would be great as well.
magic TrackPad 2 or MagicMouse 2 are these compatible with iOS 10?!
Nope. Don't even have a Pro. I have the iPad Air 2.
And it'll probably take you a little longer than that. It took me a few months to get to a point where I felt I could easily give up a physical keyboard for the iPad's onscreen keyboard. This was back in 2010 though when the original iPad was the current and only model.
Wow, hardcore from the beginning. I've already paid $150 for the ASK (which I quite like), so I don't want to get too good and never use it again or I'll hate myself for spending that much money.
Still, good to know the endurance pays off. I'd like to get better for those times I'm in a pinch and need to hammer out some work and all I have is the Smart Cover.
Well think of it this way: you already spent the $150, so whether or not you use it, the money is gone. But if you get used to the on screen-keyboard to the point where you don't need a physical keyboard anymore, you'll never have to spend money on one again.Wow, hardcore from the beginning. I've already paid $150 for the ASK (which I quite like), so I don't want to get too good and never use it again or I'll hate myself for spending that much money.
Still, good to know the endurance pays off. I'd like to get better for those times I'm in a pinch and need to hammer out some work and all I have is the Smart Cover.
Does anyone really understand the purpose and the root of where the need for folder hierarchy of file saving began?! I do.
Anyone with that legacy thought process on Windows may have faced its limitation 256 characters (up to and incl Win7). Did OS X or macOS face this limitation ?
I'm so close to using my 12.9 iPad Pro as my MacBook replacement, but I have yet to figure out one big roadblock: how to add files to iCloud Music Library without using my Mac.
I'm a musician, so I have a large library of live tracks, demos, not-yet-released albums from other bands, etc. Usually I will get tracks sent to me via email, and then I drag them to iTunes on my MacBook so iCloud Music Library uploads them to my iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
If there was some way to add songs to Apple Music's iCloud Music Library via icloud.com or through iOS that would allow me to handle my workflow entirely via my iPad Pro.
Any workarounds?
I'm a musician, so I have a large library of live tracks, demos, not-yet-released albums from other bands, etc. Usually I will get tracks sent to me via email, and then I drag them to iTunes on my MacBook so iCloud Music Library uploads them to my iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
If there was some way to add songs to Apple Music's iCloud Music Library via icloud.com or through iOS that would allow me to handle my workflow entirely via my iPad Pro.
Any workarounds?
According to which definition please? You have just outlined the general definition for a computer above and the iPad is clearly one.