I know people will disagree, but I think the last great Apple ads were the "I'm a Mac" ones.
They showed what Macs could do, while being funny.
But, they probably couldn't make ads like that today.
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Apple Releases New 'What's a Computer?' iPad Pro Ad
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They showed what Macs could do, while being funny.
But, they probably couldn't make ads like that today.
Yeah. This sounds about right. The issue is that we have millions of useless apps and those handful of essential apps that we must have are missing. For me, it's an IDE. For you, it's graphics related apps.
If they put the right tools on the iPad to actually make it realistic to build an entire app on it without any other machine, then developers could do the rest and build out those essential apps.
Maybe as a junior high school student, pink collar worker, retiree, etc. For everyone else an iPad only does 10% of what a computer can do 90% of the time. For the remaining 10% of the time when they don't need a computer they can use their smartphone. iPad is a redundant luxury with limited usability.
The reason why iPad sales (and all tablet sales in general) are down is precisely because an iPhone can handle all the casual use you just mentioned. No need to spend additional $700+ when you have all you need in your pocket.
This dongle will look even better when we get its brother (lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack).
When you listen to Google propaganda aka YouTube.
I agree, and in fact that's where my money will go very soon. Not only it's an amazing piece of software (I played with it for an hour at the Microsoft Store and I loved it), but the 2-in-1 factor is sexy as heck! I hope going back to Windows won't drive me nuts...
True for some. But many of us want a much larger screen to do things like watch YouTube, edit photos, play games, brows the web/news app. Its just much better on iPad for those who can afford it.
Theres more than enough apps for working with audio and video. You can connect Ethernet and SD card with an adapter. Why you want to run Steam when App Store has amazing collection of not expensive and creative games optimised for touch and Retina resolution? You also can connect wireless game controller. There's no need to waste time converting movies when you can use Netflix and iTunes. Blue Ray is not needed with digital distribution. Wait for it to catch up with 4K and Blue Ray will be no longer relevant. You can access your external files through SSH or FTP using Transmit app.
Wow, they're really trolling us now, aren't they?
All I want is a space gray rMBP with a decent graphics card. Is that too much to ask?
All I want is a space gray rMBP with a decent graphics card. Is that too much to ask?
Really? Just because it can't do those specific things you're going to argue it isn't a computer? Are you serious?
The Mac is not going anywhere. Until the iPad can run a desktop-class OS that supports virtualization, it can't replace my MacBook Pro. If Apple abandons the Mac for some strange reason, I won't be able to suddenly transition the work I do on my Mac to the iPad. I'll just have to buy a PC -- and I don't think Apple wants me to do that. Also, I suspect that they'd much rather sell me a $2,500 MacBook Pro than an $800 iPad (assuming they can't sell me both).
it can do this
SO DAMN FUNNY!
I know it's convenient but I am not sure a port (male and female ends) has ever been more at risk of damage.
Interesting fact there. Considering myself, girlfriend and buddy all use iPads as our home "computing devices". We are all working professionals and enjoy the simplicity of the iPad to text, browse, use split screen, watch video etc.
So while not everyones close circle is the same. I'm using it as example of the iPad doing 99 percent of what we need daily outside of work.
iPad Pro has larger screen and greater speakers and Pencil. Big screen is not just big screen it enables new kind of activities like Multitasking and drawing is only possible on large canvas. Plus it has superior battery life and amazing keyboard.
Ipad Pro 12? Meh...
Here's the real name:
Apple meTab (Manhood Extension tablet) for those who need the couple of extra inches.
Here's the real name:
Apple meTab (Manhood Extension tablet) for those who need the couple of extra inches.
But iPad have had keyboards and styli since it's inception. Sure it might be a better surface to work with but going by this thread, 90% of the things people do on an iPad are minimal tasks that could be achieved on any iPad.
If the iPad Pro was sold as a Pro device - include the keyboard at least, with a Pro range of Apps and a Pro iOS skin to make use of all these wonderful advances in tech then it might be a contender.
But they already made most of your selling points pointless by releasing the iPad Pro mini.
It's this half assed approach that really bothers me. If it'd been don't right then I'd have bought one. I was waiting for this device since the iPad was released.
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