Hello everyone,
This is probably an elementary question... I've got a 2019 MacBook Pro and recently bought an iPad Pro 12.9. Sidecar is pretty neat but was wondering how it works, technically speaking. So I gather it uses bluetooth to establish a connection and then wi-fi direct after, right? I was looking at activity monitor to see if I could tell if by using Sidecar I am using less RAM and CPU on the Mac but I am not sure if I can tell or know for sure.
I was initially trying to drive two external displays with this MBP and it was choking under some workflows due to lack of integrated graphics and only 8 gigs of system ram. For some things I am finding Sidecar to be useful and its nice having a second display I can take wherever, essentially. I am still not sure if I will keep the setup and just replace both with a 16-inch MBP but I was curious about this.
I guess I am trying to find reasons to keep the iPad and if it will take some computing stress of the MBP, then dandy. I think its a super well-built tablet and great for content consumption but for MY workflow, I am trying to see how best I can fit it in. I'm basically in Office, Spotify, and Safari a lot. I know I won't be using the iPad for financial modeling on it but I think it could be good for editing Powerpoints, writing, using it as a Spotify remote, drawing for fun, Sidecar, using it as hotspot for my Mac, and the like. I do love the 12.9 inch size, no doubt. So far I like it a lot but maybe not for the cost of the iPad itself, Smart Keyboard folio, and pencil) and especially the Pencil. I know I'd be wanting a bugger screen and power if I went with iPad Air or the 11 inch, I think. Though I suppose there's not much to lose as it is on a 0% Verizon device plan (and $100 promo credit over 24 months). As far as being able to afford it, yes, that is not an issue- just making sure I can get the most bang/fun for my buck.
I do wish the Pencil could do more and that I could use it to go "home" but then again, maybe that'll come with time or future Pencil hardware updates. I may also get a paper like screen protector because I am not wild about the feel of the Pencil on the screen but that's TBD. It's one of those things that is definitely fun to play with and have but I just had unrealistic exceptions, maybe. It is my first iPad ever so perhaps there is bit of a learning curve?
Sorry for the sort of off the wall post and kind of going on but felt like coming here and seeing if I can make up my mind somehow.I do have another 25 days or so to make-up my mind. Would appreciate not being flamed but hoping for a constructive conversation.
Best,
Jay
This is probably an elementary question... I've got a 2019 MacBook Pro and recently bought an iPad Pro 12.9. Sidecar is pretty neat but was wondering how it works, technically speaking. So I gather it uses bluetooth to establish a connection and then wi-fi direct after, right? I was looking at activity monitor to see if I could tell if by using Sidecar I am using less RAM and CPU on the Mac but I am not sure if I can tell or know for sure.
I was initially trying to drive two external displays with this MBP and it was choking under some workflows due to lack of integrated graphics and only 8 gigs of system ram. For some things I am finding Sidecar to be useful and its nice having a second display I can take wherever, essentially. I am still not sure if I will keep the setup and just replace both with a 16-inch MBP but I was curious about this.
I guess I am trying to find reasons to keep the iPad and if it will take some computing stress of the MBP, then dandy. I think its a super well-built tablet and great for content consumption but for MY workflow, I am trying to see how best I can fit it in. I'm basically in Office, Spotify, and Safari a lot. I know I won't be using the iPad for financial modeling on it but I think it could be good for editing Powerpoints, writing, using it as a Spotify remote, drawing for fun, Sidecar, using it as hotspot for my Mac, and the like. I do love the 12.9 inch size, no doubt. So far I like it a lot but maybe not for the cost of the iPad itself, Smart Keyboard folio, and pencil) and especially the Pencil. I know I'd be wanting a bugger screen and power if I went with iPad Air or the 11 inch, I think. Though I suppose there's not much to lose as it is on a 0% Verizon device plan (and $100 promo credit over 24 months). As far as being able to afford it, yes, that is not an issue- just making sure I can get the most bang/fun for my buck.
I do wish the Pencil could do more and that I could use it to go "home" but then again, maybe that'll come with time or future Pencil hardware updates. I may also get a paper like screen protector because I am not wild about the feel of the Pencil on the screen but that's TBD. It's one of those things that is definitely fun to play with and have but I just had unrealistic exceptions, maybe. It is my first iPad ever so perhaps there is bit of a learning curve?
Sorry for the sort of off the wall post and kind of going on but felt like coming here and seeing if I can make up my mind somehow.I do have another 25 days or so to make-up my mind. Would appreciate not being flamed but hoping for a constructive conversation.
Best,
Jay
