I think I can make my Pro as my main computer

[Puonti]

I feel bad for the people forcing the iPad pro to be a bootleg computer...there are just too many workarounds to use it as a so-called main computer.

I feel bad for people who use smaller or larger shoes than I do. It'd be extremely painful for me to wear the smaller ones, and clumsy to wear the larger ones. I can't imagine how they manage it. It's almost like their feet were a different size...

/s

 

[KiwiAdventure]

Why do you guys force yourself to use an under preforming iPad Pro compared to a MacBook Pro 13" touchscreen. I have both and find my MacBook out preforms my iPad Pro all the time other than drawing and using Apples pencil.

 

[seadragon]

Why do you guys force yourself to use an under preforming iPad Pro compared to a MacBook Pro 13" touchscreen. I have both and find my MacBook out preforms my iPad Pro all the time other than drawing and using Apples pencil.

You have a MacBook Pro touchscreen? Cool! Where did you get it? That's exactly what I want. Does the screen detach and become a tablet too? My dream machine.
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I feel bad for the people forcing the iPad pro to be a bootleg computer...there are just too many workarounds to use it as a so-called main computer.

That's not how Apple sees it. Their ads indicate the opposite in fact. We're trying to use it as they are advertising. A laptop replacement.

 

[sjleworthy]

I feel bad for the people forcing the iPad pro to be a bootleg computer...there are just too many workarounds to use it as a so-called main computer.

thats your opinion of course, but it's fairly selfish and short sighted. some people genuinely do use the Pro as a main computer. i do. and it passes muster with flying colours.

and why wouldn't i? how can you possibly know or dictate otherwise to me?
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Why do you guys force yourself to use an under preforming iPad Pro compared to a MacBook Pro 13" touchscreen. I have both and find my MacBook out preforms my iPad Pro all the time other than drawing and using Apples pencil.

i do not and have never owned a laptop. why should i? i dont even own a mobile phone, let alone an iPhone.
why should i pay through the nose for a Macbook when it wont out perform an ipad in what i want it to do?
why assume i'm like you?

 

[Karnicopia]

There isn't much I can't do on a iPad pro. The things that would stop me from being able to use it completely is I do like a home hub type of computer that can be a media server but this can be a cheap computer so it's usually whatever my last one was. The other main use I would have is photo editing on a monitor but I'm kind of excited to try out photo editing on this actually. Could be a really great and intuitive way to work with things and the pencil may turn out to be a better and more natural tool than the mouse for it.

 

[marlonapp]

I am in agreement, it’s my main computer now. After using my iPP exclusively for months, I sold my macbook and gifted my iMac to a family member. I made absolutely sure I didn’t need either and (so far) I do not regret my decision.

Look, it’s one of those things where different folks have different workflows, jobs, and preferences. In my line of work, I rely heavily on email, using the internet, reading, and annotating. The iPP not only allows me to do all of this, it actually allows me to do all of it even better. Why? Well, there are two reasons. First and foremost, the Apple Pencil. As someone who writes a lot, this was, as many have noted, a real game-changer for me. Being able to do all my writing and typing on one unit is simple, effective, and minimalistic. It eliminates the need for multiple notepads, notebooks, and loose papers. I take a lot of notes for work and for personal use and everything is handled neatly in Notability. Second, iOS 11 takes the iPP to the next level. The new multitasking features have made workflow more intuitive and quicker. I actually have all my apps and folders in my dock and never have the need to go to my now empty home screen. The ability to open everything in split view is also huge for my workflow. And I really like this idea that I can use my computer as a touch screen device.

What would take the iPP to a level where it’s a true macbook replacement? In my humble opinion after months of professional use:

- The option to use a mouse, or to improve gestures so that a mouse is ultimately not needed. While I can do without it, there are still some instances where it can be a little tricky without a mouse.

- Creating a hybrid macOS/iOS system. Take what’s limiting about iOS and replace it with what’s great about macOS. Give developers the ability to make macOS apps on iOS. Give the iPP more operating power/storage room.

- A better Smart Keyboard (and one with a backlight!).

- The ability to annotate iBooks with the Apple Pencil.

But in the meantime, it’s without a doubt my favorite Apple product ever. The possibilities are endless and I think that Apple fully realizes that the iPP is the future. I predict we will see the iPP and macbook become a hybrid within the next 5 years.

 

[soulreaver99]

I feel bad for the people forcing the iPad pro to be a bootleg computer...there are just too many workarounds to use it as a so-called main computer.

Thank you. These are my exact thoughts every time I see threads like this, but I understand people have different uses out of a computer than I do.

I can use my iPhone 4 as my main computer too, but why would I if I have the choice of a MacBook? Funny seeing all these threads of people "trying" to make their iPads function like a real laptop that would cost the same or even less.

People like the challenge I guess

 

[marlonapp]

I find it funny seeing so many negative people trying to convince iPP users they shouldn’t use it as their main computer. Must suck to worry about useless stuff like that.

 

[richpjr]

I find it funny seeing so many negative people trying to convince iPP users they shouldn’t use it as their main computer. Must suck to worry about useless stuff like that.

It's funny seeing the iPP people using it as their main computer trying to do the opposite as well. Always amazed at how people try so hard to convince others that the decision they made should be what everyone makes. There are just too many things I do that won't allow an iPP to be my main computer (yet), but I admire the simplicity and portability for those it does work for.

 

[marlonapp]

It's funny seeing the iPP people using it as their main computer trying to do the opposite as well. Always amazed at how people try so hard to convince others that the decision they made should be what everyone makes. There are just too many things I do that won't allow an iPP to be my main computer (yet), but I admire the simplicity and portability for those it does work for.

This is true, which is why no one should try to convince anyone what they should or should not do. As you see in my post above, I am not trying to. Just wonder why people like to **** on other people’s parade.

 

[throAU]

Why do you guys force yourself to use an under preforming iPad Pro compared to a MacBook Pro 13" touchscreen. I have both and find my MacBook out preforms my iPad Pro all the time other than drawing and using Apples pencil.

you know that the new ipads are way faster than a 13" macbook pro, and also faster in cpu and gpu than most 15" notebooks outside of i7 yeah (at least vs integrated GPU models).

As far as "reasons to pull out my macbook" or "go use my Xeon based desktop go, performance most certainly is NOT one of those reasons.

Performance on the current iPad Pro models is stellar, compared to anything on the market, as long as what you're doing is available as an app on the machine. it is way faster running outlook on my ipad for example than it is on my i7-6700 work pc (which has SSDs and 64 GB of ram in it).

the only reasons i need to use something else now are:
mouse support for running Windows either locally or via remote session (can use pencil but it is awkward)
virtual machines
pc gaming
xcode
accessing network shares at work ; this will become less of an issue as we migrate our stuff to 365 and/or sharepoint.

that's mostly it. i don't need to use file shares much myself, as most of my job currently is meetings, network design, and remote admin of cisco, unix and windows.

 

[jamesrick80]

Why make a thread if you are not gonna accept other opinions...i stated my opinion...didnt force anyone to agree that i dont ever see the ipad pro being a main computer.......thanks....and enjoy using the ipad pro as your main computer lol

 

[ShareGamer]

I bought one and I'll receive it in three weeks.

What do you think of my case? Like, I kinda already compromised about using it as my main computer, since the use I give the most to my PC rn is media consumption, and as I'm really messy with my notes I think this will help me keep them in order.

Anyways, I'll save to buy a Mac Mini so I can do light work on AutoCAD or MathLab, but my understanding of "main computer" is the one you use the most, and the iPad Pro will definitly do as that.

 

[Ghost31]

I but my understanding of "main computer" is the one you use the most, and the iPad Pro will definitly do as that.

Can we just make this the official response whenever someone angrily shakes their fists and say that the iPad could never be someone's main computer

 

[Conutz]

People like the challenge I guess

Yes and for good reason. I can list the following as to why I put effort into this.

1. iOS is a great OS for many reasons and the iPP is a brilliant device. Therefore, working on it is pleasurable - and the longer the better!
2. It's great to learn something new and challenge onesel, particularly in the case of a device with the qualities outlined in point 1 above. I find bad habits become entrenched and trying something different often forces a different approach. This is working for me on the iPP. Read: less is more.
3. Somehow, it feels like the right thing to do, i.e. to see how far productivity on the iPad can be taken. It feels like a device/OS of the future.
4. I'm personally over these traditional OS'. Having been in IT for many years, I've had my fill of these full-blown systems (MacOS & Windows). They are absolutely needed - I wouldn't earn a living without them, but personally, I'm after a more streamlined, focussed working experience.

So, for the above reasons (and more), the effort is worth it and then some.

 

[T-Bob]

I tried this experiment myself when the 12.9" IPP came out, used it as only mobile for about 7 months. But then when desktop was unavailable for a few weeks I was using it on the desk as my only 'PC' and found it quite frustrating reaching up to the screen for everything as well as the software constraints (which may not be a very big deal depending on what you use it for) so then went MacBook, which was a better experience for me as an all in one, but now have mbp 13 and the IPP 10.5 which seems to be the right fit at the moment.

 

[richpjr]

I tried this experiment myself when the 12.9" IPP came out, used it as only mobile for about 7 months. But then when desktop was unavailable for a few weeks I was using it on the desk as my only 'PC' and found it quite frustrating reaching up to the screen for everything as well as the software constraints (which may not be a very big deal depending on what you use it for) so then went MacBook, which was a better experience for me as an all in one, but now have mbp 13 and the IPP 10.5 which seems to be the right fit at the moment.

I tried to use my first gen 12.9 on a business trip and it was a pretty frustrating experience compared to bringing my MPP. I needed to compare 2 Word documents side by side and cut and paste some text between them. Couldn't, so I ended up using Pages and Word and Pages messed up the formatting. Then tried to access some files in a cloud from the customer's conference room. Oops, bad wifi and worse cell reception so I couldn't access cloud. Had to go down from the 7th floor outside during a break to download the files and run back upstairs. Had to edit a MS Project plan, forgot that Office for iOS doesn't support that (my fauylt) so I had to call up someone to fire up a laptop at work so I could remote into it, edit the file and then email it to the client as I still had no wifi!

So for my needs, it didn't and won't work for me unless iOS and mobile apps get much more powerful. But for those for whom it does, that is great for you.

 

[marlman]

Only time I now use my PC is to do lets say naughty stuff!

Use my iPad Pro 10.5 with ASK for everything else.

 

[44267547]

A lot of These iPad/Laptop main computer threads are starting to cause rifts between other members. All that matters is how the device (iPad or laptop) applies to that specific individual. Everyone will vary based on what there uses are and what they need to accomplish. No one here needs to force each other's opinions on others. Again, it's soley dependent on the user and how they decide which device meets their needs and expectations.

 

[ericwn]

Why make a thread if you are not gonna accept other opinions...

I guess it also comes down to how that opinion is presented and how well it is backed up by examples. If you have specific scenarios where an iPad doesn't work for you, I don't think anybody will object to you sharing these with the forum.