ps. here’s what I have when I longpress on the image btw. But I still prefer draggingFiles yes, photos no.
I literally walked through this step by step when I wrote this post. Try holding down an image to save it to any place other than photos library, and there’s no option to save to files once you hit share.
Try it with this image below. Try saving it to files. You can’t, you can only save it to photos library and then to files once it’s there.
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iPad as a laptop replacement
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YES!!
This is exactly the example of “you cant learn an old dog new tricks” well if the dog doesn’t want to learn them and adapt to the new superior way hehe 😂😆😄
As an "old man" I know it's not and I'll just hit the Ignore on you at this point as I see no value in your inputs.
I can’t believe people are still arguing over this 
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For some people an iPad can replace a laptop and for some it can’t. It’s really that simple!
The iPad replaced my home computer because I don’t have any demanding needs for it. It’s perfect for browsing whilst sat on the sofa in the evening. It couldn’t replace my work laptop though by any stretch of the imagination as it’s simply impractical and nowhere near powerful enough, plus the screen is too small. Everybody has different needs and you guys arguing over why an iPad can or can’t replace a laptop is just going around in circles for obvious reasons.
.For some people an iPad can replace a laptop and for some it can’t. It’s really that simple!
The iPad replaced my home computer because I don’t have any demanding needs for it. It’s perfect for browsing whilst sat on the sofa in the evening. It couldn’t replace my work laptop though by any stretch of the imagination as it’s simply impractical and nowhere near powerful enough, plus the screen is too small. Everybody has different needs and you guys arguing over why an iPad can or can’t replace a laptop is just going around in circles for obvious reasons.
Do you not believe Apple could activate all these features on an iPhone with the flick of a switch?
Do you think it is a coincidence that iOS and iPadOS have identical build numbers?
Isn't it interesting how the "iPad is faster and more efficient" crowd always seems to go silent when challenged to a screen recording comparison of simple but often repeated workflow component tasks?
go aheas challenge me - make a recording of a task and I’ll recreate it. also include the actuall recording+sharing process as well
Who is the ipad is "faster and more efficient" crowd? Name names within this thread.
This thread is entitled "ipad as a laptop replacement", which it can be for some people depending on their requirements. The thread is not "compare workflow click for click". It's like the debate of how many angels can fit on the head of a pin. Do you have an example of a real life repetitive workflow that will cause an ipad to be vastly inferior to a mac, when doing an equivalent task?
I'm interested because my spouse has replaced a surface pro with about 99% functionality of an ipad m1 prod with magic keyboard. Again, spouses' use case.
I may have missed a memo somewhere. What screen recording comparison of simple but often repeated workflow component tasks are we talking about here? I tried following the thread back and it seems to originate from the zoom app being unable to keep the camera on while doing split-screen with another app (which I admit is annoying, but also seems to be a developer issue because Microsoft Teams doesn't seem to share this same issue, IIRC).
But I also recall reading somewhere that zoom may work in PIP mode in iOS 16, so again, could well be a developer issue. In that the tools are there, but it's ultimately up to these companies to optimise their apps for the platform, and regrettably, not all do.
That said, there are so many of us here, each doing different jobs, and using our computers in different ways, so it's little surprise that what works for me (as a teacher) may not work for any of you (and vice versa). So I will maintain that it remains true for me that the iPad has proven to be faster and more efficient for numerous tasks that I use it for (such as recording and editing screencasts), and also acknowledge that many of you here may well never need to perform such a task now or in the future.
I know I was also able to streamline the process of sending out 6 separate emails every week on my iPad using a combination of shortcuts (then known as workflow), copied (using text snippets saved from similar emails sent in the previous years), the mail app (using the ability to store large attachments in iCloud) and dropbox. What took me 30 min to do on my iMac was accomplished in under 10 minutes on my iPad and subsequently iPhone when I realised that hey, since both run iOS, productivity hacks that work on my iPad also apply to my iPhone.
Bonus! Man, those were the days. 😬
Oh oh.... Hector Salamanca is angry
Go for it. There's one at the bottom of post #2794:
See above.
This thread is full of them.
I'm really lost. It can't be that hard to grasp the idea of different needs?
For some an iPad is the perfect laptop replacement, for others even a MacBook won't cut it.
For some an iPad is the perfect laptop replacement, for others even a MacBook won't cut it.
The thread has devolved into pointing out the personal failings of anyone who can't make the switch from a laptop to an iPad. Too dumb, too old, ...
Yes, some subjective things that don’t work for you, but yet work for others.
That is typically the perspective I have when evaluating if a particular technology is useful to me personally or not, correct.
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I think that was the mistake of sticking this thread to the top of the iPad category. This thread started way back in 2014, and looking back at the first post, it could still be written today. In 8 years nothing has really changed. We have:
- Individuals who can fully replace a laptop with their iPad. I'm admittedly jealous of this group as I'd love to unify everything into one device 😁
- Individuals who can do most of their work on iPad, but still need a Mac/ Windows device to cover a portion of their work.
- Individuals who try iPad and like it. But they struggle to use it for productive workflows and are better suited with a Mac/ Windows device for working. They see iPad as a very useful consumption device and that's where it fits into their lives.
- Individuals who try iPad and don't like it. They would be better suited with a Mac/ Windows device for their workload.
The only thing that seems to have changed from 2014 is things are more toxic (we could generalise that to society as well!). The crowd that love their iPad's and use it as a full replacement cannot accept there are people who it doesn't work for - they just don't get it at all that others don't like what they like. Then there's the crowd who can't use iPad as a laptop replacement - they seem annoyed at anyone who finds iPad better for their workloads - how dare anyone find iPad useful!
Having explored more MacRumors forum categories recently, I'm surprised how little healthy discussion is actually happening on the iPad space - it's completely divided into an us vs. them mentality at this moment in time.
Agree with the most recent posts above. I came in here just to share my perspective on things hoping for productive conversation, and instead basically got told I’m dumb, a boomer, I’m not doing things right, and I don’t even know how to use an iPad properly. I wasn’t trying to even promote an agenda, just share my experience.
Sometimes I wonder why even bother commenting in threads anymore, especially on the front page. Like BhavesUK said, everything is so toxic nowadays.
Sometimes I wonder why even bother commenting in threads anymore, especially on the front page. Like BhavesUK said, everything is so toxic nowadays.
Correct, but it doesn't mean the ipad cannot be a replacement for a MAC or PC for others. One has to evaluate their use cases and workflows. For example, my wife uses her ipad for 99% of what she did on a windows pc. When she is out of the house, she is able to use the ipad to do everything that needs to be done. So for her, the ipad is a replacement for a desktop computer.
Since my last post I’ve not even bothered to read his replies. I appreciate your comment. Thank you.
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You have heard of Ignorance is bliss then LOL
I am not sure how early you are getting up to say so many daft things in a day, but you must be suffering from sleep deprivation
If your postings were even slightly serious you would almost think you were click baiting however I suspect your youthful jibes will not be well received and you have sadly missed the mark on humor here
I’m gonna need you to record and post a video of you doing it, where we can see how long it takes you.
the problem worh this statement is the idea that ipad is somehow below macbook, when its obviously above it in functionality and capability
(for me, obviously)