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iPad as a laptop replacement
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some of the 8 inchers are as light as iPad mini. and with broadwell coming, the 10 inch full windows tablets will be as light as air. I think within 3 years, it will be hard to justify purchasing an iPad over a fully functional windows tab
I'm a software designer/engineer, just as a backdrop. My iPad is a my one true "personal computer." It's the one I go to for general purpose computing, including writing. I have a Logitech ultrathin keyboard cover that goes along with it most of the time. 95% of the time, it's just a stand (much sturdier than using a folded smart cover.) But, it does come in very handy when much typing is done.
That said, I am always wishing I could use it to do my job. Even if it was just sometimes, for some tasks or short bursts where I'm out and about, or whatever. My 15" Retina MBP does a great job, but, that's a lot of computer to tote around (I'm a semi-minimalist at heart.) And at home, when I have something serious to do on my own time, I have my 27" iMac.
So, to finally answer the question, my iPad replaces all of the basic, casual, and common personal computer purposes of my desktop and laptop, but, it can't replace either entirely for me. But that's okay, because, all I have to carry around on a regular basis to always have my primary personal computer is my iPad.
So like 80% it has replaced my laptop.
That said, I am always wishing I could use it to do my job. Even if it was just sometimes, for some tasks or short bursts where I'm out and about, or whatever. My 15" Retina MBP does a great job, but, that's a lot of computer to tote around (I'm a semi-minimalist at heart.) And at home, when I have something serious to do on my own time, I have my 27" iMac.
So, to finally answer the question, my iPad replaces all of the basic, casual, and common personal computer purposes of my desktop and laptop, but, it can't replace either entirely for me. But that's okay, because, all I have to carry around on a regular basis to always have my primary personal computer is my iPad.
So like 80% it has replaced my laptop.
I'm not sure what you mean about "serious contents creations".
I am just apprehensive about using an iPAD for writing. Programs I use:
Word
Evernote
Final Draft
and a few others
Also, if I am saving files (docs, images), where are they stored on the iPad? I use Final Draft 70% of the time I am doing work.
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Has anyone replaced their laptop with an iPad?
I actually ended up buying a MacBook Air after getting my iPad!
I used to use my work laptop for various things like Skype, web browsing etc and my first iPad as a reader, few games, Tapatalk etc. New security put in place on work laptop so it only became any good for VPN and a remote connection to my work desktop, guess that's the idea of a work laptop haha
Found the iPad just a little restrictive to use as my only portable computer so bought my MacBook alongside it.
I personally don't think a tablet offers what a laptop can just yet but it is close!
I actually ended up buying a MacBook Air after getting my iPad!
I used to use my work laptop for various things like Skype, web browsing etc and my first iPad as a reader, few games, Tapatalk etc. New security put in place on work laptop so it only became any good for VPN and a remote connection to my work desktop, guess that's the idea of a work laptop haha
Found the iPad just a little restrictive to use as my only portable computer so bought my MacBook alongside it.
I personally don't think a tablet offers what a laptop can just yet but it is close!
My official plan is to sell my rMBP to my daughters friend, snag a low cost windows based laptop for the household just so we have a computer if need be, and then just use our tablets for everything else. I'm confident it'll work.
I loved my rMBP but I can't justify the $1000+ dollars I have tied up in it. I'm getting most of my money back too so that's good. The longer I wait to sell it the less it's worth.
The extra cash will come in handy.
I loved my rMBP but I can't justify the $1000+ dollars I have tied up in it. I'm getting most of my money back too so that's good. The longer I wait to sell it the less it's worth.
The extra cash will come in handy.
nah were just not apple fanboys and reconize a damn good product when we see it. ipad owners only wish they had a device with the functionality of SP3. the ipad is a toy.
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im not sure about throttling in a normal use. And about gaming, most laptops are not made for a serious gaming they dont have necessary graphic cards, not sp3 either. sure, you can play light games and even heavier with some or a bad experience. people who play lot of games dont buy a laptop, or they choose a laptop built for gaming - and they will also warm alot!
the heat issue has kept me away from buying it. i had a laptop once and it was terrible to keep it on your lap because of heat. but im still considering to buy i7 model.
and how many ports are in macbook air?
it has onscreen keyboard, and you can attach a bt keyboard easily. i rarely use any of the 3 usb ports in my zenbook. well, for charging my smartwatch =D
a laptop and sp3 are quite differend products. if you dont need a touch screen, a tablet kind device with a pen, why an earth you even need to think about buying sp3... of course you buy a better laptop with same amount of money.
it has all features what it needed from a laptop. it is pricey and has some issues. but i still think it can replace any budget price laptops. i have a great win laptop already (actually two: zenbook and mbpr) so it is a difficult question, do i still need sp3 or not. but im quite sure i could do atleast the same with sp3 than i do with my other laptops. i dont play games, but i could do it with my zenbook (it has another graphic card and i7 cpu), so that is not a problem. and the games i play, doesnt need the computer be the latest and greatest.
My wife replaced her laptop recently to run her small business. All she needs is Pages for contracts, Numbers for expense tracking, then stock apps like Mail, Safari, Calendars, etc. I bought her the ClamCase Mini and she really likes it. It's a little tight for me (average to slightly above average guy hands), but works well with her average sized girl hands. Her business isn't very complicated, so this works well. The keyboard case also makes a great stand in multiple orientations. She likes that it feels like a mini MacBook Airso much so that she keeps trying to swipe at it like there is a trackpad present. It's too bad Apple doesn't allow bluetooth trackpad use for at least basic gestures, like scrolling, zooming or switching between apps. I can see not having a mouse pointer on a touch-based OS, but having an external gesture controller makes sense to me, at least within the context of using a keyboard case.
I use Dropbox from which I can save files to and retrieve from Pages where I create and/or edit them. I dont use Final Draft so cannot comment but I use Evernote without any issues.
Your comment is very true! I'm an iPad owner and I wish I had the functionality of a SP3! The iPad indeed feels like a toy! So much so that I have been considering giving my iPads to my young children and purchasing a real device for myself such as the SP3! I would rather an Apple tablet with OS X and a usb 3.0 port etc but I feel it's never going to happen as greedy Apple don't want to loose laptop sales, they want people to buy both!
I don't think so. Everyone talks like the ipad was suppose to replace labtops. It wasn't.....and IMO, it never will be. Its a pick up and go consumable device, that is always on, easy to look up something, and then throw it across the room to someone to show what you looked at.
I don't get the concept, that it needs to replace anything. Both can coexist just fine. I have a macbook I use everyday, but when I'm barbecuing or relaxing in bed I use an ipad.
I like choices and options. You can enjoy both devices. I don't want to be stuck with just one.
I don't get the concept, that it needs to replace anything. Both can coexist just fine. I have a macbook I use everyday, but when I'm barbecuing or relaxing in bed I use an ipad.
I like choices and options. You can enjoy both devices. I don't want to be stuck with just one.
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i sold my 2011 macbook pro and ipad air last week right after getting a SP3 and havent looked back. first time in 4 years that i dont own a single apple device
Yessir I did! I used to think that an iPad could never replace my laptop... But that is before I got my iPad mini 2!!! I haven't touched my laptop since I got it!!! I couldn't be happier!
As a student I'm not able to fully replace my laptop with my iPad. Don't get me wrong, I am in love with my new iPad but unfortunately many of the homework systems my professors use aren't compatible with it (some require flash, etc) plus I'm not able to write code on it.
Other than that it's an excellent device and I couldn't be happier with it.
Other than that it's an excellent device and I couldn't be happier with it.
LA Unified District dumped the iPad for Surface Pro 2, Lenovo Yoga Touch, Dell Latitude and Chromebooks.
http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-lausd-laptops-20140630-story.html
Mirrors my usage. I only use my iPad for light consumption until I made the mistake of installing iOS 8.x. For productivity, creativity and consumption I now reach for the Surface Pro 3.
http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-lausd-laptops-20140630-story.html
Mirrors my usage. I only use my iPad for light consumption until I made the mistake of installing iOS 8.x. For productivity, creativity and consumption I now reach for the Surface Pro 3.
Also swapped my MacBook for the Surface Pro 3 - although I'm intrigued to see what Apple will do with the iPad Pro should it come to fruition. Day 1 buy for me if it runs OSX, but if it runs some sort of hybrid OS, I'll be sticking with the SP3.
No i have not replaced my laptop with my iPad and i would not want to, its the right device for the right moment. I have a iPhone 6, iPad Mini, iPad Air, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air and a Mac Mini and i use them all and would not want just one device.
Infact i sometimes use them both for the same task in hand, i may have documentation open on the iPad to the side of my Macbook Pro.
My nan however has replaced her laptop with the iPad as all she does is look at Wikipedia, buy off Amazon and read her email. Thats it.
I think sometimes we forget the iPad has only been out just under 5 years, its still a baby, its got years to mature and grow yet.
Infact i sometimes use them both for the same task in hand, i may have documentation open on the iPad to the side of my Macbook Pro.
My nan however has replaced her laptop with the iPad as all she does is look at Wikipedia, buy off Amazon and read her email. Thats it.
I think sometimes we forget the iPad has only been out just under 5 years, its still a baby, its got years to mature and grow yet.
I am the general manager of a company and switched my laptop for an iPad and I have never looked back.
We have changed a lot of the program's we use in our company to apple programs and what a pleasure.
I needed a very portable device as I need to be infront of our customers. But now that I have been using IOS for so long, even if I wasnt traveling a lot I would still not change.
I choose iPad and IOS is for the following reasons;
It's fast, secure, simple yet complex, extremely portable, I have all my information in one place and now with the iPad Air 2 it's as powerful as a 2014 MacBook Air!
We have changed a lot of the program's we use in our company to apple programs and what a pleasure.
I needed a very portable device as I need to be infront of our customers. But now that I have been using IOS for so long, even if I wasnt traveling a lot I would still not change.
I choose iPad and IOS is for the following reasons;
It's fast, secure, simple yet complex, extremely portable, I have all my information in one place and now with the iPad Air 2 it's as powerful as a 2014 MacBook Air!
I think back and wow. I can't believe the iPad has been out almost a full 5 years.
In my opinion a tablet can't replace a notebook!
At a first sight you can say, yes you can browsing, emailing and other usual stuff, but it will come a day that you'll need to do something that can be done only on a notebook and you'll say "damn"
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