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iPad as a laptop replacement

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bondr006 said:
Great article. I see @Kal Madda already read it😊

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With iPadOS 26, Apple has finally turned the iPad into a computer - 9to5Mac

With the announcement of iPadOS 26, Apple has finally done something it had seemed to be resisting for well over...
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I'm pleased to see some enthusiasm among the iPad platform.. but the title is purely clickbait. The iPad has always been a computer smh... article reference that "What's a Computer" ad from years ago, misunderstanding the concept behind it.

I think Apple wanted to change the narrative of the iPad, during that time folks seen it as a consumption device and nothing more... but the "What's a Computer" ad portrays the iPad doing more.
 
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Ludatyk said:
I'm pleased to see some enthusiasm among the iPad platform.. but the title is purely clickbait. The iPad has always been a computer smh... article reference that "What's a Computer" ad from years ago, misunderstanding the concept behind it.

I think Apple wanted to change the narrative of the iPad, during that time folks seen it as a consumption device and nothing more... but the "What's a Computer" ad portrays the iPad doing more.
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Yeah, I totally agree with that. I think some people missed what Apple was trying to communicate with that ad, and the iPad has always been a computer, just a different kind of computer than some were used to. 👍🏻. But it’s nice to see a positive article like that. 👍🏻
 
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bondr006 said:
Fernand Silva is my favorite Apple Youtuber. He has alway been very positive about the iPad Pro and has used his as a main computing device for years now.



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Same, I like that he keeps things pretty balanced, and he’s had many great recommendations over the years. 👍🏻.
 
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Fernand Silva is my favorite Apple Youtuber. He has alway been very positive about the iPad Pro and has used his as a main computing device for years now.
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Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad... my favorite iPad Youtuber is Chris.


But I haven't seen any coverage on the iPadOS 26 from Chris... for some reason he's not getting the amount of views he's accustomed to. Another up and coming iPad focused channel is from Tech Dad.

 
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Ludatyk said:
Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad...
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Me too! Been watching him for years. Was kinda sad when he joined 9to5Mac.

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Ludatyk said:
Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad... my favorite iPad Youtuber is Chris.


But I haven't seen any coverage on the iPadOS 26 from Chris... for some reason he's not getting the amount of views he's accustomed to. Another up and coming iPad focused channel is from Tech Dad.

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Yes, Chris is another one I like a lot. Haven't watched him in awhile though. Will check out that iPad OS 26 video from Tech Dad today. Another YouTuber I like. Thanks for sharing.😊
 
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Ludatyk said:
Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad... my favorite iPad Youtuber is Chris.


But I haven't seen any coverage on the iPadOS 26 from Chris... for some reason he's not getting the amount of views he's accustomed to. Another up and coming iPad focused channel is from Tech Dad.

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Just watched that video from Tech Dad, I had never heard of him before, thanks for sharing! 👍🏻
 
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bondr006 said:
iPad OS 26 follow up from Tech Dad. Good stuff!

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I think in all honesty, we know more than these YouTubers.
Although I have to admit I like watching these video’s, but 99,9% of the content isn’t new to me, and I can’t imagine its for the most of us here.
I would like to see a video for once that makes me go.

WOOOOOOW! Didn’t know that!

Changes are remote.. ;-)
 
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Ultracyclist said:
Guy’s I know I don’t responded much, but I do read (almost) everything.

As we ar on the .4 update on the OS 18 side of things, it means we get you be on the lookout for OS 19!

What would you guys want or need in the 19 update to make the iPad more of an computer than it already is?

The “must” have:
For me it definitely is the possibility to have multiple audio channels. Not so much for listening to more than one source, but more to have an external USB microphone and a bluetooth headphone at the same time.

Nice to have, maybe..:
Cursor selector. Based on pref.
Screen off when docked mode.
Screensaver features.
Full use of (mac) magickeyboard functions (like fingerprint ID) and the use of macro’s.
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So… from your list from way back, what did you get?

I got 2 of things on my wanted list.
The split audio channels.
And in a part a better pointer.
 
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Ultracyclist said:
So… from your list from way back, what did you get?

I got 2 of things on my wanted list.
The split audio channels.
And in a part a better pointer.
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I have posted wishlists the past few years in the speculation threads, and for me, this year didn’t disappoint. Here are the things that were ticked off for my wishlist already in the first beta, with potential for more of minor wishlist items to be included in later updates:

- Menu Bar that’s accessible without a keyboard (even implemented exactly the way I was hoping for, with it surfacing in between the existing Status Bar elements at the top of the display with a downward swipe!)
- Save shortcuts to folders and files to the Home Screen (while the pinning folders to the dock is different, I think it’s actually a better implementation since you can quickly access all the files in the folder, and my Siri Shortcuts still work for pinning folders or files to the Home Screen if I want to). 👍🏻
- More Apple apps from other Apple platforms not currently present on iPad (we got Journal, Preview, and even the Phone app, which I didn’t expect. 👍🏻)
- Button for ejecting external drives (there is an option for this in Menu Bar in Files app, so should be coming).
- Stage Manager improvements including the Window Tiling options introduced in macOS Sequoia.
- Set default option for specific file types in Files.
 
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Kal Madda said:
- Button for ejecting external drives (there is an option for this in Menu Bar in Files app, so should be coming).
- Stage Manager improvements including the Window Tiling options introduced in macOS Sequoia.
- Set default option for specific file types in Files.
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I don't see the button for ejecting drives or any options to set default apps for file types... can you maybe post a screenshot?
 
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One point I'm still missing: Windows 10 has EoL in October this year. For me - company ThinkPad Win11, private iPad and ThinkPad Win10 - it's a logical consequence to only run a private iPad mobile or with my Lenovo 22" monitor/keyboard/mouse combo to get rid of Windows 11 and have a sufficient Windows laptop replacement. The private ThinkPad will then become an experimental Linux machine. As a department manager and father, there is unfortunately not much time for Linux experiments, so the iPad would be the productive device. As a hardcore Windows user for 25 years, this would be a tough step, but a logical consequence.

Which is important for Apple: I'm not the only one who thinks this way! Many people will not support the switch to Win11! IPadOs 26 could be a game changer.
 
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DJtheProg said:
One point I'm still missing: Windows 10 has EoL in October this year. For me - company ThinkPad Win11, private iPad and ThinkPad Win10 - it's a logical consequence to only run a private iPad mobile or with my Lenovo 22" monitor/keyboard/mouse combo to get rid of Windows 11 and have a sufficient Windows laptop replacement. The private ThinkPad will then become an experimental Linux machine. As a department manager and father, there is unfortunately not much time for Linux experiments, so the iPad would be the productive device. As a hardcore Windows user for 25 years, this would be a tough step, but a logical consequence.

Which is important for Apple: I'm not the only one who thinks this way! Many people will not support the switch to Win11! IPadOs 26 could be a game changer.
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That sounds like a great plan. I left Windows when 10 began forcing updates on people with no options to skip them or opt out. Had to fix all kinds of driver issues caused by Windows automatic updates. Let me tell you, that wasn’t fun.

So I got a MacBook at first, and switched to Mac. And then I decided to give the iPad a try when the M1 iPad Pro dropped. And I’ve been a happy iPad primary user ever since. 👍🏻. I use my iPad for all of my productivity, I do freelance graphic design work, 3D modeling/sculpting, writing, some video editing, and a ton of other things all on my iPad. It is the computer that’s indispensable for my workflow. I do still have a Mac, I replaced my MacBook with an M1 Mac Mini, but I rarely ever use it, and mostly just use it to remote access an extra storage drive I have connected to it. 👍🏻

I’ve tinkered a little with Linux, and Linux is pretty good. I think a Linux machine could function for you similar to my Mac Mini. 👍🏻

I do have an Asus ROG Ally for some games that don’t run natively on macOS or iPadOS, and I still run into issues with driver issues caused by automatic Windows updates. Just recently, I had to reinstall the drivers for my Ally’s USB-C port, because a Windows update caused an issue with it… 🤦🏼‍♂️. Since it’s only for occasional gaming, it isn’t as big of a deal when I run into issues I need to fix, but it definitely means I will likely never use Windows for anything other than some gaming…

The funny thing is, I literally grew up using only Windows computers. But Windows 10 pushed me away from Windows, and now I’m actually very glad it did. The iPad is by far my favorite device, and my favorite software experience. I’m completely sold on the iPad. 👍🏻
 
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bondr006 said:
Great post! Three suggestions though that I thought were missing if you can edit the poll.😊

1. Already use iPad as my primary puter.
2. Already use iPad as my laptop replacement.
3. I will/want to replace my laptop with iPad
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Thanks for the great suggestions, I will see about adding those! 👍🏻
 
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xxFoxtail said:
Are you able to right click the flash drive and eject too? I connected to a Windows network folder from my iPad the other day, I saw "Eject" in the right click menu on that left tab menu.
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That's a great question. I took the screenshot from a video on YouTube. I don't actually have 26 on my iPad yet
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Decided to wait for the public beta.😊
 
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xxFoxtail said:
Ah okay. I might dig out one of my old flash drives when I'm able to and report back.
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I haven’t seen the option appear so far in the left-click menu for external drives. But it seems like it may still be under work, since it’s grayed out in the Menu Bar. 👍🏻. I’m guessing in a later beta, it may give us a little eject button right there on the drive in the side bar, just like on macOS. 👍🏻
 
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