The file system is something I’m actually not completely sure about. I can’t fully defend Apple’s decision to not include it and also not allow external storage. I can see reasons why, but also the problems it creates. Maybe it's possible to just enable the parts of that system that allow users to do specific tasks without opening up as much as macOS does. Just like how the USB-C port can only be used for specific devices without compromising security (or whatever Apple's reason is).
Yeah. I would definitely like that. Sounds like a good balance between ensuring iOS security and still being functional.
That's not what I meant, with changing the workflow I mean using iPad for a better workflow in the way it’s meant to be used. Let iPad be what it is and then see how it can be used for your use case. No forcing, that's never good.
Yeah. I agree on this as well. I wanted to stress this not because of you but because there are people here that claim that if the iPad is not working for someone it's their fault because they are not willing to change their workflow. It's a bit more complicated than that.
I think there’s issues that are a result of the iPad’s philosophy and issues that are just minor. For example some people mention the lack of mouse support as one of their issues with iPad, that’s obviously not going to change and just means you’re looking at iPad the wrong way.
I am in the middle when it comes to this. I agree with you. Apple would not offer mouse support for the iPad. However I still mention it because it's one of the reason why iPad cannot replace laptop for me. Granted there might be another way to achieve this, but it seems that Apple had not found it if I still talk about mouse support.
I don’t know what exactly your problem is with Office nor do I know much about software development, but if it’s just about the apps itself then that’s more about the developers than the platform itself. Not sure what the problem with multitasking is either, couldn't that be resolved by a software update?
When it comes to Software Development it's about apps indeed and in general time. I think that it takes time for Developers to offer full set of apps for a certain operating system. It makes sense that there are more apps for Windows compared to iOS. I understand that. On the other hand though for me the experience is not just related to the hardware itself, but also about the software I can use and install. No matter how good the hardware is, if the OS does not allow me to do what I want to do then it's not good enough.
Take Samsung. I like the design of their phones. I hate Touchwiz. As a result I would not buy Samsung phone because I will be constantly annoyed by their Android customization.
Software may have shortcomings, some apps may be lacking, but as far as iPad as a concept goes; I see much more potential for it now than I did a couple of years ago. The hardware has gotten insanely great and apps are getting more powerful every year, with some (from the videos) being arguably more powerful than they were on a desktop/laptop.
I am not the best person to ask about the concept because I don't use tablets. I don't even see my iPad as a tablet. I have never cared about tablets and never will most probably. I honestly need touch screen and stylus. This is what I am for.
I agree with you. The hardware is getting more and more powerful. Unfortunately I am not into video or photos editing. I need power to do Software Development. And for that I need to wait to see the apps being available.
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So we circle back to the same resolution then. Choose the right device for “your” requirements. Even Steve jobs said it while introducing the iPad - it is a new category, not to replace any existing categories.
We circle back and forth on this. I agree with you. And we are doing it because there are usually three groups of people:
1. The first claims that iPad can replace laptops for anyone. Anyone that can't is because it's their fault and they don't understand iOS. Um no. There are certain aspects where iPad sucks. And there are certain things that iOS sucks at.
2. The second group claims that the iPad sucks in general and can never do anything better than laptop. Um no. There are certain things that iPad can do far better than a laptop. Any artist would tell you so. And considering the video we saw on the previous page, it seems that now it's great for music production too. I am not into gaming but I would assume that iPad can be useful there too. It could be great ereader device too.
3. The third group stays in the middle and has to explain to the first two groups every time that iPad is better than a laptop in certain areas and not so good in others.
I am in the third group. Look just because someone can edit music on iPad does not mean that I can use Microsoft Office on an iPad and vice versa.
I honestly do not care what Steve Jobs said. The truth is that currently Apple marketing is playing a game. Some like it, others don't. Apple claims that the new iPad pro is more powerful than more notebooks. I don't care because I can't run there the software I run on my laptop. That's their marketing. Some would be "Oh I can have the most powerful device ever and I can use it for this and that and that". And others would be "Uhm OK, but I can't use it for this and that and that".
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