Love the 12.9, no issues with portability. Only you can decide what will best suit your circumstances but if I could have only one iPad it would be the 12.9.
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iPad Pro Planning to buy a 12.9" iPad Pro...Need opinions
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I too am having zero issues with the portability factor of the 12.9. Really like the immersive large screen!
For me, being about 5'3, 100 lbs, it is not very portable. However my previous 9.7" pro really wasnt either. And I hated the mini ipad I once bought to be able to comfortably handhold. Same with my iphone, hate to type on it. So my solution was to ask my hubby to make me a lap stand. Liked it so much, I didnt hesitate to order the new 12.9". Here's a quick snap of the stand, rather crudely made from very lightweight scraps of wood he had. Overall its about the size of the 12.9" iPP, has a hinged top that is not really showing, but you can adjust the angle of your prop.
I don’t use a MacBook one handed. That is not what it’s form factor is for. However an iPad is meant to be able to be used one handed.
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Yes. However holding the 12.9 for long periods of time (for me) is uncomfortable. There is a reason there are multiple sizes, what applies to one individual doesn't mean it applies to everyone.
Sorry, but I can't take this seriously. "3 of my last 4 laptops have had heat issues"? With the light tasks you are doing? Sounds like a made up premise.
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Lovely tent like quallity as it flops around.
Read the thread before replying. It improves the opinion other people might have of you. He also does simulations, machine learning and programming.
And what kind of quality tent do you live in? Cardboard? Because it can fold on hinges doesn’t mean it is low quality or flops around.
So why did you mention that specifically as an example of how the 12.9" iPad Pro isn't as portable as a MacBook.
Both can't be used one handed. This is not a measure of portability, this is a measure of usability/versatility and really only applies to phones.
Personally, I've never tried/need to use the various iPads I've owned with only one hand, it seems uncomfortable and unnatural. Resting it in one hand, and using it with the other, sure, I do that frequently with the 12.9".
I have used a laptop before "one handed" out of necessity. You have to kind of cradle it across your arm in away to make sure you don't accidentally close the lid and do a bit of a balancing act. Not an easy task for sure, definitely more difficult than an iPad of any size
The mini is the only iPad I enjoy using one handed for any length of time, that's probably the best feature of the mini. The 9.7, 10.5 don't make much more sense to use one handed for any length of time than the 12.9, but that's just my humble opinion
But as you say, it can definitely be done with any of them.I definitely agree with your confusion over the 12" MacBook as an example though. I don't get it either. The 12" MacBook is half a pound heavier and almost twice as thick as the 12.9" iPad isn't it? Not to mention the clamshell design. Not sure how that translates to *more* portable.
I have 10.5 pro and it gets hot when you ask it to do anything more than browsing.
I can't comfortably hold it in one hand while using it, so i would fine the 12.9 even harder.
The bezel is fine, you need to hold something.
If you main workflow is simple touch based stuff, pro might work.
But if you need a mouse/real applications or want to do lots of typing i'd pick the MBP still.
I can't comfortably hold it in one hand while using it, so i would fine the 12.9 even harder.
The bezel is fine, you need to hold something.
If you main workflow is simple touch based stuff, pro might work.
But if you need a mouse/real applications or want to do lots of typing i'd pick the MBP still.
He is interested in a device to take on the 70% of his work that involves light computation. He describes this function as a desktop "extension". OP never suggests he did intensive tasks on his previous laptops. OP further states later in the thread: "As to the remaining 30% of my usage (i.e. circuit simulations, machine learning stuff, programming, etc), all of them can be done in my desktop."
I have used a laptop before "one handed" out of necessity. You have to kind of cradle it across your arm in away to make sure you don't accidentally close the lid and do a bit of a balancing act. Not an easy task for sure, definitely more difficult than an iPad of any size
The mini is the only iPad I enjoy using one handed for any length of time, that's probably the best feature of the mini. The 9.7, 10.5 don't make much more sense to use one handed for any length of time than the 12.9, but that's just my humble opinion
I definitely agree with your confusion over the 12" MacBook as an example though. I don't get it either. The 12" MacBook is half a pound heavier and almost twice as thick as the 12.9" iPad isn't it? Not to mention the clamshell design. Not sure how that translates to *more* portable.
A laptop is meant to be used as a claim shell. An iPad can be used multiple ways including one handed. I’m not here to promote a laptop, I’m just saying a MacBook is more portable to me than the 12.9 for their intended usage and I’ve owned both. Get what suits you best but the assumptions in this thread that one view is right and others wrong is not correct.
I am not here to support either format. I own 3 sizes of iPad's and 2 sizes of MacBook Pro and they all have their strengths and weaknesses.
I also realize that that a laptop is meant to be used in clamshell mode. That is not necessarily a plus, particularly when the topic is portability.
If you find the MacBook to be more portable than the iPad, that's fine. We are all welcome to our own opinions about the hardware we own.
I am having a hard time following your logic on the portability of something that is heavier, thicker and has to be used in clamshell mode, but that's OK too. It's your logic, and there certainly is no requirement that *I* need to be able to follow it. If you find the 12" MacBook more portable, then you find the 12" MacBook more portable. End of story
I understand what you are saying. Just to complete the thought, if you add a Smart Cover to the iPad the weight diffference is negliable and the iPad is larger in all dimensions other than thickness (and just barely). But we can agree to disagree.
Between the 12.9" iPad Pro and 12" MacBook there is almost an inch difference in diagonal AND they have different aspect ratios. In fact, the 12.9" iPad Pro has a 24% bigger screen area than the 12" MacBook. So to say that the MacBook is more portable is not a meaningful comparison. It's smaller so it SHOULD be more portable.
However, what IS a meaningful comparison is ratio. Despite having a 24% bigger screen, the iPad Pro with the Smart Keyboard is only 11% heavier than the MacBook. The screen size to weight ratio is better on the iPad Pro.
A lot of desk top/iPad debacles being discussed. When somebody considers portability and weight for an iPad or MacBook, it's completely dependent on what the user is comfortable with carrying. Altogether, Apple devices are so thin, lightweight and portable enough, where it's really convenient on both sides of the argument for both devices. I'm glad we have options for both the iPad and MacBook, and Apple gives us options for both devices and how it will benefit everyone differently.
Well, the heat issues of those laptops are all hardware-related. MBP 15 2011 has faulty GPU. Apple had replaced its logic board for free, but it is still uncomfortable to use due to heat. Another two are Dell XPS. Dell laptops are notorious for fan issues. I just bought my desktop last year. So I am considering the combination iPad Pro + desktop replacing laptop only.
Why? My last three laptops have all had heat issues. Might have been four but that one was stolen in the first 5 months of owning it.
You're more than welcome to come to Portland, Oregon and check the last two out in person if you'd like. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong. I'd love to be able to hold my hand to my old XPS for even two minutes without burning my palm. Or keep my MSI from cooking.
Just let me know. Anytime.
Just let me know. Anytime.
In my opinion, MacBook is not worth the price. With almost the same amount of money, you can get a 13" MacBook Pro which is just slightly bigger and heavier but much more powerful. Intel core m3 is not ready for prime time yet.
It's the inconvenience of carrying something against what you can do on it. Depends on individual requirements I guess.