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iPad Pro Whats the point in a iPad Pro
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Based on your posts, sounds like you should stick with laptops, desktops, or Android. The iPad just isn't your cup of tea.
Adobe Lightroom produces excellent results, aside from Adobe imposed limitations forcing the cloud on everyone. Photoshop is getting there also. But again, little to do with Apple. They’re the only Adobe products I use so I don’t know about others. But it’s simple, if the app isn’t offered on the platform then the platform isn’t for you. Luckily there are still macs where the apps you use still exist. Even then - apples handoff and continuity ecosystem make the still iPad an extremely useful proposition.
Pros need a weather and a calculator app made by Apple. Heard it all now.
I have the original 12.9" ipad pro that I use as part of my photography setup. It's a bit of an unconventional use case where I use it like a 2nd monitor for my laptop. Been using it this way before they offered whatever that feature is in MacOS, as I use the duet App. This is where Apple's thin and light really helps out, with all the other stuff I need to lug around this doesn't add much weight.
Other then that I never use the ipad pro for anything else. I have an ipad mini 2 which I just use for media consumption, browsing, social etc... and it's still going well with iOS 12...
Other then that I never use the ipad pro for anything else. I have an ipad mini 2 which I just use for media consumption, browsing, social etc... and it's still going well with iOS 12...
It’s a great tool for artists, and that’s about it. Anything else can be done better on a Mac.
The standard iPad is essentially for content consumption which makes it illogical that the 120hz pro-motion and quad speakers is only reserved for the Pro.
Apples line up is a mess and there is still yet to be a convincing case for the Pro for most users.
I currently have a 14” MBP and it’s overkill and future proof for my line of work. I work as a Behavior Analyst so a majority of my work is done through Telehealth, Safari, and Microsoft Office. An ipad for me is useful as I need to fill out a lot of forms, parent training documents, And other miscellaneous paperwork. Also for me, sounds silly, but I genuinely enjoy working from an iPad. It’s a different experience then working from my MBP. I almost feel more productive using my IPad, and it’s always a change of pace. My 14” still has the ability for Final Cut or any heavier duty task if I want to do it. However, for my work flow and for what I do at work I can use an IPad And it’s an overall great experience. Not everyone is a content creator, or designer. We all got our own niche for what we can use it for!
My experience is very similar. I actually have a windows laptop issued by my employer but I often end up using the iPad for majority of my work. Things like teams meetings, email, reviewing of documents, etc. for me I enjoy doing on the iPad (12.9).
The windows laptop only comes out when I need to access legacy systems that our company uses.
I have the 12.9 Pro M1. For me, it is the size of the screen and the image quality. I also don’t have a laptop, and use it daily for basically the same purposes you mentioned, plus taking notes with the pencil. If we had the option of an iPad air with the larger screen at this image quality I would probably switch, but for now I don’t think I can go back to a smaller screen size.
The 12.9" iPad can do some things laptops simply can't do. On example is Kindle books (and Google Play books). The way they are displayed is unique to tablets, and for certain uses laptops won't work no matter what you try to do.
And the split screen mode for showing two different books at the same time? You need to try this in landscape. If you need to switch back and forth, the dominate book expands to a very readable format, while the other shrinks to compensate. The formatting, readability and scaling works very well. So much less fiddling than with a desktop OS
I first tried two smaller iPads together. Obviously this works great, but then I discovered the 12.9 can do the same
thing!
All I can say is they better bring back Extended-mode external display, for Stage Manager, and quickly. They really screwed that up
And the split screen mode for showing two different books at the same time? You need to try this in landscape. If you need to switch back and forth, the dominate book expands to a very readable format, while the other shrinks to compensate. The formatting, readability and scaling works very well. So much less fiddling than with a desktop OS
I first tried two smaller iPads together. Obviously this works great, but then I discovered the 12.9 can do the same
thing!
All I can say is they better bring back Extended-mode external display, for Stage Manager, and quickly. They really screwed that up
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In my humble opinion I think there really is no need for a pro I have a iPad 9 now and it does everything I wanted in a iPad.
Right. And i'm not fond of the ID in the power button. Feels like a hack.
So iPad 9 has mini-LED display and a 12.9" screen, right? If it does then I don't need a 12.9 Pro.
- A13 Bionic processor
- 10.2-inch display
- $329 starting price tag ($299 for schools)
- 64 and 256GB capacities
- Apple Pencil support
- 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage
- 8-megapixel rear camera
- Touch ID
I've got Procreate for my iPad Mini so I'm going to try and learn how to use it better. I'm self taught on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to an extent so I want to try and get back into drawing/creating again.
Who knows I might really enjoy it and end up getting an iPad Pro. Then I'll know the point of an iPad Pro ha!
The point of the iPad Pro is the same reason that many people buy the MacBook Pro. Apple only makes its larger laptop/iPad devices in the “Pro” line.
I’d happily buy a 15” MacBook Air and a 12.9” regular iPad. Apple doesn’t offer them and they do that intentionally to push people to spend more money on the larger screen devices.
I’d happily buy a 15” MacBook Air and a 12.9” regular iPad. Apple doesn’t offer them and they do that intentionally to push people to spend more money on the larger screen devices.
I was self taught on PS also. Once they went subscription I continued to use my old outdated/unsupported CS6 until the iPP was released. I jumped ship so quick when I saw what Procreate and Affinity Designer could do. And being able to draw with a pencil. I’m left handed and always used PS right handed with a mouse. Whole new world.
Sounds to me like you know about brushes and layers and that’s all there is to it. Lot of free brushes and textures out there you can get too.
Good luck to you. 👊😃👍
This thread reminds me of a question that was asked in a YouTube video. How much iPad do you really need?
1. Better performance
2. better for people who create digital art like me
3. more powerful
4. Better looking
5 the name “pro” which means only professionals are allowed to use it which is also leverage to people who buy an inferior air so you are classified as a “better“ human than those who buy cheaper airs
6.More functionality
there are many more
2. better for people who create digital art like me
3. more powerful
4. Better looking
5 the name “pro” which means only professionals are allowed to use it which is also leverage to people who buy an inferior air so you are classified as a “better“ human than those who buy cheaper airs
6.More functionality
there are many more
There's not just a "need" aspect to this, there is also a "want". For many, the iPad is unneeded discretionary buy, so a lot of factors go into choice. e.g., I didn't need a 12.9" display but I wanted one so I went for the Pro.
Strictly speaking, I don't need any iPad at all. I can do pretty much everything with iPhone + laptop. That combo will just be a lot more cumbersome for tasks I frequently do, hence why I want an iPad.
Since I'm buying an iPad anyway, might as well get one that suits my usage better (large storage being a major factor).
Exactly, no one needs an iPad, just like no one needs a 12.9“ screen, Face ID, 120hz, Mini-LED, etc…but if those extras are worth it to you then you gotta pay up. I feel like I definitely value these extras but there are things I don’t value like the improved cameras or Thunderbolt.
There’s also some software differences now with Stage Manager.
There’s also some software differences now with Stage Manager.
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