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How to use iPad as a Mac replacement and why you'd want to
Just purchased the 13" iPad Pro w/ keyboard case. As everyone else pointing out.. so much you cannot yet do. I would be OK docking.. but really not getting the many windowed workflow I am used to.
I wish Apple would follow Microsoft Windows (was it 8).. where it would present a Touch interface undocked, and a Desktop Interface docked. That would be awesome and I would definitely keep.
That all said, I will be returning the 13" and going back to 11". (I had the first 2 versions of the 12.9). For those of you who care and didn't ask. My 11" vs 13"
13" iPad
Pros:
Big screen
Great for drawing
Stage Manager is decent - which is the only place I've found it useful
Many if not most apps don't take advantage of extra screen real estate.
Get a keyboard WITH numbers.
Cons:
It's really big
It's even more expensive
11" iPad
Pros:
Perfect size for a digital companion
Fill a void between iPhone and MacBook
Decent size for use as DJI Drone screen
Cons:
Still very expensive
Keyboard without numbers always annoys me
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Apple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screens
Some info to be aware of:- 10 core processor only available on TB versions, 256 & 512MB versions get 9 cores (3e & 6p).
- 1TB option is $600 (60%) more than base option, $400 more than 512GB version.
- Textured nano glass requires TB option.
- Wide angle camera is dropped.. only one camera on rear.
- GPS still requires cellular version, which is $200 upgrade.
I am extremely disappointed Apple continues to bundle options. Why should I have to buy storage I do not need to get the processor I want??
To get better processor and GPS, with AppleCare and tax is now $2,070.. and that doesn’t include any accessories.. and that’s the 11” version.
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Recharge the Apple Vision Pro twice as fast with a better power adapter
tht said:Did you try charging the battery while disconnected to the VP? A 5W to 10W should charge the battery without the VP connected. It would take 12 to 6 hours...
Last night, after getting 20% battery warning while wearing AVP, I disconnected from the battery and charged battery only. While charging battery only, meter showed 52W draw. Some time later, maybe 30 minutes, I checked and was showing 26W charge rate. Again, as I mentioned before, almost all LION chargers are "smart" and reduce charge current as they near capacity.
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Recharge the Apple Vision Pro twice as fast with a better power adapter
foregoneconclusion said:Faster charging usually means shortening the overall life of the battery.
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Apple premieres new 'Foundation' trailer before series debut on September 24
I am almost done re-reading series. Trailer shows more from "Forward the Foundation".. the second prequel. Seems a good place to start. First prequel is really about Seldon grappling with the concepts of Psycohistory and whether it could even be developed from a concept into a useable science. Meanwhile, the original first book, Foundation, really lacks the the story and purpose of Seldon's Psycohistory and it's development and challenges.
It appears Apple is taking quite a few liberties.. as well they should. While Asimov imagined much.. a story from 1951 - 70 years ago - makes a number of bad assumptions. Plus, when trying to tell a story told in 7 books which span a thousand years.. you have to make some significant changes. That said, what I see in the previews so far has me very, very excited. Looks AWESOME!