Ever Trend Zone I wrote a year ago that I no longer use my iPad. With one small exception, that’s still true, but the iPados 26 revisited my question.
That’s because for the first time I thought it was impossible to claim that the iPad is not currently a (good) computer, as this converts the device so much…
Why did I (almost) stop using my iPad
I said there are five reasons. Four of these were the Apple Silicon MacBook effectively closed the gap between the two device types, and for me the MacBook won.
The instant on/off nature of iPad is essentially replicated by the Mac. The iPhone mobile hotspot has become very quick and reliable. The MacBook is much lighter than before. The battery life is close enough, so the difference is not important for my use.
The fifth reason was that Viture One XR glasses effectively replaced my iPad Mini as a personal entertainment device. The small exception I mentioned is that Libby is not supported by the UK Kindle, and therefore it ended up retaining it as a dedicated e-reader for books borrowed from the library.
iPados 26 has been significantly improved
I said last year my 12.9-inch iPad Pro was still sitting in the drawer. it’s not very Now – but only about expertise! It currently serves as a home decoration…
Before the computers in my house were things, I grew up on a typewriter. I’ve never lost my love for my device. Certainly, it’s very unrealistic to actually use it these days, but that’s why Qwerkywriter has so sued. I even thought about getting a typewriter as a home decoration, and the QwerkyWriter iPad is currently playing its role.
But yeah, that’s not qualitatively different from sitting in a drawer.
However, the iPados 26 converts your device. For me, the biggest difference is the proper window.
The iPad started out as a single-task device. One fullscreen app at a time. Slideover and splitview then allowed us to use multiple apps at once, but that was rather clunky and unintuitive. Stage Manager has made usability even better, but for me, the window flexibility alternative I get on a Mac was still not enough.
But now the iPad works much the same as the Mac in this respect. You can open multiple apps and place, size and overlay each window as you like. It appears that there is a limit of 12 apps on the screen at a time, but it’s rare to actually have Mac Windows open.
Logitech also addressed ergonomic issues. It is placed close to the screen with the slightly more cramped feel of a magic keyboard. The new flip folio has an interesting design that allows you to completely remove the keyboard and place it wherever you like. (I don’t know why Logitech says it’s only on the M-Series iPad. It works well on the 2018 model.)
A few of my colleagues tried it and I did too. I like that flexible positioning, but you lost the ability to use it on your knees and for me the loss of the magic keyboard trackpad was too much of a sacrifice.
But the MacBook Air was a clincher
Perhaps if I hadn’t done my MacBook Air Route yet, I’d been persuaded by the new melting capabilities of the iPad, but it’s too late for me.
Given that I fully adopt MBA as my primary mobile computing device, I have put enough of my app for the MacBook Pro and will never go back. The iPad is much closer to the ease of use of a Mac, but the Mac still wins for a number of reasons.
- More powerful apps
- It’s easier to use on my lap (I feel like the iPad with a magic keyboard is not balanced)
- All the utilities I’ve come to rely on
- Overall comfort and familiarity with the UI
- Lighter than a 12.9-inch iPad with a magic keyboard
So we’re pleased that Apple has finally allowed the iPad software to match the hardware features. I’ve always been a Mac-First guy. and Number 2.
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