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Moggo · 19 July 2018, 09:15 PM

Hi all,

Anyone have the iPad 2018, looking to purchase and just after your thoughts?

Currently use my phone and have a MacBook Pro but never bother using that really.

Any other options welcome.

Thanks.

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SearChart · 19 July 2018, 09:25 PM

We have an iPad but I rarely use it. I like the large screen compared to my phone for watching YouTube or Netflix but aside from that I have no use for it.

OmegaJJH · 19 July 2018, 09:41 PM

I have a Mac

| iPad | iPhone 8+ | Apple TV

The iPad rarely gets used to be honest. I think the other devices have closed the gap and made the iPad (dare I say it) obsolete.

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beshannon · 19 July 2018, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moggo

Anyone have the iPad 2018, looking to purchase and just after your thoughts?

Currently use my phone and have a MacBook Pro but never bother using that really.

Why buy an iPad if you do not use your MacBook?

Rockrolex · 19 July 2018, 10:19 PM

I have an iPad Air on which I often play Solitaire and read Kindle books. Other than that, it just sits and charges.

Andad · 19 July 2018, 10:23 PM

I use my mini iPad most of the time when on TRF.

dddrees · 19 July 2018, 10:46 PM

I use my iPad all the time. It's the device I stauy connected to the internet while at home. I don't have a MAC and a laptop frankly is a bit to bulky. The largest of IPads is easier on the eyes.

ufboy73 · 19 July 2018, 10:58 PM

My main use is for travel - indespensible on plane and at hotels

Naples09 · 19 July 2018, 10:59 PM

iPad Pro - great device.

77T · 19 July 2018, 11:22 PM

I’ve got a couple of iPads both large iPad Pro and smaller Mini. Also MacBook Pro and iPhoneX and Apple TV. I’ve found the iPad can be quicker to use with Apps to handle financial, Motorsports, and paperless document management (digitally accepting contracts and handling digital evidence).

With Airdrop and iCloud sharing I can work on docs from any device since they all share the same productivity suite in iWorks. And if I must print, the AirPrint feature is killer at home and in hotels.

When you put your mind to it, tablets can be almost as productive as laptops. Just be sure to get max GB DRAM to handle and save big files locally. Or plan to get an WLAN SAN to store media, etc.

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daveathall · 19 July 2018, 11:33 PM

I have a Google Pixel 2, an iPad and a Mac Book Pro. To be honest, I use my MBP when at home, my phone when out, the iPad stays by my bed charging, for reading online newspaper, remote for Sonos and as an alarm.

Moggo · 20 July 2018, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why buy an iPad if you do not use your MacBook?

Just too bulky to use all the time, sitting on sofa etc

Thanks for all the responses, given me something to think about.

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dddrees · 20 July 2018, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moggo

Just too bulky to use all the time, sitting on sofa etc

Thanks for all the responses, given me something to think about.

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And this is exactly what I use mine for.

MinMay · 20 July 2018, 02:06 AM

In the family, ipad is only used by the kids and my mom. :)

my favorite device is the Macbook Pro. I would never ever buy a Windows device again...

Dr. Robert · 20 July 2018, 02:56 AM

I dig my iPad, bigger screen compared to cell phone & lighter, easier to carry compared to laptop

SDRider · 20 July 2018, 04:02 AM

I do nearly everything personal on my iPad Air2. I don’t even use my computer at home anymore. Everything is on the iPad, including this port I’m writing now.

TheVTCGuy · 20 July 2018, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I use my iPad all the time. It's the device I stauy connected to the internet while at home. I don't have a MAC and a laptop frankly is a bit to bulky. The largest of IPads is easier on the eyes.

Same here

mjclark32 · 20 July 2018, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SDRider

I do nearly everything personal on my iPad Air2. I don’t even use my computer at home anymore. Everything is on the iPad, including this port I’m writing now.

x2
I haven't owned a personal computer laptop or otherwise in years

Rockrolex · 20 July 2018, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

My main use is for travel - indespensible on plane and at hotels

I agree, and at board meetings, too.

ttomczak · 20 July 2018, 09:14 AM

I have two iPad pros, the 12.9 and 10.5, I use them constantly for browsing, reading books, etc... I rarely use a real PC at home... And I run a data center for a daytime job.

Old Expat Beast · 20 July 2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I use my mini iPad most of the time when on TRF.

Same here. Mine is several years old, running ios9, and TRF is about the only thing that still works on it.

The Libertine · 20 July 2018, 10:38 AM

Would be lost without my iPad. Use it for email, internet, games, Netflix, listening to music, watching movies, taking pictures - just can’t be beat. As noted, indispensable whilst traveling.

Gharddog03 · 20 July 2018, 10:40 AM

Have a few always revert back to my iPhone plus.

crew · 20 July 2018, 10:48 AM

We have a Mini, 2 Air 2’s, a 7 (she says she’s not ready to upgrade. Whatever.) an X and, just this week, a new iPad Pro 12.9 I got her for her birthday.
She seems to like the Pro, from what I’ve seen I really like it.
We use our iPads multiple times per day; reading newspapers, emails, online banking, shopping.... I think they’re almost indispensable.

Dyim · 20 July 2018, 11:24 AM

Love my iPad mini for surfing the net.

Dr. Prunesquallor · 20 July 2018, 11:42 AM

I use my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil all the time. For my business, I live out of my briefcase, so I can’t haul around a bunch of notebooks, binders, etc.

I PDF everything, mark things up with the pencil if necessary. I take note on the iPad during meetings. Much more natural than typing on a laptop.

And as a bonus, I can watch movies or listen to tunes on the plane.

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swils8610 · 20 July 2018, 11:47 AM

I’ve had a couple of iPads but always revert back to my iPhone or MacBook.

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Rondineli · 20 July 2018, 12:36 PM

i love my ipadPro... it got sick though - this stupid guy dropped cold water on it

I was trying to open today to see if I could try it out and maybe it would work again, and I cracked the glass

thus... and I am about to buy a replacement tomorrow

Rondineli · 20 July 2018, 12:41 PM

Here is the inside...

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fusionstorm · 20 July 2018, 01:52 PM

Great for travel, whether local or air travel. Now that I'm traveling more often across several time zones, being able to watch live TV content in the air is way better on an iPad than a mobile phone (even the jumbo-sized "phablets").

I have mine in a Bluetooth keyboard case, for those times when I need to whip up a doc/spreadsheet/extended email.

19 July 2018, 09:15 PM	#1
Moggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1 Posts: 1,098	Apple iPad Hi all, Anyone have the iPad 2018, looking to purchase and just after your thoughts? Currently use my phone and have a MacBook Pro but never bother using that really. Any other options welcome. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2018, 10:19 PM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I have an iPad Air on which I often play Solitaire and read Kindle books. Other than that, it just sits and charges. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 July 2018, 10:23 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I use my mini iPad most of the time when on TRF. __________________ E

19 July 2018, 10:46 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I use my iPad all the time. It's the device I stauy connected to the internet while at home. I don't have a MAC and a laptop frankly is a bit to bulky. The largest of IPads is easier on the eyes. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 July 2018, 11:22 PM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	I’ve got a couple of iPads both large iPad Pro and smaller Mini. Also MacBook Pro and iPhoneX and Apple TV. I’ve found the iPad can be quicker to use with Apps to handle financial, Motorsports, and paperless document management (digitally accepting contracts and handling digital evidence). With Airdrop and iCloud sharing I can work on docs from any device since they all share the same productivity suite in iWorks. And if I must print, the AirPrint feature is killer at home and in hotels. When you put your mind to it, tablets can be almost as productive as laptops. Just be sure to get max GB DRAM to handle and save big files locally. Or plan to get an WLAN SAN to store media, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 July 2018, 09:41 PM	#3
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I have a Mac \| iPad \| iPhone 8+ \| Apple TV The iPad rarely gets used to be honest. I think the other devices have closed the gap and made the iPad (dare I say it) obsolete. Sent from my iPhone

19 July 2018, 10:58 PM	#8
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	My main use is for travel - indespensible on plane and at hotels

19 July 2018, 10:59 PM	#9
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	iPad Pro - great device.

19 July 2018, 11:33 PM	#11
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I have a Google Pixel 2, an iPad and a Mac Book Pro. To be honest, I use my MBP when at home, my phone when out, the iPad stays by my bed charging, for reading online newspaper, remote for Sonos and as an alarm. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

20 July 2018, 02:06 AM	#14
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	In the family, ipad is only used by the kids and my mom. :) my favorite device is the Macbook Pro. I would never ever buy a Windows device again...

20 July 2018, 02:56 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I dig my iPad, bigger screen compared to cell phone & lighter, easier to carry compared to laptop __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 July 2018, 04:02 AM	#16
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	I do nearly everything personal on my iPad Air2. I don’t even use my computer at home anymore. Everything is on the iPad, including this port I’m writing now.

20 July 2018, 09:14 AM	#20
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	I have two iPad pros, the 12.9 and 10.5, I use them constantly for browsing, reading books, etc... I rarely use a real PC at home... And I run a data center for a daytime job. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

20 July 2018, 10:38 AM	#22
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Would be lost without my iPad. Use it for email, internet, games, Netflix, listening to music, watching movies, taking pictures - just can’t be beat. As noted, indispensable whilst traveling.

20 July 2018, 10:40 AM	#23
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Have a few always revert back to my iPhone plus.

20 July 2018, 10:48 AM	#24
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	We have a Mini, 2 Air 2’s, a 7 (she says she’s not ready to upgrade. Whatever.) an X and, just this week, a new iPad Pro 12.9 I got her for her birthday. She seems to like the Pro, from what I’ve seen I really like it. We use our iPads multiple times per day; reading newspapers, emails, online banking, shopping.... I think they’re almost indispensable.

20 July 2018, 11:24 AM	#25
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Love my iPad mini for surfing the net.

20 July 2018, 11:42 AM	#26
Dr. Prunesquallor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Kent Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 611	I use my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil all the time. For my business, I live out of my briefcase, so I can’t haul around a bunch of notebooks, binders, etc. I PDF everything, mark things up with the pencil if necessary. I take note on the iPad during meetings. Much more natural than typing on a laptop. And as a bonus, I can watch movies or listen to tunes on the plane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Bond reflected that good Americans were fine people and that most of them seemed to come from Texas." -Ian Fleming, Casino Royale Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 \| Omega Seamaster 300 MC \| Breitling Navi 01

20 July 2018, 11:47 AM	#27
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	I’ve had a couple of iPads but always revert back to my iPhone or MacBook. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 July 2018, 12:36 PM	#28
Rondineli Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: DJ II Posts: 1,271	i love my ipadPro... it got sick though - this stupid guy dropped cold water on it I was trying to open today to see if I could try it out and maybe it would work again, and I cracked the glass thus... and I am about to buy a replacement tomorrow

20 July 2018, 12:41 PM	#29
Rondineli Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: DJ II Posts: 1,271	Here is the inside... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2018, 01:52 PM	#30
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Great for travel, whether local or air travel. Now that I'm traveling more often across several time zones, being able to watch live TV content in the air is way better on an iPad than a mobile phone (even the jumbo-sized "phablets"). I have mine in a Bluetooth keyboard case, for those times when I need to whip up a doc/spreadsheet/extended email. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

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