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Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by ghaff »

leggomylibro wrote: post #155
anjc wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Using an iPad (with external keyboard) to even type a simple document is an exercise in masochism. Fair play if you enjoyed it, but something like a Surface makes far more sense for these types of uses.

This is why I've been evangelizing Chromebooks recently; they run android apps now, so if you get a small flip-folding one, it's basically a tablet with a hinged keyboard built in. And a linux chroot that can surface X windows to chrome browser tabs, if you're willing to turn on developer mode.

I'm a big fan of the Asus Flip (and will likely either upgrade to the new model or to the Samsung). It's increasingly my go-to travel machine. But I find it awkward as a tablet. I usually carry my old iPad with me even when I bring the Chromebook.

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by yoz-y »

Larrikin wrote: post #187

I've gotten a lot of use out of my iPad 3 and, up until it stopped getting updates and the touch screen started breaking down in the past few months, found no reason to upgrade or replace it. I use it nearly daily but mostly for reading textbooks and novels, reviewing language cards, and occasionally watching YouTube videos. It's been extremely useful for taking to the gym and allowing me to study while on the ellipt…

iPad is relatively cheap and quite powerful. Compared to Android tablets it has more software and usually it is better adapted to tablet factor. It is way cheaper than surface and iOS is better than windows if you want it for "couch use", e.g.: reading/browsing/casual gaming etc. Also it has more battery life.

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by pbhjpbhj »

nkkollaw wrote: post #348
komali2 wrote: post #288

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You just look at the hardware and read reviews. There isn't really a sliding scale for PCs, that's the awesome thing about manufacturers that let you customize. Doing a lot of gaming or modelling? Better graphics card. Running shitloads of processes? Better ram. Better processor. Extra HDD, or SSD, or optical drive? Etc.

So, because they aren't sane enough to figure out a naming scheme that makes sense, I have to waste hours or days looking at reviews just to understand what the difference is between the models? From what I could understand it's possible that the X67L is a good laptop, the X67LX is a crappy low-cost plastic netbook. How dumb is that. Also, why do they ask me if my laptop is for work or home? What if I use it for both…

>X67L is a good laptop, the X67LX is a crappy low-cost plastic netbook. How dumb is that. //

To me that's not half as frustrating as the companies that sell a, let's say 755cx and then create a new model a few years later and call that 755cx ... how bloody annoying [like hey, this review is from 7 years before the thing was made, and it's a completely different system]. Or worse still, not have a model number to refer to. I think the worst I had was trying to find parts for a Toshiba laptop, IIRC, there were about 5 different models in 10 years with the same designation, like lets just call all our new laptops the "Laptop New" what could possibly be wrong with that.

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by ghaff »

scarface74 wrote: post #329
g051051 wrote: post #20

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Mine's not a children's toy, but it's almost useless now. Once they stop updating iOS for a device, it's pretty much game over. Many apps have stopped working due to the developers making mistakes and publishing incompatible updates. Just about the only app I can still use is NetFlix.

I have a first generation iPad. I rediscovered it about four months ago after I moved. I reset it and could download and use older versions of Netflix, Hulu, Plex, and a few other video streaming devices. I even used a version of Google Drive to read PDFs. The battery lasts about 5-6 hours for video playback. Apple lets you redoenload older compatible versions.

My dad still uses my iPad 1 that I gave him. Best present (for me) ever :-) My dad and computers never got along. To my way of thinking, it's pretty pokey but he uses it all the time still.

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by pbhjpbhj »

nik736 wrote: post #336
sidcool wrote: post #276

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I believe the cheaper, albeit slow performing Android phones are revolutionizing the developing countries. People who could never afford a shiny Apple phone and its ecosystem are thriving due to Android.

Well, I am from Germany and am using a Mac but I dislike the new iPhones and Android (for example MIUI) is not worse than iOS, the only downside is the missing iCloud integration. I had many iPhone devices in the past (ranging from the first to the 5, which was my last) and with the iPhone 6 it went downhill in my opinion. This is where I switched to Xiaomi and never looked back. So it's not only in developing countr…

>and Android (for example MIUI) is not worse than iOS //

I prefer stock Android but my latest phone has MIUI. It's OK, but I don't want someone else's tailoring I want my own; why can't companies offer their own settings but leave devices open for those who want to change. Yes, "support" but just have a "support and warranty will be limited by changing this setting" with a tick box and an "are you sure?" nag and let me return my device to stock. Grrr. /rant

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by sushisource »

cocktailpeanuts wrote: post #179
JohnnyConatus wrote: post #89

There is a legendary story about how Steve Jobs, upon his return to Apple, drastically cut-down the number of models that they offer. How on earth have they forgotten that lesson? Trying to figure out the differences between the 9.7" iPad and iPad pro is not easy, and regardless, it makes it harder to buy.

One of the reasons why he did that was because Apple was dying. They didn't have money and resources to support many models, and they needed to focus and do one thing right. So it was the right decision. As much as I like simplicity, if you look around there are tons of cases like this around us, and that's not because these companies are idiots who don't understand simplicity but it's because their products have rea…

Wait, really? You and I being readers of Hacker News are probably in a better position than 90%+ of customers to understand the benefits of one iPad over another. If it's not clear to us... who is it clear to?

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by [deleted] »

Larrikin wrote: post #187

I've gotten a lot of use out of my iPad 3 and, up until it stopped getting updates and the touch screen started breaking down in the past few months, found no reason to upgrade or replace it. I use it nearly daily but mostly for reading textbooks and novels, reviewing language cards, and occasionally watching YouTube videos. It's been extremely useful for taking to the gym and allowing me to study while on the ellipt…

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Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by silverlake »

wnevets wrote: post #320

I know kids and grandparents that use tablets all the time but not really anyone outside of those age groups. Is anyone else finding that to be the case? I know I personally haven't used the ipad in months if not years at this point.

I'm right in the middle of those groups and I use it heavily every day. As a media consumption device it works perfectly. I don't want to use my heavy laptop nor my tiny phone. It's the sweet spot for me.

Re: iPad 9.7‑inch

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Post by therealdrag0 »

rconti wrote: post #359
JohnnyConatus wrote: post #89

There is a legendary story about how Steve Jobs, upon his return to Apple, drastically cut-down the number of models that they offer. How on earth have they forgotten that lesson? Trying to figure out the differences between the 9.7" iPad and iPad pro is not easy, and regardless, it makes it harder to buy.

I am utterly confused. There was the iPad, then the Mini, then the Air, then the Pro.. and now I look at this, and 9.7" sounds fairly large ("normal" iPad size?) but the price is surprisingly cheap? No idea. closes window I've got about 6 tablets and never use any of them anyway. I hate the user experience. I see no case where I'd rather have a tablet than my phone or my 6 year old Macbook Air.

Why do you have 6 of them?
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