Comment by poulsbohemian

7 days ago

I think perhaps you are overestimating the computing needs of the majority of the population. Get one of the iPad cases with a keyboard and an iPad is in many ways a better laptop.

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nottorp  7 days ago

But the majority won't pay extra for an ipad and a keyboard, when they can pay less for an air with everything included...

  • poulsbohemian  6 days ago

    I'm not sure - I just looked casually at some options and it appears one can find an iPad between $700-$900 for a pretty solid model, which includes the $250 folio keyboard. The base model MBA starts at $999. So depends on whether you want a traditional laptop or a "computing device."

tiltowait  6 days ago

The problem is that almost everything, including basic web browsing, is straight-up worse on the iPad. Weird incompatibilities, sites that don’t honor desktop mode, tabs unloading from memory, random reloads, etc. all mar the experience.

NewJazz  7 days ago

Or maybe a stand and separate keyboard. Better ergonomics than a laptop that way with similar portability.

  • Karrot_Kream  7 days ago

    Any keyboard you recommend? I'm looking around myself.

    • NewJazz  7 days ago

      Something wireless would be nice for portability IMO, e.g. Apple or Logitech Bluetooth. Security considerations there though.

      I wouldn't want a numpad. A track point would be ape.

      I struggle with keyboard recommendations b/c I'm not fully satisfied lol.

lucasoshiro  6 days ago

I have an iPad and really like it, but no, it is not.

Several small things combined make it really different to the experience that I have with a desktop OS. But it is nice as side device

  • poulsbohemian  6 days ago

    I'm guessing you are coming at it from the perspective of a laptop user and likely a power user. The majority of the population just needs to scroll social media, message some friends, send an email or two, do a little shopping, maybe write a document or two. For this crowd an iPad is plenty. When I was a software developer - yeah, I had a Mac Pro on my desk and a MBP I carried when I traveled. Now as a real estate agent, an iPad is plenty for when I'm on the go.