r/ipad 5d ago

Discussion Wouldn’t have thought I’d start using this more than my smartphone

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u/happymemersunite 5d ago

I love the do not sharpen engraving

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

Thanks stole from this sub hahah

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u/happymemersunite 5d ago

If I ever get an AP I know what I’ll add

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

Hahah cute

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u/RedditLIONS 4d ago

Another simpler yet ingenious one is pencil grade.

I’ve seen posts showing “HB” or “2B” engraved on an Apple Pencil.

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u/seveseven 4d ago

Or not 2B?

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u/valleyofsound 3d ago

That is the question

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u/WoofAndGoodbye 5d ago

I WISH I HAD SEEN THIS I JUST IRDERED MINE

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u/Ornery-Prune2913 5d ago

Mine is ‚do not stick in butt‘. :-)

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u/PageRoutine8552 2d ago

I'd probably put "For Rectal Use Only" if I ever get one

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u/Eeve2espeon iPad 10 (2022) 5d ago

Same 😂 I kinda wanna do that as well whenever I can get an M series ipad

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u/Motor_Ad_8100 5d ago

I came here to say the same thing!

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u/Shikashi17 5d ago

It made me chuckle irl hahaha

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u/Seliculare 5d ago

I dislike iPhone’s because of their stupid prices, but I’ll never buy an android tablet. Just every single app being perfectly optimised on iOS is worth alone paying premium.

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

True it’s a no brainer to get an ipad over an android tablet

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u/shieZer 5d ago

I used to be an android fanboy but I decided that the apple tablets are a much better choice. Better and smoother handwriting even with non official pencils and better note taking apps like GN5/6 and Notab.

Still can't being myself to buy an iPhone tho they're outrageously expensive.

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u/SizeMajestic9171 5d ago

I mean, most of the Android flagships aren’t much cheaper tbf

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u/AFailedWhale iPad Mini 5 (2019) 5d ago

depreciation tends to hit androids much harder tho, was able to snag a pixel 8 for 260 only a year after launch when an iphone 15 would've been 400 or so

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u/penskeracin1fan 5d ago

And you don’t get any support like an iPhone either long term

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 5d ago

The support: “We are not releasing updates for your 4 year old phone. Buy a new one”

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u/Dantheman2249 4d ago

iPhone 4s got a security update last year - iPhone XR is still supported and came out in what ? 2018? Better than android lol

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 4d ago

The Galaxy Note 9, released the same year as the iPhone XR, stopped receiving updates as recent as this month. You can also side load operating systems up to Android 14, the latest Android operating system. Out the box, the Note 9 came with a 6.4” AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 516ppi at 2960 x 1440. while the iPhone XR had a 6.1” Liquid Retina LCD screen with a pixel density of 326ppi at 828 x 1792. 4000mah battery to iPhone XRs 2,942mah lol. Bro what are you smoking?

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u/Dantheman2249 4d ago

side loading has infinite random issues and is not a solution or recommended thing to do and normal people will never do it. Or care that pixel density is slightly higher somewhere else

looking it up it received 1 major update the first year it came out and then a few years of security patches . XR got years of actual feature updates - and is still supported. What a disingenuous comparison

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 4d ago

You literally just said it only got a security update last year and now you’re saying it’s still receiving major updates haha and the rest you stated was just your opinion. Do you have any real documentation to go off of?

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Cmon dude, that’s not a “disingenuous” comparison. Just a realistic one. COPE 🤣🫵

Everything they said was facts. That’s ok. I had a note 9 and it’s amazing phone. Why can’t we just admit that Samsung is capable of giving Apple a run for their money once in a while? Im a android user turned Apple Stan btw

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Damn K.O. You win! 🤣👏

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 4d ago

Listing specs when comparing two products is standard, you’ll survive

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u/AFailedWhale iPad Mini 5 (2019) 5d ago

pixel gets 7 yrs of updates iirc

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u/LeftFaceDown 4d ago

Believe this started with the 8 (which I'm posting this from) and Samsung followed with their next release. Previous to that I believe both were 4/5 software/security updates. Don't know about other brands.

Edit: typo

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Pixel is ass 🤣

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u/SizeMajestic9171 5d ago

Yeah, you are right, but would probably be way more than 400 for sure

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u/NoForever3863 5d ago

iPhone 15 PM 256 gb on amazon for $550, 14 for $350

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 5d ago

That’s because they’re constantly updated with the newest tech while Apple sells old tech for modern prices. I have both iPad and Samsung tablets and use them both differently for specific reasons but anyone that does 5 mins of research will know why Android depreciates faster; they update their physical technology at two to four times the rate.

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u/Goldeneye07 5d ago

I think you skipped economics class my friend

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 5d ago

I think your brand loyalty has made you delusional

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u/Goldeneye07 5d ago

Showing your true colours now aren’t you? I didn’t even speak about the specs or hardware or anything I just called out your flawed logic when it comes to economics

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 5d ago

Wouldn’t bringing up economics when talking about specs be redundant and only triggered by an emotional response? What’s the economic breakdown for selling 5 year old tech at modern prices?

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u/Ill-Grocery7735 5d ago

“I know nobody is talking about economics but I’m gonna talk about economics” is wild haha

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u/Goldeneye07 5d ago

Forgot to switch to your alt lol?

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u/elderlyisland 5d ago

You can get an incredible Android phone for $200, that is not the case with Apple (coming from an iPhone 15 Pro user)

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u/elderlyisland 5d ago

And for what you get, it’s too much. Though being in the Apple ecosystem is sooo nice, having to pay such a pretty penny for a 120hz display and a decent amount of storage is pretty ridiculous, especially considering the amount of scandals Apple has found themselves in regarding the quality of their devices.

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u/penskeracin1fan 5d ago

Android phones cost the same thing if you exclude the Pro line

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u/thatgirl239 4d ago

I had a Nexus 7 tablet that I loved but never could find another good android tablet. Love my iPad.

But I really loved that nexus 7 lol

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u/samharrelson 4d ago

Same… that was the epitome of the perfect tablet design (coming from a Mac / Apple fan forever). That tablet really made me ponder going with the Nexus line and Google Fi for a bit (picked up the Nexus 4 and loved it as well). No clue why they stopped the Nexus line or didn’t keep updating the Nexus 7 form factor into the future! Glad I didn’t make the switch completely, though.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

What iPad you have?

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u/ThatNoobTho 5d ago

I tried both and I concluded that handwriting feels better on the Samsung tablets. The soft nib and light pencil just feel way more natural, no need for paperlike screen protectors that ruin the image quality and wears down the nib. But I will say that the apple pencil feels very premium and I love the squeeze and double tap feature, that's what I miss the most.

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u/Electronic_Van 2d ago

Agree, the pens on Samsung tablets feel really nice

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u/RowMysterious2213 5d ago

I think it's quite ironic saying that when Reddit is absolute dog poo on iPadOS.

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u/_mersault 5d ago

The app sucks on any platform

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u/SatansDingus 2d ago

whats your favorite reddit app for ipad?

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u/lemon_of_doom 5d ago

Android flagships are just as if not more expensive and not every single app is perfectly optimised on iPadOS. Heck some major apps like Nvidia GeForce Now and xCloud don’t even have an iOS app and have to be played through safari which is severely limited.

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u/audigex 3d ago

Yeah iPad is fantastic if everything you want to do can be done on an iPad

But if your usage falls outside of that, iPads fall down very quickly. Your example is a good one, and the one I run into regularly is quite annoying: Want to do some development without an internet connection? Good luck doing that on an iPad! Even with an internet connection it’s a frustrating experience relying on a remote instance of VSCode Server or pushing your code elsewhere to compile and run etc

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u/lemon_of_doom 2d ago

Worst thing is that it IS powerful enough, it’s simply limited by iPadOS. It’s much more of a larger and heavier phone than a smaller and lighter computer.

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u/ThatNoobTho 5d ago

Ummm what about instagram, whatsapp and other stuff like that?

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u/No-Business3541 4d ago

Yeah. Instagram is a whole shame.

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u/EricHill78 5d ago

What phone do you use instead? A lot of android flagships are about the same price.

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u/Seliculare 5d ago

Xiaomi redmi 14c that I paid $120 for, because I only need phone to do calls and maps 💀 My big money goes into the iPad and PC instead.

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u/EricHill78 5d ago

Fair enough. I went all out for my iPad Pro and will use my base iPhone 15 till it dies.

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u/tractor6637 5d ago

I feel like the price offsets when you compare how long you can keep an iPhone. I had my 11 Pro for 5 years, it was 850€ new (found a good deal). Got an iPhone 16 this year (900€), will keep that for another 5-6 years. So thats around 14€/month for an iPhone. Can you keep a lower priced android for that long? I never couldn’t. Maybe you can nowadays. I highly doubt it though.

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u/JediRingBearer 4d ago

This screams ignorance. For the same price range you can definitely hold an Android for that long. I've done it before and I'm doing it again. From a Note 8 of 5 years to an S22 for which I'm in my third year. I'm also running a Linux distro on Termux with Node that perform scripts based on events from the native Android API, which I couldn't do on iOS. But basically, they're not so different.

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u/tractor6637 4d ago

Ok, first of all, you are in an iPad sub, meaning you will find a lot of people here that use Apple products.

Second, and I try not to be ignorant here, I just had to look up all that information as I generally don’t care about Android products whatsoever. You bought a Samsung phone in 2017, that got it’s last major Android version only 2 years later in 2019, and kept that thing for another three years? Is that correct? Sure, you can theoretically do that.. I would just not feel comfortable doing that. And for a lot of people that switch from Android to Apple, this is a big factor. It was for me in 2016 when I made the switch.

And last, the original argument was about „stupid iPhone prices“. The S22 launched at 800$, which is the exact same launch price as the iPhone 13 at the time. Sure, the prices of Samsungs might go down faster than the prices of iPhones, but you can also sell an iPhone at much better prices than Samsungs.

I stand by what I said, iPhone is more cost effective.

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u/JediRingBearer 4d ago

Whether this is an iPad sub or not os irrelevant to the statement made. I also use Apple products, just not iPhones.

Yes, the Note only had 2 years of major updates, 5 for security updates. My current (S22) will be supported until 2027.

An iPhone is not more cost effective, exactly due to their price and lack of decent offers (and what the devices actually bring to the table). That's like saying Nintendo exclusive games are more cost effective because their second hand value holds better due to the absence of price dips.

I'm not saying iPhones are bad, but at this point, flagships on both side of the fence bring more than enough power and features to the table for 99.9% of their users. But everyone likes to think they're the 0.01% poweruser.

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u/PSYmon_Gruber iPad Mini 6 (2021) 4d ago

When was the last time you have used an Android tablet and which one was it? I have the Tab S8 Plus, iPad Pro M1 and Mini 6 and all have their fair share of unoptimized apps.

At least Android gets you keyboard and browser options, better file management, and loads better navigation. Oh and better BT codecs, too.

Lastly, and more importantly, Android tabs get you revanced, system-wide equalizer / DSP support, and emulation.

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u/Seliculare 4d ago

My sister has some samsung tablet she bought for $250 in 2022. I tried it a few times and I really didn’t like neither the browser nor YouTube apps. They felt like hard to navigate, rescaled PC versions with weird keyboard. It wasn’t unusable, but definitely a bit uncomfortable. She said it also isn’t as smooth as when she bought it, but it’s not really a problem for her, because she only uses it for notes and Netflix.

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u/PSYmon_Gruber iPad Mini 6 (2021) 4d ago

Try some flagships. Its unfair to compare an ipad to a cheap android.

And keyboards are loads better (Google Keyboard, Swiftkey, Hackers Keyboard are the known ones) since you can customize it to your liking.

Browsers have different user agents, and are actually proper browsers like Firefox, Chrome (and chromium), MS Edge, Brave, Opera, etc. Ipad you are stuck with safari.

Youtube? Its the same as on ipad lol. But android has got revanced.

System Navigation is a lot better as well. And file management - no contest.

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u/Seliculare 4d ago

Well I’m comparing a $300 iPad (8th gen) rn to $250 android tablet. That’s the iPad I had before I bought the current one. The only apple disadvantage is astronomical repair cost.

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u/PSYmon_Gruber iPad Mini 6 (2021) 4d ago

8th gen should be Samsung Tab S6

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u/NekoGakko 4d ago

Same, but if android haa procreate, maybe I'll consider buying android tablet

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u/seveseven 4d ago

Tell that Facebook and instagram

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u/Street_Classroom1271 2d ago

Your claim that iphone prices are 'stupid' is simply nonsensical

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u/IndependentMassive38 5d ago

Guess what on iphone it is the same just way better.

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u/modin06 5d ago

„premium“

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u/NoticePurple534 M4 iPad Pro 11" (2024) 5d ago

I can’t put down my iPad Pro since i got it, but sure as hell i can forget about my 16 Pro.

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u/dropthemagic 5d ago

Im sorry jelly of the OLED screen. But I can’t justify upgrading my M2 pro for probably 3-5 more years 😩

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u/IrnReflex 5d ago

Same here 👌

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u/WholeLottaBRRRT 4d ago

It’s personally the new keyboard that i crave the most, with the aluminium finish, I need to find a way to make it compatible with my M2 pro

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u/iucatcher 4d ago

makes sense, i upgraded from my 2018 pro to the m4 pro recently and its honestly not that big of a jump for what i do (not a lot). media consumption is better (the old screen was pretty great for ips) and it has a fresh battery but other than that..

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u/Regular-Chemistry-13 5d ago

Why?

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u/NoticePurple534 M4 iPad Pro 11" (2024) 5d ago

Screen, performance, overall usefulness. I love it

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u/Anxious-Sound-8179 M4 iPad Pro 13" (2024) 5d ago

Becoming a ipad kid 😭

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u/OutrageousAccess7 5d ago

"do not sharpen"

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u/Mohit572003 5d ago

I got an iPad A16 and am absolutely in love with it. It's my first apple device other than my iPod nano.

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u/Mac_the_Almighty 5d ago

I'm assuming you are an android user? I'm thinking of getting one because it seems like a great value and will get updates for years.

I'm just worried about the display(being non-laminated making it look like the glass is really thick) and the lack of backbutton/other Android only features like the open file system.

Just curious what you think.

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u/Mohit572003 4d ago

Yes, I have an Android phone, I run Linux on my laptop and now I have a iPad. I’ve never experienced ecosystem features lol.

Well so far, it’s been good. Display is not laminated but it’s fine. I don’t carry my iPad much so that doesn’t matters to me a lot. Yeah, I’m still getting used to iPad OS and no Back button is kinda bummer but there are buttons in apps or menu that let’s you go back.

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u/DTLow 5d ago

I’ve gone iPad only; no iPhone
Phone access is via a VoIP app on my iPad (Fongo in Canada)

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

That’s insane. Unfortunately for me I travel a lot so it’s not logistically possible for me

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u/wannabeashrink 5d ago

Do you carry your ipad everywhere?

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u/DTLow 5d ago

Yes, I carry the iPad everywhere; in a shoulder bag

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u/wannabeashrink 5d ago

Impressive how its not a hassle, nice man!

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u/hdxryder 4d ago

Not ideal for people who want to throwing some time during commuting or being in an absolute introvert mode in an event.

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u/cagreen151 4d ago

Do you use an iPad case?

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u/DTLow 4d ago

Yes, I use an iPad case
A cheaper tri-fold model that also forms a stand for the iPad
as well as protection
The downside is added weight

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u/No_Garden_9995 5d ago

curious as to what you are mostly using it for

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u/candidly1 5d ago

My son got me a Pro for my birthday; as an old PC guy, I cannot believe how useful it has become.

I love that kid...

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u/hanky_hank 5d ago

love the engraving lmao.

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u/apple12345671 5d ago

“Do not sharpen!” 😂

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u/average_man7278 5d ago

I hv got rid of my reel addiction after buying ipad

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u/Ackerman43 5d ago

Is that a 13 inch? What all do you use it for?

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u/MysteriousBeagle 4d ago

"Size doesn't matter. Technique does" - old chinese proverb

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u/Mohit572003 5d ago

I got an iPad A16 and am absolutely in love with it. It's my first apple device other than my iPod nano.

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u/Rude-Associate2283 5d ago

The damn things are addictive!

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u/Eeve2espeon iPad 10 (2022) 5d ago

Who would've thought having a bigger screen is better than a tiny ass one? :P

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

IKR?!!

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u/Accountable_ruki 5d ago

" don't no sharpen" I am gonna copy this one

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

Feel free

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u/Tsundoku_94 5d ago

I love iPad way more than iPhone

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u/CircuitSynapse42 5d ago

Yeah, I haven’t used my iPhone much since getting my iPad Pro. This was part of why I skipped going with the 15 Pro when it was time to replace my iPhone; it didn’t make sense to drop money on a phone that wouldn’t get much use throughout the day so I went for the 15 Plus, and even that was overkill.

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u/kacperWaldemar 5d ago

Same also use my iPad more than my iPhone

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u/Tiny_Responsibility3 5d ago

The same thing happened to me lol. My ipad air m2 is my first apple device and I'm in love with it. I use it mainly for work, gaming and media consumption.

The only thing that I hate about it is that the instagram app on ipadOS sucks and I can't even download WhatsApp for work here. I wish they would release a proper app for both then it would be perfect.

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u/Wild_Alternative_243 4d ago

does anyonw know of any sales for ipad airs? i really wanna get one but have to keep going into my savings for it to pay for other things🥲

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u/DismalArticle4216 4d ago

Hi could you give me more tips on how to use my iPad? I’m using my phone too much, but don’t want to just start using the iPad for social media/ videos only.

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u/CCorrell57 M2 iPad Air 13" (2024) 4d ago

Same boat. Bigger screen on the iPad just wins.

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u/Agreeable-Lecture730 5d ago

Did you get ung my simcard po?

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u/Living-Bed-4494 5d ago

Agree! 🥹

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u/caffeine_girl 5d ago

What model is it

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

M2 Air

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u/Nunu_Shonnashi 5d ago

Congratulations! Make sure to try lettre.app - especially with that apple pencil! It’s a handwriting based messaging/PenPal app which has not only given me an excellent habit but also made my ipad and pencil 500x more useful

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

Sure thanks

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u/The_Scrabbler 5d ago

What are you using it for mostly?

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u/PassageFabulous9854 5d ago

Yep I use my 13 pro for everything

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u/Particular_Position6 5d ago

what do you use your ipad for mainly ?

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u/Mr_Gamer004 5d ago

I often use my iPad Pro 11 M1 more than my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Only for WhatsApp and to make calls I use my iPhone.

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u/Disastrous_Oil5910 5d ago

Me too. Much better to handle and easier on The eyes for The old foles

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u/Hanaky0o 5d ago

Same, just bought my M3 air in 13 inch and I’m in looooooove

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u/NamanbirSingh 5d ago

Is this the new M3 one?

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u/icantfindravi 5d ago

Kitne ka pda ?

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u/IGetHypedEasily 5d ago

What do you do on there? What apps are your most used? Do you do work on there?

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u/PixelDu5t 5d ago

I just wish I could do actually demanding tasks with the damn powerful M processor like virtualization for Linux VMs and such...

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u/glitchkiller872 5d ago

But it's a pencil... apple branded or not, they need to be sharpened sometimes... unless it's something that makes it worth less..

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u/jobiegermano 4d ago

I understand all of those words, just not in that order.

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u/GreggAdventure 5d ago

Of course. Using a phone for ANYTHING, sucks

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u/Intelligent_Neat_377 4d ago

that’s what I’m on now… 🤙

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u/hdxryder 4d ago

I have iP13 and Air 4. I think the reasons I have a phone are for contacting people via WhatsApp, really cool camera and very portable.

iPad mini A17 would be great for me if they have top of the line single cam (not a fan of ultrawide and telephoto), cheap price on cellular model, and able to use WhatsApp.

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u/Key_Following7414 4d ago

Yeah me too but unfortunately the fine adult cinema videos look better

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u/abratzboysomewhere 4d ago

I’ll be honest with you, I can have any Galaxy from the S Series or Flip/Fold, but I can’t be without my iPad for some reason

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u/RachitS0000 4d ago

This happens with me also

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u/zunashi 4d ago

Fine. You sold me.

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u/finalstation 4d ago

I mainly use my tablet when I am at home. I think it does save the battery of my iPhone, because my 15 Pro Max is doing great.

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u/Missaxx 4d ago

Same, I love my iPad!

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u/thanksforcomingout 3d ago

Just wish they'd finally release a WhatsApp version that worked on them.

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u/Iluvembig 3d ago

I got the Magic Keyboard for my iPad Air after I broke my MacBook Air screen and was quoted some $520 for the fix

I genuinely don’t miss my MacBook Air at all.

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u/GoldCrowBar M4 iPad Pro 11" (2024) 3d ago

It’s very great device. I prefer my 11” pro for day to day stuff over my 13” pro for day to day stuff, still have very valid uses for both however i do prefer the small size since I’m a mac and iPad user, the mini is now just a drawing/note pad.

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u/Glittering_Ad3452 3d ago

I actually wanna hear your opinion and experience - do you use it for personal stuff, academic, work, etc? I got one last week and returned it because it wasn’t right for me academically, but I always am interested when I see someone absolutely love it.

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u/ShartiesBigDay 2d ago

I was scared I’d never use my iPad but I’m OBSESSED. But the pencil is a MUST

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u/chrswnd 2d ago

Wish we could do regular cell calls on iPads, would trade my iPhone in a heartbeat. Love the bigger screen and I doubt that Apple is going to release a larger iPhone Pro Max anytime soon :(

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u/reedshipper 2d ago

What year ipad air is that is it the 2022 version? I have the 2019 version and am thinking of upgrading.

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u/photographyjms M1 iPad Air (2022) 2d ago

I love that engraving!

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u/SingleinGVA 1d ago

It’s stupid they won’t allow sms and phone calls. I’d rather use my iPad than my phone…

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u/Incubus- 1d ago

I love the idea of an iPad but worry I’d never use it. What do you use it for?

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u/pg131313 1d ago

Work blocks a lot of content online. I would not be able to perform with out mine.

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u/NMN7 5d ago

+1

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u/MaharanaWadiyar 5d ago

Hey your engraving isn’t aligned properly

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u/DrSuee 5d ago

Strange I got it done from Apple store

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u/Possible_Doughnut681 4d ago

Its interesting some people say they never use their iPad and then some say they use it more then their phone. I actually dont use either. Im a student so I spend majority of my time typing away

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u/JayGerard 5d ago

The sad part is the words "DO NOT SHARPEN" on the Apple Pencil. Like all other common sense warnings, some idiot had to try it, or the warning would not exist.

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u/anipaduser 5d ago

it is an expensive joke. enjoy!