Re:Giving up the iPad-only travel dream
by mr_tombuben on Saturday August 26, 2023 @05:08AM
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I use an iPad exclusively at home on a couch/in bed. It's really great for low effort media consumption/web browsing, but I couldn't imagine bringing it with me somewhere instead of just taking a laptop. Even for media consumption on a train or airplane, I prefer a laptop because of it being easier to prop up in a cramped space.
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Yep. I have an iPad (cheap, not pro) on my nightstand.
I take the laptop when traveling because who knows what I'll need it for.
Re:Giving up the iPad-only travel dream
by throwaway2037 on Saturday August 26, 2023 @08:29AM
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Why a "cheap" iPad instead of a much cheaper Android tablet?
Because android ignored their tablet UI for years and are now optimising it for folding phones.
Because it's been working just fine(tm) for at least 5 years. Maybe more, i forgot how old it is.
Re:Giving up the iPad-only travel dream
by theshrike79 on Saturday August 26, 2023 @10:48AM
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Tablets have been first class members of the iOS ecosystem for a decade. Even more so after the release of iPadOS.
Android tablets don’t get any specific APIs or special treatment on Android.