New Apple iPad Pro review roundup: not quite ready to replace laptops
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- 06 Nov 2018
mustbejoking, 06 Nov 2018Yeah you said it right how it can replace my laptop? -no m... moreAnd you can't install OS you want. iPad cannot be compared to real laptops. It has fast chipset, but you are locked to their OS. Real laptops can run Windows, Linux, and Android (X64 and arm), and they have more features, too.
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- Anonymous
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- 06 Nov 2018
ipad replace laptops lol? MacBook cant beat windows laptops for gaming pc graphics makes IOS games look like kids graphics
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- 06 Nov 2018
Thesis86, 05 Nov 2018You know, I would have thought Qualcomm would have been an ... moreThose snapdragon on windows scores are in emulation mode.
That's the only and BIG problem right now: you need to recompile your programs to fully use all the power of the SoC and be in "equal terms". Right now, a lot of stuff is emulated, that why the difference is so abysmal.
An A12X will still be much much faster than that snapdragon, but nowhere near those scores, probably just half of them.
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- mustbejoking
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- 06 Nov 2018
Yeah you said it right how it can replace my laptop?
-no mouse support
-no real file management
-no real multitasking
-no desktop browser
-can't connect to external hard drive and it start $999 for tiny 64gb 12.9 tablet hahaahaa
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- Anonymous
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- 06 Nov 2018
Laughable and overpriced, to compared it to a high end laptop is nothing short of stupidity, it isn't a laptop, and it runs washed down apps, and it's not even compatible with the monitors its supposed to connect to, u have to pay More for adaptors and can't connect storage drives, there is nothing pro about this device, its processor is the only stand out thing and even that will never be tested to its potential
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- Thesis86
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- 06 Nov 2018
q8peace , 05 Nov 2018I agree with you this is so stupidI can't believe this has to be explained to people. Nobody is giving up their desktop grade Intel or AMD chips for a damn iPad.
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- Thesis86
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- 05 Nov 2018
Anonymous, 05 Nov 2018What do you mean? iPad Pro outperforms Core i7 in some task... moreYou know, I would have thought Qualcomm would have been an amazing case study in why you shouldn't promote mobile processors as having desktop and laptop grade performance. Remember how the SD 835 typically benched on GB on phones? 1900 SC, 6700+ Multi? Qualcomm didn't get close to that performance on their Windows PCs. Fairly certain the same would happen if Apple actually powered a Macbook Pro with the A12. We know Apple will be manufacturing their own chips for laptops and desktops soon, but I'm sure the actual design and TDP will differ from the mobile A12.
The iPad Pro doesn't make me want to give up a hexacore laptop or even a 15W quad core 2 in 1. It actually makes me thankful these options still exist. But we'll see what happens by 2020 when Apple is doing their own chipsets for laptops and desktops
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
Anonymous, 05 Nov 2018I do not want a “tablet” that runs full windows with some t... moreThe combination of a Phablet and a 2 in 1 laptop (detachable) makes a tablet redundant. Tablets are superfluous.
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
Foundation, 05 Nov 2018The fact that you brought up Galaxy S4 Tab that is barely c... moreApple tablets aswell. I'm no intel or windows fanboy, but they are the only tablets(2in1s) that i see as a replacement for a laptop. Plus you can run linux on most newer ones.
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- 05 Nov 2018
Anonymous, 05 Nov 2018I do not want a “tablet” that runs full windows with some t... morewell i can assure you linux is touch friendly hence i am currently typing from my surface pro 2017 with Arch Linux on it.
so either you did not tried linux on touch device recently or are completely un aware of situation.
I am curious what exactly you think as core functionalities of a tablet? please explain and let me and others to see what you could not do on a windows tablet.
I am not completely but mostly with you on android. It is not much optimized and need some tweaking.
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
Moj, 05 Nov 2018"That said, that the A12X Bionic chipset is so powerful tha... moreI do not want a “tablet” that runs full windows with some touchscreen capabilities. And linux does not even come to discussion as it is not touch-friendly.
I want a tablet that first and foremost does EVERYTHING a tabled should do. Everything else is just extra stuff.
Windows tablets have the extras but do not cover the basics, the core functionalities of a tablet. And android... that is just too big of a mess overall, you can barely get the OS working so that is basicly usable. It also misses a lot of functionality and is not optimized for large screens. It even has trouble maintaining font sizes, dialog boxes, and other visual elements consistent across all its screens on devices larger than 4.5 inches.
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- 05 Nov 2018
Moj, 05 Nov 2018"That said, that the A12X Bionic chipset is so powerful tha... moreWhy did you not read the review before asking about it in the comment section?
=> https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/new-ipad-pro-2018-129-inch
If it's still too difficult, here is the answer: they compared the ipad to a Surface Pro 6 (core i5) and a XPS 13 (core i7). The ipad crushed them at adobe rush (video editing) and adobe lightroom (photo editing)
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- 05 Nov 2018
Anonymous, 05 Nov 2018No 3.5mm jack as STANDARD from iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 (2018) ... moreThe fact that you brought up Galaxy S4 Tab that is barely comparable to 2015 iPad Pro just proves how much of a fanboy you are. Android tablets are irrelevant to any person with a functional brain and don't deserve to be mentioned at all.
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- 05 Nov 2018
"That said, that the A12X Bionic chipset is so powerful that it outperformed Core i7-based laptops in some tasks (while being thinner and lighter and offering great battery life to boot)."
It is not that simple!
Did they mentioned what i7 one? it roughly can be on par with a U series with the same TDP (which means those very weak ones) where the ones with more TDP can crash it in blink of eye!
So as usual apple started to advertise BS like they said iphone 7 can do PS4 grade graphic performance while it was nothing but a lie!
This is good device but there are better ones at the same price with more power like Surface pro 6(256GB / Intel Core i5 / 8GB RAM) and it's full windows experience also you can add Linux to it for more in almost the same price!
So basically it is only for those who love apple and are fans not for those who seek pro grade device(need to add there is Surface Laptop 2 at the same price and still better)
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
pukemon, 05 Nov 2018I was kind of hoping Apple would bring it with the new iPad... moreThe problem with Samsung is the iPad is way better at running apps than Samsung devices.
My iPad is a way better productivity device than my s9 but not as good as my MacBook
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- Arsani
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- 05 Nov 2018
The only scenarios I can think of for using the ipad for work are tasks that require a very portable device. For example showing quick designs and emails to your boss, using it for projectors etc. otherwise If your work can be done while sitting on a desk you are always better off with a laptop/desktop.
And lets not forget ios is not fully optimized for work yet as you dont get a proper file system nor proper multitasking( only max of two windows side by side and slow to set up).
Even the lack of desktop os software shows that it could not replace your desktop/laptop.
So why pay 1000+ $ for this is the real question. It is even more expensive once you add the keyboard and other accessories.
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
Galaxy Note 10, 05 Nov 2018It can never replace current productivity tasks. You need l... moreThe fact that you think this is ment to replace a workstation proves that you do not understand what a workstation does and it invalidates your entire comment. Please, get a clue.
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
Thesis86, 05 Nov 2018What they're still getting wrong is comparing a mobile proc... moreWhat do you mean? iPad Pro outperforms Core i7 in some tasks, in a few years these ARM processors will power most new Macbooks and Macs, they will have more processing power while using less battery than a comparable Intel system.
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- Anonymous
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- 05 Nov 2018
Best iPad to date period.
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- q8peace
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- 05 Nov 2018
Thesis86, 05 Nov 2018What they're still getting wrong is comparing a mobile proc... moreI agree with you this is so stupid