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Question Mark Mound posted:What kind of price range are the decent ones? I’m always kinda reluctant about screen protectors since I assume they leave a mess if you ever want to remove them which is why I was hoping to go down the coating route. They peel right off, adhesive doesn’t stay stuck on the screen.
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And mine was $12 for a 2-pack on Amazon.
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May 9, 2019 13:02
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May 10, 2019 20:06
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Boris Galerkin posted:
Hah, nice. How much is the multiport splitter thing?
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May 10, 2019 21:39
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Boris Galerkin posted:
I kinda don’t- because once I unplug it from the dongle I have a nice spartan iPad to cart around. Except the headphone jack, that one still drives me up a wall. I’m never gonna buy AirPods, at least not as they exist now. The more one understands about how they’re made and how completely, unconscionably disposable they are (battery WILL die after ~18 months, nothing is recyclable or able to be disassembled- just a big glob of adhesive covering all of the recoverable mined elements and holding the drat things together) the more I come to despise Apple’s idea of what “courage” is.
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May 10, 2019 21:46
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Boris Galerkin posted:
This is the tradeoff for trying to replace a laptop with an Ipad, Pro or otherwise.
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May 10, 2019 21:53
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It doesn't look flush. Is that just one of those USB-C hubs they've been selling for macbooks for years? I've been hesitant to try something with that design (as opposed to a normie hub with a cable) because the USB-c port on the laptop can wear out, and that looks like it'll put a lot more strain on it e: I guess you wouldn't need the audio jack for a macbook yet
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May 10, 2019 22:00
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All these review sites keep reviewing these awful dongle type USB-C docks. One of the biggest problems with the dongles is that they have a fixed length, non replaceable cord. They're all garbage and most made by tiny companies to hit a very low price point, and that company won't exist next year when you need warranty repair. Check out the ThinkPad USB-C Dock, it has all those ports, and you can use your own favored color/brand/length cord to hide the ugly thing in a drawer or filing cabinet, rather than attaching it like an ugly tumor to the side of it's head. I have the thunderbolt 3 version of this and it's loving fantastic with my MacBook pro. Also the longer cable's weight is going to be ~50% supported by the table, rather than putting huge strain on the port. I've yet to see any USB-C port fail yet, but if I were, it's because you were waving your iPad around with that tumor wrenching on it
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May 11, 2019 00:54
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Target put the smart keyboards on clearance for the 10.5" and 12.9" at half price. $79.50 and $84.50 respectively. https://www.target.com/p/apple--174--smart-keyboard-for-10-5--ipad-pro---us-english/-/A-52656217 https://www.target.com/p/apple--174--ipad-pro-smart-keyboard/-/A-47956615
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May 11, 2019 01:37
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sourdough posted:Hah, nice. How much is the multiport splitter thing? It’s a kickstarter product so my first reaction was “lol vaporware” but apparently it’s a real company behind it? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypershop/hyperdrive-worlds-1st-usb-c-hub-for-ipad-pro-2018 They’ve even got this hilarious infomercial “it’s too hard” style gif:  e: I’m not marketing for them I swear.
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May 11, 2019 08:58
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So I went to Apple with a buddy to get a 11 pro for his SO and after playing with the 12.9 I’m considering trading my 10.5 in for it. I draw on mine with a small Plex window open so more real estate and an updated pencil would be nice. Also doesn’t seem too clunky with the updated smaller bezel. How real is the bending issue on these? It’s not unusual for me to put my iPad in a padded sleeve and slide it into my backpack or between some clothes in my suitcase. Should I get a more solid hard case for when I travel?
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May 11, 2019 17:50
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Rolo posted:So I went to Apple with a buddy to get a 11 pro for his SO and after playing with the 12.9 I’m considering trading my 10.5 in for it. I draw on mine with a small Plex window open so more real estate and an updated pencil would be nice. Also doesn’t seem too clunky with the updated smaller bezel. I only use the Smart Keyboard Folio on my 12.9 and carry it around all the time. No bends. I have two slots in the padded laptop compartment, so the type of bag you use should inform your choice. I have a Timbuk 2 that has a separate laptop/tablet pocket in it. Everything else gets stuffed in the cavernous main pocket. Now, if you're talking checked luggage or you're going the stuff the bag into an overhead compartment, then by all means get a hardcase.
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May 11, 2019 17:58
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Didn't the bending issue turn out to be a whole lot of nothing? I had a weird issue with my 2nd gen 12.9 where it'd occasionally stop responding to touch while I was holding it. I didn't have to be pressing a touch-sensitive part, but I did have to be in contact with at least the glass bezel. When I adjusted the iPad's position, the problem would go away. Even stranger the Apple Pencil worked fine. I'd be using it in Procreate and suddenly find that I couldn't pinch to zoom or move the canvas with my fingers until I made sure no part of my body was touching the iPad. Apple's never heard of anything like that and I couldn't find anyone else with the same issue online. So no idea, but there was serious light leakage on one side. Perhaps some kind of manufacturing defect that manifested itself in a really weird way. Fruit stand was great. I was in and out in 20 minutes for a weird issue no one could duplicate. Problem hasn't occurred again. 
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May 11, 2019 18:56
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Krispy Wafer posted:Didn't the bending issue turn out to be a whole lot of nothing? I’m hoping it was the usual early defect cycle where they quietly take in units and refine manufacturing to reduce occurrences without actually acknowledging it. Check anal forums like MacRumors I guess.
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May 11, 2019 19:45
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I’ve had my 3rd gen since launch and traveled all over the world with it in my backpack with no issues.
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May 11, 2019 19:51
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Rolo posted:
I can’t tell you how hardcore the 12.9 will hold up against various real world scenarios... but I’m on my 2nd 12.9 Pro and it’s flat as a board.
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May 12, 2019 00:55
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I think BENDGATE was some people getting their $1K tablet pre-bent, out of the box, not that they are particularly bendy in use compared to any other ipad
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May 12, 2019 19:33
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There was that video of the guy using his full strength to bend one in half. Apparently that translated to “basically paper” in the minds of the frothing masses of Reddit et al.
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May 12, 2019 23:00
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Boris Galerkin posted:It’s a kickstarter product so my first reaction was “lol vaporware” but apparently it’s a real company behind it? I kickstarted this! It works really good, I use it on both my iPad and my MBP all the time. It does get a bit hot sometimes though.
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Weedle posted:There was that video of the guy using his full strength to bend one in half. Apparently that translated to “basically paper” in the minds of the frothing masses of Reddit et al. No, it was definitely this Clark Nova posted:I think BENDGATE was some people getting their $1K tablet pre-bent, out of the box, not that they are particularly bendy in use compared to any other ipad Which is why Apple responded with "some bend is normal and won't negatively impact usage", and lol if you're defending that
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May 13, 2019 06:47
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Krispy Wafer posted:Didn't the bending issue turn out to be a whole lot of nothing? My launch 3rd gen 12.9 had the same issue, things like swiping to bring up the dock would take 4-5 swipes to register. I did an express replacement (Free if you have AC+, just a hold on a CC) and my replacement has been great. As for the bending, like people have said it's an out of the box issue- nothing to do with usage. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209403
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sourdough posted:Which is why Apple responded with "some bend is normal and won't negatively impact usage", and lol if you're defending that They said their tolerances are 400 microns and if it's more than that you're free to return it.
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May 13, 2019 16:21
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Since there's a camera wart it won't sit flat on a table anyway so why does it matter if it's "bent"?
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Just lol if you don’t have a lab grade caliper with micrometer precision to check for bentness every night before you go to bed.
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May 14, 2019 06:09
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Me, sweating and disheveled, returning my 15th iPad: i said STRAIGHT.
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May 14, 2019 21:08
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Trying to figure if I get an Air if I should go for the 256GB or just 64 if it will mostly just be used for web browsing, watching streaming vids and based on apple arcade perhaps some light gaming.
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priznat posted:Trying to figure if I get an Air if I should go for the 256GB or just 64 if it will mostly just be used for web browsing, watching streaming vids and based on apple arcade perhaps some light gaming. 64 should be fine honestly.
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Kilometers Davis posted:64 should be fine honestly. Yeah that’s my thinking.. if it was 32 I would be concerned. Can put the price diff towards a keyboard or pencil.
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priznat posted:Yeah that’s my thinking.. if it was 32 I would be concerned. Can put the price diff towards a keyboard or pencil. If you like drawing and taking notes etc the pencil rules. It’s so satisfying to use with something like Procreate. That combo totally brought back my love for visual art.
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Kilometers Davis posted:If you like drawing and taking notes etc the pencil rules. It’s so satisfying to use with something like Procreate. That combo totally brought back my love for visual art. Me too. Holy cow me too. I hadn't drawn in YEARS. Decades. Now I love it. Brings me so much joy!
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May 14, 2019 23:04
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sourdough posted:No, it was definitely this Nah, it’s completely indefensible and if I ended up with one of those and they wouldn’t exchange it I’d do a chargeback asap
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May 14, 2019 23:14
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Feenix posted:Me too. Holy cow me too. I hadn't drawn in YEARS. Decades. Now I love it. Brings me so much joy! Right? It’s becoming a huge part of my life again  It’s doubly surprising too because I really dislike doing anything virtual that is possible analog/real/whatever. The Apple Pencil feels so good that it got me past that and Procreate is such a well made app that I’m totally hooked. This is all on an og 12.9” too so I’m sure new iPads are even better in some ways.
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May 14, 2019 23:31
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I demand that all of my purchases be infinitely rigid.
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May 14, 2019 23:33
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Is the logitech crayon a better option at all than the og pencil or nah?
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May 14, 2019 23:38
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priznat posted:Is the logitech crayon a better option at all than the og pencil or nah? The Crayon doesn't have pressure sensitivity and doesn't work with the Pro, so no.
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Ok good to know! It’s too bad the pencil gen 2 doesn’t work with the air but I guess they had no way to charge it then.
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withak posted:I demand that all of my purchases be infinitely rigid. Boy do I have the tablet for you! 
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Kilometers Davis posted:Right? It’s becoming a huge part of my life again I had the old 12.9. It was great with pencil and procreate. Somehow the new 12.9 is he t even better. It’s pretty amazing.
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Boris Galerkin posted:Just lol if you don’t have a lab grade caliper You pay $10 to post on an internet forum but you don't have $10 for a digital calliper? Let me guess do you just eyeball it when you pour pasta into the water, rather than use a $10 gram scale to do portion control, you fat gently caress
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Hadlock posted:You pay $10 to post on an internet forum but you don't have $10 for a digital calliper? Let me guess do you just eyeball it when you pour pasta into the water, rather than use a $10 gram scale to do portion control, you fat gently caress Goodness gracious
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