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I tried the same as a programmer. I used Prompt to SSH into a EC2 machine and did all my coding there. I loved the size but had problems with multi-tasking, deb
by dvcrn 9y ago
I tried the same as a programmer. I used Prompt to SSH into a EC2 machine and did all my coding there. I loved the size but had problems with multi-tasking, debugging and especially spotty WiFi in cafes. Also tried the route of jailbreaking and using Prompt to connect to a local SSH server but that didn't work so well either because of missing software.
The thing that then really pissed me off was that iOS9 changed all of the keybindings so my bluetooth iPad keyboard with it's function keys all of a sudden became almost-useless. I still don't know how to switch the input language. Something with space? If I click the switch-language-key it just opens Spotlight.
Now I just degraded it to my media tablet that Airplays stuff to my TV, write scripts and documents and just organize my day-to-day. Though I wouldn't absolutely care if I wouldn't have it anymore. It's a 'extra' that makes certain things slightly more convenient but by no means do I think of it as a necessary tool.
I'm going to buy the next 12" MBP to replace it but I do hope for a better blend between iPad and Mac. If I could program on that thing more reliably I would.
- swombat 9y agoI'd recommend trying out the Apple Smart Keyboard case. You can always return it in 2 weeks if you don't like it. It is currently, imho, the best keyboard Apple makes.