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I never used the old MacBook, long time Linux and Windows user. But then I started using an iPad for flying (was mandatory, no other platform provided), now an
by t0mas88 7y ago
I never used the old MacBook, long time Linux and Windows user. But then I started using an iPad for flying (was mandatory, no other platform provided), now an iPad Pro. First I used it only for flightplanning with the official apps, but since I have a keyboard for it I no longer bring a laptop and just use the iPad Pro + keyboard as my "computer" when in a hotel as well.
90% of normal people usage works fine. For coding I use remote desktop to AWS, it's actually nicer to work with than the average laptop because you get so much more CPU power and bandwidth.
- jmc5788 7y agoI’m always curious about those who use the iPad as a terminal for coding on AWS/etc. Do you use a keyboard with FN keys (e.g. F1, F2)? This has been the main drawback for me on using an iPad to code: the attached keyboard/case combos for iOS never have FN keys. I realize I could carry a separate physical keyboard, but that takes away a good bit of the portability.
- phoobahr 7y agoI live in vim, write mostly python, and don't need function keys. An iPad gives me a range of vim ports, shells, python environment and one really good gift client. Also the Smart Keyboard is simply the best shape for typing on a seat-back tray table.
- t0mas88 7y agoIntelliJ works fine without F-keys, but I prefer a bit bigger keyboard over the folio ones so you an almost normal keyboard.
- _ph_ 7y agoWhich remote deskop are you using?