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I’d argue that the iPad is an excellent chance to downgrade to a less capable phone. Get an iPhone ~8 — no need for an 11 in combination with an iPad.

ghaff 7y ago
Mostly disagree. The camera progression on newer iPhones is a big differentiator [for many]. Also I don’t more or less always have an iPad in a pocket like I do a phone.
- gherkinnn 7y ago
  Camera is true. Speaking for myself, I’m a hopeless photographer and the iPhone X’ camera won’t save me.
  - ghaff 7y ago
    One big difference with the newer phones is low light performance. I have a bunch of "real" cameras but I so often don't have them with me if I haven't set out with the explicit intention to take pictures. >I’m a hopeless photographer Like anything else you can learn. You may not transform yourself into a great photographer but learning some simple rules and practicing a bit will take you a long way. Smartphones have limitations relative to interchangeable lens cameras. But there's a lot you can do with them.
    - monknomo 7y ago
      I am not a natural photographer, but a couple rules I've followed have made my pictures better: 1. Light up the thing I'm trying to photograph 2. Keep the bright light sources behind me insofar as possible (for example, pictures of a person with the sun behind them are really hard) 3. Turn on the grid lines and try to get interesting things either on the lines or where the lines intersect 4. Line up horizons or vertical lines so the photo is clearly oriented, unless I'm trying to be disorienting
      - ghaff 7y ago
        Probably add rule of thirds. Rules are made to be broken but it's a reasonable starting point. ADDED: A couple of other things. (Usually) have a clear subject of interest. i.e. focus in on something. Probably related. If you are taking pictures of people, for example, get in closer.
        egypturnash 7y ago
        "Turn on the grid lines" is basically "rule of thirds".
        monknomo 7y ago
        that's what I was going for without wanting to explain what the rule is
        monknomo 7y ago
        Totally. Get in closer! Are you too close? No
    - gherkinnn 7y ago
      Low light is an excellent point. Regarding skills; while yes I could learn it — getting to a passable level is entirely possible. It’s just that I don’t really care that much.
icebraining 7y ago
I did that for a long time with a 7" Nexus tablet, but it's hard to carry an iPad in your pocket - even the Mini is almost 8", way too big for any of my pockets -, and if I have to carry a bag, I'd rather bring a full 12" laptop with me.
- gherkinnn 7y ago
  Ah. I prefer my iPad over a laptop for most of my tasks that don’t involve programming. Watching netflix, taking notes, even editing videos (holiday stuff for my own enjoyment), doodling, random browsing, planning trips, etc. I consider its restrictions a feature.

ghaff 7y ago

Mostly disagree. The camera progression on newer iPhones is a big differentiator [for many]. Also I don’t more or less always have an iPad in a pocket like I do a phone.

gherkinnn 7y ago
Camera is true. Speaking for myself, I’m a hopeless photographer and the iPhone X’ camera won’t save me.
- ghaff 7y ago
  One big difference with the newer phones is low light performance. I have a bunch of "real" cameras but I so often don't have them with me if I haven't set out with the explicit intention to take pictures. >I’m a hopeless photographer Like anything else you can learn. You may not transform yourself into a great photographer but learning some simple rules and practicing a bit will take you a long way. Smartphones have limitations relative to interchangeable lens cameras. But there's a lot you can do with them.
  - monknomo 7y ago
    I am not a natural photographer, but a couple rules I've followed have made my pictures better: 1. Light up the thing I'm trying to photograph 2. Keep the bright light sources behind me insofar as possible (for example, pictures of a person with the sun behind them are really hard) 3. Turn on the grid lines and try to get interesting things either on the lines or where the lines intersect 4. Line up horizons or vertical lines so the photo is clearly oriented, unless I'm trying to be disorienting
    - ghaff 7y ago
      Probably add rule of thirds. Rules are made to be broken but it's a reasonable starting point. ADDED: A couple of other things. (Usually) have a clear subject of interest. i.e. focus in on something. Probably related. If you are taking pictures of people, for example, get in closer.
      - egypturnash 7y ago
        "Turn on the grid lines" is basically "rule of thirds".
        monknomo 7y ago
        that's what I was going for without wanting to explain what the rule is
      - monknomo 7y ago
        Totally. Get in closer! Are you too close? No
  - gherkinnn 7y ago
    Low light is an excellent point. Regarding skills; while yes I could learn it — getting to a passable level is entirely possible. It’s just that I don’t really care that much.

icebraining 7y ago

I did that for a long time with a 7" Nexus tablet, but it's hard to carry an iPad in your pocket - even the Mini is almost 8", way too big for any of my pockets -, and if I have to carry a bag, I'd rather bring a full 12" laptop with me.

gherkinnn 7y ago
Ah. I prefer my iPad over a laptop for most of my tasks that don’t involve programming. Watching netflix, taking notes, even editing videos (holiday stuff for my own enjoyment), doodling, random browsing, planning trips, etc. I consider its restrictions a feature.