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The iPad by virtue of its form factor, sucks for typing anything longer than a short message. You can't hold it comfortably like a smartphone, or place it on an
by mantap 7y ago
The iPad by virtue of its form factor, sucks for typing anything longer than a short message. You can't hold it comfortably like a smartphone, or place it on an unsturdy surface like a laptop. Everything about the typing experience on an iPad feels distinctly second class.
This is a problem for a computing device because writing is a pillar of human culture and economy. A device that places writing second is a device that has excluded itself from vast swathes of what people use computers for.
iPads are good at many thing that involves passive consumption, or drawing using the Pencil, or pressing buttons, etc.
I have an iPad and it complements my laptop well - I use it for reading music. The iPad is not a failure. But it's also not replacing my laptop. It is an accessory to it. I'm sure that Apple, a company that sold me both devices, is ecstatic about that.
- Terretta 7y agoOn the contrary, the iPad Pro with Apple Smart Keyboard is spectacular for typing all the things — anywhere you happen to be. Takes up half the depth of a laptop, or braces firmly on your lap. In fact, given the way it’s balanced, only takes about 2” of table ledge, the keyboard can hang in the air and still firm enough to type on. It places writing first, whether with pencil or keyboard, no laptop does both as well.
- knolax 7y agoIronic that a machine proportioned and named after a writing medium can't handle writing well.