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> Why? Also: - Fewer restrictions, e.g. running apps not from the App Store, transferring media files, and more. - Some people might prefer macOS abstraction

by thih9 5y ago

> Why? Also: - Fewer restrictions, e.g. running apps not from the App Store, transferring media files, and more. - Some people might prefer macOS abstractions; resizable windows, desktop, trash, etc.

thathndude 5y ago
This. I loved the first Microsoft surface, it was exactly what I wanted. A wicked small portable that ran a full OS that could, among other things, run PERL scripts for me. I still don’t think I can do that with iOS, and the 12” MacBook is gone. Sign me up for an 11.7” running full MacOS
- e_proxus 5y ago
  The perfect setup would be an M1 iPad that runs something iOS-like when it is in tablet mode and then switches to macOS when in laptop mode, keeping the apps running. At least, one can dream…
  - thih9 5y ago
    Technically we could duct tape an iPad to the back of a Macbook Air?.. Sure, the CPUs are needlessly duplicated and so is the price but the UX and the form factor seem close? Obviously tongue in cheek, but also a fun thought experiment.