LuisTX
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Post by LuisTX on Oct 30, 2018 13:58:03 GMT -5
With Apple announcing the new iPad Pro today with the option of 1TB of storage, it got me thinking if there are people are truly only use a tablet and not a computer. While I don't need a tablet at all, I do have 3 iPads and use them for different things. One gets used more than the other 2 combined. But anyway, for me, I still use apps such as ProTools and Photoshop, which are computer only, so I personally still need a computer. Now, if those apps ever came to the iPad as-is, then maybe I'd change my mind. And if Apple would do what Microsoft did with their Surface and bring macOS to the iPad, then I would definitely consider it. Until then, I still need a computer for the reasons I mentioned, and for the occasional need to burn a disc.
What about everyone else, is there anyone here who only uses a tablet and no longer own a computer at all, and if so, what kind of tablet do you have and what kind of things do you use it for that does not require a computer?
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Post by ET had AIDS on Oct 30, 2018 15:07:15 GMT -5
I'm so broke, I've converted from computer to broken screen Chromebook patched to my TV. I just run it on the big screen. No OS, just a browser. It sucks, but every other computer I have croaked and I can't afford a new laptop.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Oct 30, 2018 15:23:05 GMT -5
Nope, I still use a computer tower but I have it connected to my TV. I don't need to be on a computer on the go to justify having a tablet.
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Post by Weemanv1 on Oct 30, 2018 15:40:07 GMT -5
Never gonna happen. There is so much I can only comfortably do with a strong computer with two screens from my job to gaming.
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Post by theMOESIAH on Oct 30, 2018 21:06:06 GMT -5
I think for the average person a tablet or decent phone is enough. The only people who really only need PCs are gamers and people who use them for work.
That's not to say that they shouldn't, it's still a matter of preference. I'm just saying that phones and tablets are powerful enough to use as your only device.
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Post by Valbroski on Oct 30, 2018 21:51:43 GMT -5
No, I'd much rather use my iMac or Macbook pro. I still need a physical keyboard.
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Post by Nivro™ on Oct 30, 2018 22:27:17 GMT -5
I have a tablet and a Galaxy S9+ but Id still take my lap top for surfing any day of the week.
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Post by bababooey on Oct 31, 2018 8:55:11 GMT -5
I converted to only a tablet years ago. Since then I’ve converted back to only a computer. I just feel like I can trust a computer more.
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Post by BØRNS on Nov 1, 2018 14:24:09 GMT -5
No, it's way more challenging to program/compile on a tablet.
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Post by LK3 on Nov 2, 2018 18:04:13 GMT -5
I don’t own any iPads/tablets myself. Would much rather use a laptop or computer. Only time I’ll use my girlfriend’s iPad is to stream football games on ESPN. If there’s something I don’t need to use a computer for I have an iPhone, so why need an iPad? And vice versa.. iPad is just a bigger phone lol.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Nov 8, 2018 10:19:29 GMT -5
I haven’t had a computer in years.
I use my phone only
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Sting
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Post by Sting on Nov 8, 2018 12:13:38 GMT -5
Never gonna happen. There is so much I can only comfortably do with a strong computer with two screens from my job to gaming. Same here |
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Post by HHH316 on Nov 8, 2018 14:53:00 GMT -5
I couldn't imagine doing that. I know I can use photoshop in a mobile version, but tablet screens can only do so much. I rely a lot on calibration.
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Post by Escape The Rules on Nov 8, 2018 19:12:59 GMT -5
Nah, don't think I'll ever stop using a laptop. It's just so much easier. A full screen laptop or computer is what I've always known. I don't even have a tablet of any kind, couldn't imagine life without a desktop screen and keyboard.
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Post by kennyw86v2 on Nov 8, 2018 20:17:51 GMT -5
Com...puter? Never heard of her
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Post by 235guy on Nov 9, 2018 12:41:03 GMT -5
No I just have a laptop that is always plugged in cuz the battery died awhile back. lol
Most people I know only use smartphones or whatever to get on the internet/facebook..
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Post by Brad on Nov 10, 2018 0:57:44 GMT -5
I could probably go tablet/phone only if it weren't for my job requiring that I have/use a laptop. Never really considered it until reading this post, but truthfully on my days I'm not working, I don't touch my laptop.
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Nov 10, 2018 2:05:19 GMT -5
Nope sticking with a laptop don't buy into the hype of tablets theyre just over sized mobile phones.
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Nov 10, 2018 21:55:02 GMT -5
Not at all. As much as I like my iPad Pro, there are apps that feel more comfortable using my iMac with. I'm also using my phone a lot so its refreshing to be using a mouse and keyboard instead of swiping and tapping.
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Post by PJ on Nov 11, 2018 7:40:09 GMT -5
Our computer hasn’t worked in years. I do everything on my phone or tablet.
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