The cheap 2018 iPad is great for those things too, but the processor and ram are not up to coping with complex tasks (which I did not realise are that complex, such as displaying very large text fonts as you move from page to page of a book). If you are thinking of coding with Playgrounds, perhaps that too would be too complex? Mark must have his reasons for talking of the iPad Pro!
> On 23 Feb 2019, at 21:07, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > I have an iPad which is fairly old now, but it nevertheless runs the latest > iOS. It's excellent for Facetime calls and for listening to podcasts or > music. I can also read mail on it. > > My iPhone is much newer and faster, but the iPad remains useful for the > purposes that I've mentioned. Whehter you need or want one very much depends > on what you would use it for, and whether you think that justifies the > investment. > > On 2/23/19, 13:20, "'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries" > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 2018 iPad, and a Logictech keyboard > case. This sets a record for my most expensive impulse buy. Feeling very > glad for BestBuy's two-week return policy. lol > > Guess I'm off to play! > Cheers, > Donna > > >> On Feb 23, 2019, at 11:03 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >> I need to set this up again when I find a victim, err, a volunteer, so I >> can make some practice runs and make sure I csan do this on the fly. The >> Focus Blue 5th as made this so simple and so far I like the wauy it all >> works. For this I use the Drafts app because it opens directly to the text >> field. >> >> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >> Many believe that we have been visited >> in the past. What if it were true? >> >>> On 2/23/2019 8:49 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>> Hey ET, >>> That’s an interesting set up. I’ve always hated having to choose between a >>> braille display and a qwerty keyboard, so that actually sounds kind of >>> attractive. Thanks. >>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 10:38 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> If you are ready now, there is no reason to wait for a new model. If >>>> everyone was to wait for the next generation, they may as well, well, wait >>>> forever. (smiles) >>>> >>>> I have the mini 4. Its main purpose is as a backup should something >>>> happen to my hearing. Its in a case with a qwerty keyboard. Pair the mini >>>> with a braille display and I can communicate with others. >>>> >>>> I don't use it much currently but that will change. >>>> >>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>> Many believe that we have been visited >>>> in the past. What if it were true? >>>> >>>>> On 2/23/2019 7:48 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>>>> Thanks. I'll check out 9-5 Mac and see what I can learn. But since I >>>>> envision the iPad being a very secondary device, I'm not sure I need the >>>>> latest and greatest. >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Donna >>>>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 9:34 AM, ilovecountrymusic...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> 2 things. First, if you're considering an iPad, I would hold off as if >>>>>> your looking at a mini, apple says they are releasing an iPad mini 5th >>>>>> gen some time this year. I think 9-5 mac has articles suggesting such. >>>>>> >>>>>> Second. The iPad mini is good for the simple fact that it is only about >>>>>> 7 inches and is great as a small device if you do not have a laptop and >>>>>> you can always get a keyboard to use with it if you do not have one >>>>>> already. I would be interested in other people's thought as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Matthew >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:59 AM >>>>>> To: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries <Macvisionaries@Googlegroups.com> >>>>>> Subject: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad? >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> OK, so Mark has re-awakened the bug in me, and I'm thinking about buying >>>>>> an iPad mini. But I'd like to do a sensibility check first. >>>>>> >>>>>> I've been curious about learning Swift ever since Apple released Swift >>>>>> Playgrounds. However, my interest is largely as a hobby, I don't see >>>>>> myself suddenly embarking on a career as an app developer. With that in >>>>>> mind, I'm wondering if buying an iPad is just a silly expensive >>>>>> purchase. Other than the Swift Playgrounds issue, I've always felt like >>>>>> an iPad would just be redundant, since I have no need whatsoever for the >>>>>> extra screen real-estate. so here's my question. Do any of you own >>>>>> both an iPhone and an iPad? If so, what is the value of having both >>>>>> devices? What niche or need does the iPad fill that the phone does not? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks in advance for any input. >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Donna >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>>>> >>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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