The iPad discussion is all about moving goal posts and hand wavy things. In other words, it’s about framing and context. But it’s also about fluff. Let’s start with the fluff. It’s kinda like cotton candy. Sweet and interesting at first but not a lot there when you really bite into it.
A few days ago Jason Snell, wrote his latest on how the iPad has been failing him. And, predictably, a host of prominent pundits chimed in. ... https://beardystarstuff.net/2023/08/31/the-ipad-discussion.html
@dennyhenke Another great post, Denny. This recent set of articles made me realize that not enough people are writing about the iPad. I don’t mean comparing it to a Mac, but just using it, how it solves problems, and how it works for them. You mentioned previously about the old-school magazines that used to do this for the platforms of the day. And I agree this is lacking today.
I’ve been away from blogging for too long as travel, life, and other issues have gotten in the way. But I’m going to get back to it, and this will be one of my focus areas.
@coperob @dennyhenke I will read it!
FWIW, had I not bought an M1 MacBook Air, I would have kept my iPad alongside a Windows laptop. The iPad is a fantastic tablet. But for me, it was not a great laptop replacement. And after using my Mac for a year and never really using my iPad, I sold it.
@jasonmcfadden @dennyhenke I think it’s so great that Apple has more than one awesome platform! I love my Mac but just don’t use it much any more. For me, the iPad does everything I need. But I totally get what you’re saying, Jason. These discussions around people wanting the iPad to be a Mac are just silly, IMHO.
@coperob @dennyhenke I started to find a reason why people want the iPad to do more…so I might blog about that. 🙂