After five days of using the iPad Mini, it became obvious: sometimes an iPad is not just an iPad. Confused? *** If you are a regular reader, then you are familiar with my workflow. I switched my entire workflow to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. I own a Mac Mini (attached to an XDR Display) because … Continue reading The iPad Mini (2021) Review
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You may have read the news that the University of Nevada, Reno, will give every member of its incoming freshman class an iPad Air (along with a keyboard and a pencil.) In and of itself, this development isn’t all that newsworthy, but it does hark back to something I have been thinking about for a … Continue reading The Paradigm Shift
Field Notes: 11.27.2020
Things I tweeted today. Good piece! As an iPad loyalist, the only difference between MacBook Pro with M1 and iPad Pro 2020 edition: M1 has put lap back in the laptop. And the magic keyboard can’t compete with that. I still prefer. My iPad Pro has a better screen, pencil, camera, mic/speaker & LTE. # Why I … Continue reading Field Notes: 11.27.2020
iPad at 10. An affair forever
And just like that, the iPad is ten years old. How time has flown! If anything, my appreciation for the device has only increased. Ten years ago, I thought it was a slate for the imagination — and more importantly, a tool of joy. It opened up computing to those, like my mom, who had never really used a … Continue reading iPad at 10. An affair forever
My 2c on the iPad vs Mac debate
Two of my favorite writers, John Gruber and Ben Brooks are weighing in on the Mac vs iPad debate. It is a highly debated topic, especially in light of the slower release of Mac computers, relatively feeble upgrades of the new machines and the growing oomph of the iPad, especially the iPad Pros. Continue reading “My 2c on the iPad vs Mac debate”
Waiting for the New iPad Pro
I love my new MacBook. It is 12 inches of Retina goodness, and it weighs next to nothing. For what I do — write, email, read stuff on the web, sometimes lightly edit photos — it is plenty good. I love that there isn’t any fan noise. However, I dislike that I need to keep it plugged … Continue reading Waiting for the New iPad Pro
7 notable things…
When catching up with my reading online after a weekend without devices, I found these seven things interesting enough to sharing. #TechIsFashion “We didn’t think before about the idea that buying an iPad to take pictures on was actually more important to somebody than buying a handbag.” Suzie Menkes, Vogue’s international fashion editor in an interview. Fashion … Continue reading 7 notable things…
All About That iPhone 6+
Because you know I’m all about that 6+ ‘Bout that 6+, no Mini I’m all about that 6+ ‘Bout that 6+, no Mini I’m all about that 6+ ‘Bout that 6+, no Mini I’m all about that 6+ ‘Bout that 6+ In early January I wrote a post called “iPhone, the behemoth.” In it I detailed … Continue reading All About That iPhone 6+
Matt MacInnis
Matt MacInnis is the co-founder and CEO of Inkling Systems. He started the digital publishing company after leaving Apple. The rumors of the iPad might have had something to do with his decision. Introduction Almost every day I wonder why the book hasn’t been reinvented. New technologies have helped us make the publishing process and … Continue reading Matt MacInnis
Why blame others
I guess one could say that the iPhone killed Nokia and the iPad killed the Finnish paper industry, but we’ll make a comeback.” Alexander Stubb, Prime Minister, Finland after S&P cut its AAA rating. It has become habitual to see people blame others for their own mistakes and stupidity. The music industry blames Spotify, Pandora and Apple. The … Continue reading Why blame others