iPad Pro Help me decide if I should buy an iPad Pro (non-creative)

[craftEcowgirl]

Not the lap, my shoulders. Even with a stand/case (I have the Smart Cover) or pillow, I find I need to hold onto the sides of the iPad Pro to keep it balanced on my lap. After a while, my shoulders get stiff.

Then you need a better case. As you shouldnt need to hold it. Check out Zoogue exec for ipad pro on Amazon

 

[silverblack]

The iPad pro will not be any bulkier than a 13" MacBook. Last time I flew, many people were using their laptops on the plane. Why would the iPP all of a sudden be "too big"?

 

[arftech99]

No way, you'd want a Mini 4 for all this.

The Pro is going to be too bulky and unwieldy. I picture you on your flight holding that big screen taking up all the space from each arm rest thinking over and over how ridiculous it was to get this thing.

Now, that's just silly. How big do you think the IPP really is?

 

[Night Spring]

Then you need a better case. As you shouldnt need to hold it. Check out Zoogue exec for ipad pro on Amazon

I don't know how you sit with the iPad on your lap, but I like to shift around a lot while I read, so each time I shift I need to adjust the iPad. I don't see how a different case will help with that,

 

[maflynn]

VPN into the enterprise, my company fully supports iOS devices

I wouldn't want to do this on an iPad. I've used GotomyPC on an iPad before and while its "functional" I'd not really want to spend an extended time trying to access a computer, resources or applications. The lack of a mouse (and for me a keyboard) was what made it a bad experience.

 

[JonSarge3108]

I wouldn't want to do this on an iPad. I've used GotomyPC on an iPad before and while its "functional" I'd not really want to spend an extended time trying to access a computer, resources or applications. The lack of a mouse (and for me a keyboard) was what made it a bad experience.

Isn't VPN different to VNC ?

One gets you into their network (VPN) and one logs you into a computer screen (VNC) ... When I used to work for a big business I had to VPN before I could even download my email due to security, but I never logged into a computer screen except my own.

Maybe someone can correct my confusion ?

 

[maflynn]

Isn't VPN different to VNC ?

Yes, which is why I say computer, resources and applications

Enterprise services, apps and what not are based on desktop computers, i.e., keyboard and mouse. I was on call and I needed to access the corporate network, I did it via Gotomypc because that's how my company does things. Using that without a mouse was problematic. I know the VPN is a little different but if the OP was trying to access corporate resources, those resources most likely would be built for keyboard mouse. Perhaps they're not, and I know I do things that many people don't, i.e., manage servers.

 

[DNichter]

I am still trying to decide myself, but keep going back and forth. I have an Air 2 currently and have been itching to upgrade, but I am not sure if it is worth it or not. I really like the portability of my Air, but it rarely leaves the house, and I can definitely see the advantages of the screen size. I just wish the software would catch up with the hardware, but the Pro should be future proof and be perfect for iOS 10. Would love to sell my Air and MacBook Pro for a iPad Pro.

 

[Mystro]

If you want the best and can afford it then the Pro is the clear alpha tablet.

 

[DavidLynch]

My iPad Pro has replaced both my iPad Air and MacBook. I use it for everything I used my MacBook/iPad combined for: browsing, Microsoft Office, light photo editing, managing a few Wordpress sites, email, watching movies, reading magazines, some very light gaming. It's more than surpassed my expectations. I imagine it'd be big for reading books on, though I still use a Kindle Paperwhite for that and did so when I had a standard iPad as well.