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herding cats

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64. A pro has a bigger screen, processor and more memory.
Wed Sep 7, 2022, 09:18 PM
Sep 2022

It can use the pencil and feels a natural fit with a keyboard (which I use only if I'm working) more so than the air I had before. I can use apps which make it work well for my business and home needs. It has a more than decent rear facing camera for zoom meetings and an excellent front facing camera for pics of the kiddos and kitties, or whatever your groove is.

I think for most folks, the air is perfect. It's powerful, lighter and more easily hand held than the pro. I'd never have changed if not for needing a bigger (but not too big) on the go device.

I'm an Apple person mostly. My work issued me an iPhone some years ago and drew me in. Apple Watch, iPods, MacBook and my iPad. I do have a gaming PC which is windows which I adore, so I guess I'm into both OS's just for different reasons.

I know folks who love their chrome tablet's, too. Those have a windows mode, no app needed I'm told.

It's just a matter of preference. If your phone is android, I'd say go for an android based tablet, same for iOS.

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What do you typically view DU on? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 OP
small laptop DURHAM D Sep 2022 #1
Just added Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #4
Dont most people use just one hand on tablets and ipads? nt DURHAM D Sep 2022 #8
???? I don't know Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #14
IPad Pro 12.9 inch Nevilledog Sep 2022 #2
:). Guess I shoulda done it by screen size:(. Duh Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #6
Then there would have been too many options! Nevilledog Sep 2022 #7
Same! Elessar Zappa Sep 2022 #31
I love mine. Can't even remember the last time I used a computer. Nevilledog Sep 2022 #33
Same here. herding cats Sep 2022 #59
How is it different than IPad Air? My friend just bought one for her boyfriend and he loves it. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #62
A pro has a bigger screen, processor and more memory. herding cats Sep 2022 #64
Over the years dweller Sep 2022 #3
What's the difference between large and small laptop??? elleng Sep 2022 #5
Size Nevilledog Sep 2022 #9
Lol Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #15
Size doesn't matter. LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #18
Not after you've spent your life lying about what 8" is.... Nevilledog Sep 2022 #22
8 inches??????? LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #23
Sure, Stumpy Nevilledog Sep 2022 #24
Please, I consider you a friend, and my friends normally call me LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #30
I really don't know how to respond to that. Nevilledog Sep 2022 #35
I mentioned size because I move my small laptop around the house and travel with it. DURHAM D Sep 2022 #10
Excellent question. Shows how little I know:). Actually I was just trying Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #12
Android tablet mostly, sometimes my phone. Emile Sep 2022 #11
8 x 12" laptop elleng Sep 2022 #13
Nice. Can you get texts hooked in? Guess I'm in a texting Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #16
My phone is old flip, can with difficulty take pics on Nikon of phone screen, elleng Sep 2022 #20
If you have an iPhone you can get calls and texts right on your iPad. Nevilledog Sep 2022 #25
Tablet sometimes (including now). Large laptop other times. highplainsdem Sep 2022 #17
95% desktop computer, 5% phone. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #19
I use my small laptop wendyb-NC Sep 2022 #21
I view it on both, pretty much equally. Captain Zero Sep 2022 #26
PC MustLoveBeagles Sep 2022 #27
Varies. Treefrog Sep 2022 #28
Caffeine! nt Shermann Sep 2022 #29
Other. WarGamer Sep 2022 #32
Sorry.. obviously I used old technology lexicon :( Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #41
that's not on you!!! WarGamer Sep 2022 #45
Lol. I'm a Windows Op System person Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #49
I use a desktop with a 43" 4k tv as a monitor. Dysfunctional Sep 2022 #34
desktop and samsung tablet IcyPeas Sep 2022 #36
Medium sized laptop. Wingus Dingus Sep 2022 #37
Mostly on my desktop computer. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #38
Agree! There is nothing as good as a keyboard & desktop Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #44
Why do you ask? Meowmee Sep 2022 #39
Hello!!! Just asking cuz I HAD this theory that people Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #42
I personally use my phone to text or make actual phone calls. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #46
Probably why I need a new set of eyes...:) Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #47
Ok Meowmee Sep 2022 #50
Did you change font size in settings? Or sounds like Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #51
Yes even at 300 tiny letters Meowmee Sep 2022 #52
Girl! That is definitely not right. Get a guru to look at it Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #53
Yes Meowmee Sep 2022 #54
Mostly my tablet, now and then my phone. nt Raine Sep 2022 #40
I was SO wrong... Thought phone would be #1 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #43
The average age of DU is near 60 Polybius Sep 2022 #55
I guess because of phone calls and texting. All in one.?? Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #61
I've been on line since one of the first Computer Cafes in The East Village NYC '95.. electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #67
Me too Victor_c3 Sep 2022 #66
85% laptop, 10% phone / iPad, 5% desktop Initech Sep 2022 #48
I use my tablet GP6971 Sep 2022 #56
It ain't actually a desktop; I keep banging the thing with my knee. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #57
Nothing better!!!! Nothing as simple and easy! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #60
34" LG Ultrawide Monitor pecosbob Sep 2022 #58
Jumbotron 48656c6c6f20 Sep 2022 #63
It's usually my phone EnergizedLib Sep 2022 #65
I haven't had or needed a computer for years. tavernier Sep 2022 #68
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