Now that I've used the new 2018 iPad Pro a bit longer, I thought I would share some more in-depth observations about Apple's latest pro tablet. There are some concerns about durability, curious design issues, and really nice aspects in practice. Let's dive in! Handle With Care The 2018 iPad Pro has a slab-sided design reminiscent of the iPhone 4 and 5, but its durability … [Read more...] about Ranting and Raving About the 2018 iPad Pro
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The 2018 iPad Pro is a Beast!
I'm loving the new 2018 iPad Pro. It's amazingly fast, showing off Apple's chops in hardware design like no Macintosh can do. Frankly, it's as important an advance as the iPhone X! Amazing Progress from Apple When the first iPad Pro came out in 2015, I was astonished to see that Apple's in-house A9X CPU had passed the Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs in my old Mac Mini and 2007 MacBook … [Read more...] about The 2018 iPad Pro is a Beast!
Transformative Success – My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 1
This is part 1 of a series of posts on the Apple Watch. Although it won't be available for purchase for months, Apple just announced the new standard in smart watches and wearable computers. It's as far ahead of the status quo as the iPhone was from the "smart" phone pack on its introduction back in 2007. But as it stands, the Apple Watch doesn't transform the market: Although … [Read more...] about Transformative Success – My Thoughts on the Apple Watch, Part 1
Beta Testing United’s Wi-Fi-Based In-Flight Entertainment
I got to try out the new in-flight entertainment system from United Airlines on this morning's flight from Cleveland to San Francisco. This Wi-Fi-based system allows streaming of movies and TV shows to laptops and apple iPad and iPhone devices and is much more satisfying than the old ceiling- or seat-mounted systems. The system is accessed along with standard in-flight … [Read more...] about Beta Testing United’s Wi-Fi-Based In-Flight Entertainment
Repurposing an Older iMac As a Monitor and Server
Long-time readers of my blog may remember my adventures with my 2009 27" iMac - adding eSATA, displaying all of Hamlet, and turning it into a monitor. That last bit has become increasingly handy lately, as I've repurposed that now-old iMac as a monitor and server. Here are some tips, tricks, and lessons if you'd like to do the same! Using an iMac As a Monitor I've known … [Read more...] about Repurposing an Older iMac As a Monitor and Server