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0 pointsgherkinnn6y ago0 comments

I’d argue that the iPad is an excellent chance to downgrade to a less capable phone.

Get an iPhone ~8 — no need for an 11 in combination with an iPad.

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ghaff6y ago· 2 in thread

Mostly disagree. The camera progression on newer iPhones is a big differentiator [for many]. Also I don’t more or less always have an iPad in a pocket like I do a phone.

gherkinnnOP6y ago

Camera is true. Speaking for myself, I’m a hopeless photographer and the iPhone X’ camera won’t save me.

ghaff6y ago

One big difference with the newer phones is low light performance. I have a bunch of "real" cameras but I so often don't have them with me if I haven't set out with the explicit intention to take pictures.

>I’m a hopeless photographer

Like anything else you can learn. You may not transform yourself into a great photographer but learning some simple rules and practicing a bit will take you a long way. Smartphones have limitations relative to interchangeable lens cameras. But there's a lot you can do with them.

icebraining6y ago· 1 in thread

I did that for a long time with a 7" Nexus tablet, but it's hard to carry an iPad in your pocket - even the Mini is almost 8", way too big for any of my pockets -, and if I have to carry a bag, I'd rather bring a full 12" laptop with me.

gherkinnnOP6y ago

Ah. I prefer my iPad over a laptop for most of my tasks that don’t involve programming.

Watching netflix, taking notes, even editing videos (holiday stuff for my own enjoyment), doodling, random browsing, planning trips, etc.

I consider its restrictions a feature.

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