Yeah I'm looking at a new machine now that will cost me over 3000 NZ dollars, That's an MBA with 500GB and 16GB ram. Crazy like that.
-----Original Message----- From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, 27 February 2019 1:33 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad? Yeah, I know. That's really crazy. Donna > On Feb 25, 2019, at 11:49 PM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: > > Hi Donna, > Yeah we're not as lucky as you guys. > > Our apple product pricing is over the top, > > Smallest sized iPad mini is 500 nz dollars. > > -----Original Message----- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, 26 February 2019 12:46 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad? > > Simon, > > I ended up getting my iPad 128 for about $70 less than the Mini 4 would have > cost me. > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Feb 25, 2019, at 3:11 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >> >> Hi donna, >> >> I've asked myself tht same question. >> >> As for the ipad, >> Yeah that iPad has a slightly slower processor and very basic features. >> >> It's meant as an entry level device. >> >> I'm just looking at the minis and that 2018 model, The price points >> at the 2018 model being the better choice of purchase. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2019 1:48 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad? >> >> So here's another question. I had assumed that the reason you need to run >> Swift on an iPad was because it is faster. Clearly that's not the case. >> since it isn't speed, why is it that you can't run Swift on a phone? Screen >> real-estate? >> Cheers, >> Donna >> >> >>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 5:17 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>> >>> I am ok with the speed difference though it sure stands out next to my 8+. >>> >>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>> Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were >>> true? >>> >>> On 2/23/2019 2:45 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>>> You know, the speed thing that Harry mentioned really has come as a >>>> surprise. I've been reading online and saw a comparison of the iPad >>>> processor with the iPhone 7. I would have expected the iPad to be much >>>> faster than that. >>>> Cheers, >>>> Donna >>>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:07 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries >>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have an iPad which is fairly old now, but it nevertheless runs the >>>>> latest iOS. It's excellent for Facetime calls and for listening to >>>>> podcasts or music. I can also read mail on it. >>>>> >>>>> My iPhone is much newer and faster, but the iPad remains useful for the >>>>> purposes that I've mentioned. Whehter you need or want one very much >>>>> depends on what you would use it for, and whether you think that >>>>> justifies the investment. >>>>> >>>>> On 2/23/19, 13:20, "'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries" >>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 2018 iPad, and a Logictech >>>>> keyboard case. This sets a record for my most expensive impulse >>>>> buy. Feeling very glad for BestBuy's two-week return policy. lol >>>>> >>>>> Guess I'm off to play! >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 11:03 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I need to set this up again when I find a victim, err, a volunteer, so I >>>>>> can make some practice runs and make sure I csan do this on the fly. The >>>>>> Focus Blue 5th as made this so simple and so far I like the wauy it all >>>>>> works. For this I use the Drafts app because it opens directly to the >>>>>> text field. >>>>>> >>>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>>>> Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it >>>>>> were true? >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2/23/2019 8:49 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>>>>>> Hey ET, >>>>>>> That’s an interesting set up. I’ve always hated having to choose >>>>>>> between a braille display and a qwerty keyboard, so that actually >>>>>>> sounds kind of attractive. Thanks. >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 10:38 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you are ready now, there is no reason to wait for a new >>>>>>>> model. If everyone was to wait for the next generation, they >>>>>>>> may as well, well, wait forever. (smiles) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have the mini 4. Its main purpose is as a backup should something >>>>>>>> happen to my hearing. Its in a case with a qwerty keyboard. Pair the >>>>>>>> mini with a braille display and I can communicate with others. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I don't use it much currently but that will change. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>>>>>> Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it >>>>>>>> were true? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 2/23/2019 7:48 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>>>>>>>> Thanks. I'll check out 9-5 Mac and see what I can learn. But since >>>>>>>>> I envision the iPad being a very secondary device, I'm not sure I >>>>>>>>> need the latest and greatest. >>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>>>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 9:34 AM, ilovecountrymusic...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 2 things. First, if you're considering an iPad, I would hold off as >>>>>>>>>> if your looking at a mini, apple says they are releasing an iPad >>>>>>>>>> mini 5th gen some time this year. I think 9-5 mac has articles >>>>>>>>>> suggesting such. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Second. The iPad mini is good for the simple fact that it is only >>>>>>>>>> about 7 inches and is great as a small device if you do not have a >>>>>>>>>> laptop and you can always get a keyboard to use with it if you do >>>>>>>>>> not have one already. I would be interested in other people's >>>>>>>>>> thought as well. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Matthew >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>>>> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:59 AM >>>>>>>>>> To: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>>>> <Macvisionaries@Googlegroups.com> >>>>>>>>>> Subject: Any good reason to own both an iPhone and an iPad? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> OK, so Mark has re-awakened the bug in me, and I'm thinking about >>>>>>>>>> buying an iPad mini. But I'd like to do a sensibility check first. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I've been curious about learning Swift ever since Apple released >>>>>>>>>> Swift Playgrounds. However, my interest is largely as a hobby, I >>>>>>>>>> don't see myself suddenly embarking on a career as an app developer. >>>>>>>>>> With that in mind, I'm wondering if buying an iPad is just a silly >>>>>>>>>> expensive purchase. Other than the Swift Playgrounds issue, I've >>>>>>>>>> always felt like an iPad would just be redundant, since I have no >>>>>>>>>> need whatsoever for the extra screen real-estate. so here's my >>>>>>>>>> question. Do any of you own both an iPhone and an iPad? If so, >>>>>>>>>> what is the value of having both devices? What niche or need does >>>>>>>>>> the iPad fill that the phone does not? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance for any input. >>>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>>>>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>>>>>>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>>>>>>>> list itself. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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