Tablet rec.

[Airstream]

Is the 256GB iPad Pro 11-inch sufficient to run mobile? Is the 13-inch better? or is it better to have 512GB or 1TB?

Plenty. Don’t even need 256gb.

 

[OSU Beavers]

I heard that Apple dropped the wide angle rear facing camera for the latest iPad. What is the best model that still had a wide angle rear facing camera?

 

[Airstream]

• I heard that Apple dropped the wide angle rear facing camera for the latest iPad. What is the best model that still had a wide angle rear facing camera?

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations - 2020 to 2022): Include a 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear camera system.
  • Newer models like the M4 iPad Pro and recent iPad Air models have reverted back to a single main rear Wide-angle lens rather than dual rear lenses. Meanwhile, almost all modern iPads (including base models, Air, and Pro) feature an Ultra Wide front-facing camera for Center Stage video calls, which is different from a rear wide-angle zoom setup.

This is off AI. So you will need to verify. It sounds to me like it can still be wide angle. It just doesn’t have 2 lenses. I would call apple support and ask them. They are really good about giving you information.

Also if you have a Best Buy close by you should just go and try them out. My IPAD (IPad pro 2nd Generation) does have a wide angle lens on the back, which works pretty well. I just use my IPHONE, so can’t tell you how it works in the field.

My wife has a newer IPAD with the M chip. It runs kind of hot. She hasn’t had any problems with it though. I love my IPAD. I use it all the time as a kind of laptop. And if you get an IPAD get the IPAD keyboard. It is expensive, but you will not regret it. Makes that IPAD very functional. I have had my IPAD and keyboard for 5 years. Still runs like new.

 

[OSU Beavers]

I am going to want the 13" iPad with my eyes.

 

[Zoe]

I am just curious for you computer geeks. How much time does the Ipad save you vs going back to office and typing in the data at your desk?

 

[cashcatz]

I heard that Apple dropped the wide angle rear facing camera for the latest iPad. What is the best model that still had a wide angle rear facing camera?

Yeah, they did. Just get a preowned refurb from Amazon. Must be M1 chip or newer (pro models) if you want LiDAR. Got mine for $400, it's basically a computer - great device just to have around. No need for latest model.

 

[Zoe]

Yeah, they did. Just get a preowned refurb from Amazon. Must be M1 chip or newer (pro models) if you want LiDAR. Got mine for $400, it's basically a computer - great device just to have around. No need for latest model.

How much time does it save you field work vs going back at office?

 

[Cob]

I prefer using a smaller 8 inch tablet in the field, using a large 10 inch or larger tablet becomes kind on cumbersome in my opinion, I use an 8 inch Galaxy tablet with a hard cover, long strap to go around neck and a handle behind the hard cover to hold it better.

 

[Cob]

How much time does it save you field work vs going back at office?

It depends on how you use it, I basically use it for the subject property photos, sketch and field notes, I just have to clean up the sketch some when I get back, but I don't have to do the entire sketch again, all my subject property photos are already done and in the report, so I don't have to upload those into the report.

It's just like a clipboard and paper, except it's electronic, once you use it (tablet in the field) 10-15 times, it becomes second nature. I like becuase I am not doing things twice, I am not drawing the sketch at the property and then doing the sketch on a computer later and I'm not taking the subject property photos and then uploading them into the report.

 

[OSU Beavers]

I usually use my clipboard to shade my camera lens when taking pics outside. How do you handle facing the sun and glare with the iPad?