Good ipad #6 - the Files App is really good as it can list all the drives that I use - iCloud, Good Drive, on device, NAS etc. I can easily work with phone and sync w ipad.

iPad Bad #6 - Can’t see shared folders in Files App, and in Google Drive App, can’t see the directory side bar.

New learning everyday. Luckily I still have a very old laptop on Windows as backup and double references.

Well said, and that’s one thing I learn from watching so many youtube reviews, and filter those who are actually using those devices on the long terms and like with 3 or 6 months review.
It’s one things to learn all the features at one go and it’s another to really live with it as sole device approach. There’s few one good that solely uses ipad as their main device

Just to add on, Ipad also makes a good second monitor for normal windows laptops with the app called ‘Duet’.

Any difference between duet and sidecar ?

Anyone knows where I can buy casing for my ipad pro 2020? Looks like Machines, Mac City, Switch they all haven't get stocks yet

ESR on Lazada is a good reputable brand. Been using my Trifold and I quite like the quality for the cheap price. Only problem is it ships from China so gonna take about roughly 10 days to reach.

Ohhh I will consider that case as well. Thanks!

Hi!

Yes, finally got my Adonit Note Plus. I have not try properly yet. Just had 5 mins check and it works. Just that it doesnt do pressure sensitive where it should be, and also the tilt function .. I have not read in details on this yet .. perhaps this just for a few app that is supporting this functions?

Yeah, likely. Wait for your review.

Ok, I have done some reading about it, looks like some apps only support the pressure sensitivity and tilt functions. I am using Good Notes as my main notes app and it does not support the above 2 functions. I am too lazy to try other apps as Good Notes is good for me.

It is act as pen only and it is enough for me as I am using mostly to sign pdf doc only. Palm rejection feature is works tho in Good Notes. If you are not into those sketching or something, Note is more than enough. I should have gotten Adonit Note instead of Note+ .. Cheaper by about 100 bucks.

By the way, do anyone know if I can have something like rubber stamp of company info in pdf? Anyone do before?

Duet is 3rd party app. Sidecar i think is Apple's native software feature

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Looks like a lot of MacBook Air users here. Anyone replaced their charger cable? Better to get a ori used ones or okay to get from lazada china ones? Seems there’s some jealousy among gadgets at home

Adapter wise, all the while I stick with original.

I replaced mine 5 times already, Apple makes good stuffs but its cable housings are crap

Too expensive after 3 times of original, I went with “OEM” eventually, first one lasted me 1 year plus, second one less than 50 ringgit

This but if you device is old like mine and the battery’s pretty much gone, I still prefer original but too rich for me to replace every 3 years

you mean wire "edge" which attached to the adapter starts to fall off? there's one type of low cost silicon housing which you can wrap and "melt" it.

Yes that works, however I was too lazy to bother until too late where the wires frayed

Imo some “branded” china brands are better than the originals. But for adapters i prefer original. Safer

received the coverbuddy yesterday.
After all, its working with the magic keyboard, but wont able to close it perfectly when attached to the keyboard. Not sure if tat caused by the tempered glass.

Mine also the same but it should be upside down. Solve the problem.

Yeah thanks.


Wow you really “eat” up your chargers! How long you’ve used your MacBook? Tbh I think we sometimes takes thing for granted. Apple really looks into all aspects of form and function. Of course I was shocked by the price rm299, as I’ve replaced windows laptop charger before and wasn’t near that price. But even the charger design as the heavy part is designed at the plug area instead of the middle like usual laptops. Just found out what’s the interesting hooks are the charger are for. Or the MagSafe connector. I’ve seen few laptops flying before haha.


That’s the worry, and it seems power burns are not uncommon.


On another topic, seems all the Coverbuddy case shipment came in together at the same time. I’ve received mine yesterday too.

Will share another different perspectives. I quite like it for totally different reasons to others it seems.

Price: it’s cheaper to buy from lazada than directly from US site. Just as the case ALONE might not worth the value. I’ll explain more below. It’s a thin piece of plastic after all.
Form: Minimalism at it’s best. It’s sufficiently quality, again, depending on your needs. Measurements are spot on and there’s few small features that is very well designed. Hence to me the looks compliments Apple’s well designed package. No ugly protrusion than necessary, everything is just nice. No extra bits and it’s just to match ipad as it its. I’m happy with it.
Function: This is where I’m happy the most.

A) as a “case” by itself, it’s not meant to protect from falls but more to scratches; back and sides EXCEPT for one side. It’s also to store the apple pen perfectly - from easily fallen out which is also a risks that’s quite real. It also provides additional surface on the back, from scratches if one places on any surfaces ie tables instead of front which is the screen. It provides additional traction from slippery. In fact there’s a very sufficient tolerance to even convince me to place screen side face down on table instead of back to protect the camera lens which might affect the magnet to secure the keyboard folio cover.

B) and as a “case” to “match” and fit ipad perfectly as a package WITH folio keyboard - perfection. It’s well designed and Well thought out design. Fitment just nice. No more, no less.
Fits and secures to the Apple folio keyboard back piece strongly. Don’t think it reduces the magnet’s strength all. Keyboard works well, no lag due to additional layer of charging magnet on the case. Even the weird looking cut-out one side is meant to have perfect fit when closing with the folio. No significant increase in thickness.

And the best - accidental benefit (or flaw) is that the magnet that sticks not the keyboard side is not that strong anymore. And with the extra “section” next the pen holder - acts as the cut out for me to open ipad ala laptop w ease! I can single hand operate open up and prop it up to use! Hope you guys understand what I’m saying haha.

The only and single flaw, is that harder to access to the pen now as compared to just stick it with magnet. A trade off I’m glad to prevent the pen from falling off or easily knocked off during movement.

Pictures to further highlight my points.