riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

This is good info. My iPad pro is almost three years old now, it is the 9.5 which works well for me.
I use my laptop when away from home if I am working my pictures. The gap between iPads, Android tablet and laptops is narrowing, and this is a good thing.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

I am a power computer user.

I have purchased iPads each generation with the hope it will someday be useful.

I currently have an iPad Pro with Retina display and pencil etc. the hardware is capable and While applications such as Adobe have done a good job, sadly iOS is woefully inadequate. For example it is not possible to calibrate that fine retina display.

The iPad in no way even comes close to replacing my Mac. The reason is iOS. Things that are simple using MacOS can be difficult if not impossible on the iPad. Until recently the iPad did not have a native file system. No file system!!!

I use my iPad a lot it is small and convenient and easy to carry around. But what I use it for is mainly reading email and surfing the net. It’s sad because the hardware is capable but seriously hobbled by an inadequate operating system.

As I said specific applications can be good. Particularly those written by others (not Apple) for the iPad.

But if you like your computer I urge you to buy a laptop rather than an iPad. You can use both. There is software available for keeping them in sync. And the laptop can serve as a backup. You can sell the laptop for a good price if you later decide you don’t need it.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

A very accurate essay, thank you for the clear viewpoint.
There is no way we are trashing the iPads. Period !!!!!!!!!
The iPad was developed for a different uses than laptops. Period !
However people try to use then beyond the design limits and expect the same results as 'real computers'.
As I previously said, the gap is narrowing but the basic design of iPads and tablets was never intended or designed to do the same things laptops and desktops do.
What the previous member posted about the new 2020 12 inch iPad is good example, but it is still an iPad. By the time you get an iPad jacked up enough to do serious photo processing, you will have to spend more on it than a decent laptop. Laptops are thinner and lighter. The OS either Windows or IOS, their internal architecture design just works better.
That's my two cents this morning.
bruce

Jrhoffman75 Loc: Conway, New Hampshire

For the OP:

"I guess the actual question is "will the iPad pro read RAW files off a CF and SD card, and then be able to open in the LR and PS app"...I would just want to be able to do quick edits while traveling. I can down load onto my desk top once we are settled, and do organizing and editing then, even if it's 3 months later..."

Based on my experience an iPad Pro is more than capable of doing this.

You should consider, after your trip is over, which would be more useful to you - the laptop, which would basically be a portable version of your desktop computer, or the iPad which is intended to be a content consumer.

If I was making this decision I would use that as the deciding factor. I have a desktop, MacBook Air and iPad Pro. The iPad Pro goes everywhere with me - for certain things it can't replace the "real" computers, but it does many things neither computer can do at all.

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

Amen!

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Get the MacBook Pro, and don’t scrimp on capacity or speed. I have the latest iPad Pro 12.9”. It’s very capable of very many things, but it’s not a full on computer. I miss my MacBook Pro. With the iOs operating system, you’re limited to iOs programming, which means you’re stuck with the abbreviated versions of LR and PS, which you use. I have LR mobile and PS Express. Both are ok for casual editing, but if you want more editing power, you’ll need the MacBook Pro so you can use the full versions of LR and PS. You’ll be much happier.

BarbB

Thank you for all your advice...My plan is to continue use the desktop for my photo needs..I just need something to fill in the gap while I am moving ( prob for about 3 months or so), and also to use when traveling. I do not intend to use iPad ( if that is what I get) for any major editing...I would download my cards directly to the desk top when I return home..I was looking for something that might function for my computer needs as well as short term photo use for the interim transition period. Because my needs are temporary, the cost of an ipad is less than laptop, and I need to know if that would work for a short time ( I can use ipad as e-reader, as well as for mail and web) Hope that makes sense...

BarbB

Thank you..That is the way I am looking at this..if the iPad pro can handle light edits, and download RAW CF and SD cards to the mobile app, that is all I was looking to do.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Just remember, you have iCloud, and when you download your images to an iPad, the go to iCloud, and will appear on your computer, as well, without your needing to physically load them onto the computer. Still, you might want to preserve your cards, just as insurance. By the way, an iPad Pro V.2 with 512GB capacity will cost you as much as one of the MacBook Pros. A MacBook Pro with at least 32GB, 512gb storage and an i5 processor will cost upwards of $2K! That’s a lot for temporary use. An iPad Pro, latest model, with 512gb SSD is $1300.00, just to give you and idea.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

I know this is for a short term use for you. The iPad can be awkward to use if you are not used to it for photo editing.
A few short years ago I bought a refurb laptop, Lenovo X1 Carbon, 1st generation. I got this for about 300 bucks. Oh boy this will stir up the litter box. But it is an I7 processor, Windows 7 Pro. But, 128 gig SSD and here we go,,,,,, ready,,,, 8 gig ram !
But, no bloatware or sludge normally loaded from store bought puters.
Now, I have used this laptop while on the road shooting airshows and just basic photo work.
I took it with me to an Adobe Light room training seminar. The other participants had newer and 'better' laptops. But mine ran Light room just fine and I was able to do every thing all the others were doing on my laptop. The instructor was impressed. But am a firm believer that a clean machine is the best working machine regardless of the power. I am saying this from my personal experience and maybe you could look at a used or refurb laptop for the short term you will be in transition. But the laptop could still serve you later on as you settle in the new home.
I read all these comments about power power power ram ram ram , but if you get a desktop or laptop that is pre loaded with all the bloatware and sludge, it will certainly drag down the most most expensive and powerful puter, even though the owner will not notice it right away because they do not know the drain on the overly priced and powered device they have.
To sum this all up, All I am saying is that you do not need to spend way too much money on something that will serve you well.
bruce.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Hi Bruce, thank you.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Bloatware and sludge and slowing down sounds like a Windows problem. 😡

I’m a little peeved I just spent about 12 hours of my life downloading recovery software, and restoring Usoft Windows for my girlfriend. She turned off power on the outlet strip while it was writing to the disk. It wouldn’t even boot.

User error is Not the software’s problem I get that. But what is the problem is the time required for reloading the OS and registering all the info with uSoft OMG!! And downloading and downloading and downloading and downloading updates and now it’s stuck on the last one and I don’t have time to resolve it till later. 🤬😡

Max time it should take to reload an OS is 2 hrs.

Sorry for the rant.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

very welcome sir, thank you for the reply,
b

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

We have both Apple iPad Pro and Notebook Pro. The Notebook is easier to use and well worth the money. Marilyn and I are wildlife photographers and carry our camera equipment and notebook in specialized backpacks. The notebook is more advantageous for on the road editing and post processing

JD750 Loc: SoCal

What is a Notebook Pro? I searched And all I got was software.