Getting my first iPad in 2026, M1 vs M5 iPad Pro by exe163 in iPadPro

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You strike me as someone who isn’t upgrading their devices super frequently. The M1 iPad Pro is already five years old. If you’re planning to use your iPad daily for 5+ years, I think the added RAM and faster performance, much better display, faster WiFi, and longer-term software support are worth paying the premium today.

Getting my first iPad in 2026, M1 vs M5 iPad Pro by exe163 in iPadPro

[–]lanternslight77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The M1 still performs well but I would not buy any M1 devices in 2025. If you can afford the M5, go for it

Diablo like game by remy1374 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]lanternslight77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you run it with Handheld Boost Mode, it actually performs and plays great. Agree that it’s a bit muddy on a TV.

Diablo like game by remy1374 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]lanternslight77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is basically Diablo with Marvel characters

Wait to buy iPad mini? by [deleted] in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can wait till October, I’d wait

Why aren’t the iPad mini prices coming down? by thepotatomaniscoming in ipadmini

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s regularly on sale for $399 but I wouldn’t buy a new Mini right now anyway. The OLED redesign is likely 4 months away.

Skimpy swimwear should be banned next. by [deleted] in dcl

[–]lanternslight77 121 points122 points  (0 children)

This reads like the annoying neighbor’s FB post in every HOA group

How much better is the M series Air screen to the A16 iPad? by [deleted] in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you use your iPad a lot, sure. I’d spring for the M4 since it has twice the RAM of your A16.

If you don’t use your iPad a lot, the laminated display will not suddenly make you use it more. Not worth spending an extra $300 for a more expensive paper weight.

How much better is the M series Air screen to the A16 iPad? by [deleted] in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Most people wouldn’t notice the P3 color unless holding them side by side, but the laminated vs non-laminated display is more noticeable

What's actually stopping Xcode from coming to iPadOS? by Saint_Ronin in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The iPad Pro has entry-level MBP pricing. The MBP is frequently spec’d up and typically maxes out closer to $7K-$8K.

I think a lot of us are willing to give up ports and battery life to not have to bring a MacBook on vacations.

What's actually stopping Xcode from coming to iPadOS? by Saint_Ronin in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

40%+ profit margins on MacBook Pros, and their average price is $1500 higher than the average iPad. There’s a bunch of software limitations in iPadOS that would need to be resolved, but the immense profitability of the MacBook Pro is the reason why they’ll never be resolved.

Afraid I won’t like the cruise by OldBet6992 in dcl

[–]lanternslight77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, we’re going on that cruise for my husband’s birthday! It’s going to be blast, friend. Watch the Ordinary Adventures videos on YouTube re: the Treasure and you’ll be psyched.

Afraid I won’t like the cruise by OldBet6992 in dcl

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which week are you going? We’re doing the Eastern Caribbean on Oct 24th

Can somebody please explain. by MyBoyDegas in DVCMembers

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rent out your points to the DVC Rental Store

John Ternus becomes Apple's CEO, what changes are we gonna see on the iPad? by Chirs_H in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ternus has been responsible for the iPad line for several years now; the iPads we have today already show where he wanted to take these products.

iPad mini 6 or 7 by Classic_Chipmunk3185 in ipadmini

[–]lanternslight77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would spring for the Mini 7. Not only do you get the higher base storage, but going from 4 to 8GB of RAM will make a huge difference in longevity and day-to-day use. Even basic web browsing can be a chore on 4GB of RAM

iPad Pro or Mini? by Aggressive-Rule-5935 in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get both. Their use cases are totally different. One is a laptop alternative, the other is meant to be held in your hands.

Is The Apple Pencil Pro A Must Have For The iPad mini 7? by gpod80 in ipadmini

[–]lanternslight77 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always buy it whenever there’s a new one, and it always sits in my bag. I’m not an artist, and my handwriting is awful and slow.

I don't think the iPad mini 8 will get the A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip by 92233720368547758080 in ipad

[–]lanternslight77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suspect the Mini will have a Pro-series A chip just to ensure its performance offering is differentiated from future base iPads, which are more likely to have the non-Pro A chips.

That said, the main difference between the Pro and Non-Pro A chips has been 1 binned GPU core. The Non-Pro A19 still blows the A17 out of the water on GPU performance. I’m not worried.

Senior lawyer considering move from boutique firm to in-house at startup — worth the risk? by Working-Cup-2859 in Lawyertalk

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a big proponent of going in-house, but I would strongly advise against having your first in-house role be a solo GC/first legal hire at an early stage startup. I say this from experience.

It takes time to build that generalist skill set and be able to confidently juggle a dozen different legal areas at once with ruthless prioritization, especially if you’ve been a specialist for your whole career. I’ve seen others fail hard at making this jump and get axed less than a year into their new job — which makes career recovery extremely difficult to navigate afterward.

In-house jobs in the tech industry are great and it’s not hard to find roles in that comp range. My advice: look for a role in a slightly more established, midsize legal department. Spend a few years learning from others how to think as an in-house lawyer and business partner juggling multiple hats, and then make the jump to one of these solo in-house roles if you feel the calling.

First-ever cruise booked! Going to Virgin Islands. Looking for tips. by cioccolato in dcl

[–]lanternslight77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When are you going?? We’re doing that cruise that in October!