# Because yesterday was Mother's Day here in the UK (it's interesting how the date alters around the world) the weekend was largely spent doing things with the family. That meant it's been largely a tech free weekend.
And you know what? It's been great!
I flicked through a few items in my RSS feeds but nowhere near as much as usual - the bulk remained unread.
I had a brief look at the news headlines but actually found myself keeping more up to date via the radio.
And I didn't even consider posting, it just didn't enter my head to do so.
I think taking at least one day out at the weekends may have to become a regular thing.
# I hardly ever use my iPad and I'm not completely sure why. The convenience of the phone is certainly one factor but I also think the way I approach using the larger device is a big part of it.
I've always tried to use the iPad in the same way as the phone - and almost exclusively in landscape - but, quite obviously, it's a completely different form factor (despite sharing an OS and apps) so that was never going to work.
I'm determined to give it a proper go so ordered a cheap keyboard case (it's an Air 2 so it's Bluetooth rather than one using the smart connector) which will make me use it more like a laptop than a tablet.
I hoping this distinction will help separate the two devices in my mind so that each performs to its strengths.
@colinwalker I don’t think I would use my iPad nearly as much if I didn’t have an external keyboard for it. With that attached it is truly an excellent writing machine.
@benedwards I’ve definitely not been utilising it properly. The keyboard will definitely help.
Have you seen Matt Gemmell's 'iPad-only' series?
https://mattgemmell.com/category/ipad-only/
The occasional one, but it’s not something I’ve really followed. I think I’ll definitely be looking at more iPad related stuff in future though.
@colinwalker I agree with @benedwards. When my iPad was attached to a keyboard, I hardly ever used it due to the heavier look and feel. I've freed it and started using it exclusively for reading. I read on the Kindle and my wife reads PDFs on it. Much more use that way.
But my experience is different because it's an iPad Mini. YMMW with and iPad Air 2 due to the size.
@nitinkhanna I have been using my iPad Pro 1 Gen since it came out as my main device. Yes, for most part I had Apple keyboard cover attached to it. With that, I realized I have hardly been using Apple pencil with it. So I removed the keyoard cover about 6 months ago. Since then I have been using the iPad even more. As a result though, it has been seldom, I even open the lid of my brand new MacBook I purchased in December last year.
@nitinkhanna That said, I have been using the iPad for handwritten note taking havily and i have dozen of notetaking apps of all
@sumudu do those notes automatically convert to text?
@nitinkhanna I am even thinking whether it was worth that invested in huge amount money getting one!
@nitinkhanna Yep most apps do. Particularly Nebo and Noteshelf are good in
@nitinkhanna NotePlus
@sumudu prolly not. You could have bought a slightly older one with more standard ports. ?
@sumudu hehe yeah iPad and iPhone Plus users definitely use their Macs less, in my experience!
@nitinkhanna @benedwards I intend to use it primarily as a writing device so the extra size/weight doesn’t actually matter in that regard.