
M1 MacPad with Tim Chaten (iPad Pros - 0200)
06/20/24 • 80 min
Devon Dundee is host this week and is interviewing Tim Chaten, the host of iPad Pros and Vision Pros, about his experiences so far creating and using a M1 MacPad based on the M1 MacBook Air. We also touch a bit on iPadOS 18 that was released in beta just a few days ago as of recording.
For a full breakdown of WWDC 2024 make sure to check out Vision Pros episode 17 with Matt Birchler. In that episode we spent two and a half hours breaking down all of the announcements from the keynote: https://visionpros.fm/2024/06/11/episode-17-visionos-2-and-wwdc-2024-with-matt-birchler/
This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Agenda, the award winning app that seamlessly integrates calendar events into your note taking. Learn more at www.agenda.com. Agenda 19 is now available as a free download on visionOS, iPadOS, iOS, and macOS.
Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros.
Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!
Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at [email protected].
Links:
https://devondundee.com
https://www.macstories.net/magic-rays-of-light/
https://www.macstories.net/stories/macpad-how-i-created-the-hybrid-mac-ipad-laptop-and-tablet-that-apple-wont-make/
https://www.macstories.net/stories/i-turned-the-new-13-ipad-pro-into-a-macpad-and-portable-gaming-display/
Mobile Router: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPSGJN7T
Sony Inzone M9 Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-INZONE-Gaming-Monitor-Dimming/dp/B0B3SHR8TF/
USB-C WebCam: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KKZZKD5
Capture Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ1ZCYW
USB-C to HDMI cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTXVT4R
Magnet Mounting System: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C654376B
Finpac Laptop Shoulder Bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089W8124Z
Magnetic Mat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012CT1XVG
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00: Opening
00:01:40: Support the Podcast
00:02:11: Tim Chaten
00:03:21: iPadOS 18
00:06:29: The MacPad
00:09:25: What inspired the creation of it?
00:12:37: The specs
00:18:40: Creating the MacPad
00:21:37: Any other issues getting it setup?
00:22:41: Using the MacPad
00:28:32: Sponsor - Agenda 19
00:31:33: Using multiple operating systems?
00:35:23: Using the Mac more?
00:40:38: Apple Vision Pro
00:43:32: Deciding what OS to use?
00:47:28: Multiple iPads at the Same time
00:48:19: Touching the Mac
00:49:22: Devon's approach
00:50:34: Why is this better than VNC?
00:54:33: iPad as a tablet
00:57:17: Using the MacPad with an external monitor
01:01:08: On the go
01:03:51: Any issues day to day?
01:05:32: Would you recommend doing this?
01:09:51: Should Apple offer this?
01:14:20: Will you create one Devon?
01:17:27: Where can you find Tim?
01:18:40: Follow Devon Dundee
01:19:48: Closing
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Devon Dundee is host this week and is interviewing Tim Chaten, the host of iPad Pros and Vision Pros, about his experiences so far creating and using a M1 MacPad based on the M1 MacBook Air. We also touch a bit on iPadOS 18 that was released in beta just a few days ago as of recording.
For a full breakdown of WWDC 2024 make sure to check out Vision Pros episode 17 with Matt Birchler. In that episode we spent two and a half hours breaking down all of the announcements from the keynote: https://visionpros.fm/2024/06/11/episode-17-visionos-2-and-wwdc-2024-with-matt-birchler/
This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Agenda, the award winning app that seamlessly integrates calendar events into your note taking. Learn more at www.agenda.com. Agenda 19 is now available as a free download on visionOS, iPadOS, iOS, and macOS.
Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros.
Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!
Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at [email protected].
Links:
https://devondundee.com
https://www.macstories.net/magic-rays-of-light/
https://www.macstories.net/stories/macpad-how-i-created-the-hybrid-mac-ipad-laptop-and-tablet-that-apple-wont-make/
https://www.macstories.net/stories/i-turned-the-new-13-ipad-pro-into-a-macpad-and-portable-gaming-display/
Mobile Router: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPSGJN7T
Sony Inzone M9 Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-INZONE-Gaming-Monitor-Dimming/dp/B0B3SHR8TF/
USB-C WebCam: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KKZZKD5
Capture Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZ1ZCYW
USB-C to HDMI cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTXVT4R
Magnet Mounting System: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C654376B
Finpac Laptop Shoulder Bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089W8124Z
Magnetic Mat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012CT1XVG
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00: Opening
00:01:40: Support the Podcast
00:02:11: Tim Chaten
00:03:21: iPadOS 18
00:06:29: The MacPad
00:09:25: What inspired the creation of it?
00:12:37: The specs
00:18:40: Creating the MacPad
00:21:37: Any other issues getting it setup?
00:22:41: Using the MacPad
00:28:32: Sponsor - Agenda 19
00:31:33: Using multiple operating systems?
00:35:23: Using the Mac more?
00:40:38: Apple Vision Pro
00:43:32: Deciding what OS to use?
00:47:28: Multiple iPads at the Same time
00:48:19: Touching the Mac
00:49:22: Devon's approach
00:50:34: Why is this better than VNC?
00:54:33: iPad as a tablet
00:57:17: Using the MacPad with an external monitor
01:01:08: On the go
01:03:51: Any issues day to day?
01:05:32: Would you recommend doing this?
01:09:51: Should Apple offer this?
01:14:20: Will you create one Devon?
01:17:27: Where can you find Tim?
01:18:40: Follow Devon Dundee
01:19:48: Closing
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Previous Episode

M4 Nano-Textured 13” iPad Pro with Wes Hilliard (iPad Pros - 0199)
Wes Hilliard is an Assistant Editor for Apple Insider and the Co-host of the Apple Insider Podcast. He was on episode 189 back in January to discuss how he uses the iPad as his primary computer and it still is his primary computer, even with the addition of the Apple Vision Pro.
In this episode, we discuss at length the new M4 iPad Pro. He got the M4 nano-textured 13” iPad Pro with cellular and 1TB of storage in space black along with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. We also discuss at the beginning of the episode how he chooses what computer is right for the job now that the Apple Vision Pro has entered his life.
Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros.
Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!
Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at [email protected].
Links:
https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad/tips/how-to-use-ipad-as-a-mac-replacement-and-why-youd-want-to
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00: Opening
00:01:08: Support the Podcast
00:01:34: Wes Hilliard
00:12:09: Your computers
00:26:10: M4 iPad Pro
00:33:03: The Hardware
00:33:16: Black
00:35:58: The Keyboard
00:38:21: Haptics
00:40:42: The hinge
00:46:13: Charging Magnetic Stand
00:52:36: Weight
00:58:06: Apple Pencil Pro
01:07:08: Find My Pencil
01:09:30: The Camera
01:13:06: Front Facing Camera
01:17:14: The Studio Display
01:19:21: Nano-Texture
01:34:06: Paperlike?
01:37:00: Display Brightness
01:44:52: Mini-LED vs Tandem OLED?
01:55:03: New Magnets
01:57:29: Naked Robotic Core
01:58:24: A few minor changes
02:04:11: M4 Chip
02:11:22: Anything Else?
02:14:52: Where can people follow you online?
02:15:52: Closing
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Next Episode

Riley Hill from SlatePad (iPad Pros - 0201)
Riley Hill has been working as a software developer for over 10 years, with focus on mobile development, primarily for iOS and iPadOS. Riley has been working on the iPad for many years now and in this episode we discuss his history with the iPad, some of his favorite iPads over the years, his current dual M4 iPad Pro setup, then we dive into all of his workflows and favorite apps. You can find Riley’s work over at SlatePad.org.
This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Agenda, the award winning app that seamlessly integrates calendar events into your note taking. Learn more at www.agenda.com. Agenda 19 is now available as a free download on visionOS, iPadOS, iOS, and macOS.
Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros.
Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!
Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at [email protected].
Links:
SlatePad: https://slatepad.org
Riley’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlatePad
Riley on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@slatepad
Riley on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@Slatepad
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00: Opening
00:01:11: M4 11" iPad Pro with Nano-Texture
00:01:42: Magic Keyboard and 13" iPad Pro
00:03:51: Support the Podcast
00:04:25: Riley Hill
00:06:15: Your history with iPad
00:17:03: Current Setup
00:30:50: Apple Pencil
00:32:36: Desk Setup
00:40:11: Sponsor - Agenda 19
00:42:44: Final Cut Pro
00:58:23: Affinity apps
01:02:58: Ulysses
01:05:34: Creating a new video
01:08:23: Wordpress
01:09:54: Reminders
01:12:03: Freeform
01:13:31: Swift Playgrounds
01:16:41: Working Copy
01:20:38: Files and Notes
01:23:51: Logic Pro
01:28:27: Big or Small Pro
01:33:27: Anything else?
01:38:48: Where to find you online?
01:39:50: Closing
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