iPad advice for Aurender
 

I'm having a lot of fun with my new Aurender N100H, which is my first real streamer. I've never been a fan of Apple products, so I'm controlling the Aurender from my Android phone. Of course this is not the best way to interface with the Aurender app so I'm looking at the alternatives: an iPad or Android-based tablet.

As much as I tend to avoid the Apple universe, I can see that the iPad may have the advantage here, in part because of Airplay, which could be useful with the Aurender and which has no Android equivalent.

My question is, for those of you with iPads and the Aurender app: Do you think I could be happy with the simplest and least expensive of the iPads? Would the most basic iPad be ok? Would the screen on the iPad Mini be too small to be really useful?

I'd really appreciate your advice. Please consider that whatever I buy will be used as an Aurender controller and basically nothing else.

Hi,

I use what Apple calls their iPad New. I use the 128 GB version - not the 32 GB - and have no problems with displaying album covers, etc.

BTW, Aurender is suppose to come out with an iPhone App later this year.

I use an iPad and prefer its bigger screen over the phone.

I repurposed my wifes 3 year old IPAD mini. Work's great. Anyone of their products will suffice. Driver for a larger format with more memory would largely be to meet the needs of other usage other than the Aurender app

I have used both an iPad as well as iPad mini. The mini could get the job done but obviously the bigger screen would make things easier to see etc

Eventually you will start using the device to surf the internet or even store manuals, magazines, equipment reviews in iBooks where the bigger screen will work best.

Would not invest in one that has more memory. Screen size over storage for sure

Ed

I use an iPad mini that sits in an iPort charging base. Very functional and convenient. Here it is with my home automation program showing.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/pict...pictureid=5140

Thanks, everyone, for all this helpful information! I really appreciate it!

Just about any old iPad should work for you. Nothing fancy at all. No need for cellular model or a unit with large storage. Just pick a bare bones iPad but make sure that it is a model that is still supported by Apple.

+1

I use a basic iPad with my Aurender. It is only used with the Aurender since I hate trying to type on an iPad.

Thank you everyone for your advice! I bought just the basic 32 gig iPad - $50 off on sale at the local BB. It's a real improvement and even though I'm generally not especially fond of Apple gear, I think you really need an iPad to get the most fun out of an Aurender.

This is all part of what I like best about AA ... being able to get good advice from others that have first-hand experience, but without the snark and nonsense that's so common elsewhere. So thank you again to all for your help!

Cleeds - I have a iPad mini 3 with the basic memory I think 32GB. I have however restricted it to internet searches and local home email along with Aurender. Most use the larger screen version I believe but I find it awkward to handle. The text is fine yes a bit smaller but I find the mini to work just fine and would recommend it. I'm in my mid 60's and can view all the text and album art just fin.

I use the 2020 iPad Pro 12.9.

I agree. Big iPad easier to read and use... and how you could not help it but research some music... then maybe audio equipment.. read the forum... which would show how much easier it is to use than Android.. then a phone because of its great integration... watch because of health and safety (automatic fall detection... EKG... track your exercise... oh, guess that is why we have 7 iPads, 2 phones, 2 watches... etc.

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I too use an Ipad for my N10, but being ancient and left handed find my desire to slam into wall too much. Not easier, not logical pretty much used for the Aurender and face timing my grandkids. I use my S20 all the time on the n10 and am able to search the internet.

Exactly! I have found listening with the iPad as a controller to be a whole new experience.