I love the idea of using an iPad as my only computer, there are lots of benefits that in many ways make it even BETTER than a ultrabook:
1) Retina display
2) 10 hr battery life
3) Thousands of apps
4) Voice dictation built in
5) Extremely thin and light (1.4 lbs)
6) No viruses / trojans to worry about
7) $500 (compared to more expensive ultrabooks)
8) Apple store customer service if anything goes wrong
9) At the gym I can watch a movie while I'm on the elliptical
Does anyone else feel the same way about using the iPad as their main computer?
Anyone out there currently doing this besides me?
Any benefits over a laptop that I missed above?
P.S. the iPad isn't a perfect device with no flaws, nothing is perfect. Here are a few things I figured out solutions for:
PROBLEM: Software keyboard isn't good for long typing sessions
ANSWER: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover
PROBLEM: No trackpad
ANSWER: Jailbreak and use a bluetooth mouse
PROBLEM: No file system
ANSWER: Use Dropbox or iFile
PROBLEM: No good gaming
ANSWER: Jailbreak and use Snes9x EX w/ a bluetooth controller
PROBLEM: How do I get music on my iPad w/out a computer?
ANSWER: Use Pandora or buy music through iTunes app
PROBLEM: No Microsoft Office
ANSWER: Use Polaris Office or Pages
1) Retina display
2) 10 hr battery life
3) Thousands of apps
4) Voice dictation built in
5) Extremely thin and light (1.4 lbs)
6) No viruses / trojans to worry about
7) $500 (compared to more expensive ultrabooks)
8) Apple store customer service if anything goes wrong
9) At the gym I can watch a movie while I'm on the elliptical
Does anyone else feel the same way about using the iPad as their main computer?
Anyone out there currently doing this besides me?
Any benefits over a laptop that I missed above?
P.S. the iPad isn't a perfect device with no flaws, nothing is perfect. Here are a few things I figured out solutions for:
PROBLEM: Software keyboard isn't good for long typing sessions
ANSWER: Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover
PROBLEM: No trackpad
ANSWER: Jailbreak and use a bluetooth mouse
PROBLEM: No file system
ANSWER: Use Dropbox or iFile
PROBLEM: No good gaming
ANSWER: Jailbreak and use Snes9x EX w/ a bluetooth controller
PROBLEM: How do I get music on my iPad w/out a computer?
ANSWER: Use Pandora or buy music through iTunes app
PROBLEM: No Microsoft Office
ANSWER: Use Polaris Office or Pages
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