So why do I need an iPad?

RDM3 · Dec 11, 2010, 04:02 PM

I was checking out the iPad at Best Buy and i love the whole idea, but can't figure out a solid reason to get one, I love my MBP, use it all the time, but can't seem to figure out what I would use the iPad for, other than surfing the Internet.

miles01110 · Dec 11, 2010, 04:05 PM

You probably don't need one.

RRmalvado · Dec 11, 2010, 04:07 PM

If you "love" the idea of it, wouldn't it be up to you to figure out why you need one?

Everybody has reasons as to why, personally, I got one for my parents because their old PC wasn't cutting it.

Bladerunnerx · Dec 11, 2010, 04:08 PM

Nobody "needs" most things. It's all about personal satisfaction.

ditzy · Dec 11, 2010, 04:08 PM

You don't need an iPad, but that does not stop them from being useful.

Piggie · Dec 11, 2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ditzy

You don't need an iPad, but that does not stop them from being useful.

Like a wife

map1978 · Dec 11, 2010, 04:12 PM

i'd rather take an iPad on the road/travel than my MBP

it's all personal preference

RDM3 · Dec 11, 2010, 04:13 PM

I am trying to justify buying one, I would use it at home on wifi on the Internet, maybe buy a few games or movies.

I teach Elem Ed, I am not sure what apps they have I could use, but then I have the issue of how I can use them in class in a Microsoft world.

Maybe I get one for the novelty of having one and use it around the house so I don't have to carry the laptop from room to room

NT.Hardcore · Dec 11, 2010, 04:21 PM

i play a lot of music, and there are tons of music based app's for the ipad. i run an adaptor from the ipad HP jack into my mixer and play out the amp. it sounds great and adds new possibilities to music / recording IMHO. plus the tons of other things i use it for lol

RDM3 · 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NT.Hardcore

i play a lot of music, and there are tons of music based app's for the ipad. i run an adaptor from the ipad HP jack into my mixer and play out the amp. it sounds great and adds new possibilities to music / recording IMHO. plus the tons of other things i use it for lol

So there is no speaker on it, I do have speakers I can hook up to it, but then again I can use my iPod touch and keep the iPad space free.

entwife · Dec 11, 2010, 05:04 PM

No one needs an iPad.

Its one of the most fun things I have bought in ages but they are hard to justify buying. Still pleased I did tho.

Rooskibar03 · Dec 11, 2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RDM3

So there is no speaker on it, I do have speakers I can hook up to it, but then again I can use my iPod touch and keep the iPad space free.

There is a speaker on it. Works great in most semi-quiet environments.

My iPad has rendered my MB useless except for using it to add or subtract content from said iPad.

RDM3 · Dec 11, 2010, 05:28 PM

If I get one it would be the 32gb with 3g

s15119 · Dec 11, 2010, 05:37 PM

If you don't know why you need it, you don't need it. Move on. Nothing to see here.

RDM3 · Dec 11, 2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by s15119

If you don't know why you need it, you don't need it. Move on. Nothing to see here.

Well I am seeing what people use them for, and maybe I could use it for the same reason.

sapporobaby · Dec 11, 2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RDM3

I was checking out the iPad at Best Buy and i love the whole idea, but can't figure out a solid reason to get one, I love my MBP, use it all the time, but can't seem to figure out what I would use the iPad for, other than surfing the Internet.

So why do you need someone to tell you what to do? I assume no one needs to tell you when to eat, or sleep, or poop? These are pretty much adult decisions. If you have to ask then you don't need one. Did you really need to start a thread to discuss something that has been discussed already a million times?

NT.Hardcore · Dec 11, 2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RDM3

So there is no speaker on it, I do have speakers I can hook up to it, but then again I can use my iPod touch and keep the iPad space free.

there is a speaker and it produces a great sound, but im using the ipad with a band, so the small speaker wount keep up lol

funkahdafi · Dec 11, 2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NT.Hardcore

there is a speaker and it produces a great sound, but im using the ipad with a band, so the small speaker wount keep up lol

dude, why do you always lol when there is nothing funny?

Dumbledorelives · Dec 11, 2010, 10:08 PM

Honestly, in a LOT of situations, your iPad can replace your laptop. You would be surprised. I use mine far more than I use my laptop now.

greygray · Dec 12, 2010, 12:03 AM

Nope, since you only use the internet. Your MBP will serve that purpose.

eye · Dec 12, 2010, 01:32 AM

You NEED food, water, shelter, and clothing. Nothing else.

greygray · Dec 12, 2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eye

You NEED food, water, shelter, and clothing. Nothing else.

You're sure you don't need air?

nospeed411 · Dec 12, 2010, 06:03 AM

I needed to buy one so she would quit complaining about how heavy her MBP was

this was also followed by.." my iPhone is too small to surf the web"

lordjonny · Dec 12, 2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by greygray

You're sure you don't need air?

Nice catch, but im gonna help him out:P I'm sure that had been thought of but clearly had realised that airs free and the rest you have to pay for...unless your a thieving squatter or live in a cave!

RDM3 · Dec 12, 2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sapporobaby

So why do you need someone to tell you what to do? I assume no one needs to tell you when to eat, or sleep, or poop? These are pretty much adult decisions. If you have to ask then you don't need one. Did you really need to start a thread to discuss something that has been discussed already a million times?

I am not asking people to tell me what to do, I was asking why I need one, maybe there is something about them I do not know, a useful app, for example.

Apparently I did need to start the thread, you obviously read the thread title and you could have opted to not read the thread since there are a million of them, so don't complain. Next time read the thread title and decide if you wish to partake in the topic.

Have a great day!

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RDM3 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Concordville PA	I am trying to justify buying one, I would use it at home on wifi on the Internet, maybe buy a few games or movies. I teach Elem Ed, I am not sure what apps they have I could use, but then I have the issue of how I can use them in class in a Microsoft world. Maybe I get one for the novelty of having one and use it around the house so I don't have to carry the laptop from room to room __________________ 15.4" Alum Macbook Pro 2.4 GHz, 250gb HD 13.3" MacBook 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 120gb hd 4gb RAM 32gb iPod Touch iPhone 5
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entwife macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2008	No one needs an iPad. Its one of the most fun things I have bought in ages but they are hard to justify buying. Still pleased I did tho.
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RDM3 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Concordville PA	If I get one it would be the 32gb with 3g __________________ 15.4" Alum Macbook Pro 2.4 GHz, 250gb HD 13.3" MacBook 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 120gb hd 4gb RAM 32gb iPod Touch iPhone 5
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greygray macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2009	Nope, since you only use the internet. Your MBP will serve that purpose.
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