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Folks, the iPad is NOT a standalone device. Grandma and Grandpa STILL need a real PC.
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Whoa this would be perfect for old people they can use it without deleting system files and other important things. They can just use it like a toy.
Look at what the wii did with videogames, I bet the ipad can do the same thing with computers. (have a crap load of shovel ware and piss off the established fan base)
Look at what the wii did with videogames, I bet the ipad can do the same thing with computers. (have a crap load of shovel ware and piss off the established fan base)
What you seem to FAIL to realize is that the ipad isnt meant to replace a "pc". Its simply another tool for a different job.
Do you always use a hammer to work on your cars engine? Or do you use different tools?
Do you always use a hammer to work on your cars engine? Or do you use different tools?
Dude the Wii is just a really nice videogame system, which is already a toy.
iPhones and iPod Touches are fun, but they aren't toys. So how can a Maxi version be one?
Yes I have a PC, that's how I'm posting right now.
Can you read?
Do you need a PC?
You state a PC is needed, I am asking you. Do you really need a PC for the iPad?
This is what I was getting at. I was hoping the OP would realize this by thinking about my question. This works too.
you need it to install updates, charge it (unless you want to buy the accessory), get music and photos on or off,etc.
1. It comes with a 10w charging brick.
2. Music can be bought and downloaded from the iTunes Store.
3. Photos can be added from SD or via USB with the Camera kit.
Updates, well that is true. However, this isn't very different from a computer. You need a connection to the net to get updates, so I suppose a computer isn't standalone either, eh?
But of course, you aren't required to update.
I was thinking that, but wasn't sure if they did this. However, I suppose they would have to copy the music down since that isn't included in the backups, is it?
YES, yes you need one.
The iPad can't download off the web, as seen with the iPhone.
No USB or disc drives. so how else are you going to put stuff on it without plugging it to a real computer?
Have you really thought this through?
no music isnt in backups, tho, just a reg update wouldnt delete music, tho, I doubt a grandma/pa would have music on this kind of device
No, you don't.
Do you know this for sure?
Given this new file sharing directory, you may indeed be able to download files.
So, these people without a computer, need a computer to put files on the iPad, but these files don't exist since they didn't already have a computer.
I was thinking the same thing.
Yes, it requires a Mac or a PC
From the Tech Specs on the Apple site
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thats requirement to sync it to a computer not to use the device. i used my 3g iphone for half a year with out a computer fine.
That does not say it requires one. It is simply telling you the requirements for the computer in the event you do have one.
EDIT: Well look at this:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/confirmed-iphone-os-3-2-has-support-for-video-calling-file-dow/
File downloads.
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