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[Hydrocity]

Well, as a graduation gift, my parents are willing to buy me anything Apple related upto $1000.

So I have narrowed my decision to:

1) 24" Apple Cinema Display
2) 64GB iPad

I currently have a 15" MBP. I dont really need these for any specific purposes, just for fun.I could either create a Desktop Setup with my MBP and display, so its one of those desktop, then unplug and BAM, protability!

or

I could get the iPad, looks pretty cool. Could be useful for watching movies/Youtube, and surf the web while in bed or really anywhere else with WIFI.

So if you were me, what would you chose and why!

 

[notblackmac]

Well, I'd choose the 64GB ipad, but that depends on what computer you currently have.. let's say you have a 13 mbp, then I'd recommend the ACD. But If you have a 15-17mbp, or a mac pro, or a imac, then I'd say ipad all the way.

 

[kr4yzi3]

I also own a 15" MBP, and it's pretty cool right now working with it. So I would go for the iPad if I were in your shoes.

 

[cloroxbleach4]

Ipad!

 

[Hydrocity]

Thanks guys,

Just cant get over how sexy the display is tho

 

[Beric]

iPad. There's more cost-effective, high-quality displays out there.

 

[niuniu]

Hermit = screen
Poser = iPad

 

[Eddyisgreat]

iPad. There's more cost-effective, high-quality displays out there.

¬.¬

Get the display.

 

[GoCubsGo]

iPad. There's more cost-effective, high-quality displays out there.

iPad for this very reason.

 

[tflournoy95]

I currently have a 15" MBP. I dont really need these for any specific purposes, just for fun.I could either create a Desktop Setup with my MBP and display, so its one of those desktop, then unplug and BAM, protability!

lol protability. where are you graduating from again?

 

[Vyruz Reaper]

I would take the cash, and If you REALLY wanted one, get the 500 wifi Ipad and pocket the rest of the cash.

Cash is king son!

 

[Hydrocity]

well, I may get an iPad then...

Might get the 32GB and then get some accesories like wireless keyboard, mStand, some new Bose speakers...

 

[dsprimal]

i was thinking of the 24" in cinema display as my first thought....but then i realized if i was going to use an external screen (it would be for movies) i would connect it to my 64" flat screen hd tv so IPAD it is!

 

[DoFoT9]

¬.¬

Get the display.

haha love that reaction

well, I may get an iPad then...

Might get the 32GB and then get some accesories like wireless keyboard, mStand, some new Bose speakers...

go logitech, not silly bose

i voted iPad!

 

[Hydrocity]

i was thinking of the 24" in cinema display as my first thought....but then i realized if i was going to use an external screen (it would be for movies) i would connect it to my 64" flat screen hd tv so IPAD it is!

Haha true. Now that I think about it, I have a nice 42" Full HD LCD right beside my computer setup, so I could just use that for things such as movies

 

[Mark.W]

Since it's a graduation gift, ask them to buy you something that would last...like a nice Swiss watch, for example. A fine mechanical watch is a nice memento that would still be serving you well 20 years down the road. On the other hand, a monitor or gadget like the iPad that you buy today would be obsolete in 2 years.

 

[Chaszmyr]

Get the iPad, and if you want a desktop display for your MBP (I would), use your own money and get something from Dell. Dell's displays are ugly, but you can get a good quality 24'' display from them for $250.

 

[Hydrocity]

Get the iPad, and if you want a desktop display for your MBP (I would), use your own money and get something from Dell. Dell's displays are ugly, but you can get a good quality 24'' display from them for $250.

Ya I was considering getting the Dell U2311H with my own money.

It looks like an OK monitor for its price. $339 for a 23" IPS monitor isnt bad, although its not LED like the Apple display. But its not like I am some hardcore editer, so I think I should be ok.

 

[Ramphex]

get new iPhone that will be announced on June 7th and then rest in a gift card mode, I bet you'll find something you really want from apple later on

oh yeah you can also invest into software with spell check

 

[bli625]

Since it's a graduation gift, ask them to buy you something that would last...like a nice Swiss watch, for example. A fine mechanical watch is a nice memento that would still be serving you well 20 years down the road. On the other hand, a monitor or gadget like the iPad that you buy today would be obsolete in 2 years.

I completely agree with this. Any specific reason why the $1000 has to be spent on Apple-related products? Graduation is always something to remember. Technology just doesn't have the same lasting effect as a watch or something like that.