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Many people live their lives without a computer. :eek:

Yes, I know it sounds incredible. You should get out of Macrumors a bit more. :D

The younger generation would probably implode without Facebook, but there are plenty of folk (and not all over 80 years old) that don't use computers. Honestly I don't know how they do it. But I'm 42 and I remember not having computers or cellphones. It can be done. :p
 
Its a luxury item, but its certainly not a pure extravagance.. it has practicality and legitimate advantages over alternatives. And its not particularly overpriced relative to those alternatives.
 
joshuaginter said:
How are you supposed to type out a full length paper for an assignment with a pen and paper?
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Somehow, people managed for almost a hundred years. Priod to that, they did work on slates with chalk. Prior to that, a clay tablet and a stylus, or just a stick in the dirt.

As a species, we've soldiered on under the inhumane burden of a disgusting lack of iPads for the majority of our existence. But if you absolutely feel the need to type something out, almost every modern university, community college, and even high schools and elementary schools have computer labs now, and if yours doesn't, there are these things called "libraries", full of things called "books", which also have computers.
 
I got an iPad 1 for app development, but not expecting to use it for much else. Boy was I wrong! I play loads of games on it, browse the web, TV catch up services, email, all sorts. I would get the new iPad if I could afford it as the one thing I don't like about mine is the low res.
 
Lawyer said:
To all the folks out there that pre-ordered the iPad (myself included), did you get it cause you actually need it, or because it's just a cool new gadget? Personally, I got it because I don't have an iPad and it might be cool to have a tablet, by no means do I actually need it. My iPhone can pretty much do the same things. Oh well, I'm sure i'll love it! :)
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Folks, we have a person who is potentially a lawyer and he/she is asking us to be honest? LOL ;) Anyways, I skipped iPad 2, so this purchase is a no brainer. Do I need it? Probably not, but does it replace another product? Yes.
 
mcl said:
...and if yours doesn't, there are these things called "libraries", full of things called "books", which also have computers.
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Wow. It never occurred to me to go to the library to use their computers. Then again I haven't been to a library in 20 years... :eek:
 
I have an iPad 2, so I have no reason to need the new one, anymore than I needed the iPad 2 when I sold my first iPad. I just want it. I do, however, use my iPad extensively for both work and personal, and certainly the retina display will be a pleasure through those long hours toiling in Pages and reading in iBooks. So I have some justification, but in the end I just want it and can afford it.
 
Like everyone says...no one "needs" it...

But I used my iPad 1 several hours each week...now, I use my iPad 2 a couple hours a day... So while I don't "need" it, it's become an integral part of both my work and home life and I've got no guilt about picking up a new one.
 
I got it because I have and iPad 2 and many other tech gadgets. Anyone who says they bought it because they "need" it is foolish. I buy most things because I want them. I guess I'm fortunate to be able to do that.

That said why do you care? :confused:
 
mcl said:
Somehow, people managed for almost a hundred years. Priod to that, they did work on slates with chalk. Prior to that, a clay tablet and a stylus, or just a stick in the dirt.

As a species, we've soldiered on under the inhumane burden of a disgusting lack of iPads for the majority of our existence. But if you absolutely feel the need to type something out, almost every modern university, community college, and even high schools and elementary schools have computer labs now, and if yours doesn't, there are these things called "libraries", full of things called "books", which also have computers.
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True statement. And I agree with you. But if we apply that definition to all items in our world, would you not agree that even shelter is not a "need"? We can "soldier on" without a roof over our head if we truly tried. The only real necessities to surviving would be food and water.

In the long run, you are correct about not needing an iPad. I figured you were referring to the placement of the iPad in an array of productivity tools and not in the broader spectrum of general needs.
 
I can barely stand browsing the web on my iPhone and Mac after using the iPad. Want is slowly turning into need ;)
 
I fly 200-250,000 miles per year and my 64 3G iPad 1 saved me from having to lug a 4.5 pound laptop all over the world just to stay in touch and respond to the 6-10 or so time-critical emails I receive nearly every day in order to do my job while out of the office 120-180 days a year. Many of these are not practical to respond to on an iPhone.

Now, a 4.5# laptop might not sound like a big deal to carry, but the more you travel, the lighter you want to go. This makes a real difference to me.

I could get by for another year or two with the original IPad, but I'm gifting it to my closest friends 5 year old (in Japan) along with an iTunes gift card. I consider it a tiny investment in his future. He's as proficient with an iPhone as anyone I know so the learning curve is zero.
 
My 32 gig iPad 2 was getting full, so for the extra $100.00 I went with the New iPad as I was about to order a 64 gig iPad 2 anyway. I do have to admit i'm not as excited about getting the New iPad as I was when the iPad 2 came out. Had I bought a 64 gig iPad 2, I would have passed on the new one.
 
joshuaginter said:
How are you supposed to type out a full length paper for an assignment with a pen and paper?
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Easy: Pick up the pen, start writing. Continue until finished. The smart person wrote the drafts in pencil first, then switched to pen for the final copy.

Did you somehow think the idea of assigning papers only showed up after personal computers became common? :confused:
 
Dillenger said:
My 32 gig iPad 2 was getting full, so for the extra $100.00 I went with the New iPad as I was about to order a 64 gig iPad 2 anyway. I do have to admit i'm not as excited about getting the New iPad as I was when the iPad 2 came out. Had I bought a 64 gig iPad 2, I would have passed on the new one.
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Wait till you see the new screen, and then come tell us if you feel the same way... :)
 
deeddawg said:
Easy: Pick up the pen, start writing. Continue until finished. The smart person wrote the drafts in pencil first, then switched to pen for the final copy.

Did you somehow think the idea of assigning papers only showed up after personal computers became common? :confused:
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All of my courses require typed assignments and will fail anything written in pen.
 
I fly 200-250,000 miles per year and my 64 3G iPad 1 saved me from having to lug a 4.5 pound laptop all over the world just to stay in touch and respond to the 6-10 or so time-critical emails I receive nearly every day in order to do my job while out of the office 120-180 days a year. Many of these are not practical to respond to on an iPhone.

Now, a 4.5# laptop might not sound like a big deal to carry, but the more you travel, the lighter you want to go. This makes a real difference to me.

I also use it to replace paper plotting charts in my sport. This is fed into an analysis program that I use for training purposes. It replaces an old Sony Cleo that served the same function.

I could get by for another year or two with the original IPad, but I'm gifting it to my closest friends 5 year old (in Japan) along with an iTunes gift card. I consider it a tiny investment in his future. He's as proficient with an iPhone as anyone I know so the learning curve is zero.

Tell me, do lawyers NEED books and pens and pads?
 
Thats like saying I don't need a car because I could bike to work.

I can type 100 WPM, between losing a ton of speed and having to rewrite a final version (or have very little editing ability otherwise) pen and paper is simply a waste of time. When the value of time saved far surpasses the price of a purchase, defining it as a "luxury" is silly even if technically correct.

Does the iPad fall into that category? For some.
 
Certainly a WANT and not a NEED. The iPad 2 is fine. The iPad 1 was fine. Though I do use FaceTime.

I am justifying it to myself because my wifi coverage doesn't quite make it to the pool. I only have a wifi iPad. So I pre-ordered the Verizon new iPad. This way I can still be productive while relaxing. Of course I could just continue to use personal hotspot on my 4S but sometimes I need to talk and use the iPad at the same time.

Oh who am I kidding.....I'm a sucker for new things.
 
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