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Has your iPad become your... Life?

Try not to be a JERK.

People here were talking about the iPad replacing a real computer, that is all. It can't be done, not even close.

AND, if you do not think that Apple is holding back the REAL capabilities of the iPad . . . well then you likely votes for obuma.:p

Not many of us are paid to play games and cruise the Internet, anything more would be better accomplished on a real computer. Tell your boss!

parseckadet said:
Ok, I'll play your little game here. I guess AutoCad and Quickbooks are the benchmarks that we're going to use to define "real work" then? And the RIM Playbook is the amazing device that we'll be able to use to perform said "real work"? That must mean that the RIM Playbook is capable of running both those applications. Right? Otherwise why would you be anticipating it so much?

While we're at it I'll point out that I've never used either AutoCad or Quickbooks. I must not be performing any "real work" either. I wonder why my boss keeps paying me then.

Finally, please explain to me exactly what Apple is doing to cripple the iPad that would prevent it from running either AutoCad or Quickbooks. I understand that it is underpowered for these tasks, but that is a result of sacrifices that were made to accommodate the form factor and to hit the $500 price target. And I assume you're not arguing that the iPad should run a full version of OS X, since the Windows tablets have taught us what a disaster that is. If we were to imagine an iPad that had the horsepower under the hood to actually run these tasks, what OTHER actions has Apple taken that cripples the iPad and would prevent the software makers from releasing iPad versions of these programs?
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I take it every where. I don't get how people say it's not portable enough. It's the perfect portable device. I type papers on it, surf the web, take notes, create keynotes, etc. You can't say it's not good for work. It may not be good enough for the work you do, but it is definitely good for work. My iPad is my right hand man.
 
Stealthipad said:
People here were talking about the iPad replacing a real computer, that is all. It can't be done, not even close.
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Not really, people were saying that they use often their iPad instead of their computer, not that it replaces a real computer. There is a difference.

I don't think anybody is claiming that the iPad is better at productivity stuff than a computer, but that doesn't mean that it is bad at it.

If you need to be productive whilst being mobile then the iPads size, ease of access, battery life and App selection mean that it is, for many, the best tool there is.

If I am in the office, I use my computer, and my iPad just sits on my desk as an additional webpage/pdf viewer/todo list. I would never turn to the iPad to work on a document or database instead of the computer.

However, when I'm in a meeting, on the road or elsewhere in the building, the iPad is far more convenient than a computer. I can access and interact with databases, accounts software, spreadsheets, reference materials amongst many other things. I can answer queries and investigate things instantly.

As an example, I recently had to do some work on a spreadsheet when I hadn't been expecting to do any work. I didn't have my computer with me but I did have my iPad. I did the spreadsheet and it took me about 30 minutes. If I had been able to do it on my computer then it would probably have taken about 20 minutes, but the fact is that I didn't have my computer there. The portability of the iPad more than made up for the ease of use limitations.

You may not need that functionality, but to say that it is poor for "real work" is just simply incorrect. Not as good as a computer, yes, but not poor.
 
Stealthipad said:
Try not to be a JERK.

People here were talking about the iPad replacing a real computer, that is all. It can't be done, not even close.
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The thread may have started out by talking about how people use their iPad all the time, in every aspect of their lives. But YOU'RE the one who took it the extra step of implying it was almost good for nothing at all short of entertainment. You took us down this road, so don't complain when you're not happy with where it leads.

Stealthipad said:
AND, if you do not think that Apple is holding back the REAL capabilities of the iPad . . . well then you likely votes for obuma.:p
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I don't disagree that Apple has made the iPad less capable than it could be. But your argument was that by doing so Apple made it useless for "real work". That's the part I disagree with, and would like more details on why you feel this way. Do I think it could be MORE useful? Yes. Do I think it's useless? Not at all.

Stealthipad said:
Not many of us are paid to play games and cruise the Internet, anything more would be better accomplished on a real computer. Tell your boss!
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So because I don't do the exact same work you do I must be sitting around playing games and cruising the Internet all day? Now who's being a jerk? I fear for your employees if you really are incapable of seeing this distinction.

KeithJenner said:
Not really, people were saying that they use often their iPad instead of their computer, not that it replaces a real computer. There is a difference.

I don't think anybody is claiming that the iPad is better at productivity stuff than a computer, but that doesn't mean that it is bad at it.

If you need to be productive whilst being mobile then the iPads size, ease of access, battery life and App selection mean that it is, for many, the best tool there is.

If I am in the office, I use my computer, and my iPad just sits on my desk as an additional webpage/pdf viewer/todo list. I would never turn to the iPad to work on a document or database instead of the computer.

However, when I'm in a meeting, on the road or elsewhere in the building, the iPad is far more convenient than a computer. I can access and interact with databases, accounts software, spreadsheets, reference materials amongst many other things. I can answer queries and investigate things instantly.

As an example, I recently had to do some work on a spreadsheet when I hadn't been expecting to do any work. I didn't have my computer with me but I did have my iPad. I did the spreadsheet and it took me about 30 minutes. If I had been able to do it on my computer then it would probably have taken about 20 minutes, but the fact is that I didn't have my computer there. The portability of the iPad more than made up for the ease of use limitations.

You may not need that functionality, but to say that it is poor for "real work" is just simply incorrect. Not as good as a computer, yes, but not poor.
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This is a perfect example of when an iPad is useful for "real work". Just like all devices, there are benefits to using an iPad and there are trade offs. The same is true of laptops as well.
 
It's pretty convenient...but it hasn't exactly replaced anything of mine. When I need to be really productive and type something out on pages, I turn to my MBP. That being said, I love my iPad for games, easy travel, web browsing in bed, and watching videos. It's a great product.
 
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I just wish it could put out the java stuff like when I use impatacize powerpoints for school...
 
I use my iPad on the couch, and now while I await a new charger for my MacBook Pro.
If there were a 15" iPad, I think I would use ot a lot more around the house.
The current soze is great for portability, but so is the iPhone. My idea iPad would be >15 inches.
 
JohnnyQuest said:
It's pretty convenient...but it hasn't exactly replaced anything of mine. When I need to be really productive and type something out on pages, I turn to my MBP. That being said, I love my iPad for games, easy travel, web browsing in bed, and watching videos. It's a great product.
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The same here. For me the iPad has it's place. You can push the envelope for productivity but a computer does is so much better.
 
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I use mine at least 3 times a day, however, I wouldn't say it has become my life.
 
There should be two types of iPads.

1 - the current model

2 - the iPad Pro - lots more power, all (or most) of the bells and whistles of a real computer at a higher price.
 
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