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Replacing your notebook/pc for iPad?
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I'm tending toward replacing my Touch with the iPad. If the iWorks suit works out it might also possibly replace my notebook, but I'll have to wait and see until it comes out to see if it can actually replace my notebook.
I will buy one to replace my iBook G4 next to my iMac... I am planning on completely switching from MS Office to iWork at the same time since iWork supports Microsoft documents... we'll see how that goes. 
I know but some members here are talking about replacing their computer for the iPad.
Theoretically using iDisk and online services, you could use iPad as a stand alone device since you don't need to connect to a physical computer to get ressources on it (iTunes store, AppStore, iBookstore, general web etc...)...
Then again, you would have to litterally live in an Apple bubble...
I will buy one to replace my iBook G4 next to my iMac... I am planning on completely switching from MS Office to iWork at the same time since iWork supports Microsoft documents... we'll see how that goes.
Spooky, that's exactly what I intend to do. The wife will be getting a new MBP once the new ones are released sp she can ditch her ageing Toshiba laptop, and so the house will become Microsoft free, using iWorks will be a part of that.
Also, updating the OS of the iPad will more than likely only be possible using a PC, we can only base that on how it is now. You never know, they may find a way to implement updates direct to the device, then it truly can be a standalone device....just throwing that out there.
I know but some members here are talking about replacing their computer for the iPad.
I guess it is possible. I sometime can go for a month without docking my iPod Touch to my computer. But you wouldn't be able to get any updates. Also your data would not be backed up. I guess as I said before it wouldn't work as it should.
This is totally an experiment... I am quite satisfied with MS Office so far... but I want to explore alternatives.
I am buying an iPad, but I am not sure what I will have next to it. I have a Macbook Pro today, but I am considering switching it out with an iMac and an iPad.
However, every now and then it would be nice to have a laptop, but i feel having an iMac, Macbook Pro, iPad and iPhone will be to much.
I guess i'l have to think about for the next few weeks.
However, every now and then it would be nice to have a laptop, but i feel having an iMac, Macbook Pro, iPad and iPhone will be to much.
I guess i'l have to think about for the next few weeks.
Unless I am mistaken (and I know it might not be the best example) Kindle 2 can do that over 3G network for example... So the idea of a "self updating" device is not completely impossible, is it ?
products !!!
At least is not cheating on his Macbook with a cheap PC Netbook ! Now THAT would be a total shame...
At least is not cheating on his Macbook with a cheap PC Netbook ! Now THAT would be a total shame...
Well yes, at least the macbook could understand that he left her for a newer, slicker, less heavy model.
Instead of something that was cheap and nasty, and not as good looking, or as smart as her.
But then again it sounds like he's planning on using the iPad as his bit on the side.
How about replacing iPod touch with iPad? My touch is my main computer. I do about 87% of all my computing on that baby. My parents are computer haters.