I was checking out the iPad at Best Buy and i love the whole idea, but can't figure out a solid reason to get one, I love my MBP, use it all the time, but can't seem to figure out what I would use the iPad for, other than surfing the Internet.
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So why do I need an iPad?
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I am trying to justify buying one, I would use it at home on wifi on the Internet, maybe buy a few games or movies.
I teach Elem Ed, I am not sure what apps they have I could use, but then I have the issue of how I can use them in class in a Microsoft world.
Maybe I get one for the novelty of having one and use it around the house so I don't have to carry the laptop from room to room
I teach Elem Ed, I am not sure what apps they have I could use, but then I have the issue of how I can use them in class in a Microsoft world.
Maybe I get one for the novelty of having one and use it around the house so I don't have to carry the laptop from room to room
i play a lot of music, and there are tons of music based app's for the ipad. i run an adaptor from the ipad HP jack into my mixer and play out the amp. it sounds great and adds new possibilities to music / recording IMHO. plus the tons of other things i use it for lol
So there is no speaker on it, I do have speakers I can hook up to it, but then again I can use my iPod touch and keep the iPad space free.
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There is a speaker on it. Works great in most semi-quiet environments.
My iPad has rendered my MB useless except for using it to add or subtract content from said iPad.
Well I am seeing what people use them for, and maybe I could use it for the same reason.
So why do you need someone to tell you what to do? I assume no one needs to tell you when to eat, or sleep, or poop? These are pretty much adult decisions. If you have to ask then you don't need one. Did you really need to start a thread to discuss something that has been discussed already a million times?
there is a speaker and it produces a great sound, but im using the ipad with a band, so the small speaker wount keep up lol
Honestly, in a LOT of situations, your iPad can replace your laptop. You would be surprised. I use mine far more than I use my laptop now.
I needed to buy one so she would quit complaining about how heavy her MBP was
this was also followed by.." my iPhone is too small to surf the web"
this was also followed by.." my iPhone is too small to surf the web"
Nice catch, but im gonna help him out
I'm sure that had been thought of but clearly had realised that airs free and the rest you have to pay for...unless your a thieving squatter or live in a cave!I am not asking people to tell me what to do, I was asking why I need one, maybe there is something about them I do not know, a useful app, for example.
Apparently I did need to start the thread, you obviously read the thread title and you could have opted to not read the thread since there are a million of them, so don't complain. Next time read the thread title and decide if you wish to partake in the topic.
Have a great day!