Don't forget you can easily pair a bluetooth keyboard to the iPad for full-blown typing.
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Whats the point of an iPad?
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Don't forget you can easily pair a bluetooth keyboard to the iPad for full-blown typing.
It depends on what you want to use it for. When I got my iPad, I knew right away what I want to do with it, which was to read e-mail on my way to and from places. I also used it for different occasions though, like reading e-books instead of textbooks themselves, playing games, doing quick research in busy places, and especially showing my web design portfolio. The iPad is a wonderful thing to have on your side if you know what you'll use it =].
Just because people and I have other reasons that may not be relevant to your needs doesn't mean the iPad is pointless though. The iPad is actually universal in almost all situations. I just read a thread about someone doing their taxes with their ipad while on break! That's cool!!!
But if you want a brief answer, then it's for getting tasks done. It's not like a laptop or computer where you have to do heavy duty tasks that require a lot of saving and storing--the iPad is just a great tool for getting the job done quicker and smoother.
Just because people and I have other reasons that may not be relevant to your needs doesn't mean the iPad is pointless though. The iPad is actually universal in almost all situations. I just read a thread about someone doing their taxes with their ipad while on break! That's cool!!!
But if you want a brief answer, then it's for getting tasks done. It's not like a laptop or computer where you have to do heavy duty tasks that require a lot of saving and storing--the iPad is just a great tool for getting the job done quicker and smoother
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Why would you even consider getting an iPad if you don't "get the point"? I don't get the point of bungie jumping off a bridge, and I'm sure as hell not considering doing it anyway.
Why would you even comment if you don't like the thread? I don't read threads I don't like, and I'm sure as hell not going to comment on them.
Because it's so awesome you can't even see the point of owning one, and still want one.
I want one because I could do everything I do on my iPhone with more screen real estate:
Gaming, emails, forum browsing, research, notes, checking the weather, etc.
And, since it's a larger screen with keyboards available, it would be more portable than my 17" MBP for writing on the go.
I'm throwing down a big BS card on this one. Your whole explanation sounds like an all talk, no show kind of reasoning. Why spend $500 out of curiosity when you can use one all the live long day at your nearest Apple Store or Best Buy? Curiosity....whatever.
I bought a first generation iPad and what attracted me at the time was the big touchscreen. I mean, there was no company that had a tablet for such a low price with such an advanced touchscreen (mulitouch, capacitive).Because it's so awesome you can't even see the point of owning one, and still want one.
I want one because I could do everything I do on my iPhone with more screen real estate:
Gaming, emails, forum browsing, research, notes, checking the weather, etc.
And, since it's a larger screen with keyboards available, it would be more portable than my 17" MBP for writing on the go.
I found it fascinating how you could 'touch' the web and do all of these casual things. I didn't exactly know how I would use it: I also just wanted to try it out. If I didn't like it, I would sell it (Apple resale value is high) so it's really a low-risk purchase.
So as it turns out, the iPad isn't always the fastest option but it is way more fun. It's also much more mobile and I have brought it (for several times) with me on holiday.