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All iPads Why do you have an iPad?
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When at home it is a nice luxury to do casual surfing, etc from the comfort of a easy chair without the inconvenience (for me) of trying to use a non-touch device such as a small notebook.
My over 65 eyes can see it much better than using my iPhone 5 from that comfy chair.
You have more than 65 eyes?
Use it for everything gaming, social media, news, general browsing and school which I do all of the documents I need to do in google drive and share them with them witch a lot of my teachers use google drive to share documents with us. I take the iPad mini everywhere besides school because we are assigned iPads that we are allowed to do only school work on.
For Work
I have an iPad for work as a Realtor. In my job you can use a lot of paper and that can add up to big bucks each month. Because of that, I have tried to go as paperless as possible.
I use my iPad to refer to MLS sheets via Dropbox and PDF Expert. I use PDF expert mostly to refer to MLS sheets and have clients sign documents.
And then, I always always use it for calendar. That's about it. A few other real estate related apps, but not really for anything personal.
I have an iPad for work as a Realtor. In my job you can use a lot of paper and that can add up to big bucks each month. Because of that, I have tried to go as paperless as possible.
I use my iPad to refer to MLS sheets via Dropbox and PDF Expert. I use PDF expert mostly to refer to MLS sheets and have clients sign documents.
And then, I always always use it for calendar. That's about it. A few other real estate related apps, but not really for anything personal.
I use the mini for tv mostly. In fact if it weren't for my husband and football I'd cut the cord entirely and just use Netflix, Amazon instant and Hulu.
I also email, take notes, view YouTube videos, and read. Although I've been thinking about getting the new Kindle Paperwhite for reading lately.
I also email, take notes, view YouTube videos, and read. Although I've been thinking about getting the new Kindle Paperwhite for reading lately.
I bought my iPad as my first iOS device since my third nexus 7 had just died. I then bought an iPhone as I wanted to unify my devices. THEN I discovered I have no need for my iPad at all. I've barely picked it up since I got the phone. Even at home on the sofa, I find the phone easier. Somewhat disappointing to discover but at least I can sell it on before the new generation appears. I may put the cash into a MacBook of some kind because that I'll certainly use, if only to avoid iTunes on windows (which only satan himself did devise).
Areas where a tablet/ipad beats laptop's ass
1. Casual gaming- Gone are the days where i used to worry about which folder to install/ whether it will run on my config/ loading times. For a quick gaming getaway, ipad is superior. Plus it helps that fantastic indie games are being developed for it at a rapid rate. Sometimes this casual gaming develops into deep experiences as well and this is only going to get better in future
2. Ebook/comics reading- Oh the joy of re-reading all your favorite comics in one place. Also am a bit of science/astronomy whore, so i gobble up any graphically illustrated books in this field
3. Casual surfing/Magazines/News and science apps
1. Casual gaming- Gone are the days where i used to worry about which folder to install/ whether it will run on my config/ loading times. For a quick gaming getaway, ipad is superior. Plus it helps that fantastic indie games are being developed for it at a rapid rate. Sometimes this casual gaming develops into deep experiences as well and this is only going to get better in future
2. Ebook/comics reading- Oh the joy of re-reading all your favorite comics in one place. Also am a bit of science/astronomy whore, so i gobble up any graphically illustrated books in this field
3. Casual surfing/Magazines/News and science apps
I bought my wide and I (2) 16gb wifi iPad 4's because we were sick of straining our eyes looking at our phones while at home. Between both and their respective otterbox defender cases (we have kids) I spent about $1200 but we really enjoy them and I think they'll hold their value enough that when they get a couple years old I can resell them and buy new ones without sticking too much money out.
I use mine for mostly recreational use when I'm laying in bed. Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
I use it sometimes in class but I usually use my MBP for my necessary apps instead.
I use it sometimes in class but I usually use my MBP for my necessary apps instead.
I use my iPad for surfing and reading. Like others said, it's super convenient to surf the web on the sofa while "watching" sports with my hubby. Also, I have an hour commute to work half of which my 3 year old is in tow going to the sitter's house, she uses it daily to watch Nick Jr., PBS, and Disney shows that I've downloaded for her and read ibooks read aloud books. I couldn't live without my iPad. I've ditched my PC and laptops completely and use it exclusively. Next thing on my wishlist is an iMac, hopefully for Christmas.
I use my iPad for surfing and reading. Like others said, it's super convenient to surf the web on the sofa while "watching" sports with my hubby. Also, I have an hour commute to work half of which my 3 year old is in tow going to the sitter's house, she uses it daily to watch Nick Jr., PBS, and Disney shows that I've downloaded for her and read ibooks read aloud books. I couldn't live without my iPad. I've ditched my PC and laptops completely and use it exclusively. Next thing on my wishlist is an iMac, hopefully for Christmas.
iMac&iPad combo is indeed great. I have just ditched my MBA for an iMac and couldn't be happier.
Pretty much for the excellent portability. Its great having access to media and stuff anywhere. I love the gaming too and feel the iPad is n under-rated gaming platform. I have a PS3 too and its got some awesome titles. But, when I can get a great game for the ipad for $.99 to $5 bucks versus $60 for the PS3 you start to appreciate it even more.
So:
1) Portability
2) Gaming platform
3) Coolness factor
So:
1) Portability
2) Gaming platform
3) Coolness factor
I can't use my rMBP on my bed so iPad is perfect to watch netflix movies and other stuff. I sometimes take it with me to Starbucks to update my FaceBook and Tweet it. I only check my email and iMessage on my iPhone. 
Mainly for media consumption. I use it to read books, surf the web, youtube, etc.
If I need real work done I use my Macbook Air.
If I need real work done I use my Macbook Air.
As a college student, My iPad is a great tool/ entertainment device. I use it for books for my classes, I use it in between classes when I don't really want to take out my macbook and wait for it to boot up. It's a much more enjoyable device to use for the things people have mentioned in this thread. When they say reading, browsing the internet, and watching youtube videos are more enjoyable on an iPad, they are right! There's just something about being able to "touch the internet" that makes for a fun experience when not doing work too.
I am buying an iPad 5 64Gb for a few reasons.
-Films (I have a lot of digital copies from Blu Rays on my iTunes account)
-Browsing
But mostly gaming. Earlier this year I was going to buy a PS Vita but found that only 2 or 3 games appeal to me (LBP, and maybe NFS and Assassins Creed/Killzone). I found the games that are already out on iPad beat the PS Vita (games like Minecraft PE, Deus Ex: The Fall, XCOM Enemy Unknown, CoD Strike Team, Modern Combat, Dead Trigger, Asphalt 8, Dead Space, GTA III, GTA Vice City...).
Upcoming games I am looking forward to for iPad are Modern Combat 5 (Q1 2014), a Deus Ex game that pushes the iPad 5 (Q2-3 2014), Dead Trigger 2 (a matter of days now)...
The actual performance of an iPhone 5S graphically is 10X more than that of the PS Vita (76.8Gflops for the 5S compared to 7Gflops on the Vita). If the iPad 5 gets the same jump as the iPhone 5S got from the iPhone 5; then the iPad 5 will be outputting at around 205Gflops (which is very likely with the G6630 GPU which the iPad 5 will get). To put that to comparison; a PS3's GPU outputs at around 174Gflops meaning the iPad 5 will overtake the PS3's GPU (and an Xbox 360's GPU is only 155Gflops)
I know that the iPad 5's A7X will not be as powerful as the PS3's 8 core 128bit/64bit processor (something like that) but games like Asphalt 8 are as near as dammit console quality at least in terms of graphics. And that game was made for last gen devices like the iPad 4 (76.8Gflops) and iPhone 5 (28.8Gflops). So just imagine what the iPad 5 could do when the GPU is actually greater than a PS3!
"Touch screen controls are crap!!!" I hear you say. Well I have found that playing any touch based game to work just great when first played for 20 minutes. If you give just a few minutes; you grow to the controls (well, customize them too) and they work just as well. But for some games; touch based controls just don't cut it and that is where iOS game controllers kick in. There is 3 different types of controller layouts, a form fitting controller without analogue sticks, a form fitting one with sticks, and a wireless one just like an Xbox controller. I am expecting a little part of the October Apple Event to show these of with the iPad 5's new power.
-Films (I have a lot of digital copies from Blu Rays on my iTunes account)
-Browsing
But mostly gaming. Earlier this year I was going to buy a PS Vita but found that only 2 or 3 games appeal to me (LBP, and maybe NFS and Assassins Creed/Killzone). I found the games that are already out on iPad beat the PS Vita (games like Minecraft PE, Deus Ex: The Fall, XCOM Enemy Unknown, CoD Strike Team, Modern Combat, Dead Trigger, Asphalt 8, Dead Space, GTA III, GTA Vice City...).
Upcoming games I am looking forward to for iPad are Modern Combat 5 (Q1 2014), a Deus Ex game that pushes the iPad 5 (Q2-3 2014), Dead Trigger 2 (a matter of days now)...
The actual performance of an iPhone 5S graphically is 10X more than that of the PS Vita (76.8Gflops for the 5S compared to 7Gflops on the Vita). If the iPad 5 gets the same jump as the iPhone 5S got from the iPhone 5; then the iPad 5 will be outputting at around 205Gflops (which is very likely with the G6630 GPU which the iPad 5 will get). To put that to comparison; a PS3's GPU outputs at around 174Gflops meaning the iPad 5 will overtake the PS3's GPU (and an Xbox 360's GPU is only 155Gflops)
I know that the iPad 5's A7X will not be as powerful as the PS3's 8 core 128bit/64bit processor (something like that) but games like Asphalt 8 are as near as dammit console quality at least in terms of graphics. And that game was made for last gen devices like the iPad 4 (76.8Gflops) and iPhone 5 (28.8Gflops). So just imagine what the iPad 5 could do when the GPU is actually greater than a PS3!
"Touch screen controls are crap!!!" I hear you say. Well I have found that playing any touch based game to work just great when first played for 20 minutes. If you give just a few minutes; you grow to the controls (well, customize them too) and they work just as well. But for some games; touch based controls just don't cut it and that is where iOS game controllers kick in. There is 3 different types of controller layouts, a form fitting controller without analogue sticks, a form fitting one with sticks, and a wireless one just like an Xbox controller. I am expecting a little part of the October Apple Event to show these of with the iPad 5's new power.
it is outstanding device, I use it more often than any of my computers/laptops. For everything, no limit at all. I only wish they could add reading mode and transform screen to be usable outside while sun glare.
Bought an iPad 3 for reading books primarily at home and also for e-mail and web when traveling. It's a lot easier to carry an iPad than a MBP, plus the iPad has a cell connection.