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Been offered an iPad in lieu of someones coaching fee. Not sure if I would use it though?
I use word, excel, email and browsing and like to work from wherever.
At the moment I use a wonky macbook and HTC phone.
Never even picked up an iPad, people who have them say they're great but they would do wouldn't they.
Advise and rebuke please.
Yes. Rarely use my laptop anymore.
I can't imagine using one to work on. They're great for looking at shit on the internet though
They're good at some things, but not others.
They're a great presentational tool if you do that kind of thing at work. And they're great for browsing on. But Word, Excel, stuff like that...stick to what you're using now.
We've though the same. Laptop get used for little else.
Could add it to the stable for kitchen telly watching easily.
Sorry to hijack the OP's thread. But can they be used for iplayer bbc et al? Also what about putting photos from a digi cam?
If you make a lot of stuff with a computer, they're rubbish.
If all you do is look at stuff on a computer and make a decision based on that, they're great.
I got given one for work, and now I never use a laptop when at home! I love it, it comes with me wherever I go - instant internet.
It won't replace a laptop if you use word, excel etc for complex tasks but if you use the internet a lot then it will make you very happy. Especially if your laptop is crap, like mine, and takes about 8 minutes to start.
They have their limitations.
My iPad is used for web browsing mostly .
For the uses you have explained I think it would be fine ....but to 3G or not to 3G that is the question...!!!
I'm looking at shit on it right now, I can also watch shit like iPlayer, ITV, 4od, film four, Netflix, love film. I also read mags on it and play games, listen to music.
It's not very good for work unless you use it as a secondary monitor, but for all non wrk stuff - it's the SHIT. 😀
Haven't regretted getting one.
They are very good
I'd have my money and buy one though swapsies ain't good
Cash is king ...
I was thinking about one for about 3 months and eventually gave in... And to be honest, well worth it, it's instant switch on and go. Use the flipboard app loads. Once you get one, give yourself a few days to get used to it and you won't regret it.
Depends on how old it is whether it'd be worth doing it instead of the cash, you could always sell it on here if you didn't get on with it.
saleem - Member... you could always sell it on here if you didn't get on with it.
At a discount of course ... 
Surely iDave should have an iPad?
Love mine, use it all the time - computer only gets used for work stuff now really. I can use my bluetooth keyboard off my iMac with it if I have to do typing on it.
Love stuff like Flipboard and the Red Bull magazine app. Got some killer music production apps on there as well now.
Wow, thank you for mentioning flipboard. Just installed it and the twitter is awesome!
Its great at email, FB and internet browsing. Its no good at any other office applications. Its a great toy for flights and general waiting aroung.
Thats all its good for.
Thats all its good for.
I don't agree. I edit photos on mine on holiday and it works great IMO. There's loads of great music productions apps too. And office stuff is fine if you use an external keyboard.
It works great for showing people portfolio stuff for my photography business too.
Not convinced about this browsing thing either. I like to slump on a sofa with the laptop on my lap and it's a perfect position without having to hold anything. I can't see how I'd hold an iPad and type easily in any position I find myself in.
Best actual use I've seen for one was in lieu of a clipboard by someone standing or moving around to deal with people.
EDIT:
It works great for my showing people portfolio stuff for my photography business too.
This is a fantastic application for one too. Far easier to hand to someone else than a laptop.
Not convinced about this browsing thing either.
The opinions of people who've never used something are generally the most useful. 😛
I didn't say it was rubbish, I said I wasn't convinced!
If someone lent me one I'd happily try it out, but without that option I'm not going to spend £500 to find out 🙂
I wasn't convinced until someone else bought me one.
[i]I didn't say it was rubbish[/i]
Typing on the iPad [i]is[/i] rubbish.
Other stuff is great.
Typing on the iPad is rubbish.
Typing on the iPad doesn't work *for you*.
Other people's experience may vary. Apparently, a lot of younger people (yes, I know that counts out 90% of STW) are now saying that typing fast on an iPad is easier as the keys move less. Apparently 110 words per minute isn't that unusual any more.
Rachel
Typing on the iPad is rubbish.
I would say it was rubbish, but I wouldn't want to write a book on it. Obviously the bluetooth keyboard fixes that problem.
I find the iPad to be an incredibly useful piece of kit - wish I could afford another 🙁
edit: other tablets are available - but not for me.
I love mine, the hdmi connector is great for watching Iplayer and movies on the telly, in fact the only downside is fighting the mrs for it 😥
molgrips - Member
Not convinced about this browsing thing either. I like to slump on a sofa with the laptop on my lap and it's a perfect position without having to hold anything. I can't see how I'd hold an iPad and type easily in any position I find myself in.
You don't get the sweaty legs/privates from the heat of a laptop, It's not heavy so is easy to hold and there's no risk of it sliding off.
Multiple wins for iPad.
🙂
[i]Typing on the iPad doesn't work *for you*.[/i]
Well who the hell else am I going to be writing about? Duh!
They're awesome, I spent a year debating getting one, I was foolish. Privateer is cheaper via online sub too. I use sketchbook pro a lot for my job, I never crunch numbers so can't comment on that side, I've heard iWork is good though.
Double post, bloomin' ipads.
Futile discussion now, he's just told me he's not 'allowed' to hire a coach......
Just when I thought it was a good idea.
You'll have to buy now, do it.
I love mine, [s]the hdmi connector[/s] an AppleTV is great for watching Iplayer and movies on the telly
FTFY 🙂
You don't get the sweaty legs/privates from the heat of a laptop, It's not heavy so is easy to hold and there's no risk of it sliding off.
Don't get sweaty legs/privates with my laptop. Weight is not an issue. No need to hold it, cos it rests on legs, leaving 2 hands free to surf and type.
Multiple wins for the netbook/laptop imho.
Don't get sweaty legs/privates with my laptop. Weight is not an issue. No need to hold it, cos it rests on legs, leaving 2 hands free to surf and type.
Multiple wins for the netbook/laptop imho.
Seems we've reached an impasse - Different strokes for different folks I guess. 😉
110 words per minute!
I bet that was only with ,.!? punctuation. Anything else (including numbers) and it slows to a snail's pace.
I got an iPad the other day for testing with. It's great. There are many things that you didn't realise you wanted to do while sat on the sofa before you get one. The speaker is remarkably good too. Much better than our laptops.
Seems we've reached an impasse - Different strokes for different folks I guess.
What?! An interwebs forum thread where we discover different people have different opinions on stuff ???!!
Who's have thunk it eh?
Unbelievable.
joao3v16 - Member
Seems we've reached an impasse - Different strokes for different folks I guess.
What?! An interwebs forum thread where we discover different people have different opinions on stuff ???!!Who's have thunk it eh?
Unbelievable.
What do you think the 😉 was for? here's some rolley eyes for your silly comment 🙄
Multiple wins for the netbook/laptop imho.
You crop up in every thread explaining why you don't want/need an iPad. It sounds like the only person you are trying to convince is yourself. I predict you will have one within 3 months. 😉
leaving 2 hands free to [s]surf and type[/s] fiddle with oneself whilst looking pron.
Is what you mean. 😉
I bought one and it replaced my laptop (macbook). The i starting using a work macbook pro and that replaced the ipad. They are useful when travelling, though.
If you struggle to type on one, get a keyboard for it.
You don't get the sweaty legs/privates from the heat of a laptop
I have one very large laptop that makes my legs hot, this one doesn't though. It's completely cool underneath.
Are you saying you put the iPad flat on your lap and type on it that way?
ASUS Transformer Prime is the best of both. A tablet and keyboard.
Best of all, its not an overpriced iPad ! 😉
YMMV 🙂
You don't get the sweaty legs/privates from the heat of a laptop
I have one very large laptop that makes my legs hot, this one doesn't though. It's completely cool underneath.Are you saying you put the iPad flat on your lap and type on it that way?
No, I meant my 17" MBP gave me a sweaty lap, there's nothing sweaty with an iPad apart from parting with the money.
clarkpm4242 - Member
ASUS Transformer Prime is the best of both. A tablet and keyboard.Best of all, its not an overpriced iPad !
YMMV
A transformer is 450/500 which is about the same a IPad, I've not used one so I can't really comment on how good it is. But I can say it is PIG UGLY.