Q. Im starting early on Christmas gifts, and my boyfriend could really use a new laptop. I have heard that the ipad can do the same things as a laptop, only it is more fun to use. He would mainly use it for fantasy sports, checking email, and surfing the web. What are your thoughts?
Also - if it is ant consolation, I bought him an ipod touch last year for Christmas. Is the ipad basically the same thing, only bigger?
A. Well if you are expecting them to be as useful and handy as a laptop, they're not.
I've read several technical reports on them and here are a few of the areas that they lack in:
1. They're kind of slippery with all their smooth surfaces and not easily carried unless you use a pouch/bag.
2. They tend not to be flat. So when you put it on a flat surface they tend to spin some.
3. Typing is done on the touchscreen so it's not close to the normal typing experience with a keyboard.
4. They're hard to see/read in bright light.
5. They don't have the overall computing power that a decent laptop will provide.
6. You can't customize the hardware/software to suit your true needs.
7. Becareful of the pricing. Look at what you'll need for accessories and the pricing of them before you get hung up on the "low" price of the Ipad itself. Initially they were offering it for around $450 and I've read reports that essentially said: "once I got all I needed I spent nearly $800." So make sure you know what you need long before you purchase or order one.
Once you have a complete picture of the Ipad, what you'll need to go with it, and a bottom line total price, compare that with how much laptop you can buy with the same money.
I'm not a big Ipad fan to begin with but I have a feeling that if you shop around you can find a pretty good tablet pc or laptop that will offer him a lot more capability for the $$$$.
Good luck and I hope this helps some.
What is the best place to find second hand ipad accessories ?
Q. Also Please don't promote your website I want genuine reply who has actually purchased from that store.
A. ebay, craiglist, and flea market
What do you think of this case for the ipad?
Q. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-RED-APPLE-IPAD-2-2ND-GEN-FIBRE-LEATHER-WALLET-CASE-/170633121662?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item27ba86cf7e
Would it be a good one to buy?
A. Well,the red ipad case is fashionable but i think it is alittle expensive,i find a similar kind here http://www.digitopz.com/colorful-portable-soft-leather-cover-with-stand-holder-for-ipad-2-p-915.html for a much cheaper price...
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title : What are your thoughts on the ipad as a gift?
Description : Q. Im starting early on Christmas gifts, and my boyfriend could really use a new laptop. I have heard that the ipad can do the same things...