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rich70

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I am looking to get a laptop and someone suggested an IPad. I don't know too much about those, does anyone have any input on one? Are they any good and worth the money? Thanks!
 
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Depends on what you need the laptop for. If it's real work, get a laptop. But for web surfing, email checking, etc, you'll definitely like the iPad better because it's easier to tote around.
 
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rich70

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vraiblonde said:
Depends on what you need the laptop for. If it's real work, get a laptop. But for web surfing, email checking, etc, you'll definitely like the iPad better because it's easier to tote around.
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I was looking to get one just to mess around on. And Walmart has a laptop on sale for $198. But I don't know if its good or not. With the iPad, is the internet service like cell phone service? In other words, I don't have to be in a wifi spot? As you can tell, I'm not too computer savvy.
 
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rich70 said:
I was looking to get one just to mess around on. And Walmart has a laptop on sale for $198. But I don't know if its good or not. With the iPad, is the internet service like cell phone service? In other words, I don't have to be in a wifi spot? As you can tell, I'm not too computer savvy.
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For $15/mo you can have a reasonable amount of 3G throughput with AT&T. It has wi-fi as well, but the 3G is nice for when there's no wireless available - that's actually what I got the iPad for. If there's an AT&T cell signal, you'll have internet.

The iPad is a LOT more than $198 but to have the portability and reliable wireless connection was worth it to me. That's something you'll have to determine when you make your decision.
 
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vraiblonde said:
For $15/mo you can have a reasonable amount of 3G throughput with AT&T. It has wi-fi as well, but the 3G is nice for when there's no wireless available - that's actually what I got the iPad for. If there's an AT&T cell signal, you'll have internet.

The iPad is a LOT more than $198 but to have the portability and reliable wireless connection was worth it to me. That's something you'll have to determine when you make your decision.
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Yeah, I see the iPad's are around $500. But I don't mind spending the money as long as its worth it. Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.
 
LC_Sulla

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vraiblonde said:
Depends on what you need the laptop for. If it's real work, get a laptop. But for web surfing, email checking, etc, you'll definitely like the iPad better because it's easier to tote around.
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I've had an iPad for several months now. I like it more and more. The portability, even just within the house, is great.

Also, the Weather channel app rules on an iPad.
 
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LC_Sulla said:
I've had an iPad for several months now. I like it more and more. The portability, even just within the house, is great.

Also, the Weather channel app rules on an iPad.
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I received an IPad for my birthday and I have only used my laptop a handful of times since receiving it. Not having Flash can be inconvenient but you get used to it pretty quick.
 
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