laptop v ipad

bordercars

OH thinks she wants an ipad, basically for audio books, surf and edit small docs. do we go for an ipad or small laptop.

at one stage it might of been a kindle, but there is an app 4 that

BTW were already using a mac, but not bothered which system

Dave_C_2

Have a look at this thread

Dave

alisong1

If the main use is going to be browsing the internet, using apps, writing on the notepad and checking emails, then the iPad is a good choice, but if she wants to starts editing documents (Word, Photoship, etc.), and if she might be using it a lot (typing on an iPad vs typing on a laptop is way different!), then I recommend a laptop

lilac_rainbow

I have a mac and an iPad. The iPad is great for the little day to day things - checking mse - online banking - emails - the kids watch movies on it during long car journeys and it does get a lot more use than my laptop but it will never replace a laptop. I prefer ibooks to the kindle app (also pdf files can be saved straight to ibooks) and using itunes and the app store is effortless. I tend to switch my mac on on days when I am uploading photos/applying for jobs/want to video chat with my other half and the ipad works well for everything else inbetween time

poppy_f1

i have a netbook and a ipad and each have pros and cons but my ipad would never replace a laptop imo especially if you are editing documents

chorlton

If it would be in adition to your main computer/laptop - main computer available for creating any serious work documents, iPad for the odd bit of editing in between surfing on the sofa, social and leisure stuff, reading/itunes/photos etc then I'd say go for it.

If it is to replace a laptop/desktop then I'd say think carefuly and try it out before you decide.

I am getting one any day now to replace an old laptop - but only because i still have a desktop iMac for work.