Ipad/Ipad 2

markfj

Hi all

Lookingm for an Ipad/ipad 2 for my dad for xmas, he's a complete technophobe so looking at an ipad for basic things like emails and web browsing rather than a PC

we are looking for a very basic model as he wouldnt use most of the features anyway, so im more of a PC person myself so not clued up myself on Ipads etc so can any suggest any good deals on I[pads at the minute?

Thanks

Mark

[Deleted User]

Take a look on the apple website for reconditioned models e.g.
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FC705/refurbished-ipad-with-wi-fi-16gb-black-3rd-generation

Cheapest way would be to buy a second-hand one though. Or.. take the plunge and find a cheaper Android tablet

markfj

I had considered the apple store, but what exactly are their reconditioned units? some told me they they are most likely newish ones. I was tempted to get him android, but never used one myself, im not fussy either way personally, but he is a complete idiot when it comes to technolgy so will my job to show him to to use it initially

Thanks for the reply

markelock

according to their website, the recon ones have new screens and shells, so from an aethestic point of view, they'll look new (they'll also have a new box).

I run android, windows 7 and IOS, and IOS is better from a just does what it says perspective. I'm sure android is more configurable, and it's certainly much cheaper and better value, but the IPAD would be my choice if money wasn't an option

markfj

Thanks for that, appreciate it

[Deleted User]

I've got an android phone, and ipad tablet... for a technophobe i'd always go for the apple gear, as it's designed to be intrinsically simpler

markfj

Thanks, I thought this might be the case, I think then I will stick to apple

Goldiegirl

I've recently bought an ipad mini.

I've never used a tablet before, and don't have a smart phone. However, I walked into the Apple Store, prodded a couple of buttons, and within a few moments had got myself to a web site.

I tried Android tablets in other shops but couldn't get anywhere with them.

So I got the Ipad mini 16gb, for sheer use of use.

markfj

I quite fancy and Ipad mini myself but Ive got too many wants and not enoug funds I think the ipad 2 will be ideal for him, big screen, not too complex and hopefully he can leanr to send a bloody email insead to asking me all the time lol

Britta

+1 for the iPad over Android tablets when it comes to technophobes!

gildius

I really want an iPad too! Although I can't choose between iPad and Mini...