iPad or MacBook

Dtowns49 · Dtowns49 #1 (**permalink**)

12-29-2011, 08:00 PM

I am looking into owning some form of a mobile computer. Hands down it will be an Apple. But now the problem is: iPad or MacBook? I've looked into some of the differences, but I am still having an issue deciding. I understand the price difference is nice, but am I losing a lot by choosing the iPad over a MacBook? I already own a desktop computer, it is unfortunately a Windows run Compaq. Nothing special, just enough for what I need until I can upgrade to a Mac at a later time. I'm mostly looking for something that will be handy when I start up school again. I don't think I will need a lot of memory, just enough to store documents and maybe music if I even decide to put my music on to the iPad/MacBook. So basically my question comes down to: What are the real pros and cons between the two? And if the iPad would work, what memory is possibly the best for me to go with?

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

12-29-2011, 09:02 PM

My humble opinion is...if someone doesn't have a Mac laptop computer...I would recommend getting the Mac laptop BEFORE an iPad. I see the iPad as a nice "augment" to a laptop...not a replacement.

But...if you said that you ONLY need a laptop for e-mail & internet...then an iPad (for portability)...in addition to your desktop...might be a a good combination.

- Nick

Dtowns49 · Dtowns49 #3 (**permalink**)

12-29-2011, 09:09 PM

I was wondering that myself. I really wasn't a fan of the whole "tablet" phase until I started looking into it. I think in the end I really would prefer a laptop, but the price difference is unfortunately a big deal because of other costs. But, I worry that I may need the addition space with schooling, and plus it would be an ideal computer because I am NOT a fan of Windows. I'll just have to keep trying my options and see where I can end up. Thanks!

osxx · osxx #4 (**permalink**)

12-29-2011, 09:35 PM

I have both and use both but as Nick pointed out the iPad is not a computer substitution and Jobs even pointed this out in his keynote it is an augment to.

JimboMac · JimboMac #5 (**permalink**)

12-29-2011, 09:45 PM

Given that your computer is a Windows computer, I suggest getting the Macbook and give up the Windows world!

Ghost Rider · Ghost Rider #6 (**permalink**)

12-29-2011, 10:20 PM

I have both an Ipad 2 and Imac and use both everyday .I think Ipads are good for work and entertainment but doing serious applications I would consider a desktop or Notebook over an Ipad.

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Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,339 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	12-29-2011, 09:02 PM My humble opinion is...if someone doesn't have a Mac laptop computer...I would recommend getting the Mac laptop BEFORE an iPad. I see the iPad as a nice "augment" to a laptop...not a replacement. But...if you said that you ONLY need a laptop for e-mail & internet...then an iPad (for portability)...in addition to your desktop...might be a a good combination. - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Dtowns49 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 29, 2011 Posts: 2	12-29-2011, 08:00 PM I am looking into owning some form of a mobile computer. Hands down it will be an Apple. But now the problem is: iPad or MacBook? I've looked into some of the differences, but I am still having an issue deciding. I understand the price difference is nice, but am I losing a lot by choosing the iPad over a MacBook? I already own a desktop computer, it is unfortunately a Windows run Compaq. Nothing special, just enough for what I need until I can upgrade to a Mac at a later time. I'm mostly looking for something that will be handy when I start up school again. I don't think I will need a lot of memory, just enough to store documents and maybe music if I even decide to put my music on to the iPad/MacBook. So basically my question comes down to: What are the real pros and cons between the two? And if the iPad would work, what memory is possibly the best for me to go with?
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osxx #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,935 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	12-29-2011, 09:35 PM I have both and use both but as Nick pointed out the iPad is not a computer substitution and Jobs even pointed this out in his keynote it is an augment to.
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JimboMac #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 16, 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 53 Mac Specs: Which one?	12-29-2011, 09:45 PM Given that your computer is a Windows computer, I suggest getting the Macbook and give up the Windows world!
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Ghost Rider #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 14, 2011 Posts: 231 Mac Specs: Imac 21.5 2011 Stock with Time Capsule. Ipad2 Colecovision	12-29-2011, 10:20 PM I have both an Ipad 2 and Imac and use both everyday .I think Ipads are good for work and entertainment but doing serious applications I would consider a desktop or Notebook over an Ipad.
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