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Okay, so before I begin my thread (for real) I want to say 2 things.
1. Sorry if this is the wrong section. I didn't think it would fit in anywhere else.
2. I apologize if there are millions of other threads like this, but I searched w/ no success.
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I'm just wondering...what is the point of an iPad? I'm honestly surprised that people are buying them so quickly. It's capabilities are extremely limited, especially since it doesn't multitask. The IT guy @ my school has one and says it's no replacement for a laptop. What need is there for a category of devices in between a laptop and a smart phone? Why would I go browsing the web on an iPad (in which I am restricted to using Safari, other than Firefox or another browser that I may like) rather than my Macbook which can multitask and is capable of so much more? The only situation i can see this usable for is if you are on vacation and want a computer with very limited capabilities to do light stuff (email, minor web browsing, etc.) But (despite Steve Jobs' arguments) I consider my Netbook w/ Windows, and soon Linux, a much better choice as it is just as light as an iPad but does so much more. Plus, I can't image having to type on a virtual keyboard. it doesn't sound appealing to me. Does this make sense to anyone or am I just completely missing something that makes this device worth having?
1. Sorry if this is the wrong section. I didn't think it would fit in anywhere else.
2. I apologize if there are millions of other threads like this, but I searched w/ no success.
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I'm just wondering...what is the point of an iPad? I'm honestly surprised that people are buying them so quickly. It's capabilities are extremely limited, especially since it doesn't multitask. The IT guy @ my school has one and says it's no replacement for a laptop. What need is there for a category of devices in between a laptop and a smart phone? Why would I go browsing the web on an iPad (in which I am restricted to using Safari, other than Firefox or another browser that I may like) rather than my Macbook which can multitask and is capable of so much more? The only situation i can see this usable for is if you are on vacation and want a computer with very limited capabilities to do light stuff (email, minor web browsing, etc.) But (despite Steve Jobs' arguments) I consider my Netbook w/ Windows, and soon Linux, a much better choice as it is just as light as an iPad but does so much more. Plus, I can't image having to type on a virtual keyboard. it doesn't sound appealing to me. Does this make sense to anyone or am I just completely missing something that makes this device worth having?