I'm not much of a gadget guy, so please use layman's terms when explaining things to me.
I don't buy too many gadgets, smart phones don't interest me, I have a basic iPod and my PC is pretty basic. I'm always going to be a PC/Windows guy when it comes to my main computer. I like windows and PC's, I understand them, the programs/games I use run on them and, it's just something I'm comfortable with.
With that being said, I travel a lot through my job and kind of want something light and functionable to bring with me. Currently my work laptop is a tank, so I need something light. I was considering a net book, but they look like garbage. So I'm in between the basic $500 iPad or the lowest model Mac Book Air ($1000).
Basically, I only need something for web browsing, youtube watching and emails. I won't fill it with music (I have an iPod and my itunes is on my PC), probably basic apps or programs, and a couple pictures.
I'm leaning on the iPad, but I'm looking for the device that will probably last the longest. I'm cheaper than my grandmother and hate replacing things two or three years after I buy them (I take great care of things), especially if I spend $1000 on them. What device would be best to last me 4+years and be less likely to give me issues along the way?
At the same time, even after my Applecare runs out, I would assume I could pay to have my macbook to be repaired, right? I would think once an iPad breaks, it's going into the trash.
I don't buy too many gadgets, smart phones don't interest me, I have a basic iPod and my PC is pretty basic. I'm always going to be a PC/Windows guy when it comes to my main computer. I like windows and PC's, I understand them, the programs/games I use run on them and, it's just something I'm comfortable with.
With that being said, I travel a lot through my job and kind of want something light and functionable to bring with me. Currently my work laptop is a tank, so I need something light. I was considering a net book, but they look like garbage. So I'm in between the basic $500 iPad or the lowest model Mac Book Air ($1000).
Basically, I only need something for web browsing, youtube watching and emails. I won't fill it with music (I have an iPod and my itunes is on my PC), probably basic apps or programs, and a couple pictures.
I'm leaning on the iPad, but I'm looking for the device that will probably last the longest. I'm cheaper than my grandmother and hate replacing things two or three years after I buy them (I take great care of things), especially if I spend $1000 on them. What device would be best to last me 4+years and be less likely to give me issues along the way?
At the same time, even after my Applecare runs out, I would assume I could pay to have my macbook to be repaired, right? I would think once an iPad breaks, it's going into the trash.