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I have an iPhone and love it for the most part. I made the mistake of buying my mother an Android tablet without thinking that Android is a horrible place to start for someone that doesn't even know how to turn on a computer and doesn't know what 'Internet' means, foreign to the concept of touching a screen, apps, and everything computer related. I had to install VirtualBox and Android to my PC in order to try and walk her through even opening an app or emailing.
I am considering replacing her Android tablet with an iPad 3 or Mini. The only thing is iTunes... In your humble opinions, do you think it's realistic to own an iPad without iTunes, without knowing what iTunes is, or how to use a computer? I gave her a laptop and that was way too much.. The Android tablet was too much. The iPad would be much easier for her to learn and use, but I don't know if it's feasable without iTunes... Of course I can get her set up and going, but she'll probably never be able to learn to use the laptop and iTunes for managing the device.
She is disabled and unable to leave the house pretty much. She may not last a whole lot longer as well. I want her to realize the information she is missing out on and what kind of information (especially medical) and answers that she could have at her fingertips. Plus, I may be moving next year and need for her to be able to video chat and such. What are the cons of owning the device and not having access to iTunes? I have thought of some, but I'm sure there are some I haven't thought of.
I am considering replacing her Android tablet with an iPad 3 or Mini. The only thing is iTunes... In your humble opinions, do you think it's realistic to own an iPad without iTunes, without knowing what iTunes is, or how to use a computer? I gave her a laptop and that was way too much.. The Android tablet was too much. The iPad would be much easier for her to learn and use, but I don't know if it's feasable without iTunes... Of course I can get her set up and going, but she'll probably never be able to learn to use the laptop and iTunes for managing the device.
She is disabled and unable to leave the house pretty much. She may not last a whole lot longer as well. I want her to realize the information she is missing out on and what kind of information (especially medical) and answers that she could have at her fingertips. Plus, I may be moving next year and need for her to be able to video chat and such. What are the cons of owning the device and not having access to iTunes? I have thought of some, but I'm sure there are some I haven't thought of.