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Apple Mobile Products: iPhone, iPad, iPod
iPad Hardware and Accessories
To buy an iPad, or not to buy.
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1445183" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>My thoughts are…an iPad is a nice addition to a notebook computer…especially (like you mentioned) if you travel or attend certain functions when a heavier & bulkier laptop computer seems like too much.</p><p></p><p>But…if someone is short on cash (like many students are…and many "working folks")…then getting an iPad might not be the best purchase. Especially for someone who already owns a very portable & light MacBook Air.</p><p></p><p>Again…yes…and iPad does work better than a notebook computer in some situations…but are those few situations worth the $629 (bottom end iPad 3 with 3G)?? Especially if this sort of cash does not come your way very often.</p><p></p><p>If you have both (MacBook Air & an iPad)…I've heard many a story where if someone has both…one of them gets used MUCH less than the other…then "buyer's remorse" can set in.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>It is a VERY tough decision!!! I've been thinking about getting an iPad since the first iPads were released 2.5 years ago…and with my needs…I haven't convinced myself yet (at least to buy a brand new iPad). If I could find a used one for the right price…I would snap it up.</p><p></p><p>I think someone needs to get me REALLY DRUNK…then take me to the Apple Store. The I would probably buy on for sure!!!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p><p></p><p>p.s. Don't forget to check the Apple refurbished area at Apple.com…if you do decide to purchase.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1445183, member: 56379"] My thoughts are…an iPad is a nice addition to a notebook computer…especially (like you mentioned) if you travel or attend certain functions when a heavier & bulkier laptop computer seems like too much. But…if someone is short on cash (like many students are…and many "working folks")…then getting an iPad might not be the best purchase. Especially for someone who already owns a very portable & light MacBook Air. Again…yes…and iPad does work better than a notebook computer in some situations…but are those few situations worth the $629 (bottom end iPad 3 with 3G)?? Especially if this sort of cash does not come your way very often. If you have both (MacBook Air & an iPad)…I've heard many a story where if someone has both…one of them gets used MUCH less than the other…then "buyer's remorse" can set in.:( It is a VERY tough decision!!! I've been thinking about getting an iPad since the first iPads were released 2.5 years ago…and with my needs…I haven't convinced myself yet (at least to buy a brand new iPad). If I could find a used one for the right price…I would snap it up. I think someone needs to get me REALLY DRUNK…then take me to the Apple Store. The I would probably buy on for sure!!!;) - Nick p.s. Don't forget to check the Apple refurbished area at Apple.com…if you do decide to purchase.:) [/QUOTE]
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