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what exactly can i do with an ipad
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1256230"><p>This would be a long explanation, but here's the shortest explanation I can come up with:</p><p></p><p>An iPad is a supplemental device designed primarily to handle "light" and entertainment-oriented computer tasks using a more naturalistic interface than a traditional computer. It's lack of file system, touch-based interface and modest resolution on a high-quality screen make it a highly portable device that is pleasurable to use in a variety of not-sitting-at-a-desk type positions. It can handle a huge variety of things, but is MOSTLY used for what I call "casual computing and media consumption": this includes things like checking websites and email, voice and video chatting, watching movies or tv shows or web videos, reading e-books and of course playing games.</p><p></p><p>Being lighter than most portable computers, it's easy to take with you (and features a very long-lasting battery). Having a larger screen than an iPhone, it's easier to share pictures, videos and other discoveries with nearby friends or colleagues. Using a touch interface overcomes the barriers that prevent many people from mastering "regular" computers and people feel naturally more confident using an iPad compared to other devices.</p><p></p><p>The best possible way to discover if it might be right for your needs is to visit a store that has one and play around with it for a while. You won't need a manual or much-if-any handholding; it's a very "dive right in" sort of device.</p><p></p><p>For those who are highly comfortable and immersed in traditional computing experiences, getting to grips with a more curated user interface may take some getting used to; for most people, who never really mastered the rituals of modern computing, it feels more like what the way they have always wanted technology to behave.</p><p></p><p>Oh dear, that got to be long anyway didn't it?? <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="chas_m, post: 1256230"] This would be a long explanation, but here's the shortest explanation I can come up with: An iPad is a supplemental device designed primarily to handle "light" and entertainment-oriented computer tasks using a more naturalistic interface than a traditional computer. It's lack of file system, touch-based interface and modest resolution on a high-quality screen make it a highly portable device that is pleasurable to use in a variety of not-sitting-at-a-desk type positions. It can handle a huge variety of things, but is MOSTLY used for what I call "casual computing and media consumption": this includes things like checking websites and email, voice and video chatting, watching movies or tv shows or web videos, reading e-books and of course playing games. Being lighter than most portable computers, it's easy to take with you (and features a very long-lasting battery). Having a larger screen than an iPhone, it's easier to share pictures, videos and other discoveries with nearby friends or colleagues. Using a touch interface overcomes the barriers that prevent many people from mastering "regular" computers and people feel naturally more confident using an iPad compared to other devices. The best possible way to discover if it might be right for your needs is to visit a store that has one and play around with it for a while. You won't need a manual or much-if-any handholding; it's a very "dive right in" sort of device. For those who are highly comfortable and immersed in traditional computing experiences, getting to grips with a more curated user interface may take some getting used to; for most people, who never really mastered the rituals of modern computing, it feels more like what the way they have always wanted technology to behave. Oh dear, that got to be long anyway didn't it?? :) [/QUOTE]
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