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<blockquote data-quote="fleurya" data-source="post: 994939" data-attributes="member: 22866"><p>Well the iPad is definitely not a replacement for a primary computer. So if you're thinking that this could one day replace your MBP, you would be better off with a cheap MB or maybe even a refurb MBA for better portability if your resource needs aren't too big. </p><p></p><p>It really depends on how much on-the-go computing you need also. Again, if your resource needs aren't too heavy and you primarily do all of your heavy work like video and photo editing at home, and just do light things like internet surfing and media consumption on the go, then maybe a Mac Mini/iPad combo would be a good bet too. But if you do some of that full OS stuff on the go, then a laptop is really the only choice. </p><p></p><p>There will be some cool things made for the iPad, but with it's hardware set and limited I/O connectivity it's never really going to be a primary computer for more sophisticated programs. My suggestion to you would be to write a list of what you do and when/where you do it. Then write a list of the options you're looking at and what they can do, then compare your lists. Whichever most closely matches, wins!</p><p></p><p>For me, I am buying it one because I travel a lot for work and just need a very light and portable device for internet and media consumption. I had been considering the MBA, but then the iPad came along and fit right in with my every personal computing need while on the road. Plus, I also just like having a new gadget toy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fleurya, post: 994939, member: 22866"] Well the iPad is definitely not a replacement for a primary computer. So if you're thinking that this could one day replace your MBP, you would be better off with a cheap MB or maybe even a refurb MBA for better portability if your resource needs aren't too big. It really depends on how much on-the-go computing you need also. Again, if your resource needs aren't too heavy and you primarily do all of your heavy work like video and photo editing at home, and just do light things like internet surfing and media consumption on the go, then maybe a Mac Mini/iPad combo would be a good bet too. But if you do some of that full OS stuff on the go, then a laptop is really the only choice. There will be some cool things made for the iPad, but with it's hardware set and limited I/O connectivity it's never really going to be a primary computer for more sophisticated programs. My suggestion to you would be to write a list of what you do and when/where you do it. Then write a list of the options you're looking at and what they can do, then compare your lists. Whichever most closely matches, wins! For me, I am buying it one because I travel a lot for work and just need a very light and portable device for internet and media consumption. I had been considering the MBA, but then the iPad came along and fit right in with my every personal computing need while on the road. Plus, I also just like having a new gadget toy! [/QUOTE]
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