My daughter got a hand-me down iPad one and the tough screen ability was nice. It seems that you can get a Pad base word processor that is compatible with Word.

I think that the iPad 2 could also function as file server for your tv and audio system so you would not need Apple TV or other similar products. Yes you could do that with a laptop as well but the pad is smaller and therefore easier to connect. Do you know that as a Amazon Prime member you can get some downloads for free. I think that the on demand downloads through the internet, may allow you to reduce the services you get (pay for) with cable.

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