Official iPad Thread - Page 20

Thunder22 · #**191** 08-06-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

That is understandable. Whenever people who have never seen an iPad see mine, they almost always ask whether it is a laptop or can replace a laptop and I always unequivocally tell them NO. I tell them that I would not give up my MacBook for my iPad and that they really serve two different purposes. I also tell them that if they get one, to understand the limitations otherwise they'll be disappointed.

What do you use each for specifically?

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PersonaNonGrata · #**192** 08-06-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder22

What do you use each for specifically?

My iPad is my daily Internet appliance when not at home. It's lighter and more portable than my laptop. I use it to surf and email on WiFi. I am posting this from the iPad. I also use it at home for the same purposes when in front of the TV and i use it for Pandora around the house. (Plugged in to speakers.)

I use my MacBook for anything where I have to type more than my iPad virtual keyboard is comfortable for. Word docs, PowerPoint, really long emails, etc. I can manage photos and use programs like Photoshop and Lightroom. There are too many things the iPad can't do but there are times where the MacBook is too much.

Having said that, the iPad is great for daily running around and the internet/email stuff I need to do. I also use apps along the way. It's only a pound and a half, slim, and has great battery life. For travel, iPad is great because of those features. I used to lug my MacBook but I don't need all the power of it when on holiday because all I need is Internet and email. I can tether to my phone for that or use hotel WiFi.

It's a good little gadget. It could be better and they will be better but for what it does, it does it well.

Quicksilver · #**193** 11-22-2010, 08:21 PM

More proof for Ney-Sayers that an iPad is a worthless device.

Apple - iOS 4.2 Software Update

PersonaNonGrata · #**194** 11-23-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

More proof for Ney-Sayers that an iPad is a worthless device.

Apple - iOS 4.2 Software Update

Awaiting jailbreak for 4.2 (not the early release but the new 4.2)....

TQ2K · #**195** 11-23-2010, 11:38 AM

Just got the iPad with Verizon's MiFi service last week and we're very happy with it!

I take the company shuttle to work everyday and use the iPad for browsing, checking mail and recently watch Top Gear... Very nice.

PersonaNonGrata · #**196** 11-23-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TQ2K

Just got the iPad with Verizon's MiFi service last week and we're very happy with it!

I take the company shuttle to work everyday and use the iPad for browsing, checking mail and recently watch Top Gear... Very nice.

Congrats on the iPad. I was on a long drive last night and had my iPad tethered to a Verizon MiFi. It's very handy and the connection was quite fast. We did the same thing while in Italy with a rental MiFi. It was great having Internet on the train or just while out and about.

With VZ MiFi who needs AT&T 3G?

hayaku · #**197** 11-23-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

Awaiting jailbreak for 4.2 (not the early release but the new 4.2)....

jailbreak is done and cydia is updated for it since last night... less than 12 hrs i think?

4.2 is glitchy on mine, so i reverted back... thank gawd for cydia storing shsh keys so i can revert.