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Apple Users

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)

12. Ipad really can't replace a computer

Reply to gateley (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 03:39 PM

Dec 2011

It can almost replace it with lots of workarounds, but practically speaking it's a device that you have in addition to the computer unless your computing is only about certain things the ipad does well.

To save money check out the refurbished section of the Apple store. That stuff is like new and has full warranties.

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You are me. [View all] gateley Dec 2011 OP

Do you have a mac store nearby? Merlot Dec 2011 #1

Yeah, I do need to go to a Mac store and we do have one nearby. I've got a couple of gateley Dec 2011 #3

That virtual keyboard does take some getting used to av8rdave Dec 2011 #6

That's a thought, too -- thanks! nt gateley Dec 2011 #8

What I did -- buy used/refurb. eppur_se_muova Dec 2011 #2

Wow -- thanks for all the resources! gateley Dec 2011 #4

Happy to share. I still miss my PowerBook G3/266 from 1998 ... eppur_se_muova Dec 2011 #5

Thanks yet again! It's always exciting getting a "new" Mac! nt gateley Dec 2011 #7

What uses do you make of the machine? struggle4progress Dec 2011 #9

I just use it primarily for internet access. I rarely need any of the Office suite, and gateley Dec 2011 #10

iPads are not direct replacements for computers Stinky The Clown Dec 2011 #11

Ipad really can't replace a computer CreekDog Dec 2011 #12

An iPad plus a keyboard cover might be the answer rocktivity Dec 2011 #13