rjrumfel All American 22989 Posts user info edit post |
I've read through the tech talk thread, but I would just like some opinions from casual users on an ipad vs a laptop. I've got a laptop that I like, and I'm just wondering if there would be any value to having an ipad as well.
My main reason for getting it would be browsing the net/reading while in bed, as a laptop can be a little unwieldy while lying in bed getting ready to go to sleep. The problem with using it a reader it seems, is that a lot of people have trouble staring at an LCD for extended periods of time.
Also, how's battery life when using it as a reader? Can I set there for several hours at a time reading a book? 8/20/2010 10:02:55 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
I love mine. I watch netflix on it in bed and use it to surf the net. I only charge it every 4 or 5 days. Would recommend.
[Edited on August 20, 2010 at 10:06 PM. Reason : F its spellcheck though ] 8/20/2010 10:05:37 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
I use mine for porn and stocks. Also youtube, ebay and magic the gathering. Only complaint is no chinrest. 8/20/2010 10:10:17 PM |
AndyMac All American 31922 Posts user info edit post |
Ipad in bed seems like it would be a hassle compared to laptops.
You have to actually hold it yourself, and typing on it while laying down seems like it would be much harder than typing on a keyboard. 8/20/2010 10:41:14 PM |
parsonsb All American 13206 Posts user info edit post |
I thought about the ipad once, then i realized it was just an oversized iphone that couldn't make calls and (at the time don't know about now) could only run one app at a time 8/20/2010 10:49:07 PM |
Joie begonias is my boo 22491 Posts user info edit post |
i love cody's ipad.
i want one now.
at first i was all like but now that ive played with one i want one
i wouldn't subsitute it for a lap top (my preference) but i think theyre awesome. 8/20/2010 10:51:19 PM |
elduderino All American 4343 Posts user info edit post |
I want one with ubuntu on it so it's like two hundy less. Knah wha I'm sayin'? 8/20/2010 11:11:47 PM |
rjrumfel All American 22989 Posts user info edit post |
so does it multitask now? Or is the only way to get it to multitask is to jailbreak it - couldnt tell from the other thread. 8/20/2010 11:15:45 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
I've got a case that allows the iPad to prop up making it easy to sit on the bed and not hold.
Definitely cash. 8/20/2010 11:17:01 PM |
Spontaneous All American 27372 Posts user info edit post |
Is there an app that allows you to just hand your money over to Apple? 8/20/2010 11:17:46 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
Probably. 8/20/2010 11:19:01 PM |
dweedle All American 77386 Posts user info edit post |
ill admit that i havent even seen one of these things in person 8/20/2010 11:19:27 PM |
parsonsb All American 13206 Posts user info edit post |
^^^yes its called buying an ipad
[Edited on August 20, 2010 at 11:19 PM. Reason : the app that is] 8/20/2010 11:19:28 PM |
rjrumfel All American 22989 Posts user info edit post |
I do not personally know anyone that has one, and coming from someone who works in the IT field, I find that kind of odd, as I work around quite a few apple-philes 8/20/2010 11:21:54 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
Aside from my iPod, it's the only apple product I own. I've been against all their stuff, but the iPad is rad. 8/20/2010 11:23:12 PM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
Great battery life.
I use mine for casual web browsing, youtube, showing pictures, and I put a ton of tv shows on there when I travel. 8/20/2010 11:24:17 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
Yep. Sounds about right. 8/20/2010 11:24:50 PM |
rjrumfel All American 22989 Posts user info edit post |
what about the multitasking? 8/20/2010 11:25:19 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
I don't know if you can honestly. I haven't tried because this is just a toy for me. I use my laptop for workish stuff. 8/20/2010 11:26:59 PM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
it's never come up.
i have a laptop for shit like that. 8/20/2010 11:27:18 PM |
Joie begonias is my boo 22491 Posts user info edit post |
^^a toy is a good description.
something to play with thats smaller and more portable than a laptop.
[Edited on August 20, 2010 at 11:28 PM. Reason : ^exactly ] 8/20/2010 11:28:08 PM |
dweedle All American 77386 Posts user info edit post |
i used to think my iPod touch was somewhat big for an mp3 player, now it feels like a credit card compared to the droid X i just got 8/20/2010 11:29:17 PM |
El Nachó special helper 16370 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "what about the multitasking?" |
What about it?8/20/2010 11:33:52 PM |
parsonsb All American 13206 Posts user info edit post |
Who about multitasking? 8/20/2010 11:34:47 PM |