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Title: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 06 October 2011, 14:09
More and more recently i have been wanting for an ipad.

I just cant figure out why so i googled "cool things to do with an ipad" to which i didnt find much.

I just feel i need one.

Do i? I already have an iphone 4 and macbook pro. Im not sure how it fits in as anything other than a big iphone?

Just feel the need...
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Jay on 06 October 2011, 14:17
I have the same feeling about a tablets in general, I want one, but can't find one that:

A) Suits me and my needs/wants/desires (oddly enough the iPad matches most of what I'm looking for)
B) Will I really use it ? I have laptops, a desktop and a cool phone that does cool things
C) I don't really like the current Android 3.0 tablets, Android 2.X tablets do everything my phone does...
D) Do I wait for Windows 8?  :undecided:

If I were you I'd wait 3-4 months for  the iPad 2S/3
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 06 October 2011, 14:20
Im not sold to the ipad dispite owning apple products imo.

Im just not sure where it fits in.

The iphone is fast and easy access to a quick google search or facebook access.

If i want to write a letter, sit on internet, shop online, photo edit etc i turn on the macbook pro. Only takes seconds to load up.

Where does a tablet fit into your life?

Is it just the easy way out for people who dont have the ability to use a PC/Mac.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 06 October 2011, 14:22
Just to clarify the above.

It dont matter if its an iphone or any other smart phone. Or a macbook or windows pc.

Its where does the tablet fit into life when u have a smart phone and computer/laptop.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Diamond Hell on 06 October 2011, 14:24
Do i? I already have an iphone 4 and macbook pro.

You'll just buy one, surely.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Diamond Hell on 06 October 2011, 14:26
We have got one recently in work.  It's for demo-ing a system of ours.

I can see if you're a casual browser, who's watching TV you might just pick it up, because it's instant-on.

The Google Maps interface is significantly sh*tter than on my Android phone.

The on-screen keyboard works better than my phone.

After using it I felt a hollow feeling in my soul, as if a small part of it had just died.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 06 October 2011, 14:29
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1977106,00.html
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: bobbarley on 06 October 2011, 15:19
I bought one the other month, they're quite nice. When you're sat on the sofa and want to check Facebook and a few other sites it's great. iPhone is too small to use for proper browsing really.

I still feel they're a bit over priced though, cost £479 for the 32GB version. Got it more to keep the other half happy really, she uses it the most.

Do I need it?  No. Is it nice to have though? Yes.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 06 October 2011, 16:52
Do I need it?  No. Is it nice to have though? Yes.

This is it!

So i just need to impulse buy it one day?
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: JulesS3 on 06 October 2011, 16:58
If you travel a lot they are awesome! I read magazines on mine, browse the net for casual stuff (not so good for this as the keyboard is not as good as a real one)

Its the best tablet on the market at the moment, battery life is awesome and the screen is great.

They are definitely a luxury toy though. There is no need for them.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: bobbarley on 06 October 2011, 17:45
I get 3 or 4 days out of each charge which I think it great for a device of that size.  I also read my favourite magazine on it as they have an app, plus it's £2.99 an issue, better than £4.50 for the paper version!
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: T_J_G on 06 October 2011, 18:35
That's one reason why I want one for magazines and casual surfing

Again I don't need but want, also not sure to go 3G or not
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: bobbarley on 06 October 2011, 18:37
I just went wifi, works for me.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: T_J_G on 06 October 2011, 18:40
Guess it may be pretty useless if it's outside of the house. As Jay said wouldn't be surprised with a revision early next year.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 06 October 2011, 18:42
Nobody needs an ipad!!
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: bobbarley on 06 October 2011, 18:45
Nobody needs an ipad!!

Except for Jake Humphrey
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: T_J_G on 06 October 2011, 18:57
No one needs Coca Cola but it's still very popular.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 06 October 2011, 19:02
No one needs Coca Cola but it's still very popular.

Thats consumerism for you!!
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Phil1980 on 06 October 2011, 19:05
If you travel a lot they are awesome! I read magazines on mine, browse the net for casual stuff (not so good for this as the keyboard is not as good as a real one)

Its the best tablet on the market at the moment, battery life is awesome and the screen is great.

They are definitely a luxury toy though. There is no need for them.

+1

I'm seriously considering purchasing one, purely because I spend a lot of time travelling and in airports andjust think it is so much more convenient than carrying a laptop. 
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 06 October 2011, 19:12
No one needs Coca Cola but it's still very popular.

The amount of money i spend on fastfood and fizzy drinks whilst working i could buy an ipad in a month or two months MAX.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: T_J_G on 06 October 2011, 19:36
I could in a month! Packed lunch from now to go iPad shopping :grin:
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Kerrse on 06 October 2011, 19:54
I'd quite like one for travelling & surfin while sat on the sofa as the phone can be straining on the eyes as so small.

Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Kerrse on 11 November 2011, 21:20
Well got my wish came home tonight to find an IPad 2 bought for me by my lovely g/f :)
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: The Doc on 11 November 2011, 21:54
Nobody needs an ipad!!

I do, I used to get in from work and spend half the night in the home office answering emails on the PC etc - now I just roam Fort Marso with my 'pad - it's ace
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 November 2011, 00:13
We have got one recently in work.  It's for demo-ing a system of ours.

I can see if you're a casual browser, who's watching TV you might just pick it up, because it's instant-on.

The Google Maps interface is significantly sh*tter than on my Android phone.

The on-screen keyboard works better than my phone.

After using it I felt a hollow feeling in my soul, as if a small part of it had just died.


Can't think what I could add to that. Pretty much what happened to me.
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Kerrse on 12 November 2011, 13:42
Hollow in your soul is a bit over dramatic lol I love mine already especially as I can mirror it to my apple tv so can play games watch films use iplayer etc all on my tv
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 15 November 2011, 15:43
Going to put the iPad 2 up for sale!

Only used it once, have no need!

Anyone want to buy it?
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 November 2011, 15:44
Hollow in your soul is a bit over dramatic lol I love mine already especially as I can mirror it to my apple tv so can play games watch films use iplayer etc all on my tv

All things I can do on my TV without an Ipad  :wink:

Going to put the iPad 2 up for sale!

Only used it once, have no need!

Anyone want to buy it?

No thanks  :grin:
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Mikester on 15 November 2011, 16:00
Hollow in your soul is a bit over dramatic lol I love mine already especially as I can mirror it to my apple tv so can play games watch films use iplayer etc all on my tv

All things I can do on my TV without an Ipad  :wink:

Going to put the iPad 2 up for sale!

Only used it once, have no need!

Anyone want to buy it?

No thanks  :grin:

Selling the ipad2, putting the civic back to standard and selling mods.

I have my eyes on a more dub oriented vehicle!
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: T_J_G on 15 November 2011, 17:59
:afro:
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Kerrse on 15 November 2011, 18:29
Glad I got mine just watched a film while flying to Sweden made the journey go very quickly!
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Jay on 15 November 2011, 19:44
All the planes I've been on have TV's with a selection of current films, music and games. Ya don't need an iPad and haven't for about 10 years+ :grin:
Title: Re: The want for an ipad
Post by: Kerrse on 16 November 2011, 19:52
All the planes I've been on have TV's with a selection of current films, music and games. Ya don't need an iPad and haven't for about 10 years+ :grin:

No short haul flights have TVs lol unless u have ur own private jet lol