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Jake
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22nd May 11 at 10:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i want something i can use the internet on, and handle my business on facebook. laptops make my balls hot and i dont need all the excess hardware that comes with them so i thought an ipad would be ok. are they actually that good because for some reason i heard theyre naff?

cheers
AndyKent
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Naff? In what way?

If you don't mind the cost they're brilliant (imo). Far, far better than carrying a laptop about. Perhaps look into some of the android options though.
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They are good if you have a use for one.

Best tablet out atm imo.
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all i do on my pc is use the internet and maybe once in a while use media player. i dont mind paying out, ive seen the ipad1 16gb for 399 on play.com but is the ipad2 worth the extra

[Edited on 22-05-2011 by Jake]
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You can get iPad 1 cheaper than that. iPad 2 worth extra though

[Edited on 22-05-2011 by Russ]
Jake
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why is it worth extra? i only want one with wifi
AndyKent
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Get a second hand iPad 1. Should get one for £250. No real need to pay the extra for an iPad 2.
Jake
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not sure about second hand just incase something with it goes tits up but this looks like a good price with warranty?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APPLE-IPAD-WI-FI-32GB-REFURB-/330561057027?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item4cf6f97103
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what fucking business?
Jambo
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What John said tbh.

I can't justify one because although I want it I don't "need" it and thus it's just an expensive toy


Also inbeforesteve
Jake
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what would you need one for? am i missing something here? it appeals to me because purely because it's compact and its wifi so can use it anywhere in the house without the need for a desk
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Depends if you actually need a proper OS, if you solely browse the internet (only sites without flash) and don't need a keyboard it's good.
Jake
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i only use a keyboard on here and facebook, i presume it has a small keypad?

[Edited on 22-05-2011 by Jake]
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bascially jake wants to know the best hardware for talking on fb chat, messaging girls on plenty of fish and posting on cs
Jake
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you are talking yourself into getting a backhand round the ear mate
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Jambo
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Barndoor best hide his flowerpots
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Best purchase ive made in a long time.

Excellent for browsing, i can do all my work on there, some good business app's out there and the battery last's ages, 1/2 charges every other week.
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I had a play on one of these the other day when I was in Best Buy, just reminded me of a giant version of my iPhone!

They are quite nice if you are into your gadgets, but as it's Apple it obviously comes at a premium price!

I think from what I remember they have folding covers for the screen so you don't scratch it etc (you can choose different colours too ).
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Same price as BB playbook HtC flyer etc
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i wouldn't call £400 premium price..


[Edited on 23-05-2011 by Russ]
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If you have a HDD full of mkv's then it's not for you.
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Can I plug my HDD in via USB?
A2H GO
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
Best purchase ive made in a long time.

Excellent for browsing, i can do all my work on there, some good business app's out there and the battery last's ages, 1/2 charges every other week.


Same. I wouldn't be without mine now. You don't realise how much of a ball ache using a laptio is and I'm reminded of it everytime I have to get the laptop out to download a film or something.

There isn't a day that goes by I dont use mine and I find myself taking it with me everywhere.

I'd say the iPad 2 is worth it just for the fact that my mate bought his iPad 1 round the other day and I couldn't believe how fat it was

EDIT: Plus white is better than black

[Edited on 23-05-2011 by A2H GO]
AndyKent
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What he said. As much as I love my iPad I don't think its the iPad I like, its the tablet form factor.

I'd probably be just as happy with anything that wasn't laptop shaped.

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