Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Is the iPad useless if you're near a computer?
- Thread starter Boesky
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Personally, I find that it is far more portable than a desktop or laptop. sitting on the couch or lying in bed with the iPad will be far more comfortable than lugging a computer around. Also, the instant on aspect is far better than the wait time to boot up or wake up your computer.
No, because you're stuck sitting in front of a computer (or even a laptop), but the iPad is small enough to cart around with you in your home, in a small bag to go out, etc.
Laptops are still big and need power adapters, etc. Not entirely mobile.
iPad is big enough and small enough to be useful even when you have a computer nearby. It lets you be connected/entertained and be out in the real world too.
Laptops are still big and need power adapters, etc. Not entirely mobile.
iPad is big enough and small enough to be useful even when you have a computer nearby. It lets you be connected/entertained and be out in the real world too.
To answer your question from my perspective:
The iPad isn't a computer per se. You can pretty much do whatever you like on the computer without having your hand held. If you stop there, it kind of carries a nihilistic view towards the iPad.
If you look past that, however, you might notice that the iPad can supplement your tech life. Sure, it's portable; and the battery life makes it worth carrying around with you as an information device or in lieu of a gameboy/PSP. I think it has added value for those that don't already have an iPod or iPhone.
Also, there are apps already available that take tasks done on the computer and streamline them. That's where it glows, I think. Take iWork for example. With keynote you can pull out the iPad and do a business presentation on the quick, update mission-critical documents, or pull grades for a student instantly from numbers. The many PDF readers allow you to share documents with other people in a more human fashion, no passting around the clumsy L-bracket that is a laptop. And, my personal favorite, you can carry and show your art portfolio at any moment, with music to match.
The short of my point, though, is that it's an enabling device. It's not about tinkering -- which turns a lot of people off I know -- it's about making life easier.
Sorry for the long winded response, but I figured you might want an honest answer.
the ipad in my opinion is a social device. it has apps good browser ect ect.
the computer is more hardcore when the iphone is a travel device to keep contact with everyone (email, internet, phone all in on the go) as well as having scaled down apps.
the computer is more hardcore when the iphone is a travel device to keep contact with everyone (email, internet, phone all in on the go) as well as having scaled down apps.
What can a laptop do that a desktop can't... What a stupid question
Well they both have flash... and a Laptop has a lot more storage space.
Dummy.
The correct assumption would have been regarding portability
However, this does not apply to those of us who have body harnesses and car batteries
And that is exactly what the world needs more people glued to their gadgets rather then actually socially interacting with each other. Awesome!
What do you mean??? I socially interact with people... I chat with my Facebook friends, text my other friends, IM still other friends. Sometimes, we are even in the same room when we do it.
This probably applies to me as well. I can seriously see myself on the iPad more than my Mac.