iG.A.S.

Ok, the scenario is: I get holliday pay, I'm heading to New York next week, I've been looking at a new very portable lap top like Macbook Air or Asus zenbook for surfing, e-mail and writing, I realized that a tablet covers what I need, I like the iPad, they are just over US$200 cheaper in the US... I have an iPhone and I am VERY satisfied with it and have many apps... Question: Do I really need an iPad? But more importantly, shoudl I buy one?

if I had an iPhone and was happy with it I don't think I'd want/need an iPad.

I just bought an Android based tablet, but I don't have a smart phone at all.  my phone only does voice.  so I needed something to surf and check email especially for trips.  this would have saved me a lot of hassle if I had it 10 years ago!  lol!  but of course, 10 years ago...they didn't really exist!

Get an iPad,  you know you want to.  You're just looking for someone to talk you out of it then you'll be ****in an moanin because you went to NY and didn't get one...



Seriously though,  You'll not regret getting one.  When they first came out I couldn't think of a single reason why anyone would buy one.  I now use mine every day for everything, and there are things that work so well on an iPad that you'd never consider on a phone or laptop.

haha!

well.  one thing I will say is that the smaller tablets (7") and phones really do seem way too small to me to write emails on.  that's why I got what I did.  I ended up with a 9.7" Android tablet.  only $200!

the memory depends on what you're going to use it for.  if you're going to load it up with music and videos then get the 64G, if you're only going to use it for surfing and email then the 16G will do.

Well, I have a 32Gb iPhone so I'll keep my music in there. I keep filling it up all the time with apps, films, muuuuuuusic and stuff. I don't plan on using the iPad for music at all, besides the tracks I'm working on. However, I am a movie junkie and when I'm out and about I need some space. 16Gb should do - but I'd be safer with 32Gb. I hate to run out of space on these gadgets... at least I know I won't need 64Gb Do you have the SIM card one Karyn?

Yeah, that is what I intend to do as well. The iPhone hot spot is all I need. don't need to waste money on the 3G/4G abillity. OK, I think I've been opusheed over the edge! I'll get one! Black or white?

LOL Never mind, I'll get black

Black it is! I wonder how long it'll take to get bored with it...

V-Control kicks ass.
Well worth the $50 for the pro version.

Mike

Why New York?

Grzylyrg California is where it's at.

Well, you guys have never been to Oslo I see;) LOL

Bapu, you are probably right for all I know and actually, a couple friends and I are thinking of California somewhere for new years if we manage to find the cash for it. I was in New York 20 years ago as a little kid and have wanted to go back since then. It's ridiculous that I haven't been back since. That, and a cheap airfare, is why I want to go to New York first. I was thinking about staying in the US for two or three weeks and check out California, Vegas, Boston and visit my friend in Toronto but didn't know at the time how much cash I'd have. Next time my friend, and if I go anywhere around your area I'll buy you a beer

Craigb, I've heard the same thing - some Curt guy made a helluva point of it. But as long as I escape Oslo for a while then I'm happy

That and considering that I really don't like Android makes it easy

Haven't tried the Prop's Figure but I have a great time with iMaschine from Native Instruments. Have no idea what it costs but sure was worth it! And Garageband is pretty cool too!

57Gregy

ProjectM


I was thinking about staying in the US for two or three weeks and check out California, Vegas, Boston and visit my friend in Toronto but didn't know at the time how much cash I'd have.  

Psst; Toronto's in Canada.

Bah! I know that, I just... you know.... Well....
 
 
OK, I see your point. Believe it or not I knew that 
 
I probably should have written North America, yes?

yeah that's cool