There’s no denying that iPads look pretty darn cool. These sleek little tablets are bigger than other handheld devices, smaller than laptops, and come with an excellent array of information and entertainment features to tempt any consumer. Plus, everyone you know either has one already or plans to get one in the near future. You’re just a heartbeat away from hopping on your scooter to splurge on Apple’s latest iDevice, but before you blow your hard-earned cash, perhaps there are a few things you should consider.
To start with, you need to determine exactly what you expect from a tablet. If you think it is a good replacement for a laptop, you may want to think again. While if offers much of the same functionality as a laptop (albeit with a lot less bulk and weight), you may miss some ergonomic features that a standard laptop can offer, such as an attached keyboard and mouse (with an iPad you will have to use the touch screen or buy pricey and cumbersome add-ons) and a vertical monitor (although you can emulate this with a docking station, also for additional cost). If a laptop is essentially what you’re after, then you may want to forego the iPad. If, however, you’re more interested in portability and you’re comfortable working exclusively with a touch-pad (or purchasing extras), then the iPad may be your best bet.
But probably what most people are seeking when they opt for the iPad is a beefed-up e-reader that offers features that competitors like the Kindle and the Nook lack, such as a color screen (excellent for photos, diagrams, etc.), the ability to read iBooks in landscape format (facing pages, like a real book), and a plethora of handy apps for students and business-folk alike. And in addition to all of this, consumers will also get everything that Apple’s other iDevices boast, such as Wi-Fi and music, video, and game capabilities (pretty much the only things missing are a webcam and the ability to make a phone call, although the webcam will likely be included on upcoming iterations of the product).
Of course, you will shell out some serious cash for this multi-purpose tablet, which can run from about $500 to $800 (not including AT&Ts wireless plan for unlimited internet, which costs about $30 per month and allows users a lot more accessibility than Wi-Fi alone). However, considering there is no other product on the market that even comes close to offering what the iPad can, it seems that the cost is justified (if you can reconcile yourself to its limitations versus a laptop).
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