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evan
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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2012-04-11, 12:18

Hey novians, just trying to crowd source some opinions here

iPad owners: what's your favorite thing(s) about using an iPad?

I have a 2 year old iMac that I use primarily for watching Netflix, reading blogs, storing pictures, and occasionally programming. I got a great offer for it and want to sell it and buy an iPad. Crazy? Maybe, but that's why I'm here. I need to know if the trade offs are worth it, and I think they are. My girlfriend is less convince and has me doubting though. Except for the programming, yes, the iPad can do everything the Mac can do to some degree, but where does it really shine? Is my question. Besides portability, what can I really do on an iPad that I can't do on the iMac? Got any other advice for this trade off?

(FYI, the leftover money would go into savings and eventually cover a new computer, likely a MacBook air this fall / Xmas. I also have use of a MBP for work when I really need a real computer).
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