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Old Salt
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Location: Harrison, NJ | Subject: Question For Apple Gurus (NSR)
I'm considering purchasing an Apple iPad. Considering that I'm a PC & Android guy, I'm a little out of my element. My question is: Aside from price, what's the difference between the iPad and the iPad Pro? Which is the better buy? I don't plan to do anything "fancy" with it, although I'd like to be able to print from it. It'll basically be my secondary take-it-on-the-road device when I don't want or have to take the laptop on the road. All thoughts gratefully accepted. |
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COMSUBBBS
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Location: New Jersey | Subject: RE: Question For Apple Gurus (NSR)
Tom,
I already had an iPhone5 when I went with an iPad Air2. So my learning curve was not that steep. My bro-in-law has a Pro. Too expensive if your only gonna surf the internet. I love the graphics and the clarity of the photos of the Air. I use my iPhone 7 more then the pad, but I travel with the iPad. It's a convenience that I enjoy rather then lugging along my laptop.
Hope your feeling as good as can be.
The best
Joe Roche
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Master and Commander
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Location: Wollongong, NSW | Subject: RE: Question For Apple Gurus (NSR)
Have been an Apple user since January 2009. Had one faulty hard drive, replaced under extended warranty. Desk Top, Note Book and iPad can all be updated through the Time Capsule automatically if I wish.
Only software problem has been with different versions of Microsoft Office - PowerPoint is not compatible with Presentations, everything else has worked. Microsoft software failed, Apple software didn't. Microsoft Software has more failures on the newish Windows machine owned by SWMBO. |
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Old Salt
Posts: 264
Location: Harrison, NJ | Subject: RE: Question For Apple Gurus (NSR)
Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to purchase the Standard-issue iPad. Will get the wi-fi only model. I have wi-fi at home and at homes of other family members. On the road I have a Verizon Jetpack for wi-fi connectivity (uses the cellular network). If I trust a local "free" wi-fi (which I usually don't) I'll use it.
WRT the Jetpack, it's a great way to connect when away from home. It's relatively safe in that only I or someone to whom I've given the passphrase (which is fairly complex) can access it. Among other places, I've used it on the train to & from Florida. Using the Jetpack, I had an internet connection all the way both ways, with only a few "dead spots" along the way. Same with a train trip to Pittsburgh for USSVI convention. Also used it when I was in the hospital for various surgeries, etc. As long as cellular towers are within range, you have an Internet connection.
It's "pay as you go." I only pay for data when I plan to use the Jetpack. Data purchase is relatively inexpensive and is good for two months. Very handy. Recommended. |
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