Should I get an iPad? →

Any of my friends would attest to me being the techie of the bunch and since purchasing the iPad for my wife, a few have asked my opinion on the device and if they should get one. As much as I enjoy it, I don’t necessarily think everyone needs one but its certainly fulfilled a purpose for my wife specifically.

Her interest in computers is limited to web surfing, occasional email, a sprinkle of Facebooking, book reading and some heavy movie watching while lounging at home. Lets just say she’s hasn’t asked at all for some time on the Macbook Pro as much as she use to ever since she’s had the iPad. She’s content.

Brian Lam’s review of the iPad has been the most enjoyable thus far and there’s a portion where he’s asked the same question by friends and I love the small interaction that takes place on whether a friend should get one or not -

“Should I get an iPad?” asks a friend.

“That depends,” I say, “It doesn’t do anything you can’t do with you phone or laptop, and it’s not really great at work or outside the home.”

“So I shouldn’t? Should I get something else?” she asks.

I interrupt, “But there is nothing else quite like it. And it does a few things, in a few places, better than anything.”

Continuing, I say, “Tell you what—Before even thinking about buying one, go poke around iTunes, and find some apps you might like. Figure out where you’ll use this thing in your daily life, and what you’ll do with it. It’s different for everyone. And try it. Then you’ll know.”

Simple great advice.

1 year ago  /  3 notes