Re: iPad...taking the plunge

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--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Peter + Jane <pandj.munnoch@...> wrote:
>
> Hello
> I am poised to order an iPad for SWMBO. It will be used for photos,
> kitchen internet access and general browsing / email at home on WifI.
> I don't see it being used "out and about" much. We are both
retired
> and live on the Isle of Wight. Only exception could be to take it
> with us when sailing in which case updating email on marina or other
> hotspot WiFi should suffice. Not doing much video these days. Not
> bothered about using it for movies.
>
> A few questions for those who have iPads already
> 1.My conclusion is the base model (16GB WiFi only) will be adequate.
> Am I right?
> 2. I am concerned about ease of dropping the thing (eg in the
> kitchen). Any recommendation re bumpers?
> 3. Is a screen protector a must, or is the screen scratch resistant
> enough for modest (hopefully careful!) use?
> 4. Is a case really recommended (for example when taking it to
> friends as a photo album)?
> 5. Would a substantial, stable stand be a good idea for kitchen use?
> The dock looks a bit marginal!
>
> I would be really grateful for any experience. I don't want to break
> the budget with a specification we won't need and accessories we won't
use.
> Where accessories are recommended, there are a lot of suppliers out
> there so recommendations would be great.
> Equally on the specification side, I would like to avoid "if
only"........
> TIA
> Peter
>
> PS Sonos and Active Home Pro will follow pdq!

Hi,
First thing your going to love the iPad :-)

1  I bought the 32 gig model , just to have the extra capacity in case I
ever needed it, it,s a few extra Quid/Dollars but i,m well pleased with
mine , WiFi is perfect for me as i,m usually near Home or another WiFi spot
, for me the 3G was never going to happen.
2 As others have said the Marware Eco Vue is the best case IMHO , it flips
closed and is really well made , makes carrying it around easy and unlike
the Apple case has no Apple logo , to scream "Steal me i,m an
iPad"
3 I though i would try a screen protector , i can honestly say it was
terrible, near impossible to get on right, looked disgusting and honestly
totally un necessary, had mine from April , not a single scratch
just finger prints :-) keep a small glasses type cloth in the case.
4 Yes , get the Marware it is great!
5 Dock is Overpriced , but is nice to display/charge it, I didn't buy one ,
as M said a small inexpensive easel type stand works great :-) prob about 5
Quids worth at an office supply place ?
and by the way , the Battery life on a Charge is OUTSTANDING ! 10 hours ,
i,ve never been able to get mine to go flat yet , Ever !.
>




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