Re: Re: iPad...taking the plunge

[Peter + Jane <pandj.munnoch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks very much to all who responded.
Case advice taken.
Quite fancy a techie stand like this
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H1060ZM/A
Digging deep re 32 GB.
Thanks again
Peter



At 15:22 17/07/2010, you wrote:
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>--- In <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>ukha_d@xxxxxxx,
>Peter + Jane <pandj.munnoch@...> wrote:
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> > 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!


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