Technology Thread.

[thebish]

Can anyone point out a single benefit of owning a ipad to me, at all?

They're ace. But until you get one you will always say they're not. Constantly use mine.

Great for web browsing in front of the tv for a start. Far more practical than a laptop. But no doubt you disagree.

Have one for a week and I'm sure you would not want to give it back.....

doesn't the iphone do web-browsing in an ace and intuitive way??

iPhone = for when you're out and about.
iPad = for when you're at home.

sounds like a whole lot of money when I have a pc at home that is capable of browsing the web... I don't often want to be browsing the web when I am watching the telly anyway - cos, well, I'm watching the telly!!

[Bruce Rioja]

Can anyone point out a single benefit of owning a ipad to me, at all?

They're ace. But until you get one you will always say they're not. Constantly use mine.

Great for web browsing in front of the tv for a start. Far more practical than a laptop. But no doubt you disagree.

Have one for a week and I'm sure you would not want to give it back.....

You're wrong. I've used one. I have an iphone, a laptop and a PC. Like I asked, point out a single benefit of me owning an ipad. You haven't. by the way, I'm replying to you from my laptop that's on the coffee table in front of the TV. So how is your ipad more practical?

So do you, no doubt, disagree?

[thebish]

Can anyone point out a single benefit of owning a ipad to me, at all?

They're ace. But until you get one you will always say they're not. Constantly use mine.

Great for web browsing in front of the tv for a start. Far more practical than a laptop. But no doubt you disagree.

Have one for a week and I'm sure you would not want to give it back.....

You're wrong. I've used one. I have an iphone, a laptop and a PC. Like I asked, point out a single benefit of me owning an ipad. You haven't. by the way, I'm replying to you from my laptop that's on the coffee table in front of the TV. So how is your ipad more practical?

So do you, no doubt, disagree?

an ipad is FLAT - so you can rest your coffee mug on it??

[Wandering Willy]

So is a bible.

[BWFC_Insane]

Can anyone point out a single benefit of owning a ipad to me, at all?

They're ace. But until you get one you will always say they're not. Constantly use mine.

Great for web browsing in front of the tv for a start. Far more practical than a laptop. But no doubt you disagree.

Have one for a week and I'm sure you would not want to give it back.....

You're wrong. I've used one. I have an iphone, a laptop and a PC. Like I asked, point out a single benefit of me owning an ipad. You haven't. by the way, I'm replying to you from my laptop that's on the coffee table in front of the TV. So how is your ipad more practical?

So do you, no doubt, disagree?

There is just no point arguing over it. I can lay on the sofa with my iPad, can have take it wherever I go easily.

Fair enough if you're happy with what you've got.

I'm certainly not trying to convince you otherwise.

[Bruce Rioja]

Can anyone point out a single benefit of owning a ipad to me, at all?

They're ace. But until you get one you will always say they're not. Constantly use mine.

Great for web browsing in front of the tv for a start. Far more practical than a laptop. But no doubt you disagree.

Have one for a week and I'm sure you would not want to give it back.....

You're wrong. I've used one. I have an iphone, a laptop and a PC. Like I asked, point out a single benefit of me owning an ipad. You haven't. by the way, I'm replying to you from my laptop that's on the coffee table in front of the TV. So how is your ipad more practical?

So do you, no doubt, disagree?

an ipad is FLAT - so you can rest your coffee mug on it??

A technological coaster and no mistake!

[Gooner Girl]

Mostly for web browsing and possibly some educational Apps for the kids as they get older BWFCi. Be nice to have my music on there but not the end of the world if I don't.

Bobo, Mr GG just has an irrational apple hatred, he may be right in that we could get far more for the money if we got a laptop, but I don't find it comfy web browsing on the laptop in front of the tv - too heavy and clunky and my iPhone is a bit fiddly, am posting from it now but it's not that easy, being so small.

Is it worth paying extra for 3G if I have an iPhone as well? Am guessing not.

[Bruce Rioja]

Be nice to have my music on there

Oh crikey!

[Gooner Girl]

Be nice to have my music on there

Oh crikey!

Oi! My taste in music is cool.

[Prufrock]

Everyone I know who has bought one has said the Nexus is as good as the iPad and waaaay cheaper. Plus hubby would be happy it wasn't Apple.

As for tablets, I'm yet to be convinced when the case for buying something is 'it can do most of the things your laptop can, slower; and, it's fecking touchscreen'. No, thank you. 'Oh but the battery life is good'. Firstly, even trains have plug sockets now, and secondly, read a book! 'It turns straight on'. So does my laptop. And my laptop is a crappy cheapo Dell. Shut the lid, it goes off, open the lid it is back on where I left it.

£150 plus? No. Ta.

[malcd1]

Everyone I know who has bought one has said the Nexus is as good as the iPad and waaaay cheaper. Plus hubby would be happy it wasn't Apple.

As for tablets, I'm yet to be convinced when the case for buying something is 'it can do most of the things your laptop can, slower; and, it's fecking touchscreen'. No, thank you. 'Oh but the battery life is good'. Firstly, even trains have plug sockets now, and secondly, read a book! 'It turns straight on'. So does my laptop. And my laptop is a crappy cheapo Dell. Shut the lid, it goes off, open the lid it is back on where I left it.

£150 plus? No. Ta.

I bought my wife a Nexus for Christmas. I have had to set it up and had a little play so that when she asks me on Christmas Day I know how to work it. I just don't see the fascination with tablets at all. There is no way I would swap one for my laptop or PC. Under any circumstances.

[thebish]

So is a bible.

indeed - I have several! but I don't read the bible whilst watching the telly either - cos errr.. I am watching the telly!

[thebish]

Mostly for web browsing and possibly some educational Apps for the kids as they get older BWFCi. Be nice to have my music on there but not the end of the world if I don't.

don't blame the kids!! their education will be fine without you having one - honest!!

[thebish]

Be nice to have my music on there

Oh crikey!

Oi! My taste in music is cool.

don't both your iphone and ipod do music???

[Gooner Girl]

Be nice to have my music on there

Oh crikey!

Oi! My taste in music is cool.

don't both your iphone and ipod do music???

don't have a working ipod anymore and my iphone only holds a small amount.

[thebish]

don't have a working ipod anymore and my iphone only holds a small amount.

which is perfect for ABBA!!!

and - hang on - BWFCi tells us that iphones can do everything - are they crap for music???

[bobo the clown]

Mostly for web browsing and possibly some educational Apps for the kids as they get older BWFCi. Be nice to have my music on there but not the end of the world if I don't.

don't blame the kids!! their education will be fine without you having one - honest!!

Are they 2 ? I doubt this one will survive into their serious eductional needs.

You want one, GG, coz they're high fashion. Admit it.

[Gooner Girl]

Not because they're fashionable, I just like the look of apple products I'll admit. They're pretty.

You'd be surprised the amount of apps you can get for pre- schoolers. I have a postman pat learning game on my iPhone. Great for whacking on when Jack is in mid tantrum.

[bobo the clown]

Not because they're fashionable, I just like the look of apple products I'll admit. They're pretty.

You'd be surprised the amount of apps you can get for pre- schoolers. I have a postman pat learning game on my iPhone. Great for whacking on when Jack is in mid tantrum.

Oh dear.

[thebish]

Not because they're fashionable, I just like the look of apple products I'll admit. They're pretty.

You'd be surprised the amount of apps you can get for pre- schoolers. I have a postman pat learning game on my iPhone. Great for whacking on when Jack is in mid tantrum.

I'm clearly old fashioned - pre-schoolers do not need apps!! and summat shiny and distractey is not the same as "educational"!!

anyway - i'd give it 7 weeks before you crack the screen (or the kids do) - or you drop it in the bath or down a drain!