[Archived] Ipad or laptop?

[cletus]

I recently had my laptop stolen in a burglary

I`ve since been paid out by the insurance company & want to get back on-line. I like the look of the ipad, but are they as good as they look?

I don`t do much technical stuff on my computer (when i had it) just mainly internet. I like the idea of the ipad being small, light & portable.

So my question is.....If you had the money, would you buy an ipad or a laptop?

[Guest Walshy]

I have an iPhone mate and you can do all you can on an iPad on an iPhone. iPad you have to actually connect it to a laptop or PC just to get it going and you also have to connect it if you want to transfer films or music onto it. I would deffo get a laptop as you can get really good spec (and slimline) laptops now at reasonable prices

[Hughesy]

Laptop all the way.

Ipad perhaps by the time it gets to version 3 or 4.

Ipad misses some basic must have things such as disk drives

[Biddy]

I like the idea of the ipad in certain situations. Mainly for use in a lounge, quick check of emails, check imdb when a film is on etc etc. But I would always want the back up of a PC/Laptop that is actually easy to type on for letters/emails etc.

Can you print from an Ipad? I've not really thought about that one before.

[BuckyRover]

Desktop for work etc.

iPad for lounging (I don't have one yet, I will probably get a second generation one to replace my old laptop)

[Blue n White Rover]

I've now had the iPad for over 8 months. I have the 3G and WiFi version, and recently found that majority of my videos are not loading.

I have today restored it and still getting the same problem.

Anyone any ideas of what I should do?

[Paul]

Clefts - laptop without question.

If you want something small to carry around get an iPhone.

[slough_rover]

I would definitely say Laptop if you had to choose between the two, but since I've had my Ipad 2 my laptop has been collecting dust. So much more easier to use and convenient for general browsing etc.

[Iceman]

HTC Flyer

[LeChuck]

Pick up an Advent Vega and put the custom Android rom on it for <£200. They're really good. With the money you save compared to an iPad you could buy a £200-£250 laptop as well. Best of both worlds.

[Iceman]

how in the world, do I check my credit on the HTC Flyer? there is no voice call option