675 Questions on Which iPad is right for me?
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Macbook Air or IPad for a High School student?
Hi, I am currently in 8th grade and heading into HS next fall. I am really anticipating the move, but am very worried about what tools I will need to navigate through HS, and because I am definitely a MAC and not a PC, I would love to get my hands on some kind of an apple product that will suit me best and run best. In the IPad's case I already have a wireless mouse and trackpad that I could hook up to it and type up documents with, but I am wondering if the IPad will be able to print documents. (I've heard it can only print to certain printers) Another thought I've considered is that I love gaming and surfing the web. These factors including the price difference between the IPad and the Air are urging me toward the IPad but I will also need to get a new printer if I am to do my documents on the IPad, so this will bring me to a conclusion of around $650 for the IPad and around $1,350 for the Air, a $700 difference. So, in my asking, can someone please kindly suggest to me which apple product will suit me best... a MacBook Air, or an IPad 3?
- Asked by Ben S from Beverly
- Mar 22, 2012
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Hey Ben, to answer your question about the debate between the Ipad and the Macbook air it is quite simple. If you are primarily going to be doing school work on the device i would suggest the macbook air. The ipad is great for doing quick emails, playing games, and browsing the internet. But if you want to do a lot of typing, the small screen can be a disadvantage. Also there is no way to hook up a pointing device to the Ipad, so you cannot use a mouse or touchpad. The macbook air will have support for Microsoft office, a physical keyboard, and a pointing device so it will be much easier to accomplish work on it. Now what you can do if you really want to get the ipad as it is better for gaming and a lot cheaper, is grab an external keyboard and an apple tv allowing you to wirelessly hook up your ipad to your TV or HD monitor to type up your homework. This is great for gaming and work alike and it provides a bunch of extra features too. On the printer aspect you will need to purchase a wireless printer that support airprint or you can do it the old fashioned way and email it to yourself and print from a computer. Both are great ways to accomplish what you want. Best of luck.
Frank- Answered by Frank S from Pittsburgh
- Mar 27, 2012
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what's New iPad?
I remember this year the new iPad came out.. Is it the 3rd or the 4th generation of iPad? What's the difference between the New iPad, the 3rd, and the 4th generation of iPad? I'm so confused with the names.. Thanks.
- Asked by Chun Hsuan W from Taipei City
- Oct 31, 2012
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the iPad new 3ed one has a A5X and a 30 pin connector when the 4th gen iPad has the lighting connector and a better face time camera also with a A6X chip.
- Answered by Brantly L from Poco
- Nov 3, 2012
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Should I get iPad mini or iPad with Retina Display?
I like the iPad Mini because how small it is and it seams light and also the price is cheaper but I also want to buy the iPad with Retina Display because it's bigger and also it has the a6 chip.
What do you think I should buy?
Thank you very much!!- Asked by Nader H from Concord
- Oct 26, 2012
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I think the answer depends on you if you want something small to carry around then Ithe mini would be the best but it for something that you're mostly going to use it home I go with the iPad with the Retina display. If you don't mind carrying it of course the iPad with the retina display can't beat that.
- Answered by Jim C from San Jose
- Nov 3, 2012
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If I purchase the IPAD 3 with wi-fi + cellular, can I just use the wi-fi without purchasing a cellular plan. May need in future?
- Asked by Mary H from North Arlington
- Aug 4, 2012
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Yes you can use you iPad 3 with just wifi without the need to pay for cellular plan. I have an iPad 3 LTE as well and only pay for cellular plan when I'm traveling. If you travel internationally you may use you iPad with other providers since it comes factory unlocked.
- Answered by David Y from Westminster
- Aug 5, 2012
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Does The iPad mini Have Retina Display?
It' said it had the same display as an ipad 2 so I was wondering if that meant that it didn't have retina display
- Asked by Brendan J from Weston
- Oct 25, 2012
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The iPad mini does not feature a retina display unfortunately. Retina displays use more power than normal resolution screens (the reason the iPad 3 gets so warm) - so the mini would have had reduced battery life or bigger batteries that would have made the tablet thicker and heavier if it had a retina display.
Hopefully the iPad mini 2 will address this disappointing omission.- Answered by Ashley C
- Feb 10, 2013
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can ipad mini make a phone call?
- Asked by Zawawy D from Kota Tinggi
- Dec 18, 2012
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It can, if you download a certain apps like textnow that allows you to text for free and you can make calls if you have credits on the app. They give you at least five free credits which are worth five minutes of talking and you can watch videos on the app to get free credits or you can be credits.
- Answered by Jaleen W from Monroe
- Dec 19, 2012
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Should i get 32gb or 64gb ipad mini?
I have 64 movies and 75 books and some games
- Asked by Kristine A from Kawasaki
- Nov 4, 2012
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I opted for the 32gb model. I have the 64gb iPhone 4s and I have never even come close to filling it up. I have 20 movies, my entire iTunes library (but set to sync at 128 kbps) and tons of apps and I still have 11 gigs to play with. The whole point is to use iTunes to keep your content fresh so you don't leave the same old movies on the device at the same time, you sync what you want. Plus you get 5 gigs additional in the cloud so really your 32 gig is 37 gigs. I think you should save the extra $100 and invest in a nice case, an extra charging cable and whatever else you need. All just my opinion but buy what you want :)
- Answered by Jeremy Z from Brookfield
- Nov 6, 2012
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Do I need to purchase anti-virus software for my New I-Pad? Can't seem to find any apps for this.
- Asked by Brock S
- Jan 25, 2013
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No no viruses may enter your ipad as apple apps is the only apps allowed which are all virus free
- Answered by Anne W
- Jan 30, 2013
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iPad mini or iPad 3?
OK. So I'm going to college in the fall, & I'm choosing to buy an iPad for school. I'm going to Community College part time, & I'm planning on getting an iPad, wireless keyboard, & stylus so I can either write notes or type them, get eTextbooks, etc. Now I would just like to know which tablet would be better for school. I like the portability of the iPad Mini but I like the screen size of the iPad 3. Also, I would be buying the iPad Mini new, but the iPad 3 refurbished from Apple. I currently have an iPhone 4, 160 GB iPod Classic, Apple TV, & I've owned almost every generation of iPods & iPhones so I'm no stranger to Apple products. I've also been using my dads 1st gen. iPad recently, and my mom has the iPad 2. I like them both. I'm just wondering what anyone could say which would be the better buy? Thanks!!
- Asked by Aileen G from Bellbrook
- Jan 31, 2013
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iPad Mini is very portable so I suggest that you get the iPad Mini. I have an iPod Touch right now. . . and I love how portable it is. Your welcome!!
- Answered by Jeffrey S from Greenfield
- Feb 13, 2013
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can ipad2 update to ios5 software ? and can i use icloud ?
- Asked by Lim B
- Mar 28, 2012
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The latest iPad is the iPad 4. The main difference is that it is twice as fast as the 3rd generation.
- Answered by Ben F
- Jan 7, 2013
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We are considering the 32GB (refurbished) 3rd Gen iPad or 16 GB (new) iPad for a 13 yr old but can't decide - please give me some opinions?
- Asked by Paul D from Sherwood Park
- May 13, 2013
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I suppose this just depends upon the amount of media the 13 year old will have. If they have an iPhone or iPod, I would go with the 16 GB simply because he/she can store media on those devices and leave the iPad open for apps for school/leisure.
- Answered by Dylan W from Arvada
- May 14, 2013
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which ipad is better ipad mini or ipad 4 gen
- Asked by Fazal R from Brampton
- May 6, 2013
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Should I get the iPad Mini or another iPad model?
This will be my first tablet purchase. I would be using it mostly for web browsing, social apps (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter), shopping apps (eBay, Amazon), taking photos and videos, and FaceTime calling. Thanks!
- Asked by Amanda H from Charleston
- Oct 24, 2012
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According to your description the ipad mini will be good. It will satisfy all your needs perfectly.
If you do video/photo editing, or gaming, or reading a lot, or simply want to experience the retina display, then go with the 4th generation ipad.- Answered by Zhiyun Y from Wollongong
- Oct 26, 2012
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Is the iPad mini versus newest iPad suitable for toddlers? Thinking about working with smaller hands and health concerns.
- Asked by M G from Winnipeg
- May 14, 2013
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The iPad mini would be your best option. Smaller hands, health concerns AND saves you some money! I would also recommend an OtterBox Defender case for your chosen iPad model.
- Answered by Dylan W from Arvada
- May 14, 2013
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Which Ipad would you recommend to a newbie?
Looking to buy an Ipad for the family, confused with which one is the best to buy? Is the Ipad mini any good or would you buy the Ipad or Ipad 2? Many thanks for any help/advice you can give.
- Asked by Lee D
- Apr 29, 2013
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About company discounts
Hello!
I'm working for Starbucks Coffee company and they offer starbucks partners discount for apple products.
We have a partner site directly connects to apple.com and able to choose the products with discounted rate.
Is there any way I can go to the shop in person, show my partner card and get the same discount rate? or Is it just works only through the online?
Please let me know if I can get the products in person.- Asked by Heejeong K from Pender Island
- May 12, 2013
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Your EPP works in the store as well. Show them proof of employment and you'll get it. I don't think there is an EPP discount on iPads though.
- Answered by Garrett B from Tucson
- May 13, 2013
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Where can I purchase an unlocked iPad.
- Asked by Regina F from Olathe
- May 12, 2013
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can i use the ipad mini with the apple tv? wich cable do i need?
- Asked by Marisabel S from Miami Beach
- Mar 7, 2013
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You do not need a cable to connect your iPad mini to Apple TV. Just download the Remote App from App Store and while your iPad Mini and Apple TV are on the same network, you can control Apple TV from your iPad MIni.
It is very useful, as the Ipad screen becoes a giant Trackpad for Apple TV and you can type using the on screen keyboard.- Answered by Oguz A from Fairfax
- Mar 13, 2013
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