Originally Posted by skimonkey

I rest my ipad and my MacBook Air on my pet pillow which sits on my lap. I am currently doing this as we speak. I don't like to hold it if I don't have to. By the end of a work day, by arms are very tired from the manual therapy I do at work. So, using a pet pillow gives my arms and hands a needed rest at the end of the day!

That makes a lot of sense! I bet you get strong doing that every day....

Originally Posted by AQ_OC

That makes a lot of sense! I bet you get strong doing that every day....

I wish I were stronger for various patient population we see, maybe I wouldn't be so tired. Or...maybe I do need an iPad mini so I can see how lightweight it really is!

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Actually, you won't know how a narrower bezel affects you until you have it for a while. Me neither. I'm just so used to the current design. I don't wanna be launching apps by accident. That will get annoying rather quickly!

That's a good point. A narrower bezel would also affect where I place my hands when I rest between typing.

Originally Posted by rurocking

iOS 7.0

I mean other hardware features, e.g., dual speakers, a better camera option than the iPad 4, etc. if the only difference is the bezel and the speed, for example, I'd just buy an iPad 4 after its price drop. Even if the price difference isn't all that great, I could still use the difference to offset the expense of a new cover.

Of course, if the dimensions are different for an iPad 5, there will hidden costs like paying for a new case instead of swapping out and using a perfectly good me.

Originally Posted by AQ_OC

I got some cheap dumbbells that are cheap but heavy.

I must admit this lap thing is surprising to me. I don't ever put mine in my lap. Never even thought to do that.

Maybe it's a "girl" thing lol. Right now, I am watching TV and my iPad is on my lap. Like Ski said, if I don't need to hold it in my hands, I won't; why do extra work.


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Originally Posted by skimonkey

I wish I were stronger for various patient population we see, maybe I wouldn't be so tired. Or...maybe I do need an iPad mini so I can see how lightweight it really is!

Have you been to the Apple Store to check out the mini?


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Originally Posted by Asharp

I mean other hardware features, e.g., dual speakers, a better camera option than the iPad 4, etc. if the only difference is the bezel and the speed, for example, I'd just buy an iPad 4 after its price drop. Even if the price difference isn't all that great, I could still use the difference to offset the expense of a new cover.

Of course, if the dimensions are different for an iPad 5, there will hidden costs like paying for a new case instead of swapping out and using a perfectly good me.

Stereo speakers would be great. And, the speaker needs to face towards the user, not out the back. I'm with you though, I'd buy a discounted iPad 4 before the latest one if they just make the bezel thinner and a few other trivial things.

Originally Posted by tlbaker

Maybe it's a "girl" thing lol. Right now, I am watching TV and my iPad is on my lap. Like Ski said, if I don't need to hold it in my hands, I won't; why do extra work.

I've rarely held my tabs on my lap. Doesn't it give you a crick in your neck?

I rarely hold any of my tabs. I like them at eye level and prefer to be hands free. I have a couple of stands, but my hands down (haha) favorite is this one:

Amazon.com: LEVO Deluxe iPad Floor Stand for all iPads Galaxy Xoom Nook and Other eBooks and Tablets: Computers & Accessories

I can make it hold an iPad and a Kindle Fire at the same time, plus a Jambox BT speaker.

Originally Posted by Kaykaykay

I rarely hold any of my tabs. I like them at eye level and prefer to be hands free. I have a couple of stands, but my hands down (haha) favorite is this one:

Amazon.com: LEVO Deluxe iPad Floor Stand for all iPads Galaxy Xoom Nook and Other eBooks and Tablets: Computers & Accessories

I might break down and get one of these floor stands one day. Right now, I have two of these (I got them for $30):

Amazon.com: ARKON Table Stand for 10-Inch Tablet with Universal Quick Release Holder (TAB-STAND2): Computers & Accessories

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Stereo speakers would be great. And, the speaker needs to face towards the user, not out the back. I'm with you though, I'd buy a discounted iPad 4 before the latest one if they just make the bezel thinner and a few other trivial things.

Better speakers would be great. Even my original Kindle Fire 7", which was $200, had better speakers than my iPads. The Kindle Fire HDs (mine are only 7") have great speakers. iPad speakers fall way short.