Decision made

[Gav]

I have, for the last couple of weeks, been researching the iPad and whether or not I need one. Well, I have decided to get one because I have realised that the only thing I use my Mac Pro for is for surfing the net, email, Facebook and watching youtube. I don't write powerpoint, I don't use it as an office tool and I don't use it to conduct business.
Basically I use my Mac Pro for the same things I use my iPhone for when I am away from home. So it makes sense to me to get the iPad.
Now all I have to do is wait for them to come to the area in which I live cos I don't live in a metro area and the pickings are slim.
I look forward to continuing to surf around this site as I believe it is a wealth of information. And it will continue to come in handy for the future.

Gav

 

[iDan]

Hi Gav, I think you'll be real happy with your decision. The iPad is such a great device and fits the bill perfectly for all of those needs/wants you have.

It can't replace the computer completely, but it has replaced my notebook for a lot of things. Mainly the convenience of having a small "instant-on" device is very handy.

Welcome to the forum! If you have any questions on the iPad, be sure to ask away!

 

[IpadOne]

Welcome here from Asia, here you will find lot of Aussie, so no worry at all , witch iPad did you decide to buy ?

with 2 month experience in iPad i can recommend you to buy a 3G 32Go or 64Go so you have space for all data as app’s, movie, song and you can be connected everywhere

Mys self i use it also for business and i am more than satisfied with my toy’s

 

[adamh10]

Great choice! To save some time, you should place an order on the Apple Online Store for Australia - I think that would save more time than waiting for a new store or stock. Likely will ship in a few weeks.

Welcome to the forums! Believe me, you won't regret your iPad decision!

 

[Gav]

Cheers fellas, I have decided on the 64Gb WiFi non 3g as I could do without the extra expense and to negate giving money to one of the Telcos here. They already get enough from me as it is. I feel the WiFi only will suit me as there are many places around with WiFi and if I absotively positlutely need to get on the net then I have my iPhone. So far there is no one selling in my area so will have to go the Apple online path of getting one.

 

[NumbLock]

I realized the same thing. I was both a hardcore PC user and iPhone power user. My laptop still works converting movies and storing stuff and occasional Photoshop work while I use the iPad for most of my normal daily activities including lite content creation and organization.