I do not agree it is not a waste of money in fact it will pay for it self in some cases depending what you do with it. I use to purchase the courier mail newspaper (Qld Australia ) every day the cost per year was. $494. The digital version which is excellent and same content is $9.5 per month a savings of $380 per year.
The iPad, a way to save money...Hmmm.
a) What was so superior about the print version that compelled you to buy it every day rather than read the online version (cost per year, $0.00)?
b) What makes the iPad subscription version of the Mail superior to the standard online version?
c) Do you regard any of the apps that you've bought since getting the iPad a waste of money? I'm not talking about apps that you used for a while, enjoyed and then tired of. I mean apps that were never any good and that you wished you'd never bought?
Just asking.
The digital version is available 7/24 with updates every few hours. The only thing missing is the horse racing guide and and that's about it. One purchases newspapers because they want to read the Latest news Maybe you dont i do not know. The online version is not as complete for the courier mail in Australia compared to the digital version further more the digital versions is made for the iPad and is much easier to read and easier to move between pages and stories. It is my choice to use it. One other thing on the ipad it is available any time to read it is only updated when I log on to the net. I also have several american newspapers installed that are free like USA today
The other way I have saved money is using the iPad in business which has helped reduce my time and made me more productive. The apps I use are Quick sale for quoting and invoicing and informant hd. Another app is 1password which holds all my user name passwords for special sites where i can purchase computer hardware / software from thus making life easy to place orders.
I also do provide remote log in to a few sites and use the iPad instead of a laptop to sort out support issues.
I know I could use a lap top to do the above but to be frank even a MacBook is heavy compared to the iPad plus battery life is only 4 hours max. The instant on plus fantastic battery life makes the iPad a winner without question
So maybe you can understand my statement. Take the newspaper subscriptions plus the time saved using the iPad for work. It really becomes a cost effective solution and pays for itself
In respect to apps purchased that I no longer use that are a waste of money may be 10 at the most on the iPad total investment tops $50. I have blown one hell of a lot more on wasted apps on my. Mac and also pc than any I device i have owned. One example is Microsoft office on both platforms an expensive bloated bundle not worth the money you pay to use.
I look at what I pay for the courier mail and it is worth it with out question maybe where you live newspaper subscriptions are not up to scratch or you do not read the news. I was using it as an example only. The iPad is priced right for what it delivers nothing comes close. The cost of ownership and cost of apps is a pea in the ocean compared to owing a desktop or lap top.