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Question

ipad2 AND a macbook pro???

Jun 23, 2011 12:35AM PDT

hi all,im new to apple products and in 3weeks i have bought the 13" macbook pro and the magic trackpad,think i have the apple bug because now i am fancying ipad2,is there any advantage in having both?

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Advantage to having both?
Jun 23, 2011 12:43AM PDT

if you carry your laptop around everywhere, then the iPad is a smaller, lighter, device that boots instantly and will do all of the "roaming around town" stuff that the laptop does.
mail, facebook, twitter, itunes, facetime are all well within the capabilities of the ipad.

is it essential to have both, No.
is it fun, Yes.

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good answer
Jun 23, 2011 2:35AM PDT

i dont take my pro anywhere but would take an ipad on holiday,then again i can take my pro on holiday as we go by car,so no i suppose i dont NEED an ipad,but i would like one,your right it would be fun,maybe i will wait and have one for christmas then i wont feel guilty

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Christmas is just around the corner,
Jun 23, 2011 6:28AM PDT
Laugh

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it is
Jun 23, 2011 6:55AM PDT

i bet by christmas apple will have another ipad out to tempt us,think im getting carried away,there should be enough in my pro to keep me happy,especially when lion comes

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Yep, Lion promises to be very different
Jun 23, 2011 10:25AM PDT

Enjoy the MBP

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will do
Jun 23, 2011 10:06PM PDT

looking forward to seeing what lion brings,as for ipad2 think i will wait and see what s coming later in the year

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woo hoo,got my ipad2
Jul 7, 2011 2:41AM PDT

hi all,got up this morning and decided to get the ipad2,went off to town this afternoon and got one,just done the basic setup,any hints,tips suggestions ect on getting the best from it will be welcome,thanks.

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Just enjoy it,
Jul 7, 2011 8:18AM PDT

it pretty much takes care of itself.

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enjoying my ipad2
Jul 8, 2011 1:20AM PDT

so far,has anyone discovered Flipboard in the app store,if you havent take a look its great.