Trying to decide on ipad or macair, need ethernet
I have a macbookpro, but want something lighter to travel - either ipad or macair. I need ethernet connection where I live, I like to use a keyboard instead of touchpad. thanks.
You've already answered yourself, get the MacBook Air.
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I'm trying to decide on tablet to buy -- what is the difference between mini and ipad? What is retinal display? Why do some have wifi only and some have wifi cellular? Why would I need cellular?
I keep hearing that apple computers don't pick up viruses like pc (of which I have had my fair share) so that is why I am considering -- but there are some really attractive deals for cheaper tablets.A simple answer to a loaded question? Not here!
1. For starters, I can't recommend the newest iPad AIr or iPad Mini. The previous versions worked perfectly though if you want to go the Apple route. That alone will save you a few bucks. Best Buy undercuts Apple prices by a few $$ and has bonus sales around this time of year.
2. You get what you pay for. I like the Samsung Galaxy Tabs a lot. Good hardware and software. App store has plenty to offer. You also have size options like you do with Apple. Since I have the Galaxy S3 phone, the Galaxy tabs are very familiar. The Surface (smaller one) is big for a tablet, it works great, but is subject to the frailties that plague PCs to some degree. I don't like the keyboard, but do like the kickstand. I don't know about the availability of Apps for the Surface, I think it may be a major downside to the device. The Surface is not cheaper than iPad either. As for the cheaper Tablets, they will be in the landfill before Apple introduces a new gadget (that's pretty often....) The Kindle is still primarily, an eReader.
3. Wifi or wifi and cellular - If you have a smart phone and can tether a tablet, you don't need cellular on the tablet. With more places offering free hot spots, wifi is more than adequate. ( I use very little cellular on my mini)
4. iTunes and the App store; I will start by saying I am cheap. If the App isn't free, it has to be really valuable to me or I won't buy it. I paid for Pages on my iPad 2 years ago and I bought a password wallet that syncs on all my devices on all platforms. Aside from that I buy music to add to the CDs I imported to iTunes. If you don't like iTunes and don't want to use it, keep looking at android tablets.
5. ios 7 - Never has Apple made such a big deal and been so poorly prepared to introduce a new ios. It has devoted Apple heads steamed. I count myself one and have had no problems with my devices, educated user I hope, or just really lucky.
6. I really USE my tablet. I use it for work, for financial management and communications. I rarely have to resort to the desktop as almost everything is possible on the iPad. I love it's portability! Documents and data flow back and forth with the cloud I never worry about losing anything or finding anything. Photos download automatically from my Android smart phone with Dropbox App and are instantly available to load on all devices.
7. If you are a big PC hacker type, the switch to ios is culture shock. The first time on the new iMac I was at my wits end trying to navigate. I only had to stop working so hard and it all fell into place.
My personal experience:
I have the iPad 2, (wifi only) and the first mini (with 4G LTE) and I had a 4th generation iPod touch and now have a 5th Gen iPod touch (which I really like a lot). My son has an iPhone 4S and the iPad with retina display. Both my sons have had iPods through the years.
My 50 year old eyes prefer the bigger screen of iPad 2 and typing is much easier. But I love the portability of the smaller tablet, so one for home, one for the road. Thanks to iCloud what ever is on one is also on the other, documents, data, contacts, etc. Retina display, my son has it, I don't, I can't say I miss it. It does make pictures look better, if you are a photo person, the retina display is worth it.
I also have transitioned from PC to Apple completely, I bought an iMac 4 years ago and it is as fast as it was on day one, no crashes, repairs, viruses. I just bought a Mac Mini and I also use Apple Airport extreme for router and I have an Apple TV (the only disappointment, I prefer the Roku 2)
I'm sure that was more than you asked for..... -
Trying to decide between MacbookPro & iPad 2
Hi all- I'm starting high school next year and I am trying to decide between purchasing a MacbookPro and a iPad 2. I just need something to take notes on and I must have iWorks on it during the day, and for travel. I have access to an iMac at home where I have all of my homework, projects, files, etc. on, but I am just looking for something a bit more personalized for during the day use.
I am very nervous as to making the right choice, so all feedback is greatly appreciated!Well, I have both. And I know students ( first year college) who get along just fine with an iPad for daily use and most of their coursework.
I wouldn't want to get along with syncing to someone else's Mac, however. I think that could get frustrating really fast, both because of a lack of access and a lack of personalization and privacy. But if it's YOUR Mac at home, and it has the specs to support an iPad then the iPad will certainly work.
My second warning about an iPad as your main computer is that while the iPad is fine for visual jounaling and social media, you're going to need a computer for more extensive creative work with images, video and music.
I'd suggest you look at a third choice, which is a MacBook. (Not a MacBook Pro). They are really sturdy (and iPads DO have to be babied and well-protected when they are transported) and plenty powerful enough to run image-editing, music and video apps. I recently spent a few days at a rural high school in my state where all the students get MacBooks and wow! What they were doing with them and how much easier they made managing their reading, research and writing was amazing.
One good thing: if you choose any of these products and find that it doesn't really meet your needs, you'll have no trouble selling it. -
Here is the breakdown. I just bought my wife a new iPhone 4s and I'm trying to decide how to set it up for her. Should she have her own Apple ID or use mine? If she uses my Apple ID, will that cause issues with iMessage - say when I'm chatting with someone else and vice a versa. Will our messages show up on each others devices? How will a FaceTime call work? Will the video call come across both our devices (ipad also)?
Just some information that might be of note:
I have the new iPhone 4s, iPad2 and one iTunes account - the iTunes account is my Apple ID which I use also for the iCloud (I think...it's getting murky
What am I trying to achieve is having the ability for me (iphone, ipad) and my wife (iphone) to be able to share and sync just music, apps, movies, etc... I have Google Calender and I have not made up my mind yet if we will share a contacts list (I have large business list). Also this might be of note, I most likely will be using iTunes on my LG LCD TV (appleTV) at some point in the near future.
So, basically I'm confused, which is not unusual for me. If I'm thinking to much inside the box, please let me know and feel free to offer up any suggestions. Even if the suggestion is I'm not asking the right questions. Of course if that is your suggestion, then please tell me the question. And an answer would be nice to.
Thanks.
BentleyNo it's not stealing. They have an allowance that you can share with so many computers/devices. You'll have to authorize her computer to play/use anything bought on your acct. You can do this under the Store menu at top when iTunes is open on her computer.
As far as getting it all on her computer....I think but I am not sure (because I don't use the feature) but I think if you turn on Home Sharing in iTunes it may copy the music to her computer. I don't know maybe it just streams it. If nothing else you can sign into your acct on her computer and download it all to her computer from the cloud. Not sure exactly how to go about that, I haven't had to do that yet. I wonder if once you authorize her computer and then set it up for automatic downloads (under Edit>Preferences>Store) if everything would download. Sorry I'm not much help on that. -
I have forgotten my iPad password and tried to back up and restore my iPad but it says you need to unlock your device before you restore it but that is the whole reason I am trying to restore my iPad. Can anyone help?
Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering incorrect passcode
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I am a studio graphic designer needing to purchase a color jet printer, for my iMac, to handle small business tasks. I am trying to decide between the Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4530 All-In-One Printer OR the HP Officejet Pro Premium e-All-in-One (need second tray for envelopes).
Do you have any recommendations?I am a studio graphic designer needing to purchase a color jet printer, for my iMac, to handle small business tasks. I am trying to decide between the Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4530 All-In-One Printer OR the HP Officejet Pro Premium e-All-in-One (need second tray for envelopes).
Do you have any recommendations? -
Trying to install update 8.1.3, my iPad says I need 1.5 gb but I actually have 17.1 gb. Why will it not let me install?
It's probably telling you that you need 1.5 more GB than you have available. Hook up your device to iTunes on the computer you sync with and do the update from there. OTA updates require a lot more memory than ones done via iTunes.
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My dad bought an ipad 2 of my uncle for cheap since its a little broken but i tried to earse the ipad so all the password and thing from my uncle go away but i was stuck on the activation when i need an email and password but my uncle cant remember it because he has medical problems and he does not remember the email since he has alot of emails he thinks he remembers the password since he always keep the same password. So does anyone know what i can do because the ipad is locked and my parents are like very mad at me xD
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695
Activation Lock cannot be bypassed, you will have to recover the email and password used to activate it. -
I Am trying to sync my iPad to my other computer and it says I need 10.6 I can't find to download
I am guessing "10.6" refers to an OS X version of a Mac Operating System. I am guessing you have a very old Mac that has not been updated in years, because OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) was released more than two years ago.
So, what type of Mac do you have? What vintage (when was it made)?
You would need at least OS X 10.6.8 to run a current enough version of iTunes that can communicate with iOS 6. -
HT5137 my ipad says it needs to be backed up. i've tried hooking it to the computer an
My iPad said I need to back up. It is on a screen in the middle of my home page. I push the OK button. Nothing. It won't let me do anything. I even tried to turn it olff. Won't let me do that either. HELP!
You need to back it up with iCloud is what the message is telling you. Reboot the iPad. Let it start up completely and you should be OK.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. -
I am trying to sync my iPad to PC but says i need iTunes 10.5 pr later.
I am trying to sync my iPad 1 with my pc so I can download pictures. The pc has iTunes and I have also downloaded iOS 5 on the iPad. The pc says it won't link with the iPad as it needs to have iTunes 10.5 or later. I have gone on the apple website on the iPad but when I try to down load latest version of iTunes it takes me to the iPad page and nothing happens. Does anyone know how to solve?
You need to install the latest version of iTunes on your PC - not the iPad. Go here to download an install.
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I forgot my ipad lock code and when i tried to restore it from yhe itunes it keeps requiring to switch off my ipad finder, i need yo open it whatever is the way
You can turn Find My iPad 'off' by going to http://icloud.com and logging into your account, select the iPad from the device list in the 'Find My iPhone' section on that site, and 'remove from account'
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I'm looking at buying a new MBA - 13". Trying to decide if I need to buy the 256gb unit.
Trying to decide if I need to buy the 256gb unit versus the 128gb unit. Presently using a 4 year old MBP and I have used 190gb of a 500gb hard drive. Does that mean I need to buy the 256gb unit? Are the applications that are included on the MBA in some other memory and not using the SSD?
No - The applications that are included on the MBA are using the SSD
The SSD stores everything that the HD in other macs would.
So if you choose to transfer all the data from your older MBP to the air, you would have used 190gb of the 256gb.
Whether you need to buy the 256gb ssd depends on you. Do you intend to migrate all the data from your old mac to the air?
What else do you need to store on the MBA? -
Hi i am trying to update my ipad 2 it is on version 4 and has not had an update since and i donot have the option to update on my device what is the next step i need to take?
See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
Device iOS Verson
iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4 iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 4S iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5 iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5c iOS 7.0.x
iPhone 5s iOS 7.0.x
iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 3 iOS 7.0.x
iPad 4 iOS 7.0.x
iPad Mini iOS 7.0.x
iPad Air iOS 7.0.x
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Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
2. iPhone Support
3. iPod Touch Support
4. iPad Support
a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5
Tap Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
c. Resolving update problems
1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages -
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