Re: iPad...taking the plunge

[Mark McCall <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> A few questions for those who have iPads already
> 1.My conclusion is the base model (16GB WiFi only) will be adequate.
> Am I right?

16GB is pretty small especially when lots of PHONES have 32GB these
days.  But depends what  you will use it for.  64GB here and I've
filled it with video.  Big hit with the kids on long car Journeys.
I'd say 32GB would be a good compromise.

> 2. I am concerned about ease of dropping the thing (eg in the
> kitchen). Any recommendation re bumpers?

<http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/Reviews/Marware-EcoVue-Case-for-iPad-Mini-R=
eview.html>

> 3. Is a screen protector a must, or is the screen scratch resistant
> enough for modest (hopefully careful!) use?

Yuck, never had a SP on any touchscreen, never needed one.

> 4. Is a case really recommended (for example when taking it to
> friends as a photo album)?

It's much prettier out of its case, but case is good investment if you
are going to be taking it anywhere.

> 5. Would a substantial, stable stand be a good idea for kitchen use?
> The dock looks a bit marginal!

Dock is good but crazy expensive at =A325 for what it is -
http://twitpic.com/1w2i0k
Has the advantage that it's easy to set on and charge though.

M.


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