i pad or ?

[Ziphead2]

We are planning a road trip out west for a few months and I have a question and need some advice. I have a lap top computer now and I am looking to replace it with another one but am also thinking of just getting a good I Pad? I dont create or send alot of documents or complicated items. I just pay bill or e-mail some time. I feel an I pad will do the job on the road and easier to use? Any suggestions? thanks

[Janss]

I think it has to do with personal preference. Imagine doing the things you mentioned on your phone, but a bigger screen. That's basically what a tablet is. I prefer my laptop, with a mouse and real keyboard. I have a friend who does everything on her phone. I could never do that! I do have a small tablet (not an iPad) but only use it for games, which I do like it for.

Are you a Mac/iPhone owner? Is that why you are considering an iPad? If not, there are several Android tablets. I use a Mac laptop, Windows laptop in the household, and Android phone and tablet. But not everyone is tri-lingual 🙂

All these electronics travel with us!

[valhalla360]

For bill paying or email where I have to type, a laptop is more convienent.

Unless you are really desperate to save space/weight just take both.

[fj12ryder]

If you're familiar with Apple an Ipad would probably work fine. But if you're used to Android, or Windows computing, you won't like the Apple locked down system. I like being able to do what I want, and the way I want, not what the computer wants.

[time2roll]

For that use apple all the way 🙂

[TenOC]

I have the same thoughts. I purchased a used Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 SM-T500 on ebay for less than $100.00. It appears to do all I want as long as I have WIFI internet service which I have in my TV. I also got a used Chrome Book for about the same price. Think I like the CB with it's keyboard best.

I-pad is $$$$$.

PS I am 86 years old. Need something to keep my brain working.