When the iPad first came out, I thought it looked cool. Really cool. But did I need one, seeing as I already had an iPhone? Before I could buy one, I'd have to justify the purchase, so I set out to answer the question, "Would an iPad give me features and advantages I couldn't get with my iPhone?"
The simple answer is, Yes! Right now the very proud owner of not one but two iPads (one is for the kids!); I utilize both on a daily basis, for very different factors. Here is the scoop:
The iPhone is best for:
Phone calls and texting
While rumor has it that you can download the Skype application and use your iPad to make calls, I've yet to do this. Plus, I don't really understand how that would work - do you hold the whole unit up to your head? Seems a tad awkward.
Pictures
There's no camera on the iPad (yet!).
On-the-go e mail and net browsing
For a quick overview of my email while I'm standing in line at the bank, or finding out about the time of the next showing of Harry Potter, the iPhone is tops in quick and simple.
GPS/directions
When you could access the GPS/map function for the iPad by entering an address into a Google search, there is no GPS app on the home screen of the iPad while there is on the iPhone. When I'm lost, I don't want to have to go through the extra steps.
The iPad is best for:
Extended email or web browsing sessions
Typing even a paragraph or two on your iPhone screen can be a lesson in frustration, but with a keyboard that's almost "regulation" size, the iPad makes it easy. Plus, you can read blog posts and news updates without pulling out your magnifying glass.
Word processing
I can type a report on the iPad. I cannot on the iPhone without needing to stick a fork in my eye. 'Nuff said.
Viewing documents
While you may look at the current sales figures and scan over the support services updates on your iPhone, it is a heck of a lot easier on the iPad's larger display screen.
Here's the upshot - if you'd like quick-and-dirty info or to make a call or send a text, the iPhone is the way to go. However, if you really want mobile computing, you'll need an iPad. An iPhone will not replace your laptop computer; an iPad just might.
The simple answer is, Yes! Right now the very proud owner of not one but two iPads (one is for the kids!); I utilize both on a daily basis, for very different factors. Here is the scoop:
The iPhone is best for:
Phone calls and texting
While rumor has it that you can download the Skype application and use your iPad to make calls, I've yet to do this. Plus, I don't really understand how that would work - do you hold the whole unit up to your head? Seems a tad awkward.
Pictures
There's no camera on the iPad (yet!).
On-the-go e mail and net browsing
For a quick overview of my email while I'm standing in line at the bank, or finding out about the time of the next showing of Harry Potter, the iPhone is tops in quick and simple.
GPS/directions
When you could access the GPS/map function for the iPad by entering an address into a Google search, there is no GPS app on the home screen of the iPad while there is on the iPhone. When I'm lost, I don't want to have to go through the extra steps.
The iPad is best for:
Extended email or web browsing sessions
Typing even a paragraph or two on your iPhone screen can be a lesson in frustration, but with a keyboard that's almost "regulation" size, the iPad makes it easy. Plus, you can read blog posts and news updates without pulling out your magnifying glass.
Word processing
I can type a report on the iPad. I cannot on the iPhone without needing to stick a fork in my eye. 'Nuff said.
Viewing documents
While you may look at the current sales figures and scan over the support services updates on your iPhone, it is a heck of a lot easier on the iPad's larger display screen.
Here's the upshot - if you'd like quick-and-dirty info or to make a call or send a text, the iPhone is the way to go. However, if you really want mobile computing, you'll need an iPad. An iPhone will not replace your laptop computer; an iPad just might.
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