Look At Buying An Ipad? Which One Do I Choose?

[EllieJP]

I'm wanting to get myself an iPad, but not sure which one I need. I want it for basic computing, for my little boy to play with.. To connect to wifi at least. Would be great if it could connect to 3G too. It's mainly for a long flight and something to keep the little one entertained! Help please x

[carolegif]

The iPad mini is handier. Fits into your handbag and does all the things the large iPad does.

[pastafreak]

Get a Google nexus. Does everything an iPad does,and for a lot less. Look at reviews for it.

[EllieJP]

I liked the idea of an iPad to sync everything with my 5s.. The nexus. Is that on 3G? Nothing worse than no internet connection x

[pastafreak]

Yes,it is 3g.

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/ASUS_NEXUS_7_3G_32GB

[mikey4444]

Save yourself a fortune and get something other than an Ipad. I have a Samsung GALAXY Tab, the 7 inch version and it was only about £120 from Tesco. They make a full size one as well, and it half the price of an Ipad.

Go to a major high street store, like a Tesco Extra or perhaps PC World and try a few out. You really don't have to pay all that money that an Ipad costs to use a tablet PC.

[dunnitall]

I would recommend the iPad Air, it's brilliant and of course they are right you don't have to "spend all that money" but at least with Apple you don't need to worry about viruses etc unlike with android equipment being same as computers for that.

[EllieJP]

Could you please advise. What's so brilliant about the 'Air' compared to.. Say the iPad 2 or even the mini? I have had my eye on the air to be honest x

[dunnitall]

Well both are different in that the mini is small and the Air is normal size tablet but do the same thing just with smaller screens so that it purely preference. I have the Air and someone else I know has the iPad 6 which is heavier than the Air it's just that the iPad air is the newest one and much lighter than the previous versions. I am more than pleased with mine even though I thought it a lot to pay but as I said earlier no antivirus to put on and I do like the Apple system even though I've always used Microsoft OS before. Hope you enjoy using whatever you choose to buy, I now use the iPad more than my laptop it's so handy and much quicker to get in to.

[boxtops]

Does it have to be an iPad? I went for a Lenovo tablet but was seriously considering the Samsung one. Personally I'd rather have the Microsoft applications, if you go for iPad you are tied to the Apple applications. There are huge choices of makes other than iPad.

[dunnitall]

That's true boxtops, like most things it's down to personal choice. I've had both MS and now Apple and personally I prefer IOS (apple) and because the MS has lots of glitches and problems and often vulnerable to attack I now prefer apple but as I say personal choice and limited to my experience. Apps are good on it too, I guess some will say Android are better because of personal choice, just depends on the individual, at least Ellie has been given food for thought with all the advice hope she can pick one to suit....decisions, decisions lol.

[EllieJP]

I figured I'd stick with apple seen as I have the 5s as well.. Think I'm going to go for the air. Thank you for your advice anyway x

[EllieJP]

Also.. Is it possible to FaceTime without the cellular option? Thanks

[rockyracoon]

Yes, I Facetime using wifi.

My git of a son often calls me up on FT to ask for a cup of tea.

[EllieJP]

Hahaha.. Brilliant x

[dunnitall]

Good choice Ellie afaic x. Lol r.r wish I had a git of a son lol do they come free with iPads !

[rockyracoon]

You can have my one dunnitall, you have to keep making him tea though :)