Can an iPad replace a laptop?

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I'm a student who is wishing to have a faster, more up-to-date and in-the-know laptop. I've recently seen that the iPad has a lot of super apps that work in the same way a PC does-- would an iPad be an acceptable, efficient replacement of a laptop PC or Mac? Of course you'd have to have a computer to sync already purchased music on your iPad, correct?

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No, an iPad is not meant to be a notebook (or netbook) replacement (PC or Mac), although you can get a bluetooth keyboard, mouse and a stand for it (like "Kahless" below suggested, which was a good point). But, it's more for leisure use and not meant for serious, extended work. It's pretty much a really big iPod Touch. If you are a student, a notebook will be the way to go for doing school work, such as research, assignments, taking notes, etc. Here is what iPad cannot do:

⢠I don't know how productive you can be on a 9.7" device that does not multi-task.
⢠You cannot watch Flash videos, because it does not support Flash.
⢠There is no USB port, which means you cannot transfer files, backup to an external HDD or connect your iPod or any other devices.
⢠Cannot install programs other than apps.
⢠No optical drive. Cannot connect an external DVD drive either, because there is USB port.
⢠Doesn't have SD card reader to upload your photos from your digital camera.
⢠Doesn't have camera to video chat.
⢠For everything that it doesn't do for school purposes, think about the cost.
⢠Not comfortable/convenient to take notes in class.

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Here is something that really summarizes everything:
http://www.blameitonthevoices.com/2010/02/ipad-vs-notebook.html

Rather than thinking about iPad vs. notebook for school, you should look into "netbook" vs. notebook. Here are two answers I wrote that maybe helpful:
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtEDrL5otZ8nuLFGX82risfBFQx.;_ylv=3?qid=20110206202305AAc2ygn
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al488785hVNuejoxT3uLfGjBFQx.;_ylv=3?qid=20110212121628AAAetmq

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Yes, you'll need a computer with iTunes to sync your music. If you are planning to use your iPad just for the purpose of music, then I would suggest that you purchase an iPod or iPod Touch, which would be much cheaper and smaller to carry around. I don't think you are going to be in the bus holding your iPad in your hands to listen to music.

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What causes a computer to freeze up and say 'This program is not responding?" It happens daily.?

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You really need to give more details if you want a useful answer. What type of PC are you using. How much RAM do you have. How much grunt has the processor. Is it only one software application that this happens with or it several, or all software application. What operating system are you using?.

Ok... Here are a few things to try and help.

1: Don't have too many applications open at once, be aware that some applications (such as yahoo/msn messenger, limewire, kazza etc) maybe be running even if you cannot see them. Only run the applications you need too. Many apps will start up automagically upon boot which just gobbles up resources such as memory.

2: Get rid of any additional FX and graphics. If you are using windows adjust the computer for "best performace" (basically use windows classic mode). The screen might not look as pretty but things will work better. Make sure your processor is not doing too much at once. If you are playing music, editing photos and getting Excel to processing numbers all at once your PC is going to start to complain.

3: Clean out all the temp files and other crap that is taking up space. Goto "Start" and then "Run" and type "%temp%" This will open up a folder. Delete everything in this folder you can (some file may not be able to be deleted - that is ok, just leave them and keep deleting the rest).

4: Download Ad-Adware and SpybotS&D (see below). Install and run both of these free programs. These are excellent spyware hunters and will help your system run much faster. You should install these (or similar) anyway.

5: Consider downloading Registry Mechanic by PC Tools. The download is free, but you will need to pay to get full functionality. In my experience it is worth the money, but that is up to you to decide.

6: Open you web browser and clear the Temporary Internet Files. If you are using IE6 this can be done using "Tools" > "Internet Options".... This may take a few minutes to do depending on how much junk is in there.

7: Defrag your hard drive. This can normally be found under "START" > "Programs" > "Accessories". Defragging can take several hours so i suggest you do this last or overnight. Make sure you power settings allow the PC or laptop to run that long without shutting down the hard-drives. you can adjust the power settings under the control panel.

8: Consider buying more RAM.

Hope that helps you out a bit. Everything but the RAM purchase and Registry Mechanic is free.

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