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(Original post by kka25)
What did you get as a replacement?

My old laptop is almost 7 years old now! Since I can't afford a new laptop, the Netbook is just a temporary replacement for the laptop - to be honest, I'm just waiting for the old laptop to die on me anytime now; I think it has served its purpose

I agree with you - thank God I didn't buy the iPad. It's just one big phone to me lol.

I got this. I'm sure you can get something bigger and more powerful for the price, but I needed something small that I could put in my bag and take to the lab and run Matlab and things like that. It hasn't disappointed me yet

My desktop (which still works) is 9 years old, I think. It was my only computer until this year and if I wanted to make notes somewhere else, I'd have to copy my OneNote notebooks and my textbook PDFs () onto a flash drive to use on a different computer, which was okay, I guess.

[Taurus]

My grandad bought me an Ipad for my 18th. It is no where near as useful as a laptop, plus its a pain in the ass to type stuff on etc. It's good for apps, but I would stay stick with a laptop....Ipads are overrated

[good morning]

ive got an ipad and use it at uni... all i really use it for is when im in the library to flick through powerpoints as i cant be bothered to carry my laptop about & in lectures i use pen and paper...

[kka25]

(Original post by + polarity -)
I got this. I'm sure you can get something bigger and more powerful for the price, but I needed something small that I could put in my bag and take to the lab and run Matlab and things like that. It hasn't disappointed me yet

My desktop (which still works) is 9 years old, I think. It was my only computer until this year and if I wanted to make notes somewhere else, I'd have to copy my OneNote notebooks and my textbook PDFs () onto a flash drive to use on a different computer, which was okay, I guess.

Owh, I got it because I wanted something very small as a (temporary) replacement, and at the same time affordable. I got a good price for the Netbook so I bought it. I hate carrying the old laptop; it's quite bulky :/

My desktop has a similar age! It's still useful but it runs Windows XP with some outdated hardware specification lol.

[kka25]

(Original post by Taurus)
My grandad bought me an Ipad for my 18th.overrated

Can I borrow your grandad when my b'day approaches?

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(Original post by kka25)
Owh, I got it because I wanted something very small as a (temporary) replacement, and at the same time affordable. I got a good price for the Netbook so I bought it. I hate carrying the old laptop; it's quite bulky :/

My desktop has a similar age! It's still useful but it runs Windows XP with some outdated hardware specification lol.

What netbook did you get? I wanted one since 2008, well, until I got this.

Windows 7 nikka

[Taurus]

(Original post by kka25)
Can I borrow your grandad when my b'day approaches?

Haha, maybee, but his gifts are either really good or crap. He has gotten my brother very similar watches for the last 3 years....
He also bought my dad curtains once....

[DontWantYourBloodMoney]

(Original post by Missyme22)
I'm considering saving up to buy an iPad. I already have a laptop (dell inspiron 1545) but after two years of student life it's beginning to wear and using it as a desktop instead to save having it out everywhere.

I found typing rather than writing my notes to be a big help as it was faster, and meant I could check back later to re-write/organise my notes.

I also have an iPod touch, although the battery life is going, so I understand apple software already and find it simple to use.

Should I go through with getting an iPad?

I'm in the same position as you (except that I already have a netbook in addition to a decrepit old laptop which can't take the heat anymore).
I'm going to buy an Ipad.
If you want to type on a keyboard and use an iPad, you can.
If you want to draw diagrams with it, you can.
If you want to put your textbooks on it, you can.
Also, at my university all lecture slides are available as pdf files (which can then be transferred onto the iPad and annotated with different apps/stylus).

I can see why many people have suggested just getting a netbook (as I already have one), but the allure of the iPad is having everything you need for work while at university at your fingertips (literally), while you can still use your old laptop for mmore typing intensive projects if you so wish.

Other apps on the iPad allow you to dicate notes and have them transcribed (although i'm unsure how well this works, especially in a Scot's accent), Have your own personal planner and mind map maker, and even listen to lectures from places like the Khan academy, all on the same, lightweight, high battery life product.

Hope this helps you

[kka25]

(Original post by Taurus)
He also bought my dad curtains once....

Mate, I really reading that.

But at the same time; d'awww
He must have a reason for the gift

[kka25]

(Original post by + polarity -)
What netbook did you get? I wanted one since 2008, well, until I got this.

Windows 7 nikka

This one: Asus 1025 CE

But I got myself the RAM 2GB version.

It's small and the battery life is quite good; I got it for £212 which is within my range

[Taurus]

(Original post by kka25)
Mate, I really reading that.

But at the same time; d'awww
He must have a reason for the gift

If they were the best curtains in the world, that would have been accepting. However they were yellow with pink swirls.....

[MisanthropicLemon]

I have an iPad and it's pretty useless for documents, typing is a pain. It's great fun though. I was in your position - old laptop which needed replacing but also the allure of an iPad. I went for the iPad but I'm sure I'll regret that a lot at university!

[markisanark]

(Original post by Missyme22)
Ok, thanks. I agree with you about it not replacing my laptop, but I hope to extend my laptop's life by leaving it at home and for doing the bigger documents and stuff. An iPad would be a great travel replacement (in my opinion.) I must admit when it comes to diagrams it's quicker just to draw them but I generally find typing notes themselves a lot easier. But thanks.

An iPad sounds like a good idea! If you need to do large amount of typing then you can use a Bluetooth keyboard. Plus, Apple make a bluetooth keyboard and a keyboard dock.

If that is not ideal, then you can also get cases with a built in keyboard, which may be more convenient.

And last...

If you are looking for portability, but need to type, Apple sell refurbished MacBook Airs for £600, which come with a warranty, as does a new MacBook. This has a full size keyboard, so would be prefect for extended typing.

Click for refurbished Macs from Apple.

[warp2125]

I actually get on really well using my ipad for note taking in lectures..... but it depends on your preference... being dyslexic my written work is awful and I found the ipad easy to type with.. plus the battery lasts alot longer then my laptops.

[Snagprophet]

My mate finds typing on an iPad screen easier than using a dock keyboard. I suggest you try one in a shop before buying one. Make sure you're more or less comfortable or used to it before buying.

[rock_climber86]

waste of money in my opinion! Save the money for a rainy day!


This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App

[TenOfThem]

typing on screen is something that you can get used to for the purpose of note taking

I tend to use http://www.fluidtouch.biz/noteshelf/ and write with a capitative pen

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(Original post by theronkinator)
I've got a tablet, I hate typing on it, just much more difficult to type fast on a touch screen as you have to lok at it more. I used to use my netbook but then started making notes on paper instead as I found it better, then type them up when I got home as it helped me learn it more.

Another option I used occasionally was got a £8 mini bluetooth keyboard, paired it with my ipod touch (or tablet) and then just typed on the keyboard (it's hand sized so just did it under the desk. Although I still found paper notes and copying it up to be the best way.

This, if you want to get a tablet without a physical keyboard.

Personally, I'd get a laptop rather than a tablet.

[ken2]

Not worth it darling.

This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my GT-I9100