considering Ipad for college student but wondering if would be used a lot?

[WendyLovesPeter]

He had ipod touch, e-ink kindle and laptop already. I know its not necessary, but would it be useful? I know it would be FUN, but it seems he has devices that do it all already. Any input

 

[Fyrefly]

If s/he has never expressed interest, save your money. A college-age kid isn't a five year old who will be happy with anything - by that age we know what we will use and have space for.

iPads and tablets in general are not useful in a productivity sense, particularly since s/he already has iTouch for the apps/checking mail real quick on the go sense and a laptop. if s/he didn't already have the Kindle I could see the book angle but I really don't see the point of an iPad now. It's just a toy - not useful for productivity at all especially in light of what's already owned.

 

[WendyLovesPeter]

If s/he has never expressed interest, save your money. A college-age kid isn't a five year old who will be happy with anything - by that age we know what we will use and have space for.

iPads and tablets in general are not useful in a productivity sense, particularly since s/he already has iTouch for the apps/checking mail real quick on the go sense and a laptop. if s/he didn't already have the Kindle I could see the book angle but I really don't see the point of an iPad now. It's just a toy - not useful for productivity at all especially in light of what's already owned.

oh, there is interest. There is interest in anything that charges with a screen I just left it with him that "um - I don't think so" Now very slightly considering it. It would be a complete suprise. The kindle is something that could be sold.... not for true value, but it would still sell for something.

 

[tink576]

What's his major? Speech Path majors have lots of uses for it through the apps, A ton of my friends have gotten them and use them for therapy. That said I'm not sure a lot of other majors would have a use for the I-pad.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

What's his major? Speech Path majors have lots of uses for it through the apps, A ton of my friends have gotten them and use them for therapy. That said I'm not sure a lot of other majors would have a use for the I-pad.

I just finished an online course with a digital textbook. I enjoyed being able to read it on my iPad, but perhaps a .PDF file can also be read on a Kindle?-- Suzanne

 

[finz2left]

I have several students who bring them to class with the cases/built in keyboards. They are lighter than laptops and students love having the newest thing . If he is assigned a lot of pdf readings, they are handy for that -- the sole reason I got one -- going green!

I'm sure he would use it! Does he NEED it, that is another story entirely.