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Lots of good discussion here about the state of iPad tablets. My SO is returning to school and wants a tablet for school. She likes her iPhone. Is the iPad r
by bnjms 7y ago
Lots of good discussion here about the state of iPad tablets.
My SO is returning to school and wants a tablet for school. She likes her iPhone. Is the iPad ready to be a primary note taking solution? I have seen its note taking app used to great effect but how is external keyboard support? Does anyone use an ipad in uni as their primary input device?
- schwartzworld 7y agoFor this use case, why not a laptop? Any chromebook or inexpensive laptop would work fine for taking notes.
- bnjms 7y agoI think mostly because she wants a touchscreen and already has an old laptop. Hand written notes are often easier since they seem to tap into the brain differently. And while her wants are primary, the chromebook system is awful. I could never encourage use of a chrome book for anything except something managed like a school.
- dlivingston 7y agoIt depends on what she's studying, IMHO. If there are domain specific apps (i.e., AutoCAD, Terminal, etc.) then the iPad is a non-starter. If she just needs to take notes, make PowerPoints, and write essays, then the iPad is great. The Apple Pencil (and keyboard case) is a virtual requirement, but I prefer it far above even traditional pen-and-paper notes.