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Honestly I have found that the iPad is great for older folks for this reason. Not to be an Apple shill, but I've found that things like bricked devices after an
by Dig1t 5y ago
Honestly I have found that the iPad is great for older folks for this reason. Not to be an Apple shill, but I've found that things like bricked devices after an update don't happen basically ever.
- russh 5y agoI wish Apple would spend more time working on this use case. I'd really like a stripped-down, somewhat locked-down interface that could be remotely managed. It would be the greatest thing for elderly people with dementia. My Dad loved his iPad but was frequently frustrated when he strayed off into some screen, configuration setting, or mode he didn't understand.
- adamcstephens 5y agoI gave my in-laws a Chromebook for similar reasons. Either way, most people don’t need a full Windows OS
- type0 5y agoChomebook is at least a computer, iPad is an entertainment device.
- adamcstephens 5y agoDoes it have a web browser? Then it meets the needs of most people’s computing requirements.
- dotancohen 5y agoFor most people. For many professional digital artists and designers, however, the iPad is far more convenient that the traditional Wacom tablet connected to a desktop or laptop.