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How usable is it if you don't own any computer running either Mac OS X or Windows? Doesn't it still need iTunes to upgrade itself etc, or can you buy it as a st
by avar 15y ago
How usable is it if you don't own any computer running either Mac OS X or Windows? Doesn't it still need iTunes to upgrade itself etc, or can you buy it as a stand-alone computer for casual browsing and games?
- gtCameron 15y agoUpgrades can all happen over the air now, and you don't need a PC to sync with for start up either. I haven't plugged my iPad 2 into my mac since iOS 5 came out, you should be fine.
- arn 15y agoIt still needs to be activated on a computer, but I believe the Apple Store will do that for you. Otherwise, it's very usable without a computer, now with over the air updates. edit: oops, I guess I'm wrong.
- betterth 15y agoI'm under the impression that iOS5 introduced no-sync-required activation.
- gnaffle 15y agoAs of iOS 5 you can activate it over the air (WiFi or 3G) and optionally use iCloud for syncing your stuff instead of iTunes.
- gjritter 15y agoIt actually doesn't need to be activated on a computer anymore. iOS 5+ allows the user to activate and start using their device without ever connecting it to a computer, and updates are also over the air.
- bbgm 15y agoNot required any more. I haven't plugged my iPad into a computer in months. Everything has been over the air, including OS updates.
- CCs 15y agoYou don't need computer anymore, not even for activation. Firmware upgrade is working too. Backup to iCloud (5GB included for free).
- carlesfe 15y agoI got one and never connected it to a computer. It is just not necessary anymore.