If u got a Pc at home, and the iPad u buy is only for on the go (as in when u go to class or college), then yes iPad is okay.

But u definitely needs a Pc (either desktop or laptop) at home. And what is perhargaan?

What I mean is u plan to use the iPad to finish an assignment from scratch, then it's not a good idea at all. But if like u say use it for lecture notes, then yes.

iPad office app can create new excel or word file, not just edit existing one

Printing from iPad is easy. Just download some files to enable AirPrint on the PC.

Btw what homework are u talking about?

Can give some example? Is it like those homework ur tutor gave u is in excel or word file, then u just type on it?

Ahh , currently using iPad at college

Lazy to bring the hefty laptop , iPad is easy for me

To print something , i'll juz finish it up on iPad and upload to a cloud service to be transfered into computer

Depends on your usage and what you seek for from the iPad

This post has been edited by cocooh: May 22 2011, 11:04 AM

Mine standard voltage but can last up to 10 hours if use power saving mode. High performance already last me 5 hours +. Very useful, especially when I bring to the other campuses and no power socket or always got people using I also prefer laptop because all my lecturers using laptop so they assume whatever they post online can be read by the students.

so what's wrong with iPad ?

need wait until june only can get it plus....it priced same as ipad.

which is i believe getting ipad are more worth...aint it ?due to the apps available and also the stable platform

yeah...i got a PC at home and some extra laptop...i could borrow it if i need.but then looking at ipad2 also can convert into VGA output which its a plus point for me too

yes....the question its in word/excel file....just need to type into a empty sheet or excel/word then okay.

when discuss at the tutorial class i just pop out the ipad2 then all the answer its there

yes...in excel/word.....about assignment i can do it at home and sync it on ipad if need it rite?

yah...i saw my friend bought a asus 1.....the first day he bring to college already complaining the weight and the classes are pretty fat from each other

If so then it seems that the iPad does suits ur need.

Just remember the limitations of it which is u can't simply install any program (I mean program,not apps) on it. But since u got a Pc at home, then i guess it's okay

Can the iPad open all the files that his lecturer will hand out? What if it has macro/formulas that cannot be read by the office apps on iPad?

tq bro...your advice does really help

those big assignment i dun think notebook also suit to use it.

also.....i nid to hunt for some good apps that allow me to do tutorial question

well...my college are kinda old style. we need to download all the lecture notes from the e-learning by itself...instead of lecture handling out wirelessly

To be honest, I'd advise you just to get a laptop.

For me iPad is just an added extra. As I've said on the 1st post yesterday.

Go out to any Apple Reseller and connect the Ipad2 on display to your hotspot. Check if can access. There are couple of things that mobile webkit cant support. Flash being one and PHP as well. There are some other extension which is not being supported which would be related to the usage of ActiveX content if Im not mistaken. Try it out before purchasing.

Get a laptop... iPad 2 in the long run is more for entertainment instead of productivity.
The form factor of the notebook is more suited for work. The using the iPad for prolonged use will put you off.

Unless you're dead set on getting the iPad2 for the sake of it then you will have a tough time doing whatever assignments you intend to do.
In the end I think you will suffer if you rely solely on the iPad for your work.

This post has been edited by s3an_looi: May 23 2011, 12:10 AM

but laptop just wont last that long as i need it.

its heavy,bulky and the cost are same as ipad2

will try out later

my point of buying are....it replace my lecture notes paper and able for me to finish my tutorial work on it.

big assignment i can do it at school computer lab and house computer,screen bigger and enviroment also good aint it?

guys, he already got a PC at home. He can use it to do the assignments.

the purpose of him buying the ipad is NOT for doing the majority job of the assignments.

if it's really like what TS mentioned, the ipad is just to replace lecture notes so that he don't need to print it out, and do some tutorial work (which must be in excel/word file, and does not requires huge amount of typing and reference), then ipad suits him more since he already HAVE a PC at home

if HOWEVER, his access to that PC is limited, as in sharing with others or whatsoever, then a notebook is a better choice

Lol, I think TS has already set his mind to an iPad which is more fashionable. Forget usability, lightweight etc. A student using iPad is for fashion/stylo milo, nothing more. For efficiency, a netbook which is kinda light will suffice.

Right TS? Since you have already set your mind for it, just get it and be happy.

er....forget usability i sorta agree, but forget lightweight????

the ipad2 wont be a main productive gadget for me....i just need a thing that can include all my lectures notes and tutorial work.

if print out in paper form....surely it will gone or become trash sooner

can a netbook guaranted me for 8 hours?

how about the weight?

if netbook are really suitable for college student....sure there are lots of student buy netbook.
problem is....95% are notebook or tablet

my enviroment are equiped with lots of PC and i can use it anytime

weight and battery is my first concern

This post has been edited by herojack41: May 23 2011, 01:13 PM

then obviously ipad is good enuf

Just buy it and feel it.. If u think iPad is suitable for u, just use it and if not, u can open WTS thread in garage sales..

P/s I enjoy to use iPad to read lecturer note before I go to sleep.. Just read how long do I want and locked and put it beside me when I feel sleepy...