hi guys....at first sorry i had a bad english hope you all can understand

well im a college student now and i need a tablet PC to act as a lecture notes and be able to open microsoft office to enable me to do my work.

i wonder ipad2 got such apps to do this thing?

your help its really important

It's possible, iPad has apps that allows you to read those documents....

But, I think you should considering buying Asus Eeepad Transfomer instead...
It'll suit you better with the build in documents reader and keyboard docking station....

look at the time it went retails....i will faint in the class

do you know the apps name? i nid to find it and it really can be use i only can buy the ipad2

QuickOffice, Documents to Go, Pages etc. etc. .... There are many apps out there that enables you to read and edit documents....

owh bro..i got 1 more question....after i done all my thing at ipad...can i transfer to my comp and print it out?

as i know it depend on the app that u use, example like goodreader, it has wifi-transfer that enable u to transfer file to and from computer and also support most doc that student use like word, excel, presentation and allow u to edit.

well u can use google doc on safari to view, edit, and download from computer since it on the web.

btw, for me ipad good for college student so no need to worry forget print what note and print note

correct me if i wrong

i never use apple product before...i scare after buy...then cannot use then i will be in big problem

owh 1 more problem...how to purchase apps for itunes?

This post has been edited by herojack41: May 21 2011, 11:21 PM

well no need scare, i believe buy ipad can help u as a student is some way, but it depend on what u really want. like me, i want to view note only so it save me from printing note and enable me to bring all note to school and also use app like things to remind me what task i ned to do & bring book to read. of cos i also use to play game/surt net at uni

well, if u rich and has credit card then use credit card else use debit card,i use public bank day2day debit card.

This post has been edited by devabby: May 21 2011, 11:30 PM

USB disk, support PDF, every microsoft docs.

Im using to read my research paper, and for some leisure time. Fruit ninja hd epic

use dad CC

the apps called USB disk?

If you find the virtual keyboard hard to manage, buy the keyboard.

Yes. It can be done.
I use it for leisure and uni life. Not bad since on some days I could just use the tablet. Save weight & hassle.

imagine the campus are big like and my class schedule are ghey!.....sometimes 1 north and 1 south

ipad is very very good for like reading pdf, do some minor editing on excel or word or even power point files

but if want to use ipad for typing an whole assignment, it's a BIG NONO!!!

for apps to let u read pdf, ibook (free) will do

for apps like for u to edit excel,word and pdf , you can choose numbers (excel),pages (word), keynote (powerpoint), documents to go (all excel,word and pp), quickoffice ((all excel,word and pp)

those app cost the range of USD10 to USD 20

after you finish some minor editing on excel,word files, you can just sync it with some online storage app , like dropbox, googledocs and such, then just use the school PC to download it, then print it out

well.....those big assignment you reffering too is it those got perhargaan inside blahblahblah alot rite?

im going use it as lecture notes ....and finish my lecture giv me the homework i think thats okay

added: also wad do you mean edit? it only can edit existing those excel file or word file only?

i nid a whole empty workspace to let me type woh

This post has been edited by herojack41: May 22 2011, 08:12 AM

College student should stick to laptops, not tablets. You have more flexibility with laptops due to tons of program available that you might need to do your assignments.

i did consider laptop but....the asus eee pad transformer pricing are same with ipad2 plus...i not so familiar with android apps.

laptop have more maintaince parts then ipad rite? i dun think the battery gonna last me whole day...

You have to look at the software that you need to do your assignments/projects.

Can you imagine the pain of sharing data between your other friends when you end up cannot run some of their files because your own tablet lacked the proper software?

Maintenance should not be an issue, its a laptop, not a desktop, and as long as you have warranty you're good to go.

Battery life? Find a power socket, or get one of those low powered laptop like the Acer Timeline which I read can last up to 8 hours.

alot of thing had to take care of...if buying sub 2k laptop...just like my dad 1 battery max 2hour with wifi.

it must be 99% no downtime.

well...i going use this ipad2 to do my homework and not assignment

I think you havent buy one with ULV processor. It used to cost hand and leg for one but recently, it has gone down cheap.

I have an Acer tablet which runs on SU4100 (dual core 1.3GHz ULV) and it last at least 6hrs. IBM has one too on Core i3-xxxUM and it also run 6-8hours easily if I remembered correctly. Now, even AMD has ULV part. Look for the E350.

iPad wont do you any good. Good for web surfing, gaming, replying emails, socials and thats it. I dont really know why people bought an iPad and a bag full of keyboard etc just to have the so called mobile office when all they need is just a tablet and a 10-11.6" ULV powered laptop.

get asus eepad transformer.

even if you are not familiar with the OS and apps. i believe you will manage.

ipad2 for assignment etc. you will find it difficult in doing your assignment after some quite time.

if you really into assignment then get laptop( provided if you dont have laptop ).....if you have laptop. then asus eepad transformer ans it have usb etc. doing assignment required you to use USB stick always(in my case yes) and of you using ipad, then usb stick will have problems with you.

p/s: last time i use ipad for my assignment but in lack of usb making me hard to use ipad as University/collage assignment. need to sync with pc etc etc to transfer the file. and lastly. my ipad just llke a device to use before sleep and when i go out. not doing an assignment on that =.=".

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...

I think you made your mind into buying the ipad 2.
Lock the thread and go get it.

If, there's in anyway something unexpected occur & you need to transfer a file or need to have the file transferred to your ipad from usb or whatever. I'm pretty sure you need a friend's laptop with itunes installed. If not, hell breaks loose. Oh by the way, it's going to be hard to have your files (pdf or whatever) downloaded to the ipad if you need it. You can only view from the browser. <- (All during your time in campus)


P/S: Personal experience. lol

This post has been edited by Chyan: May 23 2011, 03:18 PM

Hell won't break lose if:

1) Got internet connection for both the ipad and laptop. Hence 3G version ipad2 is a must, and hope the jailbreak for ipad2 come fast, so can install myWi and tethered.
2) the file is not big (usually if students the file is quite small....not always though)

and for downloading files to ipad

i think quickoffice can download word/excel documents to the ipad from email or google doc

and something like pfd reader pro can download pdf file into it too

so yes, if you are not really aware of what you ipad can use, you will find many many limitations

if you were to study harder on the apps available, then you might found that actually it can do more

HOWEVER, THERE ARE STILL LOADS OF LIMITATIONS OF IPAD.

just need to be sure what you are actually gona use it for

erm....my whole semester lecture notes and everything its on my desktop now ....i can just transfer to ipad2 rite?

college everywhere are equip with wifi

yea u can transfer the file to your iPad if it is on your PC now ... i am using iPad to view all my notes too

Yeah. That I was saying. It's okay if you have those inside your pc.

good luck..... think2 betul b4 regret for purchase it.... ^^

*am waining for mine ipad2....expected to be here by 13 June 2011*

well guys.....is it still too early to decide to buy the ipad2 as a programming student?the course just started no long ago and at the moment ipad2 are the best candidate for me......but in long run of graduating,will ipad2 able to cope with it? Tis is my second question

You don't do programming on an iPad, seriously. It's simply out of the question. I am one myself.
You have to use a laptop. Even a Mac can be used as long as you got dual-boot via bootcamp or whatever.

With all the programming languages & their softwares, do you think it can be done using the iPad? No of course not.
As I've said a few posts back, I only use mine for leisure and productivity.

This post has been edited by Chyan: May 25 2011, 12:20 AM

Just write only... Go back home only transfer to pc to compile lor.

Later do more leisure than productivity. GG.

oh dear, only time will tell....either it worth or not. wonder too much ain't a good idea.... just buy then worry later la.... lol~

laptop +ipad2 win

agree. NO seriously, not for that lol

if just for the sake of writing those forumlas down in word file, then maybe yes to some extend lol

laptop + ipad > PC + ipad > PC + Laptop > Laptop only > PC only > ipad only

Win ... but seriously, you want to bring both to your lectures? A Samsung Galaxy Tab would be able to read USB's which is very commonly used in colleges. But hey, no bling factor compared to iPad.

As someone said lah, despite a few people describing the disadvantages, you have already set your mind on it. It's a no brainer than it's all about the WOW factor. Read lecture notes? .... smoke screen.

Spending RM1.5k and above just replace your notes and do light editing? Who are you kidding ...

Just get it lah. No need to ask. It's a fun device more than a serious device. As long as you can enjoy using it. I know I am

well....guys in practical the answer would be in laptop/notebook.

i have been getting alot of answer from different people and courses,it seems ipad2 limitation does really affect your studies if among your friend are using laptop and you are using ipad2.

in real practical assignment ipad2 does not really benefit if you are work on group....well i guess i should get a laptop first and ipad2 later

wise decision.get laptop with decent laptop than buy galaxy tab.usb is the key

looking forward asus eee pad transformer