Netbook or Ipad

My 02c;

The iPad, hands down - She fits the target demographic more or less perfectly.

Cheers,
Ian

 

+1
easy access to apps helps out alot too.

 

I dont know how technically versed she is but I have both and the netbook doesn't do anything well. All of them are underpowered and impossible to stare at for long periods of time. The iPad is a revolution and a complete joy to use. If you haven't already bought the netbook dont, buy the iPad and don't ever second guess the decision. Happy Holidays.

 

Got both. Netbook hasn't been used since Ipad came out.

 

To beat the long-dead horse, a netbook has no place in your mother's kind, gentle hands.

 

I'm typically a big anti-Apple guy, but I can't recommend any tablet other than the iPad.

Android isn't ready for tablets, and Windows 7 is just too big.

It's not the fact that the iPad is significantly better than its rivals; it isn't. However, its app support is. The iPad is just too popular.

 

There's a bunch of transforming/hybrid devices coming out that were announced at CES. Some have optional/slide out keyboards, some have a full on dock that switches the tablet to a netbook format. One I like the look of is the Lenovo LePad, it'll cost a bit to get the full package with the keyboard dock but it basically transforms an Android tablet to a full a Windows 7 netbook when you slot the tablet in place. It even handles stylus input for drawing and writing. Best of both worlds really.

I found more details about the OS and specs here if anyone is interested...
http://www.android-tablet-pc.co.uk/Blog/archive/2011/01/lenovo-re-reveal-the-lepad/

 

I had the same question as well. I'm leaning towards the iPad, but was wondering when they'll release a cheaper, better version. Anyone have an idea?

 

My guess is that it wont drop much below the $499 starting price, but the next one will likely have the Retina Display that the current iPhone 4 has which IMO is the best feature to date. The next iPad will probably also have a camera for videochat, faster processor, and some newer software/user interface upgrades designed around the beautiful display it will have.

If your leaning towards the iPad wait, and when the new one is announced fall over for it. It is the best product in its class by far, the Ferrari of touch screen tablet devices on the market. You wont regret it for a minute. Trust me.

p.s. if you buy a netbook please feel free to share the horror stories about how it will lock up and how you will need a new eye prescription after staring at the ridiculous displays they come with

 

Thanks for the info Looking forward to seeing what they come out with in the near future.

 

I am posting this from my iPad. Go for the iPad.

 

It might be good but I'd wait for now. Rumours suggest the iPad2 is going to be unveiled in a few days time, that'll probably add a bunch of new features that will seem vital. Of course, those features might not interest you in which case wait for the iPad2 launch and pick up a cheap iPad.

 

I'm perfectly happy with my netbook's resolution of 148x24.