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Don't Buy An iPad Until You Read This!

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Dynasty

 The Apple iPad is a great ebook reader and tool for work and play. Being able to take your ebooks and magazines everywhere is amazing. Originally I purchased the iPad to write programs that would help my real estate business and maybe to sell to make extra income. With the increase productivity that I gain from work since the last 3 weeks of owning an iPad, I felt that I recover 25% of the $1000 paid for the iPad and accessories. So the next 3 months, I should easily recover my investment.

Don't Buy An iPad Until You Read This

 

 Was thinking about getting another iPad for the family until I saw the news that there might be a new iPad coming soon. It seem some of the added features would solve some of the complaints of the first version such as a front camera, wireless printing, file-sharing and multi-tasking. Additional information is  at PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/205314/ipad_due_for_front_facing_camera.html?tk=rss_news.

 Now I might wait for the next version coming out to purchase this new one and give my current one to the family. Still this is an amazing product.

 

Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

Still not sold on Apple products, what can I say I am a PC/AnDroid kinda girl.

Sep 12, 2010 07:05 PM
Joan Valverde
HomeSmart - Colorado Springs, CO
GRI,CDPE,CNE,MRP,SRES Colo Sprgs, Blk Forest, Monu

My son bought me the IPad, and I have used it in my business also.  I do like it---- I am not real good with it yet, I know it probably offers more than I use it for....  Let us know how you like the newer version when it gets here!

Sep 12, 2010 07:09 PM
Song San
Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA
Broker, MBA

 Stacey: I agree that not everybody is a fan of Apple that is why they have like 5% of the computer marketshare. Their products does look cool though :).

 
 Joan: I along with some folks would be upset if they just come out of the new version right away since the 1st version came out just a few months ago. I can't wait on the new features.

Sep 13, 2010 06:24 PM
Kate Bourland
Marketing with Kate - Redding, CA
Onlilne Marketing Mobile Marketing

I want an Ipad very badly.  Saving up for it... can't wait, but now I have an excuse and something to look forward to.

Sep 13, 2010 06:47 PM
Terry Lynch
LAR Notary and Closing Services - Saint Clair Shores, MI

I'll wait for something a little more useful. Something that will actually print a document and maybe has a USB port. I can't believe they would leave the most basic computer functions out of their device. There are many Android units coming that will be comparable and more likely, cheaper.

Sep 14, 2010 03:40 PM
Andy Chaudoir
Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas - Georgetown, TX
Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas

Hello Song - We have one and a lot will have to change for us to get another one.  Heck...I can't even post a comment on Active Rain with it.

Sep 14, 2010 03:48 PM
Song San
Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA
Broker, MBA

Kate: It would be a great investment no matter you get it now or later.

Terry: The iPad 2.0 will address these issues. In the meantime will have to pay for some 3rd party tool.

Andy: The other day I tried to post a comment and got the same issue. Hopefully it could be fixed if they just upgrade the iPad software or the Safari browser.

Sep 15, 2010 10:18 AM
Doug, Marjorie & Kevin McKay
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE MOUNTAIN VIEW - Chestermere, AB
Calgary & Chestermere - 403-207-1776

I still love the keyboard and screen configuration of a notebook.  I tried a touch screen for presentations but everytime I touched the thing to point at something it knocked me out of what I was doing and I had to start over.  There is no hope for some of us.

Sep 15, 2010 04:12 PM
Song San
Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA
Broker, MBA

 I agree that sometimes the touch screen is a little sensitive and don't function right. It gets even worst when we put those protective plastic sheets on the screen to protect from scratches.

Sep 15, 2010 05:16 PM
Stanley Stepak
Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH - Avon Lake, OH
Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,

I have to get one

Sep 16, 2010 04:57 PM
Song San
Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA
Broker, MBA

Stan: It will be a great investment.

Sep 16, 2010 05:42 PM