For many people, theiPadcan replace a PC for these tasks and also offer additional benefits.
iPad Portability
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The portability of the iPad doesn’t start when you leave the house.
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Enormous App Selection
The iPad comes with apps capable of handling many routine tasks.
Games Rule
The iPad is a great solution for gaming.
This roster includes classic RPGs like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicand a full-featured version ofXCOM 2.
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Like most of the apps on the iPad, games tend to be cheaper than their console counterparts.
A lot of great games are priced at $5 or less.
Ease of Use
The iPad’s interface is intuitive, which makes it easy to use.
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Apple doesn’t clutter the main screen with clocks and widgets and other features you may not want.
Instead, the main screen is filled with appsthe main reason you purchased the iPad.
Tap an app and it opens.
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Swipe from right to left or from left to right, and you move between screens.
It’s that simple.
Music and Movies
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The entertainment value doesn’t stop with games.
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The iPad supportspopular streaming video appslike Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
The iPad also expands your music possibilities.
E-Reader Replacement
Laptops support e-books, but they are clumsy in comparison to a true e-reader.
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The iPad supportsAmazon Kindle bookswith a free Kindle reader available in the App Store.
it’s possible for you to also download a reader for Barnes and Noble Nook books.
Siri
Siri is Apple’s intelligent digital assistant.
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Don’t dismiss Siri as a marketing gimmick relegated to checking sports scores and searching for nearby restaurants.
It’s a bit more capable than many people realize.
Speaking of meetings, Siri can keep track of your daily schedule.
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Need a quick timer?
GPS Replacement
An iPad with a cellular data connection replaces the GPS unit in your car.
This is one of many tricks an iPad can do that most laptops can’t support.
iPad models with cellular data support include an Assisted-GPS chip.
10 Hours of Battery Life
Going hand-in-hand with the portability is the extendedbattery life.
Cost
Apple offers several iPad models at a range of prices.
The iPad Air is priced at $599 and up.
you might also save a little space and money by going with the current-generation iPad mini or iPad.
Apple has a refurbished section on its website.
