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Mom wants to get Dad an iPad

submitted 171 days ago by equipurple in "Products / Gadgets"

My mom wants to get my Dad an iPad. I know prices won't change much but bundles and addons will be the difference. From previous discussions we know that this coming week will be the best week to buy, and I told her to wait until now. I am keeping my eyes open so I can tell her what and where to get, but I'd appreciate your posts of iPad deals and bundles. Thanks, buxrites.

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Posted by YanBz 171 days ago

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I know this is not the answer you are looking for, but... why not go with an Android tablet? What does iPod have that Android doesn't?

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Posted by clover 170 days ago

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I agree! It would be less expensive and your Dad would get the same benefit and maybe even more.

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Posted by orangearrows 171 days ago

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I assume you are getting the IPAD 2 and not the 1st Gen.

Keep an eye on retailers which don't charge TAX i.e. Macmall.com. That saves you an extra 5-10% depending on where you are.

Also like Yan mentioned, why not get an Android Tablet. The new OS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) coming out is very efficient and has great visual appeal. I would recommend at least doing a Hands on with one of them before you get an IPAD2.

The ASUS Transformer Prime is going to be cheaper than the IPAD 2 and has lots more to offer. It's thinner than the ipad2. Has a quad core processor ( ipad2 has 2 cores). Expandable memory, add-on dock and the list goes on.

I did play with the IPAD 2 but enjoyed it for only a little time. I got bored very soon since I could not customize anything. But again, I look for those things. If your dad is not to techie and does not want too much customizations / then Ipad2 would work for him. But again - try reading about the Transformer Prime before you make your decision. It's more value for money.

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Posted by orangearrows 171 days ago

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Also if you are getting an IPAD make sure it's an IPAD2 and not the 1st gen. The 2nd generation is a vast improvement to the first one.

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Posted by laaya 171 days ago

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Check this refurb one. I know you not goona like this

http://store.apple.com/us/prod.....S-AFF-FEED

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Posted by orangearrows 170 days ago
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http://www.buxr.com/deal/new-a.....lack_99951

$459 - No tax

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Posted by equipurple 170 days ago

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Dad is a Mac guy for 20-odd years and will be celebrating his 80th birthday in January (what the iPad is for). I will look at an android, but I don't want to mess up his world with a change of OS.

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Posted by josetring 170 days ago
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For him ipad2 will be the best option

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Posted by equipurple 160 days ago

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Thanks for all your help!

The winning retailer was Radio Shack. $499 for the iPad2 plus a $50 Radio Shack gift card. Another $50 Visa gift card for paying by Radio Shack credit card.
I ordered him a 3-pack of screen protectors for iPad2 on eBay for $3.29 with free shipping from a US-based vendor, so he'll have screen protection this week too.
Thanks again buxr friends, and a Happy Saturnalia to you all.

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