Sponge Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 My mother in law wants an iPad and she also wants an Office app for creating docs, spreadsheets, etc. She been a PC user for many years and currently owns a laptop running Windows 7 and Office 365. She has a Windows Phone (Nokia Lumia 800). (No other Apple products.) What do you guys use on your iPads? Is it best to buy one direct from Apple's website? I think I can get cashback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 She doesn't want an iPad for creating Office type documents. They're fine for some minor editing, but spreadsheets, in particular, are not great on the iPad. (For example, 'Numbers' (and similar apps) don't allow things like AutoFilter on Excel documents) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Sounds like a MacBook would be a better bet to be honest... iPads are good for simple email, but I wouldn't want one as my only means of doing documents. MS Office is available and runs fine on my MacBook Pro too, which enables sharing of documents easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I've been interrogating her on what she actually wants to be able to do and as usual, she's not entirely sure. All she knows is she wants a tablet, something bigger than my Nexus 7, which gives her something bigger than her phone to view the internet on when out and about (suggests to me it needs to have 3g), a keyboard she can use her arthritic hands with and is more portable than her laptop, so she can take it around with her. She wants to be able to share (view) pictures etc with her house bound sister and also create & edit office docs. I'm wondering if an ultrabook of some sort would be a better idea. A Surface Pro also springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 An iPad makes more sense if you already have other Apple stuff. Seems to me she'd be better off with a tablet/ultra book running Windows 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 An iPad makes more sense if you already have other Apple stuff. Seems to me she'd be better off with a tablet/ultra book running Windows 8. Agreed, maybe a Win 8 Surface tablet would fit better especially if main use will be MS Office apps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 A 11" Macbook Air would be ideal, small, light, easy to carry, got a keyboard and can use Office too - but a bit more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Netbook or Ultrabook with Windows 7 not 8 is where my money would go. Ipads (we have IPad 3 and Mini) are all well and good but they are restrictive and little things wind you up like not remembering entries on websites you use regularly, you can't upload photos to websites and the lack of Flash is still annoying. IPad mini goes away with me but so does the Samsung Netbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I may have an 11.6" Macbook Air (1.6 C2D, 4Gb RAM, 128Gb SSD) to move if you're interested? Will check it out in the office in the morning if you are, make sure it's all good. No idea what they go for - will have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 For what it's worth, I thought the HP Elitepad was a pile of balls but I'm currently using a Lenovo Tablet 2 Windows 8 Pro unit, and I'm finding it ace. Far better than the Surface units. Also, I've the optional keyboard too, making it even more usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sadly can't disagree on the HP machine. They should've stuck with and developed the Touchpad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sponge if she just needs it as a tablet touchpad device I can recommend the Asus Smart Tab - I have one; it runs Win 8 (not RT). The keyboard/cover option on it is currently gash so I didn't bother to buy that. Seems fine for general tablet use to me and you DO have the option of desktop and running Office. The Lenovo is likely a better bet but more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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