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# Should I Buy an iPad?
- URL: https://www.philsimon.com/should-i-buy-an-ipad/
- Published: 2013-10-15T20:19:37.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-30T01:12:33.000Z
- Description: Pondering whether it's time to get a tablet.
- Author: Phil Simon
- Tags: Technology, Trends, Apple, iPad, iPhone

On October 22nd, Apple will be announcing the release of several new products, including [a souped-up iPad](https://osxdaily.com/2013/10/15/apple-sets-event-date-for-october-22-new-ipads-coming/?ref=philsimon.com).

Up until now, I haven't bought an iPad. I own just about every other Apple product: a MacBook Pro, AppleTV, an iPhone, and a few iPods. I've noodled with my friends' iPads and have enjoyed the experience. It works basically like a big iPhone.

I've been resisting getting an iPad for several reasons. For one, I like to give my eyes a rest from the tyranny of screens. I don't like reading e-books, even though I recognize their inherent advantages over their physical counterparts (search, highlighting, etc.). Also, I like using the MacBook's physical keyboard and multi-touch touchpad.

> Tablets are the way of the future.

Still, tablets are the way of the future. With a keyboard case, they function as *de facto* computers. I love the near-instant boot-up time. When I travel, I usually don't write too much. I'm content to consume content more than create it. I can't imagine writing a book on an iPad.

Do you own an iPad? Do you use it much? What do you like about it?

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**Updated: 11.15.13**I broke down and bought the Air. I'm loving it.