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brenda,
I have a wifi only ipad and that is absolutely suitable for my needs. My ipad is also 16 GB I think. I don't really need to keep a lot of media on it, but I have a laptop with me (or access to a computer and/or wifi access) a lot of the time and I have an iphone. But I don't think I travel as much as you do.
Take a look at the pricing plans across Verizon and ATT. That might make the difference for you if you want 3G. Note: the data plans are pretty limited, but might be sufficient for you.
If you are going to watch media on it, grab the 64. I've got a 64 WiFi that I use for travel and a 16 WiFi that I use in the office for business.
If you travel internationally get the AT&T model. It will work around the world and you can swap the SIM card for a local one when you are in foreign countries to be able to use local data plans much more cheaply. There can be issues with AT&T coverage in some areas but when you have a connection the AT&T data connection is faster. My experience with AT&T has been that it's just as good as Verizon in major airports. I have AT&T on my iPhone and a Verizon MiFi for data connection for my computer and WiFi iPad so I've been able to compare them side by side.
I thought this was kind of cool. A tech demo of the new Unreal Engine with DirectX 11 support, unless Epic is lying this is real-time in-engine rendering. Fair warning: it's a fairly violent clip.
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It's likely I'll never actually get a game based on that engine, but I still find it fascinating what can be rendered in real time with the latest hardware.
I am thinking about getting a new portable computer. I used to have a work laptop, may get one in the new job if I travel, but for now would like something to knock around with. Am of course considering the iPad, but I if I have to do any serious typing, I hate the touchscreen, so am leaning a little more towards a netbook. Anyone have thoughts or warnings?
Many netbooks have a smaller keyboard, like 90% of full-size. If you do a lot of typing this may be an issue.
Have you considered the MacBook Air? It's awesome? (And starts at $1000.)
I'd say skip the netbook class and go for an high-portability notebook like the MacBook Air or something like this:
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11" Macbook Air, for sure.
Have you considered the MacBook Air? It's awesome? (And starts at $1000.)
I don't like Macs (takes cover from the deluge). I understand that they are technically better, I just don't like them.
As for portability, I should have said that I want something small that can fit into my purse (which is a small tote). Also, I didn't want to spend that much, maybe $500 or $600
11" Macbook Air, for sure.
The fucking thing is only 2.4 pounds or so. I don't even notice the weight when I carry mine in its shoulder bag.
