IPad by a mile
 

With an iPad you can do most things that a regular computer will. There are hundreds of thousands of apps for the iPad. There's a strong rumor that Microsoft will be releasing "Office" apps - "Word, Excel etc. "

The Kindle Fire will do no where near as much as the iPad. The Fire is designed to consume products from Amazon, for example you cannot put your own videos on it.

Here is a link to one of many articles defining the issues users are finding with the Kindle.

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/kindle...usability.html

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Ipad ...
I got both IPad .
Ipad1 and Ipad 2 and well get the new one when it come out it nice to take in my handbag,take to the pool with me I take it every were I go ...Love it and she would love it

My iPad 2 fits in my handbag. Also my 3 G with ATT costs $15/Month, but only get it for the month I will use it. It is great or traveling or waiting at doctor offices etc.

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Yes You should get the 3 G with your Ipad that important I got the $25 /Month,
But I am computer addiction .The last house we rented here in the Village could not get on line way to slow so I use my ipad .
yes you are right waiting at the Dr office is great time go fast with your Ipad

Kindle Fire does not have a camera (one of your requirements). iPad is a better deal.

The jury has announced its verdict. It looks like IPAD2 is the way to go. The Samsung Galaxy looks just as good but I might as well go with the IPAD2. Thanks for all the expert advice. I will try to get away without the 3G. Most of the time she will use it is inside our house.

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Directv has just came out with an APP that will allow you to watch live TV on you IPAD. (You must be on your home network though)

Remember this, Tom, once she starts using her new toy, she might just want it to be able to do more. I toys are sort of addicting... ;)

You're a good hubby!

tom - if you are going the ipad2 route, i agree with pooh that you should consider getting the 3g version for the difference in price. there is nothing that says your MUST subscribe to a data plan from the gitgo. that can come at a later date. with the initial purchase you just have to decide which data provider you would want at that later date - verizon or at&t.

data plans could make great gifts for your wife down the line!!! ;) i'd pop for an ipad2 if i had someone to sponsor my data plan!!!

I'm afraid when she opens the present she will say, "What the hell am I going to do with this?" And throw it at me.

We can compile a list for you if you like... ;)
It's just something different and so often, it takes a bit of getting used to something. We'll start on that list for you and your Sweetie!

1. Weather alert app....$9.99 She can check the weather in locations she picks and be alerted to watches or warnings from the National Weather Service.
(I have this app on my Iphone and Ipod to check on things at our rental property as well as weather for my family in various locations.)

2. ANGRY BIRDS.... ;) Ah, it speaks for itself....addicting and fun,

3. Book reading through a number of providers....Amazon, B&N, IBooks, Google, various libraries.

4. Taking pictures...and once she takes them, she can e-mail them to friends and family.

5. Skype...and FACETIME...

6. Games, crossword puzzles, search the web.

7. Shopping online.... :)

8. Learning how to do something she wants to learn...bridge, canasta, etc.

9. If you have Netflix, she can watch movies.

10. Others can add to the list now... ;)

Pandora, of course
And now Sirius XM radio is available for iPad

Tom, if she throws it, send it my way!