[simpkinp]

What is the best place to buy an iPAD in TV? I am hoping for a place that can help show me how to use it and set it up for my email accounts. I really want to buy one tomorrow, if possible, and don't want to drive to Orlando to the Apple Store. Also, regular iPAD or Mini? I like the smaller size and lighter weight of the mini. I have heard of some minor drawbacks between it and the full size version, but I am not a picky person.

[Parker]

You can get them at Target. Happy shopping!

[casita37]

I bought my at the AT&T store on 441, up near Lowe's. They only sell the ones with 3G (maybe 4G by now), so you have to buy a data plan. I love it though...it works wherever there is AT&T service. Of course, I can also use it with wifi. The people working there are all very helpful and have set up several things for me.

[Sunshine Mary]

Best buy

[ncr2482]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

What is the best place to buy an iPAD in TV? I am hoping for a place that can help show me how to use it and set it up for my email accounts. I really want to buy one tomorrow, if possible, and don't want to drive to Orlando to the Apple Store. Also, regular iPAD or Mini? I like the smaller size and lighter weight of the mini. I have heard of some minor drawbacks between it and the full size version, but I am not a picky person.

Walmart

[Blackie]

None of the local vendors will be able to help with training.

Buy direct from Apple (through their web site) and it'll be delivered to your door.

Regular or mini? That's a personal choice - look at both.

[LittleDog]

If you want training I'm sure the Lifelong Learning college offers courses.

John

[simpkinp]

Thank you all for your input. I found it very helpful. I am going to look at both devices tomorrow. I gave my laptop to the grandkids this past weekend and am having withdrawals. I have to go to my office and use my desktop or use the cellphone. Cellphone is just a bit too small for these senior citizen eyes.

[kaydee]

LOVE my IPad..got it at Best Buy. I chose the one that is data capable for when I want to add a date plan for road trips. When needed I add the plan for $20.00 and it covers a month.

[simpkinp]

Wow, I did not know you could add a data plan for just one month. I thought it was $30 a month for every month. Thank you for that info. I went to the iPad meeting today at Colony Rec Center. I think I am pretty set on the full size iPad with Retinal screen. Pricey, but I'm worth it, right?

[Lbmb24101]

We have the 2nd generation ipad and love it! You get what you pay for, right?
I can't tell you the last time i used our laptop!!
However....
For xmas we updated our cell phones and instead of the apple iphone, we got the Samsung Galaxy Note Ii and wow wow wow, love it
So now we have the best of both worlds!

[kaydee]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

Wow, I did not know you could add a data plan for just one month. I thought it was $30 a month for every month. Thank you for that info. I went to the iPad meeting today at Colony Rec Center. I think I am pretty set on the full size iPad with Retinal screen. Pricey, but I'm worth it, right?

The $20.00 data pkg is just for 1 gb which is more than enough memory for using on an occasional road trip. Otherwise, I do not pay a monthly fee since I have wireless at home. When we reach our destination we have access to wireless which I convert just to save my data use altho I am confident that I wouldn't run out. For me, it is a great feature on the new IPad to be able to play games,use facebook etc, while traveling on the highway.

[steaknife]

Iused Best Buy because of the extended warranty you can purchase. I have had an Ipad since they first came out andhave returned and gotten new ones under the plan twice. Its pricey but cheaper thn having to buy a new Ipad.

[simpkinp]

What about Apple Care? It costs $99 to extend the warraanty for two years from the initial warranty period. Is the Best Buy warranty better?

[scrapple]

I purchased mine on line, am very happy with it. I'm sort of stupid with computers but this is family intuitive or as stupid as me, either way, I find it easy to navigate. Enjoy!