2010 Back to School Guide: Apple iPad

The iPad happens to be a great student companion. If you’re planning to use a desktop computer in your dorm room, you can take the iPad to take notes, read textbooks and more as apps that are geared towards students are developed. If you missed our review just a few months ago in April, we’ve got an excerpt after the break.

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…we believe that the iPad is for those who are interested in the prospects of the device and also for those who do very basic tasks on their computer, like web browsing, sending emails, and watching videos. The iPad also seems to be a strong contender to the netbook, with applications available like the iWork suite to type documents, create spreadsheets or presentations, content consumption applications from Netflix and ABC, and amazing games that take advantage of the touch experience.
- Apple iPad review, April 2010

While the iPad may be a heavy investment for the student on a budget, it is definitely worth it. Over the next few days, we’ll be featuring a few iPad apps that are essential for the campus life.