I would like some user information regarding iPad and gaming.

pahncrd · Apr 8, 2010

Anders said: ↑

To me, the iPad is a portable device, and the iPhone is a mobile device. I always have my iPhone with me, and I sometimes have my iPad with me. I almost always have a bag with me (I suggest a classy racing inspired Dunlop bag like http://modculture.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/dunlop.jpg), so I don't mind carrying the iPad with me. I much rather carry the iPad with me than my MacBook Pro, unless I plan on working.

The iPad is a great companion at home, especially in the living room and in bed. It will not replace your girlfriend however, but it will keep you warm and fuzzy inside. It's perfect to have on the coffee table, I always want to look up stuff when I'm watching TV or movies (where do I recognize here? what the hell does that word mean? etc). A laptop is too much in the way.

Some games are perfect for the iPad, some are perfect for the iPhone:

Strategy games (Civ): iPad
Dual stick shooters (Minigore): iPhone
Line drawing games (Flight Control): both iPad and iPhone, but better on iPad
etc

Some games aren't even possible on a laptop. Any multi-touch game or accelerometer controlled game in fact. Two examples: Touchgrind, Labyrinth 2, both best on iPad.

Using tailor made apps of websites in the iPad is a blast. IMDB just looks so much better than its website and is faster to use.

And for older people, like my parents, it's perfect for everything they need.

In short, a laptop is perfect for creating content. An iPad is perfect for consuming content.
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I think you have made a strong argument, thank you for taking the time. I really do appreciate some sanity in a sea of internet madness.

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