Ok, an update on my situation: today was a bit of a roller coaster. The Apple Store called and said the logic board checked out. I gave them the go-ahead to replace the hard drive. Late this afternoon, the original genius bar guy I contacted called back and said the USB ports briefly lost power, which was probably a sign of logic board failure. I gave the go-ahead to recycle the computer.
Until I get a windfall in a few months, I've bought a cheap BT keyboard to use with my iPod. The Apple Store guys were great. They were almost gentle when they explained things to me, anticipating my disappointment. The one guy said he was sorry things turned out the way they did, and I said "onward". Of course, I am pretty sure I'll go back there for my next purchase. Teresa "Twinkle, twinkle, little bat How I wonder what you're at" --Lewis Carroll > On Jun 22, 2014, at 1:26 PM, Alan Paganelli <alanandsuza...@earthlink.net> > wrote: > > I would go with the iPad Air instead of the mini sense she is looking for > something to replace an aging computer. The iPad Air in a QWERTY keyboard > case is around the size of a Windows Netbook or a screen size that's roughly > 10 by 5 inches. Before 50 people write in to give me the exact dimensions I > said approximately <grin> I too wanted a replacement for a computer. In my > case, it was to replace an XP laptop. The Air is solid state and has no > moving parts like the iPhone etc. With the QWERTY case, it actually closes > like a laptop as well and, when you don't need the keyboard, it's very easy > to remove the iPad from the case. I should say too that the QWERTY keyboard > is powered by a rechargeable battery. It takes 3 hours to fully recharge a > dead keyboard and a charge lasts me roughly 2 weeks to a month depending on > how often I reply to messages. > > HTH > > > > Regards, > > Alan > > I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous > - everyone > hasn't met me yet. > > Please click on: > > HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ > There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on > the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics format formerly on my > website are still available upon request. Thanks for listening! > > ----- Original Message ----- From: <rhondaprinc...@gmail.com> > To: "Teresa Cochran" <batsfly...@me.com>; <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 1:22 AM > Subject: Re: If Anyone Is Using Only iDevices and No Computer, How Are You > Faring? > > > Hello Teresa, I would recommend you get a iPad mini if that suits your needs. > It is a good device. I also have a iPad mini and are you for the following > gate some music, texting, and so much more. Comes very useful for my needs. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jun 18, 2014, at 6:37 PM, Teresa Cochran <batsfly...@me.com> wrote: >> >> Hi, all, >> >> I have a computer that needs a hard-drive replacement, at the very least, >> and possibly has a failed logic board. I'm seriously considering replacing >> it with an iPad. Price is only somewhat an issue, since there seems to be >> only about $100 US difference between a new model I would want and the iPad. >> Mainly, I don't want the hassle of replacing moving parts and getting dust >> and cat-hair and such snarled up in it. I'm also extremely comfortable with >> iOS and use my iPod 5th gen constantly. I intend to use the iPad with a >> keyboard. >> >> So has anyone else taken this sort of step? Am I out of my mind, or do you >> think this is doable? >> >> I am a casual user. I read books, browse the web, play videos and music and >> games, and occasionally write for informal publications. >> >> What do you guys think? >> >> Teresa >> >> Winging its way from my iPod >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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