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Old 05-27-2010, 12:27 AM   #170
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Location: Astoria, Oregon, USA
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Originally Posted by Harmon View Post

It's replaced my laptop, but only because I also have a desktop for more intensive work. The iPad is about 80 percent of a full scale computer. I tend to think of it as a mobile screen for my desktop. In fact, I believe that there are apps which would allow me to control my desktop from the iPad. My sense o the matter is that I own one computer system which can be accessed from multiple locations with my iPhone, iPad and desktop.

I never used to take my laptop on the road because it was a nuisance. The iPad is no trouble at all. At home, I use it in my easy chair or on the patio. Much easier than the laptop.
I use logmein app to control and use my desktop computer at home from my iPad when on the road.
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