Wow, all this tech stuff! I am a tech junkie ALMOST! I still haven't seen a reason to get an Ipad. I have an Iphone and can do most of all that has been mentioned. I also love my laptop, which I can do everything on. I certainly look and think of an Ipad but a person can get technology overload and it does not come without cost. I love reading what has been posted, and may learn something new.