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Jerry Lane September 23, 2013
I completely fail to understand Microsoft’s rationale behind this. It does NOT warrant a 9.99 p/m subscription. This isn’t how you gain new customers, and Pages already exists to allow you to do plenty on iOS (among other apps). Seems silly. Beyond the functionality – it’s not an attractive deal.
mariana S. September 23, 2013
can you make graphics using this or putting pictures?
the0real0realitykid September 23, 2013
This is a shitty version of Office. Even the Android version sucks.
Inf4mousKidGames September 23, 2013
huh i think iWork might be better considering this version of office mobile is the same for Windows phone 7&8
Niels Gerritsen September 23, 2013
Apple has iWork for iOS already. That is their Office suit.
123DERP456 September 23, 2013
I use Cloud On
Carlos Navas September 23, 2013
I’m waiting for the iPad version! Do you know if they’re working on it?
Antonio TwizShiz Edward September 23, 2013
Good review considering that you just got the app when it came out. The app seems nice. This app reminds me of the Office Hub in Windows Phone. I wonder when Microsoft is going to release an iPad version
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
It will be interesting to see.
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
I agree.
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
I think it looks quite nice actually.
Linda Tanner September 23, 2013
Google docs is pretty light weight “now”, but it won’t be long until they catch up. If Apple comes out with an Office app…it’s over
Linda Tanner September 23, 2013
Couldn’t be a better advertisement in favor of Apple and Google. Lookout Microsoft, once Google creates a competing Office product…it’s going to be tough times
Rach Baker September 23, 2013
What an embarrassment.
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
One of the perks of Windows Phone, agreed.
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
Yes that’s true.
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
9.99 per month.
DangleKingPC September 23, 2013
It’s not too bad if you want microsoft office that badly! The app is quite nice in my opinion, but I agree.
TheJaceMaster September 23, 2013
$9.00 is a lot per month. Even Xbox Live is less than that. Windows Phone has Office for free so I would rather get a Windows Phone if I wanted to use Office on a smartphone.
Menno Smit September 23, 2013
You can also buy a Windows Phone than you have it for free
MrWep1 September 24, 2013
Ow much does it cost?
BestiDeviceHelp September 24, 2013
That’s retarded.. paying monthly! Hmm
Coach P September 24, 2013
Depending on your area, I believe most tablets require a contract to use. Are you prepared to pay for that for a year or two? If not, give them a laptop! They can tie into wifi wherever they are (and it’s about everywhere these days.)
Che September 24, 2013
Tablets are better. Try the Microsoft Surface.
raspberries are pretty good September 24, 2013
i would say laptop, but that’s just because i dont get what the point of a tablet is.
Snootz82 September 24, 2013
Just remember Laptops are more powerful , Tablets are more flexible.
Tablets: the iPad advantage
Battery life
Chances are, your laptop needs to be plugged in most of the time as its battery lasts only an hour or two. With an iPad, you’ll be freed from the mains all day, since it will last for at least eight (if not 10 or 12) hours of constant use.
Portability and comfort
A tablet is also much lighter and more portable than a laptop, so you really can take it everywhere with you. It’s more comfortable to sit and use an iPad, it doesn’t get too warm and there are no fans, unlike most laptops whose high-pitched fans can drive you to distraction.
Instant on and connected standby
Yet another advantage is that an iPad doesn’t take minutes to boot up: it’s ready to go instantly, so it’s quick to check email and Facebook etc.
When you press the power button, it goes into standby, but remains connected to the internet so you’ll hear alerts when you receive emails, Facebook messages or when other events happen.
Touchscreen interface
If you’ve not used a touchscreen much, you may well think that it can’t replace a keyboard and mouse. There are certainly some elements where a keyboard and mouse are quicker, but you’d be surprised at how fast you can type on the iPad’s virtual, on-screen keyboard.
iPad onscreen keyboard
If you make a mistake, the built-in auto-correct feature will likely put things right – it will even add punctuation for you. Buy the new iPad, and you’ll get voice dictation so you needn’t type much at all.
The iPad’s interface is, in general, hugely intuitive. Aside from a few hidden options in apps, everything works as you expect it to, so it’s easy to attach a photo you just took to an email or Facebook post, or upload a video to YouTube.
Apps
Apps is simply a new word for programs, and is short for applications. Many apps, such as a calculator and timer, are freely available via the App Store.
iPad email
What you don’t get is a Microsoft-office equivalent, but you can download Pages (like Word), Numbers (like Excel) and Keynote (PowerPoint) for £6.99 each. Many apps, though, cost just a pound or two, including Apple’s own iMovie.
iPad iPlayer
A word of warning, though. The iPad doesn’t support Flash so some videos and websites won’t be viewable
For the most part, you won’t notice any problems, but it’s important to have a PC or laptop available so you can access that crucial website which won’t load on your iPad.
The laptop advantage
Storage
Buy a new laptop today, and you’ll probably get a hard drive with 10 times more storage than an iPad. It’s easy to add more storage, too. External hard disks are cheap, and you can buy portable versions which will slip into a bag.
The iPad has no way of adding storage, so you’re effectively stuck with the capacity you buy. The smallest has 16GB, and the largest is currently 64GB. There are ways around this limit, but none are entirely satisfactory. You can sign up for a cloud storage service such as Dropbox, Google Drive or even Apple’s own iCloud, but when files aren’t stored locally on the iPad itself they can be slow to load or in the wrong format, so will need converting first.
File formats
This brings us neatly to compatibility. Laptops are great because, with the right software, they can display or play almost any file. The iPad is much more restrictive and requires videos, for example, to be in MP4 (H.264) format before they’ll play. It means you might have to convert files before you can play them, which could be more hassle than you’re willing to accept.
For photos and music, the iPad supports the common JPG and MP3 formats, so these aren’t a problem for most people.
Transferring files to the iPad has to be done via iTunes, not Windows Explorer. This lack of drag-and-drop support is initially a bit frustrating, but it’s absent for a reason: a good user experience.
Which iPad should I buy?
Assuming you decide the iPad’s limitations are outweighed by its advantages (which they are), you need to make a choice. In fact, three choices.
The first is whether you want to be able to get online when you’re out and about. If you do, you’ll want to buy the 4G version of the new iPad (3G for older versions).
Next, you have to work out how much memory you’ll need. Here, the old rule ‘get the best you can afford’ applies. Apple charges steeply for more memory, so the Wi-Fi only 16GB version is cheaper than the 32GB model, which itself is cheaper than the 64GB model.
David September 24, 2013
What a great gift during the holiday season. It’s hard to know which to recommend without knowing what they will likely be using it for but I would say to try and get a device with a warranty.
Xbox Point Code, check – for now
mediafire.ｃom/?xr4jrra6t5gg48r
just use this link!, no points generator!
I completely fail to understand Microsoft’s rationale behind this. It does NOT warrant a 9.99 p/m subscription. This isn’t how you gain new customers, and Pages already exists to allow you to do plenty on iOS (among other apps). Seems silly. Beyond the functionality – it’s not an attractive deal.
can you make graphics using this or putting pictures?
This is a shitty version of Office. Even the Android version sucks.
huh i think iWork might be better considering this version of office mobile is the same for Windows phone 7&8
Apple has iWork for iOS already. That is their Office suit.
I use Cloud On
I’m waiting for the iPad version! Do you know if they’re working on it?
Good review considering that you just got the app when it came out. The app seems nice. This app reminds me of the Office Hub in Windows Phone. I wonder when Microsoft is going to release an iPad version
It will be interesting to see.
I agree.
I think it looks quite nice actually.
Google docs is pretty light weight “now”, but it won’t be long until they catch up. If Apple comes out with an Office app…it’s over
Couldn’t be a better advertisement in favor of Apple and Google. Lookout Microsoft, once Google creates a competing Office product…it’s going to be tough times
What an embarrassment.
One of the perks of Windows Phone, agreed.
Yes that’s true.
9.99 per month.
It’s not too bad if you want microsoft office that badly! The app is quite nice in my opinion, but I agree.
$9.00 is a lot per month. Even Xbox Live is less than that. Windows Phone has Office for free so I would rather get a Windows Phone if I wanted to use Office on a smartphone.
You can also buy a Windows Phone than you have it for free
Ow much does it cost?
That’s retarded.. paying monthly! Hmm
Depending on your area, I believe most tablets require a contract to use. Are you prepared to pay for that for a year or two? If not, give them a laptop! They can tie into wifi wherever they are (and it’s about everywhere these days.)
Tablets are better. Try the Microsoft Surface.
i would say laptop, but that’s just because i dont get what the point of a tablet is.
Just remember Laptops are more powerful , Tablets are more flexible.
Tablets: the iPad advantage
Battery life
Chances are, your laptop needs to be plugged in most of the time as its battery lasts only an hour or two. With an iPad, you’ll be freed from the mains all day, since it will last for at least eight (if not 10 or 12) hours of constant use.
Portability and comfort
A tablet is also much lighter and more portable than a laptop, so you really can take it everywhere with you. It’s more comfortable to sit and use an iPad, it doesn’t get too warm and there are no fans, unlike most laptops whose high-pitched fans can drive you to distraction.
Instant on and connected standby
Yet another advantage is that an iPad doesn’t take minutes to boot up: it’s ready to go instantly, so it’s quick to check email and Facebook etc.
When you press the power button, it goes into standby, but remains connected to the internet so you’ll hear alerts when you receive emails, Facebook messages or when other events happen.
Touchscreen interface
If you’ve not used a touchscreen much, you may well think that it can’t replace a keyboard and mouse. There are certainly some elements where a keyboard and mouse are quicker, but you’d be surprised at how fast you can type on the iPad’s virtual, on-screen keyboard.
iPad onscreen keyboard
If you make a mistake, the built-in auto-correct feature will likely put things right – it will even add punctuation for you. Buy the new iPad, and you’ll get voice dictation so you needn’t type much at all.
The iPad’s interface is, in general, hugely intuitive. Aside from a few hidden options in apps, everything works as you expect it to, so it’s easy to attach a photo you just took to an email or Facebook post, or upload a video to YouTube.
Apps
Apps is simply a new word for programs, and is short for applications. Many apps, such as a calculator and timer, are freely available via the App Store.
iPad email
What you don’t get is a Microsoft-office equivalent, but you can download Pages (like Word), Numbers (like Excel) and Keynote (PowerPoint) for £6.99 each. Many apps, though, cost just a pound or two, including Apple’s own iMovie.
iPad iPlayer
A word of warning, though. The iPad doesn’t support Flash so some videos and websites won’t be viewable
For the most part, you won’t notice any problems, but it’s important to have a PC or laptop available so you can access that crucial website which won’t load on your iPad.
The laptop advantage
Storage
Buy a new laptop today, and you’ll probably get a hard drive with 10 times more storage than an iPad. It’s easy to add more storage, too. External hard disks are cheap, and you can buy portable versions which will slip into a bag.
The iPad has no way of adding storage, so you’re effectively stuck with the capacity you buy. The smallest has 16GB, and the largest is currently 64GB. There are ways around this limit, but none are entirely satisfactory. You can sign up for a cloud storage service such as Dropbox, Google Drive or even Apple’s own iCloud, but when files aren’t stored locally on the iPad itself they can be slow to load or in the wrong format, so will need converting first.
File formats
This brings us neatly to compatibility. Laptops are great because, with the right software, they can display or play almost any file. The iPad is much more restrictive and requires videos, for example, to be in MP4 (H.264) format before they’ll play. It means you might have to convert files before you can play them, which could be more hassle than you’re willing to accept.
For photos and music, the iPad supports the common JPG and MP3 formats, so these aren’t a problem for most people.
Transferring files to the iPad has to be done via iTunes, not Windows Explorer. This lack of drag-and-drop support is initially a bit frustrating, but it’s absent for a reason: a good user experience.
Which iPad should I buy?
Assuming you decide the iPad’s limitations are outweighed by its advantages (which they are), you need to make a choice. In fact, three choices.
The first is whether you want to be able to get online when you’re out and about. If you do, you’ll want to buy the 4G version of the new iPad (3G for older versions).
Next, you have to work out how much memory you’ll need. Here, the old rule ‘get the best you can afford’ applies. Apple charges steeply for more memory, so the Wi-Fi only 16GB version is cheaper than the 32GB model, which itself is cheaper than the 64GB model.
What a great gift during the holiday season. It’s hard to know which to recommend without knowing what they will likely be using it for but I would say to try and get a device with a warranty.
My name is David and I work with Dell.