Comment Re:Get an iPad (Score 1) 155
My mother did the same and still loves her iPad.
However there are considerations that need to be made, especially the ergonomics issues that have been posted.
And also, a iPad requires either an internet connection, or a computer to connect it to (with an internet connection). I'm not sure if a computer running iTunes is required to do a first time boot with the new iPad/iOS anymore, but you do need one in order to update it. The OP said an internet connection was unnecessary, but it would still need to exist to use an iPad, and possibly a computer as well.
I don't know if iTunes requires a debit/credit card either, that could be an issue with someone who's quite elderly.
OP, is there any way you can borrow an iPad and see if it's feasible to your grandmother?
However there are considerations that need to be made, especially the ergonomics issues that have been posted.
And also, a iPad requires either an internet connection, or a computer to connect it to (with an internet connection). I'm not sure if a computer running iTunes is required to do a first time boot with the new iPad/iOS anymore, but you do need one in order to update it. The OP said an internet connection was unnecessary, but it would still need to exist to use an iPad, and possibly a computer as well.
I don't know if iTunes requires a debit/credit card either, that could be an issue with someone who's quite elderly.
OP, is there any way you can borrow an iPad and see if it's feasible to your grandmother?