topic IPAD or notebook for grad school? in Electronics https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/IPAD-or-notebook-for-grad-school/m-p/307018#M4597 <P>Hi! I am looking for some serious advice. I recently enrolled in graduate school and am quickly learning that my desktop may not be the most practical thing for my life....I need something portable.</P> <P>Things I need in the device:</P> <P>durability- meaning that this will more than likely be coming with me to the beach/boat....it needs to handle salt air....weird I know but true.</P> <P>Internet</P> <P>wireless capability to connect to my wireless printer</P> <P>microsoft word/excel/ powerpoint</P> <P>Wish list:</P> <P>ability to also use as a touchscreen</P> <P> </P> <P>....realistically....I want an IPAD....is this possible in terms of the things that I will need to use it for? I definitely need word/excel/powerpoint.</P> <P>Any input will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!</P> <P>Bree (oconnormama)</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:23:51 GMT oconnormama 2013-03-08T16:23:51Z IPAD or notebook for grad school? https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/IPAD-or-notebook-for-grad-school/m-p/307018#M4597 <P>Hi! I am looking for some serious advice. I recently enrolled in graduate school and am quickly learning that my desktop may not be the most practical thing for my life....I need something portable.</P> <P>Things I need in the device:</P> <P>durability- meaning that this will more than likely be coming with me to the beach/boat....it needs to handle salt air....weird I know but true.</P> <P>Internet</P> <P>wireless capability to connect to my wireless printer</P> <P>microsoft word/excel/ powerpoint</P> <P>Wish list:</P> <P>ability to also use as a touchscreen</P> <P> </P> <P>....realistically....I want an IPAD....is this possible in terms of the things that I will need to use it for? I definitely need word/excel/powerpoint.</P> <P>Any input will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!</P> <P>Bree (oconnormama)</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:23:51 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/IPAD-or-notebook-for-grad-school/m-p/307018#M4597 oconnormama 2013-03-08T16:23:51Z