Big Decision - Macbook Pro or iPad?

[MattFr]

Hey,

I've been wanting a portable device for college and stuff for ages. I'm not sure why, but it has to be an Apple device as I'm pretty much in love with them. The base model Macbook Pro has been the contender for a long time, coming in at £850, purchased with discount. However, I've been thinking that a non 3G iPad with discount (~£360 for 16gb, £420 for 32gb) would be a better idea as I would realistically only use the device (MBP or iPad) for college work, such as word processing, internet and MSN. Talking to people I have had mixed opinions, some people tell me to get the iPad, some people tell me I would regret buying it and wish I had saved for the MBP.

I'm asking here because this is a big decision. I'm saving up for this with odds and ends from like Adsense, birthdays, bit of freelancing, etc etc. I'm personally leaning towards the iPad as a saving of £4-500 would be very good, but regretting it and wishing I had saved for the MBP is still on my mind.

Thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

[Flisker]

I would definitely say a MacBook Pro, I cannot imagine the iPad being good at word processing due to the on screen keyboard (not sure if you can get external keyboards).

[Special]

mac - more practical

[Stephen!]

Mac book pro.

You will be mocked if you decide to get the iPad.

[Recursion]

Is this a serious thread? :S

MBP

[N!ck]

Get the MacBook Pro.

[Rixion]

100% Macbook Pro.

[MattFr]

Is this a serious thread? :S

MBP

Yes, it is.

Thanks for the opinions people, looks like I have more saving to do haha.

[Recursion]

Just beware, if you're carrying it around college, you'll want a good bag for it, MacBooks are freakin heavy after a while.

[MattFr]

Just beware, if you're carrying it around college, you'll want a good bag for it, MacBooks are freakin heavy. after a while.

Well the plan was to get a sleeve thing and carry it in my Eastpak rucksack which is good. That was one of the main attractions of the iPad, it doesn't weigh much.