Anyone see if you can get an IPad on a monthly contract in the UK? Don't want to spend £500+ in one go so would rather go for a monthly fee.
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I can sell you the 16GB 3G version for £30 per month on 24 month contract with a proper invoice and all.
Yes that is slightly higher than a retail price, but that's exactly what mobile providers do... so why would you want to do that? -
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Buy it on your credit card then shift the balance across to a new card offering 0% on balance transfers over 12 months. Voila.
Bought a car once doing that, was effectively a 0% interest loan over 12 months (assuming you pay it off). I'm sure theres lots of reasons not to do it, but worked for me.
Edited: Or perhaps in these days of financial ruin, the card providers aren't offering such sweet deals as they used to?Last edited by Durbs; 9 July 2010, 19:13.Comment
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Originally posted by Durbs View PostBuy it on your credit card then shift the balance across to a new card offering 0% on balance transfers over 12 months. Voila.
Bought a car once doing that, was effectively a 0% interest loan over 12 months (assuming you pay it off). I'm sure theres lots of reasons not to do it, but worked for me.
Edited: Or perhaps in these days of financial ruin, the card providers aren't offering such sweet deals as they used to?Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
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Looking at one of these but can't justify it....is there much point if already have an Iphone4? Just seems to be a glorified Iphone without the ability to make calls or am I missing something?
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Originally posted by Darren@UptonAccountants View PostLooking at one of these but can't justify it....is there much point if already have an Iphone4? Just seems to be a glorified Iphone without the ability to make calls or am I missing something?
and anyway, even if it did make calls would you walk around with an ipad up to your ear??'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Darren@UptonAccountants View PostLooking at one of these but can't justify it....is there much point if already have an Iphone4? Just seems to be a glorified Iphone without the ability to make calls or am I missing something?
I've found using an ipad for documentation has been a great way of removing the books that used to litter my desk.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYour looking at it wrong. You don't care what it does, you care because it is cool!!!!
I take Eek's point about the PDF's and other tax manuals, that could work, but same stuff that can use a laptop in the office.....or it could be used as a general office library! Nah...still struggling to justify the cost!Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostIt depends. Do have any documentation that requires instant search functionality say a pdf tax guide?
I've found using an ipad for documentation has been a great way of removing the books that used to litter my desk.
If and when they can do me an expandable system with 4 or 5 sheets of e paper that all connect wirelessly to a base station they can have a couple of grand but until then the books are winning.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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