Apple

IPad

A touchscreen tablet which allows you to download apps for all sorts of things like watching TV shows, games, video calling and online shopping. You can upload photos. You can use it to control any “smart” devices you have, like lightbulbs and heating using Siri voice assistant. It has accessibility options for visual impairments.

EASE OF USE

Easy

Sometimes touchscreens can be harder if you don't have fine motor control, or have dry fingers. A stylus can help press the icons on screen.

SET-UP TIME

30-60 minutes

You need to create an iCloud account.

PRICE

Upfront: £349

Recurring: None but some apps do incur a cost

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Other uses

Alarms.
App
Bluetooth connectivity.
Browse the internet.
Games.
News.
Notifications.
Play music.
Social media.
Stream music.
Stream tv and movies.
Video calls.
Weather.

Good to know

If you do not like the touchscreen you can purchase a keyboard.
SIM versions are available if you do not have broadband which will incur a monthly cost with the data plan.
Activate the Find My function so that you can find your iPad if you misplace it.

Reviews

I don't know what I would do without the Ipad now I have one. I play the games all the time and use it to attend my groups. The best thing I like is my daughter sent me an app for colour by numbers. I must have completed hundreds of them. I like to keep my brain active.
 - Janette
When the iPad first came out, I could not see a use for it. Now, I cannot see myself without one. I use it for reading; it has an App to allow you to read your Kindle books. I also control the house electronically by use Alexa and Hive (heating and lights) apps. I would suggest buying a screen cover so as to keep the screen clean and make it harder to crack.
 - Martin
The iPad has been absolutely great and it’s meant that I’ve been able to go onto my quilting group meetings with Zoom and keep in touch with my friends that way. I've also been able to set up three-way zoom meetings between me, my son and Social Services staff, so it has been really useful. I’ve just been enjoying using it. It’s so easy just to lift it up – almost like a book. It is also really convenient to use as a camera and then I can email images to family and friends.
 - Agnes