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iPad vs Android tablet vs laptop

I have a gent at work who wants to maybe get an iPad. His actual needs are to access Exchange on our server for email, calendar, contacts etc. There might be some minor accessing of his PC at work for reading Word and other documents. He will not consider an iPhone because he's happy with his flip phone. He might do a little surfing, but no video watching, no music, no entertainment. He says he thinks it would be good thing to throw in the car to access his info.

Now, I know next to nothing about tablets. Is this an appropriate use for an iPad? I view them as primarily entertainment devices. And what would AT&T charge for data access (3G) for this? Same as iPhone plans?

Would an Android tablet work, and for much less? Same data rates?

I'm moving him toward a laptop, which he already has, and a 3G dongle. $60/month for corporate plan.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

TIA.
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lparsons21
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Here's a link to an article talking about MS Exchange and iOS (iPad): InformIT: Deploying iPhones and iPads on Your Network > Preparing the Network Services You Want to Support

In other reading I've seen many talking about doing it and some that have done it with good results, but I have no direct experience. There is indication that corporate America is embracing the iPad quite a lot, so that is a positive thing.

As to Android, well others would have to say how well it does or doesn't work with an Exchange server in the mix, but from a dollars and cents standpoint, an Android tablet isn't a big dollar savings (if any) for one with an OS designed for tablets. Android for tablets hasn't shipped yet from my understanding.

Data charges would be the same.

If he is comfortable hauling around the laptop, maybe staying with it is a better choice for him.
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You know from other threads that I have become a huge iPad proponent but I am admittedly still a novice. There is a way to sync "Calendar" in iPad to Outlook but I have not figured that out yet. (I rarely use an electronic calendar outside of work so I don't need that capability yet.) iPad's e-mail ap. can access Exchange for e-mail as well but again I have not taken the time to learn how to do that. I checked the Apple iPad on-line User Guide and did not see that topic. But I did purchase an electronic iPad book from a 3rd party author and it confirms the connectivity with Exchange and other clients. Presumably that book covers the details but I did not dig further. The link in lparson21's post above also confirms the compatibility.

There are currently 2 AT&T 3G iPad data plans, 250MB for $15 per month and 2GB for $25 per month. I chose the latter. (Those rates might be different for corporate accounts, but I don't know if they exist for iPad.) In the several months I've been using the 'Pad I have easily gobbled-up 250MB in a couple of weeks, but I haven't come close to the 2GB ceiling. You can always buy more time mid-month. If your company is amenable to setting him up on your WiFi and VPN (my company is not at present), then he won't even need the 3G connection as long as he's in reach of WiFi.
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navychop
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It's the company where I work. He wants it for use on the road, and at home, where he plans to drop his Fios internet service.
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TheForce
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I'm not convinced that enterprise applications and Apple iOS are a good mix when compared to alternatives. I think it really depends on the control your company places on employee access. Where my wife works Blackberry is the only way they permit. She isn't even allowed to connect her ipad to the network at work. That's why she has the 5Spot with 3G service and it works well.

Isn't there a Blackberry tablet? Or one soon coming out?

I can tell you there is an iPAD application that allows you to do remote PC desktop and work easily from the ipad like you were sitting in front of your PC. I use it and it is trouble free. I even fooled one of my Machead relatives I had loaded Windows XP on my iPAD last summer. It was a good joke!

As for the Android stuff, It works well and I think it's main advantage is the 7" size, especially if you are mobile and need to carry in a coat pocket. ipad size is better for me because I don't need to tote it around all the time.
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Big Dawg 23
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I have had a iTouch for two years. Both 2nd Gen and now a 4th Gen. They are synced with no issues to my companies Exchange server. We have pin Secruity required. All works perfect and actually better than any of Android devices.

Now on Monday I got an iPad which is also now tied to my exchange. When iPads came I had no interest. However after see my boss use his daily I was impressed. At this point I will take an iPad over Android tablet or low end tablet.

I am especially impressed that the iPad is much more than a large iTouch. Battery life far exceeds the other devices.

He is better getting a 3G iPad or just a WiFi.
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Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!

Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!


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The Apple HomeView

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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osu1991
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Frisco King - Paramount Plus


View: https://youtu.be/RHYQYYm5jLM?is=cwxm9t1efsWNl6yy


December 18, 2026 Paramount plus
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osu1991 said:

View: https://youtu.be/RHYQYYm5jLM?is=cwxm9t1efsWNl6yy


December 18, 2026 Paramount plus
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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dishstaller
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Howard Simmons said:
Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city :rolleyes:
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Am I the only one that hates what Dish did to their mobile app?

I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Not alot of dish customers any more
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I'm not a big fan of the new layout, especially on my Apple TV. It used to look like the old Guide layout on the Hopper 3, but they changed parts of that, too.
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I really dislike change for the sake of change
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NCIS

Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo
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Jimbo said:

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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Tony as the director.🙄
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Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.🙄
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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Jimbo
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Howard Simmons said:
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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dishstaller
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Trailer for new Jim Caviezel movie Ghost Soldier

Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.
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Project Hail Mary

If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.

Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!


View: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI



Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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I've seen it twice. Can't recommend the audio book enough, Ray Porter's performance is amazing and there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
www.ign.com

'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video

Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
www.ign.com www.ign.com
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Forgot to comment. I did watch when it first came out on MGM. I enjoyed it a lot. I think reading the book made it easier to watch. Several friends commented it was a little hard to follow.
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"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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Foxbat said:
"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
www.ign.com

'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video

Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
www.ign.com www.ign.com
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That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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klang
Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
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dishstaller
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meStevo said:
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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I agree. That can go for pretty much any book vs movie. Back when I was single I would read any Stephen King or John Grisham book I could get my hands on. When you read a book you make up the scenes and characters in your mind.....the movie version always disappoints.
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NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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Yespage said:
Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
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osu1991
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www.nbcsports.com

Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN

Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
www.nbcsports.com www.nbcsports.com
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osu1991 said:
www.nbcsports.com

Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN

Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
www.nbcsports.com www.nbcsports.com
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Mike0616 said:
Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
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meStevo
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Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


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dishstaller
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· posted in TV Shows

Started watching Undercover Boss again

I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.

I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIhZm0qkz0o
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