<p>1. From the responses it sounds as if we should move forward with purchasing a laptop. It doesn’t sound as if the ipad can replace a laptop.</p>
<p>Yes, he will need use of a “real” computer, desktop or laptop. Engineering or computer science major should go Windows based, graphics design or video editing should go Apple, all others who will use for research and typing of papers, Mac or PC is personal preference.</p>
<p>2. Does anyone know why the NMF’s are receiving ipads instead of laptops? Either way, thank you, thank you Alabama.</p>
<p>Educated guess it’s that’s it sounds more enticing to an 18 year old student who probably already owns a laptop but may not own the latest iPad. But that’s just my own guess.</p>
<p>*3. Can he access and download apps from the Apple app store on his ipad? *</p>
<p>Yes</p>
<p>4. The letter the NMF’s receiving regarding the ipad indicates a choice of carrier Verizon or AT & T, does that mean we will need to purchase a data plan or can he just use Wi-Fi?</p>
<p>He can just use the Wi-Fi but he needs to indicate his choice anyway.</p>