Still searching for that perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mom or wife? Why not get her an iPad?
Buy Mom a computer? You’re kidding me, right? The iPad’s versatility lends itself to some computer-like comparisons. And a natural response to this would be: "Who would want a computer for a Mother’s Day gift? That’s tacky." This would be similar to Al Bundy buying Peggy a bowling ball, only because he wanted it for himself.
Except that it isn’t just a computer. As a consumption device, the iPad can also be seen as an appliance. No matter where you put it, it doesn’t seem too out of place, and blends in with its surroundings well. This versatility, coupled with its ease-of-use, could make it an ideal gift for mom.
Now getting an iPad alone would be tacky. There’s little thought behind it. Why not go the extra mile and customize an iPad for her? This will take some legwork, however. But who cares. This is for Mom, right?
Buying the iPad
First things first: buying the iPad. Sure, you can get one from your local Apple store, but why not try to save yourself a couple of bucks and get a used one? After all, you’ll need to open the box to customize it anyway, so she won’t know — and shouldn’t care — if you bought it used or new.
In the past week, I’ve seen a noticeable flow of WiFi-only iPads up for sale on Craigslist, as many are being displaced by 3G iPads. Because the WiFi-only iPad has only been in the market for roughly a month, and because its use is more wear and tear prohibitive than say, an iPhone, you’ll likely find many an iPad in very good condition. And if it comes with original packaging, great. If not, don’t sweat it. It’s what’s inside that counts most.
Photos
Let’s start with photos. Just picture the look on Mom’s face as she peruses through pictures of all her loved ones — you, your siblings, her grandkids, and other family. Photos on the iPad are organized by albums, events, faces and places. While you can certainly choose to sync all of your photos from iPhoto, that may not make the most sense for everyone. For instance, you may be limited on space, and there may also be many photos that you may not want Mom to see — for example, of you chugging on a beer bong during your rowdy college days.
To make mom’s iPad look "full" of photos, plan on syncing at least 12 albums and 12 events. In portrait mode, this fills the iPad’s screen with three thumbnail stacks per row, going down four rows.
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