Four Reasons You Don’t Really Need an iPad ~ LockerGnome

You Don’t Have the Money

Let’s face it: Unless you live quite comfortably, the iPad 2 is a luxury for most everyone in the world. A 64 GB iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G can cost $829 — which is more than twice what just my monthly rent was in college. When Chris Pirillo asked his followers on Google+ what might prohibit them from buying an iPad 2, many users responded that price was the primary pain point. Bob Ress said: “I think having no [money] is a pretty good reason [not to buy an iPad 2].” If you have a need for an iPad 2, such as a plan for transitioning to using the iPad 2 in lieu of a laptop and a tablet and a smartphone, the investment may be literally worth it despite the financial burden. However, you may want to reconsider spending the money on a gadget you just don’t have the funds for and sticking with the plethora of devices you already have — even if the quantity is a burden. If you’re living off loans in school, paying off school loans (or other debt), or are living paycheck to paycheck, you may want to save your money to pay for more essential necessities — at least for now.

Want versus Need.