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Entertain Yourself
Laptops took computing off the desk and made it more portable, but
using one for enjoyable pursuits like watching movies always feels a bit
like work, as if you're going to the theater and being seated in a cubicle.
The keyboard is in the way, and with most laptops you find yourself
scrambling to find and plug in the power cord right as something excit-
ing is happening in the movie.
On the iPad, the movie takes over the entire device, without computer
clutter getting in the way. Your music library is a few taps away. YouTube
movies are ready to be streamed. AirPlay lets you watch movies on an
Apple TV instantly. And Home Sharing makes it possible to play media
from any computer on your network, no syncing required. As I discuss
elsewhere in the topic, the iPad can be incredibly productive, but it can
also be a lot of fun.
