3. Music, Books, and Movies on the iPad

In the preceding chapter, we take issue with the conventional notion that the iPad is just a media-consumption device. We think that we prove our point.

Nonetheless, the iPad really is a delightful media-consumption device if you want to use it as one. The trick is getting the media you want on it, when you want it, and in the form that you want it. This chapter shows you those tricks.

Our philosophy is this: If you’re a consumer, you owe it to yourself to be the best consumer that you can be.

Make Music Project

Difficulty level: Easy

Software needed: GarageBand for iPad ($4.99)

iPad model: Any

Additional hardware: None

Whether or not you think that calling the iPad “magical” is an egregious example of ...

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