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Do you have to have a MacBook to have an iPad?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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The iPad can be used in conjunction with any modern Mac or Windows computer: The official requirements are:

Mac system requirements

▪ Mac computer with USB 2.0 port

▪ Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later

iTunes 9.1 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

▪ iTunes Store account

internet access

Windows system requirements

▪ PC with USB 2.0 port

▪ Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

▪ iTunes 9.1 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

▪ iTunes Store account

▪ Internet access

NOTE: The Motorola Xoom has better specs than the iPad, you may want to try that instead as it is more compatible with a PC.

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