Should I keep or return my iPad I received for Christmas?

[Evan]

I just received an iPad as an a Christmas gift from my parents and grandma. I recently purchased a macbook and an iphone. I do not want to seem unappreciative of this great gift but I feel that because I do not have a direct need for this item it would be irresponsible of me to accept. What should I do?

[Evan]

It's upto yourself, but maybe if your not gunna use it you should take it back to where it was purchasted.

[HeatherP]

I would explain to them in a kind way that you feel you don't need it. I.E., you already have the macbook and iphone that has the same capabilities as that does. That it costs too much and feel that's too much for them to spend on you. That you REALLY wanted.. a new tv (or whatever you can use more) and feel that would be more useful to you. Just tell them kindly so they aren't disappointed or hurt.

[JaKi]

Hi, Evan, nice of you to be so considered of your relatives's money. One solution would be to tell them that iPad is too expensive for what it offers and that you already have access (via iPhone) to those 300,000 apps of Apple store that are pretty much the only iPad's claim to fame. If they still want to give you something and you'd be OK with something twice less expensive, you can get get 7" Android eReader/tablet hybrid device which combines the better parts of both eReader and tablet worlds. Such device is Nook Color from Barnes & Noble which has USB port (unlike current iPad). Nook Color has a new generation screen which is anti-glare coated and is better performing in sunlight and for reducing eye strain than current iPad's. The screen is one of the best and sharpest on the market and it's viewable at wide angles. It is great for PDF's, much better than Kindle. From the cost side, while more expensive than e-Ink Nook or Kindle, you can buy two Nook Color's for the price of one iPad. Nook Color has several apps that already come with the device (Pandora Internet radio, QuickOffice, etc.) Also, Barnes & Noble recently released Nook SDK and Nook Developer platform that will allow most of the existing 100,000 Android apps be ported to it.
Also, you can use the Social Settings screen to link your NOOKcolor to your Facebook account and your Twitter account. You can also import all your contacts from your Google Gmail account. Once you have linked to Facebook and Twitter and set up email contacts, you can lend and borrow books, recommend books, and share favorite quotes with your friends.

[Reecy]

Keep it, you grandma and parents have worked hard to get you that iPad, and they would be shattered if you dont even wont it. Show some respect and keep it, even if you dont like it.