Would a Laptop or an iPad Be Better For Someone On Bed-Rest?

For the most part you can do almost the same things on them, but if your friend is really into reading I would suggest the iPad just so she can have the eBooks.

As much as I despise iPads, I'm gonna have to say that the iPad is gonna be the superior choice. And I'm pretty sure the iPad will be more versatile than a Laptop.

i would find an ipad hard to handle in bed, you constantly have to hold the sides as a laptop can rest on her torso and the screen can be adjusted for watching movies, without straining her hands

iPad for College Pros:
* Small, Slim
*Easy Fast Access

iPad for College Cons:
*No CD/DVD/CD-RW Player/Burner
*Can't Download Programs
*Can't Multitask (Surf Internet, Write Paper, Listen To Music)
*WiFi Detecting is diminished
*Can't Put Files on Flash Drive/Removable Device
*Can Get Scratched/Cracks Easier
*Small Display, Resulting in Much Finger Movement (Zooming In)

Laptop for College Pros:
*CD/DVD Player (Possible Burner)
*Download Programs/Files
*Multitasking Enabled
*Stronger WLAN Adapter Card (Connect to Wireless Internet from Greater Distances)
*Transfer Files from Laptop to External/Removable Media (Flash Drive)
*Large, Comfortable Display

Hope that helps!