Scotty,
I was going to give my mother an iPad 2. Does she need a home computer or can the iPad function independantly?
Thanks,
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You’ll need a computer to initialize the iPad first but after that it doesn’t need a computer to function. However, you may want to consider occasionally connecting to some computer so that it can backup itself as well as transfer purchases made via the iTunes store. But I’d say getting the iPad for the mom is a great way to go.