Question What’s an old iPad useful for? iPad 2, iOS6

[MrCurry]

So I have an old iPad 2 which I never updated beyond iOS6, because I didn’t want to slow it down. That worked - it’s still nice and responsive, but sadly the number of apps which will work on iOS6 is dwindling and an increasing number of websites don’t like such an old version of Safari.

From what I understand, updating the iOS might fix some app compatibility problems (but not all, because it won’t update to current version) and would come at the cost of turning it into a very slow device. So I’m wondering what it might be useful for? Battery still seems ok, surprisingly. Selling it on eBay won’t yield much, so I’m just wondering if there’s a use to which I can devote it to?

I’m thinking, maybe digital photo frame (plugged into power full time), or (with suitable app and add on hardware) in car entertainment system user interface screen, or maybe CCTV monitor, if I can link it to some IP cameras....

But just wondering if anyone out there knows what people use old iPads for, when they’re a bit past it?

 

[ruffneck23]

6 new uses for your old iPad

 

[MrCurry]

6 new uses for your old iPad

Thanks, interesting article and I’m following up on the TV remote control suggestion, to see if any systems support an iPad 2 (harmony hub seems to require iPad3 minimum).

Still interested in hearing other people’s suggestions too.

 

[mwgdrwg]

Digital picture frame, radio, mp3 jukebox, pornhub access point

 

[Saul Goodman]

Do you have a wobbly table?

 

[cybershot]

Bed side clock.

 

[MrCurry]

Bed side clock.

You, sir, are a genius...! This may be the bright idea I was seeking, as my conventional clock radio next to the bed has tiny digits and I can never see the time when I wake in the night, as I’m not wearing my reading glasses.

I’ve just found an app called “The Clocks” which works on iOS6, so testing it now. Thanks for the idea

Do you have a wobbly table?

You’re also a genius, but more of the evil kind

 

[cybershot]

You, sir, are a genius...! This may be the bright idea I was seeking, as my conventional clock radio next to the bed has tiny digits and I can never see the time when I wake in the night, as I’m not wearing my reading glasses.

I’ve just found an app called “The Clocks” which works on iOS6, so testing it now. Thanks for the idea

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You’re also a genius, but more of the evil kind

nice. It’s what I use a very old iPhone 4S for. As well as flipping it over so the torch is a bedside light.