My folks have an iPad and use it almost exclusively, and it's served them well. While it is immensely easier for them then a standard cpu, there are still some tasks that some people just will not get (saving photos from an email is oddly perplexing for them).
I've found having a dedicated PC upstairs in an office has been a benefit to me. It wouldn't need to be anything intense, but there are times when I find it incredibly useful (sharing media being the biggie). A basic $300 box will pretty much do the trick.
Going iPad only is certainly easier than it used to be thanks to iCloud, but having a computer there gives me a few more tools to use when it comes to offering them support.
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