LearFlyer: The IPAD can be used as a stand-alone platform. You can generate reports, print log pages, etc. however, if you have a lot of history, the IPAD will be slow. It is a trade-off.
After my last Windows platform crashed, I migrated to the MAC-world entirely. I have been assimilated: IMAC, IPad, IPhone. I like the easy button as an end user.
LTP may have a sale going on during Oshkosh. Not sure. What I am sure of is their customer support. Very timely and helpful.
If you need more info, PM me.
Good luck.