Lol, I deserved that.
Reason I was asking is because I have to do a lot of late night bottle feeds for my daughter and I end up staring at the same comic page for ages while my hands are full.
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Lol, I deserved that.
Reason I was asking is because I have to do a lot of late night bottle feeds for my daughter and I end up staring at the same comic page for ages while my hands are full.
You have feet and a nose, get creative/flexible. Or if your daughter has a foot loose while you're holding her do some creative dangling baby foot dragging on the screen.Lol, I deserved that.
Reason I was asking is because I have to do a lot of late night bottle feeds for my daughter and I end up staring at the same comic page for ages while my hands are full.
Lol, I deserved that.
Reason I was asking is because I have to do a lot of late night bottle feeds for my daughter and I end up staring at the same comic page for ages while my hands are full.
You have 2 hands bro. Get multitasking.
Yeah, sorry. It's not a constant listener like Star Trek: TNG. It requires a button press to activate and wait for the command like TOS.Oh.
If it was a constant listener, the battery would wear down so fast. Mac's have the ability to listen constantly because they're usually plugged in, but an iPhone has a small battery that may not even last a full day with normal use.
Maybe in the far future when battery power is perfected they'll have our phones constantly listening for key words.
I wouldn't be surprised if the rumored iTV was a constant listener and waited for you to say "Change channel" or "Switch input". If Apple's going to go that way. Which I hope they are. Though I won't buy an iTV unless it came in huge size for less than $1000. i.e. probably never.
Edit: Also, you might want to purchase something like this:
http://www.pacifeeder.com/baby_bottle_straw.html
My sister has a different brand and it works amazingly.
Yeah, I usually end up holding the bottle to her mouth by supporting the bottom of the bottle with my cheek so I can do a quick page turn, but thats had some messy repercussions so far lol.
Pachterballs
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hey, what happened to playlists for videos (if it even had it).
I added a bunch of stuff sorted via playlist and it comes in as a cluster of videos. Not what want.
and using the playlist in MUSIC doesn't help as the videos don't show up there.
I added a bunch of stuff sorted via playlist and it comes in as a cluster of videos. Not what want.
and using the playlist in MUSIC doesn't help as the videos don't show up there.
Quick noob question; the iPad 2 has about 1000 charge cycles correct? Would it be alright if I have it connected and charged most of the time, even after its at a 100% charge? That way I can get most out of the 1000 charges, since I usually use the iPad when I'm in my bed and the outlet is right next to me
Syracuse022
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I'm far from the most knowledgable about batteries, but with Li-ion batteries, temperature affects battery life, and batteries get hot when you are charging them. That's one of the reasons why they discourage using your laptop like a desktop (i.e. it's better to unplug it from the charger for a while then plug it back in). I'd use it unplugged and plug it back in when you are finished, personally.
I lol'd.
Gamecocks625
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I don't get why Siri would be a big feature on iPad. Isn't it more useful for a phone rather than a tablet?
I dropped my first iPad 2 onto a carpet from about a foot. HUGE DENT that locked the rotate button and jammed the volume button in the "down" position. The metal is incredibly soft and prone to damage. Apple, to be fair, replaced it, even though I explained that I dropped it. But that metal sucks ass.
There is no reason Siri on iPad can't be voice activated via mic. The button on a phone is to prevent accidental activations. Less of a problem on a pad. Kinect manages fine with a verbal "starter" like "Xbox, Netflix" no buttons needed.
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I'm probably going to go iPad 2 -> iPad 4, or whatever comes out in 2013. We just got our iPad 2 in October, and I'm pretty sure it can last us for the rest of the year. I figure in 2013, it will be time to upgrade, and give the iPad 2 to our daughter.
the thing is that its not just a service to find stuff locally while out and about. its also the systems only speech to text functionality for text entry. thats useful on any device.
As LC said, text to speech, but beyond that, they are going to continue to add functionality over time. The first batch of features were definitely phone centric, but the sky's the limit going forward.
Ignoring battery life, I think the main issue is that the current implementation is all network based. If the voice recognition processing could all be done on phone then you could parse stuff by trigger words or whatever (like Star Trek's "computer, blah blah")...of course at this point now you're to the battery issue. The triggers wouldn't help anything since you still have to be listening to everything to hear them in the first place.
When you're using it in bed (if actually using it on the bed and not on a night stand or something) just use it unplugged, and when done put it back and plug it in. As long as you use it off power a decent bit I think you'll be ok. The ideal is something like a cycle per month, and that's an additive thing, like using 5% per day for 20 days would be a cycle (charging in between or not).
If you don't use it that much in general just unplug in the morning and plug in at night. It shouldn't drain much when idle, and by plugging in at night you keep iCloud backups going (if you have that enabled). Another alternative would be to just keep it unplugged until you need to charge it, but depending on your use that could be a few days, which would be a few days without backups if you're paranoid about that stuff.
Crazymoogle
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Well, presumably everybody is already on the "iPad 3 will be double-resolution" bandwagon, but if you wanted proof by association, here you go.
Lenovo shows off IdeaTab K2 Android Tablet with 1920x1200 screen
The link shows off the physical working prototype unit, and while they only have the quote from Lenovo, the Android OS is running half-res on there so presumably the number is accurate.
Gonna be a strange world where my tablet has a better screen resolution than my desktop...
Lenovo shows off IdeaTab K2 Android Tablet with 1920x1200 screen
The link shows off the physical working prototype unit, and while they only have the quote from Lenovo, the Android OS is running half-res on there so presumably the number is accurate.
Gonna be a strange world where my tablet has a better screen resolution than my desktop...
Not really though, if we went by pixel=size my iPhone would be taller than my MacBook Pro screen. We'll get used to it and never be able to go back, personally can't wait to read on an iPad with retina display.
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ClovingWestbrook
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Any of you getting image retention on your iPads? My Safari web bar is retained, very faint, when I go back to the home screen. Easily seen with a black screen or while watching a movie. It goes away after a few minutes but it's annoying.
This is the third product I've purchased in the last 6 months with an IPS screen, and both had the same issue. Both screens were sourced from LG. Is there a way to find out which manufacturer produced my screen?
Have no idea if it's a fab problem or if it's inherent with IPS tech. Any help would be appreciated. To get a better idea of what I'm seeing I've included a pic that I found on the web, shitty one but it gets the point across.
This is the third product I've purchased in the last 6 months with an IPS screen, and both had the same issue. Both screens were sourced from LG. Is there a way to find out which manufacturer produced my screen?
Have no idea if it's a fab problem or if it's inherent with IPS tech. Any help would be appreciated. To get a better idea of what I'm seeing I've included a pic that I found on the web, shitty one but it gets the point across.
Ken Masters
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I'm starting to also think the iPad 3 won't have the screen res bump, but because I waited on skipping the iPad 2 for this long I'm going to get the iPad 3 no matter what
brotkasten
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And what makes you think that?
Any of you getting image retention on your iPads? My Safari web bar is retained, very faint, when I go back to the home screen. Easily seen with a black screen or while watching a movie. It goes away after a few minutes but it's annoying.
This is the third product I've purchased in the last 6 months with an IPS screen, and both had the same issue. Both screens were sourced from LG. Is there a way to find out which manufacturer produced my screen?
Have no idea if it's a fab problem or if it's inherent with IPS tech. Any help would be appreciated. To get a better idea of what I'm seeing I've included a pic that I found on the web, shitty one but it gets the point across.
I had that problem once with my OG iPad. Took a day or two until it went away. Very annoying.
My ipad fell down today and cracked the hell out of a corner of the screen
It's fallen down before with no harm, but not this time.
Took it to a nearby Apple Store and they want over $400 to replace it. They said it's 1/2 the price for the original (I got a 64gb with 3G.) That's a bit expensive. I'm wondering if I should go ahead and pay for it or wait for the ipad3 to come out in a month or so? I figure even if I don't get an ipad3, the prices for the ipad2 is probably going to come down. However, I'm not sure if I can live with the screen all cracked and crumbly in the corner for that long.
Also, if I get a brand new ipad3, the store guy said they wouldn't take my old ipad2 since apple doesn't have a recycling program for ipads. anyone know what I should do with it? Would gamestop take damaged ipads for their buyback program?
It's fallen down before with no harm, but not this time.
Took it to a nearby Apple Store and they want over $400 to replace it. They said it's 1/2 the price for the original (I got a 64gb with 3G.) That's a bit expensive. I'm wondering if I should go ahead and pay for it or wait for the ipad3 to come out in a month or so? I figure even if I don't get an ipad3, the prices for the ipad2 is probably going to come down. However, I'm not sure if I can live with the screen all cracked and crumbly in the corner for that long.
Also, if I get a brand new ipad3, the store guy said they wouldn't take my old ipad2 since apple doesn't have a recycling program for ipads. anyone know what I should do with it? Would gamestop take damaged ipads for their buyback program?
Pristine_Condition
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My ipad fell down today and cracked the hell out of a corner of the screen
It's fallen down before with no harm, but not this time.
Took it to a nearby Apple Store and they want over $400 to replace it. They said it's 1/2 the price for the original (I got a 64gb with 3G.) That's a bit expensive. I'm wondering if I should go ahead and pay for it or wait for the ipad3 to come out in a month or so? I figure even if I don't get an ipad3, the prices for the ipad2 is probably going to come down. However, I'm not sure if I can live with the screen all cracked and crumbly in the corner for that long.
Also, if I get a brand new ipad3, the store guy said they wouldn't take my old ipad2 since apple doesn't have a recycling program for ipads. anyone know what I should do with it? Would gamestop take damaged ipads for their buyback program?
http://www.ifixit.com/iPad-Parts/iPad-Wi-Fi-Front-Panel-Assembly/IF180-000
As a temporary measure I guess you could try a screen protector to somewhat hold it together (uh the sort of plastic sheet type, not one of the wet application ones obviously). Depending on your credit card you might have an accidental coverage thing with it, more likely it's just a regular warranty extension but you might as well check it out.My ipad fell down today and cracked the hell out of a corner of the screen
It's fallen down before with no harm, but not this time.
Took it to a nearby Apple Store and they want over $400 to replace it. They said it's 1/2 the price for the original (I got a 64gb with 3G.) That's a bit expensive. I'm wondering if I should go ahead and pay for it or wait for the ipad3 to come out in a month or so? I figure even if I don't get an ipad3, the prices for the ipad2 is probably going to come down. However, I'm not sure if I can live with the screen all cracked and crumbly in the corner for that long.
Also, if I get a brand new ipad3, the store guy said they wouldn't take my old ipad2 since apple doesn't have a recycling program for ipads. anyone know what I should do with it? Would gamestop take damaged ipads for their buyback program?
Edit- Or yeah, just repair it yourself...if you can handle it.
Completely realistic? Especially now with others showing off 1920x tablets at CES, 2048x1536 doesn't seem insanely far off.
LyleLanley
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It's like Time Warner takes pleasure in disappointing me.
Do you think Apple will sell an iPad3 with a 2048x1536 display for $500? How much are these 1920x tablets going for anyway?
brotkasten
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The Transformer Prime 2.0 with 1920x1200 will be available for $599.
Why wouldn't they? They have the best supply chain in the world for a reason. If they're doing this screen, they sourced the shit out of it.
FreeMufasa
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Hmm, looks like I might not be able to afford an Ipad 3 at launch. I might just have to get Ipad 2 when the price drops.
Jedeye Sniv
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Or (and this is a novel idea!) save your money and buy one when you can afford it? That is kinda the most silly non-problem I've heard in a while: "Gee, I can't afford this very expensive luxury item... guess I'll just have to go for the marginally less expensive but still very pricey lower tier model..."
Crazymoogle
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It's virtually a lock. I'd be surprised if we see anything other than their current gen price strategy, which is $500/600/$700 new-gen iPads and then previous gen stock at a $50-$100 discount or so until they run out of stock.
As per usual they are going to have a hell of time meeting inventory demand so keeping iPad 2 in stock is basically their prime directive until the crowds die down.
I hope they don't use it as an excuse to bump the price.
Apple's usual strategy is keep prices insanely high, bump the tech to create perceived value. Hope they stick with that.
Perhaps as rumoured they keep the standard res version on as a lower priced entry ipad? If it had the ipad 3 internals (A6 please!) but 1024x768, I'd buy that one.
brotkasten
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The iPad 2 will be the cheap entry version, just like 3GS/4 8GB in their phone line.
I don't think you'll have a problem finding a buyer at $350, especially if it's in mint condition.
possibly, but it depends on what Apple would price a new iPad 2 at. If Apple sells old model iPads for 400 (or 350), then resale value on current iPads drops more than usual.
Betta Lines
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Yes. On my first iPad 2 the on screen keyboard would remain forever. It faded somewhat after hours of video, but never completely went away. I exchanged it. My current iPad 2 seems to have less of a problem. The screens were definitely different in terms of colour too, so they probably changed panel manufacturer/model.
if you're confident they'll move the ipad 2 down to a lower price point, and want to buy an ipad 3, best bet is to sell off in advance while most people don't realise and resale values are better. You can live without one for a month or two.
wondering whether to sell my ipad 1, or hand it down to my kids, who have almost adopted it anyway. Trouble is its quite sluggish with ios5 and games often don't load up without a reset.
I wasnt even really thinking about resale value at all in my first post this page, but bob page brought it up. its true that anyone who wants to maximize resale would probably need to sell an ipad 2 before an ipad 3 announcement (and likely iPad 2 price cut)
I was just thinking about what Apple might sell the old ipad at. how low do they want to go?
I was just thinking about what Apple might sell the old ipad at. how low do they want to go?
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