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You get 1 year free AppleCare. The device shouldn't have further problems if it lasted 1 year though.
Also, if you can predict the launch scheduling and take care of your device, you can get really good resale value on the thing. Even if you just get $150 less than retail, if you do that for 4 years, you'll get to use 4 top of the line iPads for $600.
Also, if you can predict the launch scheduling and take care of your device, you can get really good resale value on the thing. Even if you just get $150 less than retail, if you do that for 4 years, you'll get to use 4 top of the line iPads for $600.
So after a week of borrowing a friends xoom I realized that I need one of these tablets. I also realized I hated the xoom so much that I started putting it aside using my iPhone instead. Fate determined. iPad 2 purchased last night 
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Gonna sift through this thread, but I was curious if anyone really tries to use this thing for productivity and note taking. Penultimate seems to be the defacto pen style note taking app. But it'd be nice to have a note taking app that I can draw OR type on if necessary (within one note) since typing isn't actually that bad and I might do it occasionally. Not sure if Pages does this, but I'm not sure I'd need a full word processor or anything
Also, are there any apps that allow easy transfer of files from my iPhone to iPad? Clearly I can synch through iTunes, or use dropbox or google docs. But was wondering if any dev has made it so I can directly send a file between the two devices if we are on the same wifi network
And I'm sure it's been discussed before, but splash top is freakin awesome. It was on sale last night for $1.99 (might still be) Super fast remote desktop app that streams sound, streams fast enough to watch Internet video, automatically can change the resolution of the screen to fit iPad (and returns it back after logging out the app), with a no hassle pc install. This alone gives me full pc access in places convenient to use a table and has already validated my purchase. It reminded me of when I first got air video for iPhone. So good.
.Gonna sift through this thread, but I was curious if anyone really tries to use this thing for productivity and note taking. Penultimate seems to be the defacto pen style note taking app. But it'd be nice to have a note taking app that I can draw OR type on if necessary (within one note) since typing isn't actually that bad and I might do it occasionally. Not sure if Pages does this, but I'm not sure I'd need a full word processor or anything
Also, are there any apps that allow easy transfer of files from my iPhone to iPad? Clearly I can synch through iTunes, or use dropbox or google docs. But was wondering if any dev has made it so I can directly send a file between the two devices if we are on the same wifi network
And I'm sure it's been discussed before, but splash top is freakin awesome. It was on sale last night for $1.99 (might still be) Super fast remote desktop app that streams sound, streams fast enough to watch Internet video, automatically can change the resolution of the screen to fit iPad (and returns it back after logging out the app), with a no hassle pc install. This alone gives me full pc access in places convenient to use a table and has already validated my purchase. It reminded me of when I first got air video for iPhone. So good.
BertramCooper
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Debating between an iPad 2 and an Eee Pad Transformer.
Sell me on it, Apple GAF.
Sell me on it, Apple GAF.
BertramCooper
Banned
:lolLCfiner said:
That is Apple's thing, after all.
Keyser Soze
Member
I vote for the Eee Pad Transformer... screw this Apple shit.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Not trying to sell you on anything, but I can help you with clearing out your priorities:BertramCooper said:
1. Do you intend to use it mainly for productivity or consumption? If the latter - the iPad is a superb consumption device, but you need a real kbd to be productive in most spheres of productivity.
2. Can you do without flash? More specifically, can you do without flash on a device that most likely would spend a good deal of its computational resources to deliver to you those flash banners? The iPad is a superb Web-sans-flash device. Otherwise - you need a non-apple device.
3. This ties in more with the first question, but I'll still place it separately: are you a DD junkie? If so, then the AppStore is unsurpassed in delivering your kicks. On the other hand, if you're less of a DD junkie but more of a DD user, with a taste for adventure too, the various Android stores and/or alternative distribution methods could be a better match to you.
Last but not least:
4. Is there a system-seller app for you on either devices? If the answer is 'yes' on one and 'no' the other, then just get that device that has the one stuff you need, as you will most likely end up using that app most of the time you spend with the device.
Writepad hasn't been recommended in a long while, probably because of the relatively high price, but it's been getting some good updates recently and is worth a look:Future said:
http://www.phatware.com/writepad
You're into farming, right? There are iPad-native farmer and agriculture apps. Even apps to keep track of livestock inspections and pesticide sprays. Don't think they exist on Android. They don't even have a native Farmville app yet.BertramCooper said:
Here's one:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dtn-the-progressive-farmer/id404268539?mt=8
BertramCooper
Banned
Mainly consumption, though I might get the IT guys at my job to allow me to check my work e-mail and calendar on it. But primarily, it's going to be used more like a netbook than a notebook.blu said:
I'd prefer something Flash-compatible, which is a big reason why I'm leaning toward an Android tablet.
Not a huge DD junkie. I tend to find a few I like and use them a lot, rather than amass some huge collection of stuff that I rarely use.
HBO Go is a big reason. I'd love to be able to take a nice little tablet on the road and stream HBO shows and movies. It's available on Android tablets and iPad.
Sadly, I have Time Warner Cable, which means I can't get HBO Go yet. I'm hoping TWC will stop being stupid fucks and work out an agreement with HBO soon.
Thanks for your help.
I actually have a lot of friends who love that DTN app. It's definitely very cool. I don't work on the farm anymore (other than when I go home to visit the family), so not having something like that wouldn't be a deal breaker or anything.numble said:
BertramCooper said:
TWC has an app for the iPad that let's you watch about 30 channels or so straight on your iPad; it's pretty neat.
I think the larger point is that the iOS usually is likely to have apps that can be "personal" killer apps, and the Android Market still seems to only have either techy apps or just the big name ones. While you can usually find killer apps for gamers, language learners, travelers, musicians, farmers, people who like to cook, etc.BertramCooper said:
Exactly, and if you take warranty cost into account (if you were going to get ApplCare) you basically upgrade for under $100 each time.numble said:
Penutimate kind of stinks for anything beyond quick notes or sketching. For drawing and typing there's a bunch of apps. UPAD, Notes Plus, Note Taker HD, and I think Sound Note, and probably many more by now.Future said:
As for transferring files, I'm not sure. I know Bump works for pictures but it doesn't do much beyond that (contacts and a few other standard stuff). One somewhat ghetto way is through GoodReader. I just tried it now, you start the web server on one device, then from GoodReader on the other you do "Browse the Web" and enter the first device's address and can grab files through there. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a better app for it, but if there is I don't have it...guess I'll shoot an email to the GoodReader devs suggesting some better inter-device functionality.
Oh yeah, this talk of a notes app reminded me.
I was looking for an outliner/ note app recently and saw ThinkBook. I bought it for 2 bucks and I think it's great
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/thinkbook-write-plan-outline/id421926271?mt=8
it's from the same dude who wrote comic zeal.
it's very easy to enter notes and choose from plain or checkmark notes. adding indents is simple with a gesture on the line you're writing on.
but what really makes it work well for outlining is the "slider" UI element that sits on the right fo the page. you can push notes into this slider where they are stored and then you can pull them out in a different section of your notes. think of it as super fast cut and paste to reorganize note structure. very handy for this type of app and i have not seen it elsewhere.
there are also some advanced features like search folders if you have a bunch of data that you update frequently across multiple notebooks and need to be able to view quickly
anyway, it's only a couple bucks and is, imo, well worth it. great attention to detail.
I was looking for an outliner/ note app recently and saw ThinkBook. I bought it for 2 bucks and I think it's great
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/thinkbook-write-plan-outline/id421926271?mt=8
it's from the same dude who wrote comic zeal.
it's very easy to enter notes and choose from plain or checkmark notes. adding indents is simple with a gesture on the line you're writing on.
but what really makes it work well for outlining is the "slider" UI element that sits on the right fo the page. you can push notes into this slider where they are stored and then you can pull them out in a different section of your notes. think of it as super fast cut and paste to reorganize note structure. very handy for this type of app and i have not seen it elsewhere.
there are also some advanced features like search folders if you have a bunch of data that you update frequently across multiple notebooks and need to be able to view quickly
anyway, it's only a couple bucks and is, imo, well worth it. great attention to detail.
Solideliquid
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Has anyone noticed that when viewing the iPad in landscape (sideways?) in the iPod app, you can't seem to scroll to the bottom playlist (if you have more then 8 or so)?
Patriotsbball5460
Member
My parents are offering to buy me an iPad 2 as a graduation gift and to be used in college. Does anyone in here have experience of using an iPad as a tool for your college experience? I own a Macbook, and iPhone, so it would complete my Apple trifecta..I'm sure there has got to be some educational apps that you can link your Macbook and iPad together..? Something along the lines of an Evernote almost..
giga said:Anyone interested in a barely used original iPad case for $20 shipped (US only)? Upgrading to the two and don't need it anymore.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC361ZM/B
FUUUU I just ordered one on amazon last night, let me see if I can cancel it in the morning, and if so I'm a taker.
I'm not in college anymore, but I am taking online grad classes currently. I don't use Evernote, but I know there's an Evernote app at least. I do most of my transferring either through email, Dropbox, or GoodReader (which can connect to nearly anything). There's various apps that can sync through Dropbox themselves as well.Patriotsbball5460 said:
As far as straight up geared for edu apps, they exist but I haven't looked into it...I really should since I'm really sucking with assignments/deadlines/scheduling lately. Assuming you have iTunes, just search for "homework" and a few useful looking ones come up, and a lot of them seem to be universal binaries (so you can use them on your iPhone too).
The main things I like it for are reading and/or carrying class content around (at least if your teacher distributes lecture PDFs and stuff around), and basically as a paper replacement. I've used it for homework, scratch paper, notes, etc., anything where I'd normally use paper. I can't go full speed on it (either cause the fat styluses or apps themselves) but the benefit of digital paper outweighs that for me.
I find it to be a nice complement to a computer. Sometimes I just use it as a second screen to display some reference material (...or play a video), other times I take notes on the iPad while looking at stuff on my computer. The other thing is that the battery life is awesome, so you may be able to get certain stuff done on the iPad and save using the MacBook for the rest.
krypt0nian
Banned
LCfiner said:
That looks great and I'm going to pick it up, but I'm still looking for a great brainstorming app that does most of which the original Courier demo did.
I made my own stylus with an old pen, a bit of the translucent film of the package of an HDD and some tape. I don't have the original video on Youtube around right now, but if you can't find it I will look for it tonight.Zzoram said:
You can also use a bag of chips or some other stuff. It's pretty awesome and works just so much better than any of those expensive stylus, it's not even funny...
I use that stylus with Sketchbook Pro and it works flawlessly. I could definitely take notes with this quickly, though there are most likely better apps for that purpose, as Sketchbook Pro is for drawing.Zzoram said:
One thing you will want is to get your hands (no pun intended) on some gloves, so you don't accidentally touch the screen with it and make a mess
I don't know about apps to write and save as PDF so someone else will need to help you on that.
I think I know which guy's videos you're talking about, you can find them by searching youtube for "diy superfine stylus".Mik2121 said:
I use some Boxwave variant I got for $20 or so at Best Buy, a whole bunch of companies rebrand the same one. The tip is kinda fat so making your own is probably better.
I don't think I could (my natural writing is way too small and fast), but I've heard others say they do, so it just depends. I use Note Taker HD, but there's a bunch of others (I mentioned them in an earlier post on this or last page). The UI is really clunky in many ways but I'm used to it. I may switch to UPAD one day if they change (or give an option) for some little thing that bugs me, cause everything else is like a fancier version of Note Taker.Zzoram said:
I know Note Taker and UPAD let you import and draw on PDFs, not sure about other note apps. GoodReader can do it as well, but I've never tried it in there so I can't say how good/bad it is at it.
Just wanted to chime in again and say that this messenger bag from Amazon is simply fantastic for those who aren't looking for a lot of bulk. It's slim, but can hold a lot. In this bag I can carry my:
iPad
Microfiber Cloth
Few Pieces of Paper if need-be
Stylus
Pen
Cords/Cables
Kindle 3
Pack of Gum
HTC Evo (with extended batter, so it's fat)
Belkin FlipBlade Stand for the iPad
And it's still all in a small profile, the design is very smart, and the materials used are great. Even better is that even though I'm a little tall (6'2"), it can still reach my waist so that it doesn't look like a man-purse. And the strap is removable so it can be carried in hand. Best of all, it's only $20. Great deal for anyone looking for a messenger bag.
iPad
Microfiber Cloth
Few Pieces of Paper if need-be
Stylus
Pen
Cords/Cables
Kindle 3
Pack of Gum
HTC Evo (with extended batter, so it's fat)
Belkin FlipBlade Stand for the iPad
And it's still all in a small profile, the design is very smart, and the materials used are great. Even better is that even though I'm a little tall (6'2"), it can still reach my waist so that it doesn't look like a man-purse. And the strap is removable so it can be carried in hand. Best of all, it's only $20. Great deal for anyone looking for a messenger bag.
foodtaster
Banned
Hey I no longer need my
iPad 1 Otterbox Commuter case.
If anyone wants it, it's yours for $10 + shipping.
I also have an iPad 1 Otterbox Defender Case brand new in the box for $20 + shipping.
iPad 1 Otterbox Commuter case.
If anyone wants it, it's yours for $10 + shipping.
I also have an iPad 1 Otterbox Defender Case brand new in the box for $20 + shipping.
so just putting this out there..
I've been recommending tablets (preferably ipads) since about fall of last year. When apple first announced the ipad last year, I totally saw it as a missed opportunity. Why would you release a big screen iphone instead of a handy tablet with a full blown OSX install on there. My father-in-law ended up buying one, he likes gadgets, but yet does not and has never owned a computer. So I figured "eh, it might actually work for him" and for all of last year it worked perfectly as his first computer. Noting this, starting around last fall anytime you have a grandparent, elderly neighbor, lightweight computer user, etc question about buying a new computer in the $500 or so price range, I point them to tablets. Not only do I make this recommendation, but I believe in it. With iWorks and Google Apps, really any high end tablet will be able to do anything a lighweight computer user is going to need.
however this isn't what I wanted to post. I'm just giving background. What I'm coming across now is that my 11 year old daughter is starting to need to use the computer considerably more for school. Mostly google and resulting web searches/pages. Now tablets are good enough for me to recommend to others, but I've been having a hard time pulling the trigger on one for my daughter, instead continually wandering my eye to an imac.. Now I know where an imac sits in things.. probably overkill for what she needs, fixed location, and she doesn't have a whole ton of time at home meaning it won't really get used outside of school work and maybe an hour or something of surfing A WEEK. But, and here's where I'm having the trouble making the decision... is an ipad really going to be enough for everything she would need for school? Obviously I have no problem coupling that ipad purchase with an AirPrint-compatible printer. and dropping $10 each on the iworks apps she'll need.
so really this is going out to asking if anyone has been so bold (or stupid) enough to give their school children an ipad instead of a computer for school work. has it been successful? Where have you seen deficiencies come up?
oh, and she can use her iphone well enough... but IMHO (and having had one for almost 3 years now), browsing the web on an iphone in general is more about have to than want to. She uses her iphone just fine, but having to expand every page and scroll around etc when she's already under a considerable time constraint to get homework done.. she definitely needs more than that.
I've been recommending tablets (preferably ipads) since about fall of last year. When apple first announced the ipad last year, I totally saw it as a missed opportunity. Why would you release a big screen iphone instead of a handy tablet with a full blown OSX install on there. My father-in-law ended up buying one, he likes gadgets, but yet does not and has never owned a computer. So I figured "eh, it might actually work for him" and for all of last year it worked perfectly as his first computer. Noting this, starting around last fall anytime you have a grandparent, elderly neighbor, lightweight computer user, etc question about buying a new computer in the $500 or so price range, I point them to tablets. Not only do I make this recommendation, but I believe in it. With iWorks and Google Apps, really any high end tablet will be able to do anything a lighweight computer user is going to need.
however this isn't what I wanted to post. I'm just giving background. What I'm coming across now is that my 11 year old daughter is starting to need to use the computer considerably more for school. Mostly google and resulting web searches/pages. Now tablets are good enough for me to recommend to others, but I've been having a hard time pulling the trigger on one for my daughter, instead continually wandering my eye to an imac.. Now I know where an imac sits in things.. probably overkill for what she needs, fixed location, and she doesn't have a whole ton of time at home meaning it won't really get used outside of school work and maybe an hour or something of surfing A WEEK. But, and here's where I'm having the trouble making the decision... is an ipad really going to be enough for everything she would need for school? Obviously I have no problem coupling that ipad purchase with an AirPrint-compatible printer. and dropping $10 each on the iworks apps she'll need.
so really this is going out to asking if anyone has been so bold (or stupid) enough to give their school children an ipad instead of a computer for school work. has it been successful? Where have you seen deficiencies come up?
oh, and she can use her iphone well enough... but IMHO (and having had one for almost 3 years now), browsing the web on an iphone in general is more about have to than want to. She uses her iphone just fine, but having to expand every page and scroll around etc when she's already under a considerable time constraint to get homework done.. she definitely needs more than that.
I just bought my iPad 2, and the external speaker is not working at all. Sound is coming out of the headphones when plugged in tho. I made an appointment with an Apple Genius today. If they have to replace it, I hope I don't have to wait too long to get another one.
richiek said:
You won't. In my experience even though they claim they are out of stock, they have a secondary stock of devices for Genius Bar replacement purposes. You'll probably receive a new or refurbed one, they'll copy over all your software etc, and you'll be on your way. You won't get a new box or any of the components that come with it though.
ShabbadooJr
Member
richiek said:
If you have a can of compressed air, use it in the headphone jack. That works sometimes to get the speaker working again.
I have younger relatives (10 and 13) who love my iPad a lot. They use it for playing games, watching YouTube, browsing the web and Facebook. But for schoolwork they still mainly use the windows desktop which is a few years old (occasionally I let them use my MBA). Like you said, time is a constraint and the PC is still a lot faster for productive work. They can also do more stuff at once; the older one can easily chat with her project partners (that's what she claims anyway :/ ) while searching on the web and writing their paper. The PC has more powerful apps. For example, when the older child had to edit a video for a school assignment it couldnt be done on the iPad.borghe said:
I've heard of schools where the iPad has been integrated into the course materials and is a great tool. But if your child doesn't go to one of those schools then a regular computer is still your best bet. You should consider getting her a Mac mini and iPad combo though, instead of an iMac, so she can keep work and play seperate.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Anyone try Opera on iPad yet? Out today.
http://gizmodo.com/5804976/opera-mini-6-is-available-on-the-ipad
http://gizmodo.com/5804976/opera-mini-6-is-available-on-the-ipad
borghe said:
I would go with a laptop or desktop. PC/ mac, whatever.
because at some point she's going to have some assignment that either requires going to a flash page or having 2 or 3 reference documents open at once and then the iPad would frustrate more than facilitate.
The iMac is kinda overkill, imo.
if it's a home family computer, it's great but if its dedicated to one kid for schoolwork it's not really necessary. Laptop might be more flexible and could be moved around the house (I know I used to do more homework in the dining room than in my bedroom, for example. my younger sister does this as well)
Patriotsbball5460
Member
Deciding on 3G or Wifi. The main reason I am getting one is for college in the fall which has Wifi everywhere on campus, but for now there is no Wifi at my house or anywhere i would go which means I am not sure which to get. I have considered tethering my iPad to my iPhone using the new mobile hotspot, anyone tried this? How are your results?
If you have internet in your house, it's really cheap to get a $20 wifi router. I would really only recommend 3G to frequent travelers or people that live or often go to places with cheap data plans. If you ever need it, you can just tether like you're thinking about. The extra $130 cost for 3G will pay for like 6 months of tethering.Patriotsbball5460 said:
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Patriotsbball5460 said:
I have a 3G iPad and tether to my Android phone sometimes. Works fine and you should go that route if you can. I got the 3G because I drove cross country this year and there were many spots where my phone didn't have service but the iPad did. Even traveling on the road for a full week and using the 3G non stop (even in hotels skipping the wifi cost) and I still didn't use up my 1 gig cap.
If you do go with a 3G, get Verizon and not ATT as Verizon has better coverage.
Angelus Errare
Banned
So with this Apple announcement, can I hope to see complete wireless usage? As in no more needing a USB to do anything with my iPad? (I still have my Xoom) I'm finding it annoying and sad that I can't just say log on to the Appstore via a PC, and push app installs to my iPad over the air. Ugh it's such a convienent and awesome feature on Android, Apple needs to copy it. It fits Apple's motto of "It Just Works." My mom loves installing apps to her phone just by clicking install while her phone is else where, and I got her Double Twist airsync so she basically never plugs in her phone.
Get.On.This.Apple
....please? =(, oh and updated iPad UI.
Get.On.This.Apple
....please? =(, oh and updated iPad UI.
Zzoram said:
WWDC in a few weeks.
less dependance on that USB cable is definitely a hope for a lot of people on here but there's remarkably few leaks about iOS 5 and what we should expect.
text to speech stuff and the icloud for music is the only stuff that seems like a safe bet.
no one knows if the icloud stuff will extend to apps and data syncing.
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