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[numble]

Time Warner Live TV app coming to iPad tomorrow! 32 live TV channels streamed on iPad.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/time-warner-cables-ipad-app-will-be-the-first-with-live-tv-stre/

 

[neojubei]

Good goodness, Consumer reports. I can find 10 websites that have far better review of the ipad 2 than yours.

just read this on twitter

"We didn't notice any quality improvement in Consumer Reports' iOS device coverage"

 

[soul creator]

Time Warner Live TV app coming to iPad tomorrow! 32 live TV channels streamed on iPad.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/time-warner-cables-ipad-app-will-be-the-first-with-live-tv-stre/

interesting. I have TWC internet and basic cable TV without the HD version of those channels, so this might actually be of some use to me in the future. Especially if I can mirror them to my TV or whatever.

 

[Nazgul_Hunter]

If you're on a mac, then just use the Image Capture app.

They don't show up on Image Capture that's the problem... Image Capture only shows pictures that were TAKEN with the iPad but not those that were previously imported.

 

[numble]

They don't show up on Image Capture that's the problem... Image Capture only shows pictures that were TAKEN with the iPad but not those that were previously imported.

Hmm, try iPhone explorer, it does not require jailbreak:
http://www.macroplant.com/iphoneexplorer/

Or maybe the DropBox or PhotoBucket app? Upload to server and then redownload?

 

[Nazgul_Hunter]

Hmm, try iPhone explorer, it does not require jailbreak:
http://www.macroplant.com/iphoneexplorer/

Or maybe the DropBox or PhotoBucket app? Upload to server and then redownload?

That's what I was looking for! It's so hard to find the free ones of these. Thanks!!

 

[Buckethead]

I love the multitouch gestures, but I don't love when the app takes a little bit to "load" because of them.

Rar.

 

[Jimrpg]

If you own a MacBook Air, then I can't think of a single excuse you'd need for an iPad. Unless you're rich.

what bout using it as a sketch pad?

and no its not a $700 sketch pad - you can draw your designs on the ipad and then import them on to your computer. whereas with a standard laptop, its hard to draw with a mouse.

 

[Blackhead]

what bout using it as a sketch pad?

and no its not a $700 sketch pad - you can draw your designs on the ipad and then import them on to your computer. whereas with a standard laptop, its hard to draw with a mouse.

You don't need to use a mouse with the MBA. There is already the TrackPad and you can get a Wacom peripheral for much cheaper than an iPad with much better results. Kindle for the Mac is now available and folks have been reading comics on their computers long before the iPad was even in development. *shrug* It's like asking a gamer why he owns more than one console. The only real answer is "because he can."

 

[Crazymoogle]

An iPad is a far, far better reading device than a MacBook of any variety. But if you want to develop iOS apps, a MacBook is almost a necessity...

 

[Buckethead]

My rationale is that the iPad meets entertainment/casual uses whereas a Desktop is a more powerful machine that meets professional uses.

Laptops singe your pubes and prevent you from making children, so it's not really practical to use as a entertainment machine.
It's also (typically) significantly less powerful than a desktop so not entirely practical for professional uses.

After reflection, my conclusion is that laptops caught on because of their size. People didn't want a giant ass monitor and big tower, especially when they wanted to move around.
Now both monitors and the units themselves are much smaller (as small as a Mac Mini for example, while larger machines offer customization and bigger specs).

Of course, there are several professions that need laptops and netbooks.
However these professions typically lend themselves to be in word-processing based industries where mobility is important and travel is common.

You've seen a split in the space/computer continuum about entertainment devices and professional devices. Some industries need desktops, some need laptops & netbooks, some need both.

TL;DR: But generally speaking in the consumer market, the iPad has made laptops obsolete.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Wow. Came home today from work. iPad 2 appears completely dead. Finally turns on, but...weird...still a 79% charge. That's really low considering how little I used it today.

 

[bob page]

For those looking for protectors for the back of their iPad 2, DODOcase just release the Bookback for iPad 2, which covers the back with a leathery material:

http://www.dodocase.com/collections/accessories/products/bookback-for-ipad2

$20.

 

[NJ Shlice]

So I bought the Project Magazine app and it's really awesome. At only $.99 an issue it's great. Interactive images, videos, links, quizzes, etc. It really feels like a magazine of the future.

I really hope all magazines catch onto this and compete with similar prices. $.99 an issue is just crazy. Aywhere from $.99 - $2.99 per monthly issue sounds about right

 

[Foob]

So I bought the Project Magazine app and it's really awesome. At only $.99 an issue it's great. Interactive images, videos, links, quizzes, etc. It really feels like a magazine of the future.

I really hope all magazines catch onto this and compete with similar prices. $.99 an issue is just crazy. Aywhere from $.99 - $2.99 per monthly issue sounds about right

What's worse is that while Conde Nast (or however you spell it) acknowledges that magazine sales are not living up to expectations, they have just raised prices across the board. I am not paying 5 bucks a week for The New Yorker.

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

Interactive images, videos, links, quizzes, etc. It really feels like a magazine of the future.

You're describing the Internet.

 

[NYR]

For those looking for protectors for the back of their iPad 2, DODOcase just release the Bookback for iPad 2, which covers the back with a leathery material:

http://www.dodocase.com/collections/accessories/products/bookback-for-ipad2

$20.

Ugh. The trend toward back covers that are not edge to edge is leading me to really think about leaving mine naked.

EDIT:
Rather then shit on the options posted, I'll add and say the iCarbons.com model is looking the best, IMO:

http://www.icarbons.com/products/ipad-2

 

[neojubei]

The Loopj app for the ipad is such an addictive app. I plan to use some mixes as background music for my imovies.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Red smart cover on black iPad is pure win.

 

[NYR]

Red smart cover on black iPad is pure win.

Pics?

 

[Malleymal]

Red smart cover on black iPad is pure win.

I have red on white and it's so sexy

 

[D4Danger]

You're describing the Internet.

this made me laugh

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Pics?

Just don't let NBA-age see this :lol

 

[dream]

It's cool. Konex posted pictures of his iPad with a KB24 wallpaper.

That red cover's dope.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Yeah I gotta get the red cover.

 

[NYR]

Thx for the pics, loving the red, amazing.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Red looks best.

 

[Tobor]

I still like my Navy. The red is cool though.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Holy dog shit is Air Video the best program ever. All my media streamed to the iPad over wifi and 3G. I'm in heaven and only $3!

 

[dallow_bg]

I love the red with black.

Reminds me of those classic sports cars that were jet black with a bold red leather interior.

 

[Teddman]

Is there a way for the iPad to access files through an AirDisk attached to an Airport Extreme's USB port? Seems a good way to get around having to have a computer on all the time to feed it files.

 

[DancingCactus77]

Do I also need a router?

You need a WiFi network, which is not necessarily an internet connection. Your MacBook can create a Wifi network, for instance.

 

[outsida]

Has anyone here run into a problem where YouTube videos won't play in safari but will play fine in the dedicated app? I'm getting nothing but audio when I try to watch videos on the actual website.

 

[Jasoco]

What site?

 

[Macho Madness]

Do I also need a router?

No. Network Sharing will do it all for you.

 

[Eggo]

Pardon me if this has been posted before, but the mirroring feature of the iPad 2 is amazing. The best part is hearing sound come out of your TV speakers for the game. Can't wait for my $4 HDMI cable to get here from monoprice so I can play from my couch. Shit just got real. I wonder what reading a Kindle book would be like on a 40" TV.

 

[jambo]

This is relevant to my interests.

 

[japtor]

Is there a way for the iPad to access files through an AirDisk attached to an Airport Extreme's USB port? Seems a good way to get around having to have a computer on all the time to feed it files.

Only way I can think of is by turning on SMB sharing on it, then using a SMB browser app on the iPad. Might be some problems with this, like some ISPs block the SMB port (cause it's a possible security risk), I forget if you can change the port on the Airport.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Amazing that that looks as good as a regular console game on a TV!

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Was it worse trying to get a hold of an iPhone 4 post-launch or trying to get a hold of an iPad 2 now?

Comparable?

 

[Stat Flow]

Oh my good lord I cannot believe that air video was only 3 bucks. Shit plays basically everything I threw at it and my jaw dropped when I was playing a dual audio video with subtitles and it allowed me to pick my audio streams and apply the separate sub files. Incredible. Also, the virtual keyboard on this thing is awesome, i haven't even had my iPad for more than a day and I'm already using it like a normal keyboard without looking at it as I type up things
Iike this post.

I'm using my iPad a lot more than I thought I would. Once I get everything set up like how I want it I don't know if I'm going to be using my laptop that much. The more I'm thinking about it I might just go ahead and return this in the next 13 days and get the iPad 2 from best buy after all >_>.

 

[CharminUltra]

Turns out my old wallpaper doesn't look quite as good on my white iPad any wallpaper suggestions? I'm looking for something that looks good on white basically. I've been searching around but no luck so far.

 

[Liu Kang Baking A Pie]

in the next 13 sausage

lolol

 

[Stat Flow]

lolol

Well so much for a great virtual keyboard. How the fuck does days and turn into sausage? Well, I guess it could happen ._.

 

[LCfiner]

you gotta proofread your posts on iOS devices.

although the typos are funny

 

[japtor]

Was it worse trying to get a hold of an iPhone 4 post-launch or trying to get a hold of an iPad 2 now?

Comparable?

Probably similar this soon afterwards, but I think there were more to begin with...not to mention less variability. There were just two iPhone models (black 16 and 32GB) vs 18 iPad models (16/32/64, wifi/Verizon/AT&T, black/white).

I'm using my iPad a lot more than I thought I would. Once I get everything set up like how I want it I don't know if I'm going to be using my laptop that much. The more I'm thinking about it I might just go ahead and return this in the next 13 sausage get the iPad 2 from best buy after all >_>.

I didn't know sausages were units of time.

That said, my iPad 2 should be here within three sausages according to FedEx tracking.

 

[NomarTyme]

Time Warner Live TV app coming to iPad tomorrow! 32 live TV channels streamed on iPad.

[IM]http://i.imgur.com/oKaTf.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/14/time-warner-cables-ipad-app-will-be-the-first-with-live-tv-stre/

Freaking sweet! going to borrow my sister's ipad tomorrow.

 

[numble]

Probably similar this soon afterwards, but I think there were more to begin with...not to mention less variability. There were just two iPhone models (black 16 and 32GB) vs 18 iPad models (16/32/64, wifi/Verizon/AT&T, black/white).

Yes, they also had higher yields because the iPad already got the A4 processor production going. There are reports that the A5 has lower yields.

Freaking sweet! going to borrow my sister's ipad tomorrow.

Remember that there are some shitty requirements (which I saw after I posted). For example, your IP address has to be a Time Warner IP address.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Ah well. Once more into the breach tomorrow morning. Gonna give 14th Street a shot this time.

On the bright side, iPad hunting at 730am is making me much more punctual for work.

 

[Aaron]

Amazing that that looks as good as a regular console game on a TV!

Ipad 2 has as much ram as the 360/PS3 now and with both GPU and CPU likely to improve with every revision. I wouldn't be surprised if it exceeds the power of consoles before we see the PS4.