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iAnnotate worked well. The only function it's missing is the ability to "text box" drawings. But I love the organizational interface and other sorting options, in addition to the obvious annotation functions. Very classy.
Dropbox is changing my life. So awesome.
Dropbox is changing my life. So awesome.
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Oh, my major problem with iAnnotate was a non-issue. I just figured out you can zoom out on a PDF and draw stuff to the blank space to the right of the document. The "text box" draw option would still be nice, but drawing diagrams to the right of each slide works pretty well.
Is there a general consensus on what the best stylus is? I wanna do some note taking and it seems much more intuitive if you had a stylus to act as a pencil.
Also, just got my octavo case which is really terrific. Holds the iPad really securely, and the sound is a lot louder too. Can't recommend it enough.
Also, just got my octavo case which is really terrific. Holds the iPad really securely, and the sound is a lot louder too. Can't recommend it enough.
Buckethead
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I bought the Targus Stylus for painting.EriCKY said:
It's solid. Only $15.
Suburban_Nooblet
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I got a black wifi 16gb launch day at Walmart. I just ordered my second off the apple site last night since my wife and I decided 2 Ipads were necessary for one household. Shipping estimate was 3-4 weeks.... Should I expect it any sooner than this?
brianmcdoogle
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So I'm a dropbox junkie, as my camera app automatically uploads pictures to dropbox and my voice memo app uploads to dropbox as well. I'm looking for a simple drawing app that automatically saves pictures i've drawn to dropbox.
For example, I'm using ArtStudio right now, but what I want it to do is automatically upload a picture with the touch of a button instead of me having to save a picture to the camera roll, open dropbox app, and then upload to dropbox. Any ideas?
edit: I know of iDraw, but I think that is overkill from what I want. I just want a simple doodle drawing app that has dropbox integration. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idraw/id363317633?mt=8
For example, I'm using ArtStudio right now, but what I want it to do is automatically upload a picture with the touch of a button instead of me having to save a picture to the camera roll, open dropbox app, and then upload to dropbox. Any ideas?
edit: I know of iDraw, but I think that is overkill from what I want. I just want a simple doodle drawing app that has dropbox integration. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idraw/id363317633?mt=8
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
What app is this?brianmcdoogle said:
brianmcdoogle
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I tried a couple but I really like Quickshot. It has several options that I liked. It can geotag just like Camera app, you can choose to save pictures on the camera roll OR just upload them to dropbox. It uploads in the background, and it also uploads full quality pictures.
It uploads fine in the background, the quality is the same as the Camera app, and I really like the option to just upload and not save photos to the camera roll.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickshot-with-dropbox/id405198996?mt=8
It uploads fine in the background, the quality is the same as the Camera app, and I really like the option to just upload and not save photos to the camera roll.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickshot-with-dropbox/id405198996?mt=8
brianmcdoogle
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EriCKY said:
If you just got an iPad and haven't used it much, wait on buying a stylus. I bought one right when I got my original iPad a year ago, and I've used the stylus twice. It was a Pogo, which was highly recommended at the time and a lot like the ones suggested in this thread, but it doesn't work like a pencil, and it's just a pain in the butt to use. I'd recommend just using your finger and getting used to that. Really, the device isn't made for a stylus.
I posted this in the art app thread but you might find it useful. iPad stylus pen review, finding the best handwriting stylus for touch screen devicesEriCKY said:
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
Great, thanksbrianmcdoogle said:
Hello, i just bought the ipad 2 so im new to all the apps....
does GAF have a thread about the best apps to get for the ipad? I know there's one for iphone games that someone made up. If not can someone point me to a good website (besides apps that don't suck) that has a good list of quality apps. Thanks.
does GAF have a thread about the best apps to get for the ipad? I know there's one for iphone games that someone made up. If not can someone point me to a good website (besides apps that don't suck) that has a good list of quality apps. Thanks.
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Your relevant newspaper probably has an app worth downloading.
Zinio is great if you're into certain magazines. It has Edge, which is a fantastic gaming mag, for a reasonable price.
The Kindle app is essential if you're into eBooks.
iAnnotate is an AMAZING app if you ever need to work with PDFs (lecture slides and the like).
Dropbox is something you need to download on every device you own, right now, including your iPad.
ComicZeal for comics.
QuickShot for a nice camera app that automatically uploads to Dropbox.
Friendly is probably the best Facebook app, but the touch version of the Facebook website itself works well too, so you could just link that on your home page. But it has a low-res icon. Icky. Oh and the Twitter app is great.
The iWork suite is theoretically great but I am yet to really use it (granted, I've had the device for less than a week).
AppShopper is a must. Build up your wish list and it will tell you when their prices drop. It is amazing.
Find iPhone is useful, I suppose.
Your local bank probably has an app.
Wikipanion is good for on the fly Wiki.
Shazam is as useful as ever.
Hulu/BBC/iView for your local tv.
Garage Band is great if you're a muso, it's a great novelty even if you're not.
Zinio is great if you're into certain magazines. It has Edge, which is a fantastic gaming mag, for a reasonable price.
The Kindle app is essential if you're into eBooks.
iAnnotate is an AMAZING app if you ever need to work with PDFs (lecture slides and the like).
Dropbox is something you need to download on every device you own, right now, including your iPad.
ComicZeal for comics.
QuickShot for a nice camera app that automatically uploads to Dropbox.
Friendly is probably the best Facebook app, but the touch version of the Facebook website itself works well too, so you could just link that on your home page. But it has a low-res icon. Icky. Oh and the Twitter app is great.
The iWork suite is theoretically great but I am yet to really use it (granted, I've had the device for less than a week).
AppShopper is a must. Build up your wish list and it will tell you when their prices drop. It is amazing.
Find iPhone is useful, I suppose.
Your local bank probably has an app.
Wikipanion is good for on the fly Wiki.
Shazam is as useful as ever.
Hulu/BBC/iView for your local tv.
Garage Band is great if you're a muso, it's a great novelty even if you're not.
DAVIDHUXLEY
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I returned my 64gb wi-fi. The light near the home button was not so much of a concern , but there was a seam of light on the upper right hand corner of the screen . It was like the lcd was separating from the case. I got no offer of exchange was told the problems with my Ipad falls within acceptable levels for lcds. They indicated they had Ipads in the back that were far worse. Oh well. My wife has no problems with hers. I guess it is just a crap shoot.
As a student, I've downloaded Notetaker HD, GoodReader, and UPad for annotating/taking notes in class. I never seem to see UPad mentioned very much, but I am beyond impressed with it. Is it a newer app or something?
It basically gives me the ability to take regular notes with the zoom textbox while also letting me annotate PDFs. Obviously I'd like to see audio recording (synced with the text) and dropbox support, but it's so easy to annotate. Is this the best combo or should I be looking into 1 app for note taking and 1 app for annotating?
It basically gives me the ability to take regular notes with the zoom textbox while also letting me annotate PDFs. Obviously I'd like to see audio recording (synced with the text) and dropbox support, but it's so easy to annotate. Is this the best combo or should I be looking into 1 app for note taking and 1 app for annotating?
It's a new app (Nov last year) that has been working out the kinks with the many updates since then (10 at my last count). It's not easy switching note taking apps as there isn't a standard file format for the data. Some apps save the notes as images, others use pdfs and some even offer both as export options. It's a decent idea using one app for note taking and pdf annotation (put all your documents in there and it's like a course binder) but it's more important to figure out a work flow early and stick with. If you're happy with UPad that's great. By the way, there are other note taking apps which already include audio recordingxcrunner529 said:
Charred Greyface said:It's a new app (Nov last year) that has been working out the kinks with the many updates since then (10 at my last count). It's not easy switching note taking apps as there isn't a standard file format for the data. Some apps save the notes as images, others use pdfs and some even offer both as export options. It's a decent idea using one app for note taking and pdf annotation (put all your documents in there and it's like a course binder) but it's more important to figure out a work flow early and stick with. If you're happy with UPad that's great. By the way, there are other note taking apps which already include audio recording
What are some *good* ones. I read about one and it basically is the kitchen sink of those kinds of apps (starts with an 's'?), but the actual writing wasn't great.
I was reading today about Evernote vs. Simplenote.
What are the thoughts around here?
I've only tried Evernote so far, and though I love the idea, I think the executions falls a bit flat.
I takes a bit too much to load notes, and sometime I'd only want to write something quickly and I just can't with Evernote.
Plus, I read that Simplenote allows to share notes between users.
I'm thinking about that as a big pro. My gf and me for example could make shared shopping lists and argue no more about what has to be bought and what not.
What are the thoughts around here?
I've only tried Evernote so far, and though I love the idea, I think the executions falls a bit flat.
I takes a bit too much to load notes, and sometime I'd only want to write something quickly and I just can't with Evernote.
Plus, I read that Simplenote allows to share notes between users.
I'm thinking about that as a big pro. My gf and me for example could make shared shopping lists and argue no more about what has to be bought and what not.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
I haven't tried Simplenote, but I use Evernote for storing and sorting all the random ideas in my head, plus I have the Chrome extension to access it from anywhere. I find it very useful, and they do keep it updated so it won't surprise me to find collaborative notes in a future release.
I thought the scalpers were gone because of the international launch, I was wrong. I guess it's come back since it's sold out internationally now. Here's AppleInsider's video of the SoHo line this morning (video at end of article):
http://www.appleinsider.com/article...eate_shock_and_awe_sales_forecasts_surge.html
http://www.appleinsider.com/article...eate_shock_and_awe_sales_forecasts_surge.html
Crazymoogle
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numble said:
It was sold out internationally within 6 hours of the international launch. Here in Canada it's basically no different than on, say, Day 2 of the US launch. OOS everywhere, and month long wait times for online ordering. We just don't have the distraction of a CDMA version...
Anyone wanna help me decide on which new domain to use for my iPad wallpaper site? I'm not really satisfied with my current one.
Current one is www.ipadbackdrops.com
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Current one is www.ipadbackdrops.com
Devin Olsen
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What is the best browser for the iPad?
I would be willing to pay for it if it's considerably better than Safari...
I would be willing to pay for it if it's considerably better than Safari...
There is an app for thatFerranMG said:I was reading today about Evernote vs. Simplenote.
What are the thoughts around here?
I've only tried Evernote so far, and though I love the idea, I think the executions falls a bit flat.
I takes a bit too much to load notes, and sometime I'd only want to write something quickly and I just can't with Evernote.
Plus, I read that Simplenote allows to share notes between users.
I'm thinking about that as a big pro. My gf and me for example could make shared shopping lists and argue no more about what has to be bought and what not.
(Droplist)brianmcdoogle
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Icab has Dropbox integration for downloading files, ad blocking, filters, modules, and has a tab bar like desktop browsers. It is great.Devin Olsen said:
-Pyromaniac-
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I asked this on Macrumors but I figure I'll get a better response here, so I'll copy paste:
Guy I have some questions. I got my ipad 2 today and it has a dead pixel or whatever. What do I do to get it replaced? Will I have to wait until stock stabilizes before I can go in and get it exchanged? Should I reserve one (lol) and then go in and exchange for it, that seems wrong for some reason. Should I call in ahead and tell them about it and see what they say to do? Really don't know what's the best choice. It's not terrible but it's one of those things that once you see you can't unsee.
Also I assume I can go to any apple store and not just the one I bought it in right? Any help is good, thanks. Also I read somewhere that they may not replace it if it's only 1 dead pixel, that's not true right?
Just not sure what the policy is or what I can do at this point in time (if anything).
Guy I have some questions. I got my ipad 2 today and it has a dead pixel or whatever. What do I do to get it replaced? Will I have to wait until stock stabilizes before I can go in and get it exchanged? Should I reserve one (lol) and then go in and exchange for it, that seems wrong for some reason. Should I call in ahead and tell them about it and see what they say to do? Really don't know what's the best choice. It's not terrible but it's one of those things that once you see you can't unsee.
Also I assume I can go to any apple store and not just the one I bought it in right? Any help is good, thanks. Also I read somewhere that they may not replace it if it's only 1 dead pixel, that's not true right?
Just not sure what the policy is or what I can do at this point in time (if anything).
StopMakingSense
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-Pyromaniac- said:
Apple stores have specific stock available for exchanges.
-Pyromaniac-
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And I can do it at any apple store right? Guess I'll call in and tell em. Thanks for the help doods. It's such a small thing to complain about though (visually speaking) that I'll feel like a wanker even though it's the right thing to do.
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