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The new iPad |OT|
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The_Inquisitor
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Holy hell that smartfeather shell looks pretty nice. What was that case that Norm was using?
I'm giving this a shot:
http://www.amazon.com/iTALKonline-ProGel-TRANSPARENT-Glossy-Generation/dp/B007HOC6NG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332188607&sr=8-1
Case hunting sucks so much. Getting an iPhone case was awful.
http://www.amazon.com/iTALKonline-ProGel-TRANSPARENT-Glossy-Generation/dp/B007HOC6NG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332188607&sr=8-1
Case hunting sucks so much. Getting an iPhone case was awful.
Got mine today, but I already bought one on Friday from WalMart. I'm trying to convince my wife to keep the 2nd one for her, since she'll constantly want to read books on mine, but if she doesn't keep it, it's getting shipped back.
metareferential
Member
Just bought one of these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190654169052
It's cheap, so even if it turns out to be disappointing, it's not a problem.
Other case suggested here are either out of stock or cannot be shipped to my country (Switzerland). So yeah, we'll see.
Clear case+white ipad+light grey smart cover.
It's cheap, so even if it turns out to be disappointing, it's not a problem.
Other case suggested here are either out of stock or cannot be shipped to my country (Switzerland). So yeah, we'll see.
Clear case+white ipad+light grey smart cover.
The_Inquisitor
Member
I think I remember. Rickshaw was the brand. Anyone have one?
DJ_Lae
Member
I thought about doing that but I foolishly ordered an engraved one.
I actually changed my mind on that about two hours after placing my order, but it's insane how quickly those first day orders were processed and I couldn't cancel.
Betta Lines
Member
Yeah I really liked the design of the Smartfeather too, until I realised it had hooks for the Smart Cover. The Nuu BaseCase was the closest design I could find to the SmartFeather that just had a space for the hinge instead of hooks. The Speck is similar too, but with an extra magnet on the back to hold the Smart Cover in an open position. It looks a fair bit thicker though, so I'm not sure it would be as light as the SmartFeather or BaseCase.
New iPad is a dud: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/03/19New-iPad-Tops-Three-Million.html
Yes, it's like a flexible faux plastic/leather feel. The smart feather isn't TPU, it's hard plastic.
Betta Lines
Member
Yeah the TPU stuff is almost like gel, so they hook over the bezel quite a bit more. The better quality shells tend to be hard plastics, which clip nicely onto the very edge of the aluminium.
The hard shells definitely look smarter, and will offer better impact protection on the back. The benefit of the TPU is that it's more stretchy, so the iPad 2 ones all fit the iPad 3.
Auron_Kale
Member
To supplement my smartcover, I also managed to get this (before it ended up backordered):
It's Switcheasy's new version of the Canvas case - minus the hook from the ipad2 version. Switcheasy also sells sleeves too.
There was also that link for the belkin back cover posted here...have to find it again. I want the navy cover to match my smart cover.
I find myself going with this company a lot because they offer a lot while keeping their prices reasonable, especially when shipping.
It's Switcheasy's new version of the Canvas case - minus the hook from the ipad2 version. Switcheasy also sells sleeves too.
There was also that link for the belkin back cover posted here...have to find it again. I want the navy cover to match my smart cover.
I find myself going with this company a lot because they offer a lot while keeping their prices reasonable, especially when shipping.
Yep the iPad fad is beginning to wane, it seems!
Three million? That's it? I'm surprised the ipad2 conversion ratio isn't higher. Shoulda been 12 million, at least, for this thing to stand a chance at become a household piece of tech for tomorrow's today.
Awesome Animals
Member
Only three million!
Spiderjericho
Member
Weren't the sales strong when it released but started to stagnate as the year rolled along? And I wonder what is Apples goal's or measuring stick to determine mass market penetration?
But 3 million...jeez. I wonder how many Android tablets have been sold in 2012 Q1?
CloakedPuppet
Member
Holy crap!
Well, I guess with the weekend that makes sense. Still makes me happy that I didn't pre-order from Apple was able to drop into a local Apple retailer here in Calgary on Friday morning opening. Was in and out in less than 10 minutes.
Agreed. I wouldn't be surprised to see netbooks make a comeback, now that consumers are done with this fad.
One of the big reasons I wanted an iPad was to create electronic music on it. Now that I finally got it I downloaded the app I was looking forward to the most and holy shit it has not disappointed.
iSequence is just perfect for me. Not to complicated for someone that's starting out, but way more than enough to make some really awesome sounding stuff.
I've been messing around with melodies and basslines today and this is what I came up with. It's not finished since I spent no time on the progression of the song, just a quick dirty edit. Little bit of cheesy trance, but I like it for my first song produced on an iPad.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8732349/Trancey.wav
iSequence is just perfect for me. Not to complicated for someone that's starting out, but way more than enough to make some really awesome sounding stuff.
I've been messing around with melodies and basslines today and this is what I came up with. It's not finished since I spent no time on the progression of the song, just a quick dirty edit. Little bit of cheesy trance, but I like it for my first song produced on an iPad.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8732349/Trancey.wav
The_Inquisitor
Member
Think I am getting the rickshaw case. Dear god, the design is fantastic. Now to decide on waterproof cloth for 10 bucks more...
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
I bought my folks a 64bit Wifi model as an anniversary gift (they'd been wanting one). There was a very long line at the Apple store in the mall on Sunday when I went to go purchase it so I just went down the street to Best Buy, walked in, and walked out. No problem. I gave it to them early (their anniversary is in May) and they love it.
I would like to know this as well. I was thinking about purchasing my own iPad to do sketches and stuff but I want to try it out on my parent's iPad first.
I would like to know this as well. I was thinking about purchasing my own iPad to do sketches and stuff but I want to try it out on my parent's iPad first.
Oxigen_Waste
Banned
So what's the Gaf's opinion on browsers? I loathe Safari. Use opera on the iphone and it'd be perfect if image search were optimized the way it is on safari and icab.
iCab feels way too much like safari... So... What am I missing? Grazing? Or is Opera the go to browser for now?
Also, best pdf reader?
iCab feels way too much like safari... So... What am I missing? Grazing? Or is Opera the go to browser for now?
Also, best pdf reader?
brotkasten
Member
Less than Call of Duty, meh.
Baconsammy
Banned
Yeah, I can't stand Safari on my Mac, but it's sorta the best the iPad has to offer. Atomic is OK but I hate the UI.
Psychoward
Banned
Lol, I got this as a surprise. 16gb wi-fi. It's pretty awesome, i can see myself reading and browsing the Internet a lot on it.
Gary Whitta
Member
Clearly the public has responded to this incremental, disappointing tech upgrade by staying away from it in droves.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Just exchange from Wifi to LTE one.
Did the same on Saturday and don't regret it in the least. LTE is awesomely fast!
1.5 billion dollars, MINIMUM.
I don't need LTE right now.
But I expect lots of travel in the 2nd half of year. I hope it will help later.
Here's the same pic I posted earlier with adjusted white balance. I'm now convinced the majority of the yellow hue people haven't compared theirs to the older iPads. I haven't seen many pics that show the new iPad with a similar hue to the previous devices. The new iPad has a warmer color temp, and auto white balance does a terrible job of producing a photo suitable for comparing them.
On MacRumors people keep posting comparisons like mine and immediately a ton of people pile on and say it looks terrible. My hypothesis is that many of these same people don't have an iPad 2 to directly compare their own. Before I put it next to the iPad 2 I thought the screen was just about perfect with excellent whites/greys.
On MacRumors people keep posting comparisons like mine and immediately a ton of people pile on and say it looks terrible. My hypothesis is that many of these same people don't have an iPad 2 to directly compare their own. Before I put it next to the iPad 2 I thought the screen was just about perfect with excellent whites/greys.
Ken Masters
Banned
nice, hopefully it speeds up the retina updates
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
So I ordered a 16GB wifi only model with an engraved back on Apple.com. Now that I've had the device for a few days, would I be able to go to an Apple store and swap it out for an uprgaded version (looking for the Verizon LTE and maybe a bump up to 32GB) while paying a difference?
I'm assuming I don't need to worry about receipts and the like since it'll be in Apple's system. But is it that simple?
I'm assuming I don't need to worry about receipts and the like since it'll be in Apple's system. But is it that simple?
Eh, I bet the custom engraving might pose a problem, but I am not sure.
Ape Gone Insane
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Would you not have a problem because you had it engraved?
Betta Lines
Member
I don't understand this case... does the leather part detach from the plastic bit? So it becomes just a rear shell? And if so, why do you need a Smart Cover too?To supplement my smartcover, I also managed to get this (before it ended up backordered):
It's Switcheasy's new version of the Canvas case - minus the hook from the ipad2 version. Switcheasy also sells sleeves too.
There was also that link for the belkin back cover posted here...have to find it again. I want the navy cover to match my smart cover.
I find myself going with this company a lot because they offer a lot while keeping their prices reasonable, especially when shipping.
Also, the Belkin rear shells are crap. Lots of complaints about cracking.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
They gave me zero hassles with the upgrade to LTE. When they scanned my box it even game them a digital version of the receipt. I was in and out in five minutes.
StopMakingSense
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Engraved items i think used to be unreturnable. Not sure what the deal is now, hard to tell from the site.
edit: I think you can return it, just not through the store these days.
Was your original engraved?
Auron_Kale
Member
No, the switcheasy one is basically a folio case, complete with front and back.
The belkin was just to compliment my smart cover.
I like having options regarding what case I'll put my ipad in. Didn't realize there was something wrong with that.
Here's the same pic I posted earlier with adjusted white balance. I'm now convinced the majority of the yellow hue people haven't compared theirs to the older iPads. I haven't seen many pics that show the new iPad with a similar hue to the previous devices. The new iPad has a warmer color temp, and auto white balance does a terrible job of producing a photo suitable for comparing them.
On MacRumors people keep posting comparisons like mine and immediately a ton of people pile on and say it looks terrible. My hypothesis is that many of these same people don't have an iPad 2 to directly compare their own. Before I put it next to the iPad 2 I thought the screen was just about perfect with excellent whites/greys.
Definitely looks a lot better than it did in the last pic.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
Good lord. The iPad 2 sold 300,000 on launch day last year. That's a tenfold increase :0
The meltdowns in the Engadget comments are amazing.
The meltdowns in the Engadget comments are amazing.
Betta Lines
Member
Alright alright Mr Defensive. Fair play to you.
I think Apple underestimated iPad 2's demand based on the muted launch of iPad 1. They learned their lesson this year, 3mil is crazy.
Auron_Kale
Member
Nah it's cool, no worries.
I just get bored easily with my stuff sometimes, so it's probably why I have a variety of iphone cases or go caseless - just to do something different for a bit.
I predict I'll be the same way with my ipad - if it's cheap enough to get different cases/covers/sleeves, then I don't mind picking something to go with my mood. After all, when everyone seems to have either a black or white ipad around you, it's always trying to find that one thing that keeps yours unique.
Apparently they fixed the issue and they offer a lifetime warranty.
polyh3dron
Banned
3 million already, holy FUCK