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The new iPad |OT|
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The Last Wizard
Member
My new iPad fell earlier and it has a crack on the screen. Any chance of the apple store replacing it for free?
And it's engraved
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and if not how much would it be to get it fixed?
JetBlackPanda
Member
I know a lady that dropped her iPad2 day one and apple replaced the screen for her for free.
YMMV
SuperPac
Member
http://www.macworld.com/article/1164616/how_ios_multitasking_really_works.html
Manually taking apps out of that bar does nothing.
White looks like a toy.
The Last Wizard
Member
Was it at the store or by phone?
JetBlackPanda
Member
it was over the phone.
Except that isn't how iOS works. When you launch an app, the other app you were using is no longer using ANY processing power. A small footprint exists in the RAM to bring it back from sleep, but there is literally no advantage to closing apps manually. None, zippo, zilch. This isn't up for debate. It is a tried and true fact.
If you have AppleCare+ it's $49.00.
The Last Wizard
Member
Well I set an appointment to visit the apple store tomorrow. Hopefully they exchange it for free and if not at least a fee under $75 to get it fixed.
Man when I had android products they never fell, but now That I've switched to apple they wanna fall
Man when I had android products they never fell, but now That I've switched to apple they wanna fall
The Last Wizard
Member
I saw a one time purchase for Applecare for $29, might do that if tomorrow doesn't go well. I think i'm gonna start getting Applecare now...
Buckethead
Banned
Man that new Adobe Ideas app icon is fugly.
Spiritreaver
Member
Oh totally forgot about getting Splashtop, thanks for this, need it for my SWTOR fix.
Robobandit
Member
If you didn't buy applecare+ at the time of purchase, they require a physical inspection of the tablet before they'll give you applecare+ coverage..
You might get lucky and they'll give you a new one.. always worth a shot.
UpperCaseN
Member
ComicGlass users, is there a way to import an entire folder of comics or to import comics into an already existing folder in the app? Currently I am making an empty folder, adding comics to ComicGlass (which puts them on the main menu), then 1 by 1 clicking them to "move to folder X." Tedious with the amount of comics I plan on reading
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Is there a reason the ipad can't pull gmail contacts (er, iOS I guess)? If I want to send an email via the email client I have to go look up the address...
Have you tried different plugs to test? When using the official charger it starts charging when I plug it in, so I don't know that that's normal.
UpperCaseN
Member
are you using the actual included charger, or are you referring to plugging the usb cord into your computer? most computers won't charge it via usb, not enough powah. It'll say "not charging" by the battery to show this.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Even though it says "not charging" it still is. it is just very, very slow. Underpowered USB is to blame. I love plugging my devices into USB 3.0 slots though. Charges them even while the laptop is off!
Should be setting up gmail using this method http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-20055823-285/how-to-enable-push-gmail-on-your-ios-device/ .
Then you can get push gmail and contacts.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Found that right after I asked, wonder why it's not set up like an exchange account to begin with. Thanks!
Where?
StopMakingSense
Member
Even though it says "not charging" it still is. it is just very, very slow. Underpowered USB is to blame. I love plugging my devices into USB 3.0 slots though. Charges them even while the laptop is off!
This, make sure the screen is off, as well, to charge as fast as the usb ports will allow.
So I've had it for a short while and here are my opinions:
+ Dat screen
+ Dat portability
+ Dem apps
+/- The heat issue has been completely overblown. The iPad gets very slightly warm but it's by no means a deal breaker (and I hate things that heat up)
+/- The yellow tint is also a pretty much non existent issue for me. Don't have an iPad 2 to compare it to but it seems perfectly fine to me
- Light bleeding
+ Dat screen
+ Dat portability
+ Dem apps
+/- The heat issue has been completely overblown. The iPad gets very slightly warm but it's by no means a deal breaker (and I hate things that heat up)
+/- The yellow tint is also a pretty much non existent issue for me. Don't have an iPad 2 to compare it to but it seems perfectly fine to me
- Light bleeding
When I plug my iPad into my macbook it does charge, but I've noticed that it charges twice as fast just plugged into the wall. I've gotten used to just leaving it plugged in and using the wifi sync so there's really no reason to have my iPad anywhere near my laptop anymore. That is pretty awesome awesome USB3.0 though.
planar1280
Banned
What advantage do I have with Apple Care if I have a 1 year warranty and I will get a new iPad when it comes out
planar1280
Banned
All Apple iOS products seem to charge faster when in the wall. but my iOS products charge the FASTEST when plugged into an Xbox 360 and PS3
Betta Lines
Member
Do you reckon Apple will offer a fast charger as an accessory? Or are the batteries charging as fast as possible already?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I have an Amazon USB extension cable that I used with my iPad 2 so I could use my iPad wherever in a room and reach an outlet, my iPad 2 would fully charge in an hour or so using it, but with my new iPad it's gone up about 14% in 2 hours.
Took it off and used the base (short as crap) cable and it seems to be moving a bit faster. Are there any extension cables that don't slow down charging?
Took it off and used the base (short as crap) cable and it seems to be moving a bit faster. Are there any extension cables that don't slow down charging?
For any nine inch nails fans they just posted the wallpapers for the new iPad. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nineinchnails/sets/72157629263306432/
I know it's very easy to move stuff into folders and folders within folders using Comic Zeal. Actually if you're already in a folder in comiczeal, start the sync to move, when you get back to comic zeal it's already set up folders using file names within the folder you were in.
Betta Lines
Member
Wat. My iPad 2 never charged that fast.
RukusProvider
Banned
What does Applecare cover and not cover?
Probably quirks and variances in the initial manufacturing run. That's the only logical way you can explain why some people's iPads are getting so hot that they are shutting themselves down. I remember there was a big to-do about heat the last time Macbook Pros were updated, too.
This sort of stuff is inevitable at launch (small cramped spaces = easier for small manufacturing mistakes to have large repercussions), and once people exchange their defectives and production stops going crazy, this "scandal" will largely dissipate.
In related news...I went and checked out one of these bad boys today on my lunch break. Was definitely warm on the left side, not blisteringly so but I can see getting a sweaty palm after awhile. Again though, max brightness plugged in etc etc. None of my iPad 2-owning friends are impressed enough to want to upgrade, which is annoying because I want to know what the device is like away from that thermal nightmare state.
The screen is definitely nice for browsing...I wouldn't quite call it mind-blowing, but I think it will be one of those things where one's appreciation will depend highly on their app use. The talk about being able to fullscreen comics and read them legibly is exciting, that's for sure.
Of All Trades
Member
By which method are you adding comics to ComicGlass? What is your computer?
Glass kinda does this.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Maybe it was a bit more than that, but it seemed to charge super fast. Especially compared to this one. Bigger battery now, yeah, but man, this one crawls.
Betta Lines
Member
I've only charged my 3 once, from 10% to 100% seemed to take about 6 hours.
I imagine my iPad 2 charged from 10% to 100% in about 3 hours.
Yeah, the speed is a joke by comparison but man, the iSpot plan is nuts. $25 a month for unlimited 4G only is insane. I'm going to be sad if I ever get to the point where my iSpot dies and replacing it is too expensive. I've seriously considered snapping up one or two on Ebay just to keep around. Dunno how good an idea that is now though, with Clear sounding the death knell to Wimax.
For me I have a pretty standard naming scheme on my actual PC, so I never have to do to much organization within the app. I like with Comic Zeal that you can actually move comics in the list to wherever you want, so issues that release out of sequence (like Chew #27) you can put in the correct order.
This is probably more like what I've experienced. I went from 40% to 100% in a 2-3 hours on the New iPad. That's not really too bad. If you are using USB 2.0 while using it though, it really will take about an hour to move 10%.
Betta Lines
Member
Hard to get used to though. I really hope a fast charger is a possibility.
I think the right way to use the device is to not worry if you're at 50% or something. If you've got to run to work, grab the iPad and bolt. For me 50% is probably enough to last an entire day. Most of the time I don't even bother charging or turning it off.
planar1280
Banned
8 hours? my ipad went from 5 % to 100 percent in 5.5 hours