brotkasten
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Reeder was the reason I created my Google account. It's really that good.
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The new iPad |OT|
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Reeder was the reason I created my Google account. It's really that good.
what's the point of getting off Google's services anyhow? if you're against 'tracking,' create a dummy account to use only for your RSS feeds in Reeder and other apps. it takes all of 5 minutes to export your current Google Reeder feeds, create a new account, then import your settings back.
i'm hoping the explanation encompasses more than just a herp-derp anti-Google sentiment fostered through competition with Apple.
i'm hoping the explanation encompasses more than just a herp-derp anti-Google sentiment fostered through competition with Apple.
I bought it to reduce smudges.
And if everyone else was as genius as you apparently are, there'd be no market for them.
devildog820
Member
It is awesome.
My only gripe is that there is no way to mark articles as read up to a certain one. So you can sync progress across all devices.
Reeder requires you to swipe through articles one at a time, yes (or mark entire categories as read in one fell swoop)? I like River of News because it behaves like desktop Google Reader in that items get marked read as you scroll through. I usually skip most items based on the headline or a scan of the contents. Anyway, I love River of News, but the developer doesn't seem to update much, so I want to have a backup app that behaves similarly.
RubxQub
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In Reeder if you swipe from left to right on the article it marks it as read. Right to left stars it. When you're looking at the list of articles you can quickly mark certain ones you don't intend to read as read from there.
If I see repeat articles on the same subject I tend to mark them as read without digging into the details.
If I see repeat articles on the same subject I tend to mark them as read without digging into the details.
Yeah I love River of News too! It's in my dock. I wish there was an iPhone version and I wish he'd add the few missing features.
Can anyone here provide opinions on these?
Tranced Shadow
Member
Hi guys, can anyone recommend me a good case that covers the back, can double as a stand and/or handle, and doesn't have a front cover (I don't like flipping stuff open to get at my devices, and I'll be putting a password on it so the smart unlock is useless to me)?
NYR
Member
I'm tempted. I have heard decent things about the adonit pro.
Does scanning count? I find it's a lot easier than on the iPhone just cause you can see the sharpness of text without having to zoom in to double check.
Any matte one will make it look like shit. Best case is a clear one, and even that might have a slight rainbow effect, but it'll still be sharp at least.
They're ok. It's the most precise (barring the external sensor ones) but it feels the least sensitive, like if I squiggled a line out with that and a nubby one, the nub would be fine while the Jot's might have some breaks in the line. Pressing harder gets around that but it's kind of annoying, supposedly jamming in some aluminum foil helps (to keep the conductive tip in contact with the ball point).
Sometimes i want to jot something down by hand in notability or something. Using my finger just seems awkward.
I'd probably pick one up a cheap one for drawing and notetaking apps (SketchBook, Draw Something, that kinda thing), not for day-to-day use with iOS.
Any anti-glare screen protector is going go have the effect. If you don't want it to mess with colors, you need a smooth/gloss protector.
I do
It would come in handy for work.Thanks. They're cheap, so if they're not absolute crap I may give one a try.
brotkasten
Member
I just scroll through the huge list of all unread items, tap and read the articles I'm interested in and then hit the "Mark all as read" button when I'm done. That's why I love the simple yet awesome interface. Really can't see how it could be quicker.
e: Skype finally got a retina update.
This all or nothing attitude with the stylus needs to end. I'm glad apple ditched a stylus in the beginning because it got us to where we are now.
But to suggest that a stylus would not be good for taking notes or drawing is ridiculous.
The adonit jot is really good for note taking.
But to suggest that a stylus would not be good for taking notes or drawing is ridiculous.
The adonit jot is really good for note taking.
PjotrStroganov
Member
Just like a bluetooth keyboard right?
Yeah for $12 or whatever that is I say give it a shot. It'll just make you yearn even more for a Wacom stylus. It's decent but still not good enough, and I'm not even counting any pressure sensitivity. The accuracy is better than others but it's still not enough.I do
Thanks. They're cheap, so if they're not absolute crap I may give one a try.
I also used River of News, until i found Feeddler Pro. More efficient interface and is a universal app.
http://appshopper.com/news/feeddler-rss-reader-pro
though it as well has not been updated in a while.
No, I don't think its on there right.
foomfoom415
Member
I think it depends on what you mean it falls off. If you mean the flap on the right side doesn't stay closed when you hold the iPad upside down, that's not all that uncommon. Generally it should still stay closed when upside down, but some smart covers aren't as strong as others. If you mean the whole thing falls off (i.e. both magnetic sides of the smart cover are failing when the ipad is held upside down), then there is definitely something wrong. The flap side magnet isn't super strong, but the joint side should hold firm.
Yeah it's the flipside. The joint side stats on fine. I was wondering if there was a place that i could but some magnets to where I could augment my smart cover. Also my rear plastic case that works well with my smart cover has a smooth finish is there a way to make it so that there is like some kind of friction?
Pachterballs
Banned
HOLYSHIT. my new ipad is overheating? When I took it out of its case today; it is freaking warm.
I keep touching it expect it to cool down but its still warm.
just powered it off.
I keep touching it expect it to cool down but its still warm.
just powered it off.
Dreams-Visions
Member
lol. no, it's not.
Auron_Kale
Member
My ipad's always seems to stay cool to the touch, even after extensively playing ABSpace on it, with or without the case on. Screen is at the exact same level as my 4S is (warm colors but white seems a touch blue at times though mostly it's warm).
Kinda sucks that there're either problems with the screen or some ipads that are running hot but again, things are bound to happen during large-scale manufacturing.
Kinda sucks that there're either problems with the screen or some ipads that are running hot but again, things are bound to happen during large-scale manufacturing.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Mine doesn't run noticeably hot at all. But maybe this is just be coming from Macbookpros that would make you sterile if placed on your lap for too long.
Robobandit
Member
I still think that most of these people who think the ipad is getting too hot have no concept what heat actually is.
Yes, it gets slightly warmer than the previous model.. but it is nowhere near being uncomfortable to hold, imo.
Hot is a macbook pro.. there is a reason apple doesn't call it a laptop.. my transformer prime also got warm after I played a game for a while on it..
I think it's more that the previous ipad models were unnaturally cool.
Yes, it gets slightly warmer than the previous model.. but it is nowhere near being uncomfortable to hold, imo.
Hot is a macbook pro.. there is a reason apple doesn't call it a laptop.. my transformer prime also got warm after I played a game for a while on it..
I think it's more that the previous ipad models were unnaturally cool.
Do you have an official smart cover? Or did you buy from amazon? I heard issues with the magnets not strong enough for 3rd party covers on iPad 3's
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It's not so much a strength issue as much as it is a polarity issue. With the iPad 3, Apple decided to make the polarity on the iPads themselves matter which is new and why some random smart cover like cases don't work right.
Nope it a genuine black letter one.
NYR
Member
Just take it to the Apple store. Show them yours, ask them to test out a sample. Do the hold test, and prove your case - if you're right, you get a new smart cover.
Pachterballs
Banned
yup. I own a ipad1+2. and they were always cool to touch. Once I shut it off; it cooled off even when charging. Who knows what is going on with it.
It was quite warm; not HOT. but quite.
Barbacoatl
Banned
Got my ipad earlier than expected yay! 32gb black wifi. I must say, the iphone home screen looks so cluttered now lol. I'm in love with this thing, and it's been an hour.
NYR
Member
They are free to return them if they are worried about them holding up. Apple says it's a non-issue, they stand behind their products and all iPads come with a warranty against hardware defects, so you are covered.
The very computer I am typing on states my GPU is at 48 degrees Celsius, my hard drive is @ 36 degrees, and my CPU @ 37 degrees. Sounds high if you were touch it constantly, but it is all normal and within operating temps for a computer. I don't understand why people expect a high power tablet with the most advanced screen ever to run absolutely cool with no on-board fan. It's a trade off - if you are worried about the heat, don't buy cutting edge technology.
So I got my iPad from Best Buy today, 32 gig LTE. And I was wondering if I should just return it and get the 64 one since its only 100 more and with taxes I already spent a crapload.
What does gaf think? Anyone here with a 32 think they'll need a 64?
PS my iPad 2 was 32... But with high def content coming I don't know...
What does gaf think? Anyone here with a 32 think they'll need a 64?
PS my iPad 2 was 32... But with high def content coming I don't know...
Dreams-Visions
Member
If an iPad is too hot it will shut itself down. It can get warm under the right conditions. It can overheat and shut itself down in the right conditions too.
If that fact bothers you, cancel it now. There will be times when it is very noticeably warm and nothing is wrong. It's just the reality.