bigwinnerx
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Images stolen from Engadget stolen from somewhere else showing iPads sitting in the backrooms at Best Buy.
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The new iPad |OT|
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Dreams-Visions
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on my iPad 1, it was never a problem because of the case I bought for it.
The_Inquisitor
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You sure the pillow is for propping up the iPad?
planar1280
Banned
What is the best stylus for the iPad? for writing?
Dreams-Visions
Member
there isn't one. writing with a stylus on an iPad is a fool's errand. it will not work well, at all.
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planar1280
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BUI76S/?tag=neogaf0e-20
this one is reviewed quite well 500 reviews for the iPad. I was wondering if anyone has used it
Baconsammy
Banned
The one manufactured and marketed by GOD. It's on the end of your arms.
Dreams-Visions
Member
I have it.
nope.avi. they're okay for drawing apps, as you can be a bit more accurate...but writing? hell no. if you had asked about drawing, this conversation would be different...but writing...it won't work out.
planar1280
Banned
ok ok i didnt mean..writing..I meant note taking. if its ok for drawing is it good for note taking?
NYR
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A pad of paper and a pen. If the iPad was meant to be used with a stylus, they would include one.
The Jot Pro is ok for that, but my handwriting is so bad in general I prefer to type. It works great for a quick note and sketch.
Dreams-Visions
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The one you linked is fine for drawing. Not much else.
Note-taking requires writing, yes? It's not good for writing because of the type of screen implemented, so notes will generally look wild and ridiculous (i've tried). I can't describe it to you very well, so you can either take our word for it or buy it from Amazon (which has a great return policy) and decide for yourself.
If I had to do it again, I wouldn't have bought it.
NYR
Member
Why don't you just use the on-screen keyboard? Or a bluetooth keyboard?
Do you honestly write faster then you type?
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Stylus?!? The new iPad has built in dictation. Now you just take notes by speaking out loud. This will make you VERY popular in classes and/or meetings that you attend.
I only take notes with my iPad in such a way that I write quick bullet points or make quick highlights on PDF lecture slides.
An iPad and stylus will also work for quick drawings, such as for Organic Chemistry.
If you're going to try and write out pages and pages of notes, stick to a notebook and pen. It's not a good experience trying to do that on an iPad.
I was so confused when I bought my Mac Mini. Why didn't they call it Mac Mini 7?
I didn't say it would be slow - just that it might be slower than ipad 2 for cpu-bound tasks that have to render things to the screen. I'm sure it'd still be plenty fast
Gamecocks625
Member
Why?
The next one will be called "iPad" too. Same with the iPods, Macs, etc.
Dog sleds
Nope. I find it hilarious people like you are irritated at a label issue.
ZedIndyLil
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Yeah, I think my smart cover purchase was an unintended result of pre-order mania. There are definitely some cases in this thread that appeal to me more. And I've found with previous Apple products that the 3rd-party accessory market is big enough that there's almost always something better there than from Apple themselves.
Dreams-Visions
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yea, bullet points are okay. but if you need/want to write legible sentences using a stylus on an iPad, you WILL be disappointed.
If you really want/need that functionality out of a tablet, I'd recommend picking up a TabletPC. I have one and for note taking by hand, there is simply nothing better than my HP Elitebook Tablet + Stylus + OneNote.
same. I'll be returning it as soon as one of the other covers arrives. I'm sad the Aura2 case I ordered has been delayed a few days, but oh well.
polyh3dron
Banned
it's been sitting in the fedex hub/center in Ontario and will be staying there until most likely Thursday and then it will ship out to the closest fedex hub to you, and then on friday it will go "out for delivery" in the morning.
However, if you are close enough to the Ontario hub, it'll just stay there until friday and then go out for delivery on friday morning.
The_Inquisitor
Member
I plan to get a bluetooth keyboard for my iPad. Idea is I throw it in my bag and use as needed.
Dreams-Visions
Member
that's what I did. it's the only way to fly, atm. I also put in an order for a couple of these:
http://www.touchfire.com/Articles.asp?ID=253
as it may save me from having to carry around the BT keyboard.
Dunno when they're going to ship their next batch, though.
DeathbyVolcano
Banned
Eh, kind of different. There's an new iPad in the market this Friday...as well as an iPad 2.
Makes sense - I just saw all this Nashville talk and got a little worried. We needs the precious. I'm in Northern California so I assume it'll be heading out tomorrow.
Kung Fu Jedi
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Except no where on the box does it say "iPad 2."
Even if I agreed that was an issue, which I don't, by next year it will be moot.
NYR
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Betta Lines
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I would argue that anyone struggling to grasp the difference between the two models isn't going to be bothered by the new specifications. They might even end up buying an iPad 2, thinking it's the latest model. If they can't work out that it's not, they will probably remain oblivious and enjoy their product immensely.
ZedIndyLil
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That's a hot case.
Betta Lines
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I'm very pessimistic.
brotkasten
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This one looks awesome. How's the feeling and feedback when you type, compared to, lets say, a Thinkpad keyboard?
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I mean...it's pretty much been confirmed that all true ballers are getting a red leather smart cover and white iPad...so like...if you want to be part of the cool-kids club you're totally gonna have to pony up the dough, man...
Two cases?! I could never do it, but hey...if you've got the income and don't care, go for it!
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Deleted member 8095
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Which case is everyone getting? I've heard bad things about the smart case so I'm curious to see what the popular choice is.
Betta Lines
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Why would it look like junk? What was once on one pixel will now be on four pixels. Those four pixels are... the same size as the iPad 2's one pixel. That was the whole point of doubling the res exactly. It'll scale perfectly.
not as good as a thinkpad, but nice tactile feedback for the price (bought it at 37 or something like that). best feature is that it is really small (long side about as long as the iPad is tall),mand the retail packaging is sturdy, so you can use it as a case fot the keyboard.