maxi pad
bahamut
– January 25, 2010 02:45PM
Well, yes, you know. We all need them some times.
Dave Loudin
– April 19, 2012 10:09AM
Found where it's at!
I am so tempted by TNiP, especially after really seeing the difference in crispness versus my original iPad. Plus, my current device now claims to not support the iHome dock I've been using with it for six months. There's just other things I have to take care of over the next couple of months...
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– April 19, 2012 04:33PM
Oooh! Shiny!
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– April 21, 2012 03:39AM
I am testing out the dictation features of the iPad. eight sayings to be a bit hit and miss <-- that is meant to be "it seems to be a bit hit and miss" (end of test...)
Very glad I got a stylus (a nice thick rubbery one) but I think I might splurge on a Bluetooth keyboard as well. Now, essential apps or handy apps -- tips/suggestions?
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– April 21, 2012 03:51AM
I am not very impressed with the screen protectors. I went through two of them and even the second one had little bubbles/specks despite cleaning the screen vigorously. I'm tempted not to bother as i've got a decent case/cover. How many of you guys bother with a screen cover?
Typing is a lot slower than a keyboard but a lot has to do with the angle of the iPad.
Need to file away my fingernails...
John Willoughby
– April 21, 2012 08:03AM
Homo Sapiens Sedentarius
I don't use a screen protecter, just one of Apple's magnetic "cases." Never had a problem.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/21/2012 08:04AM by John Willoughby.
James DeBenedetti
– April 21, 2012 03:31PM
I can't stand screen protectors on any device.
ddt
– April 21, 2012 04:20PM
The one that came with my Speck case for the iPhone is unnoticeable.
ddt
Jeff Cooper
– April 21, 2012 05:09PM
I have one on my iPhone, and it's not bad, but I wouldn't try to put a screen protector on anything bigger. I'm just using a smart cover on my new iPad.
bahamut
– April 21, 2012 07:03PM
now that we have smart covers, i don't think the screen protectors are necessary.
porruka
(Admin)
– April 25, 2012 05:09PM
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– April 29, 2012 09:47PM
ddt
– April 30, 2012 06:24AM
Interesting, though I still like the Adonit accessory.
In other news: should I avoid the Skype 4.0 update for iPhone and iPad? I'm clinging desperately to v2.8x on the desktop.
ddt
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– May 14, 2012 03:07AM
Having used the iPad a few weeks now, I have to say the color and clarity of the screen it the best I've ever seen. Even SD movies are so clear and vivid. The only drawback is the glare when trying to use it outdoors...
James DeBenedetti
– May 14, 2012 04:08PM
Ready to write off that MacBook and go with a more powerful desktop + iPad now, Tony?
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– May 15, 2012 02:28AM
Oh, definitely not. There's things the iPad does well and things the laptop does well. But the iPad is limited in a lot of ways so it'll never be a laptop replacement (being limited to email or Dropbox for transferring files is the biggest drawback). iOs is certainly no snow leopard...
El Jeffe
– May 15, 2012 11:54AM
What a journey.
And things HP-41CX does best
Mokers
(Moderator)
– September 19, 2012 05:37PM
Formerly Remy Martin
So my iPad 1 does not do iOS 6. This leaves me open to the possibility of a new tablet.
The apps I use the most are Safari, Mail, Epicurious, Food Network, Kindle. $400 for what the iPad 2 offers is not worth it to me. What would people recommend as an alternative tablet?
johnny k
– September 19, 2012 06:49PM
Nexus vs Fire HD. The Fire's hardware is better (whatever that means in this post-PC world) but the software is sluggish. I'd try out the Nexus, but really you're gotta wait for the iPad mini. But... what do you need iOS 6 for?
Tony Leggett
(Moderator)
– September 19, 2012 10:18PM
$600 for the 32GB iPad3 is too much?
You'll absolutely ♥ the retina screen.
Mokers
(Moderator)
– September 20, 2012 05:42AM
Formerly Remy Martin
I really don't use it that often to justify that amount. I still have a laptop I am happy with. This device is basically and e-reader and browser at this point.
I guess I should wait for the iPad mini before making a decision. $300 is my tipping point. Will probably jailbreak the iPad at some point to see if I can get a less buggy browser. If Safari didn't crash every two minutes, I would live with the iPad 1 for a long time.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2012 05:44AM by Mokers.
