Did anyone order an iPad yet? - Page 4

shilala · 04-06-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

depends...

I'll leave it at that.

I'm not buying any more ipads for at least a couple months, if that helps.

Blueface · 04-06-2010, 07:24 PM

Got to see one last night in person.
Neat toy.

St. Lou Stu · 04-06-2010, 07:56 PM

We got two at work to test app development on.

Not impressed. Once they add USB, SDcard, and some flash capabilities it'll be mucho mejor.

JE3146 · 04-06-2010, 08:43 PM

Played with one at the college bookstore the other day while I was buying texts. Honestly, I couldn't get over the incredible amount of glare off of the screen. Absolutely useless without a matte screen. Gloss was a horrid choice for this device. Other than that it behaves like you would expect.

macpappy · 04-07-2010, 05:30 AM

I've been a Mac user since 1986. I have a 30GB Ipod Classic (the one with video). I generally love everything Apple sales but...

When I decided to get a smartphone I looked at the Iphones and decided to buy a Blackberry. For one thing I find most of the apps pretty much unnecessary in my daily life and I really don't want to be told "you have to use AT&T."

As for the Ipad, I really can't see spending the money for one in its currentl configuration. It's nothing more than a bigger version of the Ipod Touch. Now if it ran OSX, had a camera, built in microphone, etc., then I would consider it but until then I'll use my Macbook Pro or my G5 to do my computing.

Beagleone · 04-07-2010, 08:59 AM

I bought one on Monday. Like it and haven't had any issues with it. I might consider returning it for the 3G, but probably will keep it. I can use it for various work functions as well as for my personal entertainment, so it is worth the expense IMHO. Reading books and PDFs are what I would use it mostly, but the checking emails is nice too.

Funny thing yesterday: one of my brokers came to take me to lunch and was ready to give me an extra IPad he bought as a thanks for all of the business. I had to decline, more since I already bought my own, but allowed him to give it to my assistant. She was more than thrilled!!! Hopefully she won't ask for a raise this year.

King James · 04-07-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I bought one on Monday. Like it and haven't had any issues with it. I might consider returning it for the 3G, but probably will keep it. I can use it for various work functions as well as for my personal entertainment, so it is worth the expense IMHO. Reading books and PDFs are what I would use it mostly, but the checking emails is nice too.

Funny thing yesterday: one of my brokers came to take me to lunch and was ready to give me an extra IPad he bought as a thanks for all of the business. I had to decline, more since I already bought my own, but allowed him to give it to my assistant. She was more than thrilled!!! Hopefully she won't ask for a raise this year.

Nice, Tony! Not a bad gift at all

St. Lou Stu · 04-07-2010, 09:43 AM

Yeah, but will it blend?

http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/...afe&video=ipad

shilala · 04-07-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Yeah, but will it blend?

http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/...afe&video=ipad

I want that blender. That thing is exceptionally badass.

elderboy02 · 04-07-2010, 12:41 PM

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

04-07-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

JE3146 · 04-07-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

Oh but there are adapters you can buy to get 1 USB port

The most useful thing I found this device capable of, it can't do due to lack of an SD slot.

Photo preview for professional photographers AT events.

King James · 04-07-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

sigh, yes it does.

Jordan, could show @ events with this

JE3146 · 04-07-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

sigh, yes it does.

Jordan, could show @ events with this

RAW support?

I shoot compact flash anyway, but my next body will migrate me to SD.

Either way, it's a stupid solution. Glad it was at least an afterthought. Can always hope for the next revision.

King James · 04-07-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

RAW support?

I shoot compact flash anyway, but my next body will migrate me to SD.

Either way, it's a stupid solution. Glad it was at least an afterthought. Can always hope for the next revision.

I shoot CF as well, I'm sure something will be out for that before long that iPad users can drop another $40 on

realistically though it would not be practical for them to stick an SD or especially a CF slot onto that thing. If it is capable of it with some sort of cable or connection, though, that isn't so bad.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next gen one has a camera and mic and maybe even 1 USB slot

JE3146 · 04-07-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

I shoot CF as well, I'm sure something will be out for that before long that iPad users can drop another $40 on

realistically though it would not be practical for them to stick an SD or especially a CF slot onto that thing. If it is capable of it with some sort of cable or connection, though, that isn't so bad.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next gen one has a camera and mic and maybe even 1 USB slot

Even a USB port that could attach a memory card reader would be a perfect solution.

Just 1 USB port..... just one......

mithrilG60 · 04-07-2010, 03:38 PM

How is the battery life on it Scott?

shilala · 04-07-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

How is the battery life on it Scott?

I can watch video all day and never plug it in. It's touted as delivering 10 hours of video, but it appears I get way better than that, and I have the screen a lot brighter than the 50% factory default, which is adequate.
I still have the plastic factory cover on it so it doesn't get hogged up, when that comes off I can decrease the brightness a lot.
For whatever reason, the $40 cover/binder/stand I ordered with it isn't going to be here till Friday. That's better than the 20th, which is what the last email said that they sent.
The battery life is easily five times that of my 9 cell in the 17" Vostro 7200 gamer I was using. Or more accurately, the 17" Vostro 7200 gamer that I was never using.

My daughter loves it and has really put it to use since I gave it to her. That wasted $1400 has finally been put to use, even if it's just playing Sims 3 for 6 hours a day.

King James · 04-07-2010, 03:53 PM

I initially thought i would have no reason to get an iPad ( i still won't until at least 2nd gen) but then using the ibook feature jumped out at me. first off, for school it could be excellent if the school books in iBook form had extra features like videos and such. Also we got assigned alot of pdfs to read and instead of printing them out, viewing them on an iPad would be nice.

If you could highlight on the iPad and then print it highlighted if necessary that would be awesome.

For me, the dictionary feature is HUGE. I almost never take the time to find and look up a word in the dictionary if I don't know something.... but with just being able to click on the word and it has a dictionary option, that is really fantastic.

shilala · 04-07-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

I initially thought i would have no reason to get an iPad ( i still won't until at least 2nd gen) but then using the ibook feature jumped out at me. first off, for school it could be excellent if the school books in iBook form had extra features like videos and such. Also we got assigned alot of pdfs to read and instead of printing them out, viewing them on an iPad would be nice.

If you could highlight on the iPad and then print it highlighted if necessary that would be awesome.

For me, the dictionary feature is HUGE. I almost never take the time to find and look up a word in the dictionary if I don't know something.... but with just being able to click on the word and it has a dictionary option, that is really fantastic.

The ibooks app totally kicks ass out of any reader I've ever touched.
If I had to struggle through a book on a Kindle, I'd stomp it and go about my life stupid. Sony reader? I'd far rather just go to Barnes and Noble. It's easier and more friendly.
I may actually read some books on it, but haven't gotten that far yet, aside from previewing it. Plus it's ball season.

04-06-2010, 07:24 PM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Got to see one last night in person. Neat toy. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? We got two at work to test app development on. Not impressed. Once they add USB, SDcard, and some flash capabilities it'll be mucho mejor. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

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JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Played with one at the college bookstore the other day while I was buying texts. Honestly, I couldn't get over the incredible amount of glare off of the screen. Absolutely useless without a matte screen. Gloss was a horrid choice for this device. Other than that it behaves like you would expect.

04-07-2010, 05:30 AM	#5
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? I've been a Mac user since 1986. I have a 30GB Ipod Classic (the one with video). I generally love everything Apple sales but... When I decided to get a smartphone I looked at the Iphones and decided to buy a Blackberry. For one thing I find most of the apps pretty much unnecessary in my daily life and I really don't want to be told "you have to use AT&T." As for the Ipad, I really can't see spending the money for one in its currentl configuration. It's nothing more than a bigger version of the Ipod Touch. Now if it ran OSX, had a camera, built in microphone, etc., then I would consider it but until then I'll use my Macbook Pro or my G5 to do my computing. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

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Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 842 Trading: (18)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? I bought one on Monday. Like it and haven't had any issues with it. I might consider returning it for the 3G, but probably will keep it. I can use it for various work functions as well as for my personal entertainment, so it is worth the expense IMHO. Reading books and PDFs are what I would use it mostly, but the checking emails is nice too. Funny thing yesterday: one of my brokers came to take me to lunch and was ready to give me an extra IPad he bought as a thanks for all of the business. I had to decline, more since I already bought my own, but allowed him to give it to my assistant. She was more than thrilled!!! Hopefully she won't ask for a raise this year. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

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St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Yeah, but will it blend? http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/...afe&video=ipad __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Wow, it doesn't have USB support I hate Apple.

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King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? I initially thought i would have no reason to get an iPad ( i still won't until at least 2nd gen) but then using the ibook feature jumped out at me. first off, for school it could be excellent if the school books in iBook form had extra features like videos and such. Also we got assigned alot of pdfs to read and instead of printing them out, viewing them on an iPad would be nice. If you could highlight on the iPad and then print it highlighted if necessary that would be awesome. For me, the dictionary feature is HUGE. I almost never take the time to find and look up a word in the dictionary if I don't know something.... but with just being able to click on the word and it has a dictionary option, that is really fantastic. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006