iPad...

colinb913 · 08-06-2010, 02:16 PM

Yeah.. I caved and got the 32gb version. I gotta say typing on it is a lot more intuitive then I thought it would be. In fact it's a lot like a real keyboard.. Well once you get used to it. I really really like it. I would like it more if I could open tabs in safari though. Oh well. Hopefully in a firmwaRe update soon. Oh, I am just posting this to get a feel for the whole thing. I love the Internet, and that's about all I have to say here.

Smokin Gator · 08-06-2010, 02:40 PM

My wife absolutely loves hers. I bet she uses it 20 times more than she used her computer.

kelmac07 · 08-06-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

My wife absolutely loves hers. I bet she uses it 20 times more than she used her computer.

Same here...seems that it's always in her hands.

duckmanco · 08-06-2010, 03:06 PM

really think it could have been a replacement for a pc, nut with no flash support and still requiring itunes.... Makes it tough for me to justify ...still jealous though

LasciviousXXX · 08-06-2010, 03:22 PM

My wife digs hers as well.

Flash support can be obtained through jailbreaking if you're really hell bent on it. The Netflix and ABC streaming is absolutely tops though!

colinb913 · 08-06-2010, 03:39 PM

I'm not too he'll bent on flash. You don't realllllllly need iTunes. It's just nicer to have it

Side note.. My mom went garage saleing and got some empty cigar boxes for me... Sadly one was a glass top cohiba box. I just laughed and said thanks. It is pretty cool looking though

Emjaysmash · 08-06-2010, 03:40 PM

I want one! lol

JDTexan · 08-06-2010, 03:50 PM

Very nice purchase!

Sean9689 · 08-06-2010, 09:20 PM

Bought one last week and loving it (typing on it now). Went ahead and Jailbroke it so I can multitask, have my own themes, and basically do what I wanna. Love it more then I thought I would.

JE3146 · 08-08-2010, 10:39 PM

I swear there just needs to be a mac forum...

bigliver · 08-09-2010, 05:49 AM

Bought the 32G. Absolutely love it. It's like another laptop, a Kindle, a protable DVD player, and more all rolled into one. Between my wife and daughter, the thing rarely gets turned off.

shilala · 08-09-2010, 06:01 AM

I use mine constantly. It's freakin awesome.

Blueface · 08-09-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

I swear there just needs to be a mac forum...

On CA or in general?
There is one in general.
I go there sometimes when looking for answers.

Superbad · 08-09-2010, 07:30 AM

I have the 64GB w/3G. I love it. 95% of my time surfing CA is via the iPad. The only time I really need my MacBook, is when I want to post pictures here.

dunng · 08-09-2010, 05:48 PM

On mine now... Works pretty well. I use the built-in VPN and Desktop Connect to rdp to my servers...

Ranger_B · 08-09-2010, 11:30 PM

I have been sitting on the fence. I may hold out just a little longer. My fiancée would just take it over anyway. But hey I would get my laptop back.

duckmanco · 08-19-2010, 11:59 PM

ignore my previous comment altogether, I finally got a chance to play with one at a best buy and was flat out BLOWN away by its sheer speed. I instantly began to justify buying one right then and there but still couldn't pull the trigger. I will hold out for the 2nd gen. as I got royally screwed getting the 1st gen ipod touch (no speaker or exterior volume control). Anyway, I will def. be getting this as the next laptop and will keep a laptop around as its sidekick and for itunes. Also on a side note, after using my iphone 3gs for a week or so, I honestly haven't run into the flash video issue enough to induce anger whatsoever, at least not nearly as much as I thought it would. Most videos I didn't think would play go right into quicktime, which I imagine would do the same on the ipad.

08-20-2010, 08:25 AM

I am waiting for this. The Eee Pad. http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/a...nch-eee-table/ 10 hour battery life, will come with Android 3.0 (gingerbread), usb ports, flash support, front facing camera and all for $399. They will also have an 8 inch version for $300.

darkleeroy · 08-20-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle53

I am waiting for this. The Eee Pad. http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/a...nch-eee-table/ 10 hour battery life, will come with Android 3.0 (gingerbread), usb ports, flash support, front facing camera and all for $399. They will also have an 8 inch version for $300.

I'd prefer something like this over the iPad because I probably could install Linux on the eee-pad. I really like the seemless qualities of the iPad (works out of the box at a speed I would like it to work at) but at the same time, dislike being restricted.

shilala · 08-20-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle53

I am waiting for this. The Eee Pad. http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/a...nch-eee-table/ 10 hour battery life, will come with Android 3.0 (gingerbread), usb ports, flash support, front facing camera and all for $399. They will also have an 8 inch version for $300.

That looks like a sweet machine, I'd like to mess with it.
Don't want it, though. The iPad just fills the gap between my iPhone and my laptop. It's just a big iPod touch, or a big iPhone, to me.
It's great for dragging around the house, surfing wherever I want. In the kitchen or out on the porch it's nice to have. I really don't use it for music at all, and not much for video.
To be honest, I can't really say what I do with it beyond waste time, and the app store is a must.
The kids love playing games on it, and it's just a pleasure to have around. It just makes things easier.
I think the bottom line is that if someone never used iPods or touch or iPhones, they wouldn't make much use of it until they got introduced to apps and iTunes. It's really not at all about work, just fun and convenience. Fun and convenience with a big screen for old people.

I absolutely love it for reading books. I've read so much more than I'd have ever read since I got it.

If there was one thing I'd like, it'd be an integrated way to transfer pics to the iPad. I can do it, but it's a pain in the ass, so I don't bother. A USB port or card reader would kick ass.

08-06-2010, 02:16 PM	#1
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	iPad... Yeah.. I caved and got the 32gb version. I gotta say typing on it is a lot more intuitive then I thought it would be. In fact it's a lot like a real keyboard.. Well once you get used to it. I really really like it. I would like it more if I could open tabs in safari though. Oh well. Hopefully in a firmwaRe update soon. Oh, I am just posting this to get a feel for the whole thing. I love the Internet, and that's about all I have to say here. __________________ Carpe Diem.

08-06-2010, 02:40 PM	#2
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: iPad... My wife absolutely loves hers. I bet she uses it 20 times more than she used her computer. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#4
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: iPad... really think it could have been a replacement for a pc, nut with no flash support and still requiring itunes.... Makes it tough for me to justify ...still jealous though __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

08-06-2010, 03:22 PM	#5
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: iPad... My wife digs hers as well. Flash support can be obtained through jailbreaking if you're really hell bent on it. The Netflix and ABC streaming is absolutely tops though!

08-06-2010, 03:39 PM	#6
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: iPad... I'm not too he'll bent on flash. You don't realllllllly need iTunes. It's just nicer to have it Side note.. My mom went garage saleing and got some empty cigar boxes for me... Sadly one was a glass top cohiba box. I just laughed and said thanks. It is pretty cool looking though __________________ Carpe Diem.

08-06-2010, 03:40 PM	#7
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: iPad... I want one! lol __________________

08-06-2010, 03:50 PM	#8
JDTexan College Football Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Conservativeville Posts: 597 Trading: (3)	Re: iPad... Very nice purchase!

08-06-2010, 09:20 PM	#9
Sean9689 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 182 Trading: (1)	Re: iPad... Bought one last week and loving it (typing on it now). Went ahead and Jailbroke it so I can multitask, have my own themes, and basically do what I wanna. Love it more then I thought I would.

08-08-2010, 10:39 PM	#10
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: iPad... I swear there just needs to be a mac forum...

08-09-2010, 05:49 AM	#11
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: iPad... Bought the 32G. Absolutely love it. It's like another laptop, a Kindle, a protable DVD player, and more all rolled into one. Between my wife and daughter, the thing rarely gets turned off. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.

08-09-2010, 06:01 AM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: iPad... I use mine constantly. It's freakin awesome. __________________

08-09-2010, 07:30 AM	#14
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: iPad... I have the 64GB w/3G. I love it. 95% of my time surfing CA is via the iPad. The only time I really need my MacBook, is when I want to post pictures here.

08-09-2010, 05:48 PM	#15
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: iPad... On mine now... Works pretty well. I use the built-in VPN and Desktop Connect to rdp to my servers... __________________ MassHole Banter

08-09-2010, 11:30 PM	#16
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: iPad... I have been sitting on the fence. I may hold out just a little longer. My fiancée would just take it over anyway. But hey I would get my laptop back.

08-19-2010, 11:59 PM	#17
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: iPad... ignore my previous comment altogether, I finally got a chance to play with one at a best buy and was flat out BLOWN away by its sheer speed. I instantly began to justify buying one right then and there but still couldn't pull the trigger. I will hold out for the 2nd gen. as I got royally screwed getting the 1st gen ipod touch (no speaker or exterior volume control). Anyway, I will def. be getting this as the next laptop and will keep a laptop around as its sidekick and for itunes. Also on a side note, after using my iphone 3gs for a week or so, I honestly haven't run into the flash video issue enough to induce anger whatsoever, at least not nearly as much as I thought it would. Most videos I didn't think would play go right into quicktime, which I imagine would do the same on the ipad. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

08-20-2010, 08:25 AM	#18
Eagle53 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPad... I am waiting for this. The Eee Pad. http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/a...nch-eee-table/ 10 hour battery life, will come with Android 3.0 (gingerbread), usb ports, flash support, front facing camera and all for $399. They will also have an 8 inch version for $300.