I am officially an iPad owner
03 July 2010, 02:18 PM
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If I'm totally honest I bought this for all the wrong reasons lol.
My reasons were as follows... To own something Apple to understand the hype, to bring something back from Florida other than trainers for once, to have something to do on the plane home,and to get a "bargain" lol
If and when magazines I read are available for the iPad I would happily read them on here. Lazy site browsing is also effortless.
Other than that I can't say I have much more use for it at all lol
Over priced, probably, but so are trainers lol.
In fairness you can do a bit more on them than just read, for me the weather and traffic apps are nice to use on a large screen.
My reasons were as follows... To own something Apple to understand the hype, to bring something back from Florida other than trainers for once, to have something to do on the plane home,and to get a "bargain" lol
If and when magazines I read are available for the iPad I would happily read them on here. Lazy site browsing is also effortless.
Other than that I can't say I have much more use for it at all lol
Over priced, probably, but so are trainers lol.
In fairness you can do a bit more on them than just read, for me the weather and traffic apps are nice to use on a large screen.
03 July 2010, 07:47 PM
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Just thought I would reply this time for the sake of replying, just to irritate Jamie 
So now I start threads opn personal problems, physical issue, dogs, mobiles phones and now Apple products too. What more could a Subaru forum want eh
So now I start threads opn personal problems, physical issue, dogs, mobiles phones and now Apple products too. What more could a Subaru forum want eh
03 July 2010, 08:14 PM
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hmmmm i guess we spoiled for choice here,although it is a staying in night tonight and i got no girl at mo can't be arsed with it tonight..maybe you could start a scooby dating/escort service snaz..But i don't want all the **** of making a profile about myself i just want to order some sooby girl like i would if ordering a chinese..i want that delivered to my door in 40 mins Grrrrrrrrrrr 
03 July 2010, 09:51 PM
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But then again we are in Florida so were lucky. Just checking the store stock now, and cant find any left.
Our 2 came from seperate stores 40 miles apart, last one from each. They have 64gb 3G left, thats it. I wonder why lol
03 July 2010, 11:00 PM
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Finally got my 32GB 3G from Curry's after ringing their helpline to enquire about stock at the local megastore, when they said they had just received some they did a "Ring & Reserve" for me which would hold it for up to 24 hours. I collected it within 1!
Still got my name on the waiting list at the apple store and best buy though, haven't got round to cancelling it yet.
03 July 2010, 11:57 PM
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lol, I only decided I wanted one a few days ago, and went on a mission to get one. Orlando, and Apopka had them in, so we did a round trip from here lol.
So come on then, fellow new owner.... what apps have appeared on yours ?
Missus is busy playing spot the difference and wheres wally. I can handle games like that, just not "playing" games lol
So come on then, fellow new owner.... what apps have appeared on yours ?
Missus is busy playing spot the difference and wheres wally. I can handle games like that, just not "playing" games lol
04 July 2010, 10:18 AM
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lol, I only decided I wanted one a few days ago, and went on a mission to get one. Orlando, and Apopka had them in, so we did a round trip from here lol.
So come on then, fellow new owner.... what apps have appeared on yours ?
Missus is busy playing spot the difference and wheres wally. I can handle games like that, just not "playing" games lol
So come on then, fellow new owner.... what apps have appeared on yours ?
Missus is busy playing spot the difference and wheres wally. I can handle games like that, just not "playing" games lol
Got a few of free ones:
WRC
TVCatchup - Allows you to view live tv channels.
A few traffic cams just to see what they were like
Flixster - movies
IMDb
NASA
Shazam
What have you got?
04 July 2010, 10:27 AM
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The more I'm using it, the more I'm loving it.
The "always on" aspect is brilliant. Having not got an iPhone or similar that sort of function is new to me.
No more waiting for my laptop to fire-up just to check my email etc.
.....yeah, yeah, I know, welcome to 2005
The "always on" aspect is brilliant. Having not got an iPhone or similar that sort of function is new to me.
No more waiting for my laptop to fire-up just to check my email etc.
.....yeah, yeah, I know, welcome to 2005
04 July 2010, 12:14 PM
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32GB 3g I dont do cheap
Whats Motion X, I will take a look in a bit
Not got much at the mo, WeatherBug, LondonTC, Shazam, NY Times, Air hockey and a few other simple stuff, oh Search 60 too lol.
What does that change? Did wonder about OS updates etc.
I dont do cheap Whats Motion X, I will take a look in a bit
Not that many at the moment to be honest. Too busy looking at them and not really buying any.
Got a few of free ones:
WRC
TVCatchup - Allows you to view live tv channels.
A few traffic cams just to see what they were like
Flixster - movies
IMDb
NASA
Shazam
What have you got?
Got a few of free ones:
WRC
TVCatchup - Allows you to view live tv channels.
A few traffic cams just to see what they were like
Flixster - movies
IMDb
NASA
Shazam
What have you got?
What does that change? Did wonder about OS updates etc.
04 July 2010, 12:30 PM
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lol cheers for that Jack, i would have expected nothing less from you
Not sure I need amazing changes to it tbh.
Oh a question for those in the know. How do you skip to the bottom/top of a page when browsing, or do you just drag?
Not sure I need amazing changes to it tbh.
Oh a question for those in the know. How do you skip to the bottom/top of a page when browsing, or do you just drag?
04 July 2010, 12:36 PM
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Picky, Picky. I don't even know how to go to the end of the page using Safari. Just a flick on my Magic Mouse does the job, you should get one, best mouse in the world.
04 July 2010, 12:58 PM
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Sadly I don't have a mouse or keyboard on my iPad as it defeats the object for me really
04 July 2010, 06:25 PM
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People keep saying they are browsing the Web with their Ipad, funny since it's not able to show Flash content meaning your thrown back about a decade as far as browsing is concerned.
04 July 2010, 06:33 PM
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From what I have been reading on various sites, a lot of the BIG websites are in the process of changing/upgrading to HTML5 to accommodate the ever growing number of iPhone and iPad owners worldwide.
04 July 2010, 07:01 PM
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Call it their fault for choice of coding, or Apple's fault for refusing to p[lay ball..... Either way, it prevented me doing something I wanted to do, so its a bit irritating.
Thank heavens for having the netbook to hand lol.
Not sure which will happen first, but Flash IS still out there, and still being used, that cannot be denied. Hopefully that wont happen too many more times.
Other than Flash content, the iPad is pretty ok at browsing, a few PITA's for me, but nothing too major.
Now to find some video's, films, or TV episodes to watch lol
04 July 2010, 07:06 PM
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HTML5 is far from being the standard and it will take years before it's implemented all over the web.
It's the lack of conveniance that bothers me, just like the lack of any USB port, or media card port. The Ipad would be ideal to show/check your digital pictures you just took with your digital camera.
Now you have to use a computer and I-tunes to get those pics on your Ipad.
It's the lack of conveniance that bothers me, just like the lack of any USB port, or media card port. The Ipad would be ideal to show/check your digital pictures you just took with your digital camera.
Now you have to use a computer and I-tunes to get those pics on your Ipad.
04 July 2010, 07:14 PM
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HTML5 is far from being the standard and it will take years before it's implemented all over the web.
It's the lack of conveniance that bothers me, just like the lack of any USB port, or media card port. The Ipad would be ideal to show/check your digital pictures you just took with your digital camera.
Now you have to use a computer and I-tunes to get those pics on your Ipad.
It's the lack of conveniance that bothers me, just like the lack of any USB port, or media card port. The Ipad would be ideal to show/check your digital pictures you just took with your digital camera.
Now you have to use a computer and I-tunes to get those pics on your Ipad.
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...co=MTM3NDc0MTM
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04 July 2010, 07:17 PM
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HTML5 is far from being the standard and it will take years before it's implemented all over the web.
It's the lack of conveniance that bothers me, just like the lack of any USB port, or media card port. The Ipad would be ideal to show/check your digital pictures you just took with your digital camera.
Now you have to use a computer and I-tunes to get those pics on your Ipad.
It's the lack of conveniance that bothers me, just like the lack of any USB port, or media card port. The Ipad would be ideal to show/check your digital pictures you just took with your digital camera.
Now you have to use a computer and I-tunes to get those pics on your Ipad.
Having just spent almost $800 on the device, I am left to spend more for any kind of protective case, another $30 for a USB converter etc... That is a little wrong imo. So to plug anything into it, I have to make my "pretty" device ugly hanging things out the bottom of it. USB or even micro USB would have been good.
Also the credit card thing. To activate the pad you need an iTunes account, and for that they want your credit card details, even if you dont want to buy anything. Want to trial MobileMe...... credit card details please ! WTF !
Grade..... B, nice try but can do better.
04 July 2010, 07:17 PM
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Apple do a camera adaptor that has a card slot and USB port for downloading photos directly from your camera.
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...co=MTM3NDc0MTM
http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...co=MTM3NDc0MTM
yeah..... for $30 !
Oh and they have not seen one in the local Apple store for over a month now lol. Smart!
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