iPad thread: Tips, Tricks, Apps...

[Nawty]

Can you clean the cum off the screen easily or does it need some special spray and elbow grease ??...or would daffney's tongue suffice ?

[Travelmate]

^Pervert

[Wallalai]

does it need some special spray and elbow grease

An iTowel is the only thing you need.

[DaffyDuck]

^ The screen has an oleophobic coating, so Nawty and Butterfly should just slide off cleanly.

(smart people will get this one right away, for the rest, there's Google... or a dictionary)

[slackula]

The screen has an oleophobic coating, so Nawty and Butterfly should just slide off cleanly.

The idiophobic Apple logo on it should be enough to protect it from them.

[DaffyDuck]

The screen has an oleophobic coating, so Nawty and Butterfly should just slide off cleanly.

The idiophobic Apple logo on it should be enough to protect it from them.

Fair point. Well made.

[Butterfly]

^ see my point exactly, mactards masturbation, in public on the top of that

[slackula]

The final nail for the coffin of the abomination known as Flash has been pounded in:

Zombo.com in HTML5!

[Wallalai]

iPad definitely a threat to Windows

Published on May 18, 2010 By Frogboy
I’m going to write more about this shortly but having had my iPad for about 3 weeks I have to say that the iPad and other devices like it are going to murder large sections of the Windows based market.
And as a Windows software developer, that doesn’t make me happy.
If you are producing “stuff” the Windows-centric world is still central. But for everyone else who are consumers of content, these new devices are a huge threat.
It’s not the form factor per se. Not that it’s a “tablet”. I’ll boil it down:

1. Instant on. It just works. I want to check email, look at my schedule for the day, look at Facebook, view something on YouTube, check out some news headlines, or just watch a movie, the iPad (and future devices of its class) are just much more convenient.
I love my ThinkPad T400. But when I go to it, I have to pray whether it’ll come out of sleep. If it does come out of sleep, it’ll be slow. Maybe it will be out of batteries. Who knows. What I do know is that it’s far too slow as a consumer device. Netbooks are even worse. It seems like such a little thing – instant on. But it’s the difference between a DVR and a VCR in terms of leap of effective functionality.

2. Speed. Similar to #1, I can check my email, look at my various RSS feeds and scan my schedule in less than 30 seconds. On a Windows based PC, I’d still be waiting for Outlook to get done doing its thing or dealing with some Windows update that came in during the night that rebooted my machine. (and yes, I know you can alter these settings but with Windows, Microsoft has made productivity the enemy and made all the defaults set to fight productivity). If I just want to check something out on Wikipedia or check a web page, nothing beats the speed of an iPad (or a future Android based tablet).

3. The App store. I have downloaded (and paid for) a lot of $2.00 programs that are just amazing. It’s not that you couldn’t make these on the PC, it’s just that people would scream that it should be free. And as a developer, I can tell you, I won’t spend time making stuff “for free” when I could be spending that time with my kids unless it’s a labor of love. As a result, a lot of cool little programs are being made because developers can actually get paid for making cool stuff.
Now, some of these things apply to an iPod Touch or an Android mobile device or an iPhone. But the form factor (size of the device) are key here in terms of usability.


The 3 things I mention here are so outshine the Windows PC experience that if Microsoft doesn’t get off its duff and start addressing them soon then I predict Windows will become purely a content creation device whose content is primarily consumed elsewhere. There’s really no excuse that in 2010, Windows is in the shape its in (particularly with regard to instant on).
The iPad is only the beginning. Once Android devices and WebOS devices show up, it could spell the beginning of the end of Windows dominance.

[Butterfly]

an interesting article on the iPAD

iPad A Disappointment: 12 Reasons Not To Buy it – SoftSailor

1. Design

The iPad is indeed just “an iPhone on steroids.” Have you seen all of those Apple tablet renderings before the launch? Some of them were great and a giant iPhone or a giant iPod (if you prefer it this way) is just ugly. There are and there will be more beautiful tablets on the market.

2. Multitasking

This is a tablet PC. It’s a computer and you cannot run simultaneous apps? What if I want to browse the web, tweet, check email, and listen to music in the same time? I won’t be able to do that.

3. Front-facing camera

I’d like a tablet PC with a webcam for video-conferencing calls, but Apple has said “No!” once again to a front-facing camera. Also there isn’t a camera on the back, even though it would be awkward to take pictures holding up a 9-inch device.

4. Adobe Flash support

HTML5 is becoming more and more popular, and some browsers support it, but Adobe Flash Player remains the web standard if you want computer-like browsing experience. The Nokia N900 has it and the Mozilla-based Maemo browser is probably the best mobile browser in the world. Users WILL to read newspapers on the iPad and I’m sure they’ll also want to watch some YouTube videos, but… you know the story. There’s an app for that too…

5. Pricing

The Apple iPad is expensive and you cannot use regular connectors from your other devices. You will have to use some expensive Apple stuff. A physical keyboard is not included in the package, you’ll have to buy it yourself. Want a camera? Pay for it! Can you buy a conventional camera? No, you have to buy Apple’s camera connection kit. The iPad case is also not included in the package so this means that you will have to dig deep into your pockets.

6. Battery

Although the iPad is expected to run 24 hours on a single charge, things will change if play games and use WiFi or 3G connections during the day. Do you really think that this device will run a whole day? It won’t and there is no removable battery. Nowadays many consumers are buying an extra battery in order to replace the one in the device when it runs out. Non-removable battery means that you can run out of battery when you need it the most.

7. Processor

Steve Jobs said that Apple cannot make a less than $500 product that it’s not garbage. Well, Apple made a $500 product that is garbage. The iPad is powered by a 1GHz Apple A4 custom-built processor, and seriously guys, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon has the same core speed and it’s a chip for phones. You’re using a computer!

8. Operating system

We were all expecting something innovative from Apple and a new OS would have been great. iPhone OS 3.2 is not a big improvement over iPhone OS 3.1.3 currently available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The iPad really is just a big iPhone and that won’t help you at all.

9. Micro SIM

The iPad requires a micro SIM card in order to use the 3G network. You can’t use your conventional SIM 3G card and you’ll have to buy another one only from AT&T.

10. Carrier

Rumors said that Verizon is preparing its store managers for Wednesday (January 27th.) because it’s going to be a big day. We thought that the iPad will be subsidized by Verizon, but instead we’re stuck with AT&T’s crappy 3G network again.

11. TV-out

You might purchase videos from the iTunes store and download them to your iPad. You could watch them on the large 9-inch screen, however, I’d like to watch it on a HDTV. Oh, there’s not HDMI port, not even a TV-out connector.

12. Name

People began making fun of the iPad even before its release and that’s thanks to Apple. It happens each time Cupertino releases a new product, but it’s funnier and funnier. Even though iTablet wouldn’t have been better, it’s too late now as a UK company has launched a tablet PC with this name.

[DaffyDuck]

"...then I predict Windows will become purely a content creation device whose content is primarily consumed elsewhere...."

Not even that, since you can't produce any content for the iPad (except, maybe, books) on a PC.

The iPad/iPhone SDK is Mac only.

I'm sure Mr. "I've never done anything in my life" will be chiming in momentarily with a long list of non-reasons on why the iPad sucks -- not a single point of which would be relevant, applicable, or accurate. As usual.

[Wallalai]

^ Agree and Mr. "I've never done anything in my life" is not even able to read my article properly.

It doesn't focus only on the iPad, it says: I have to say that the iPad and other devices like it are going to murder large sections of the Windows based market.

But with eyes full of shit I understand it's difficult to read.

[DaffyDuck]

^ Agree and Mr. "I've never done anything in my life" is not even able to read my article properly.

Oh? He said something?

[DaffyDuck]

Survey: 30% of customers held off on netbooks to buy an iPad

Read more: Survey: 30% of customers held off on netbooks to buy an iPad | MacNN

Apple's iPad may be having a significant impact on the netbook market, according to a Retrevo study. The company recently surveyed people who were considering buying an iPad or netbook. Nearly a third of respondents claimed to have bought an iPad after holding off on a netbook purchase after Apple's tablet was announced in January.

The survey also suggests that 40 percent waited for the iPad to come out but eventually purchased a netbook, while 30 percent claimed the tablet did not delay them from buying a netbook.

Retrevo also researched current trends now that the iPad has been on the market for a short time. Of customers looking to buy an iPad or netbook, 78 percent of the respondents are "leaning toward" an iPad. Aside from the iPad numbers, 65 percent chose a full-size notebook over a netbook.

Separate reports suggest that Apple is already producing between 1 and 1.5 million iPads every month, with the potential to ramp up manufacturing to reach 2.5 million units if necessary. Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty recently corroborated the Retrevo study's conclusions, claiming that the iPad has already caused the netbook market to collapse. Other research groups, such as iSuppli, expect the netbook market to grow despite the accelerating pace of iPad sales.

Editor's note: Although the Retrevo survey gathered information from over 1,000 Internet users in the US market, the study does not necessarily reflect the wider market. Current studies lack complete sales numbers from the second quarter of the year.

[phomsanuk]

Looks nice but it's neither fish nor fowl too much of a hybrid

[DaffyDuck]

Looks nice but it's neither fish nor fowl too much of a hybrid

You need to use one.

[Butterfly]

an interesting article on the iPAD

iPad A Disappointment: 12 Reasons Not To Buy it – SoftSailor

1. Design

The iPad is indeed just “an iPhone on steroids.” Have you seen all of those Apple tablet renderings before the launch? Some of them were great and a giant iPhone or a giant iPod (if you prefer it this way) is just ugly. There are and there will be more beautiful tablets on the market.

2. Multitasking

This is a tablet PC. It’s a computer and you cannot run simultaneous apps? What if I want to browse the web, tweet, check email, and listen to music in the same time? I won’t be able to do that.

3. Front-facing camera

I’d like a tablet PC with a webcam for video-conferencing calls, but Apple has said “No!” once again to a front-facing camera. Also there isn’t a camera on the back, even though it would be awkward to take pictures holding up a 9-inch device.

4. Adobe Flash support

HTML5 is becoming more and more popular, and some browsers support it, but Adobe Flash Player remains the web standard if you want computer-like browsing experience. The Nokia N900 has it and the Mozilla-based Maemo browser is probably the best mobile browser in the world. Users WILL to read newspapers on the iPad and I’m sure they’ll also want to watch some YouTube videos, but… you know the story. There’s an app for that too…

5. Pricing

The Apple iPad is expensive and you cannot use regular connectors from your other devices. You will have to use some expensive Apple stuff. A physical keyboard is not included in the package, you’ll have to buy it yourself. Want a camera? Pay for it! Can you buy a conventional camera? No, you have to buy Apple’s camera connection kit. The iPad case is also not included in the package so this means that you will have to dig deep into your pockets.

6. Battery

Although the iPad is expected to run 24 hours on a single charge, things will change if play games and use WiFi or 3G connections during the day. Do you really think that this device will run a whole day? It won’t and there is no removable battery. Nowadays many consumers are buying an extra battery in order to replace the one in the device when it runs out. Non-removable battery means that you can run out of battery when you need it the most.

7. Processor

Steve Jobs said that Apple cannot make a less than $500 product that it’s not garbage. Well, Apple made a $500 product that is garbage. The iPad is powered by a 1GHz Apple A4 custom-built processor, and seriously guys, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon has the same core speed and it’s a chip for phones. You’re using a computer!

8. Operating system

We were all expecting something innovative from Apple and a new OS would have been great. iPhone OS 3.2 is not a big improvement over iPhone OS 3.1.3 currently available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The iPad really is just a big iPhone and that won’t help you at all.

9. Micro SIM

The iPad requires a micro SIM card in order to use the 3G network. You can’t use your conventional SIM 3G card and you’ll have to buy another one only from AT&T.

10. Carrier

Rumors said that Verizon is preparing its store managers for Wednesday (January 27th.) because it’s going to be a big day. We thought that the iPad will be subsidized by Verizon, but instead we’re stuck with AT&T’s crappy 3G network again.

11. TV-out

You might purchase videos from the iTunes store and download them to your iPad. You could watch them on the large 9-inch screen, however, I’d like to watch it on a HDTV. Oh, there’s not HDMI port, not even a TV-out connector.

12. Name

People began making fun of the iPad even before its release and that’s thanks to Apple. It happens each time Cupertino releases a new product, but it’s funnier and funnier. Even though iTablet wouldn’t have been better, it’s too late now as a UK company has launched a tablet PC with this name.

Quack Quack must have missed this

[Butterfly]

will Quack Quack and iPad tards be wearing this ? no doubt, should impressed a few bargirls



Fans of iPad Seek a New Bag - WSJ.com

[Blake7]

- I have the WiFi only model right now, but will get the 3G model when it's out, as I can use it with my TRUE move SIM (once exchanged for a microSIM) on the same 3G prepaid data plan.


Enjoy

Hi Daffy,
so how does the pre-paid thing work with I-phones and I-pads then?
I didnt think it was possible to bring in an Iphone or Ipad from overseas, unlock it and pop in a pre-paid 3G sim?
Would have thought it would be pretty expensive as well going down the pre-paid route?

[DaffyDuck]

Hi Daffy,
so how does the pre-paid thing work with I-phones and I-pads then?
I didnt think it was possible to bring in an Iphone or Ipad from overseas, unlock it and pop in a pre-paid 3G sim?
Would have thought it would be pretty expensive as well going down the pre-paid route?

The iPad 3G radio is, by default, unlocked - so there is no problem buying an iPad anywhere in the world, and using a compatible SIM in it.

My iPhone is an Apple unlocked iPhone, purchased in Hong Kong, so I have the same convenience, without the hassles of hacks and unlocks (which never work well, anyways).

I use a TRUEmove SIM in my iPhone, which offers a 600 Baht, unlimited internet access plan (which, in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Phuket gives you 3G as well). Voice minutes and SMS credits can be topped up via pre-paid cards.

As long as you stay in covered areas, TRUE actually provides a pretty decent service. I also use(d) AIS, but as TRUE is an iPhone approved carrier, the SIM is not just recognized immediately, but configuration is automatic.

AIS has a smaller 3G coverage area, albeit recently it has started a test in Korat city with 3G as well. Their 3G is metered service, though, while TRUE is unlimited.

I prefer my broadband in the all-you-can-eat variety, and with an iPhone or iPad, so should you ;-)

[Butterfly]

don't buy an iPhone, Blake, the girls in nana will be laughing at you

that and your metrosexual shoes, you will have the perfect outfit of a poof

[Blake7]

^ thanks Daffy.
600 baht is pretty good - that's per month, right? And you can just turn up at a True shop to buy one - no need for a work permit or anything?
And then you just pay the regular PASG rates for calls?
All sound so easy.
Butterfly - they are not laughing at me, they are laughing at the sweat patch on your buttock crease.

[Butterfly]

^ they will be laughing at you soon though

there was a promo at Central, buy one iPhone, get one Free

[Butterfly]

600 baht is pretty good - that's per month, right? And you can just turn up at a True shop to buy one - no need for a work permit or anything?

didn't we investigate this once ? I think they wanted some kind of legal paperwork, probably a work permit, most tel contract do here.

Ask one of your mia noi to set you up, should be easy

[Blake7]

Daffy seems to think you can do as it as PAYG without a contract?