iPad thread: Tips, Tricks, Apps...

[DaffyDuck]

The iPad's out -- it's not in Thailand yet, but that shouldn't stop us from discussing what apps are cool, and how to use it.

- 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.

- no camera in iPad? No problem, download 'Camera-A' (iPad) and 'Camera-B' (iPhone). Now, use your iPhone camera and and snap pictures with the iPad. Much better than a static camera :-)

- iPad does not support the Bluetooth headset profile -- so you can't use BT headsets with your VOIP apps. Your regular wired headphones with Mic work just fine, though. This is the only real disappointment, so far, but I also understand that's just a software issue.

- AIM for iPad is so-so. Serves a purpose, but as lame as the iPhone version. I'm waiting for Beejive.

- Wordpress for iPad kicks ass!

- GoodReader -- the ultimate media reader.

- StreamToMe - stream your videos directly from your Mac or a Mac server anywhere. The nicest part, it transcodes various video formats on the fly -- no need to convert.

- Just spend the $30 and get iWork - Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. Worth it.

- THINGS, best GTD ToDo list app.

- Toodledo -- good ToDo app, networked, and allows sharing with other people.

- Oh, and if you like astronomy -- Distant Suns for iPad.

Enjoy

[filch]

[Butterfly]

I have the WiFi only model right now, but will get the 3G model when it's out

how many hours did you wait for yours, tard ?

[slackula]

That iCade thing looks like it would be a blast!

ThinkGeek :: iCade - iPad Arcade Cabinet

[mrsquirrel]

Has apple released a press release yet on the intermittent wifi issues people are suffering from?

[Butterfly]

Wifi on apple has never be their strong, all their machines seems to be suffering from some WIFI issues, this is well documented on apple fan forums apparently

[slimboyfat]

I just don't get it.

[Butterfly]

^ here, the answer

[Spin]

Is the icade the thing steve jobs was talking about when he declared the ipad as a "game changer"?

[filch]

I just don't get it.

Me neither, I posted that iCade thing as a bit of fun poking. $500 for a retro arcade machine that isn't portable?!

Some people just have more money than sense.

[Spin]

Some people just have more money than sense.

In the case of mactards, they only have money.

[Scaramanga]

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.

Did you know that True Move is censoring many websites in Thailand. Try using GPRS or 3G with your mobile phone on any of the WordPress.com all you will get is “Access Denied (policy_denied)” message.

[ItsRobsLife]

No camera.!? No Bluetooth.!? 3G in Thailand.!? No keyboard.!? Not Pocketsized.!?

I wonder how long it will take to end up in the bottom of a drawer?

[mrsquirrel]

No camera.!? No Bluetooth.!? 3G in Thailand.!? No keyboard.!? Not Pocketsized.!? I wonder how long it will take to end up in the bottom of a drawer?

wipe clean though for when Daffy wacks off over his porn collection on the bus

[harrybarracuda]

From the current issue of Viz top tips:

APPLE'S new iPad makes a great iPhone for giants who don't like talking or taking photos.

[slackula]

In the case of mactards, they only have money.

And a full blown UNIX certified OS. Cleaned out your registry lately?

[The Fresh Prince]

I received this message today from my blackberry guy in mbk.

"Price of ipad today
16g 27500bt
64g 38500bt"

[Butterfly]

mac fans oWnED again, tell me something new

BBC News - Apple iPad users report wi-fi problems

[slackula]

From Buttfly's link:

The iPad went on sale in the US on 3 April and sold more than 300,000 units on its first day.
Apple said that one million applications and more than 250,000 e-books were downloaded on the same day.

Clearly a disaster for Apple..

[mrsquirrel]

Apple 'planning smaller iPad'

A more compact version of the iPad will go on sale early next year, according to an influential analyst



By Claudine Beaumont, Technology Editor
Published: 4:21PM BST 08 Apr 2010
Comments 4 | Comment on this article

Apple could launch a 'nano' version of its iPad computer early next year, according to an influential analyst Photo: REUTERS


The so-called "iPad mini" will feature a screen somewhere between 5in and 7in, compared to the current iPad's 9.7in display, said Mingchi Kuo, an analyst with DigiTimes Research.
The device will hit shops during the first quarter of 2011, and will cost less than $400, said Kuo, who had spoken to sources within the component manufacturing industry. Kuo said the iPad mini would be Apple's attempt to appeal to consumers looking for a highly portable, full-colour reading device, with little need for inputting text.

Kuo also said that rival tablet computers, such as the HP Slate, were unlikely to provide stiff competition for the iPad, which went on sale in the United States at the weekend, selling more than 300,000 units. The Slate's reliance on an Intel processor will make it more power-hungry than the iPad, said Kuo.


The launch of the iPad signalled the start of a busy week for Apple. The company is also unveiling details of its new iPhone operating system, iPhone OS 4.0, and is expected to launch its own mobile advertising platform to compete with Google's AdMob service.
The software update will bring multitasking, improved app organisation and Wi-Fi syncing to the iPhone, according to technology experts.
The iPad goes on sale in the UK at the end of the month. Apple is yet to announce pricing details for the device, which started at $499 in the United States.

[lom]

I may buy one as soon as they drop in price, would be a perfect remote for my media center.

[splitlid]

this is pretty cool

[mrsquirrel]

I may buy one as soon as they drop in price, would be a perfect remote for my media center.

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50 quid gets you one of these

[DaffyDuck]

That iCade thing looks like it would be a blast!

ThinkGeek :: iCade - iPad Arcade Cabinet

I wish it were real - I would *so* have bought one already. (by the way, Slack... it's like moths to the flame, isn't it?)

Me neither, I posted that iCade thing as a bit of fun poking. $500 for a retro arcade machine that isn't portable?!

Some people just have more money than sense.

You might have missed that this 'product' was originally announced on April 1st - an April Fool's joke. It doesn't exist. (plus it only was listed at $150). It's funny how you jokers take these things actually seriously.

[DaffyDuck]

Has apple released a press release yet on the intermittent wifi issues people are suffering from?

In fact, they have. Apple posted an article yesterday explaining the WifI issues, and possible work-around.

In fact, I had the same issues, and they were caused by my network configuration at home (overlapping wifi routers) and I was able to correct the issue, by, instead, reconfiguring the network as a WDS extended network.