shellylh Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 You might want to check with Shellyh as to what she uses. I seem to recall in the iPad apps thread that she used something else and liked it. ReaddleDocs = good Goodreader = not so good Seriously, spend the few extra dollars on ReaddleDocs, it is much simpler to use than Goodreader. For example, it is really really easy to move an entire folder of documents in ReaddleDocs, not as easy in Goodreader. It is easy to use ReaddleDocs to download a file from the web (probably can also do this on Goodreader also, didn't try it out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Seven DIY iPad Stands for Six Bucks or Less - apple ipad - Lifehacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 calling the ipad a bigger ipod touch is kinda like calling a shovel a big spoon. Sure, it's similar in concept, but they're different tools for different jobs.Saying that the iPad is different from an iPod Touch in the same way that a shovel is different from a spoon is disingenuous -- they run the exact same software -- albeit with minor branching -- they have more or less the same internals, what varies the most in its physiognomy is largely cosmetic. Yes, the larger real estate and whatnot (is there an "and whatnot" besides speakers?) leads to slightly different usage, but other than "not putting it in one's pocket", I'm pretty sure I don't "get" the difference. Actually, one thing you showed me probably illustrated the difference best -- I would never play Samurai Sudoku on an iPod Touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 You barely saw what it's capable of. I'd never use vnc for real work on a touch, and I regularly do on the iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 No argument there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 iPad Chain makes Flavor Flav obsolete -- Engadget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Free iPad stand: Make an iPad stand from its own packaging materials - Boing Boing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Virginia Campbell, a 99-year-old woman from Lake Oswego, has finally bought her first computer -- an Apple iPad. "It's changed her life," one of her daughters told OregonLive.com. Virginia has been an avid reader most of her life, but she suffers from glaucoma, making reading increasingly difficult. Because of the iPad's ability to adjust the brightness of the page and to increase the font by simply tapping, Virginia has been able to take up her beloved past-time again. Not only is she reading again, she's writing again too. 99 year-old loves her first computer -- an iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Because I am such a valued customer of Apple, they are going to take back my WiFi and waive the restocking fee so I can keep the 3G. I decided with the new phone hopefully coming out that I would go legit. Even if I decide to keep a JB phone to use with the 3G, I will now have the option of paying the monthly fee for 3G use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 nice, who'd you talk to about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I called 1-800-myapple, followed prompts for return, then asked for a representative. I told him what I wanted to do, he looked at my purchase history and said they would waive the restocking fee and would send me a fedex shipping label. It would take 3 to 5 days to process upon receipt back at Apple. I will send back sometime next week as the 3G should be here Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 That's some solid customer service right there. Nice to see companies will to make rational exceptions to policies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 For that/those Daft Punk fan(s)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 They gave me until 5/6 to get it back to them which means I can safely ship it on Thursday or even Friday, the day the 3G arrives. The destination is PA so 3 or 4 days by Fedex should be no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Because I am such a valued customer of Apple, they are going to take back my WiFi and waive the restocking fee so I can keep the 3G. I decided with the new phone hopefully coming out that I would go legit. Even if I decide to keep a JB phone to use with the 3G, I will now have the option of paying the monthly fee for 3G use. That is nice of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 That is nice of them. I thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 As it looks like the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit started shipping a few days ago. Curious if anyone got theirs and was the rumored USB Audio functionality in place? Will decide if I'll be using a Pico or a Pico Slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I thought so. Just don't hit your lifetime limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 iPad Camera Kit finally in buyers’ hands - SlashGear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Someone needs to actually test USB devices like audio instead of reporting "it looks like." Grrrr. Still hoping for using with Pico, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 It seems there would have to be some kind of software switch to activate or use a USB DAC, and I don't think there's an app for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Some encouraging news: Dear Aunt TUAW: Can I use a USB keyboard or headset with my iPad? - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Some encouraging news: Dear Aunt TUAW: Can I use a USB keyboard or headset with my iPad? - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) Oh my ... I might have to pick up the camera kit. I'd LOVE to stream music over the network to my Pico. I do that w/ my laptop now, but get sick of that thing burning up on my lap. Plus, I'm hoping to leave the laptop at the office once I get my iPad. The only thing I think I'd miss if I did that would be streaming music to the Pico ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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