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sjslacker
Footballguy
http://www.soundmancaraudio.com/home/2010/...d-in-a-car.html
Pretty cool link customizing the iPad into a car. The
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Pretty cool link customizing the iPad into a car. The
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Insoxicated
What about that statement gave you the impression he WASN'T able to do that?
native apps (itunes, mail, etc) can run simultaneously while non-native apps can only run one at a time (but can do so while using the native apps I believe)
gmbacm
Footballguy
Same thing on the ipod touch. It "triangulates" your position. It isnt as accurate as a GPS, and wont work at all if there isnt a good wifi coverage. As an occasional use it might pass, but if you want GPS get the 3G unit.
Redding
Footballguy
Huh? Of course it does.
Redding
Footballguy
My bad. iPad. Yes, as icon noted, you can listen to music and run other native apps in the background. So I left my iPod at home.Stupid vowels...
ETA: actually, going back and looking at my post, I MEANT to say "iPod" as I typed it, because that's what the music app is called. But I see why that can be super confusing.
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Insoxicated
Innernets R HardI figured the 700k units was a bit ambitious. 300k units in the first day is still an obscene number. If you're goal is to paint this launch as anything other than a rousing success you're going to have to do a little better than this
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No problem. Thanks. The lack of multitasking is an obstacle. But at least it's not so bad you don't have to carry the ipod and ipad. Am I right in understanding, you can listen to music on the ipad (via itunes) and do pretty much anything else? In other words, surf the web while listening to itunes?JMy bad. iPad. Yes, as icon noted, you can listen to music and run other native apps in the background. So I left my iPod at home.Stupid vowels...ETA: actually, going back and looking at my post, I MEANT to say "iPod" as I typed it, because that's what the music app is called. But I see why that can be super confusing.
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Insoxicated
Some of the issues are going to be fixed or are already fixed.
Multitasking : Not as much of an issue as some folks make it out to be, but due to be fixed in 2-3 months with the new iPhone OS release coming up.
Printing : Already multiple apps that support printing over WiFi.
I think what a lot of people are doing is focusing on this like its' a finished product. Yes, the USB ports (fixable thru adapter) and lack of camera are physical limitations but this device is a thin client that is designed to be more of a canvas for the apps that are developed for it. We're 3 days past launch date and there are thousands of native apps already. Give this thing 6mo or a year and functionality will be increased by orders of magnitude due to massive amounts of apps that will be coming online for it.
Not saying that as a "fanboy", that's just common sense when dealing with this type of platform.
We've only seen a fraction of what this thing will be capable of.
Multitasking : Not as much of an issue as some folks make it out to be, but due to be fixed in 2-3 months with the new iPhone OS release coming up.
Printing : Already multiple apps that support printing over WiFi.
I think what a lot of people are doing is focusing on this like its' a finished product. Yes, the USB ports (fixable thru adapter) and lack of camera are physical limitations but this device is a thin client that is designed to be more of a canvas for the apps that are developed for it. We're 3 days past launch date and there are thousands of native apps already. Give this thing 6mo or a year and functionality will be increased by orders of magnitude due to massive amounts of apps that will be coming online for it.
Not saying that as a "fanboy", that's just common sense when dealing with this type of platform.
We've only seen a fraction of what this thing will be capable of.
the moops
Footballguy
Yes.You can do this on all heir devices (ipod, iphone, ipad).They (Apple) have done a very poor job of communicating this whole thing.
For you tech guys,On stuff like multitasking or printing, am I understanding you right that you believe that will be an OS issue and an ipad bought today ought to be fine with just an OS upgrade?In other words, it's not goign to be a thing of "hey, now the ipad's multitask. But all you guys that bought gen 1 are out of luck"?J
Thanks.J
belljr
Footballguy
serious question - I know I asked before but wanted to get a better understanding.
My ripped movies and songs, I know you can sync but I don't want to sync. I want to drap and drop.
I don't think IPODs can do this, can the Ipad do it? Will the ipad recongize them wherever they are assuming correct format
Worst case can you do it with the USB accessory?
My ripped movies and songs, I know you can sync but I don't want to sync. I want to drap and drop.
I don't think IPODs can do this, can the Ipad do it? Will the ipad recongize them wherever they are assuming correct format
Worst case can you do it with the USB accessory?
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Redding
Footballguy
Yes, you can drag and drop. I don't "sync" my iPod either, never have, because I don't want it to auto-update stuff. I just add stuff when I want to.Same can be done with iPad. As an example, I have some workout videos that I downloaded from the web and was able to drag and drop onto my iPad, so I can do the workouts on the road from a hotel room.
Redding
Footballguy
Joe,Things like multitasking are all implemented in software, so the expectation is, for software update-type things like multitasking and/or flash, you'll be able to just download the updated OS on to the same device and be good to go. Obviously the same can't be said for camera, which is the only other functionality I wish I had on here, even if just for the couple times a year I see something cool or funny on the street and want to snap a photo.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Thanks Oat. I'll be interested to see if the typing improves over the next few months to where you're comfortable posting/emailing/IMing as often as you did on a laptop/netbook, or if the iPad becomes mostly a reader/internet browser and you save your net interaction for when you're using a physical keyboard.Glad you're enjoying it; I'm hoping to swing by a store and play with it today.
Card Trader
Footballguy
300k is still a ton and obviously the thing is an "instant hit", but you have to laugh at the 700k figure, colossally off.
Card Trader
Footballguy
Wow, now that is pretty neat! A driving hazard for sure, but cool as hell.http://www.soundmancaraudio.com/home/2010/...d-in-a-car.html
Pretty cool link customizing the iPad into a car. Thein me is going
gmbacm
Footballguy
can you elaborate here? I think he means drag and drop with out having to use itunes but as a drive on your computer, or any computer in which you dont have to have your ipod/ipad setup in itunes. I was under the impression you cant do this, at least I cant on my touch. Id love to be able to avoid using itunes and get content easily from multiple computers.
belljr
Footballguy
correct. I have a ton of movies shows that are in mp4 format that I drag onto my phone. can i do this on the ipad
Getinthemix
Footballguy
The fact that he stated he was listening to his ipOd and reading his ipAd.A=/ OWhat about that statement gave you the impression he WASN'T able to do that?native apps (itunes, mail, etc) can run simultaneously while non-native apps can only run one at a time (but can do so while using the native apps I believe)
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Didn't watch the entire thing, but is it designed for the iPad to be removable? If so, very cool. If not, why would you want to buy a portable device and then anchor it to your car?Wow, now that is pretty neat! A driving hazard for sure, but cool as hell.http://www.soundmancaraudio.com/home/2010/...d-in-a-car.html
Pretty cool link customizing the iPad into a car. The
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Chunky Soup
Footballguy
Much faster. iBooks. And the screen makes you never want to look at the iPhone again. When people say "it's just an iPod Touch with a bigger screen" they're partly right. But it's a huge bonus because the native apps and downloadable apps take advantage of this screen and make it an awesome experience.
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
I still love my ipad mini. I am excited to see the 2nd and 3rd gen Ipads.
Redding
Footballguy
To be clear, by "iPod" I meant the application called "iPod," and not a separate iPod device.The fact that he stated he was listening to his ipOd and reading his ipAd.A=/ OWhat about that statement gave you the impression he WASN'T able to do that?native apps (itunes, mail, etc) can run simultaneously while non-native apps can only run one at a time (but can do so while using the native apps I believe)
gmbacm
Footballguy
odd they named it that - as that will create a lot of confusion. I think it is the "the" you put in front of ipod leading to the assumption its a separate device, not an app.To be clear, by "iPod" I meant the application called "iPod," and not a separate iPod device.The fact that he stated he was listening to his ipOd and reading his ipAd.A=/ OWhat about that statement gave you the impression he WASN'T able to do that?native apps (itunes, mail, etc) can run simultaneously while non-native apps can only run one at a time (but can do so while using the native apps I believe)
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Insoxicated
THAT is what I'm talking about when I say that we've only seen the tip of the iceberg with regards to what this thing will be capable of. The beauty of a thin client like this (or any manufacuturer who launches a good tablet with tons of development support) is that the OS ideally 'gets out of the way" and is simply as intuitive a means as possible to get to the content/experience.THAT, IMO, is where apple excels. Making the computer invisible and allowing you to interact with your media/content.
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Insoxicated
Not to harp on this but genuinely curious. Is the app actually called iPod? I figured it was called iTunes still?
KGB
Footballguy
I think thats MAC from Its always sunny in Philidelphiahttp://www.soundmancaraudio.com/home/2010/...d-in-a-car.html
Pretty cool link customizing the iPad into a car. Thein me is going
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the moops
Footballguy
Same as iphone.Itunes app takes you to the store. Ipod app is the music player.
gmbacm
Footballguy
on the ipod touch its just called "music"
Redding
Footballguy
"iTunes" icon takes you to the iTunes store. "iPod" icon takes you to the music player app.
Redding
Footballguy
Went by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."
Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?
Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
I may get one anyway, if for no other reason than to keep smudges off.
Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?
Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
I may get one anyway, if for no other reason than to keep smudges off.
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Maybe one of these? http://mashable.com/2010/04/05/ipad-cases/JWent by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."
Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?
Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
I may get one anyway, if for no other reason than to keep smudges off.
the moops
Footballguy
I would not get the screen protector. I dont have one on my iphone.One of the biggest selling points, and nicest features of the iphone/ipod/ipad is the screen. Putting a protector over it definitely reduces the niceness of it.Went by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
I'd agree, just get a nice (hanky-like) cloth to remove your smudges.I would not get the screen protector. I dont have one on my iphone.One of the biggest selling points, and nicest features of the iphone/ipod/ipad is the screen. Putting a protector over it definitely reduces the niceness of it.Went by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.I may get one anyway, if for no other reason than to keep smudges off.
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
I had the apple one and really didn't like it. Cheap feel. Instead i got the incase convertible jacket. A bit more bulk and money but will really protect this thing. Also has a way to prop in landscape to a few different angles. Highly recommend if you're willing to deal with the bulk. They have it in apple stores so go check it out.Went by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
iamsmilin
I want one, but I'm not creative
I just wanted to add that I love this thing. I love the apple case for it. It's great that you can keep it at an angle and read or view standing upright. I haven't read all 8 pages so appologies if this is redundant. Here is my review of the apps we have used to so far:
ABC app: It launches all the shows on large screen, it's awesome since Hulu doesn't work on ipad
Words with friends: If you like playing scrabble, it's a very similar game. You can play with your friends or create random games. Fun!
Kindle: You can load the kindle app to the ipad and load all your previous books. It works great but you can not change the setting like you can on the iphone.
iBooks: pretty nice and it gives me a great way to read the classic since most of them are free
Disney Toy Story App: Great for kids. It's a read along story and has games. It's free but the Toy Story 2 book is $9.
Facebook: The app is pretty blurry because they have not submitted a new app for ipad and you have to use the iphone app.
Airhockey: It's pretty fun and much easier to play on the large screen. My son loves it.
That is all I can really think of now.
ABC app: It launches all the shows on large screen, it's awesome since Hulu doesn't work on ipad
Words with friends: If you like playing scrabble, it's a very similar game. You can play with your friends or create random games. Fun!
Kindle: You can load the kindle app to the ipad and load all your previous books. It works great but you can not change the setting like you can on the iphone.
iBooks: pretty nice and it gives me a great way to read the classic since most of them are free
Disney Toy Story App: Great for kids. It's a read along story and has games. It's free but the Toy Story 2 book is $9.
Facebook: The app is pretty blurry because they have not submitted a new app for ipad and you have to use the iphone app.
Airhockey: It's pretty fun and much easier to play on the large screen. My son loves it.
That is all I can really think of now.
Jason Bourne
Footballguy
Just curious - what is the confusion?On the app icon it says "iPod"Anyone who as an iphone would recognize it - I use my phone as my defacto iPod now.So if someone says I was listening to the ipod while on my ipad - you are concerned people won't know what you are talking about?
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
OS 4.0 sneak peak on thursday. Be interesting to see if it multitasks. I'm betting it will.
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Redding
Footballguy
Thanks, good link. Two things I like about the Apple one above these others is it is very slim and, more importantly, doubles as a stand that props it up and makes landscape typing much easier. That said, one of these may be a good interim solution.Maybe one of these? http://mashable.com/2010/04/05/ipad-cases/JWent by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."
Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?
Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
I may get one anyway, if for no other reason than to keep smudges off.
Redding
Footballguy
I've read multiple reviews on this case and it is supposedly the best one, but it supposedly also adds a bit of bulk and weight to it. Still, maybe worth the trade off?I had the apple one and really didn't like it. Cheap feel. Instead i got the incase convertible jacket. A bit more bulk and money but will really protect this thing. Also has a way to prop in landscape to a few different angles. Highly recommend if you're willing to deal with the bulk. They have it in apple stores so go check it out.Went by the Apple store by central park over lunch to try and get the Apple case (the one that is slim and folds back to a stand as well). They were sold out. Guy said that 80% of the iPads they sold were sold with that case. Also on the Apple store online for that case it just says it will ship in "late April."Bummer. May need to pick something up in the interim. Anyone else have any good cases they've found?Also, I was planning to get a clear screen protector film like my friends have on their iPhones -- it reduces glare, protects the screen, and helps keep it smudge free. The guy at the store said not to bother with a screen protector, and they you don't need one for these new screens.
Redding
Footballguy
This has surprised me -- I can't believe they don't have a dedicated Facebook app yet. But that HAS to be coming any minute now.Also, when you said you got all the classics for free, where did you download those from? From the iBooks store? Or somewhere else? There are a ton I've always wanted to re-read or catch up on.
Redding
Footballguy
Also, one other thing I was apparently wrong about regarding the NY Times App -- this is based on a discussion with Memphis Foundry a few pages back:
The app DOES seem to store the current edition of the Times on the device itself (the "Editor's Choice" version, so I don't think it's the whole thing, but just the articles they choose for the app). So today, even though I don't have Wifi at my office or on the subway, I was able to read the articles and click through them. I was wondering if it was maybe just the articles I clicked on previously, stored in cache or something, but I tried clicking on some articles that I don't remember exploring earlier and sure enough the full text was there.
This is huge for us subway commuters, and a huge help for this wifi-only version.
ETA: It says it is in "Offline Mode," and doesn't show all the videos/content embedded in the articles (or maybe those were just links to advertising?), but the full text is there.
The app DOES seem to store the current edition of the Times on the device itself (the "Editor's Choice" version, so I don't think it's the whole thing, but just the articles they choose for the app). So today, even though I don't have Wifi at my office or on the subway, I was able to read the articles and click through them. I was wondering if it was maybe just the articles I clicked on previously, stored in cache or something, but I tried clicking on some articles that I don't remember exploring earlier and sure enough the full text was there.
This is huge for us subway commuters, and a huge help for this wifi-only version.
ETA: It says it is in "Offline Mode," and doesn't show all the videos/content embedded in the articles (or maybe those were just links to advertising?), but the full text is there.
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