the moops
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:X Otis is definitely being overrun by ridiculous standards by the haters (no offense oats).
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Otis
Footballguy
One man army.Otis is definitely being overrun by ridiculous standards by the haters (no offense oats).
Otis
Footballguy
So we're ignorant for not wanting to answer a question that has already been answered in here multiple times?We're not your interns, Leno.
I'm not an apple owner so I don't know what they call their laptops. And I want to see an iPad but don't want to buy one. How this makes me a "hater" or how my post deserves a is beyond me here. Seriously, I don't get your post at all.
goonsquad
Think different.
Nice. That I like. Someone with a sense of humor.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
Actually it is not AT&T; People have been able to pair their nokia phones (using other carriers) to the iPad over bluetooth, but the iPad refuses to use the phone as a modem.I'd be curious using the usb port through the camera connection kit as well, but the experts in this thread would rather respond with ambiguous responses and hints then actually experiment. I'd assume the iPadLock dictates how the usb port is used as well.
Also I disagree that using a hotspot with the iPad should be called tethering. Tethering to me has always been pairing a computer device with a phone to enable internet connectivity, not connecting a computer to a router.
goonsquad
Think different.
Don't have an iPad so I honestly don't know the specifics on this. I do know that Apple allows the iPhone to be used a tether for laptops everywhere except in the U.S., where they had to disable the functionality at AT&T's behest. I also know that an employee of mine has been able to tether the iPad using his Android phone. So it can be done. All signs point to AT&T; I see no reason Apple would care considering they are open to iPhone tethering.
Card Trader
Footballguy
You haven't fired him yet?
goonsquad
Think different.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
are they using the android as a wifi hotspot though? From what I researched I think that is the only way it works (using wifi instead of bluetooth).
There was a download for the iPhone for AT&T that allowed you to tether the iPhone to laptops without jailbreaking. Like I said previously I was able to get it to work at the time. I don't use it to tether regularly so I don't know if they have since patched this. I know the UI capability still exists on my iPhone though so I would think it still works (otherwise I think they would have removed the network ui on the iPhone).
There was a download for the iPhone for AT&T that allowed you to tether the iPhone to laptops without jailbreaking. Like I said previously I was able to get it to work at the time. I don't use it to tether regularly so I don't know if they have since patched this. I know the UI capability still exists on my iPhone though so I would think it still works (otherwise I think they would have removed the network ui on the iPhone).
I thought Apple pulled that from the app store pretty quickly. Did they ever allow it back in like they do so many apps when people complain? Netshare I think is what it was called.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
believe it or not, it was not an app, someone posted a link in the iPhone thread, maybe search that - let me take a look and see if the link still works.This wasn't the original link I used, but it looks like a non-jailbreak solution:
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Interesting. Never saw it done that way.
joey
Footballguy
I work at a artsy-high-tech company, so the latest gadgets are always popular here, especially Apple gadgets.I just picked up my iPad 3G from the mailroom, turned it on and...the "please connect to iTunes" screen comes up. UGH! They expect me to wait 3 more hours to use this thing?!?! Jerks.
California
Footballguy
Next time ask the store to do the iTunes connect for you before you leave. Let's you play with it on the way homeI work at a artsy-high-tech company, so the latest gadgets are always popular here, especially Apple gadgets.I just picked up my iPad 3G from the mailroom, turned it on and...the "please connect to iTunes" screen comes up. UGH! They expect me to wait 3 more hours to use this thing?!?! Jerks.
goonsquad
Think different.
Fat chicks use PC's.
joey
Footballguy
"picked up from the mailroom" means "I ordered it from the online apple store and it was shipped to me at work".otherwise, I would've followed your advice.Next time ask the store to do the iTunes connect for you before you leave. Let's you play with it on the way homeI work at a artsy-high-tech company, so the latest gadgets are always popular here, especially Apple gadgets.I just picked up my iPad 3G from the mailroom, turned it on and...the "please connect to iTunes" screen comes up. UGH! They expect me to wait 3 more hours to use this thing?!?! Jerks.
Otis
Footballguy
Back from Apple store. 3G 64GB in hand. I stopped in this afternoon nobody was there, but Apple and the ridiculous sensationalism don't let me buy one ... they go on sale at 5PM, and the store closed between 4 and 5. We go back a while later, big production, line of a couple hundred people probably. We get in about 15 minutes in buy one and we're out the door.
So now I need to post up my 32GB Wifi version on eBay tonight. Supposedly they are still fetching more than we paid for them if we sell internationally. Was interesting, they weren't taking cash purchases -- credit card only, so they could track who was buying them and how many. They apparently want to limit the folks who are exporting them. Some teenage kid only had cash, so he gave me his cash and I bought his on my card. Was relatively painless.
In any event, given the amount I use this thing, my fiance convinced me that the 15-30 bucks a month is totally worth it. Pretty psyched. Also, even though I was only using a little more than half my 32GB, I figured, since I seem to be using this thing a ton, it made sense to upgrade to the 64GB.
I'm going through the restore and setup now. Supposedly it is setting the thing up just as my old one was. We'll see. Also curious to see how the AT&T data plan setup works.
So now I need to post up my 32GB Wifi version on eBay tonight. Supposedly they are still fetching more than we paid for them if we sell internationally. Was interesting, they weren't taking cash purchases -- credit card only, so they could track who was buying them and how many. They apparently want to limit the folks who are exporting them. Some teenage kid only had cash, so he gave me his cash and I bought his on my card. Was relatively painless.
In any event, given the amount I use this thing, my fiance convinced me that the 15-30 bucks a month is totally worth it. Pretty psyched. Also, even though I was only using a little more than half my 32GB, I figured, since I seem to be using this thing a ton, it made sense to upgrade to the 64GB.
I'm going through the restore and setup now. Supposedly it is setting the thing up just as my old one was. We'll see. Also curious to see how the AT&T data plan setup works.
goonsquad
Think different.
Awesome.Back from Apple store. 3G 64GB in hand. I stopped in this afternoon nobody was there, but Apple and the ridiculous sensationalism don't let me buy one ... they go on sale at 5PM, and the store closed between 4 and 5. We go back a while later, big production, line of a couple hundred people probably. We get in about 15 minutes in buy one and we're out the door.So now I need to post up my 32GB Wifi version on eBay tonight. Supposedly they are still fetching more than we paid for them if we sell internationally. Was interesting, they weren't taking cash purchases -- credit card only, so they could track who was buying them and how many. They apparently want to limit the folks who are exporting them. Some teenage kid only had cash, so he gave me his cash and I bought his on my card. Was relatively painless.In any event, given the amount I use this thing, my fiance convinced me that the 15-30 bucks a month is totally worth it. Pretty psyched. Also, even though I was only using a little more than half my 32GB, I figured, since I seem to be using this thing a ton, it made sense to upgrade to the 64GB. I'm going through the restore and setup now. Supposedly it is setting the thing up just as my old one was. We'll see. Also curious to see how the AT&T data plan setup works.
Picked mine up yesterday too. This is my first non-iPod apple device. Everything working great so far. This thing is going to get used a lot.
Now I am going back through all of my pre-purchase research and getting all of apps and tweaks that I had flagged. I am using the pogo sketch stylus because it just feels natural. The keyboard is giving me zero issues going this route.
Now I am going back through all of my pre-purchase research and getting all of apps and tweaks that I had flagged. I am using the pogo sketch stylus because it just feels natural. The keyboard is giving me zero issues going this route.
welcome to the future, and trust me, the more you use it the more you'll love it.
joey
Footballguy
Half-a-day in and it's great, as expected. Typing this on it now.
One little thing that's nice about the Safari app on this bigger screen is now there's enough room for a bookmark bar across the top. One of the normal web surfing conveniences that I miss on my iPhone's little safari app.
Gotta start filling it with apps now.
Please feel free to list great Free games if you run across them...
One little thing that's nice about the Safari app on this bigger screen is now there's enough room for a bookmark bar across the top. One of the normal web surfing conveniences that I miss on my iPhone's little safari app.
Gotta start filling it with apps now.
Please feel free to list great Free games if you run across them...
Abraham
Footballguy
I played with an ipad at Best Buy this morning and can say its as impressed as I've ever been with a tech device. They have done a great job with this thing. I have a handful of gadgets that I don't use that I'll be craigslisting to get some free cash to grab an ipad.
Can anyone help me understand the two different 3g plans? How much/little is the 19$ plan compared to the $30 (or whatever). Does it require a contract, or is it a la cart?
Can anyone help me understand the two different 3g plans? How much/little is the 19$ plan compared to the $30 (or whatever). Does it require a contract, or is it a la cart?
EYLive
Footballguy
It's sad that your life is defined by your possessions. You need to buy more stuff and post about it here.
The Flying Turtle
Footballguy
From the Apple site...No-contract 3G service.AT&T 3G Data Plans for iPadData per month Price per month250MB $14.99Unlimited $29.99In the United States, 3G service is available through a breakthrough deal with AT&T. You choose the amount of data per month you want to buy — 250MB or unlimited. If you choose the 250MB plan, you’ll receive onscreen messages as you get close to your monthly data limit so you can decide whether to turn off 3G or upgrade to the unlimited plan. Best of all, there’s no contract. So if you have a business trip or vacation approaching, just sign up for the month you’ll be traveling and cancel when you get back. You don’t need to visit a store to get 3G service. You can sign up, check your data usage, manage your account, or cancel your service — all from your iPad.
The thing about the 3G plan is to know if/how fast you will get to 250megs of use. $15 gets you one month OR 250megs whichever comes first. When/if you switch to unlimited it starts a whole new billing month. So if you hit 250 in a week then you would have been better going with unlimited from the start.There is no contract.
goonsquad
Think different.
Not as sad as you trolling this thread looking for attention. Add something constructive to the conversation or move on, sport.
Otis
Footballguy
FYI, 250MB goes very fast. Im 30Mb in already, after 24hours, and i have wifi in my apartment. I'll be switching to unlimited soon.
The Flying Turtle
Footballguy
Went to Best Buy last night and while we were there I thought I would take a minute to show my wife the IPAD.
5 on display all being used, 15 people waiting to try one out.
Didn't even ask if they had any in stock.
5 on display all being used, 15 people waiting to try one out.
Didn't even ask if they had any in stock.
Cookie Boyle
Footballguy
I LOVE my iPad but I get a headache every time I turn on the Wi-Fi. Will I have the same problem with 3G?
Otis
Footballguy
Cookie Boyle
Footballguy
I'm serious.
Card Trader
Footballguy
Forgive Otis, he thinks anything said negative about ANY Apple device must be some sort of joke. It's unpossible that there are issues!!!1!1!111!!!!!I'm serious.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Went to an Apple store yesterday to test out the Ipod touch as I need to replace my old broken Ipod. Played around on the Ipad for a bit, is it really anything more than an Ipod touch with a bigger screen? I don't get it. Certainly wouldn't prefer it to a laptop or netbook.
Otis
Footballguy
If you're taking this seriously, you are pathetic. Dear fisher: ipad wifi cant give you a headache. Thanks, oatsForgive Otis, he thinks anything said negative about ANY Apple device must be some sort of joke. It's unpossible that there are issues!!!1!1!111!!!!!I'm serious.
D'OHtis
Footballguy
I think he meant a headache with connection issues, not a physical headache?If you're taking this seriously, you are pathetic. Dear fisher: ipad wifi cant give you a headache. Thanks, oatsForgive Otis, he thinks anything said negative about ANY Apple device must be some sort of joke. It's unpossible that there are issues!!!1!1!111!!!!!I'm serious.
Card Trader
Footballguy
Cookie Boyle
Footballguy
I mean a physical headache. I never have headaches except when I have a flu. So far, I get them 90% of the time, but it could just be the Wi-Fi and not the iPad.
Otis
Footballguy
My ipad gives me gas.
Otis
Footballguy
Cookie Boyle
Footballguy
3G is not gonna help with that.
Yea, I saw that. I can read. But thanks for taking the time to pad your post count.
Cookie Boyle
Footballguy
I really don't get it because there are at least 8 other Wi-Fi connections running already in the vicinity every time I turn on my iPad.
Otis
Footballguy
Based on your interpretation of what he wrote, I'm not so sure about this.
gmbacm
Footballguy
what did this set you back?Back from Apple store. 3G 64GB in hand. I stopped in this afternoon nobody was there, but Apple and the ridiculous sensationalism don't let me buy one ... they go on sale at 5PM, and the store closed between 4 and 5. We go back a while later, big production, line of a couple hundred people probably. We get in about 15 minutes in buy one and we're out the door.So now I need to post up my 32GB Wifi version on eBay tonight. Supposedly they are still fetching more than we paid for them if we sell internationally. Was interesting, they weren't taking cash purchases -- credit card only, so they could track who was buying them and how many. They apparently want to limit the folks who are exporting them. Some teenage kid only had cash, so he gave me his cash and I bought his on my card. Was relatively painless.In any event, given the amount I use this thing, my fiance convinced me that the 15-30 bucks a month is totally worth it. Pretty psyched. Also, even though I was only using a little more than half my 32GB, I figured, since I seem to be using this thing a ton, it made sense to upgrade to the 64GB. I'm going through the restore and setup now. Supposedly it is setting the thing up just as my old one was. We'll see. Also curious to see how the AT&T data plan setup works.
Abraham
Footballguy
Wife just said, "well, lets get you one. I bet you'll like that."
Question: how big is the average app? book? I have about 12G of music but don't really add a lot of tunes. But I'm imagining using the iPad for lots of reading and some games (played NBA Live and Madden on it at Best Buy - those will be "must haves.") Want to make sure I get one big enough. But if I go to the 32G with 3G, its $730. Eessh...
Question: how big is the average app? book? I have about 12G of music but don't really add a lot of tunes. But I'm imagining using the iPad for lots of reading and some games (played NBA Live and Madden on it at Best Buy - those will be "must haves.") Want to make sure I get one big enough. But if I go to the 32G with 3G, its $730. Eessh...
