Did anyone order an iPad yet? - Page 4

shilala · 04-06-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

depends...

I'll leave it at that.

I'm not buying any more ipads for at least a couple months, if that helps.

04-06-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I'm not buying any more ipads for at least a couple months, if that helps.

Do you have an iPhone too Scott?

Blueface · 04-06-2010, 08:24 PM

Got to see one last night in person.
Neat toy.

shilala · 04-06-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Do you have an iPhone too Scott?

I've paid for four in the last six months. I'm thinking I should get a cut.

shilala · 04-06-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Got to see one last night in person.
Neat toy.

My buddy was playing with this one today, and all he could really muster was a "wow." He's a hardcore tech fanboi, and I was pretty set back that he was so impressed. He thinks my iphone is the second coming, so I suppose I shouldn't have been too surprised.

AD720 · 04-06-2010, 08:46 PM

So this might sound weird, and no offense to you old guys

, but what do you all think my grandfather would think of one of these?

He has a WebTV and uses it a lot but I'm wondering how much he really gets out it. Every time I am visit and have my laptop he asks where he can get one. I think a full blown laptop could be too much for him to deal with...but for light web browsing and looking at pictures this might be perfect for him. Thoughts?

shilala · 04-06-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

So this might sound weird, and no offense to you old guys

, but what do you all think my grandfather would think of one of these?

He has a WebTV and uses it a lot but I'm wondering how much he really gets out it. Every time I am visit and have my laptop he asks where he can get one. I think a full blown laptop could be too much for him to deal with...but for light web browsing and looking at pictures this might be perfect for him. Thoughts?

Gather one up and drop it in his lap, Andrew. If he likes it, let him keep it. If not, you'll find someone who can use it.
My dexterity is crap, but my eyesight is good. It's still easy for me to use.
He'd have to have internet access and a wireless router to serve the ipad. I didn't even know web tv still existed, but a dialup connection wont get it. It needs broadband. If web tv is broadband now, just ignore the last part.

St. Lou Stu · 04-06-2010, 08:56 PM

We got two at work to test app development on.

Not impressed. Once they add USB, SDcard, and some flash capabilities it'll be mucho mejor.

AD720 · 04-06-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Gather one up and drop it in his lap, Andrew. If he likes it, let him keep it. If not, you'll find someone who can use it.
My dexterity is crap, but my eyesight is good. It's still easy for me to use.
He'd have to have internet access and a wireless router to serve the ipad. I didn't even know web tv still existed, but a dialup connection wont get it. It needs broadband. If web tv is broadband now, just ignore the last part.

Yea that's what I should do. If he doesn't like it I will keep it.

He would have no problem getting high speed hooked up and I'll grab a linksys off craigslist. They already have cable TV and pay something like $20 a month for the WebTv.

JE3146 · 04-06-2010, 09:43 PM

Played with one at the college bookstore the other day while I was buying texts. Honestly, I couldn't get over the incredible amount of glare off of the screen. Absolutely useless without a matte screen. Gloss was a horrid choice for this device. Other than that it behaves like you would expect.

macpappy · 04-07-2010, 06:30 AM

I've been a Mac user since 1986. I have a 30GB Ipod Classic (the one with video). I generally love everything Apple sales but...

When I decided to get a smartphone I looked at the Iphones and decided to buy a Blackberry. For one thing I find most of the apps pretty much unnecessary in my daily life and I really don't want to be told "you have to use AT&T."

As for the Ipad, I really can't see spending the money for one in its currentl configuration. It's nothing more than a bigger version of the Ipod Touch. Now if it ran OSX, had a camera, built in microphone, etc., then I would consider it but until then I'll use my Macbook Pro or my G5 to do my computing.

Beagleone · 04-07-2010, 09:59 AM

I bought one on Monday. Like it and haven't had any issues with it. I might consider returning it for the 3G, but probably will keep it. I can use it for various work functions as well as for my personal entertainment, so it is worth the expense IMHO. Reading books and PDFs are what I would use it mostly, but the checking emails is nice too.

Funny thing yesterday: one of my brokers came to take me to lunch and was ready to give me an extra IPad he bought as a thanks for all of the business. I had to decline, more since I already bought my own, but allowed him to give it to my assistant. She was more than thrilled!!! Hopefully she won't ask for a raise this year.

King James · 04-07-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I bought one on Monday. Like it and haven't had any issues with it. I might consider returning it for the 3G, but probably will keep it. I can use it for various work functions as well as for my personal entertainment, so it is worth the expense IMHO. Reading books and PDFs are what I would use it mostly, but the checking emails is nice too.

Funny thing yesterday: one of my brokers came to take me to lunch and was ready to give me an extra IPad he bought as a thanks for all of the business. I had to decline, more since I already bought my own, but allowed him to give it to my assistant. She was more than thrilled!!! Hopefully she won't ask for a raise this year.

Nice, Tony! Not a bad gift at all

St. Lou Stu · 04-07-2010, 10:43 AM

Yeah, but will it blend?

http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/...afe&video=ipad

shilala · 04-07-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Yeah, but will it blend?

http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/...afe&video=ipad

I want that blender. That thing is exceptionally badass.

elderboy02 · 04-07-2010, 01:41 PM

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

04-07-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

JE3146 · 04-07-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

Oh but there are adapters you can buy to get 1 USB port

The most useful thing I found this device capable of, it can't do due to lack of an SD slot.

Photo preview for professional photographers AT events.

King James · 04-07-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Wow, it doesn't have USB support

I hate Apple.

sigh, yes it does.

Jordan, could show @ events with this

JE3146 · 04-07-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

sigh, yes it does.

Jordan, could show @ events with this

RAW support?

I shoot compact flash anyway, but my next body will migrate me to SD.

Either way, it's a stupid solution. Glad it was at least an afterthought. Can always hope for the next revision.

04-06-2010, 08:24 PM	#63
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Got to see one last night in person. Neat toy. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? So this might sound weird, and no offense to you old guys , but what do you all think my grandfather would think of one of these? He has a WebTV and uses it a lot but I'm wondering how much he really gets out it. Every time I am visit and have my laptop he asks where he can get one. I think a full blown laptop could be too much for him to deal with...but for light web browsing and looking at pictures this might be perfect for him. Thoughts? __________________

04-06-2010, 08:56 PM	#68
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? We got two at work to test app development on. Not impressed. Once they add USB, SDcard, and some flash capabilities it'll be mucho mejor. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

04-06-2010, 09:43 PM	#70
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Played with one at the college bookstore the other day while I was buying texts. Honestly, I couldn't get over the incredible amount of glare off of the screen. Absolutely useless without a matte screen. Gloss was a horrid choice for this device. Other than that it behaves like you would expect.

04-07-2010, 06:30 AM	#71
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? I've been a Mac user since 1986. I have a 30GB Ipod Classic (the one with video). I generally love everything Apple sales but... When I decided to get a smartphone I looked at the Iphones and decided to buy a Blackberry. For one thing I find most of the apps pretty much unnecessary in my daily life and I really don't want to be told "you have to use AT&T." As for the Ipad, I really can't see spending the money for one in its currentl configuration. It's nothing more than a bigger version of the Ipod Touch. Now if it ran OSX, had a camera, built in microphone, etc., then I would consider it but until then I'll use my Macbook Pro or my G5 to do my computing. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

04-07-2010, 09:59 AM	#72
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 832 Trading: (18)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? I bought one on Monday. Like it and haven't had any issues with it. I might consider returning it for the 3G, but probably will keep it. I can use it for various work functions as well as for my personal entertainment, so it is worth the expense IMHO. Reading books and PDFs are what I would use it mostly, but the checking emails is nice too. Funny thing yesterday: one of my brokers came to take me to lunch and was ready to give me an extra IPad he bought as a thanks for all of the business. I had to decline, more since I already bought my own, but allowed him to give it to my assistant. She was more than thrilled!!! Hopefully she won't ask for a raise this year. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

04-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#74
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Yeah, but will it blend? http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/...afe&video=ipad __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

04-07-2010, 01:41 PM	#76
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Did anyone order an iPad yet? Wow, it doesn't have USB support I hate Apple.