Apple Tablet

[shellylh]

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).

[jinp6301]

Seven DIY iPad Stands for Six Bucks or Less - apple ipad - Lifehacker

[Dusty Chalk]

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.

[grawk]

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.

[Dusty Chalk]

No argument there.

[blessingx]

iPad Chain makes Flavor Flav obsolete -- Engadget

[thrice]

Free iPad stand: Make an iPad stand from its own packaging materials - Boing Boing

[blessingx]

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

[tyrion]

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.

[grawk]

nice, who'd you talk to about that?

[tyrion]

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.

[grawk]

awesome

[n_maher]

That's some solid customer service right there. Nice to see companies will to make rational exceptions to policies.

[blessingx]

For that/those Daft Punk fan(s)...

[tyrion]

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.

[shellylh]

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.

[tyrion]

That is nice of them.

I thought so.

[blessingx]

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.

[blessingx]

I thought so.

Just don't hit your lifetime limit.

[aardvark baguette]

iPad Camera Kit finally in buyers’ hands - SlashGear

[blessingx]

Someone needs to actually test USB devices like audio instead of reporting "it looks like." Grrrr. Still hoping for using with Pico, etc.

[The Monkey]

Exactly.

[HeadphoneAddict]

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.

[blessingx]

Some encouraging news: Dear Aunt TUAW: Can I use a USB keyboard or headset with my iPad? - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

[jvlgato]

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 ...