Apple Tablet

[Dusty Chalk]

I was more curious how it "looked" on the iPad. Also would be curious what the "lighter" app looks like on the iPad -- does it look like a napalm, or just a really big lighter (cf. spoon/shovel debate).

[agile_one]

I have the Zippo lighter on iPad, and it just looks like big Zippo. No obvious stretching ot pixelation.

[boomana]

Typing this post on one now in Best Buy. I should never have picked one up..........

[boomana]

Weird. I'm home now and was surprised that post even went through. The only thing that stopped me from buying one on the spot was how damn slow it was a loading site, and head-case was the worst, just freezing other than the homepage. Best Buy said their Internet was slow, but the wireless was fine with the laptops. Very cool little toy.

[Hopstretch]

weird - i think my itunes version on my desktop needs to be updated or something, as my laptop has the recent itunes version and the desktop does not. Well that will work out if so. Thanks.

It's a feature!

On May 19, 2010, at 10:17 AM, xxxxxxx wrote:

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[HeadphoneAddict]

Weird. I'm home now and was surprised that post even went through. The only thing that stopped me from buying one on the spot was how damn slow it was a loading site, and head-case was the worst, just freezing other than the homepage. Best Buy said their Internet was slow, but the wireless was fine with the laptops. Very cool little toy.

Mine loads sites pretty quickly, even with 3G.

PS: Re: Hopstretch's post - I wrote an email to Steve yesterday and didn't get any response.

[recstar24]

weird - my ipad is having issues connecting to my wifi. It just suddenly disconnected, and when I try to reconnect, it says it cannot...":( Turned off and charging, though i have no idea (battery was still at 61%)

[VPI]

Is your wireless router set up for both B & G bands? That can sometimes cause problems. My Internet runs really slow when I have the router set that way.

[recstar24]

Apple Acknowledges iPad Wi-Fi Issues | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Apparently. Yeah I need to go in my router and try to take care of that...though I can't figure out the life of me what the username and password is

EDIT: "Fixed" it by going to network settings on ipad. reset, rest network settings. Who knows...its working now...

Edited May 20, 2010 by recstar24

[VPI]

Try Admin and Password

[recstar24]

Close - admin and admin

[recstar24]

If anyone wants to throw out a case rec before I hit up best buy tonight I would appreciate it.

[Grahame]

Close - admin and admin

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[boomana]

So, since I'm still thinking about this thing, was the slowness I experienced in the store a freak thing?

[n_maher]

So, since I'm still thinking about this thing, was the slowness I experienced in the store a freak thing?

Yes.

[recstar24]

Vicki, my primary reason for ipad was surfing, and every demo I tried was blazing fast. The a4 chip is impressive. So it was probably just an aberration

[boomana]

okie dokie then.

[tyrion]

okie dokie then.

It was just a matter of time.

[recstar24]

Headcase makes me spend money.

[MexicanDragon]

Vicki... you should buy one. I don't know which size or 3G/Wifi, but I think you'd like it. In your case, 16 gig Wifi or 3G would probably be the best. I figure maybe 16gig 3G, then when you fall in love and decide you want the new one next year with all the cameras/even more fun stuff, go for the 64/128 3/4G + 1080p camera one they'll put on/in it. Just go pick it up on your way home. I think it really will be great for what you do.

**BRENT**

[recstar24]

The apple case and especially the camera dock are like rare species around here. When I mention them the sales reps get real silent and creepy like they've seen a ghost. Didn't think they would be such a hot commodity.

[blessingx]

If anyone wants to throw out a case rec before I hit up best buy tonight I would appreciate it.

In case you didn't have any luck, I've become a big fan of...

For those wanting to go cheap on a Belkin Grip Vue-like case and willing to take a chance on headphone plug holes, generally fitting, etc. found the below:

PCMICROSTORE APPLE IPAD TPU CRYSTAL SKIN CASE - CLEAR WAVE DESIGN / PCMicroStore.com

Use code "IPAD30OFF" to drop it to $15 w/ free shipping. $35 less than the Belkin. Ordered one tonight so can report back.

[Dusty Chalk]

The apple case and especially the camera dock are like rare species around here. When I mention them the sales reps get real silent and creepy like they've seen a ghost. Didn't think they would be such a hot commodity.

That means that, as a group, they stole/bought them and are selling them on eBay at a small profit.

[boomana]

Since I made it out of the store without one, which was the real danger, that I must have now feeing has passed. We'll see.

[jvlgato]

Headcase makes me spend money.

Ryan, congrats on the iPad! For me, the usage of the iPad has expanded well beyond its original intended uses. it's pretty much assimilated into my life in just 2 1/2 weeks. Hit the app store for some free or cheap apps, pick up some free books and magazines, and I bet your iPad will become a bunch of things you didn't even expect! Also curious if you picked up that sheet music app?

edit

oops! I see from the apps thread that you got forscore. Glad you like it!

Edited May 20, 2010 by jvlgato