iPad - Page 27

Davey_Pitch · 25-04-2010, 11:41

I don't think they already do it, but if it had some kind of file transfer option (for example for storage of photos via USB, rather than via a PC) then I would certainly be interested. When going on holiday it would certainly save on taking the laptop and watching films and playing games on the move would be far easier.

LeperousDust · 25-04-2010, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Burble

Already got one - a Dell Mini 9 running OS X. To be honest, I'd forgotten about it!

It's definitely an option, but not ideal - the screen doesn't angle far enough back to make it comfortable for watching for long periods. I took it with me when I took a train from New York City to Niagara Falls and had to prop the thing up with some books after getting a bit of a sore neck.

The other snag is that the PSU is huge, totally disproportionate for the size of the machine. When I'm travelling for work I take a lot of stuff with me and even the netbook and PSU are a bit too big.

I'm not saying the iPad is perfect, the price tag is absolutely hurrendous but it does negate some of the problems with other bits of kit. Nowhere near enough though to make me pay UK prices. US prices? Well, maybe, but it'd be a whim purchase and I've got other things I need to buy before splashign more cash on Apple stuff.

They must have fixed all that with the 10 i guess. Although my screen doesn't open 180* i can put it on the floor and use it from my bed (ie the angle is definitely great enough) and the extended battery raises is to a more comfortable height on a desk. Also my power adapter is basically just a large plug, the type og smallish transformer you get with everything now days like routers etc... I couldn't have been more impressed with its size! Maybe worth a look out

That and you can buy multi use notebook chargers too, which i own as well and charge multiple units off, might very well be handy for you travels. Mine plugs into the car, plane, 3 different sockets and has laptop and1 usb out for laptop and phone/usb device charging. It remembers and "sets" its previous voltage. Suits upto 90w! Sounds like that would be exactly what you want man!

Burble · 25-04-2010, 11:55

I have had numerous multi charger thingys and they've all died after a short space of time so it has put me off getting another. It was a year or so ago that the last one went in the bin so maybe I should pick one up when I go through Heathrow tomorrow.

Mark · 25-04-2010, 13:21

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

The only thing that would put me off watching video's on the iPad is having to hold it out in front of you, although I'm sure some smart fellow will come up with a nice, usable stand at some point.

Apple already did - a combined case/stand. Screen angle is a problem with that though (too upright).

I have the same problem - failing to find a use for one. The Plane/Train one is a good choice, no doubt. Unfortunately since I own two Archos players and managed to let the batteries die in both due to disuse, that's another black mark on the iPad card for me. Admittedly they're old models so can't do most of the things the iPad can.

Glaucus · 26-04-2010, 14:47

finding a use isn't a problem for me, however price is. I'll defo be waiting to see what the MSI android is like as that is meant to be £300.
But then also seems a waste as I have an iphone and so certain apps are cross compatible. Seems a waste to get two sets of apps.
Here's hopping in a few months time 2nd hand will knock a £100 or so off the price.

Feek · 26-04-2010, 19:41

Well I've had it for a couple of days now and I'm loving it. When I'm sitting in front of the telly I normally find that I pick up my laptop from time to time but I've just not done so since I got this. If I want to do anything then the iPad is doing exactly what I want.

Took it to work today and it really has the "wow" factor.

The on screen keyboard is great, I can touch type on it better than i could on my Dell mini-9 easily. Yes, it's just an iPod Touch with a big screen but the screen makes all the difference. If I carry on like this then it will turn out to be a replacement for the laptop which may get sold.

I didn't expect to enthuse about it like this but it really is superb.

Wyrdo · 29-04-2010, 12:32

Picked mine up last night, I love it!

Kitten · 29-04-2010, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Feek

The on screen keyboard is great, I can touch type on it better than i could on my Dell mini-9 easily. Yes, it's just an iPod Touch with a big screen but the screen makes all the difference. If I carry on like this then it will turn out to be a replacement for the laptop which may get sold.

I didn't expect to enthuse about it like this but it really is superb.

Don't tell me that about the keyboard.

I got my netbook to write on but find the keyboard not very tactile so don't really use it now and use my laptop instead (which is too big and bulky to be seriously portable (got a bigger one to be able to process my photographs properly).

Wyrdo · 29-04-2010, 13:30

I'll agree with Feek, the keyboard is great! I was able to type without any issue on it, the only downside is not having the number row always visible.

LeperousDust · 29-04-2010, 15:49

I still can't imagine that keyboard is nicer to use than my netbook i'm using now? its true different keyboards for different strokes etc... And you might not have got on well with the mini 9 because it certainly is tiny, i've tried the acer aspire one and i'm not all that impressed either. But my mini 10 is in the just the right size category, i can type full speed on it with ease (i think they might be pretty much 100% size though this might be why) and they're super comfy!

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26-04-2010, 14:47	#265
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	finding a use isn't a problem for me, however price is. I'll defo be waiting to see what the MSI android is like as that is meant to be £300. But then also seems a waste as I have an iphone and so certain apps are cross compatible. Seems a waste to get two sets of apps. Here's hopping in a few months time 2nd hand will knock a £100 or so off the price. __________________

26-04-2010, 19:41	#266
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Well I've had it for a couple of days now and I'm loving it. When I'm sitting in front of the telly I normally find that I pick up my laptop from time to time but I've just not done so since I got this. If I want to do anything then the iPad is doing exactly what I want. Took it to work today and it really has the "wow" factor. The on screen keyboard is great, I can touch type on it better than i could on my Dell mini-9 easily. Yes, it's just an iPod Touch with a big screen but the screen makes all the difference. If I carry on like this then it will turn out to be a replacement for the laptop which may get sold. I didn't expect to enthuse about it like this but it really is superb. __________________

29-04-2010, 15:49	#270
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I still can't imagine that keyboard is nicer to use than my netbook i'm using now? its true different keyboards for different strokes etc... And you might not have got on well with the mini 9 because it certainly is tiny, i've tried the acer aspire one and i'm not all that impressed either. But my mini 10 is in the just the right size category, i can type full speed on it with ease (i think they might be pretty much 100% size though this might be why) and they're super comfy! __________________

25-04-2010, 11:55	#263
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I have had numerous multi charger thingys and they've all died after a short space of time so it has put me off getting another. It was a year or so ago that the last one went in the bin so maybe I should pick one up when I go through Heathrow tomorrow.

29-04-2010, 12:32	#267
Wyrdo Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 197	Picked mine up last night, I love it!

29-04-2010, 13:30	#269
Wyrdo Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 197	I'll agree with Feek, the keyboard is great! I was able to type without any issue on it, the only downside is not having the number row always visible.