I have friends that like it. They also lament about the lack of file storage. There are dropbox type apps out there but no real good way to move files between programs like just putting them in a single location like is done with photos. From all reports, PDFs look beautiful on them and it is readable. Browsing is likewise very good. I'd think about one for vacations if nothing else if I didn't need Aperture and photoshop quite often while on vacation.
Personally, I am waiting for at least the next revision and probably until it sprouts a file system, and then I'll seriously think about it.
Cheers, my resolve is weakening! I was told the iBooks version coming out of the iPhone this week will be on the iPad by september. Other than that aparently iTunes works as the file management. But it really needs something more dedicated. Isuspect soon there will be an app for that :-)
Re: there are two pieces of freeware that do what you seekcoroneJune 18 2010, 14:40:24 UTC
Cheers! I didn't quite understand all of that asyour tech skills are more leet than mine :-) Generally I'd like to avoid web based storage as it means to use any files I'll have to have a web connection. Not so good for reading on the tube.
I think the big question now is what size to go for. I'd certainly go for the 32 gig at least, but should I string the extra £££s for the 64 version?
Re: there are two pieces of freeware that do what you seeksnesgirlJune 18 2010, 14:51:15 UTC
I'll happily explain any terms you want clarification on, eitehr here or via email gmail my username :)
Also if you expect to fill it with films, and an afford it then go for the biggest storage you can afford. Film files (even compressed) can eat up space very quickly.
There is about £100 diff between the 64 gig and the 32 gig, so it all depends on if you can afford it :) If you commute a lot or travel a lot (on planes and such) then the bigger the storage the better I'd say!
Joe loves his iPad. He's found ways to work out his issues with certain PDFs that were giving him headaches before.
I get by with my laptop. If another company comes out with a similar device that has more storage, cameras, better speakers, and the ability to connect, say, a thumb drive or external hard drive to it via a USB port, then I might take a look towards getting one of those for myself.
Ah, if Joe has solved his problems I'm even more tempted.
I have seen another reader appear but reviews said it was less responsive with a lower battery life than the iPad. The price was comparable too making the iPad more versatile for the money.
I'm also concerned getting a different version might put me out of the loop. My new Omnia phone does much the same as an iPhone, but in hindsight I would have grabbed an iPhone as the support is so much better. The popularity of iPads suggests they'll be around for a while.
To be fair the guy in the shop said they didn't want you plugging in any old rubbish and screwing the thing up, which does make sense.
Hmmm. You could also pour a cup of tea on it (of course I've never done that *cough*). Which is just to say there are plenty of ways you can screw things up and it's not generally their job to protect us from our own stupidity. I don't know; it just sounds like a pretty arrogant argument, is all.
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Personally, I am waiting for at least the next revision and probably until it sprouts a file system, and then I'll seriously think about it.
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I was told the iBooks version coming out of the iPhone this week will be on the iPad by september. Other than that aparently iTunes works as the file management. But it really needs something more dedicated. Isuspect soon there will be an app for that :-)
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I didn't quite understand all of that asyour tech skills are more leet than mine :-)
Generally I'd like to avoid web based storage as it means to use any files I'll have to have a web connection. Not so good for reading on the tube.
I think the big question now is what size to go for.
I'd certainly go for the 32 gig at least, but should I string the extra £££s for the 64 version?
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Also if you expect to fill it with films, and an afford it then go for the biggest storage you can afford. Film files (even compressed) can eat up space very quickly.
There is about £100 diff between the 64 gig and the 32 gig, so it all depends on if you can afford it :) If you commute a lot or travel a lot (on planes and such) then the bigger the storage the better I'd say!
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I get by with my laptop. If another company comes out with a similar device that has more storage, cameras, better speakers, and the ability to connect, say, a thumb drive or external hard drive to it via a USB port, then I might take a look towards getting one of those for myself.
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I have seen another reader appear but reviews said it was less responsive with a lower battery life than the iPad. The price was comparable too making the iPad more versatile for the money.
I'm also concerned getting a different version might put me out of the loop. My new Omnia phone does much the same as an iPhone, but in hindsight I would have grabbed an iPhone as the support is so much better. The popularity of iPads suggests they'll be around for a while.
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I love Apple stuff, but they tend to be ridiculously expensive for what they are. They're very always very pretty though.
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To be fair the guy in the shop said they didn't want you plugging in any old rubbish and screwing the thing up, which does make sense.
Mind you, we are moving towards even USB sticks being phased out with wireless storage and connection getting better.
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Hmmm. You could also pour a cup of tea on it (of course I've never done that *cough*). Which is just to say there are plenty of ways you can screw things up and it's not generally their job to protect us from our own stupidity.
I don't know; it just sounds like a pretty arrogant argument, is all.
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