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hiraethified
Not much use if you're a photographer in the field though. USB drives (or similar local storage) aren't going away any time soon.
Apple iPad and related items
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Kid_Eternity
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Eta: misread post!
GarfieldLeChat
fucking awesome but wrong
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hiraethified
Thing is, I want less gadgets and less power supplies to lug about. I currently use my netbook and a pile of memory sticks as a 'double' back up for trips away, but a smaller tablet with decent storage and SD slots could be a handy replacement.
You can do a lot of Photoshop-like editing online now, so a good browser and a reasonably nippy tablet could be a good travel solution.
sim667
All aboard the 303 bus.
Im seriously contemplating this ipad..... he's asking for £360 for it, its an unopened 16GB wifi only ipad. He won it in a comp, but he's already got one....... I've got enough in the bank for a new macbook, which i was thinking about buying, but mainly I wanted something just for browsing t'internet, doing facebook and forums on while im watching a bit of tv...... I've got a mac pro for all my photography stuff....
Someone help me make up my mind, pleeeeasse
Someone help me make up my mind, pleeeeasse
maldwyn
What?
You'd only be saving £69 - will you get a full 12 months guarantee? Plus there's an update scheduled.
If you were already thinking of getting a macbook than an ipad is no substitute.
I've got a mac-mini and a macbookpro but really couldn't justify buying an ipad, particularly at this point of its evolution.
If you were already thinking of getting a macbook than an ipad is no substitute.
I've got a mac-mini and a macbookpro but really couldn't justify buying an ipad, particularly at this point of its evolution.
Crispy
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I've got an ipad, sparrow's got a macbook. My machine is much more convenient and comfortable for the lounge. Battery life in particular is a huge benefit, as is weight and heat (even the new alumnium ones get warm, and that's just not nice on your thighs). At that price, I think you'd be getting a great solution for your needs.
Piers Gibbon
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they are a luxury item but after just a few days of having it around I feel that even a wifi only ipad is never going to be unused in my household...propped it up next to the bath for a tv news catchup...lent to guests..recipes in the kitchen
there's something about the no boot-up time, no keyboard closing down, no heat + looong battery life combo that changes how it gets used.
there's something about the no boot-up time, no keyboard closing down, no heat + looong battery life combo that changes how it gets used.
Crispy
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Spot on, Gibbon. A laptop may be more capable, but it's only just more portable than a desktop. A netbook is more portable, but then you start compromising on performance and interface. And it's still going to warm your thighs, take time to start/stop and only get 4-5 hours battery if you're lucky.
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hiraethified
Actually, loads of netbooks offer 8+ hours battery life.
http://www.fantastic-netbooks.co.uk/netbook-rankings/longest-battery-life/
http://blog.laptopmag.com/long-lasting-laptops-to-help-cut-the-cord
sim667
All aboard the 303 bus.
Well I have decided to go for it, Ive got enough for the macbook anyway, so all im going do is put off buying that for a few months........ and if i decide i dont like the ipad after a month, ill sell it on for £270-£300 ish (my grandma thinking about buying it anyway). Mainly Ill be using it for ebooks, VNC and streaming via airvideo, if i can find a way to stream music to it then that would be a bonus, but i can do that to my xbox, and my powerbook still does it fine anyway......
Basically ive got him down enough, so I'd essentially pay full price, but i'd get the applecare free...... which is good for me, the thing that does worry me is because there's no receipt (it was a competition prize) will the manufacturers warranty be valid if it goes wrong? I cant remember how apple warranties work, i've had to show a receipt from what i recall.
Basically ive got him down enough, so I'd essentially pay full price, but i'd get the applecare free...... which is good for me, the thing that does worry me is because there's no receipt (it was a competition prize) will the manufacturers warranty be valid if it goes wrong? I cant remember how apple warranties work, i've had to show a receipt from what i recall.
electroplated
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i didn't need to show anything to get my ipad replaced, and that was one i bought in hawaii, so i'd have thought you'd be ok
FridgeMagnet
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They do it by serial number. I've never had to show a receipt to get something fixed (I never *have* a paper receipt from Apple - I get it emailed to me whenever I buy anything).
sim667
All aboard the 303 bus.
ah awesome, does that mean the scan the serial barcode before the make the exchange then?
FridgeMagnet
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Well, you can get the serial from the firmware of the iPad, it's in the preferences somewhere (same with the iPhone). I've certainly never had any issues with any Apple product to do with documentation, I just take stuff into the shop. I've never had a second-hand one repaired but from what I understand, Applecare and warranties are fully transferrable.
Crispy
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No, all your iphone apps will run on the ipad. Some will be 'universal' apps that have proper ipad interface built-in. Others will run in pixel-doubled mode, which is usable, but looks all blocky. VLC is a Universal app.
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Thread continues over here:
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/threads/339628-Apple-iPad-and-related-items-(part-2)
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/threads/339628-Apple-iPad-and-related-items-(part-2)
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