Apple iPad 3 with Retina Display

db

db

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flossietoo said:
I was waiting to hear how you got on, db. I lust after an ipad. But I don't know if I've just had my head turned by a good looking stranger. How do you get on using the touch screen as a keyboard for emails etc? I know it doesn't have Flash but I am so clueless, I don't know upon which bits of my life that would impact - can you access Flickr? I also know that there is no SD card slot, which really irritates me. I recognise that they are doing this to ringfence profit so that people can't just bung in extra memory. But I would want to upload pictures from my camera's SD. Apple make an SD Reader connection but it is extremely badly reviewed.
I shall keep an eye on this thread and read your experiences before I commit the credit card!
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you could use a wifi SD card?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005LFT44M

they're a bit expensive, but it means you could upload all your pics to the cloud, or any device that supports wifi (i.e. anything), without having to faff about with cables..

failing that, just do what most people do these days and use dropbox - that way, all your files (not just photos, any documents) will be available on all your devices :) it works with ipod, iphone, ipad, android phones & tablets, windows, mac os x, linux - basically, everthing.. it's a right touch, and has made my life so much easier since i started using it a few years ago..

i don't use flickr, so can't really comment on that, but i've just checked and:

1) there is a proper flickr app, so i don't see why it wouldn't work
2) the flickr website appears to work fine

so i guess you'd be fine in the regard!

the lack of SD slot really doesn't bother me.. i mean, it's not you're going to carry it around with you to listen to music from, as you would with an ipod, so i don't see how you're going to fill up 32GB (assuming you went for the middle-of-the-road model, as i did) in a hurry! even if you store a lot of high res images on, you'll do well to fill 32GB.. even so, as i say the tendency is towards storing stuff in the cloud these days anyway, and not on your local device..
 
Jonah

Jonah

Spouting nonsense since the day I learned to talk
You can access Flickr on any iOS device. You can use the mobile site or the normal site and there are also lots of apps for Flickr including an official one.
 
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db

#chaplife
I AM POSTING THIS FROM THE FUTURE :xd:

Well, not really (obv's), but it feels like it.. Sitting on the train, posting this from my iPad, using my HTC Sensation as a wifi hotspot.. This really is some nex' level bidniz :keke:

Hence me capitalising words for once - that's the iPad's fault :P
 
Timeflies

Timeflies

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Db, you should look at investing in an apple tv. £99 I think for the new one and you can wirelessly stream 1080p and mirror you iPad to the screen on your big HDTV! The future is now...:)

T
 
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#chaplife
Timeflies said:
Db, you should look at investing in an apple tv. £99 I think for the new one and you can wirelessly stream 1080p and mirror you iPad to the screen on your big HDTV! The future is now...:)

T
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i'm thinking about it, but tbh i'm so impressed with playing films straight from the ipad (i watching monsters, inc. in 1080p yesterday and it was as smooth as butter) that i don't see the need at the moment.. i suppose it would take the hassle out of having to convert downloaded films with subler then transfer them to ipad, plus it would free up space on the ipad itself, so it may well be something i invest in if either of those things becomes irksome :)
 
tek-monkey

tek-monkey

wanna see my snake?
I hate apple, but am strangely liking the ipad I've borrowed from work. Yes it costs 8x more than my 7 inch android, but it is rather shiny. Could never justify the expense, but if money was no object I'd probably have one. Although I'd buy a few decent android ones first to be sure!
 
Jonah

Jonah

Spouting nonsense since the day I learned to talk
I was bought an iPad 3 by my wife at the weekend as a birthday/25th wedding anniversary present

*huge smile*
 
monkey bidness

monkey bidness

Well-Known Forumite
flossietoo said:
I was waiting to hear how you got on, db. I lust after an ipad. But I don't know if I've just had my head turned by a good looking stranger. How do you get on using the touch screen as a keyboard for emails etc? I know it doesn't have Flash but I am so clueless, I don't know upon which bits of my life that would impact - can you access Flickr? I also know that there is no SD card slot, which really irritates me. I recognise that they are doing this to ringfence profit so that people can't just bung in extra memory. But I would want to upload pictures from my camera's SD. Apple make an SD Reader connection but it is extremely badly reviewed.
I shall keep an eye on this thread and read your experiences before I commit the credit card!
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monkey bidness

monkey bidness

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Sorry, I spent so long on my previous reply that I got dropped by the 5 minute edit limit. Anyway flossietoo enquiry : I have an original iPad. Typing this sort of stuff, emails , short reports etc, is a doddle. If you are writing long reports, your autobiography etc, a bluetootH keyboard is readily available online for not much more than £20. SD Downloads are also a doddle. I bought a 'compatible' Camera adapter from a stall in Stafford Market for a fraction of the Apple price and have downloaded hundreds of pics over the last 12 months. I also own a Desktop, Laptop and Netbook. Guess what device I am sending this note from? Btw I would recommend the 3G option if you do buy.
 
Gramaisc

Gramaisc

Forum O. G.
Some larger primates, mostly orang utans, living in various North American zoos are being introduced the the iPad. One article here. The hope is that they will eventually be able to communicate between groups in different zoos.

orangutans-iPad-zoo-Miami.jpg


I look forward to their first racist tweet, perhaps closely followed by some plays that will stand the test of time..
 
Gramaisc

Gramaisc

Forum O. G.
Withnail said:
Even if they could supply an infinite number of iPads, surely the amount of captive orang utans will be a hindrance?
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But we're talking apes here, not mere monkeys..

.. and it doesn't need to stay in the captive community, once they get their Forum up and running..
 
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