Amir Gets an iPad2!!!

[Steve Williams]

but try double-clicking the home button

this brings up the "multitasking feature". Very easy to use

 

[ack]

3. The out of box experience was odd. I plugged in the UBS cable and it just told me to get iTunes. I am not used to buying hardware that is dead without its companion software. Maybe there was a way around it but couldn't find it. Went and downloaded iTunes which did wake it up and got it working.

Don't need iTunes, but you need something; take a look at Xilisoft's application which also supports video conversion for the ipad that iTunes lacks; but unlike other less expensive video conversion tools, it doesn't stitch files together; for that, I suggest either iFunia or aiseesoft's products (have the former) - interestingly, they are pretty much the same app, but iFunia supports much higher bit rates while aiseesoft's now supports Nvidia Cuda cores (and ATI's streaming thing) for faster conversion (actually works); in a month or so, iFunia will catch up.

11. I know this is like the notion of God and Christ to a Christian but what is with this single button UI? I am so used to have 4 buttons on my Android phone. There are times when an app is up, like the above Crestron in demo mode, with no obvious way on how to go back. Or pop up any menus. I use the single button and that takes me to the desktop. Hitting Crestron app take me back where I was, the with thing still stuck in demo mode. What to do now? Reboot?

You can double-click the button and you switch; RTFM my friend...

Agree with all other issues you mentioned... And here's another - plug it into your computer and it'll say "Not charging" next to the battery icon (requires 2.1 amps apparently); well, it does charge on my mine.

 

[amirm]

You can double-click the button and you switch; RTFM my friend...

That is not the same thing as Back. Android also has what you describe by holding the home key so I am familiar with what it does.

With Android, if I am in email, hit a link, I am taken to the browser. Hitting the back button, will take me back to the middle of my email before I hit the link. I don't have to remember where I was as I do with double-click of iPad home button (or holding down the button on Android). Again, think of the back button on your browser. You don't to remember where you were. You just hit back and you are in the previous web page. Android does the same thing when navigating between apps.

 

[ack]

That is not the same thing as Back. Android also has what you describe by holding the home key so I am familiar with what it does.

With Android, if I am in email, hit a link, I am taken to the browser. Hitting the back button, will take me back to the middle of my email before I hit the link. I don't have to remember where I was as I do with double-click of iPad home button (or holding down the button on Android). Again, think of the back button on your browser. You don't to remember where you were. You just hit back and you are in the previous web page. Android does the same thing when navigating between apps.

Yes that would admittedly be more user friendly. Another cow I have with Safari is why only up to 9 web pages open at any point in time... don't get that one... And finally, how the heck do I create meaningful directory structures for my photos and videos - haven't been able to solve that...

BTW, iTunes is required I think for at least OS upgrades.

 

[rblnr]

With Android, if I am in email, hit a link, I am taken to the browser. Hitting the back button, will take me back to the middle of my email before I hit the link. I don't have to remember where I was as I do with double-click of iPad home button (or holding down the button on Android). Again, think of the back button on your browser. You don't to remember where you were. You just hit back and you are in the previous web page. Android does the same thing when navigating between apps.

Makes sense, saves a click or two (depending on how you count) and a few neurons for other uses.

 

[amirm]

Cool. Thanks Ben. Downloaded it. It is iPhone app so lower resolution but works. Wish it had higher resolution RTA but the 1/3 octave is typical of free apps.

Like the calculators in there. Nice to have just the right ones with you.

 

[amirm]

BTW, had the first enjoyable moment on the iPad . Downloaded my favorite app on Android, USA Today. It is great on my phone but viewing it on tablet really takes it to the next level. Having articles full page and flicking them left and right is quite natural and workable. My left hand got a bit tired holding the iPad but otherwise, excellent.

 

[NorthStar]

There is an iPad2 'left hand holder' free app, downloadable from right here at What's Best!

 

[rblnr]

BTW, had the first enjoyable moment on the iPad . Downloaded my favorite app on Android, USA Today. It is great on my phone but viewing it on tablet really takes it to the next level. Having articles full page and flicking them left and right is quite natural and workable. My left hand got a bit tired holding the iPad but otherwise, excellent.

Even a bad date can have its moments

Seriously though, I may prefer information type apps like USA Today and CNN -- stuff that doesnt require typing -- on a tablet vs a computer. As Amirm notes, the touch interface is a natural for these kind of applications.

 

[rblnr]

BTW, had the first enjoyable moment on the iPad . Downloaded my favorite app on Android, USA Today. It is great on my phone but viewing it on tablet really takes it to the next level. Having articles full page and flicking them left and right is quite natural and workable. My left hand got a bit tired holding the iPad but otherwise, excellent.

Even a bad date can have its moments

Seriously though, I may prefer information type apps like USA Today and CNN -- stuff that doesnt require typing -- on a tablet vs a computer. As Amirm notes, the touch interface is a natural for these kind of applications.

 

[vinylphilemag]

Free app for your iPad:

http://blog.acousticfrontiers.com/w...2d4e95e58-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email

Thanks for that tip! I'm gonna download that app to my iPhone later and give it a try!

 

[ack]

@Amir

You complained about the wireless... my iPad's wireless performance has improved significantly at home and in the office... seriously. Let me know if you observe the same thing.

 

[amirm]

Why would it be different than yesterday? I upgraded the iPad2 when I got it last week. Is there a newer release?

 

[ack]

Break-in???

 

[garylkoh]

Break-in???

*phew* I resisted posting that several times because I was worried that you might have taken that as an insult.

Although..... if you changed wireless channels from one that's interfering with a neighbour/other wireless device to one that's clean, you could get improved reception.

 

[DonH50]

I resist the notion of "break-in" for this. Ack, has anything else changed -- new case, new cover, new dock, new place to set it, anything?

 

[NorthStar]

Opinion!

Ten years ago people were travelling by buses, trains, automobiles and jetplanes; they were talking to each other then.

Now, they all play with their laptops, iPods, iPhones, iPads, MP3 players, and anything else that have a screen or headphone!

Perhaps cool for their own personal satisfaction on several levels, but socially (real life), we're losing ground!

Me, I always talk to people that are not playing with their toys. I never carry those, except for my cell (occasionally) when truly needed, and only for few seconds while alone. I will never lose the real life social aspect of society; that's what truly feeds me and makes me more human!

This is my choice as I love to share with people, laugh with them, and listen to what they have to say from their heart and mind!
I got way more satisfaction in life from this than the technological toys!

Tell me any differently and you are due for a shock wave directly coming from the Great White North!

 

[ack]

*phew* I resisted posting that several times because I was worried that you might have taken that as an insult.

Although..... if you changed wireless channels from one that's interfering with a neighbour/other wireless device to one that's clean, you could get improved reception.

nothing has changed, reconfigured or anything else - my wireless and my neighbors' has been the same for years (wrt neighbors: what I mean is with respect to what networks are available/visible and their strength on my laptop). same @work. The device now simply works in places where it didn't before, and it's consistent at both locations - too much of a coincidence to me. It took my iPad 2 about 2 weeks for its wireless to "improve", and I can't say I was monitoring it all along - I just noticed it one day

You don't have to believe it, neither quite do I frankly. But facts are facts.

 

[The Smokester]

Ten years ago people were travelling by buses, trains, automobiles and jetplanes; they were talking to each other then.

Now, they all play with their laptops, iPods, iPhones, iPads, MP3 players, and anything else that have a screen or headphone!

Perhaps cool for their own personal satisfaction on several levels, but socially (real life), we're losing ground!

Me, I always talk to people that are not playing with their toys. I never carry those, except for my cell (occasionally) when truly needed, and only for few seconds while alone. I will never lose the real life social aspect of society; that's what truly feeds me and makes me more human!

This is my choice as I love to share with people, laugh with them, and listen to what they have to say from their heart and mind!
I got way more satisfaction in life from this than the technological toys!

Tell me any differently and you are due for a shock wave directly coming from the Great White North!

Bob, Have you tried Facebook?

 

[garylkoh]

nothing has changed, reconfigured or anything else - my wireless and my neighbors' has been the same for years (wrt neighbors: what I mean is with respect to what networks are available/visible and their strength on my laptop). same @work. The device now simply works in places where it didn't before, and it's consistent at both locations - too much of a coincidence to me. It took my iPad 2 about 2 weeks for its wireless to "improve", and I can't say I was monitoring it all along - I just noticed it one day

You don't have to believe it, neither quite do I frankly. But facts are facts.

I didn't not believe you, and my first thought as an audiophile was break-in. But the computer scientist in my resists that notion.