Q. I've just ordered my Ipad and am wondering what bits and bobs I might need to take full advantage of it.
A. Must haves:
Apple IPad case: it doesn't only protect the device but also it gives a perfect angle for typing and watching video. With apple case on, I can type faster on iPad than i do on any laptop.
Other case may look more attractive but none of them does what Apple case can do.
Camera Kit: Just for $29 you get two dongles that allow you to connect your digital camera and memory card directly to iPad to transfer photos and videos. You can even attach memory card hub and put different kind of memory cards.
iPad Bag: there are many light and super slim bags available in the market. Laptop bags are heavy and if bags are heavy then there is no point of carrying a light weight iPad. Carry laptop instead so I think light weight bag is a must have.
I grabbed one from store Ross just for $15 it's good enough to accommodate power cable,iPad,digital camera, some other dongles and cables ,headphones.
You can also get blutooth keyboard from either Apple store or online if you want cheaper ones. But I won't suggest you to get apple dock I think Apple was sleeping when they made dock for iPad. The dock is totally useless and you can't use in landscape mode.
But if you search online , there are docks available that lets you use the iPad on landscape mode and it also allow you to use external keyboard in landscape mode.
You can buy Motorola Blutooth stereo headset.
Now some apps:
Netflix
Abc Player
We Rule -game
N.O.V.A - game
GoodReader- download video directly to device and upload document to google doc, dropbox,Box, save email attachments, browse the web while downloading video.
Desktop:divide the screen ,on one side browse the Internet and on other side use calculator ,unit converter, translator,email or any other app with radio playing at background.
Radio:it's a free and only radio app that works at background.
IM lite: chat on google ,AOL,Twitter,FB or others and browse the Internet at the same time.
Pages,Numbers,Keynote: $9.99 each .get them if you are into creating documents.
I use them for my office work everyday.
Websites:
Contrary to common belief , iPad can stream full length movies and TV shows and it's better than any computer coz when you watch movies for free on computer , you get many pop ups and ad banners. You get none on iPad.
For news: MSNBC.com
For movies: iphonemoviez.net
Tv shows: app Abc Player
TV.com
NBC.com
CBS.com
Can i carry 2 laptop and 2 iPad from USA to India ?
Q. Can i carry my personal laptop and iPad in carry-on and another brand new laptop and iPad in checked in bag?
A. Sure, you can carry as many as you like.
But the Indian government is probably interested in collecting their share of the import duties for anything that is staying in India at the end of your trip. Bringing brand new electronics still in the packaging is a sign that they aren't for your personal use, and you could get charged the import customs duties on these items.
What are your thoughts on the ipad as a gift?
Q. Im starting early on Christmas gifts, and my boyfriend could really use a new laptop. I have heard that the ipad can do the same things as a laptop, only it is more fun to use. He would mainly use it for fantasy sports, checking email, and surfing the web. What are your thoughts?
Also - if it is ant consolation, I bought him an ipod touch last year for Christmas. Is the ipad basically the same thing, only bigger?
A. Well if you are expecting them to be as useful and handy as a laptop, they're not.
I've read several technical reports on them and here are a few of the areas that they lack in:
1. They're kind of slippery with all their smooth surfaces and not easily carried unless you use a pouch/bag.
2. They tend not to be flat. So when you put it on a flat surface they tend to spin some.
3. Typing is done on the touchscreen so it's not close to the normal typing experience with a keyboard.
4. They're hard to see/read in bright light.
5. They don't have the overall computing power that a decent laptop will provide.
6. You can't customize the hardware/software to suit your true needs.
7. Becareful of the pricing. Look at what you'll need for accessories and the pricing of them before you get hung up on the "low" price of the Ipad itself. Initially they were offering it for around $450 and I've read reports that essentially said: "once I got all I needed I spent nearly $800." So make sure you know what you need long before you purchase or order one.
Once you have a complete picture of the Ipad, what you'll need to go with it, and a bottom line total price, compare that with how much laptop you can buy with the same money.
I'm not a big Ipad fan to begin with but I have a feeling that if you shop around you can find a pretty good tablet pc or laptop that will offer him a lot more capability for the $$$$.
Good luck and I hope this helps some.
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