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red sky · 12-19-2010, 05:24 PM

EA has a holiday sale. A n umber of their apps are only 99 cents! Scrabble, Madden and many others.

browna · 12-19-2010, 07:37 PM

^Others may follow soon. EA, and everyone else, trying to get into the coveted "Top 25 paid apps" on the app store, before Apple shuts down the running totals on Dec 23 for a week or so.

Which means, when people who get an Ipad or Iphone on Christmas, and head over to the app store soon after, these titles come up first.

silentsim · 12-19-2010, 08:39 PM

psh posted in wrong thread EDIT

Flames0910 · 12-20-2010, 12:08 AM

Wow. Flipbook is one awesome ####in' app.

sclitheroe · 12-21-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Flames0910

Wow. Flipbook is one awesome ####in' app.

It is now! The Google Reader integration has me looking at my desktop RSS reader and wondering if I should bother continuing to use it.

Flames0910 · 12-21-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sclitheroe

It is now! The Google Reader integration has me looking at my desktop RSS reader and wondering if I should bother continuing to use it.

has me thinking about an iPad in the new year...

sclitheroe · 12-23-2010, 11:49 PM

The Weather Network has an iPad version of their app out. I like it so far, particularly scrolling through the long term forecast.

I love the Weather Network. I wish I worked there.

Flames0910 · 12-29-2010, 04:50 PM

I'm joining the iPad club ladies and gents! Just a 16gb version. It's syncing right now.

It's a Christmas present to me + belated pat-on-the-back for getting an awesome job.

Art Vandelay · 12-29-2010, 05:35 PM

I'm loving my iPad more and more. Had it since day 1. I was almost regretted buying it in the summer when I bought an iPhone 4, but since 4.2 it's been great. Now I can stream Tunein radio and do other things at the same time. Love the Netflix app (despite the selection), CityTv app, Global app. Can't wait till CTV comes out with an app for their content. Zinio is a great app too. I don't think I could live without this thing anymore.

The only thing I would change is buying the 3G version. Since i got the iPhone i haven't left the house with the iPad. It's not as portable for me as i would have liked. At least with the no contract, i don't have to pay for a data plan I'm not using.

sclitheroe · 12-29-2010, 06:00 PM

Check this out:

http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggmate.php

Rathji · 12-29-2010, 09:02 PM

That looks really slick. I think I would be happier with it if the iPad was somehow attached or contained so it couldn't fall out, but very nice product for those people who need a keyboard for occasional typing.

sclitheroe · 12-29-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rathji

That looks really slick. I think I would be happier with it if the iPad was somehow attached or contained so it couldn't fall out, but very nice product for those people who need a keyboard for occasional typing.

Apparently its secure enough for lap use - not sure I really buy that, but I want it mostly for desktop use at the kitchen table type thing. Being able to just grab the iPad and go without unclipping or detaching is actually more appealing for what I intend it for.

I have one on order, I'll post a review when it shows up.

Rathji · 12-29-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sclitheroe

Apparently its secure enough for lap use - not sure I really buy that, but I want it mostly for desktop use at the kitchen table type thing. Being able to just grab the iPad and go without unclipping or detaching is actually more appealing for what I intend it for.

I have one on order, I'll post a review when it shows up.

Yeah I watch the video, it just seems to come out pretty easy.

My use would be school for random notes etc, to replace the laptop, and sometimes the desk you are trying to use it on isn't very big/stable.

silentsim · 12-29-2010, 10:21 PM

Got me an 11" Macbook Air and havn't used the iPad since

sclitheroe · 12-29-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by silentsim

Got me an 11" Macbook Air and havn't used the iPad since

Nice! What kind of real-world battery life are you getting out of the 11" ?

Flames0910 · 12-29-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by silentsim

Got me an 11" Macbook Air and havn't used the iPad since

Very cool

. I'm hoping for a MacBook Pro early 2011 which played into my iPad decision. The air is an effin' sexy beast though.

As for the keyboard thing...I had something similar for an HP iPaq (although not as slick looking and probably a little flimsier).

Anyone have any experience with using a Bluetooth keyboard and an iPad?

kobafett · 12-29-2010, 10:39 PM

I have a apple bluetooth keyboard and I've had not problems pairing it with the iPad.

silentsim · 12-29-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sclitheroe

Nice! What kind of real-world battery life are you getting out of the 11" ?

Surprisingly better then Apple quotes. Mind you, Wifi/bluetooth have been alternating on(BT when needing to tether).

Brightness 2 notches from the bottom

This charge is at 6.5 hours usage with about 10% left.

Winsor_Pilates · 01-08-2011, 04:01 PM

If you're already using a 3G plan for the iphone, can you use that same plan if you get an ipad as well? (on Rogers)

This has likely been covered, but I don't want to read through this giant thread.

Devils'Advocate · 01-08-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

If you're already using a 3G plan for the iphone, can you use that same plan if you get an ipad as well? (on Rogers)

This has likely been covered, but I don't want to read through this giant thread.

No, Rogers does have a shared data plan. You need a separate data plan for the iPad.

I'm 3,000,000% pleased with using MyWi rather than give any more money than I have to to Robbers.