07-29-2011, 09:59 PM
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#2481
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Voted for Kodos
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I'm considering the possibility of buying an iPad while in the states next month, just for the cost savings. Is there anything I should know? Warranty? iTunes store compatability? etc?
(Have I asked a similar question before)
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08-08-2011, 10:02 PM
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#2482
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Anyone do any wireframing on an iPad? I love omnigraffle on the mac but I've heard mixed reviews for the iPad version. Heard good things about iMockup.
Last edited by MickMcGeough; 08-09-2011 at 12:00 PM.
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08-09-2011, 09:50 PM
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#2483
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Boxee just came out for iPad and it is awesome. The UI is super slick.
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08-10-2011, 09:44 AM
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#2484
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I got Boxee and it works great. Better than AirVideo IMO, and it works with the Apple TV.
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08-10-2011, 12:36 PM
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#2485
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Dances with Wolves
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Section 304
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bossy22
I got Boxee and it works great. Better than AirVideo IMO, and it works with the Apple TV.
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What puts it above AirVideo in your eyes? Is it the added social features? I like the idea of scraping the videos mentioned in your twitter feed... that's pretty cool. I'll give it a whirl for that reason alone.
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08-10-2011, 02:15 PM
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#2486
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#1 Goaltender
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I don't get the social part? So if you were to twitter me hey watch this movie ex: Bourne identity boxee would find it and download it? Or is it more watch the video of me shooting fireworks at small children that you have posted on twitter/youtube that will play?
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08-10-2011, 03:29 PM
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#2487
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Dances with Wolves
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Section 304
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fundmark19
I don't get the social part? So if you were to twitter me hey watch this movie ex: Bourne identity boxee would find it and download it? Or is it more watch the video of me shooting fireworks at small children that you have posted on twitter/youtube that will play?
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If I read the app description properly it will scan your twitter/facebook feed for youtube or vimeo movies posted and put them in a playlist of sorts. Not a bad idea at all.
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08-10-2011, 03:50 PM
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#2488
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
I'm considering the possibility of buying an iPad while in the states next month, just for the cost savings. Is there anything I should know? Warranty? iTunes store compatability? etc?
(Have I asked a similar question before)
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I got mine in the states, no issues with iTunes.
Not sure about warranty, don't think any problems, but haven't had to test it.
Is there really much of a price difference? I didn't buy it down there for price, the difference seemed negligible.
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08-10-2011, 04:03 PM
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#2489
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SE Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan Coke
I got mine in the states, no issues with iTunes.
Not sure about warranty, don't think any problems, but haven't had to test it.
Is there really much of a price difference? I didn't buy it down there for price, the difference seemed negligible.
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I believe Apple products have worldwide warranties.
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08-10-2011, 04:10 PM
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#2490
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Quote:
Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
I'm considering the possibility of buying an iPad while in the states next month, just for the cost savings. Is there anything I should know? Warranty? iTunes store compatability? etc?
(Have I asked a similar question before)
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What kind of cost savings are there. I just checked best buy Canada and US sites and the difference is $20. Even with the exchange rate you total savings is like $50.
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08-11-2011, 09:40 AM
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#2491
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Voted for Kodos
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Superflyer
What kind of cost savings are there. I just checked best buy Canada and US sites and the difference is $20. Even with the exchange rate you total savings is like $50.
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Back when I asked the question, the dollar was at about $1.05 US, so you save the $20 price difference, plus the exchange rate (roughly $30, depending on the model), plus the GST or any sales tax since I'd be purchasing in Montana (another $30)
For example a 32GB wifi - $599 USD at a $1.05 exchange rate, that would have been $570 CAD.
In Canada, the same model would be $619 CAD + GST = $650 plus whatever electronics recycling fees they charge. I'd save $80.
(This is all assuming we'd be under the $400 per person duty exclusion, which we would be)
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08-11-2011, 09:49 AM
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#2492
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#1 Goaltender
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Yeah but you won't get $1.05US, closer to $1.02 probably with the bank/credit card spread.
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08-11-2011, 09:56 AM
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#2493
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#1 Goaltender
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probably close to 1.00 since our dollar tanked
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08-11-2011, 11:22 AM
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#2494
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by red sky
Yeah but you won't get $1.05US, closer to $1.02 probably with the bank/credit card spread.
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Exactly.
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08-11-2011, 03:44 PM
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#2495
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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So, aside from tethering or getting a whole new plan, is there any way to get 3G on an iPad via Fido?
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08-11-2011, 03:55 PM
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#2496
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary
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total it comes up to be around 540ish USD for a 16gb ipad2, i was gonna buy it down in the states but decided not to, i regret it now haha
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09-26-2011, 11:50 PM
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#2497
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Lifetime Suspension
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Picked up an iCade cabinet today. Pretty cool, and a lot better than I expected. At first the fact only the Atari greatest hits app was supported kinda made me pass on it. But it looks like more developers are added support to their games. As much as I would love to buy one of gobsgrahams mame machines, this will have to do for now because of space restrictions.
My boss took it away from me today...lol. We were playing Battlezone at work... which would have been ok, if we weren't dinking around with it for 3 hours...lol
On sale for 79 buck at Betsbuy, and the joystick/button feel is pretty authentic.
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09-27-2011, 08:12 AM
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#2498
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by pylon
On sale for 79 buck at Betsbuy, and the joystick/button feel is pretty authentic.
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Is the overall construction good or flimsy? Does it feel like the graphics would chip or peel off? Such a neat unit, but it would be a shame if its chintzy.
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09-27-2011, 11:23 PM
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#2499
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sclitheroe
Is the overall construction good or flimsy? Does it feel like the graphics would chip or peel off? Such a neat unit, but it would be a shame if its chintzy.
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It is excellent. The unit is built out of MDF and pretty heavy, and the decals are a melamine sorta plastic application. The buttons and joystick feel very high quality. I was hesitant when I saw one assembled at the store, but you could tell some slacker kid put it together like a loser. If you tighten all the screws right, and make sure all the holes line up, the fit and finish is top notch.
Just check the online reviews, they are pretty awesome.
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