iPad-ed !!!!

Rehaan · 18th June 2010, 19:39

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Originally Posted by Fillmore

.. Nice LED screen etc..

Small correction here - its actually a IPS LCD screen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fillmore

.. The onscreen keypad does not seem to be ergonomically a good thing.

Good insights on this! These are things that someone wouldn't realise just by seeing the device.

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

the price is ridiculous. and its a very overrated products.

True -- there are better, faster, more open, cheaper, more functional and more ergonomic competitors out there. But the fact of it is, despite all their hype, none of them have been launched yet!
Props to Apple for that.

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Wow, it is backlit? How does Kindle do it?

Samurai, check out the Pixel Qi screen. I think its what you'd want. A lot of upcomming tablets will feature this, including the promising looking "notionink adam" out of Hyderabad.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

no cam for video chats ,skype
no adobe flash thats used by countless websites
no mms card slot
No multitasking
No GPS receiver
no usb port
unremovable battery
no osx

itunes sucks
name sounds like some ladies hygienic product
cant save music,vids from internet
have to convert all videos to mp4,mov like ipods . so to watch some movie you spend half n hour or so just converting it to right format

So true, but don't worry - iPhone OS 4 fixes.... one of those things. Kinda.

cya
R

inferno · 20th June 2010, 08:31

Was trying to get it from US from friends, but was unlucky twice. Once the friend was out of cash and once the delivery was scheduled after my friend's flight to India.

So finally yesterday, in impulse, I bought 16gb from Delhi itself. I've been comic reader since long, and it's awesome reading them on this thing.

Jaggu · 9th August 2010, 12:11

Got one from US its a Wifi + 3G model. Need to get the micro sim adapter before i go chopping the BSNL 3G card

DCEite · 9th August 2010, 12:16

iPad is an ergonomic nightmare.

The iPod touch 2G is enough for me. :-)

chevelle · 9th August 2010, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Got one from US its a Wifi + 3G model. Need to get the micro sim adapter before i go chopping the BSNL 3G card

Just thought this may help you.

DealExtreme: $1.50 Micro Sim Card to Standard Sim Card Adapter (Black)

Edit: Sorry, i overlooked, you needed the opposite one. Sorry my bad.

So here you go

http://microsim-shop.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-AFC-Tr.../dp/B003THJQVU

Sahil · 9th August 2010, 16:42

Got my 32gb Wifi iPad a few weeks back, regretting not have bought the 3g model as I thought it wouldn't work in India !

rishi_kapoor · 9th August 2010, 17:37

Sahil, Ditto. I too picked up a 32GB wifi, I am so happy with the product that now even my phone is iphone 3GS. I wanted to pick iphone 4G but decided to wait till the glitches are fixed.

I just love my ipad, in fact I am already planning to sell it to some friend and pick a 64 wifi+3g on my next US trip next week.

Amazing device, 32GB is good enough space, HD apps are simply awesome.

Sahil · 9th August 2010, 17:45

I missed the iPhone after I got the BB Bold2.

But now, iPad + BB > iPhone4

ampere · 9th August 2010, 18:26

For those who are not onto IEEE Spectrum, here is a summary of all display technologies.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/h...f-the-future/0

The main item to note is that Kindle does not have colour display and uses the E-Ink technology. This allows minimum strain to eyes and you are able to read even in broad daylight (which may be difficult in an I-PAD).

Not sure if there any tablets released, which are based on the Pixel Qi based Display. Its supposed be next gen on display technology.

As regards to price I think currently prices bloated in India. Still worth buying abroad. I still am yet to see cheaper alternatives. Andriod based devices (Olive Pad) does not anywhere but prices are in the same range. Yet to wait and watch on the Dell Android Tablet, which will be hitting the market in India in another 2-3 months.

Jaggu · 9th August 2010, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevelle

Just thought this may help you.
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Amazon.com: Micro SIM Card Adapter for Apple iPad and iPhone 4 AT&T BY AFC Trident. BUY FROM…

Thanks yes this is what am planning to try, get the adapter so that i can use the butchered BSNL card in regular phone, if required

The price diff for the 3G version was some 6k INR when i converted, so advised wifee to go for it since she will require it while travelling. Simple 16 GB version.

Oh yeah iPad is wifee's, actually her first gadget purchase lol She hasn't even purchased a mobile phone or for that matter a watch for herself, prior to this!

Gurpartap Singh · 11th August 2010, 00:35

Got 64GB 3G some weeks back. Enjoying GPRS before [getting the chance to buy] BSNL 3G connection.

Great to have a large screen for Maps and Mail app while on the go. Typing is as good as it's on Apple keyboard.

Also got a backup micro sim from another carrier in my wallet in case the current one goes down for some reason. :P

Essentially, it's just a larger iPod touch. You probably always wanted a larger/faster-to-use iPhone/iPod touch (without realizing? )

Samurai · 28th September 2010, 23:17

Now iPad has serious competition.

BlackBerry - Smartphones - New BlackBerry PlayBook & Tablet OS at BlackBerry.com

Rehaan · 29th September 2010, 14:20

There is the Galaxy Tab as well :

Samsung GALAXY Tab

cya
R

sixthsense · 29th September 2010, 17:14

The iOS 4.2 for iPad is out. Though still in beta and exclusively for developers, it's intended to be released in nov.
I got the 4.2 right now on my iPad and the best thing about it is multitasking. I can chat, listen to music and browse Internet at the same time. The other features include organizing the apps in folders, print function, change of the hardware button to mute etc.

Jaggu · 9th October 2010, 14:16

Bought a microsim cutter and sim adapter from ebay. Just did the 10 second surgery, its as simple as using a stapler! And now the iPad is running BSNL 3G card!

Its become truly mobile and i have a proper GPS screen for my car

Anyone in BLR wants to make some micro sim out of regular GSM, give a shout out

20th June 2010, 08:31	#17
inferno BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 208 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Was trying to get it from US from friends, but was unlucky twice. Once the friend was out of cash and once the delivery was scheduled after my friend's flight to India. So finally yesterday, in impulse, I bought 16gb from Delhi itself. I've been comic reader since long, and it's awesome reading them on this thing.
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9th August 2010, 12:11	#18
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Got one from US its a Wifi + 3G model. Need to get the micro sim adapter before i go chopping the BSNL 3G card
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9th August 2010, 12:16	#19
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,566 Times	iPad is an ergonomic nightmare. The iPod touch 2G is enough for me. :-)
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9th August 2010, 16:42	#21
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Got my 32gb Wifi iPad a few weeks back, regretting not have bought the 3g model as I thought it wouldn't work in India !
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9th August 2010, 17:37	#22
rishi_kapoor BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 486 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Sahil, Ditto. I too picked up a 32GB wifi, I am so happy with the product that now even my phone is iphone 3GS. I wanted to pick iphone 4G but decided to wait till the glitches are fixed. I just love my ipad, in fact I am already planning to sell it to some friend and pick a 64 wifi+3g on my next US trip next week. Amazing device, 32GB is good enough space, HD apps are simply awesome.
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9th August 2010, 17:45	#23
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	I missed the iPhone after I got the BB Bold2. But now, iPad + BB > iPhone4
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9th August 2010, 18:26	#24
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,943 Times View My Garage	For those who are not onto IEEE Spectrum, here is a summary of all display technologies. http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/h...f-the-future/0 The main item to note is that Kindle does not have colour display and uses the E-Ink technology. This allows minimum strain to eyes and you are able to read even in broad daylight (which may be difficult in an I-PAD). Not sure if there any tablets released, which are based on the Pixel Qi based Display. Its supposed be next gen on display technology. As regards to price I think currently prices bloated in India. Still worth buying abroad. I still am yet to see cheaper alternatives. Andriod based devices (Olive Pad) does not anywhere but prices are in the same range. Yet to wait and watch on the Dell Android Tablet, which will be hitting the market in India in another 2-3 months.
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11th August 2010, 00:35	#26
Gurpartap Singh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandigarh — PB Posts: 209 Thanked: 4 Times	Got 64GB 3G some weeks back. Enjoying GPRS before [getting the chance to buy] BSNL 3G connection. Great to have a large screen for Maps and Mail app while on the go. Typing is as good as it's on Apple keyboard. Also got a backup micro sim from another carrier in my wallet in case the current one goes down for some reason. :P Essentially, it's just a larger iPod touch. You probably always wanted a larger/faster-to-use iPhone/iPod touch (without realizing? )
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28th September 2010, 23:17	#27
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,596 Times View My Garage	Now iPad has serious competition. BlackBerry - Smartphones - New BlackBerry PlayBook & Tablet OS at BlackBerry.com
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29th September 2010, 14:20	#28
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,079 Times	There is the Galaxy Tab as well : Samsung GALAXY Tab cya R
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29th September 2010, 17:14	#29
sixthsense BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 185 Times	The iOS 4.2 for iPad is out. Though still in beta and exclusively for developers, it's intended to be released in nov. I got the 4.2 right now on my iPad and the best thing about it is multitasking. I can chat, listen to music and browse Internet at the same time. The other features include organizing the apps in folders, print function, change of the hardware button to mute etc.
	() Thanks

9th October 2010, 14:16	#30
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Bought a microsim cutter and sim adapter from ebay. Just did the 10 second surgery, its as simple as using a stapler! And now the iPad is running BSNL 3G card! Its become truly mobile and i have a proper GPS screen for my car Anyone in BLR wants to make some micro sim out of regular GSM, give a shout out
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