iPad-ed !!!!

Jaggu · 2nd January 2011, 18:02

We us the original apple cover that was bought along with the iPad. Works quite well, yet sleek.

Ranga · 7th January 2011, 20:55

Hey we are all Caroholics ?

Has any one thought how we fit the iPads in the car ????

I have seen some demos on You tube on implementing the iPad in the car . Would like to try it on my scorpio - Does any one have any ideas how and where we mount it ???

Rehaan · 8th January 2011, 12:48

@Ranga.

Please search before posting.

Apple Ipad Carputer

First ipad in-car installation

cya
R

Punzabi · 8th January 2011, 16:09

Bought an Ipad 32Gb Wi-Fi for wifey over new year sale (that's another story that I paid the MRP). So far liking it (not liking doing all the domestic chores while wifey is having a ball with ipad though

). Downloaded NFS-hot pursuit and oh boy!!!! can't express the joy of playing it on ipad. its one of those must have apps/games. A couple of things I'd whinge about are, lack of adobe flash support and no facebook application (pity its only available for Ipod/Iphone but not for Ipad. "friendly for facebook" app came to my rescue and is next best alternative). Also, I have shared my iphone contents with Ipad and almost all iphone apps don't support ipad. 2X zoom fits the app to screen but appearance is pixelated.

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Originally Posted by srikat

just want to ask what cases you guys are all using to protect your iPad in?

I bought Apple's cover along with Ipad and found it pretty much top notch. Cleaning cloth that came with cover does its job very well (very handy for cleaning glasses too...)

_raVan_ · 13th January 2011, 12:41

Dummy iPad 2 leaked:

YouTube - iPad 2 dummy - TiPb at CES 2010

YouTube - iPad 2 Video snuck out of CES 2011

roy_libran · 13th January 2011, 14:48

I got a 64 Gig WiFi from the US, and it cost me 25000 bucks including the carry case, and the camera connection kit. Of course, there was a bit of Employee Discount involved. :-))

I picked up a Gecko scratch guard that doubles up as an Anti-Glare as well. Like it a lot.

This is one hell of a device. Had a go at the Galaxy Tab as well, but for all it's features, I felt it lacked the usability and quality of an iPad. Plus, the screen size is a bit too small for me for regularly using the On Screen keyboard.

FanaticOnWheels · 22nd January 2011, 18:56

The GPS works perfectly without a SIM. Yes, it is truly an amazing device, and the endless apps available make it a truly magical device, just the way Steve Jobs put it. Navigation is excellent, Skype works, and MS Office can be emulated pretty well.

By the way, I got a 3G SIM today from BSNL, and they give out microsims if you request them for one. The guys there cut the original SIM, and it fits perfectly on the iPad.

slicvic · 23rd January 2011, 01:36

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Originally Posted by FanaticOnWheels

By the way, I got a 3G SIM today from BSNL, and they give out microsims if you request them for one. The guys there cut the original SIM, and it fits perfectly on the iPad.

For the micro sim there's a stapler like cutter readily available on eBay.

Microsim, Mobile Accessories, Laptops Computer Peripherals, Consumer Electronics items at low prices on eBay India

Most of the good cell phone shops have it and charge around 50 bucks for cutting the sim, or nil if you are a regular customer. The best part about this cutter is that you can retain the outer cut portion and later use it in case you want to put the microsim into a regular phone

FanaticOnWheels · 23rd January 2011, 20:11

I believe those cutters cost anywhere above 400/-. BSNL does it for free if you let them know that it is for the iPad, atleast here in Chennai.

csentil · 24th January 2011, 13:56

Just check out the videos on youtube and Do It Yourself!

The BSNL guys gave me a regular SIM. The iPAD I bought came with an AT&T microsim. Used that to help myself out.

Ikonik · 27th January 2011, 12:33

This is a product selling because:
a. its a GADGET
b. and its NEW
c. and its from APPLE (and goes without saying touch screen experience is the best with apple)

Nonetheless, take a step back and think about it, its a laptop without a physical keyboard. I feel its overrated, and hyped because S. J. says it has umpteen uses.

fuel_addict · 27th January 2011, 16:32

Apple partners BSNL to bring iPads to India - The Times of India

It seems Apple has partnered with BSNL to officially sell iPads in India as per the above report. Its another story that with iPad2 around the corner, Apple chose this time to sell (or dump) the soon-to-be-obsolete version 1.0 iPads to unsuspecting Indian buyers.

Not sure what this means for buyers in Mumbai/Delhi where BSNL has no service. Hopefully, they'll also sell the Wi-Fi only iPads too.

vivekiny2k · 27th January 2011, 19:40

on a device the size of an ipad, why does one need to cut corners (put intended) for a microsim?

Figopian · 27th January 2011, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy_libran

I got a 64 Gig WiFi from the US, and it cost me 25000 bucks including the carry case, and the camera connection kit. Of course, there was a bit of Employee Discount involved. :-))

I picked up a Gecko scratch guard that doubles up as an Anti-Glare as well. Like it a lot.

This is one hell of a device. Had a go at the Galaxy Tab as well, but for all it's features, I felt it lacked the usability and quality of an iPad. Plus, the screen size is a bit too small for me for regularly using the On Screen keyboard.

Where did you buy this in US?

roy_libran · 27th January 2011, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Figopian

Where did you buy this in US?

Online order using an employee discount.

2nd January 2011, 18:02	#76
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roy_libran Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DNCR Posts: 1,643 Thanked: 3,456 Times View My Garage	Re: iPad-ed !!!! I got a 64 Gig WiFi from the US, and it cost me 25000 bucks including the carry case, and the camera connection kit. Of course, there was a bit of Employee Discount involved. :-)) I picked up a Gecko scratch guard that doubles up as an Anti-Glare as well. Like it a lot. This is one hell of a device. Had a go at the Galaxy Tab as well, but for all it's features, I felt it lacked the usability and quality of an iPad. Plus, the screen size is a bit too small for me for regularly using the On Screen keyboard.
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FanaticOnWheels BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 329 Thanked: 111 Times	Re: iPad-ed !!!! The GPS works perfectly without a SIM. Yes, it is truly an amazing device, and the endless apps available make it a truly magical device, just the way Steve Jobs put it. Navigation is excellent, Skype works, and MS Office can be emulated pretty well. By the way, I got a 3G SIM today from BSNL, and they give out microsims if you request them for one. The guys there cut the original SIM, and it fits perfectly on the iPad.
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23rd January 2011, 20:11	#84
FanaticOnWheels BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 329 Thanked: 111 Times	Re: iPad-ed !!!! I believe those cutters cost anywhere above 400/-. BSNL does it for free if you let them know that it is for the iPad, atleast here in Chennai.
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csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Re: iPad-ed !!!! Just check out the videos on youtube and Do It Yourself! The BSNL guys gave me a regular SIM. The iPAD I bought came with an AT&T microsim. Used that to help myself out.
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27th January 2011, 12:33	#86
Ikonik Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 19 Thanked: Once	Re: iPad-ed !!!! This is a product selling because: a. its a GADGET b. and its NEW c. and its from APPLE (and goes without saying touch screen experience is the best with apple) Nonetheless, take a step back and think about it, its a laptop without a physical keyboard. I feel its overrated, and hyped because S. J. says it has umpteen uses.
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27th January 2011, 16:32	#87
fuel_addict BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 692 Thanked: 121 Times	Re: iPad-ed !!!! Apple partners BSNL to bring iPads to India - The Times of India It seems Apple has partnered with BSNL to officially sell iPads in India as per the above report. Its another story that with iPad2 around the corner, Apple chose this time to sell (or dump) the soon-to-be-obsolete version 1.0 iPads to unsuspecting Indian buyers. Not sure what this means for buyers in Mumbai/Delhi where BSNL has no service. Hopefully, they'll also sell the Wi-Fi only iPads too. Last edited by fuel_addict : 27th January 2011 at 16:33.
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vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Re: iPad-ed !!!! on a device the size of an ipad, why does one need to cut corners (put intended) for a microsim?
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