iPad-ed !!!!

petroheadkaran · 2nd June 2010, 10:24

• Note from Mod: The Team-BHP Apps for iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch can be found at this link.

I have just got my 16 gb wifi iPad and it's the most interesting gadget I have ever used. I already love it. I will right a full review in a day or two and will put up the snaps too!

deepakhon · 2nd June 2010, 10:51

Congrats! A couple of my colleagues have it, and I loved it. They have the non-3g version though.

Samurai · 2nd June 2010, 11:41

Is iPad available in India now? How much is the 16GB non-3G model?

Jaguar · 2nd June 2010, 15:42

If only it comes with USB support!!!

ajmat · 2nd June 2010, 19:26

Played with them in the US. Cute but I got the feeling it was an itouch expanded. Great to travel with though

jkdas · 2nd June 2010, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Is iPad available in India now? How much is the 16GB non-3G model?

Bangy - grey market; 37500 and 41500 for 16 and 32GB ones

HellwratH · 2nd June 2010, 22:18

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Bangy - grey market; 37500 and 41500 for 16 and 32GB ones

Guess it's not that expensive. A friend was selling a 16gb one for 25k.

prashant.dinkar · 13th June 2010, 05:15

Hey I am planning to buy a 32GB one , will be looking forward for full review from your side.
How easy or difficult is the software interface to transfer the pdf , pictures , music etc in ipad ?
I find iTunes for ipod quite irritating and hassle to use . Is it similar or any better .
I played with iPad for couple of hours in an Apple store. I am totally in love with it and don't think its ipod touch on steroids or something , even if it is its one heck of a gadget to keep.

Fillmore · 13th June 2010, 08:53

Just seen the detailed demo of the iPad.

I feel its great for general browsing, video viewing, as a GPS (with a data card)
, the multi touch interface seems very good for flipping, zooming, moving etc.. Nice LED screen etc..

However what I don't feel great about is when it comes to typing. For the following reasons.

The onscreen keypad does not seem to be ergonomically a good thing.
1. You can place it flat on the table and type, just as you would on a laptop. However in that position I see 2 pitfalls.
- The screen clarity might not be good since its almost 90 degrees from your eyes
- Again for your neck and back they say your monitor should be at eye level (Ergonomic problem in the long run)

2. You place it inclined against some object so that its similar to a laptop screen angle
- Here it would strain your wrists when typing as you would have to type at an angle.

3. They have promoted iBooks in a big way, and given the ease of procuring an e-book i.e. via their interface of shopping/ flipping thru etc. you would be tempted to buy many online books.
Here again my personal opinion, reading a book on an LED screen would strain your eyes for no reason, you are better off reading the paper version

Barring this its a good device. I would say for travel its an ideal device.
But for me while on the internet/comp I spend min 40% in typing/updating something, which does not seem much suited with an iPad.

vasoo · 13th June 2010, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellwratH

Guess it's not that expensive. A friend was selling a 16gb one for 25k.

The starting sale price in US is $499 for the 16GB base model. I don't think you will get it here for 25K unless it is a "distress/friendly sale" by individuals.

SirAlec · 13th June 2010, 13:45

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

spadival · 13th June 2010, 13:55

As an e-book, its useless. The backlit screen will start hurting your eyes.

Samurai · 13th June 2010, 23:53

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

vivekiny2k · 14th June 2010, 03:28

kindle uses light that falls on it from outside, like a real paper, or an old LCD watch. hence easy readability.

Mr. Nobody · 14th June 2010, 11:17

ipad is just a big ipod touch .not worth the price and the way apple markets it as a mini computer rival .

I own 3 apple products and have used ipad for a week . just know some of its disadvantages

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

2nd June 2010, 10:24	#1
petroheadkaran BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	iPad-ed !!!! • Note from Mod: The Team-BHP Apps for iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch can be found at this link. I have just got my 16 gb wifi iPad and it's the most interesting gadget I have ever used. I already love it. I will right a full review in a day or two and will put up the snaps too! Last edited by GTO : 11th May 2011 at 17:29. Reason: Adding link to our official App :)
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deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Congrats! A couple of my colleagues have it, and I loved it. They have the non-3g version though.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,824 Thanked: 45,511 Times View My Garage	Is iPad available in India now? How much is the 16GB non-3G model?
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Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,206 Thanked: 2,530 Times	If only it comes with USB support!!!
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,944 Times View My Garage	Played with them in the US. Cute but I got the feeling it was an itouch expanded. Great to travel with though
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prashant.dinkar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ellicott City/New Delhi Posts: 79 Thanked: 53 Times	Hey I am planning to buy a 32GB one , will be looking forward for full review from your side. How easy or difficult is the software interface to transfer the pdf , pictures , music etc in ipad ? I find iTunes for ipod quite irritating and hassle to use . Is it similar or any better . I played with iPad for couple of hours in an Apple store. I am totally in love with it and don't think its ipod touch on steroids or something , even if it is its one heck of a gadget to keep.
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13th June 2010, 08:53	#9
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 581 Times	Just seen the detailed demo of the iPad. I feel its great for general browsing, video viewing, as a GPS (with a data card) , the multi touch interface seems very good for flipping, zooming, moving etc.. Nice LED screen etc.. However what I don't feel great about is when it comes to typing. For the following reasons. The onscreen keypad does not seem to be ergonomically a good thing. 1. You can place it flat on the table and type, just as you would on a laptop. However in that position I see 2 pitfalls. - The screen clarity might not be good since its almost 90 degrees from your eyes - Again for your neck and back they say your monitor should be at eye level (Ergonomic problem in the long run) 2. You place it inclined against some object so that its similar to a laptop screen angle - Here it would strain your wrists when typing as you would have to type at an angle. 3. They have promoted iBooks in a big way, and given the ease of procuring an e-book i.e. via their interface of shopping/ flipping thru etc. you would be tempted to buy many online books. Here again my personal opinion, reading a book on an LED screen would strain your eyes for no reason, you are better off reading the paper version Barring this its a good device. I would say for travel its an ideal device. But for me while on the internet/comp I spend min 40% in typing/updating something, which does not seem much suited with an iPad. Last edited by Fillmore : 13th June 2010 at 08:55. Reason: corrected error
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	the price is ridiculous. and its a very overrated products.
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spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	As an e-book, its useless. The backlit screen will start hurting your eyes.
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13th June 2010, 23:53	#13
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,824 Thanked: 45,511 Times View My Garage	Wow, it is backlit? How does Kindle do it?
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14th June 2010, 03:28	#14
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	kindle uses light that falls on it from outside, like a real paper, or an old LCD watch. hence easy readability.
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Mr. Nobody BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 517 Thanked: 614 Times	ipad is just a big ipod touch .not worth the price and the way apple markets it as a mini computer rival . I own 3 apple products and have used ipad for a week . just know some of its disadvantages 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 Attached Thumbnails
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