muikabochi 208 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Originally Posted By: grungy-gonads ipad owners. Do you still love your ipad? I think I love it more and more. Apart from the silly Flash issue, it's just ace, I use it so much. Yes really like it. Not Flash is at times very annoying though. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 very handy. Much better than carrying a laptop around. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 plus sofa surfing if needed. No mouse, no keyboard to balance on your cushions. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Used a friend's ipad for 8 days on my trip. Impressive in what it does, but I wouldn't buy one unless Apple added USB & network ports. The lack of Flash would annoy, but not be a deal-breaker. I'd be more bothered by the need to keep a magic-clean cloth handy in any kind of bright lighting. Saw a prototype Samsung tablet with a screen about halfway between ipad & ipod touch -- looked rather interesting and the size would probably be (for me) more appealing. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thats the Galaxy on right? Docomo releasing it here end of November Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Saw that, and the Samsung Galaxy phone is out now as well. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 It has Flash! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 MX Mayhem is free today on the ipad. Just downloaded and had a quick play - nice!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Think so, yes. Looks like screen is 6 or 7 inches, very bright and sharp. Didn't really have time to check it out carefully as wine/pasta were waiting, but might be just what I'm looking for. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yes it is that, Galaxy Tab. 7 inches but apparently the screen is no better than ipad in terms of resolution. Out of interest, why do you want USB port? I haven't once thought it would be necessary on my ipad. I suppose I just use it for surfing mainly and playing with some apps. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Far easier to download applications with a laptop or desktop and then transfer via USB, either cable or stick. Of course, Apple really want you to get all your apps through their portal because that's how they keep tabs on you, what you use and what they can push advertise to you, plus they can charge whatever they like for the privilege. This is not anti-Apple, just anti-monopoly practices, no matter WHO. (read Microshaft, Apple, anyone else) Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Originally Posted By: Slippery Jim ... Didn't really have time to check it out carefully as wine/pasta were waiting, ... Priorities right, I see, Jim!! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Originally Posted By: JA (read Microshaft, Apple, anyone else) Really? Microshaft? Next perhaps Micro$oft. But agree with you though - they do track your purchases and then offer you things based around past views and purchases. how do you download apple apps without using their portal then JA? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hey all you people who are not using an iPad --- can you tell me how exactly Apple are "push advertising to me"? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 recommended purchases based on past downloads? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Never look at that. You mean the "Genius" section? Doesn't Amazon do that? Don't most other online shops do that? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 What's "genius"? Yeah amazon pushes things at you based on past views, purchases, recommendations or downloads. As soon as I click on the iTunes store within iTunes, I get scrolling adverts for music and artists. Like you MB, I don't "look" at them, well besides a brief glance, but they haven't convinced me to buy them as of yet. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I don't use itunes other than to backup. I download via my ipad. No ads there that I can see. Genius is a tab on the store on the ipad which, I think, recommends things based on previous purchases. Don't use it, it's certainly not in your face. Isn't it funny how people who don't actually have the device, know so little about it, come out with all these firmly held views on things that just aren't quite correct. Why do that? You just sound silly. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Well I own an iPod Touch if that helps? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Wasn't meaning you Rob. But in general, it's just silly. If you don't (think you) like it (because of the name on it) or whatever, so what? Just leave it and move on! I don't get why people feel the need to bang on about things that they don't really know about anyway Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Ah ok! Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Originally Posted By: muikabochi Wasn't meaning you Rob. But in general, it's just silly. If you don't (think you) like it (because of the name on it) or whatever, so what? Just leave it and move on! I don't get why people feel the need to bang on about things that they don't really know about anyway it's because those people are really smart. They know everything in their own little universe. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I still feel no need for an USB interface. Can't think why I'd need one ..... yet. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I can't think of one time I wanted a USB connection. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Actually, I can...... to connect to my my docomo dongle thingy, but I solved that one.... Link to post Share on other sites
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