iPad 2

Gavin Scott · Tue 19 Apr, 2011 12.28

Its just a teeny bit frustrating that the demand for their product means I'm still waiting for stock to arrive in Glasgow (or in fact anywhere in Scotland).

I'm assuming Apple will supply their own stores before anyone else, so I'll have to sit tight...

Pete · Tue 19 Apr, 2011 20.30

Critique wrote:Apple do seem to pride themselves on the quality of their customer services. Isn't that one of the things they used to use in promotions, as if you have an issue with your device, you phone Apple, unlike Microsoft, who could diagnose hardware issues and direct you to Toshiba or whoever.

Sorry I think you've misunderstood. Apple products do not have "problems"

Gavin Scott · Wed 20 Apr, 2011 14.22

Although not confirmed, Apple have suggested that I can keep my iPad1 in consideration of just 100 pounds, along with my iPad2, thankyouverymuch.

Gavin Scott · Wed 20 Apr, 2011 15.13

Shame. Manager says no to the £100 deal his colleague offered, so they're keeping my iPad 1.

Sput · Mon 30 May, 2011 19.44

So out of curiosity (and massive temptation today), how has the iPad settled into everyday use for people? Left in a cupboard? Essential part of the day? Sexual magnet?

Cache · Mon 30 May, 2011 22.27

I use mine every day actually; I travel a lot, and it's great for films, games and music. I also use it for making lecture notes, writing letters and of course, going online. It's so much easier than using a pc or laptop. The only failing is lack of wireless printing, because my printer isn't Apple AirPrint compatible. Sigh.

Plus, anyone who sees it is instantly my friend.

cdd · Tue 31 May, 2011 00.40

Mattarz wrote:I also use it for making lecture notes

Jealous +++.

"Back in my day" we had to slave away with a pen and paper.

(Yes, I'm aware that "my day" was two years ago...).

Gavin Scott · Tue 31 May, 2011 09.16

If anything, my usage is increasing.

Now using it to read books, which I really didn't think I would do. Its actually easier than reading a paperback (no words lost in the deep crease of the book spine) and its self illuminating. Excellent. And I love the ability to sample a book ahead of purchase. In this case its Celia Imrie's "The Happy Hoofer". Fans of Victoria Wood will know who that is.

Goes without saying I browse on it constantly, but finding I'm using apps that I previously used on my HTC phone on it instead (bus tracker, spotify etc); and I've taken a couple of videos on it too, and edited them with the iMovie app.

I don't think you'd regret buying on, Sput.

madmusician · Tue 31 May, 2011 13.05

Mattarz wrote:I use mine every day actually; I travel a lot, and it's great for films, games and music. I also use it for making lecture notes, writing letters and of course, going online. It's so much easier than using a pc or laptop. The only failing is lack of wireless printing, because my printer isn't Apple AirPrint compatible. Sigh.

Plus, anyone who sees it is instantly my friend.

How does it work with lecture notes? One of my big negatives towards buying one at the moment (although I am severely tempted) is that I feel it might be too slow to take good notes using a touch screen keyboard, and a netbook would be better for this purpose? Is there a particular app you use for making notes, and how does the form factor and touch screen keyboard work in the context of sitting in a lecture hall?

Gavin Scott · Tue 31 May, 2011 13.16

I've been using mine to take notes in scriptwriting meetings and occasionally in the office, and in landscape mode I can type as fast as on a regular keyboard. The key spacing is, I would say, just about perfect.

That said, the iPad 1 came with a removable cover (similar idea to the magnetic iPad 2 cover), except that it seemed more stable to lean on.

The newer one with its clever fold-into-a triangle stand is actually a little less solid. I've twice pressed down on it hard enough to make it push flat.

No harm done, but still, I would have hoped it would be a bit more robust in use.

You do need a surface to put it down on if you're going to touch type at speed.

Sput · Tue 31 May, 2011 13.18

I suspect it depends on the kind of lectures/meetings you go to! Call me a luddite, but pen and paper is certainly best for sciency stuff!

I've managed to quell my renewed temptation, and no sooner did I do so than some spam from Paypal titled "get your hands on an iPad 2!" dropped into my inbox.

Steve is watching me...