[DJElizardo]

I want one............

Saw a keyboard and case you can use with it.

I wouldn't get one just because of a cool case with a keyboard attachment...I would get one because I liked the product in and of itself.

You're gonna be spending about seven hundred bucks for a sixty dollar case.

I only say this because they're not for everyone, I have an aunt that after a week never used it again in favor of using her laptop instead.

[LClan439]

I wouldn't get one just because of a cool case with a keyboard attachment...I would get one because I liked the product in and of itself.

You're gonna be spending about seven hundred bucks for a sixty dollar case.

I only say this because they're not for everyone, I have an aunt that after a week never used it again in favor of using her laptop instead.

I never said I was getting it for the keyboard/case -- it's just nice to know that is an option. Even with the case it would still be easily portable. I already have a tablet so I know what they're like, I want a bigger screen. The new one is supposed to be very fast with 4g and have better clarity than a 1080 TV screen due to the retinal display.

[Xzmwskxn]

I never said I was getting it for the keyboard/case -- it's just nice to know that is an option. Even with the case it would still be easily portable. I already have a tablet so I know what they're like, I want a bigger screen. The new one is supposed to be very fast with 4g and have better clarity than a 1080 TV screen due to the retinal display.

I just got a new one about two months ago (I've had them since they've come out though), it's marginally better and I suppose larger but other than not being able to use the same case I had for the older iPad I can't tell the difference and the display for the most part looks the same as before other than quite possibly looking somewhat sharper playing movies during the day.

I didn't say that's what you said only that I wouldn't get one just because of a cool case.

As I'd posted before, part of what makes the iPad great is if you have an iPhone or a Macbook or even Apple TV - what I do on my iPhone (appointments, meetings, contacts, notes, music, videos, podcasts, whatever) automatically integrates across all devices.

Also if you have a movie on your iPad, and if you have Apple TV - you can live stream that movie to your television on a WI-FI network via an iPad - which is cooler than having to download movies to flash drives then play 'em on the television.

[tabcdyop]

Is there a big difference between Android versus Apple, function wise?

I'm wondering if I would be better off getting a Galaxy 10". I don't really want one, but I don't want to be totally lost in the transition.

[Stacypettlerr]

When is it supposed to come out, in the Fall?

There is one between 2 and 3, I think. Some 4g model with retinal display.

Yeah, they have been out for a couple of months now. Apple called it the New iPad, though not so certain about the name, as far as marketing ,etc, but that is the name of it. It is thinner and lighter than the iPad 2 and the battery does last longer as well.

As for the keyboard, I am still trying to get used to the Virtual Interface. it takes a bit of getting used, and the one thing I detest is the "autocorrect" feature, especially when typing on a forum with acronyms, abbreviations, etc, etc.

I like mine, but overall as far as the Android vs iPad debate, it all comes down to what you are going to use it for. The Apple iPad is ahead of the game as far as App's and features go, but the nice thing about the Android devices is that the majority of the Apps are free. There are a lot of free Apps for the iPad as well, but to get the truly functional App's you usually have to pay.

[Tarrccrys]

Is there a big difference between Android versus Apple, function wise?

I'm wondering if I would be better off getting a Galaxy 10". I don't really want one, but I don't want to be totally lost in the transition.

Function wise? No I don't think so - maybe less integration but that's about all.

The difference is one is closed (Apple) and the other is open (Droid) with each having their very own pros and cons.

I think it just ends up being about preference - I was about to into a rant about Droid app code writers living in their mamma's basement in fuck'n Bratislava but I won't - not at 10:30 on a Sunday night I won't.

It's not even about price either, at the end of the day Apple products tend to last longer but they're more expensive so it evens out - basically you pay for what you get.

[Agehoobionibe]

Yeah, they are out now. Apple called it the New iPad, though not so certain about the name. it is thinner and lighter than the iPad 2 and the battery does last longer as well.

As for the keybaord, I am still trying to get used to the Virtual Interface. it takes a bit of getting used, and the one thing I detest is the "autocorrect" feature, especially when typing on a forum with acronyms, abbreviations, etc, etc.

I like mine, but overall as far as the Android vs iPad debate, it all comes down to what you are going to use it for. The Apple iPad is ahead of the game as far as App's and features go, but the nice thing about the Android devices is that the majority of the Apps are free. There are a lot of free Apps for the iPad as well, but to get the truly functional App's you usually have to pay.

It's just an iPad 3 and as I'd pointed out earlier you can't really tell the difference between 'em...other than you're gonna have to buy a new case.

You can change that autocorrect feature in the settings - it used to get the best of me as well, now it's just me getting the best of me.

My wife's got a Droid Razr, I don't think there're more or less free apps other than the App Store possibly just having more apps overall than the Market Place, at least that was my take.

[truck]

It's just an iPad 3 and as I'd pointed out earlier you can't really tell the difference between 'em...other than you're gonna have to buy a new case.

You can change that autocorrect feature in the settings - it used to get the best of me as well, now it's just me getting the best of me.

My wife's got a Droid Razr, I don't think there're more or less free apps other than the App Store possibly just having more apps overall than the Market Place, at least that was my take.

The new retina display is much clearer and sharper than the iPad 2, imo.

It is thinner and lighter with improved battery life, so yes, you will need to get a new case as the case's made for the iPad 2 will not fit.

I know several people who have the Droid smartphones and they all have basically said that most of the Apps for the Droid's are free, but there are more Apps produced for the Apple devices right now, but I imagine the other devices will catch up, probably within a couple of years.

[jeargefef]

Function wise? No I don't think so - maybe less integration but that's about all.

The difference is one is closed (Apple) and the other is open (Droid) with each having their very own pros and cons.

I think it just ends up being about preference - I was about to into a rant about Droid app code writers living in their mamma's basement in fuck'n Bratislava but I won't - not at 10:30 on a Sunday night I won't.

It's not even about price either, at the end of the day Apple products tend to last longer but they're more expensive so it evens out - basically you pay for what you get.

What email program does it use? Can you set it up to receive POP mail? Have you felt short-changed at any time not having Flash?

@bolded sentence -- that is one of the truisms in life. You get what you pay for, always.

[Haftdrarp]

What email program does it use? Can you set it up to receive POP mail? Have you felt short-changed at any time not having Flash?

@bolded sentence -- that is one of the truisms in life. You get what you pay for, always.

Yes you can setup POP and IMAP all on one pretty clever email app - if you get one at an Apple Store they'll set it all up before you leave the store as well as setup a cloud account as both a backup and and a place to store files (which is great if you're gonna get something else later on down the road - you don't have put everything back on it again manually it'll get done automatically...there're apps out there that'll convert Flash media so it hasn't really been a problem so the answer is no...not short changed at all.

Although my wife has whined a bit about not being able to use Flash on her iPad at the rate she wants too (one of the classes she teaches uses Blackboard and Flash content consecutively)...a file here and there though and it's not a problem.

[Switiespils]

I want one really bad but I'm going to think it through. Thanks for the information.

[limpoporanique]

I think it's like the Ipad but a Blackberry.

Correct!

[HilaryNidierer]

I want one really bad but I'm going to think it through. Thanks for the information.

You're welcome.

[Grorointeri]

I got it. An amazing piece of equipment.

Always thought there was no difference between Apple and Android and now I've changed my mind. The Ipad 3 is definitely superior and worth the $$.

I love it!!!!!

[Reafnartefs]

I got it. An amazing piece of equipment.

Always thought there was no difference between Apple and Android and now I've changed my mind. The Ipad 3 is definitely superior and worth the $$.

I love it!!!!!

Good for you.

I think the first app (besides Facebook) my wife put on her iPad was Pinterest followed by Evernote.

My first apps were SkyGrid, Air Video, and Tweetdeck (current events and news)...

[zuhraliyana]

Pinterest is great, thx for reminding me of that.

Honestly I am blown away by the perfection of the Ipad. The picture quality, every last detail is sheer perfection!

Steve Jobs must have been one anal retentive person, but it sure worked out well for him.

[discountviagraman]

I have something like that right now. The Samsung Galaxy is about the size of a Kindle. It's fine, but for some reason, I have the fever to get an Ipad.

Not an Apple aficionado, but those Macbooks look nice.

I am looking into the Galaxy Tab 2. any info on this?

[Savviioor]

Pinterest is great, thx for reminding me of that.

Honestly I am blown away by the perfection of the Ipad. The picture quality, every last detail is sheer perfection!

Steve Jobs must have been one anal retentive person, but it sure worked out well for him.

The new retina display is very sharp. I put a screen protector on mine to deal with the fingerprints, but the new one isn't quite as bad as as the iPad 2's were.

If I do buy another one, I'll probably opt for the 4g service as mine is wifi only, but they are a very amazing product.

[mpzoFeJs]

I am looking into the Galaxy Tab 2. any info on this?

I had the Galaxy Tab, 7". I thought it was great -- until I got this Ipad.

Seriously, if you have the choice, go with the Ipad. It's much much better.

[sigrekatonov]

The new retina display is very sharp. I put a screen protector on mine to deal with the fingerprints, but the new one isn't quite as bad as as the iPad 2's were.

If I do buy another one, I'll probably opt for the 4g service as mine is wifi only, but they are a very amazing product.

It's incredible.

I've never used a stylus but I may get one some time just to try it out.

The 4g is extremely fast. This is the best, most well put together electronic gadget I think I've ever purchased. Even the apps are better.

I learned a lot from the sales person. All of the apps have to be submitted and approved by Apple before they ever go to Itunes. Did you know they have a special designer for the boxes which makes the boxes have a strong suction, slowing down the opening process, to create 'anticipation' for the customer? lol.