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pkang0202



Joined: 09 Mar 2007
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:52 am    Post subject: Hands on with Ipad 2 Reply with quote
I've been playing with my Ipad 2 for a couple hours now.

I have a 3GS so while being familiar with IOS, there were some differences with the Ipad IOS that needed some getting use too.

My first impression was the devices is heavier than it looks. I definitely don't see being able to hold it in one hand comfortably for long periods of time.

Having the volume/mute buttons on the right side is a little strange considering it is on the left on the Iphones.

As for the resolution of the screen, I don't see an issue of it not being a "retina" display. I find the best viewing distance is about 12-18 inches from my face. At that distance, you don't even notice any pixels. If you are holding this thing so close to your face that you see the pixels then you need glasses, not a retina display.

I was very impressed with Facetime. My sister got an Ipad 2 also, I spent about 30 minutes being able to talk and see my niece/nephews. Being able to walk around with it while video chatting, and switching between front/rear cameras was great. I wouldn't use Facetime to talk to someone regularly, but I think it is more than worth it to use for talking with family.


One thing that I don't like is the fact that Ipad Apps are so expensive. 2-3x's more expensive than the Iphone/Ipod version of the App. If I already bought an App for the Iphone, they should offer a discounted version for Ipad too.


Syncing between Iphone and Ipad is harder than it should be. I guess if I had paid $99 for a MobileMe subscription it would be easier. Still, I think there should be a way to connect the 2 via bluetooth, enter your Apple ID and Password, and have the 2 sync up contacts, Apps, and other information.

Despite some of these issues, so far I really like it. I feel like I'll be using Iphone anytime I'm on the move. As soon as I know i'll be at one place for a while (at home, coffee shop, waiting room, etc...) I'll be on my Ipad.
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madoka



Joined: 27 Mar 2008
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
At my local stores, the Chinese resellers were out in force. I saw them buy up everything they could to mail to countries were it is not sold yet. They brought in their kids, cousins, and grandmothers to buy the maximum limit of two per person. Screwed many of the people in line that couldn't get one after waiting for hours.

When the ipads ran out, they started buying the smart covers - cartloads at a time. It was pretty ridiculous to see old ladies who knew nothing of what they were buying furiously chatting on their cell phones with whoever was directing them.

IMHO, Apple sucks for doing this to everybody. They didn't have a reservation system so that they could get as many people in line as they could for the buzz factor. But the Japanese earthquake obliterated their plans. Serves them right.

pkang, are you not in Korea right now?
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Carbon



Joined: 28 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
madoka wrote:


IMHO, Apple sucks for doing this to everybody.


Apple?! People do it to themselves.
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spanky1off



Joined: 21 Aug 2006
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
props to the op. very informative. how much do you think these will end retailing for in korea?

as for the queues, people are clearly insane. why on earth do people have an obsession to be the first to get something.
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Carbon



Joined: 28 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
spanky1off wrote:

as for the queues, people are clearly insane. why on earth do people have an obsession to be the first to get something.


It improves the quality of life. As opposed to having more money, which apparently is not desirable.
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NYC_Gal 2.0



Joined: 10 Dec 2010
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
When the first iPad came out, there were 2 Arabic princes that had a contest to see who could get it first. One of them had his servant take a plane to NYC, get into a taxi, and go straight to a shopping mall in an outer borough, because it wouldn't be as crowded as the shops in Manhattan. My dad saw him. Funny stuff. I hope he won.
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Carbon



Joined: 28 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pathetic.
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madoka



Joined: 27 Mar 2008
PostPosted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was at the mall today and there were nearly a hundred people waiting in line on the off chance that Apple would get a SECOND delivery on Saturday. Of course, there was none so they all wasted their time there. I think the resellers are getting about $200-300 per ipad, so that drives them to extremes.
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pkang0202



Joined: 09 Mar 2007
PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The ipads went on sale at 5:00. I went to my local Best Buy Store at 3:30 and there was about ~25 people in front of me in line.

I didn't have to wait long, and I got the model/color I wanted. These iPads are REALLY thin. Thinner than my 3GS.



Flipboard is definitely one of the coolest Apps I've seen. It makes your facebook look like a magazine.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Tja3V4tSNFA/TNcJbyrI4gI/AAAAAAAAAWw/ub85w6fKC-s/s1600/IMG_0032.PNG

You can flip the page like a regular magazine to get to older postings. Very sleek, very cool.
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rlamb1



Joined: 01 Mar 2011
PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
pkang0202 wrote:
The ipads went on sale at 5:00. I went to my local Best Buy Store at 3:30 and there was about ~25 people in front of me in line.

I didn't have to wait long, and I got the model/color I wanted. These iPads are REALLY thin. Thinner than my 3GS.



Flipboard is definitely one of the coolest Apps I've seen. It makes your facebook look like a magazine.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Tja3V4tSNFA/TNcJbyrI4gI/AAAAAAAAAWw/ub85w6fKC-s/s1600/IMG_0032.PNG

You can flip the page like a regular magazine to get to older postings. Very sleek, very cool.


you should check out Zite. It is a similar idea to Flipboard, but has been getting better reviews.
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meridian



Joined: 14 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
madoka wrote:
I was at the mall today and there were nearly a hundred people waiting in line on the off chance that Apple would get a SECOND delivery on Saturday. Of course, there was none so they all wasted their time there. I think the resellers are getting about $200-300 per ipad, so that drives them to extremes.