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ChairmanAgnostic

(28,017 posts)
Sat Mar 17, 2012, 03:32 AM Mar 2012

Zowie -the new iPad

I never imagined just how good a retina screen was. That alone is worth it.
But, wow. The speed! I use file maker pro and the iPad version, Go. The doubling of speed was necessary and very welcome. Superb machine.

I still haven't hooked up witha 4G carrier, but so far, this is a worthwhile investment.

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Zowie -the new iPad (Original Post) ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2012 OP
I've pretty much decided to get one, too. Stinky The Clown Mar 2012 #1
I helped a friend do techie stuff today NV Whino Mar 2012 #2
I ordered one... Sancho Mar 2012 #3
you know what I don't like about the new iPad? ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2012 #4
Beautiful. onehandle Mar 2012 #5
sketchbook pro, especially after the recent upgrade, kicks ass ChairmanAgnostic Mar 2012 #6
fed ex tracking...my Ipad should arrive tomorrow... Sancho Mar 2012 #7
Don't look at the Internet! onehandle Mar 2012 #8

Stinky The Clown

(68,476 posts)
1. I've pretty much decided to get one, too.
Sat Mar 17, 2012, 10:50 AM
Mar 2012

But I am going to get a WiFi-only. I have an original that is WiFi-only, and a 2 that is 3G. I find I have very little need for the 3G. Every now and again I use it, but honestly, not very often at all. For the rare times I feel the need, my iPhone will get me by. I never have a need to transfer files in the field. I create no documents in the field (just collect data on occasion). I just do email and an occasional google search. The phone is fine for that.

I find that WiFi is so widely available that the 3G is almost unnecessary.

Do you have a specific need for the 4G?

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
2. I helped a friend do techie stuff today
Sat Mar 17, 2012, 05:19 PM
Mar 2012

In return she's buying me (and herself) an iPad 3. Just the WiFi. Can hardly wait to get it.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
5. Beautiful.
Wed Mar 21, 2012, 03:45 PM
Mar 2012

Ohmygod, the screen. Battery lasts a Long Time. It gets warm with intense processor use, but nowhere near hot.

I ended up with a 4G model, just in case I need it in a pinch. I did not activate the Verizon. Being able to get a plan, month to month with no commitment convinced me.

Download the free app 'Flipboard.' For me, this is the killer app on iPad.

ChairmanAgnostic

(28,017 posts)
6. sketchbook pro, especially after the recent upgrade, kicks ass
Wed Mar 21, 2012, 06:26 PM
Mar 2012

I fear sharing so much info that flipboard permits.

the great screen came in handy today, while I was on trial. I even got to show some exhibits to the court that neither side brought to court. As I said, handy.

Have you checked out Audubon on the iPad? Animals, trees, mushrooms, birds (with examples of bird calls) and more. FAN FUCKING TASTIC.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
8. Don't look at the Internet!
Fri Mar 23, 2012, 07:08 PM
Mar 2012

They need to upgrade the graphics for Retina.

Check out the Retina iPad apps in the App Store.

Read this:

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/ipad-web-retina/

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