those that have one

I know I'm behind on this by however many years

but I went ahead and ordered one, cause I thought it'd be cool - I've used one for a while before and liked it

only drawback for me is that I type so fast, it's frustrating to type on those little pads

but how much do you like it, let's say on a scale from 1 to 10? I guess it's too late to return now, so this thread might be moot, but what are the best apps, functions etc? advantages/disadvantages from other tablets?

6/20/2012 12:10:27 AM

i like how there isn't a back button, thats pretty useful

6/20/2012 12:12:16 AM

what do you mean

like on the kindle fire?

idr it so you might have to further explain that one

6/20/2012 12:14:22 AM

Like an 8 or so, I enjoy it a great deal.

6/20/2012 12:15:29 AM

^what do you use it for the most, would you say?

like top 2 or 3 things

6/20/2012 12:16:14 AM

like the browser app has a back button, but unlike other tablets, it doesnt have a dedicated back button where you can take a step back in any app

like if you have an app open and go into settings, you probably can't get out of settings to the app without homescreening and re-opening the app

also it doesnt support flash

ibtEl Nacho

6/20/2012 12:16:18 AM

I use mine a lot, and I love it. I'll try to post more later for you.
Also, ZOMG HAVE YOU PLAYED ANGRY BIRDS!?!?!!!

6/20/2012 12:16:49 AM

^^wait, are you listing things you like, or dislike lol

I'm easily confused ok, I'm a n00b when it comes to iPad


^lol I haven't played it

I'm not huge on little games like that, but I might give it a try if there's a free version

6/20/2012 12:17:05 AM

if this is really about the iPad, then its lived up to the hype more than any device I have ever bought and I highly recommend it.

if this is some stupid shit that will quickly turn into dozens Crispus Attucks pics and that gif of the Italian guy opening the door and shaking his head in horror/disbelief, eat a dick.

6/20/2012 12:19:43 AM

i personally think the lack of back button and flash support are negatives

did you get an iPad 3 by the way? screen supposedly looks awesome as shit (i thought the screen on the iPad 2 looked great, but people say its much better on the 3)

personally, i'm happy with my $99 WebOS/Android tablet which has a back button and flash support...the 8 hours I spent clicking on the Opera browser to order it during the clearance sale has been well worth it

6/20/2012 12:20:24 AM

I think it's the iPad 2 actually - walmart.com (lol walmart) was having a sale of like 399 for it so I figured I'd give it a try, and got a little accessories bundle with it

idk if that's a great price but it's better than 500+

so if there's no flash support, does that mean you just have to use apple-specific services to access those things that would normally have flash, or just those services are most likely not available?


crud, I should have considered an Android tablet, or at least some other options

6/20/2012 12:23:03 AM

i mean you can still watch youtube videos and stuff, you just cant necessarily use every yahoo stattracker or flash game you could from a computer

not a huge dealbreaker but i prefer having the option since not all websites adhere to Adobe's "don't use mobile flash anymore" standards

bottom line is you'll like it, but every now and then you'll find a site that you can't use

6/20/2012 12:25:05 AM

cool, 'preciate the info

I realized the kindle fire has flash, but it has so many apps and stuff that aren't available for it, that I'm tired of it and giving it away most likely

it was good for reading tho I guess

damn I feel like I'm abandoning an old friend here

6/20/2012 12:30:14 AM

pretty sure you can install a rooted Android ROM on the kindle fire to essentially turn it into an Android tablet

might wanna hold off on getting rid of it til you investigate that route...nothing wrong with having an iPad AND an android tablet

6/20/2012 12:31:36 AM

^I actually did that, for example with the turntable.fm app

for whatever reason I can't get it straight on the kindle so I got someone's android phone and got it up there that way

good point

maybe I won't get rid of it after all

6/20/2012 12:33:31 AM

So streaming porn works on these ipads?

6/20/2012 9:32:37 AM

i've got an original ipad. i use it mostly for browsing the web while i'm taking a dump. works pretty well 10/10 A++++ would buy again

6/20/2012 9:39:25 AM

^^ yes

i just bought a new iPad a couple months ago. I don't know how I lived with out this thing. I use it all of the time!!

6/20/2012 9:43:02 AM

Quote :

"^what do you use it for the most, would you say? like top 2 or 3 things"

Web browsing (although if I want to type a long relply on forum or something I'll move to my computer)
Watching movies & TV shows
Reading comic books

Also enjoy playing games and making drawerings

6/20/2012 9:56:19 AM

Quote :

"like if you have an app open and go into settings, you probably can't get out of settings to the app without homescreening and re-opening the app"

do ipads not work how iphones do? i don't have one so i don't know. double tab the home button to bring up the quick-switching thingy at the bottom

6/20/2012 9:57:02 AM

Also if you turn on gestures you can use 4 fingers and swipe left, which takes you to the app you were using previously. Or you can use 4 fingers and swipe up which pulls a little menu up from the bottom of the screen that allows you to select from recently used apps and change a few basic settings like volume and brightnes.

6/20/2012 10:01:28 AM

Quote :

"do ipads not work how iphones do? i don't have one so i don't know. double tab the home button to bring up the quick-switching thingy at the bottom"

This is what I do. What is TT10 talking about?

6/20/2012 10:02:22 AM

TT10 has an acute case of downs syndrome. I thought this was common knowledge.

6/20/2012 10:09:27 AM

i love ours a great deal--it was actually my husband's and i used it so much more than he did that he gave it to me. i use it majority of the time, and only get on my laptop when i would rather have a keyboard or pictures. it always goes with us on trips.

6/20/2012 10:18:37 AM

fuck flash

you don't need it

it will die

6/20/2012 10:21:02 AM

I currently sport personally or from work:

Nook Color
Apple New iPad
Asus Eee Pad Transformer

Nook Color

As a comparison I like the Nook Color for reading, but after I got the other two tablets I now know just how shitty it is for web browsing. The battery lasts a long damn time though when just in eReader mode, so that is what I use it for. Plus its not as big and bulky as the other two, so its easier to stash in my bookbag, get out and use on the bus and shit like that.

New iPad

I had the original iPad, and now have the New iPad. I prefer it for web browsing, FB, photo browsing, etc. etc. I use it for some work stuff as well and currently have it sitting on my desk as a photo frame when its charging. While I prefer the Nook for its compactness, I still catch myself using the iPad for ereading. Also comic books look amazing on it. It is probably the best jack of all trades.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

I have not used this as much. It is very comparable to my iPad in all capabilities, but I do not like the Google App Store as much as the Apple App Store. In the case I have it is also a lot harder to hit the power button, which is a pain in the ass, and the charging port being on the die makes it harder to charge and stuff. Petty stuff I know, but still it has caused me to mainly stick with the iPad for carrying on the go.

6/20/2012 10:21:48 AM

Never used mineso I sold it. I prefer a laptop.

6/20/2012 10:26:48 AM

I Never used mine so I sold it. I prefer a laptop.

6/20/2012 10:40:45 AM

Myself, I Never used mine so I sold it. I prefer a laptop computer.

[Edited on June 20, 2012 at 10:50 AM. Reason : i didn't actually sell mine btw I was just laughing at the double post edit]

6/20/2012 10:48:29 AM

What does BB do for a living?

6/20/2012 10:49:37 AM

Upon the discovery that the device was of little value to my needs, I embarked on a quest to relinquish the device, upon receipt of an acceptable sum of U.S. dollars, at which I ultimately succeeded. The current requirements of my technological needs are duly fulfilled by a full-scale portable personal computing device.

6/20/2012 10:50:28 AM

Very happy, it's great for school (even though I have to transition so hopefully it'll still be great for my jerb)

6/20/2012 10:57:35 AM

^^^

sure, let me just tell you that so I can give you a reason to clown on me some more

6/22/2012 9:58:51 PM

why didn't you just get TWW to buy it for ya, like they did the wii?

6/22/2012 10:02:31 PM

so no yahoo stattracker on the ipad?

thats a deal breaker for me

6/22/2012 10:07:48 PM

Quote :

"like if you have an app open and go into settings, you probably can't get out of settings to the app without homescreening and re-opening the app "

no iOS app developers have accounted for this.

6/22/2012 10:09:01 PM

You must get the app Paper. I'm having so much fun drawing right now

6/22/2012 10:10:55 PM

1st gen is getting a little slow with the latest iOS, but i still enjoy it and use it pretty much daily and take it most places i will stay overnight. i will likely buy the next one they release

6/22/2012 10:14:28 PM

here come the apple apologists saying its not a problem that the platform doesn't have a back button

Android and WebOS have it, but iOS is too good to even need it

Quote :

"double tab the home button to bring up the quick-switching thingy at the bottom"

and? that helps you take a step back in an application how?

any OS allows you to switch between apps, thats not what i'm talking about

6/22/2012 10:16:57 PM

iPAD

Sounds like one of them monthly feminine products

6/22/2012 10:17:55 PM

Bout as happy as I am with all other apple products.






SO HAPPY I WANNA KILL MYSELF.

FUCK APPLE WITH A SANDUSKY DICK WITHOUT LUBE, BEFORE THE SHOWER.

6/22/2012 10:19:07 PM

Quote :

"and? that helps you take a step back in an application how? any OS allows you to switch between apps, thats not what i'm talking about"

67 Million users seem happy enough with in-app on-screen back buttons.

6/22/2012 10:29:26 PM

it wouldnt be a problem if every app had them

ipads are awesome, and can do some incredible stuff

i just find it :carlface: when they mess up such simple stuff like that

[Edited on June 22, 2012 at 10:35 PM. Reason : .]

6/22/2012 10:32:01 PM

In my entire time using my gfs ipad and iphone i have never had to "homescreen and re-open" to get out of any app's settings menu.

any app that had an abyss of a settings menu like that would no doubt get rejected on application to the app store.

[Edited on June 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM. Reason : .]

6/22/2012 10:38:37 PM