The Apple iPad

[IlliniM1ke]

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That's really odd, because my best buys have always had plenty of them. Guessing maybe there's a regional shortage?

You could always just buy from best buy and have them ship it to you.

Yeah for some reason it isn't even an option to order on the website for me, says not available for shipping.

Finally found one tonight though, Best Buy just got a bunch in today so picked it up about 30 minutes ago, won't be able to set it up until tomorrow but I am looking forward to it big time!

Anyone have a recommendation for a keyboard that works well with the new ipad? A couple I had heard good things about apparently don't work the best with the new model due to the magnets in them aren't strong enough or something goofy like that so it doesn't automatically turn on when you open it up.

If no good keyboards out for the new ipad anyone have a case recommendation or screen cover of some sort?

Thanks for any help, first time iPad owner so can use any tips I can get.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

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Picked up the new iPad 2 weeks ago and it hasn't left my side since then

I have it with me when I watch TV and I know I will bring it with me when I travel.

It's one of the devices where once you get it you wonder how you lived before without it.

Is there anyway to have a video chat with a user with a iPad and a person with a macbook pro without using Skype?

[IlliniM1ke]

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Simply gorgeous, low profile professional looking case:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CKLCSK

Bought it at $10 - still priced competitively at $16.

Love the fact it is missing any sort of company mark or logo.

Got this case off amazon, love it, for the price especially, works perfect in that everytime you open it the iPad comes off standby and when you shut it to sleep it goes.

Picked up the new iPad 2 weeks ago and it hasn't left my side since then

I have it with me when I watch TV and I know I will bring it with me when I travel.

It's one of the devices where once you get it you wonder how you lived before without it.

Yeah I've just had mine a couple days but it doesn't leave my side at all either, makes me wish I would have gotten one sooner but kept trying to convince myself I didn't need a tablet.

Has anyone tried the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard posted earlier in the thread? If so any feedback on it?

[Pared]

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Glad you like it CardsFan.

[Bighoff]

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Picked up the new iPad 2 weeks ago and it hasn't left my side since then

I have it with me when I watch TV and I know I will bring it with me when I travel.

It's one of the devices where once you get it you wonder how you lived before without it.

Is there anyway to have a video chat with a user with a iPad and a person with a macbook pro without using Skype?

I believe FaceTime works with the Macbook Pro.

[bkrich83]

I believe FaceTime works with the Macbook Pro.

It does. I use it on my MBP and iPad.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

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I believe FaceTime works with the Macbook Pro.

I did some research and it looks like this works. This is going to save me from long distance charges.

[IndianBird]

I did some research and it looks like this works. This is going to save me from long distance charges.

Long distance charges? In 2012?

lol

[VanCitySportsGuy]

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Long distance charges? In 2012?

lol

Yeah I'm of the last few people that still pays long distances charges from time to time. Heck I know a lot of people that rarely even call and just prefer communicating over text/BBM messages.

[legendkiller5]

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Just picked up my iPad 3. I had the iPad 2, but ruined it back in October while it was in my backpack and a bottle of OJ busted open inside.

It's amazing how much I love this thing. I have my MacBook Pro sitting right in front of me, but I still prefer to use my iPad to browse the same sites that don't require flash.

Comparing it to my roommate's iPad 2, it seems much faster, although I personally don't notice a huge difference in the display.

[WazzuRC]

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The wife and I finally picked up on IPad yesterday. First time owning one and we love it so far. I need advice on the best apps to download/buy...doesn't matter if it's games/photography/finance/news/entertainment etc. Would love any good apps you guys have.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

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The wife and I finally picked up on IPad yesterday. First time owning one and we love it so far. I need advice on the best apps to download/buy...doesn't matter if it's games/photography/finance/news/entertainment etc. Would love any good apps you guys have.

I recommend Paper (Drawing App)

http://www.fiftythree.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzlZiajRttY

I had no interest in drawing until I found out about Paper. You get one free brush when you dl it, but if you want all the brushes, it costs $8 ($1.99 each).

[DocHolliday]

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with the ipad 3 specs, do you guys think we will eventually see better games come out, and better full sports games?

With out a doubt I think this is going to happen.

Lots of rumors of a official Apple "Game Pad", just google it.

Baldurs gate, even though old, will be coming this summer. More and more "Hardcore" type games are showing up all the time, at the Apple "premium" price (5-10$).

Sega just released Virtua Tennis, which I have not tried, but from the reviews is just as good looking as the Vita version. Only its 5 Bucks,

The real jump will be when they start putting in a dedicated graphics card into these bad boys as well. (Have fun with the Heat, Apple engineers.)

I think these things spell doom for traditional handhelds (Vita, DS, etc)

[mgoblue]

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Any input on keyboard cases for my iPad 2? My fiancee needs to get some work done while she's waiting for court cases to get called (courts are soooo slow sometimes). The iPad (with a keyboard) would enable her to type some offline reports and whatnot for later (I can get her some decent apps for that).

I was doing some looking and the Logitech Ultrathin one looks great, but 100 bucks isn't ideal.

I was wondering if you guys had experiences with a possibly cheaper option. If need be I can get the expensive one, but thought there might be something ok at a lower price.

[Scoop 24]

So I went to best buy to pick one up for my mom .. They had a open box 32gb black wifi there for $539 .. I
Open the box while I was there. It looked Brand new, the wires and the charger was still in plastic.. The iPad itself was still in its original plastic.

Got it for a few dollars over $580 .. Which is great to me since it goes for $599 retail.