I came, I saw, iPad

A few weeks ago, I did a posting about my first experience with the iPad and said that I would treat myself to one as a birthday present to me. Well, today is my birthday and I’ve just unpacked and activated my very own iPad.  It synchronised with the contents of my iPhone, so I’m off.  Oh, joy!

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7 Comments

  • Oskar van Rijswijk
    June 25th, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Roger,

    Happy birthday!

    You will not regret this.

    I used the iPad some weeks now.
    From this experience I van recommend this extra software (Apps):

    Pressreader
    iBooks
    Evernote
    Reeder
    Evernote
    Twittelator Pro
    Read It Later (digest)

  • Oskar van Rijswijk
    June 25th, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Roger,

    I noted Evernote twice, because it is THE app to use. Your digital memory, archive and more….

    PressReader is best combined with a subscription to PressDisplay. You can download REAL newspapers and choose from 1500+ … yes: also The Guardian.

    Not Need-to-havem but Nice-to-have are:

    DocumentsToGo
    Google Mobile apps
    Google Earth
    Shazam
    Free Books
    BBC News
    The Guardian Eyewitness
    IMDb Movies

    and if you like the game:

    t Chess Pro
    OffMaps

    Enjoy!

  • Roger Darlington
    June 25th, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Many thanks for these tips, Oskar.

    I’m going to have fun!

  • Philip
    June 25th, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I’m waiting till they bring out a smaller version with a phone function.

  • Mavis
    June 26th, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Happy Birthday and I love it that you buy yourself a present. ‘Cos I do to.

    What is it with Boys and Toys?

  • Roger Darlington
    June 26th, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    Philip:

    There already is a smaller version with a phone function – it’s called an iPhone!

    Mavis:

    The iPad is not a toy – it’s an advanced instrument of knowledge and communication!

  • Marek
    June 29th, 2010 at 11:15 am

    With Apple products it’s best to wait until the the next gen is released that will have resolved the initial problems and issues. iPad 2 will be better – camera, decent screen etc. However I can’t see the need for the iPad if you have an iPhone. Money to burn perhaps !

    You should also upgrade to iPhone 4 if your contract is up.

    Enjoy