Archive for April, 2010
There are a few issues I’ve had when using the bluetooth keyboard with the iPad. The top row function keys behave differently on the iPad they have unique functions. On the bluetooth keyboard they don’t work as labeled. Not a major issue, but not “Apple.” Batteries. I’m always running out of AA [ READ MORE ]
I’ve been using the Belkin clear silicone cover as protection for the iPad when I travel. It provides a lot more grip and some impact resistance. It’s biggest drawback is that it has to come off before I can place the iPad into it’s charging stand. It’s a bit of a chore [ READ MORE ]
I’m using the iPhone a lot less since getting an iPad. The iPhone screen seems so small now, it’s just ok for a quick text or to check an email. Safari seems a lot smaller than it used to on the iPhone. The keyboard seems to have shrunk too. I’m using my MacBook Air [ READ MORE ]
Today I decided to pair my iPad with a bluetooth keyboard, My year-old Apple bluetooth keyboard paired up first time without any problems, I’m typing with it now. As good as it is, the the iPad’s onscreen keyboard isn’t as good as a full-size keyboard for big writing tasks. I’m a pretty [ READ MORE ]
Tablet computing as imagined in 1968. [ READ MORE ]
I’m in London with the iPad. Left home yesterday, hung around the airport all day before my trip using the iPad to get online. By the time I was done I’d used the iPad at least 4 hours, it still had a 68% charge on the battery. By comparison, my iPhone had decayed to [ READ MORE ]
It’s been three days now since my iPhone was delivered. How do I feel about it now the newness has worn off? Not to worry, it’s still awesome. I’ve been using it a lot more than my MacBook Air. Pretty much all I’ve been doing with the Air is sync the iPad. More about this later. [ READ MORE ]
From our backyard we can see the Space Shuttle launches. Over the years we’ve seen quite a few. Today’s launch was special because it’s probably the last ever nighttime launch of the Shuttle. We got up early for the launch, the weather was perfect! Liftoff! Unfortunately, a condo is in the way of the flight path. A 30 [ READ MORE ]
The UPS man finally delivered my iPad around 2:00 pm yesterday. In a word the iPad is awesome! It so much more than just a big iPhone or iPod touch. The screen is bright and crisp. The user interface is more snappy than on the iPhone, it seems to do things much faster. It feels [ READ MORE ]