iPad 2 to be announced on 3/2

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by shilala

Got ya.
The ipad has bluetooth, and it should be able to print. I've never done it, and never had need to, so I don't know. You'd have to Google that one.
For some reason I think that capability came with an OS upgrade somewhere along the way.

Yeah, AirPrint.

The new 4.3.1 update on my iPad cranks up the speed of Safari even more.

[aich75013]

Originally Posted by shilala

It's not a laptop replacement, so get that out of your head if you were thinking that. It's close though, depending on your habits. I'm an email, internet surfing goof, so it fits my needs perfectly.

I agree it's not a laptop replacement, but I do find myself using my laptop a whole lot less.
I even installed VNC on the iPad so I can do stuff on my laptop without having to use my laptop.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by aich75013

I agree it's not a laptop replacement, but I do find myself using my laptop a whole lot less.
I even installed VNC on the iPad so I can do stuff on my laptop without having to use my laptop.

I don't use my laptop at all, I just gave it to Cole (my stepson). He needed one for school, or at least he does next year.
So for me, it's definately a laptop replacement. I do my desktop stuff at my desk. Lisa could never replace her laptop with one, because she's on hers all day for work.
I think now that the ipad has a camera, she could probably do all her work from one, but wouldn't want to. She does a tremendous amount of speed-of-light typing and needs a number keypad. Plus she uses a couple monitors.
Speaking of that, there's an app for making a second monitor out of your ipad wirelessly. I just saw it the other day, but I totally forget everything I read about it.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by aich75013

I agree it's not a laptop replacement, but I do find myself using my laptop a whole lot less.
I even installed VNC on the iPad so I can do stuff on my laptop without having to use my laptop.

I would say in my case, 90% of my computer usage is now on my iPad.
I use my laptop mostly to print since I don't have a wireless printer but will soon take care of that too.

Obviously, I need the laptop also to sync my iPad.

[aich75013]

Originally Posted by Blueface

I would say in my case, 90% of my computer usage is now on my iPad.
I use my laptop mostly to print since I don't have a wireless printer but will soon take care of that too.

Obviously, I need the laptop also to sync my iPad.

I set it up to print through my wife's MacBook Pro. It was easier than through my laptop (PC). With my laptop, I had to setup a username and password and then type that each time I wanted to print. From the MacBook, you just have to print. No need to buy another printer as long as your printer is already network connected.

[NeuRon]

still trying to figure out a use for this thing?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by BigRonS

still trying to figure out a use for this thing?

Have you held one of the new ones in your hand and given it a whirl?

I assure you the thoughts of what you can use it for will fly by at the speed of light.

[MiamiE]

I could use it Carlos, but I am not paying anymore subscription fees.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by MiamiE

I could use it Carlos, but I am not paying anymore subscription fees.

You only pay when you need it.
Say you are going to NY again.
Not sure if wifi available or say it isn't.
Sign up.
Pay for 30 days and be done.
Don't sign up again until you need it.

[newcigarz]

Ship date

Mar 24, 2011

Estimated delivery

Mar 30, 2011 by 4:30 PM

[MiamiE]

Originally Posted by Blueface

You only pay when you need it.
Say you are going to NY again.
Not sure if wifi available or say it isn't.
Sign up.
Pay for 30 days and be done.
Don't sign up again until you need it.

Ohhh I didn't know that. So no contracts?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by MiamiE

Ohhh I didn't know that. So no contracts?

Nope. Pay as you go for 30 days from point you activate.

[MiamiE]

Thank you Scott!

Woohooo!!! Ours is out for delivery! We played with one at the Apple store yesterday, and it confirmed that we wanted one. I'm sure I won't talk to my wife for the next 2-3 days as she plays with it.

[Blueface]

Toys are so much fun!

Can't wait until June so the games can begin all over again with the iPhone 5.

[MurphysLaw]

Almost the end of the month, crossing my fingers hoping my wife won the sales contest!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Almost the end of the month, crossing my fingers hoping my wife won the sales contest!

Good luck.

[aich75013]

Ok. I finally ordered a 64GB iPad 2. I get a whopping $14 discount through work.

[elderboy02]

FedEx just dropped of my smart cover

[shilala]

I have an hp7210 and it's wireless. I wonder if I can print to that douchebag?