iPad Experience - Day 4

1 June 2010
Tuesday

Day 4: iPad Experience

Okay, we're back here again. So far so good with the discovery of the iPad.

Already tackled the mystery on linking a physical keyboard for typing manageable instead of settling with the cramped virtual keyboard. This purpose was intended for anyone who does lots of typing or editing. I found it a bit awkward initially using the virtual keyboard and got used to it as time went by. I suppose it's more of a different feel in comparison to using the iPhone's keyboard.

The mouse is another accessory a must for computer enthusiasts. It makes navigation thorough, and a delight.

iPad Experience - Day 3

31 May 2010
Monday

Day 3: iPad Experience

Good morning! It's a lovely day.

My agenda today is to try the wireless keyboard. I pulled out my Apple wireless keyboard out of the box and inserted the 3 AA batteries included that came with it, turned it ON. Didn't take more than half a second to see it. Paired it and working just ducky! I had this Apple wireless keyboard for a while now; it won't work with Windows Vista laptop.

Using the iPad as a tablet, netbook, or a mini-laptop, or whatever was quite great. Pity though you can't save it in a different directory and perform multi-tasking.

Purchased ebook '206 Bones' by Kathy Reich's from Borders was a breeze. It downloaded straight from the Online Store and into Borders Apps using Wifi. I also installed the desktop version to my laptop.

Using this unit as an eReader was quite impressive. Read a few pages at night without the need of an external light. Adjusted the brightness of the screen in the dark according to my likening. By the way, this was one of main purpose in buying the iPad. So, this part was 10 out of 10 for me.

Read a few pages from the Holy Bible Apps. Downloaded the Translation for offline reading; however, you can't view the Reading Plan without connection either Wifi or 3G.

Next on the agenda is to turn my iPhone 3GS into an Apple air mouse. STAY TUNE.

NOTE: Used Chronicle for iPad Apps in writing this initially. Chronicle for iPad lets you upload to Google Documents.

iPad Experience - Day 2

30 May 2010
Sunday

Day 2: iPad Experience

If you've read my blog about the iPad Chase on 29 May 2010 in countlessmemoirs.blogspot.com, as in the cake...this is the filling.

Woke up this morning, and cooked sausages for breakfast.

Started on my iPad, browsing through the Apps searching for useable Apps. Downloaded Skywalk, Brain, Pages, History Today, Holy Bible, Human Body 3D, Chronicle for iPad (which I'm currently working with), Borders by Kobo eReader book.

Discovered that the iPad not sensing my bluetooth Plaintronics headphone via the USB connection for camera. Evidently, there's no power going through the USB connector. That's out!

Been trying to tether my iPhone 3GS to iPad using bluetooth but the iPad wasn't seeing the iPhone 3GS as well. Jailbroke my iPhone 3GS using Spirit and installed MyWi through Cydia, I'm entitled to use it for free as a trial for 10 days then have to pay $9.95. MyWi acted as a Wifi Router. Managed to tether iPhone 3GS to iPad and it picked up my laptop as well. Oops...I've forgotten to key in WEP or password! The world will be piggybacking on my internet for free.

Yes, I've been syncing Contacts from Windows to iPad now. One thing though, the Contact Apps in iPad won't allow you to delete the full contact entry. So, have to update it in Windows or Mac.

Oh well, have to sign-off for now. See you next time.