How big is it?

[MacMarf]

So I am wondering how big the iPad's screen really is comparing.. (Don't say 9.7") Is it as big as an pocket book? Or what can I compare it too. Haven't seen one since they aren't out here yet.

Also, if I buy mine in another country, and I do text input with pages or some kind of text editor, can I set it so that it correct my spelling in my own language or just doesn't correct it at all? Since that would be a real pain in the arse if it keeps correcting dutch to german.

Thanks!

 

[anthonymoody]

That's what she asked.

 

[MRU]

can I set it so that it correct my spelling in my own language

You have your own language ?

Wow that must make conversations rather 1 sided affairs

 

[MacMarf]

You know what I mean Any chance you know the answer too?

 

[Capt T]

You can make a print out to see the size.

https://www.macrumors.com/2010/02/06/ipad-sighting-at-nyc-starbucks-and-make-your-own-paper-ipad/

Or here are the specs:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/


You can turn Auto Correction off in the settings under Keyboard.

 

[MacMarf]

Okay, Thanks alot!

EDIT: It's pretty small, actually ;o. I hope I am still convinced to buy after I have tried it in store!

 

[hamlinspahn]

Screen Size

Okay, Thanks alot!

EDIT: It's pretty small, actually ;o. I hope I am still convinced to buy after I have tried it in store!

I don't have mine yet waiting on 3g but I have used a friends and the screen size was a little small in my opinion however adequate. I haven't canceled my order.

 

[r0k]

The iPad in Apple's case is about 1 inch shorter than an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper and about 1/2 inch narrower. Subtract another 1/2 inch on all sides for the bezel around the screen and you get an idea of the screen size. I grabbed a crappy low res image of an iPad, then printed it to just about fill an 8.5x11 or A4 page. If you print this out, you get a good approximation of the size of the iPad, just don't pay attention to the appearance of the graphics as I was worried more about size than looks.

hope this helps...

 

[darngooddesign]

So I am wondering how big the iPad's screen really is comparing.. (Don't say 9.7") Is it as big as an pocket book? Or what can I compare it too. Haven't seen one since they aren't out here yet.

Cut a piece of paper to the size Apple says it is and hold that in your hands.