Awesome. I'm going to Mexico in July and am excited to bring it. How was getting through security with it? Did you have to take it out of it's case? Thanks.
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iPad - The BEST travel companion ever! Really!
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The kit makes it easy to upload pictures to the iPad.
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The kit makes it easy to upload pictures to the iPad.
Only had one case of having to take it out - my wife did not lay her handbag flat in the tray on one segment so they couldn't figure out if it was a threat. Otherwise, no problems keeping it in my backpack and my wife's handbag.
thats awsome man! glad to hear its working great for you - i cant wait for mine.
im confused about that modem. how does it work? does it require a USB port to power it?
Too true. I think the iPad will serve nicely as a replacement for about 90% of the average user's needs, which is enough to leave the laptop at home, providing you don't need any heavy MS Word or Excel work done. In those cases, you'll need the trusty workhorse laptop.
But for vacations, or just being away for a few days, the iPad lets you leave so much hardware at home, and bring so much entertainment with you, that it's going to be seen as the primo carry - on item.
Yes, I'm happy with the setup.
It plugs into the Cradlepoint's USB port. First, you initialize the modem on your Mac or PC; then, after setting up your Cradlepoint router, just plug in the modem. The router sees it then starts using it as the Internet gateway. Less than half an hour to set it all up. The Cradlepoint router allows up to 5 devices to share the network.
That seems pretty neat.
Yes, it is neat. No need to pay for Internet access in your hotel room. Just plug in the Cradlepoint (mine has the AC and cigarette outlet adapters, I don't have a battery pack for it) and you're in. We even "borrowed" the AC outlets in the airports while we were waiting for our flights. When not on travel, I have it plugged in the car so my wife can continue accessing the 'Net on her iPad while we commute to and from work.
oh but of course! you need a router. how idiotic of me
thanks for explaining that, it all makes sense now
personally, i use my Nokia E63 + Joiku Hotspot to create a wireless network using the phones 3G connection. it creates a wireless network and can share the 3G internet to any number of wireless devices. (Y).
oh but of course! you need a router. how idiotic of me
thanks for explaining that, it all makes sense now
personally, i use my Nokia E63 + Joiku Hotspot to create a wireless network using the phones 3G connection. it creates a wireless network and can share the 3G internet to any number of wireless devices. (Y).
That is a nice setup! One less component and using your phone's data plan. I went with the setup I have, even though the $30 unlimited data plan that AT&T offers for the 3G iPad is a great value, because I needed our two iPads and two MacBooks to have Internet access on the road and not have to pay for access in hotels and airports. And I don't want to jailbreak my iPhone or iPad to do tethering; maybe when it's offered "legally" by AT&T...
that is also a great setup
my phone has some big limitations on speed download i'll be looking at purchasing a new (faster) one soon my mobile plan only has 500MB a month, it comes with the plan. over here in australia we pay a lot for data - a 1GB plan for the iPad 3G costs $20. i think ill pass
The BBC's iPlayer is a reason all by itself to buy the iPad. It handles streaming content via a Wi-Fi connection seamlessly and, as with the full-fat website, gives you catch-up for much of the corporation's output. The catch is, of course, that it's UK-only get to it via the BBC website and then put a link to it on your desktop.
Mine came in awfully handy today to my wife. Her camera ran out of space halfway through our drive across the wilderness. I popped out the camera connection kit, offloaded the photos, and she was back in business. Not to mention she could review them while we ate dinner.
I used it for an iTunes rental the other night as well. I am starting to hear, "Let me see your iPad for a second" more and more everyday. She still refuses to admit she wants one though.
I used it for an iTunes rental the other night as well. I am starting to hear, "Let me see your iPad for a second" more and more everyday. She still refuses to admit she wants one though.
Seriously, though, I know what you mean, I took a 6 day business trip to San Francisco the day after I got my 32 GB 3G. I was not planning on doing any serious content creation, but was reluctant to fly solo with the iPad so I took my MacBook too. I didn't boot the laptop once.
How was the 3G in SF??? Going there in Aug!
Indeed it's a great traveling companion, used mine all day today through 12 hours of travel.
The 'only' thing I wish is it was more 'business use' friendly ... I LOVE my iPad and everything it does well ... it would make things easier if I could view simple email attachments.
It's all good scrolling through and replying to emails until you run into these hurdles ... then you have to pull the laptop out to read the attachment.... and start wondering maybe I should just bring a laptop, leave ipad at home until it's better suited for some key business tasks?
The 'only' thing I wish is it was more 'business use' friendly ... I LOVE my iPad and everything it does well ... it would make things easier if I could view simple email attachments.
It's all good scrolling through and replying to emails until you run into these hurdles ... then you have to pull the laptop out to read the attachment.... and start wondering maybe I should just bring a laptop, leave ipad at home until it's better suited for some key business tasks?
That's interesting. What sort of attachment have you encountered that you just can't view? So far I've been able to view everything I've received.
Nice feedback my friend, it's always nice to read testimonials like this one
What the positive ones?
haha, i am just jealous that they are all sold out with a 1 month wait here in Japan!
I have that problem with my iPhone. We receive and send out pdf quotes to clients in encrypted zip files. Those are attachments I would love to open and read, but alas, impossible without a PC....
Went to Hawaii - Big Island for my friends' wedding for 8 days. Sad to say that I've rarely touched my 32GB wifi only iPad. Why? Because my computer illiterate mom is hogging it all day everyday. She kept asking me if the battery is going to run out, which I have to assure her over and over it won't
Got to the hotel, paid the wifi for 7 days package (roughly $5 a day), used my macbook to share its internet to iPad, and my mom was happy as a little kid, watching tv and youtube on my.. er.. her iPad.
The only time I get to even touch the iPad is during the wedding day, I used it for my best man speech reference, and so did the Bride. She wrote her speech using Office Word on her laptop and emailed to me, which I downloaded from my iPad, put it in GoodReader, and it's all set with password lock, so no one else can take peek at it.
Back from Hawaii, my iPad is now my mom's iPad at her place. I have to get myself another one, but it's all sold out everywhere, so I'll have to order from Apple online store, another 2-3 weeks of wait.
Oh, on a side note, I got the newly-weds a 16GB 3G iPad as a wedding gift once I got back home, it was the last iPad 3G the store had (it's either for me, or for them), and bride's loving it.
So for being a great son and awesome friend, I get to play with my old iPod touch every day, imagining it's my iPad.
Got to the hotel, paid the wifi for 7 days package (roughly $5 a day), used my macbook to share its internet to iPad, and my mom was happy as a little kid, watching tv and youtube on my.. er.. her iPad.
The only time I get to even touch the iPad is during the wedding day, I used it for my best man speech reference, and so did the Bride. She wrote her speech using Office Word on her laptop and emailed to me, which I downloaded from my iPad, put it in GoodReader, and it's all set with password lock, so no one else can take peek at it.
Back from Hawaii, my iPad is now my mom's iPad at her place. I have to get myself another one, but it's all sold out everywhere, so I'll have to order from Apple online store, another 2-3 weeks of wait.
Oh, on a side note, I got the newly-weds a 16GB 3G iPad as a wedding gift once I got back home, it was the last iPad 3G the store had (it's either for me, or for them), and bride's loving it.
So for being a great son and awesome friend, I get to play with my old iPod touch every day, imagining it's my iPad.
Wholeheartedly agree with this being the best travel companion...
I work away from home 5 days a week... i stay in either a hotel or managed/serviced apartments during that time...
I used to use my laptop in the evenings for entertainment but cos its a work lappy i was very limited on what i could put on there and since i use trains to get around i don't like carrying 2 laptops but i could surf and listen to music via spotify etc and i had my iPhone for some gaming
Since i've had the iPad (3 weeks before UK launch due to mate visiting NYC) I have not ONCE powered up my laptop or used my iPhone in the evenings.
I use Skype to talk to my family, i play games, watch movies, read books and surf the net to my hearts content.
Its revolutionised my on-the-go entertainment.... couldn't be happier (apart from having to repurchase a couple of games for which i really wanted HD versions)
Its been worth every penny... have to say also that i've now put it into an Apple case, and its made the device much more usable... due to the grippy nature of the case material i can rest the unit on an angle much easier without it sliding to watch films etc and i find it easier to hold due to not having to grip it do tight
Overall, its not magical but for people like me it IS a revolution that has only just begun.
I work away from home 5 days a week... i stay in either a hotel or managed/serviced apartments during that time...
I used to use my laptop in the evenings for entertainment but cos its a work lappy i was very limited on what i could put on there and since i use trains to get around i don't like carrying 2 laptops but i could surf and listen to music via spotify etc and i had my iPhone for some gaming
Since i've had the iPad (3 weeks before UK launch due to mate visiting NYC) I have not ONCE powered up my laptop or used my iPhone in the evenings.
I use Skype to talk to my family, i play games, watch movies, read books and surf the net to my hearts content.
Its revolutionised my on-the-go entertainment.... couldn't be happier (apart from having to repurchase a couple of games for which i really wanted HD versions)
Its been worth every penny... have to say also that i've now put it into an Apple case, and its made the device much more usable... due to the grippy nature of the case material i can rest the unit on an angle much easier without it sliding to watch films etc and i find it easier to hold due to not having to grip it do tight
Overall, its not magical but for people like me it IS a revolution that has only just begun.
