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lssmit02

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Using the keyboard on my lap is a little awkward. I look forward to getting the Apple case on Monday.

**edit I seem to be making a lot of typos so far. The screen is very sensitive, and picks up finger movements very easily.
 
Our case isn't set to arrive until Thursday - and I haven't ordered the BT Keyboard yet either. I figured she wouldn't need it until the dock showed up anyway.

Hopefully you will get used to it quick..... but now i'm even more curious about cases.

We have the wifi coming today, and my 3g later in the month. I only ordered 1 Apple case though.... i wanted to see what else appeared.
 
If only the iPad came with a keyboard attached already.

And perhaprs they could put a hinge on it to make the iPad sit at a comfortable angle whilst typing and also allowing for the keyboard to protect the screen when 'closed'. But that's all just silly thinking...
 
If only the iPad came with a keyboard attached already.

And perhaprs they could put a hinge on it to make the iPad sit at a comfortable angle whilst typing and also allowing for the keyboard to protect the screen when 'closed'. But that's all just silly thinking...

It is called the MacBook Air.
 
Anyone who thought it would be easy to type on out of box is very naive. That said, there's probably a learning curve. I don't know how easy it's going to be 1 month from now. But, it's not likely going to be fun to write long compositions.
 
Anyone who thought it would be easy to type on out of box is very naive. That said, there's probably a learning curve. I don't know how easy it's going to be 1 month from now. But, it's not likely going to be fun to write long compositions.

I value the OP's topic and insight as a first impression.
 
If only the iPad came with a keyboard attached already.

And perhaprs they could put a hinge on it to make the iPad sit at a comfortable angle whilst typing and also allowing for the keyboard to protect the screen when 'closed'. But that's all just silly thinking...

Genius. Made me chuckle ;)
 
If only the iPad came with a keyboard attached already.

And perhaprs they could put a hinge on it to make the iPad sit at a comfortable angle whilst typing and also allowing for the keyboard to protect the screen when 'closed'. But that's all just silly thinking...
Yeah that's just crazy talk. It's clearly a much better experience to carry a separate keyboard around with you and then attach them together when you want to type anything more than a URL or short email.

And "comfortable angle"? Haven't you seen the videos on Apple's website? Surely it's a much better experience to use your outstretched arm to hold the iPad at such an angle. I think the technical term is a "magical" experience, and it'll be great for testing out that ten-hour battery by watching a few movies.

Perhaps I'm just jealous because the iPad isn't out in Britain yet...
 
Using the keyboard on my lap is a little awkward. I look forward to getting the Apple case on Monday.

**edit I seem to be making a lot of typos so far. The screen is very sensitive, and picks up finger movements very easily.

It'll take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days to get used to it. Trust me. The iPad will adjust to your typos as well and will make better autocorrections for you.
 
If only the iPad came with a keyboard attached already.

And perhaprs they could put a hinge on it to make the iPad sit at a comfortable angle whilst typing and also allowing for the keyboard to protect the screen when 'closed'. But that's all just silly thinking...

Yeah perfect thinking... I too was thinking how cool it would be to permanently attach the keyboard with a hinge, so the whole thing could sit on the lap without needing hands to support it! And you could then angle the screen at the perfect viewing angle for the way you're sitting/laying! And have your hands free to type with. Cool.

But, oh yeah, my new MacBook Pro already has that feature. ;) I want an iPad ANYWAY. :rolleyes:
 
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