[LintHart]

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Originally Posted by grawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Depends on where he buys it. Go to apple.com/store, go through the purchase process with his address and see what it says.

Ah that was a brilliant suggestion thanks mate

 

[SoupRKnowva]

Dont know if anyone else has seen this, but it suggests that the iPad might be getting USB audio support with the camera adaptor kit!

Apple looking to hire camera expert, iPad Camera Kit to support USB audio? -- Engadget

 

[zotjen]

For those of you that have one, how are you finding the iPad for portable use? The other day I saw someone on the train with one and he looked somewhat uncomfortable holding it.

 

[vpivinylspinner]

I think with the right case it is very easy to carry. I typically read on the subway with mine and can hold the iPad and change pages with one hand. Without a case it could be pretty difficult.

 

[majid]

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Originally Posted by zotjen /img/forum/go_quote.gif For those of you that have one, how are you finding the iPad for portable use? The other day I saw someone on the train with one and he looked somewhat uncomfortable holding it.

Some cases like the Marware Eco-Vue have a hand loop to make holding it easier.

 

[majid]

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Originally Posted by Pepsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am still trying to make up my mind, i have a great macbook pro, i have the 2nd gen 32gb ipod touch, i even have an iphone 3g, is this even necessary in my case?

I have only used my MacBook Air once since I got my iPad (to pitch a VC). I also do about half my web browsing on the iPad nowadays.

Then again, I use desktops for real work (an octo-core Mac Pro with a 30" at home, a 27" iMac i7 at work), although I have used a 15" MacBook Pro as a main computer for 3 months without feeling too cramped, while on an extended trip overseas.

People whose main computer is a laptop and not a desktop will probably find the iPad too limiting to be a replacement. That does not mean they shouldn't get an iPad, it is a great device for bedside reading, among other places where a laptop is too unwieldy (you know what I mean).

 

[Zeke2040]

Well I finally broke down and preordered a 64gb 3G model. I don't plan for it to replace my laptop anytime soon and I don't want it for that purpose. For me it will be a very cool portable entertainment device. Mostly I believe I will use it for internet browsing, light gaming, movie watching, magazine subscriptions, e-books, and of course music.

And just for kicks I think it might be cool to bring to the office because I work in a web-based database that can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection. So pulling something up on the iPad and bringing it to a coworker's desk and showing them exactly what I am talking about might be pretty cool.

 

[rasmushorn]

Played with an iPad today at work. I have to say that it is a fantastic reader, browser, mailer and a lot more. But after playing with it I found out that I can live without it and it is not going to be the very first thing on the list to buy next.

 

[lifedash]

Can the iPad play 24/96?

 

[grawk]

no

 

[lifedash]

Thanks for the quick reply. Still going to get the 3G version but that would have been a nice bonus.

 

[immtbiker]

Does alac do 24/96?

 

[Pepsi]

Well the macbook pro's audio line out supports it, shouldn't that mean the sources it carries should be able to also. If not then that feature is rendered useless.

 

[SoupRKnowva]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does alac do 24/96?

im almost certain that it does, its just iTunes wont encode it, you have to use XLD. But iTunes will play the files once made i think. Dont quote me on that though, i havent actually tried it yet, ive been meaning to go download the chesky head-fi thingy...

 

[Pepsi]

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Originally Posted by SoupRKnowva /img/forum/go_quote.gif ive been meaning to go download the chesky head-fi thingy...

head-fi thingy? elaborate..