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tuyop posted:How does the palm rejection work??? Pretty good, but you have to remember to disable multifinger gestures or you will be constantly app switching/home screening. Occasionally it misses that I have lifted the pencil to blur something with my finger and it will continue to draw, but by in large it works as advertised. Roobsa posted:Cool, thanks. I decided to drop the cash and order the Pencil. I hope you enjoy it, as a heavy paper user I get a fair amount of mileage out of mine.
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unlawfulsoup posted:Pretty good, but you have to remember to disable multifinger gestures or you will be constantly app switching/home screening. Occasionally it misses that I have lifted the pencil to blur something with my finger and it will continue to draw, but by in large it works as advertised. Oh, you're actually talking about this thing. I thought it was a joke. 
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DaNzA posted:What if you change the setting in Notification Center/FaceTime?  wooger posted:Hey, watching lovely TV shows while posting to SA when you're on the train to work would be the holy grail.
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Oct 31, 2014 03:20
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japtor posted:I tried that earlier by setting it to banner, it still gave the full screen call answer screen Yeah, split screen was what I meant - things like typing emails or notes with a website open - surely I'm not the only one around here who uses their iPad for productivity.
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Oct 31, 2014 05:56
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Space Racist posted:Yeah, split screen was what I meant - things like typing emails or notes with a website open - surely I'm not the only one around here who uses their iPad for productivity. I used to have Android tablets with split screen and stylus and came to realize it's not all that great for productivity. When you can take notes directly onto a pdf or website, there isn't a pressing need.
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Oct 31, 2014 06:11
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Space Racist posted:Yeah, split screen was what I meant - things like typing emails or notes with a website open - surely I'm not the only one around here who uses their iPad for productivity. That would be pretty nice. I think the iPad has reached a point where doing real actual work on it is feasible enough now that something like this would be pretty useful.
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The other thing they could do to help productivity is make Bluetooth keyboards able to control everything on the iPad*, from switching apps with Cmd-tab to changing the settings, control canter, notifications etc. * I'm aware of the keyboard navigation options enabled by the Voiceover Accessibility options; it is lovely.
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eddiewalker posted:So if I'm reading this right, the AppleSim situation is super convoluted because carriers are scum, and the most flexible way to buy an LTE iPadAir2 is still to buy one from Verizon *without* an AppleSim? cant you just eject the apple sim?
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I picked up a Jot+ on clearance at Target and I like it so far - as stylus talk goes.
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eddiewalker posted:So if I'm reading this right, the AppleSim situation is super convoluted because carriers are scum, and the most flexible way to buy an LTE iPadAir2 is still to buy one from Verizon *without* an AppleSim? I love my apple sim. My iPad 3 was on Verizon and I paid $10/m to tack onto my sisters data plan. I probably used 250-750mb of data a month since I usually always have wifi. With Apple sim on my Air 2 I switched to T-Mobile and get 500mb of data free per month. If I happen to need more I can pay $10 for 5gb that can be used over the course of 90 or 180 days or something. It's a great deal.
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dutchbstrd posted:I love my apple sim. My iPad 3 was on Verizon and I paid $10/m to tack onto my sisters data plan. I probably used 250-750mb of data a month since I usually always have wifi. This is just a T-mobile thing, though. I got 200mb of free data (maybe it's 500mb now? or maybe that's Apple sim specific? I have no idea since I rarely use more than 100mb in a month) on my 1st gen Air with T-mobile after swapping in a T-mobile sim.
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Right but my point is without the fancy Apple sim I would have most certainly bought a Verizon model and would still be paying for data. Since I bought the iPad from the Apple Store I didn't have an option for carrier so I assumed the iPad would work on all carriers. I was upset for about 2 seconds when I got home and was unable to activate on Verizon before I decided to check out T-Mobile and found out how much cheaper it really is.
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I just went from my iPad 2 (purchased at release in 2011) to this iPad Air 2... And holy smokes is this nice. This is actually as fas as the iPad 2 was back with iOS 4, but the display is nuts. I'm tempted to get a nice keyboard case for this.
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^ Hey Xeno, that was my upgrade path too! OK, I got an iPad Air 2 64GB with cellular. First impression - this is impossibly small/light. I was absolutely blown away. My old iPad 2 weighs at least twice as much, is physically bigger with a smaller screen. My last iPad utilized Verizon prepaid - $30 for 2GB a month which I later stepped down to $20 for 1GB a month. I'm a bit smitten by T-Mobile's offerings. I'm assuming that the free 200MB plan acts as a sort of "teaser", like the 20 hours free AOL that turned people into junkies. You can blow through that pretty drat fast at 4G. That and it's also two big middle fingers to AT&T and Verizon, which I really have no issue with them doing. I also really like the whole "once you hit your limit we'll give you lower speeds" instead of just shutting you off. Are the lowered speeds just 3G or even lower like dial-up speeds? Has anyone here set up the plans with T-Mobile? Is it just setting up an e-mail address, password, name and billing address, and away you go? How has it been working?
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Three-Phase posted:
Read my posts above. I am blown away by the quality of T-Mobile. Free 200mb then after than you can pay $10 for 5gb over the course of 3 months. Speed and service has been great for me (San Francisco and North Bay) but I have not traveled with it.
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From the fine print it looks like the T-Mobile $10/5GB for 5 months thing is just a one-time offer, though, which is kind of a downer.
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Dutch have you ever hit the limit and gone down to the throttled speed? And yeah, that's a special offer, unfortunately. But they do offer several different "flavors" like standard month to month, free 200MB, "data packs", you name it. I don't think any other carriers offer those different options to suit different users' needs. The free data is particularly brilliant and daring, and it will probably end up making them money in the long run. Three-Phase fucked around with this message at 02:16 on Nov 5, 2014 |
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Will the Apple Store have the iPad Mini 2 in stock or will it just be an online only thing? This is in the UK.
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Three-Phase posted:Dutch have you ever hit the limit and gone down to the throttled speed? No I have not in out yet. I usually am on wifi but that's why the T-Mobile plan is so great for those rare times when I have no wifi. If that 5gb thing is a special offer do you think they'll offer other plans like that in the future every few months? Either way the pricing for monthly plans seems right in line with the rest of the carriers.
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number one pta fan posted:Will the Apple Store have the iPad Mini 2 in stock or will it just be an online only thing? This is in the UK. Pretty sure I saw it in the Apple Store in Edmonton last week.
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Is it wrong that I already have a third gen iPad but now I want to get a Mini Retina just to carry around with me?
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Pogo Stick Eagle posted:Is it wrong that I already have a third gen iPad but now I want to get a Mini Retina just to carry around with me? The Mini 2 (or 3) has better specs all around anyway. I'd flip the 3 and get a Mini.
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Three-Phase posted:^ Hey Xeno, that was my upgrade path too! 
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iPad 2 to iPad Air 2 club here, wow! Anyone have the Apple Smart Case? It looks like exactly what I want and I'm sure it's great quality, but $80 is steep, is it worth it?
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I have the smart case. It's okay but not $80 okay IMO. The leather is nice and it is not bulky. The stand on it seems firmer than the smart cover I had for the original air. The buttons can require a bit more effort to press but that may be because it's thinner and they're closer to the back compared to the original air. It also has this seam that sticks out the side that attaches the cover to the case. This is the first case I have purchased for my iPads. I usually grabbed a smart cover and a cheap TPU smart cover compatible back. I didn't like the ones available at the time on amazon so grabbed the smart case. Anyways, it is nice leather with a good feel that fits the iPad quite well. Aside from the button and the seam thing, I have no real complaints except it being $80.
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You can usually find Apple cases for like 75% cheaper on eBay. I remember someone saying they're usually made in the same factory with the same methods and everything. Fake but barely.
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Still torn on if I should trade up to the Air 2 from my iPad 2. It's obviously markedly better in every way, but I tried it out in store. The amount the device vibrates really bothers me considering I want to start using it for musician-y things (both for playback with Amplitube and tracking demos). It seems to vibrate a considerable amount at 100% volume, but it still feels like I turned on haptic feedback even at 40% or so. Musicians, any of you give it a shot yet? If I just leave it on a table while I play guitar into it (using it as a speaker), is it going to vibrate so much it rattles against the table? I obviously can't demo this too well in a Best Buy. Also, if I only REALLY use it for that, will I be able to fit a bunch of demos on the 16GB model, or would I have to go 64GB?
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hedgecore posted:Still torn on if I should trade up to the Air 2 from my iPad 2. It's obviously markedly better in every way, but I tried it out in store. The amount the device vibrates really bothers me considering I want to start using it for musician-y things (both for playback with Amplitube and tracking demos). It seems to vibrate a considerable amount at 100% volume, but it still feels like I turned on haptic feedback even at 40% or so. I don't know about the vibration but the 16gb is basically useless at this point.
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hedgecore posted:Still torn on if I should trade up to the Air 2 from my iPad 2. It's obviously markedly better in every way, but I tried it out in store. The amount the device vibrates really bothers me considering I want to start using it for musician-y things (both for playback with Amplitube and tracking demos). It seems to vibrate a considerable amount at 100% volume, but it still feels like I turned on haptic feedback even at 40% or so. If vibration is a problem, put it in a case, leather or silicone would solve that.
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hedgecore posted:Still torn on if I should trade up to the Air 2 from my iPad 2. It's obviously markedly better in every way, but I tried it out in store. The amount the device vibrates really bothers me considering I want to start using it for musician-y things (both for playback with Amplitube and tracking demos). It seems to vibrate a considerable amount at 100% volume, but it still feels like I turned on haptic feedback even at 40% or so. One should get the 16GB one. If you just have GarageBand and stuff installed, just the samples take up gigabytes. For music, I don't think anyone recommends actually using the iPad speakers for anything, ever. Get headphones or some powered monitors, or use the line out to literally any speakers and you'll be better off. The speakers on any tablet are so small and tinny that nothing will sound the same via a proper setup. Or just take the line out from a guitar amp...
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Yeah, I have proper recording interfaces and performance gear at home, but I like the idea of being able to play casually or showcase something real fast without worrying about having any other gear with me. A case would probably do it. Thanks for the tip.
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I really want to replace my aging iPad 3 with an Air 2, but on the other hand the iPad 3 still works pretty drat well and those rumors of an iPad Pro just don't go away. Goddamn you rumor mill! 
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Choadmaster posted:I really want to replace my aging iPad 3 with an Air 2, but on the other hand the iPad 3 still works pretty drat well and those rumors of an iPad Pro just don't go away. Goddamn you rumor mill! I upgraded from a The New iPad to the air 2 and the difference is incredible. I would do it if I were you.
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Yeah, same here. I feel like using mine a lot more now, too, because the iPad 3 felt so incredibly heavy compared to the Air 2. I still have an iPad 3 around the office to use as a test device and it feels like a brick now.
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I am really thinking about upgrading from my Mini 1 to an Air 2. It's so light and thin!
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Choadmaster posted:I really want to replace my aging iPad 3 with an Air 2, but on the other hand the iPad 3 still works pretty drat well and those rumors of an iPad Pro just don't go away. Goddamn you rumor mill! I went from an iPad 3 to an Air last year and it was amazing. But I always thought the 3 was underpowered anyway (stuttering notifications, sluggish response). Going to an Air 2 will rock your world.
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tuyop posted:I don't know about the vibration but the 16gb is basically useless at this point. I don't know why anyone would buy a 16gb iPad, what a useless turd.
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hedgecore posted:Still torn on if I should trade up to the Air 2 from my iPad 2. It's obviously markedly better in every way, but I tried it out in store. The amount the device vibrates really bothers me considering I want to start using it for musician-y things (both for playback with Amplitube and tracking demos). It seems to vibrate a considerable amount at 100% volume, but it still feels like I turned on haptic feedback even at 40% or so. You can actually buy such a thing and attach it to any surface to make sound  (it's also great for annoying your neighbours by attaching it to the adjacent wall and turning their whole wall into a speaker).
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kitten smoothie posted:Yeah, same here. I feel like using mine a lot more now, too, because the iPad 3 felt so incredibly heavy compared to the Air 2. I still have an iPad 3 around the office to use as a test device and it feels like a brick now. Exactly. That thing was so heavy compared to this. The Air 2 is also unbelievably thin and fast.
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