iPad+NetBook+iPhone = Road Warrior

OK, so it has been two weeks since I last added a post to this blog! I have been on the road, and slammed with projects, but have figured out a few things about the iPad. Some things I like, and some things I dislike.

One of my objectives, over the last two weeks, was to see just how much of my "Day Job" could be accomplished with only using the iPad. I would have to rate the mission "Semi-Accomplished".

Email, document review, airline checkin, remote file management, in-flight entertainment, a few phone calls, and even GoToMeeting, were all accomplished with the iPad. Tasks that required software not available on the App Store, or I/O Ports for things like equipment configuration, has to be completed with my Toshiba NetBook. Some observations on the experience:

1. I would not want to type long documents on iPad very often. A very useable keyboard for email responses, and light document comments, but nowhere near a full size keyboarding experience.

2. Limited viewing in brightly lit environments. Direct sunlight is a real bear, but everywhere else a little screen tilt solves the problem.

3. No Camera? No problem! I use the Camera For iPad App, which allows my iPhone Camera to be controlled from my iPad, including a pretty good view screen. Work in Portrait Orientation with it zoomed, and you have a very cool view finder. Not to mention applications where you need to orient the camera on the iPhone where it is hard to see the iPhone screen. Having the iPad as a remote screen and shutter control is very cool!

4. Connectivity while on the road? I used combination of Free WiFi Hotspots, Boing Hotspots ($7.95 per month on iPad) and my Verizon 3G MiFi Wireless Hotspot. Needless to say, connectivity was not an issue.

5. What about those fingerprints? Having a lint free cloth in my bag is a must, but I am also finding that I have a tendency to touch the screen with a great deal more pressure than is really required. Whether typing, web surfing, reading email, or playing games, a light touch is all that is required. When the screen brightness is anywhere in the middle ranges, fingerprints are hardly noticeable with the iPad turned on.

6. Do I really need a case? Case, Sleeve, Folio or Skin? Whether it is protecting the screen in your carry bag, or adding some grip to a potentially slippery device, some kind of case will be needed. I opted for the Apple Case, and all of its convertible configurations. I love the slight angled mode for typing, and the Inverted Landscape mode for movie watching.

All in all, a successful first venture with the iPad. I am now starting the process of discovering all of the applications available, and will be writing over the coming weeks with feedback on the ones worth mentioning.

Air Sharing HD is so cool

File sharing, printing, file management, all in a very nice package. I will be writing a detailed review next week of several apps, but this one in particular is worth the price of admission.


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Size Matters

I had to spend several hours yesterday alternating between the iPad and my
iPhone. Needless to say, it really drove home the difference in the screen size of the two devices. Surprisingly, the functionality is remarkably similar.





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Application Highlight - Rotate Mojo

Ever wish the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad gave you the ability to rotate photos? This issue became quite obvious with the introduction of iPad. When taking screen shots in landscape mode, I wound up with pictures in my saved album that really needed to be rotated for use in other iPad apps, like the software used to maintain this blog. Rotate Mojo makes this a snap. Although an application developed for iPhone, it runs just fine on iPad, without impact on image quality. Start rotating!


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Love those racing games

Use the iPad like a steering wheel and have a blast.

The Screen Shot below is from RealRacingHD







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iPad as a blogging device?

You bet! This blog was entirely created on iPad, and will be maintained via iPad for the most part.


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iPad Mobility

I experienced true mobility with my non 3G iPad. The thought of adding another device with a dedicated and restricted data plan did not appeal to me in the least, so I got the Verizon MiFi device, which functions as a mobile WiFi hotspot for up to five (5) devices at a time, with no wreak restrictions, save for the 5GB of monthly bandwidth use, followed by 5 cents per MB for overages.

This works with my MacBook Pro, iPhone, iPad, and just about anything else that needs a connection to the Internet, like game consoles.

I worked with the device off and on all day, and never took it out of my pocket.







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The new iPad is amazing for first gen attempt

Welcome to EyePad Central. This blog will be a stream of tips, tricks, experiences and general impressions of this new class of product. Feel free to leave comments, but let's keep it on topic.




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