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By: Two weeks with the iPad | johnbiehler.com

Two weeks with the iPad | johnbiehler.com — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:26:54 +0000

[...] I mentioned previously, iCaved during the iPad launch weekend and drove down to Seattle and picked up a 32gb wifi [...]

By: Ryan Dempsey

Ryan Dempsey — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:04:23 +0000

Most MIDI devices are interfaced through USB these days. So it’s already do-able. Although the iPad doesn’t have an actual USB port, they’ll have an adapter. I wish they just included the port, but I guess they need to milk you with all the adapter do-dads.

By: Jon Jennings

Jon Jennings — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:57:50 +0000

I’m positive you made the right decision John. I can’t see the point of paying for two data plans. You’ll always have your phone with you and I assume you’re on a pretty hefty data plan… might as well save some money and tether. Only issue I can see is running the iPhone battery down., but I know you’ve got a battery pack for that.

I’m hot and cold on what the iPad does to the world of computing but gotta admit that that Korg app is incredible. Can’t think of anything else that you could do that on. If someone can build a MIDI output for the iPad then professional musicians could have a lot of fun with that :-)

By: Ryan Dempsey

Ryan Dempsey — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:14:46 +0000

Right when I saw the iPad for the first time, I knew it will instantly render hardware beat machines obsolete. Already there’s a Korg Electribe app! Awesome.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:15:18 +0000

I got my 16GB iPad last night! I was lucky enough to have a friend pick one up for me on his way back to Vancouver. It feels great holding the gorgeous screen up close. Can’t wait for more magazines to hit the App Store!

By: John

John — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:53:15 +0000

I’m not sure I have a favorite app yet, Parveen…it’s still too new and haven’t finished getting my apps updated that have iPad changes. But the Korg app is pretty awesome, the email client is pretty slick and I love the Photos app. Need more time on the app store finding other apps that are optimized for it.

Tod: I think those people will be pissed off…Apple’s already announced the pricing for 3G in the US…and there is no mention of any bundling of data. I guess we can always hope that it’ll be positive but given the track record of the cellcos and the price point for the 3G device, I suspect not.

By: Tod

Tod — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:08:07 +0000

I really hope the cellcos don’t “offer” an iPad-only wireless plan. Like you, I’m hoping they simply let you use your existing iPhone plan. I’ve paid for access to their data network. I shouldn’t have to pay twice to access it just because I’m using a different device. That will seriously piss off a lot of people.

By: Parveen Kaler

Parveen Kaler — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:33:02 +0000

I almost caved, too. But I think I’ll wait until the end of month when the iPad arrives in Canada.

Which App is your favourite right now? What kind of App would you like to see?

By: Jon Strocel

Jon Strocel — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:22:46 +0000

Got my hands on one for a few minutes in Bellingham on the weekend. It’s quite the computing experience, that’s for sure. Want to see how the book market shakes out before committing to one, as the idea of having a reading device really appeals.

By: Mike Browne

Mike Browne — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:18:35 +0000

That looks fun. I’ve been pondering such a purchase as well. Lucky ducky. :)