JawD 99 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I use the kindle app on the iPad. Pretty damn good like, its all I read books on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm keeping my eyes peeled for android's version of the iPad. It's on its way apparently. now that I will be interested in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm keeping my eyes peeled for android's version of the iPad. It's on its way apparently. now that I will be interested in http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20013326-260.html My lass has got the Galaxy S for a phone and it's a cracking piece of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 NJS - what's your opinion on it? I'm thinking of buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4358 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Got it last week but in the middle of a long proper book so haven't used it much apart from a brief check out. I'm in the middle of a couple weeks off so haven't tested it on the journey to work yet but have started in the last couple of days to use it in bed last thing at night - my usual reading time. I've bought 2 or 3 books and the delivery is as advertised - you click to confirm the order and within a minute you have the book. The claims about legibility are also accurate - its is pretty much like the real thing. So far definitely so good - will update after more prolonged use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I hate keyboards and mice now. Sooooo 20th century. All that is true about the iPad but if you look at where innovation is this year in the tech market its in mobile OS. I mean that from a hardware perspective too, not just software. The big growth in Chinese and other far east high-tech parts suppliers is for mobiles and therefore by defintion, tablet OS parts. In 2 years, the iPad will have 200gb of storage with minimally 2gb of RAM (figure plucked out of my arse btw). By that time HTML5 will be more prevalent too. do without them - use recyclable paper ie a book - they also come in usefull for wiping your arse in an emergency which is more than you can do with a kindle or similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I hate keyboards and mice now. Sooooo 20th century. All that is true about the iPad but if you look at where innovation is this year in the tech market its in mobile OS. I mean that from a hardware perspective too, not just software. The big growth in Chinese and other far east high-tech parts suppliers is for mobiles and therefore by defintion, tablet OS parts. In 2 years, the iPad will have 200gb of storage with minimally 2gb of RAM (figure plucked out of my arse btw). By that time HTML5 will be more prevalent too. do without them - use recyclable paper ie a book - they also come in usefull for wiping your arse in an emergency which is more than you can do with a kindle or similar "Floor lighting will guide you to the nearest available bog roll, in the event of no roll being available, please adopt the crash position, reach through and use your hand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 6 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) I'm keeping my eyes peeled for android's version of the iPad. It's on its way apparently. now that I will be interested in They've been out for ages and fraction of the price. If you do get one make sure you get a 1ghz version so you can upgrade in Oct. Edited September 6, 2010 by Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm keeping my eyes peeled for android's version of the iPad. It's on its way apparently. now that I will be interested in They've been out for ages and fraction of the price. If you do get one make sure you get a 1ghz version so you can upgrade in Oct. current ones are all resistive screens though arent they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 6 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm keeping my eyes peeled for android's version of the iPad. It's on its way apparently. now that I will be interested in They've been out for ages and fraction of the price. If you do get one make sure you get a 1ghz version so you can upgrade in Oct. current ones are all resistive screens though arent they? Yeah, 10" capacitive Android's are due out between now and Nov. Hannspree's (Nov) and Malata (Sept/Oct). I think they'll launch with Android 3 just in time for Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6972 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Samsung are the first ones to the market with the Galaxy. They are doing it exclusively through phone company's though as they allow you to make calls off them. Bad move imo, I have a phone to make calls, I aint paying an extra £20 a month for a second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6972 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Did anyone ever get one of these? I've ordered the new one for delivery at the end of the month as I'm currently sorting out my house and apart from boxes of old computer parts, I've realised I have too many books taking up space. I don't like to bin them as I tend to re-read them on an on-going basis. It seems as if theres enough content out there now going by their new Kindle book store. Just bought the wifi version for my dads 50th on the 17th. Hoping they get shipped a couple of days early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 6 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Samsung are the first ones to the market with the Galaxy. They are doing it exclusively through phone company's though as they allow you to make calls off them. Bad move imo, I have a phone to make calls, I aint paying an extra £20 a month for a second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4713 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm keeping my eyes peeled for android's version of the iPad. It's on its way apparently. now that I will be interested in They've been out for ages and fraction of the price. If you do get one make sure you get a 1ghz version so you can upgrade in Oct. current ones are all resistive screens though arent they? Yeah, 10" capacitive Android's are due out between now and Nov. Hannspree's (Nov) and Malata (Sept/Oct). I think they'll launch with Android 3 just in time for Xmas. thats what im waiting for at least, though Id generally prefer a regular PC os on a capacitive tablet then I can actually reokace my laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Just ordered one of these. It better be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21117 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Just ordered one of these. It better be good. What? An iPad, Kindle, or Galaxy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 What's the thread called, bitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21117 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 What's the thread called, bitch? Wasted your money. Should have got an iPad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 500 quid for a decent ipad without e-ink or 109 for a kIndle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 500 quid for a decent ipad without e-ink or 109 for a kIndle? You'll get one eventually i reckon. The way i looked at it, at home i would read a proper book, on holiday i might prefer an e-book for ease of packing. So for a few weeks a year, for essentially 4 or 5 books tops, the e-reader on the iPad will suffice. I'm also then connected to email, the internet, maps, travel guides, weather apps, games, download photos and HD video off my SLR straight to the excellent photo viewer. If i was the facebook/twitter type it would also seemlessly integrate the photos and any crap i was spouting into those two through flipboard. For a holiday, with a wi-fi or 3G connection, its everything you need in one. What does this e-ink look like then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30169 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 How do you connect your SLR to your iPad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 How do you connect your SLR to your iPad? Sorry, should have said digital SLR. With an adaptor. Costs 20 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 E ink looks like a written page basically. So you can read it in direct sunlight and it doesn't fuck with your eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44173 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 And you're right, I probably will end up getting one. Nearly convinced her to get me one as an engagement present (yeah, I got engaged bitchezzzz!), but no joy. Don't think I'd read a book on one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30169 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 FFS, even J69 is more subtle than that. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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