Comments on: Why I AM going to get the iPad http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/ Translating my thoughts into words. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:49:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: iPhone GPS, Speakers, and Apps – Targuman http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-55646 iPhone GPS, Speakers, and Apps – Targuman Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:13:53 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-55646 [...] deliberating about purchasing the iPad I took the time to think through use cases, considering when and how I use technology on the road, [...] [...] deliberating about purchasing the iPad I took the time to think through use cases, considering when and how I use technology on the road, [...]

]]> By: Apple iPad coming soon: to Amazon and my house! – Targuman http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-55596 Apple iPad coming soon: to Amazon and my house! – Targuman Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:39:27 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-55596 [...] have written elsewhere about the iPad and why I think the iPad will work for me. I have placed my order (with a little bit of trepidation, it is the first time I have ordered a [...] [...] have written elsewhere about the iPad and why I think the iPad will work for me. I have placed my order (with a little bit of trepidation, it is the first time I have ordered a [...]

]]> By: Antony Watts http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54895 Antony Watts Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:27:32 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54895 But the iPad does have a port! Its called WiFi and I hope they do most things wirelessly, like discovering Bonjour printers and printing to them. Like discovering Airport Express and streaming music to them. That would cover my needs. But the iPad does have a port! Its called WiFi and I hope they do most things wirelessly, like discovering Bonjour printers and printing to them. Like discovering Airport Express and streaming music to them. That would cover my needs.

]]> By: iPad: How to judge the value of a tool (or why multitasking has its place) – Targuman http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54843 iPad: How to judge the value of a tool (or why multitasking has its place) – Targuman Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:30:17 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54843 [...] a dedicated eBook reader and a fully functional notebook. With that in mind, and referring to my earlier post for a more detailed assessment, let me explain why I am not bothered by the lack of [...] [...] a dedicated eBook reader and a fully functional notebook. With that in mind, and referring to my earlier post for a more detailed assessment, let me explain why I am not bothered by the lack of [...]

]]> By: Drew Tatusko http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54755 Drew Tatusko Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:49:54 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54755 i really do crave a digital reader for all of those pesky articles that stack up and make a clutter. here's my issue. i need to be able to underline and make notes by hand. it's a good habit and i'm not fond of changing it. if the iPad could multi-task and do that, i would be game. i usually wait for a market to differentiate, then have all the slackers get killed off for something better. i was using a toshiba portege tablet a couple of years ago with pdf annotator which made research sooo much easier. but i was not a big fan of the slowness of the pen and all of the issues with it's accuracy. if we can get a system to converge the apple or android touch screen with a pdf/document/presentation annotator like the smart board software, i am totally sold. i really do crave a digital reader for all of those pesky articles that stack up and make a clutter. here’s my issue. i need to be able to underline and make notes by hand. it’s a good habit and i’m not fond of changing it. if the iPad could multi-task and do that, i would be game. i usually wait for a market to differentiate, then have all the slackers get killed off for something better. i was using a toshiba portege tablet a couple of years ago with pdf annotator which made research sooo much easier. but i was not a big fan of the slowness of the pen and all of the issues with it’s accuracy. if we can get a system to converge the apple or android touch screen with a pdf/document/presentation annotator like the smart board software, i am totally sold.

]]> By: Chris Brady http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54750 Chris Brady Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:32:41 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54750 Allen, one does not have to purchase the iPad with 3G or, it appears, even turn on the 3G if you have it. I do not think that I will purchase it with 3G. (And if AT&T would ever make good on their promise to allow tethering through the iPhone one wouldn't have to!) I already have an iPhone and I will continue to carry that with me everywhere, but it is just too small to do any serious writing on it. The iPad, on the other hand, looks to be a reasonable replacement for my MacBook Pro. No, it doesn't do everything that I do on a computer, but it does almost everything I do on a computer while on the road. As for the lack of camera, I do find that odd. I do not do a lot of video conferencing but I would have thought a front facing camera in the iPad would have been standard. Perhaps they are leaving a justification for an upgrade? Until Accordance for iPhone is out please do check out BibleReader for iPhone. It is tremendous! Well, at least if you are simply dealing with the biblical text (it parses the Hebrew and Greek for you and links to their lexicons!), but Accordance in the Mac OS allows me access to dozens (hundreds really) of additional texts. I wouldn't want all of those on the iPhone, but perhaps on the iPad... Allen, one does not have to purchase the iPad with 3G or, it appears, even turn on the 3G if you have it. I do not think that I will purchase it with 3G. (And if AT&T would ever make good on their promise to allow tethering through the iPhone one wouldn’t have to!) I already have an iPhone and I will continue to carry that with me everywhere, but it is just too small to do any serious writing on it. The iPad, on the other hand, looks to be a reasonable replacement for my MacBook Pro. No, it doesn’t do everything that I do on a computer, but it does almost everything I do on a computer while on the road.

As for the lack of camera, I do find that odd. I do not do a lot of video conferencing but I would have thought a front facing camera in the iPad would have been standard. Perhaps they are leaving a justification for an upgrade?

Until Accordance for iPhone is out please do check out BibleReader for iPhone. It is tremendous! Well, at least if you are simply dealing with the biblical text (it parses the Hebrew and Greek for you and links to their lexicons!), but Accordance in the Mac OS allows me access to dozens (hundreds really) of additional texts. I wouldn’t want all of those on the iPhone, but perhaps on the iPad…

]]> By: Allen Watson http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54743 Allen Watson Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:41:21 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54743 I absolutely agree with you, Chris. I do see some shortcomings in the iPad, though, compared to either a laptop or iPhone/iPod Touch. 1) I will NOT carry it with me everywhere, as I do my Touch. So I won't have my contacts with me, or access to the web, and so on. 2) It has no camera. I don't carry a camera now, most of the time, so no biggie, but if I get an iPhone (which I'm considering if they are offered by Verizon), I will have a camera, and that may sway me. And I really can't see myself buying both an iPhone and an iPad...and having two data plans. So, it may come down to a choice between the iPhone and the iPad for me. I've gotten along with a cheapo Motorola phone for well over a year, and don't feel deprived...but I carry the Touch as well. I'm going to investigate that hint you gave about Accordance on the iPhone OS; that would be a huge plus for me. I absolutely agree with you, Chris. I do see some shortcomings in the iPad, though, compared to either a laptop or iPhone/iPod Touch. 1) I will NOT carry it with me everywhere, as I do my Touch. So I won’t have my contacts with me, or access to the web, and so on. 2) It has no camera.

I don’t carry a camera now, most of the time, so no biggie, but if I get an iPhone (which I’m considering if they are offered by Verizon), I will have a camera, and that may sway me. And I really can’t see myself buying both an iPhone and an iPad…and having two data plans. So, it may come down to a choice between the iPhone and the iPad for me. I’ve gotten along with a cheapo Motorola phone for well over a year, and don’t feel deprived…but I carry the Touch as well.

I’m going to investigate that hint you gave about Accordance on the iPhone OS; that would be a huge plus for me.

]]> By: Chris Brady http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54740 Chris Brady Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:18:09 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54740 Thanks Steve! I don't know why it never occurred to me. That's what happens when you assume... Thanks Steve! I don’t know why it never occurred to me. That’s what happens when you assume…

]]> By: Steve Caruso http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54738 Steve Caruso Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:36:17 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54738 There already exists a Hebrew keyboard for the iPhone, you just need to activate it in the System panel. Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> International Keyboards And Hebrew's about half way down the list. To swap between keyboards, you'll notice a new key appear to the left of the space bar that looks like a little globe. Give that a tap and you'll cycle through the ones you have active. It's been especially handy to use, and I've re-written parts of my translation delivery system to take full advantage of it. Now if they could only get Syriac on it. :-) Peace, -Steve There already exists a Hebrew keyboard for the iPhone, you just need to activate it in the System panel.

Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> International Keyboards

And Hebrew’s about half way down the list. To swap between keyboards, you’ll notice a new key appear to the left of the space bar that looks like a little globe. Give that a tap and you’ll cycle through the ones you have active.

It’s been especially handy to use, and I’ve re-written parts of my translation delivery system to take full advantage of it.

Now if they could only get Syriac on it. :-)

Peace,
-Steve

]]> By: Cameron Willis http://targuman.org/blog/2010/01/28/why-i-am-going-to-get-the-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-54732 Cameron Willis Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:34:51 +0000 http://targuman.org/blog/?p=4011#comment-54732 You would need to write an app for this, but theoretically you could 'intercept' each keystroke and replace it with your mapped Hebrew unicode character. This would mean a separate repository for your Hebrew notes, but within the app you should be able to switch between Hebrew, English and other entry modes, you may not get rtl text direction though, not sure. I know unicode works because I use it in my flashcard program all the time. Looking forward to the unboxing video Chris, and to living vicariously through you! :) You would need to write an app for this, but theoretically you could ‘intercept’ each keystroke and replace it with your mapped Hebrew unicode character. This would mean a separate repository for your Hebrew notes, but within the app you should be able to switch between Hebrew, English and other entry modes, you may not get rtl text direction though, not sure. I know unicode works because I use it in my flashcard program all the time.
Looking forward to the unboxing video Chris, and to living vicariously through you! :)

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