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Noisedesign: how is the ipad as an ereader. Of course it is backlit, which means more eyetrain no matter what, but how does resolution for plain old text compare to eink?
Ultimately I think I'm going to have to actually look at an ipad, but I'd still value your opinion. My Mom's current computer will probably die in the next year and a half. She mainly does browsing and email, with very light composition. And I'm thinking when it is replaced it would be great if she had something portable enough to read the morning paper on-line while eating breakfast. But a regular 20 inch flat screen gives her eyestrain if she uses it too long. So how does an ipad compare to a good desktop monitor? Easier on the eyes, harder on the eyes, about the same?
I haven't had any problems, -t. But I had my phone replaced, and I've been kind of slow putting apps back on it. I need some quality browsing and downloading time.
Which reminds me--any recommendations for an LJ client? I picked the highest starred free one (don't recall the name offhand) and it didn't let me (AFAICT) pick a picture for my post!
With eInk, you can't have a book like this.
Not ND, but: I've been reading PDFs on my iPad with GoodReader, which has a "night" setting that changes the white page to gray, which is really, really nice.
Keep in mind if considering the iPad as a replacement computer that you HAVE to sync it to an actual computer at least for the initial setup. (still the stupidest thing about the iPad.)
Can that "actual computer" be a Windows XP PC?
Can that "actual computer" be a Windows XP PC?
As long as you can run the latest version of iTunes on it.
I have also heard that the staff at the Apple Store can do that initial setup for you.
I'm pretty happy reading on mine. Haven't had a chance to do too much ebook reading yet, but lots of time behind the screen on other stuff. It is a very good screen.
Okay, I'm helping out our IT director tomorrow - interviewing a Sr Sys Admin. Hivemind give me some good, pertinent questions for the guy?
I'm going to be taking over a Linked In ... profile? it's one that someone else started that uses a lot of material from my employer, but the guy who started it couldn't keep up and is handing it over to us ... meaning ME. I've had nothing to do with this site - anyone have any advice, comments, pertinent information, snarky comments? Anything's welcome.
With eInk, you can't have a book like this.
Ha! It's like a pop-up book for the digital age. Fun.
I've had nothing to do with this site - anyone have any advice, comments, pertinent information, snarky comments? Anything's welcome.
I use LinkedIn, but I'm not sure I have any advice or comments. Except that it keeps telling me I'm only 80% complete because I haven't filled up enough boxes.
Does anyone have wallpaper changing programs they like? I got some sort of weird Trojan last night that killed WallMaster, which I have used for years. I installed the latest version, but when I restarted my computer, the executable was missing, as if AVG now thinks it's a virus all the time or something. I deleted the Trojan from the Virus Vault, so I hope it will stay away, but I'm not sure I can use WallMaster anymore, which is sad. I like having my wallpaper change every 30 minutes!
