here here.Y2Kev said:It's not that limiting. I was watching TV with Slingplayer and managed to keep the video running while checking the scores in MLB.TV with Safari open. But, for whatever reason, if you open iPod eighty years ago and played a podcast, both iPod and the video player stay in memory. You can't kill them without the system freaking out.
Steve made a comment about "once you include a task manager, you've lost" or something comment in the OS 4 presentation, but he's basically backed his users into a corner by sticking 256mb of RAM into a computing device like the iPad. If I don't manage my own memory, the system will start closing problems it sees fit. This means you could be logged out of AIM by the system. I am much happier just managing my memory.
The only real negative here seems to be the wearing of the flash drive. That makes me very hesitant to do this. That and I don't really have a RAM problem as long as I carefully monitor my usage.Charred Greyface said:Read this WARNING Vroom is fake very carefully. Then see here iPhone/iTouch Virtual Memory, iPhoneVM - Extra RAM for 3G, and/or iPhone Swap Space. Or skip all that, search for iPhoneVM (for 3.0x) in Cydia. Don't forget to backup before trying anything
Still syncing. This might be a new personal record...
You might as well try suggesting it to them directly, not really sure it'd work though to be honest. To do the open with thing from another app I bet it has to download the file first (I'm guessing official included formats just get downloaded to a cache and viewed with the system wide preview thing), if so there'll still be a long wait somewhere in the process.Charred Greyface said:Well killing daemons is not the only way to get more RAM to work with. You should try the swapfile method...
I hope the comicbook apps follow Omni's lead and register cbz/cbr as their formats.
Sycing is taking too long these days. Both iPad and laptop has been locked up for the past hour and I'm not even halfway done. All for a few measely fonts :/
Isn't it only £70 more for the 32gb over the 16gb? It's £100 for 32->64 which seems out of step because the US price steps are all uniformSpriig said:So the UK price has thrown me off a bit. Think i'm going to wait until I get my hands on one until i make the big decision. Im almost certain to get the 16gb if anything, I cant justify spending £100 for an extra 14gig. Any screenshots of Winterboard modded iPad's yet?
Robobandit said:I'd like it to be higher resolution, but that's my only complaint.
Same here. Waiting till next months international launch before I can get the new pop sci issue.mrklaw said:Arse. Hope the UK iPad store comes soon, just got stuck. I bought popular science from the UK store on iTunes and synced it across. Unlike Time, they have notifications of new issues and in-app purchasing. But that means you can only buy new issues direct from the iPad. And the iPad only currently works with a US account, so I'm stuck..
ridley182 said:Cut off one head, another one takes its place :lol
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/webos-based-hp-hurricane-tablet-rumored-for-q3/
Yup, it's got tons of support from developers, tons of content, and amazing hardware...AlexMogil said:Much, MUCH better platform.
actually, webOS is a good platform with good support.ridley182 said:Yup, it's got tons of support from developers, tons of content, and amazing hardware...
...oh wait :lol
While it is an infant platform, the potential is huge. A far more polished OS than Android. I hope HP doesnt fuck it up because the iPad needs competition.ridley182 said:Yup, it's got tons of support from developers, tons of content, and amazing hardware...
...oh wait :lol
WebOS is a good OS (I agree that it's the best multitasking OS), not a good PLATFORM. As a platform it is incredibly mediocre and limited. Content is KING.Dreams-Visions said:actually, webOS is a good platform with good support.
it's ideal for a tablet. though if you've never used it, I can imagine the skepticism.
ridley182 said:WebOS is a good OS (I agree that it's the best multitasking OS), not a good PLATFORM. As a platform it is incredibly mediocre and limited. Content is KING.
On a side note: WebOS means "balls" in Spanish
EDIT: I really need to stop using so many smileys...
Oh I know, but when you read it it sounds exactly the sameLCfiner said:"WebOS" to "huevos" is a stretch but its still funny, I guess :lol
ridley182 said:Oh I know, but when you read it it sounds exactly the same
It reminds me of that story used in marketing classes, where an American company tried to market a car named "Nova" in Latin America which sounds like "No go" in Spanish and so the car bombed.
wait...you're blaming the platform for having less content? :lolridley182 said:WebOS is a good OS (I agree that it's the best multitasking OS), not a good PLATFORM. As a platform it is incredibly mediocre and limited. Content is KING.
It's pronounced Web Oh Ess.ridley182 said:Oh I know, but when you read it it sounds exactly the same
and all of that will be why the iPad wins. But WebOS and Android will field decent alternatives for the anti-Apple crowd.mAcOdIn said:WebOS is a much better fit for a tablet than Android is. WebOS is a great base of code to launch anything on to be honest. People bitch about hardware and that's probably the easiest problem to address in the phone and tablet industry, I just don't think it's an issue at all. If Palm and Apple's app stores were equal and the hardware was more or less equal I'd say the WebOS device had the better chance of fulfilling all a person's needs. Apple has a great store, a good OS but I think they've gimped their OS a little too much. That said, I think Apple's still in a better position than Palm because they can open up their software some and that's entirely within their control where as attracting developers to Palms app store, that's not completely in Palms hands.
Palm would need to work out some quirks in regards to their OS though, just thinking about it I think I'd find having to move a "card" all the way off the top of the screen to close it would be a pain in the ass on a tablet, it's fine on a little phone where it's basically a flick of the finger but I don't want to have to traverse 9 damn inches. But I think Palm can do it. Apple and Palm have shown they can make UI's that are consistent and fairly user friendly, the one thing Google has not shown it's able to do. I think that's the biggest thing. You may have excellent coders but if you suck at making a coherent user experience and a friendly interface I think you'll ultimately fail in this arena. I can be wrong though, a lot of people allow their "techiness" to shine through on their mobile devices by Jalibraking their iphones/ipads or rooting their Droids so perhaps there is a big enough market for people who will willingly put up with a lot of bullshit just for flexibility.
I still think Android is too much of a mess for a tablet, or a phone, to be honest.
Terrell said:So how does this in-store pickup reservation thing work? Vancouver Apple Stores are gonna be mighty busy, wanna make sure I can get one set aside for me.
You can already save with the right apps.Dreams-Visions said:e-mail attachments saving now available.to the smart people who have jailbroken
http://modmyi.com/forums/ipad-news/709800-attachmentsaver-comes-ipad.html
....really? Wow :lol sounds like someone is chronically out of touch with reality. Also, OS ≠ Platform, the OS is just an element of a platform. A platform is much more than just an OS, thinking otherwise just shows how shortsighted you are (http://www.wisegeek.com/in-computing-what-is-a-platform.htm).Dreams-Visions said:WebOS is an excellent platform (OS) with the best multitasking and alert implementation in the business by far. on a tablet, it should be very good. It enjoys strong support and easy cross-OS programming (very easy to port to and from). It's biggest problem was that Palm was on their way out. Now that they have a deep pockets to spend on marketing and such...I suspect it will be an excellent competitor.
but whatever. no big deal.
Come on now, spanish-speakers don't read acronyms like that. Example: FIFA = Fee-fuh, UNAM = oonam, etc.Schrade said:It's pronounced Web Oh Ess.
Steve Jobs said:Please educate yourself. UK prices must by law include VAT, which is around 18%. US prices do not include tax.
Steve Jobs said:Blame your government. Germany just added a new copyright levy for computers.
oh? how does that work?numble said:You can already save with the right apps.
You tap and hold, and a menu of places to save to or open in pops up.Dreams-Visions said:oh? how does that work?
Something like this App:Dreams-Visions said:oh? how does that work?
Dreams-Visions said:and all of that will be why the iPad wins. But WebOS and Android will field decent alternatives for the anti-Apple crowd.
ridley182 said:EDIT:
Come on now, spanish-speakers don't read acronyms like that. Example: FIFA = Fee-fuh, UNAM = oonam, etc.
I say GIF because saying JIFF sounds fucking stupid.layzie1989 said:gif is the one i understand the least...is it JIFF or GIF?!!
numble said:Something like this App:
http://appmodo.com/17760/readdledocs-for-ipad-updated-with-usb-file-sharing-and-mail-integration/
It's like an "open with" function, if I remember--I'm not with my iPad right now to test.
ridley182 said:....really? Wow :lol sounds like someone is chronically out of touch with reality. Also, OS ≠ Platform, the OS is just an element of a platform. A platform is much more than just an OS, thinking otherwise just shows how shortsighted you are (http://www.wisegeek.com/in-computing-what-is-a-platform.htm).
- WebOS App catalog and quality sucks. Who do we blame here, Palm or developers? http://www.gadgetteaser.com/2009/11/16/facebook-for-webos-is-as-weak-as-the-app-catalog/
- WebOS hardware sucks (and with HP it looks like this trend will continue) http://www.pcmech.com/article/hp-support-problems-cheap-hardware-or-both/
- The few WebOS developers are migrating to either Android or iPhone
- There is absolutely ZERO synergy between WebOS and ANYTHING out there (which Palm pathetically tried to solve by hijacking iTunes from time to time). There are exceptions like Facebook, but everything nowadays comes with Facebook integration, not exactly a WebOS strength http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/palm-webos-1-1-now-available-fixes-itunes-sync/
- SEVERE lack of a comprehensive ecosystem
- Heck, even Web OS users think it sucks, beating WinMo on the suckage scale http://www.mediabistro.com/mobileco...mobile_webos_are_in_for_tough_2010_147839.asp)
- "Now that they have a deep pockets to spend on marketing and such..." Oh yes, let's patch up WebOS suckage with marketing monies. Yup yup, sounds like a plan alright.
But by all means, let's carry on with this fantasy of yours. No big deal am i rite :lol
EDIT:
Come on now, spanish-speakers don't read acronyms like that. Example: FIFA = Fee-fuh, UNAM = oonam, etc.
WordAssassin said:I say GIF because saying JIFF sounds fucking stupid.
Also I've always heard it said (and said it myself) as EMM ESS DOS.
http://www.olsenhome.com/gif/layzie1989 said:gif is the one i understand the least...is it JIFF or GIF?!!
CompuServe used to distribute a graphics display program called CompuShow. In the documentation for version 8.33 in the FAQ section, it states:
The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), pronounced "JIF", was designed by CompuServe and the official specification released in June of 1987.
I use Mac Oh Ess Ecks a lot but I sometimes will say Mac OS Ten, too.Speaking of pronunciations I have another question.
When saying OS X is the X pronounced "Ecks" or "Ten"?
I'd give it mixed marks for schoolwork. For note taking I'd say it'll probably suck. Typing on it all class would blow, writing on it all class would blow, but I'm a pen and paper guy, I hate the tap of keys in a classroom. But I do think doing some touchups of school work on it is possible and doable, Pages is weak but it's a workable first effort.killertofu said:Okay, so I've been hearing how Steve Jobs wants to put an iPad to every college student or whatnot, but how does this thing actually compare in relation to taking notes, or having text books?
Right now I have a Hackintoshed Dell Mini 10v, which works fine for most things but has its bugs and stutters here and there. I'm also big into photography and am getting into film editting and such, which poses me with two options.
1. Get a Macbook Pro.
2. Get an iMac + iPad down the line for school and random surfing throughout.
It would be nice to have an all in one shell like the MBP, but in all honesty its not all that portable, and I'd be losing around 50 percent power in relation to an i7 iMac.
So does the second option prove viable to anyone else or is it just me? Has anyone taken their iPad to class and taken notes from lecture? Are there any good note taking apps?
Oh, absolutely. I was showing my iPad to an elderly neighbor and when I told him you get all your software from the App Store, he got excited.mAcOdIn said:I like the idea of a centralized store that you know their app isn't going to do any funny shit to your system but it was also a step back because with that control Apple can effectively ban things from release and the user ends up paying for shit that should have been in the OS in the first place, like fucking bluetooth printing.
I still maintain that a future iPad will be better than a future open platform tablet, at least for the next 10 years or so, but some of the hoops you have to jump through because Apple's being Apple is mindboggling. An open Tablet would be awesome but on such an open platform battery life will be the first thing to go. I really hope that in 10 years time or so that batteries and computer hardware will be sufficiently powerful enough to multitask using unoptimized code for around 10 hours at which point I'd like the industry to move to a cross platform type OS, where everything can run anything. Kinda like Java.