Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-04 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Rick, what that means in real life is that what you are reading on the screen is clearer. I read books on the iPad mini and mich prefer the Retina display. Sent from my iPad On 4 Apr 2014, at 3:10 am, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Rick, Go with the Retina Display WiFi + Celluar

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-04 Thread Rick Armstrong
Thanks Susan and Ronni, Retina display it is then. Rick. On 04/04/2014, at 2:11 PM, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: Hi Rick, what that means in real life is that what you are reading on the screen is clearer. I read books on the iPad mini and mich prefer the Retina display.

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-03 Thread Rick Armstrong
Thanks Ronni, We have decided on iPad Mini, just need some feedback on whether to get the Retina display version. Rick. On 28/03/2014, at 9:59 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Rick, https://www.apple.com/au/ipad/compare/ Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 27 Mar

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-03 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Rick, Go with the Retina Display WiFi + Celluar Retina display 7.9‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048-by-1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating – 7.9‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Bill Parker
Rick, If you live anywhere near Midland I'd recommend Macs4U on Great Eastaern Hwy going east just before Midland Gate. Always helpful. Bill On 27/03/2014, at 12:25 PM, Rick Armstrong wrote: Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, is it the Generation 3,

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Armstrong
Thanks, I am going to midland in the next couple of days. Rick On 28/03/2014, at 6:18 PM, Bill Parker ren...@westnet.com.au wrote: Rick, If you live anywhere near Midland I'd recommend Macs4U on Great Eastaern Hwy going east just before Midland Gate. Always helpful. Bill On

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Severin Crisp
Apart from what is the latest, I would advise an iPad mini. The convenience of size to slip into a handbag is a huge plus and it is fully functional compared with the full size iPad. I speak from experience having purchased our mini for strip to Tasmania last year. I have I microsim paid

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
We are going to the uk on Tuesday and I will purchase a prepaid Sim so I can use maps when we are out and about. There are lots of wireless hot spots and most accommodation options will have wireless internet, including family home type bed and breakfast places. But for navigating a SIM is

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
I second the Mac mini idea, great for travel, but also for using afterwards and very purse friendly. Sent from my iPad On 28 Mar 2014, at 8:28 pm, Severin Crisp sevcr...@westnet.com.au wrote: Apart from what is the latest, I would advise an iPad mini. The convenience of size to slip

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Rick, https://www.apple.com/au/ipad/compare/ Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 27 Mar 2014, at 12:25 pm, Rick Armstrong a...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, is it the Generation 3, or should I just walk in to an

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Peter Crisp
Hi Susan. I have bought the TomTom app for Australia ($75) and also USA/Canada ($75) for use on the iPhone (there is also the TomTom Western Europe app (covers UK) I can see for $60 today). While having a SIM provides additional location information for navigating, the iPhone GPS alone will

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi, yes, I have the tom tom app for australia, and bought other mapping apps when we were in the Uk and Europe a couple of years ago. Mostly my husband drives and I navigate. I wear glasses and really appreciate the larger screen. Using GPS apps rather than google or apple maps does mean not

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Peter Crisp
Ok, that's good Susan. Regards Pete On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: Hi, yes, I have the tom tom app for australia, and bought other mapping apps when we were in the Uk and Europe a couple of years ago. Mostly my husband drives and I navigate. I

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Michael Hawkins
Does any-one have any recommendations regarding the type of iPad or other device for use in Kenya where Internet connection costs are high? Need to be able to access emails by webmail from remote locations. Thanks, Michael Hawkins On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
With tablets of all varieties, the only internet access is via wireless. With a small laptop you would have the option of Ethernet. Sent from my iPad On 29 Mar 2014, at 10:30 am, Michael Hawkins michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au wrote: Does any-one have any recommendations regarding the

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
Or what they call cellular, such as GPRS when 3 or 4g is not available. Sent from my iPad On 29 Mar 2014, at 10:37 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: With tablets of all varieties, the only internet access is via wireless. With a small laptop you would have the option of

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Neil Houghton
Or, you can take an airport express and, if you have ethernet internet, create your own local wifi and connect phones ipad to it. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 29/3/14 10:37, Susan Hastings at

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Neil Houghton
There are also free GPS map apps eg: http://www.macworld.com.au/app-guide/navfree-for-ipad-and-iphone-65804/ I had not found these (or bought an iPad) when we last did an overseas trip - so I don't know how well the UK one works - but I have since downloaded the Oz UK ones onto the iPad and the

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Ronni Brown
On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: If you have a sim enabled ipad there is built in GPS I believe. Cheers, Susan. Yes Susan, Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad has a built-in GPS receiver. And the GPS is completely separate from the 3G/4G service, so you don’t even