Re: Kindle
Hi, I use the Kindle app on my iPad, there are heaps of books available through Amazon for Australians. I did have that concern, but it has proved unfounded. On the iPad I also have a Borders app thar allows me to order books online and read them on the iPad. Having this flexibility means I can order books by current Australian authors as well. When the iBooks app finally has more than the free older books available it will give me three sources. With the kindle applications on my Mac, iPhone and iPad, I can have my current book synced on all three, and pick up reading with whichever device is available, but the iPad is the best of course in terms of size and portability. I have the apple case, and prop it in bed linen to read in bed, rather than holding it up - it would get a bit heavy I think. The iPad has a great screen for reading books, very clear and sharp, and the screen can be set to suit the lighting of the room you are in, so it's not glaring at night. So, I think either the kindle device or using the kindle app on an iPad is a great choice. Whilst we've been traveling, I've got books to read, tv shows to watch, a place to upload photos to the Internet, email, web surfing, and GPS, all on the one small device. We haven't missed having a laptop. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:51 AM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to play with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no games. Good luck Peta On 25/09/2010, at 11:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Peta. Yes, I also see a Kindle as a part solution to the house full of books problem. We have plenty computers so it is a seen as a book reader ONLY. I had not thought seriously of the larger one, simply on the grounds of cost. Is it worth it? Severin On 25/09/2010, at 5:10 PM, peta belczowski wrote: Yes Severin I can answer positively. I have had my Kindle since March of this year (I did buy the bigger one, not really heavier than the smaller one). I am very pleased with it as I am an avid reader. Eventually there came the time when I could not fit any more books into the house! So, even though my husband thought I would wait for the iPads to come out, if you are just in the main after a reading device, go for the Kindle. Peta On 25/09/2010, at 4:52 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I am looking to purchase a Kindle. I have already read a number of Kindle books on a MacBook which is more or less fine but my wife has a habit of wanting her MacBook and it i not the most convenient for presleep reading in bed at night. Anyone have comments, all would be welcomed. Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml
Problem with MacUpdate Bundle (includes Toast 10)
Hi All -- -- I bought the MacUpdate bundle, including Toast 10, and am wondering if this is a full, genuine version or a cut-down or pirated one, as I have had problems with it. -- In the first case, I set up Toast 10 for a normal burn (ample room on the DVD blank etc), and the burn was refused (early in the burn process) with an unhelpful message like 'Mac Error number -36' or similar. -- In the second case, I did a routine burn of a 3 MB, 1 hour 43 minute video clip (again with ample space) which appeared to run and complete without incident. However, when I checked the DVD, it had only 1 hour 26 minutes of the original. -- I will try the burn again with my previous version, Toast 8, which has never given me problems like this. Can anyone throw any light onto this? Cheers -- David Noel 2010 Sep 26 = On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Pedro pfow...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Daniel The MacUpdate Bundle offer expires very soon and I would be very interested to get this for Ali's iMac. Does using the link you have provided benefit you in anyway or not. Because if it does I am always keen to help our local business rather than some overseas website, not to mention all the help you have provided to me and the list cheers Pedro On 10/09/2010, at 4:07 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi All If anyone has been thinking of getting Toast 10 Titanium, have a look at the new MacUpdate Bundle. http://www.mupromo.com/ It has quite a few good Applications, including Toast 10 and all for only $49.99(USD). Considering Toast sells for about AUD$159 this makes it quite good value. Worth a look. Kind Regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Kindle
Even before you buy a Kindle (which you do online, and once you have ordered it, it will arrive within one week) - go to amazon.com and have a look at what is available. Huge, huge range of books available. Type in one or two of your favourite authors and you will see your choice. Make sure before you click to order a book that you do choose the Kindle version of any book of course. Way, way in front of the iTunes books and not so frustrating as the iPad to order and for choice. My husband is quite limited in what he can actually order for thisiPad; although I am sure this will improve. On 26/09/2010, at 9:51 AM, Alexander Hartner wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to play with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no games. Good luck Peta On 25/09/2010, at 11:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Peta. Yes, I also see a Kindle as a part solution to the house full of books problem. We have plenty computers so it is a seen as a book reader ONLY. I had not thought seriously of the larger one, simply on the grounds of cost. Is it worth it? Severin On 25/09/2010, at 5:10 PM, peta belczowski wrote: Yes Severin I can answer positively. I have had my Kindle since March of this year (I did buy the bigger one, not really heavier than the smaller one). I am very pleased with it as I am an avid reader. Eventually there came the time when I could not fit any more books into the house! So, even though my husband thought I would wait for the iPads to come out, if you are just in the main after a reading device, go for the Kindle. Peta On 25/09/2010, at 4:52 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I am looking to purchase a Kindle. I have already read a number of Kindle books on a MacBook which is more or less fine but my wife has a habit of wanting her MacBook and it i not the most convenient for presleep reading in bed at night. Anyone have comments, all would be welcomed. Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List
iPad decision time
Lyn My husband has just been reading some of the messages re the topic of iPad decision time. He strongly believes in going for the maximum memory with your iPad. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Kindle
I agree with Susan wholeheartedly ;-) I find since having a 64GB Wi-Fi +3G Model iPad, that I'm leaving my 17 MacBook Pro home more now ... With Kindle, Amazon App, Borders App on the iPad I have everything I need. Read a book, read my Tutorials, eBooks, listen to music, look at photos, check email, surf the web … do some work if I have to ;-) Reading in bed, on a train or aeroplane is great with the iPad. I find it easier to read a book on the iPad than holding and turning pages in a 'real book' especially hard cover books. Of course if you don't want, or need, the capabilities of an iPad, a Kindle is your better option I guess. Cheers, Ronni On 26/09/2010, at 2:56 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi, I use the Kindle app on my iPad, there are heaps of books available through Amazon for Australians. I did have that concern, but it has proved unfounded. On the iPad I also have a Borders app thar allows me to order books online and read them on the iPad. Having this flexibility means I can order books by current Australian authors as well. When the iBooks app finally has more than the free older books available it will give me three sources. With the kindle applications on my Mac, iPhone and iPad, I can have my current book synced on all three, and pick up reading with whichever device is available, but the iPad is the best of course in terms of size and portability. I have the apple case, and prop it in bed linen to read in bed, rather than holding it up - it would get a bit heavy I think. The iPad has a great screen for reading books, very clear and sharp, and the screen can be set to suit the lighting of the room you are in, so it's not glaring at night. So, I think either the kindle device or using the kindle app on an iPad is a great choice. Whilst we've been traveling, I've got books to read, tv shows to watch, a place to upload photos to the Internet, email, web surfing, and GPS, all on the one small device. We haven't missed having a laptop. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:51 AM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to play with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no games. Good luck Peta On 25/09/2010, at 11:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Peta. Yes, I also see a Kindle as a part solution to the house full of books problem. We have plenty computers so it is a seen as a book reader ONLY. I had not thought seriously of the larger one, simply on the grounds of cost. Is it worth it? Severin On 25/09/2010, at 5:10 PM, peta belczowski wrote: Yes Severin I can answer positively. I have had my Kindle since March of this year (I did buy the bigger one, not really heavier than the smaller one). I am very pleased with it as I am an avid reader. Eventually there came the time when I could not fit any more books into the house! So, even though my husband thought I would wait for the iPads to come out, if you are just in the main after a reading device, go for the Kindle. Peta On 25/09/2010, at 4:52 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I am looking to purchase a Kindle. I have already read a number of Kindle books on a MacBook which is more or less fine but my wife
Re: Movies Australia widget
Many thanks for that. It is downloaded, installed and gives the local movie programs nicely. A grateful donation has been sent! Severin On 26/09/2010, at 3:34 PM, Tamar Hamlyn wrote: Hi Severin, I'm the developer of the Movies Australia widget, and I recently saw your post on the WAMUG mail archive. The widget has since been replaced by Movie Times, available at http://tamham.com/movie- times/. Better late than never! Cheers, Tamar. Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Kindle
Hi Susan, Have you checked out Barnes Noble App 'Nook for iPad'? I downloaded it tonight and like it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/BN-eReader-for-iPad/379002216/?cds2Pid=28709 Hi Severin, Worth reading 'Kindle vs Nook vs iPad review. Kindle Vs Nook Vs iPad If you are looking for an ebook reader, then the Kindle vs Nook vs iPad comparison presented in this article will be a helpful read. Here I provide a head to head comparison of these three ebook readers, that will make your choice simpler. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad.html Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 26/09/2010, at 4:07 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: I agree with Susan wholeheartedly ;-) I find since having a 64GB Wi-Fi +3G Model iPad, that I'm leaving my 17 MacBook Pro home more now ... With Kindle, Amazon App, Borders App on the iPad I have everything I need. Read a book, read my Tutorials, eBooks, listen to music, look at photos, check email, surf the web … do some work if I have to ;-) Reading in bed, on a train or aeroplane is great with the iPad. I find it easier to read a book on the iPad than holding and turning pages in a 'real book' especially hard cover books. Of course if you don't want, or need, the capabilities of an iPad, a Kindle is your better option I guess. Cheers, Ronni On 26/09/2010, at 2:56 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi, I use the Kindle app on my iPad, there are heaps of books available through Amazon for Australians. I did have that concern, but it has proved unfounded. On the iPad I also have a Borders app thar allows me to order books online and read them on the iPad. Having this flexibility means I can order books by current Australian authors as well. When the iBooks app finally has more than the free older books available it will give me three sources. With the kindle applications on my Mac, iPhone and iPad, I can have my current book synced on all three, and pick up reading with whichever device is available, but the iPad is the best of course in terms of size and portability. I have the apple case, and prop it in bed linen to read in bed, rather than holding it up - it would get a bit heavy I think. The iPad has a great screen for reading books, very clear and sharp, and the screen can be set to suit the lighting of the room you are in, so it's not glaring at night. So, I think either the kindle device or using the kindle app on an iPad is a great choice. Whilst we've been traveling, I've got books to read, tv shows to watch, a place to upload photos to the Internet, email, web surfing, and GPS, all on the one small device. We haven't missed having a laptop. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:51 AM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to play with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no games. Good luck Peta On 25/09/2010, at 11:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Peta. Yes, I also see a Kindle as a part solution to the house full of books problem. We have plenty computers so it is a seen as a book reader ONLY. I had not thought seriously of the larger one, simply on the grounds of
For Sale - Macbook Pro 15
With great regret I post this for sale. It's my wife's and she wants an iPad and new iPhone. We can't afford both without selling something. It's the previous model, core 2 duo 2.66 Ghz, 4 Gig Ram, 320 Gig Hard Drive. Barely used and never outside the home so it's pretty much pristine. It was the mid-range then, it's roughly equivalent to the base model now in spec which goes for $2200. Sell for $1750. Rob -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Kindle
Hi Ronni, it won't let me download it at the moment. I can't complain, i expect it's because we are still in the Czech Republic on the last night but one of our overseas travels. I'll check it out when we get home. Regards, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:12 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Susan, Have you checked out Barnes Noble App 'Nook for iPad'? I downloaded it tonight and like it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/BN-eReader-for-iPad/379002216/?cds2Pid=28709 Hi Severin, Worth reading 'Kindle vs Nook vs iPad review. Kindle Vs Nook Vs iPad If you are looking for an ebook reader, then the Kindle vs Nook vs iPad comparison presented in this article will be a helpful read. Here I provide a head to head comparison of these three ebook readers, that will make your choice simpler. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad.html Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 26/09/2010, at 4:07 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: I agree with Susan wholeheartedly ;-) I find since having a 64GB Wi-Fi +3G Model iPad, that I'm leaving my 17 MacBook Pro home more now ... With Kindle, Amazon App, Borders App on the iPad I have everything I need. Read a book, read my Tutorials, eBooks, listen to music, look at photos, check email, surf the web … do some work if I have to ;-) Reading in bed, on a train or aeroplane is great with the iPad. I find it easier to read a book on the iPad than holding and turning pages in a 'real book' especially hard cover books. Of course if you don't want, or need, the capabilities of an iPad, a Kindle is your better option I guess. Cheers, Ronni On 26/09/2010, at 2:56 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi, I use the Kindle app on my iPad, there are heaps of books available through Amazon for Australians. I did have that concern, but it has proved unfounded. On the iPad I also have a Borders app thar allows me to order books online and read them on the iPad. Having this flexibility means I can order books by current Australian authors as well. When the iBooks app finally has more than the free older books available it will give me three sources. With the kindle applications on my Mac, iPhone and iPad, I can have my current book synced on all three, and pick up reading with whichever device is available, but the iPad is the best of course in terms of size and portability. I have the apple case, and prop it in bed linen to read in bed, rather than holding it up - it would get a bit heavy I think. The iPad has a great screen for reading books, very clear and sharp, and the screen can be set to suit the lighting of the room you are in, so it's not glaring at night. So, I think either the kindle device or using the kindle app on an iPad is a great choice. Whilst we've been traveling, I've got books to read, tv shows to watch, a place to upload photos to the Internet, email, web surfing, and GPS, all on the one small device. We haven't missed having a laptop. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:51 AM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to play with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no
Re: Kindle
Hi Susan Ronni For some time now I've been going to post the question if, when travelling, the iPad could take the place of my MacBook. You appear to have now answered that question. Whenever I am away from home my MacBook goes with me, but to have something smaller and lighter would be so much better. The book reading aspect is obviously a great asset. Thank you both for your comments. Best wishes Laura On 26/09/2010, at 2:56 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi, I use the Kindle app on my iPad, there are heaps of books available through Amazon for Australians. I did have that concern, but it has proved unfounded. On the iPad I also have a Borders app thar allows me to order books online and read them on the iPad. Having this flexibility means I can order books by current Australian authors as well. When the iBooks app finally has more than the free older books available it will give me three sources. With the kindle applications on my Mac, iPhone and iPad, I can have my current book synced on all three, and pick up reading with whichever device is available, but the iPad is the best of course in terms of size and portability. I have the apple case, and prop it in bed linen to read in bed, rather than holding it up - it would get a bit heavy I think. The iPad has a great screen for reading books, very clear and sharp, and the screen can be set to suit the lighting of the room you are in, so it's not glaring at night. So, I think either the kindle device or using the kindle app on an iPad is a great choice. Whilst we've been traveling, I've got books to read, tv shows to watch, a place to upload photos to the Internet, email, web surfing, and GPS, all on the one small device. We haven't missed having a laptop. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:51 AM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important. However none of the shops that did carry any e-readers actually had anything set up on them that I could read, nor to play with. Frustrating. Fortunately I did know someone who had ordered one when they first became available in Australia, and he kindly brought his (smaller) one up for me to experiment with. Once I had sat down with it for 5 minutes I was positive that I wanted one, and that it definitely would suit me. If you can, arrange to hold one of each and see what you think. I personally do not find the bigger one any problem to hold nor to turn the pages. At the same time I think the smaller one would probably have also been suitable. It was my husband who kindly thought that maybe it would be better to go for the bigger size. We recently went overseas for a holiday and I happily read on the plane and in our room, by the pool, and also on the beach - my Kindle suited these needs very well. The size would probably come back to personal preference. The chap who brought his up to show me is completely satisfied with the smaller size. Like you I just wanted an outright reader, no toys, no internet, no games. Good luck Peta On 25/09/2010, at 11:28 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Thanks for the feedback, Peta. Yes, I also see a Kindle as a part solution to the house full of books problem. We have plenty computers so it is a seen as a book reader ONLY. I had not thought seriously of the larger one, simply on the grounds of cost. Is it worth it? Severin On 25/09/2010, at 5:10 PM, peta belczowski wrote: Yes Severin I can answer positively. I have had my Kindle since March of this year (I did buy the bigger one, not really heavier than the smaller one). I am very pleased with it as I am an avid reader. Eventually there came the time when I could not fit any more books into the house! So, even though my husband thought I would wait for the iPads to come out, if you are just in the main after a reading device, go for the Kindle. Peta On 25/09/2010, at 4:52 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I am looking to purchase a Kindle. I have already read a number of Kindle books on a MacBook which is more or less fine but my wife has a habit of wanting her MacBook and it i not the most convenient for presleep reading in bed at night. Anyone have comments, all would be welcomed. Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin
Re: Kindle
Good morning Ronni We won't talk about the Football! It was an exciting game though - I hope the champagne was really excellent. Last night I had thought of a question about the iPad, which you have probably answered in your first email, below. My question is - when you take the iPad overseas, are there any unexpected horrible charges for using the iPad, such as with the iPhone? So if we were to download a book to read whilst we were overseas, would this be at a huge cost? Or if we send/receive emails? Or to look up something on the net? (Of course if someone was to use their iPhone overseas to play games, or if there are any automatic downloads or updates including the ones you have not requested, with the iPhone the cost would be huge). With the Kindle there is a button you can slide shut and remain off-line. Mainly this would preserve the battery life - with the way I use my Kindle there was nothing to automatically download, and I had ordered my books to read before leaving home. Also, I notice in your first email below, you mention that you look at your photos. Are you able to edit your photos direct from the iPad, and send/transfer that particular photo back to your Mac? I suppose if nothing else the photo/s could be emailed to your Mac. Later today I will go onto the sites you have recommended to Severin and Susan. Thanks again Ronni - one answer leads to many questions! Peta On 26/09/2010, at 9:12 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Susan, Have you checked out Barnes Noble App 'Nook for iPad'? I downloaded it tonight and like it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/BN-eReader-for-iPad/379002216/?cds2Pid=28709 Hi Severin, Worth reading 'Kindle vs Nook vs iPad review. Kindle Vs Nook Vs iPad If you are looking for an ebook reader, then the Kindle vs Nook vs iPad comparison presented in this article will be a helpful read. Here I provide a head to head comparison of these three ebook readers, that will make your choice simpler. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad.html Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 26/09/2010, at 4:07 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: I agree with Susan wholeheartedly ;-) I find since having a 64GB Wi-Fi +3G Model iPad, that I'm leaving my 17 MacBook Pro home more now ... With Kindle, Amazon App, Borders App on the iPad I have everything I need. Read a book, read my Tutorials, eBooks, listen to music, look at photos, check email, surf the web … do some work if I have to ;-) Reading in bed, on a train or aeroplane is great with the iPad. I find it easier to read a book on the iPad than holding and turning pages in a 'real book' especially hard cover books. Of course if you don't want, or need, the capabilities of an iPad, a Kindle is your better option I guess. Cheers, Ronni On 26/09/2010, at 2:56 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: Hi, I use the Kindle app on my iPad, there are heaps of books available through Amazon for Australians. I did have that concern, but it has proved unfounded. On the iPad I also have a Borders app thar allows me to order books online and read them on the iPad. Having this flexibility means I can order books by current Australian authors as well. When the iBooks app finally has more than the free older books available it will give me three sources. With the kindle applications on my Mac, iPhone and iPad, I can have my current book synced on all three, and pick up reading with whichever device is available, but the iPad is the best of course in terms of size and portability. I have the apple case, and prop it in bed linen to read in bed, rather than holding it up - it would get a bit heavy I think. The iPad has a great screen for reading books, very clear and sharp, and the screen can be set to suit the lighting of the room you are in, so it's not glaring at night. So, I think either the kindle device or using the kindle app on an iPad is a great choice. Whilst we've been traveling, I've got books to read, tv shows to watch, a place to upload photos to the Internet, email, web surfing, and GPS, all on the one small device. We haven't missed having a laptop. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 26/09/2010, at 3:51 AM, Alexander Hartner a...@j2anywhere.com wrote: I am also quite interested, but have been wondering where to get books from. Currently iTunes doesn't have any interesting ones. How does the kindle stack up against that here in oz? Alex On 26/09/2010, at 8:30, peta belczowski petabelczow...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin When I went looking for an e-reader, not many shops actually carried any. Of course I wanted to hold it in my hands to tell if it would suit me, one of the main reasons being of course to read in bed, on the bus, on my chair in the evenings - obviously the weight in my hand was going to be important.
Re: iPhone app - Game Center ???
On 24/09/2010, at 11:25 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: I have to say it's great fun, however, to date, I've made 1 phone call, sent one email (a test!), missed one phone call (the other half) received one real SMS (the other half saying You actually supposed to answer your phone when it rings. Where are you. plus a couple of Telsta SMSs... so, given all my data has been over the home wireless network, my $49 cap plan with Telstra is hardly being maxed out!!! It seems you're still missing the point - your mobile phone is not for YOU to use: it's for OTHERS to use!! :-) Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: iPhone apps
On 25/09/2010, at 9:47 AM, peta belczowski wrote: Good morning all (what a gorgeous day) I was doing my morning read of the WAMUG questions, when this series of emails on iPhone Apps caught my attention. Only a theoretical question at the moment - well now that I think about it, three questions. We have more than 2 AppleMacs in the home, one iPhone and one iPad ( plus several iPods). Two household members each have their own completely separate iTune account and buy their own music of choice for their own Macs. Question One: If there are two iPads in the house, is it possible to buy Apps for two iPads from one account? Obviously the original iTunes account (set up many moons ago) was not initially set up for two of anything). It's your computer account (and therefore the copy of iTunes on that computer) that's tied to the iTunes store, not the iPad. As long as your iPad is set to synchronise with your iTunes, that's all that is required. You only need to buy the app for one iPad, and you can then use it on both. Question Two: Was/is there a way to transfer the Apps from the iPhone to the iPad? (This may have happened automatically I can't follow through on that question within the household at the moment). Again, it's not about the iPhone, it's about iTunes. As long as the app lives in your iTunes account, you can transfer it to other devices such as another iPhone, an iPod Touch or an iPad Question Three: Is it possible that the Apps already purchased can be transferred from the existing iPad to a second iPad? See Question 2. I do of course know that iTunes music can be transferred from the AppleMacs onto the iPods and the iPhone, and that this also successfully transferred to the (one at the moment) iPad. Note that the apps in your iTunes account only become visible when an app-compatible device is connected (iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad). Many thanks for any cheerful assistance (must be cheerful), Peta Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: iPad decision time
On 26/09/2010, at 3:42 PM, peta belczowski wrote: Lyn My husband has just been reading some of the messages re the topic of iPad decision time. He strongly believes in going for the maximum memory with your iPad. Golden rule: always go with the most you can afford at the time. It will become obsolete soon enough. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Kindle
Good morning to you Peta, On 27/09/2010, at 7:53 AM, peta belczowski wrote: Good morning Ronni We won't talk about the Football! Thank you for not mentioning the Football ;-( It was an exciting game though - I hope the champagne was really excellent. Thank goodness the Champagne was really excellent Last night I had thought of a question about the iPad, which you have probably answered in your first email, below. My question is - when you take the iPad overseas, are there any unexpected horrible charges for using the iPad, such as with the iPhone? Susan and others who travel overseas regularly with their iPads will be able to assist you, as I have not been overseas since having an iPad. You would need a micro-SIM Card for the country you are travelling to, I would not suggest using roaming on your AU micro-SIM card especially if you are with Telstra. I have a Telstra Pre-Paid micro-SIM card installed and only use it when I can't connect to a Wi-Fi Network. I turn Cellular Data OFF on the iPad and only turn it on when needed. Settings Cellular Data - OFF I believe that if your iPad is asleep it will use cellular data to push emails and other notifications to you because Wi-Fi is not available while it is asleep. So if we were to download a book to read whilst we were overseas, would this be at a huge cost? Or if we send/receive emails? Or to look up something on the net? (Of course if someone was to use their iPhone overseas to play games, or if there are any automatic downloads or updates including the ones you have not requested, with the iPhone the cost would be huge). With the Kindle there is a button you can slide shut and remain off-line. Mainly this would preserve the battery life - with the way I use my Kindle there was nothing to automatically download, and I had ordered my books to read before leaving home. As I mentioned above … Turn OFF Cellular Data, and you can also turn off Wi-Fi if you don't want anything accessing the Internet. Settings click Wi-Fi Wi-Fi - OFF Also, I notice in your first email below, you mention that you look at your photos. Are you able to edit your photos direct from the iPad, and send/transfer that particular photo back to your Mac? I suppose if nothing else the photo/s could be emailed to your Mac. To Edit Photos on the iPad, I find Adobe Photoshop Express for iPad is fine for any editing I need to do. http://itunes.apple.com/app/adobe-photoshop-express/id331975235?mt=8 Edit Photos on the iPad with Photoshop Express: http://www.labnol.org/software/edit-photos-on-ipad/14299/ Worth a look here: 8 Must Have iPad Apps for Photographers: http://www.bestappsite.com/2010/09/22/8-must-have-ipad-apps-for-photographers/ If you wish to download photos from your digital camera to your iPad, you need Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit: http://store.apple.com/au/product/MC531ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjEmco=MTcyMTgxODc After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos app, which lets you choose which pictures to import, then organises the selected photos into albums. When you sync iPad to your PC or Mac, the photos on your iPad are added to your computer's photo library. iPad and the Camera Connection Kit support standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW. Later today I will go onto the sites you have recommended to Severin and Susan. Thanks again Ronni - one answer leads to many questions! Always seems to ;-) Cheers, Ronni On 26/09/2010, at 9:12 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Susan, Have you checked out Barnes Noble App 'Nook for iPad'? I downloaded it tonight and like it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/BN-eReader-for-iPad/379002216/?cds2Pid=28709 Hi Severin, Worth reading 'Kindle vs Nook vs iPad review. Kindle Vs Nook Vs iPad If you are looking for an ebook reader, then the Kindle vs Nook vs iPad comparison presented in this article will be a helpful read. Here I provide a head to head comparison of these three ebook readers, that will make your choice simpler. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad.html Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 26/09/2010, at 4:07 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: I agree with Susan wholeheartedly ;-) I find since having a 64GB Wi-Fi +3G Model iPad, that I'm leaving my 17 MacBook Pro home more now ... With Kindle, Amazon App, Borders App on the iPad I have everything I need. Read a book, read my Tutorials, eBooks, listen to music, look at photos, check email, surf the web … do some work if I have to ;-) Reading in bed, on a train or aeroplane is great with the iPad. I find it easier to read a book on the iPad than holding and turning pages in a 'real book' especially hard cover books. Of course if you don't want, or need, the capabilities of an iPad, a Kindle is your better option I guess. Cheers, Ronni
Re: Kindle
Once again - many thanks Ronni. I will pass this info on to the owner of the iPad in this household. (I am trying very hard to not be interested in an iPad). Another lovely day - enjoy. Peta On 27/09/2010, at 11:25 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Good morning to you Peta, On 27/09/2010, at 7:53 AM, peta belczowski wrote: Good morning Ronni We won't talk about the Football! Thank you for not mentioning the Football ;-( It was an exciting game though - I hope the champagne was really excellent. Thank goodness the Champagne was really excellent Last night I had thought of a question about the iPad, which you have probably answered in your first email, below. My question is - when you take the iPad overseas, are there any unexpected horrible charges for using the iPad, such as with the iPhone? Susan and others who travel overseas regularly with their iPads will be able to assist you, as I have not been overseas since having an iPad. You would need a micro-SIM Card for the country you are travelling to, I would not suggest using roaming on your AU micro-SIM card especially if you are with Telstra. I have a Telstra Pre-Paid micro-SIM card installed and only use it when I can't connect to a Wi-Fi Network. I turn Cellular Data OFF on the iPad and only turn it on when needed. Settings Cellular Data - OFF I believe that if your iPad is asleep it will use cellular data to push emails and other notifications to you because Wi-Fi is not available while it is asleep. So if we were to download a book to read whilst we were overseas, would this be at a huge cost? Or if we send/receive emails? Or to look up something on the net? (Of course if someone was to use their iPhone overseas to play games, or if there are any automatic downloads or updates including the ones you have not requested, with the iPhone the cost would be huge). With the Kindle there is a button you can slide shut and remain off-line. Mainly this would preserve the battery life - with the way I use my Kindle there was nothing to automatically download, and I had ordered my books to read before leaving home. As I mentioned above … Turn OFF Cellular Data, and you can also turn off Wi-Fi if you don't want anything accessing the Internet. Settings click Wi-Fi Wi-Fi - OFF Also, I notice in your first email below, you mention that you look at your photos. Are you able to edit your photos direct from the iPad, and send/transfer that particular photo back to your Mac? I suppose if nothing else the photo/s could be emailed to your Mac. To Edit Photos on the iPad, I find Adobe Photoshop Express for iPad is fine for any editing I need to do. http://itunes.apple.com/app/adobe-photoshop-express/id331975235?mt=8 Edit Photos on the iPad with Photoshop Express: http://www.labnol.org/software/edit-photos-on-ipad/14299/ Worth a look here: 8 Must Have iPad Apps for Photographers: http://www.bestappsite.com/2010/09/22/8-must-have-ipad-apps-for-photographers/ If you wish to download photos from your digital camera to your iPad, you need Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit: http://store.apple.com/au/product/MC531ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjEmco=MTcyMTgxODc After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos app, which lets you choose which pictures to import, then organises the selected photos into albums. When you sync iPad to your PC or Mac, the photos on your iPad are added to your computer's photo library. iPad and the Camera Connection Kit support standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW. Later today I will go onto the sites you have recommended to Severin and Susan. Thanks again Ronni - one answer leads to many questions! Always seems to ;-) Cheers, Ronni On 26/09/2010, at 9:12 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Susan, Have you checked out Barnes Noble App 'Nook for iPad'? I downloaded it tonight and like it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/BN-eReader-for-iPad/379002216/?cds2Pid=28709 Hi Severin, Worth reading 'Kindle vs Nook vs iPad review. Kindle Vs Nook Vs iPad If you are looking for an ebook reader, then the Kindle vs Nook vs iPad comparison presented in this article will be a helpful read. Here I provide a head to head comparison of these three ebook readers, that will make your choice simpler. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/kindle-vs-nook-vs-ipad.html Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 26/09/2010, at 4:07 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: I agree with Susan wholeheartedly ;-) I find since having a 64GB Wi-Fi +3G Model iPad, that I'm leaving my 17 MacBook Pro home more now ... With Kindle, Amazon App, Borders App on the iPad I have everything I need. Read a book, read my Tutorials, eBooks, listen to music, look at photos, check email, surf the web … do some work if I have to ;-) Reading in
