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=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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:[email protected] >>>>>>>>>> ________________________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>> > > > > > -- 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:[email protected]> -- 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:[email protected]>
