[ Updated: Read our full iPad Review ] I am writing this blog entry with the iPad as a testament that this device can also be a content-creation device.
I un-boxed the iPad last night and downloaded some free iPad apps as well as the paid apps I bought for my iPhone.
Here’s the short clip I uploaded on YouTube.
So I’m doing this entry purely with the iPad. So far it’s pretty doable and comfortable for short entries like this. I had a bit of a hard time switching between tabs and copying the YouTube codes. I also used Safari instead of the WordPress app and the iFrames aren’t working.
So far, I think it’s very doable for light blogging.
[ Updated: Read our full iPad Review ]
I got an iPad last week. Supposed to be a Christmas gift for myself but I sneak it out at times to play with it ;-)
Must say, it’s been great so far! I spent a lot of time arguing with myself earlier, whether to buy it or not, then finally decided to get one para matahimik lang ang kaluluwa ko. Now I don’t regret that decision at all.
The ipad’s no replacement for a netbook, but it provides a different experience. It’s like a toy :-) Works excellently for browsing the Net. I downloaded a lot of free apps; they’re all working smoothly. Just had some trouble with very slow syncing one time with iTunes, but found a way around that from a forum.
If anyone’s still undecided about getting an iPad, just go, get one na. Life is short, hehe :-D
There are a lot of ipad being sold at greenhills , and you can have it jailbreak too. I bought my 16 gb wifi at 30k.
hey i’m also selling ipad for 33thou only! 16GB wifi model.
contact: Alain
092239*****
I never thought I will agree with this opinion, but you know… I agree partially now…
How much do you think will the ipad cost here in the
phil? For the 16 32 64 gb?
I just want to share an experience & a discovery. After my failed attempts to connect to the web by trying to tether thru Bluetooth my iPhone 3G with the iPad, I think I was able to find a way to connect to the web.
I was tinkering with my Nokia E71 phone, and I noticed an application I once downloaded – Joikuspot. Well, I tried the application and, voilà , I was able to use the iPad to surf the web. No need for me to pay wifi access when I go out.
I hope the OS 4 would resolve the tethering issue also.
Hi sir abe,
thanks for the info. i’ve always wanted to have iPad. did you buy that here in the phil?
thanks,
Louie Sison
@louie – check out www.us2ph.com
I tried blogging with the iPad yesterday and all I can say is that using the virtual keyboard needs getting used to. Holding the unit with one hand and typing with the other was a struggle, for someone with sweaty hands like me.
For those who have problems downloading some iPad applications, because of some account/ country restrictions, there are some iPhone applications compatible with the iPad, just search the iTunes apps store for them. Or you can check the philmug forum site on iPad apps, they posted a link there for available iPad apps in the Philippines. The link will open your iTunes and proceed with the apps store. I was able to download some fantastic apps, but I wasn’t able to find the iBook and other goodies for the iPad.
Be happy!
Hi guys,
Did you buy your iPad here in the Philippines? Where did you buy your iPads and How much does it cost?
Thanks~
Dealextreme has accessories already for iPad
http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.iPad
and I think the best way to blog quickly is with a mobile [qwerty] phone :)
iPad is still great though.. I hope price drops at 15k in December :D
@Chris – I only used the YouTube audio swap feature to add the song.
@calvin – there’s no available screen protector yet
@Marvin – you need to have a US iTunes account to download iPad apps.
@ernie – still need the netbook since I do some photoediting sometimes.