IPad

Chris P. · March 24, 2011, 08:26:43 AM

My brother gave me an iPad:) Trying it out now:)

Pilgrim · March 24, 2011, 09:21:06 PM

We should be getting a half dozen at work to test with our distance courses. Hopefully they won't reinforce my Mac ignorance. I habla PC but not so much Mac.

Nocturnal · March 24, 2011, 10:46:11 PM

Nice brother!

Pilgrim · March 25, 2011, 10:14:37 PM

I mentioned that if we're getting iPads we should also pick up a Xoom or two for testing on the Droid platform. There are a number of interesting tablets coming out this spring, and some of us feel that they're the future delivery tool for distance ed.

I especially want to see how many sites have problems on the iPad because of Apple's stubborn refusal to run Flash. I know the promo videos on our university website are all Flash, although the format we use to deliver class recordings is generally WMV, but that's playable on Macs with a free plug-in.

http://www.tabletpcreview.com/ has a lot of info and lists numerous tablets spanning at least 7 operating systems.

Hey, Chris P....NICE gift! Enjoy! You're riding the next wave, friend.

chromium · March 25, 2011, 11:00:51 PM

Congrats- nice gift! One of my teammates at work has one that I've tried- its slick.

I just got my first Mac ever from work last week (laptop), and I'm digging it! Of course, if I ever run screaming from my place of employment then I'll presumably have to give it back... but it'll be fun while it lasts

Rhythm N. Bliss · March 29, 2011, 12:56:54 AM

I want one! Saw an iPad today for just $329 in a pawn shop.

Keep us posted about how ya like yours, willya?

Chris P. · March 29, 2011, 02:05:21 AM

I wil. I love it. Very handy. I'm installing all kind of virtual drum computers and Moogs now:)

Pilgrim · March 29, 2011, 08:53:59 AM

As soon as I get my hands on one, I want to see how I can use it in classrooms as a tool for profs to present info while drawing freehand over the image. That would be a real plus. I assume I'll have to hunt up some drawing software. We're currently using an HP 2740p touch-screen tablet with a swivel/fold screen to demo to faculty.

I just need to get these stone-age faculty off the white board and get them started drawing on a touch-sensitive computer screen. Talk about resistance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!