IPad 3

Koffee_Kosmo

Regarding your password question do you want the ipad to ask you for a password when you turn it on? If so go to Settings, General, and you'll find auto-lock and under that password lock.

Thanks Lacehim I know about that -so far I have chosen to not have a pass word as there is nothing critical in it With passwords - For instance - I load Crema & I am not logged in I want to have the saved passwords to be auto loaded when I type in my name I am doing good so far & only proceed to another task when I understand the last one fully KK

Kelsey

The iWork suite of apps are pretty good - pages is an excellent word processor. You sync it with you iCloud account to download the docs through a web browser. There's no way (that I know of) for browser password auto fill, but you can get a program called 1Password from AgileBits. You have both a desktop and an iOS version. You get the desktop one to remember all your passwords. Keep the password database on dropbox and the desktop and iOS versions can sync. Then, if you need to, you can tell 1password to open the page & auto fill the login.

Brett_H

borat123 wrote:

After looking at those on your list I just bought an Asus Zenbook 13.3". I needed lightweight and a smallish footprint but still wanted a standard operating system, with USB's, HDMI etc. The trade-off I guess was no CD/DVD, and also with this one no 3G (I just use WIFI or the Iphone). Standby time is up to 10days! Fantastic resolution and the speed seems great. My only complaint is that some apps don't run / install on Win7 64bit, but copy the already installed files from another non 64bit computer seems to be a good work around.

Nice to read you again Borat! Hope all is well in the dessert sands! How is the portable usability (weight and heat on ya lap when using in a chair/bed) is that Asus? My wife's laptop is nearing 2 yo and I'd like to get her something more portable when hers passes to that great big promised land: eBay!

borat123

Hi, The weight is quite low; about the same as an IPad, and though sometimes warm, I don't find the heat a problem at all. The size, very thin profile and light weight was what sold me on the idea.... And whilst I'm not exactly a Microsoft supporter, going down the apple path was for me even less of an attractive option. Its been a couple of months now since the purchase, and so far I'd have to say that I'm very happy!

Brett_H

borat123 wrote:

Hi, The weight is quite low; about the same as an IPad, and though sometimes warm, I don't find the heat a problem at all. The size, very thin profile and light weight was what sold me on the idea.... And whilst I'm not exactly a Microsoft supporter, going down the apple path was for me even less of an attractive option. Its been a couple of months now since the purchase, and so far I'd have to say that I'm very happy!

Nice mate! Thanks for the reply. That's great to know for when it's time to change over.

Koffee_Kosmo

Update Having problems with Skype The App is the latest version for the new Ipad to support the new camera However the receiver gets multi coloured almost psychedelic video The little square section of the video I see of myself looks fine, just the receiver gets rubbish video My view on the Ipad is great - this may be due to the other person being on a win 7 computer with a Logitec webcam Not sure if its my Ipad or Skype software at fault KK

Brett_H

Koffee Kosmo wrote:

Update Having problems with Skype The App is the latest version for the new Ipad to support the new camera However the receiver gets multi coloured almost psychedelic video The little square section of the video I see of myself looks fine, just the receiver gets rubbish video My view on the Ipad is great - this may be due to the other person being on a win 7 computer with a Logitec webcam Not sure if its my Ipad or Skype software at fault KK

Have you tried turning it off and turning it on? Double click the home button and when the list of running apps comes up across the bottom scroll to find Skype the press and hold the icon. The icon will vibrate and a red circle will appear on the icon. Press the circle to shut down the app and then click your home key. Restart Skype the usual way. I've not had these issues with Skype but then again I choose the dark grey cover so it may be more comaptible... :stir

Koffee_Kosmo

Brett H wrote:

Have you tried turning it off and turning it on? Double click the home button and when the list of running apps comes up across the bottom scroll to find Skype the press and hold the icon. The icon will vibrate and a red circle will appear on the icon. Press the circle to shut down the app and then click your home key. Restart Skype the usual way. I've not had these issues with Skype but then again I choose the dark grey cover so it may be more comaptible... :stir

I did what you just suggested close and restart the Skype APP :thumb: and will find out if it works on our next conversation I did not realise that they (the Apps) run in the background so I switched off about 30 On a side note and picking up on the same theme I did some sample photos on the already installed photo booth App This app distorts images and also in psychedelic - so I am putting 2 + 2 = 5 here as it may have had an effect So along with all the other Apps this has been closed I will also power off & restart the Ipad for good measure 8) KK

Hatchy

I suggest doing a reset. Hold the home and 'power' button at the same time, the normal swipe to turn off will appear. Keep holding until it switches off and you will then get a apple logo - Keep Holding. The apple logo will then disappear and it will be off. Switch back on. Normal for it to take longer to power up. This doesn't reset settings, but makes it reboot the OS properly.

Koffee_Kosmo

Hatchy wrote:

I suggest doing a reset. Hold the home and 'power' button at the same time, the normal swipe to turn off will appear. Keep holding until it switches off and you will then get a apple logo - Keep Holding. The apple logo will then disappear and it will be off. Switch back on. Normal for it to take longer to power up. This doesn't reset settings, but makes it reboot the OS properly.

Yep that's what I did I powered off completely and rebooted The little white apple logo is cute - Perhaps they should have made it green

Hatchy

We're probably just crossing wires but powering off then reboot and doing a reset are actually a little different in the iOS devices.

Koffee_Kosmo

Hatchy wrote:

We're probably just crossing wires but powering off then reboot and doing a reset are actually a little different in the iOS devices.

Well just post the correct procedure and I will do it Having said that Skype video as described above is still not working for the receiver Its quite possible that its Skype software not yet compatible or perfected for the new Ipad camera KK

Lacehim

Sounds like a few are having issues KK. http://community.skype.com/t5/iPad/ipad-3-video-problem/td-p/573463 Does that sound like your issue? Also make sure you have updated the app to 3.8

Koffee_Kosmo

Lacehim wrote:

Sounds like a few are having issues KK. http://community.skype.com/t5/iPad/ipad-3-video-problem/td-p/573463 Does that sound like your issue? Also make sure you have updated the app to 3.8

Not the same problem Video works but the person in the US is getting poor video while I get very good video I have the latest Skype App / updated it when it was offered a few days ago KK

Lacehim

What are you using to connect to the internet? ADSL, Cable, 3G? Take a look at your upload speeds, they can be a factor. My RIM was congested for over a year, and pictures always froze and connections got dropped. Since Jan12 the backhaul got fixed and Skype has been flawless since. I can't wait to try it when I get ADSL2+ soon via a tophat because that will increase upload speed even more. 🙂

Koffee_Kosmo

Lacehim wrote:

What are you using to connect to the internet? ADSL, Cable, 3G? Take a look at your upload speeds, they can be a factor. My RIM was congested for over a year, and pictures always froze and connections got dropped. Since Jan12 the backhaul got fixed and Skype has been flawless since. I can't wait to try it when I get ADSL2+ soon via a tophat because that will increase upload speed even more. 🙂

Wi Fi (proudly invented in Australia by CSIRO) The wireless router is connected to Optus cable KK

DoubleRistretto

Hi guys sounds like the iPad 3 is great; from collective knowledge base, can you let me know if you would go for the iPad two which was also great, and is apparently still a current model, or pay the extra for a sharper screen and get the iPad 3? Haven't been able to see the two side-by-side, but would appreciate comments from anyone who has used both. Thanks dR

Koffee_Kosmo

Double Ristretto wrote:

Hi guys sounds like the iPad 3 is great; from collective knowledge base, can you let me know if you would go for the iPad two which was also great, and is apparently still a current model, or pay the extra for a sharper screen and get the iPad 3? Haven't been able to see the two side-by-side, but would appreciate comments from anyone who has used both. Thanks dR

This my first tablet PC purchase When placed side by side the differences are the Ipad 3 has - Extremely sharp pictures ect Very fast Load of Apps ( I would say instant) KK

Lacehim

Ipad3 personally, they aren't much more, the screen is better, and the camera. The iPad2 camera is average at best. Some apps/games are already using the extra processing power of the iPad3. As iOS gets updated you'll find the iPad2 will get left behind. Apple did the same with the 3GS where some features can't be installed on it. KK, do a speedtest at www.speedtest.net and post up the results. Any youngsters in your family download torrents???

Koffee_Kosmo

Lacehim wrote:

Ipad3 personally, they aren't much more, the screen is better, and the camera. The iPad2 camera is average at best. Some apps/games are already using the extra processing power of the iPad3. As iOS gets updated you'll find the iPad2 will get left behind. Apple did the same with the 3GS where some features can't be installed on it. KK, do a speedtest at www.speedtest.net and post up the results. Any youngsters in your family download torrents???

First test - while on Skype Followed a couple of minutes later with second test / after Skype session finished Update As we are talking now on Skype to Los Angeles USA This is after the restart performed last night (re Hatchys method) Video is working good now (touch wood) However in past occasions it would be good at the beginning and degrade with time

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