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Don Landis said:
Mike- How do you rest your hand when writing? Seems that could be a problem. Do you have to write like waving a magic wand or conducting an orchestra?
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I rarely have a problem when using the stylus. Plus the app I use the most Upad has a cool entry area for writing.

I write normally. Just hold it like a pen.

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One more thing on the stylus. The app I am using with it most of the time, UPad -- has a pen rest area. I took notes at a Academic Senate meeting last night for an hour and it worked like a charm.

Speaking of which, I was able to then take my hand-written notes and export them to a PDF to my Dropbox. Perfectly readable, and easy to document.

I have developed a workflow where I keep all of my materials for different projects in separate databases in a mac program called DevonThink Pro Office. Its an information manager plus much much more. Anyways, I have an Academic Senate database, with folders for Minutes, Agenda, Documents, Notes. (Last night's iPad notes from UPad got put in). I dump the relevant word and PDF files into the database and they are instantly available on my computer. THEN I tell it to sync with the iPad, and I have the entire database available for me to use on the iPad, and don't need the laptop for actual meetings.
 
Don Landis said:
Very interesting, Mike. Does your app have a built in OCR?
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This one doesn't, but I can OCR when I get it to the mac if I need to. But since these are just notes, the hand-written stuff is still fine.

It helps that I have DevonThink to tie it all together in a meaningful package. As a PC user I always looked for a program that does what DT does, and the closest I ever found was askSam, a free text database that I have used on and off since 1994 (and which has not been updated in THREE years, and by all measures appears dead), but DT runs circles around it. I have a class database with all of my lectures notes (both word/rtf files and powerpoints) and even class spreadsheets, all in DT, and I can choose which stuff I want to sync to the iPad.
 
You know what- I just had this idea. You are so full of knowledge on different ways to streamline your life using these different tools, you really need to write a book on it. Yeah, I know books on stuff like this are quickly outdated. But, maybe you can invent a new technology way to get digital updates to the book as a subscription service. Use the book to hook your following and the subscription to generate continued income. ( The Gillette razor blade business model )
 
Don Landis said:
You know what- I just had this idea. You are so full of knowledge on different ways to streamline your life using these different tools, you really need to write a book on it. Yeah, I know books on stuff like this are quickly outdated. But, maybe you can invent a new technology way to get digital updates to the book as a subscription service. Use the book to hook your following and the subscription to generate continued income. ( The Gillette razor blade business model )
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:) I have thought about it. Not sure I have enough content for a book though. I do intend to write a series of blogs on these tools, and how they work for me. I wish for the broader readership that Devonthink was cross-platform though, as it really is one of those gems that you have to invest in the Apple ecosystem to be able to use -- but it is so worth it. And for me, it is turning into the killer app.

Definitely stuff to think about. :D
 
As an aside, Midnightbox.com has logitech keyboard with case for the ipad 2 on sale today for $50. That's about 50% off the regular price, and it seems to have got a bunch of good reviews.

Http://www.midnightbox.com

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Another testament to the power and utility of the iPad. Used it to take 12 pages of notes (hand-written and typed using UPad) in a 7 hour board meeting today. Started the meeting at 94% battery, ended at 55%. And UPad stayed on most of the time. Serious battery power, and total ease of note-taking. My macbook pro could have only gone for about 4 hours. While I had my New Trent External battery in my bag for the iPad (I truly was not sure how much juice I would use in such a long meeting), I never had to take it out.
 
Well, we are now officially a 2 iPad-household. I bought my wife a 16GB Wifi (Black) iPad 2 for her birthday. SHe won't get it until Tuesday, and I THINK she will be surprised. She sort of hinted, but refused to spend the money herself, but if I spend it, she'll be ok with it. I know she is going to really love it. She has been using the Galaxy Tab, and has been increasingly frustrated with it.

And indeed, I am too, in that $600 was spent on a device that barely lasted eight months in the house. One of the problems of being an early Adopter, I guess. I'll probably just sell the darn thing.
 
meStevo said:
Is there a way to disable the autoscroll to the top when you tap the top of the screen? I have never done it on purpose.
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Hmmm. I have had an iPad for six months and did not even know that did that. Learn something new every day. No idea if you can disable it.

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Well, my wife is VERY happy with her new iPad. We need to go buy her a leather case for it (she wants to have a portfolio for it, rather than a plastic shield for the back and smart cover), but I have it all setup. Was able to selectively install all the apps I thought she'd use, and setup all of her credentials.

And to make the day better, I've got a buyer for the Galaxy Tab. :)
 
We need to go buy her a leather case for it (she wants to have a portfolio for it,
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Last time I went shopping with my wife for another new purse, she got so frustrated with my suggestions for practical this and that that I went off to another part of the store. We were in Steinmart which is mostly women's clothes. Surprise for me! I found a gadget I've been casually looking for for a long time-- a digital luggage scales on sale for $10 that I can keep in my suitcase. When I met up with her she was pleased I found something too, so much so, that she then felt justified to buy two new purses.
 
I will be selling my 32GB WIFI iPad 1 shortly as I now only use the iPad2 and the iPad 1 is just sitting here unused. :) Will be looking for $325 for it which includes the leather case. (Just got to find the AC Charger and another charger cable then wipe it and load it up for its new owner. :))
 
rockymtnhigh said:
Well, my wife is VERY happy with her new iPad. We need to go buy her a leather case for it (she wants to have a portfolio for it, rather than a plastic shield for the back and smart cover), but I have it all setup. Was able to selectively install all the apps I thought she'd use, and setup all of her credentials.

And to make the day better, I've got a buyer for the Galaxy Tab. :)
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I recommend a Speck FitFolio. Great case.

http://www.speckproducts.com/tablet-ipad-cases/ipad-2-cases/fitfolio-cover-for-ipad-2.html

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Scott Greczkowski said:
I will be selling my 32GB WIFI iPad 1 shortly as I now only use the iPad2 and the iPad 1 is just sitting here unused. :) Will be looking for $325 for it which includes the leather case. (Just got to find the AC Charger and another charger cable then wipe it and load it up for its new owner. :))
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Have you looked into Gazelle?

You may have trouble with asking $325, though, as Apple is selling refurbished 32GB iPads for $399 which includes a one year warranty.

What would be cool would be a Home Theater app that would take your iPad and let you turn it into a controller.
 

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