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Dak Dallocort
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#21 - 2012-03-29 00:51:22 UTC
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How is the iPad 2 anyway when it comes to gaming? or you don't game on it?

There's an excellent selection of arcade-style games out. Developers are good about upconverting existing games to the more powerful platforms as they're released (iPhone to iPad for instance). Racing titles in particular are fun because you use the pad like a racing wheel to control the car. From what I've seen in videos and whatnot, the graphics on the new pad are pretty good, so I wouldn't be surprised if it gets some exclusive titles.
Renturu
In Glorium et Decorum
#22 - 2012-03-29 06:12:15 UTC
I have Infinity Blade II on both my Phone and iPad. The graphics are intense. It does really well with the framerate (no stuttering).

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Diesel47
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#23 - 2012-03-29 06:43:43 UTC
meh
Jno Aubrey
Galactic Patrol
#24 - 2012-03-30 00:34:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Jno Aubrey
Every decade or so I buy an Apple product - last purchase was original iPod (still working, BTW, although I have to leave it on A/C since battery will not hold a charge), so I figured I was due and went ahead and bought the iPad 3 (64 GB, wifi-only model).

The screen is gorgeous - it's really amazing to have a computer screen where you literally cannot see the scan lines or pixels. Holding it next to one of my colleagues' iPad 2's the difference is striking.

Streaming video from Netflix or iTunes to an HD big screen TV works beautifully, and the result is stunning.

All of the apps I've purchased so far (not too many) have worked as advertised, unlike many of the apps I've downloaded for my Android phone. However, Apple doesn't seem to have the "try before you buy" mentality that the Android market has, which I find annoying.

None of the EVE-Online apps I've tried is as good as Aura for Android, although EVE Universe is pretty decent (and a whole lot easier to see!).

The Safari browser works very nicely, so I can now check on some of my browser games while at the office Oops.

Battery life is excellent - I can run it all day at work without having to recharge. Yes, it does get a bit warm when on the charger and using a lot of graphics.

Running the Kindle app, and reading on this tablet is just as fun as with my Kindle touch - no eyestrain issues at all.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed. Makes me want to develop some apps for it, but that means buying a mac mini or something for development work, and I'm not sure I want to buy yet another Apple product before another decade has passed.

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2bhammered
Cyberpunk 2077
#25 - 2012-03-30 06:01:30 UTC
Renturu wrote:
I have Infinity Blade II on both my Phone and iPad. The graphics are intense. It does really well with the framerate (no stuttering).



How is the game itself? Seems interesting to see developers like Epic getting into gaming on pads and stuff.
2bhammered
Cyberpunk 2077
#26 - 2012-03-30 06:02:32 UTC
Dak Dallocort wrote:
Quote:
How is the iPad 2 anyway when it comes to gaming? or you don't game on it?

There's an excellent selection of arcade-style games out. Developers are good about upconverting existing games to the more powerful platforms as they're released (iPhone to iPad for instance). Racing titles in particular are fun because you use the pad like a racing wheel to control the car. From what I've seen in videos and whatnot, the graphics on the new pad are pretty good, so I wouldn't be surprised if it gets some exclusive titles.



I've seen some people play it at work, reminded me a bit of Wii Mario kart, well the steering part anyway.
Renturu
In Glorium et Decorum
#27 - 2012-03-30 06:05:16 UTC
2bhammered wrote:
Renturu wrote:
I have Infinity Blade II on both my Phone and iPad. The graphics are intense. It does really well with the framerate (no stuttering).



How is the game itself? Seems interesting to see developers like Epic getting into gaming on pads and stuff.


Pretty good. You can get stuck in a "loop" of sorts, but it evolves and you get to gain some interesting new weapons throughout. The scenery is what is grabbing throughout the whole game. I do like that it teaches you how to utilize your weapons, block and peary (sp?) so that it becomes easier later on.

It also has a new "Dualing" Option so you can PvP with other players as well.

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2bhammered
Cyberpunk 2077
#28 - 2012-03-30 06:08:38 UTC  |  Edited by: 2bhammered
Jno Aubrey wrote:
Every decade or so I buy an Apple product - last purchase was original iPod (still working, BTW, although I have to leave it on A/C since battery will not hold a charge), so I figured I was due and went ahead and bought the iPad 3 (64 GB, wifi-only model).

The screen is gorgeous - it's really amazing to have a computer screen where you literally cannot see the scan lines or pixels. Holding it next to one of my colleagues' iPad 2's the difference is striking.

Streaming video from Netflix or iTunes to an HD big screen TV works beautifully, and the result is stunning.

All of the apps I've purchased so far (not too many) have worked as advertised, unlike many of the apps I've downloaded for my Android phone. However, Apple doesn't seem to have the "try before you buy" mentality that the Android market has, which I find annoying.

None of the EVE-Online apps I've tried is as good as Aura for Android, although EVE Universe is pretty decent (and a whole lot easier to see!).

The Safari browser works very nicely, so I can now check on some of my browser games while at the office Oops.

Battery life is excellent - I can run it all day at work without having to recharge. Yes, it does get a bit warm when on the charger and using a lot of graphics.

Running the Kindle app, and reading on this tablet is just as fun as with my Kindle touch - no eyestrain issues at all.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed. Makes me want to develop some apps for it, but that means buying a mac mini or something for development work, and I'm not sure I want to buy yet another Apple product before another decade has passed.


Speaking about developing I am pretty sure a friend of mine uses a PC for developing apps for the iPhone, he also have a normal macbook. I got a macbook pro, a few years old and still runs great, I could be wrong but buying one used could be worth it, not too expensive either.

I was looking forward to doing a lot of reading on the new iPad so nice to hear your positive experiences with.

May I ask, have you tested the voice dictating software, I would like to know how useful it is.

As for heating issues, I have been reading some people having that and tinted yellow screen and some don't have the issue at all. A few people on forums said they took it back and got new ones and have no heating issues anymore so perhaps it is just a bad batch and you can have it exchanged, warranty does cover that I mean. SO could be worth checking, doesn't hurt anyway.


As far as eve online apps, I don't care for them, but I am not playing eve as much as I use to anymore. Might get back into the game again later, in the meantime, skills, skills and that's almost it.
Renturu
In Glorium et Decorum
#29 - 2012-03-30 06:11:11 UTC
2bhammered wrote:
Jno Aubrey wrote:
Every decade or so I buy an Apple product - last purchase was original iPod (still working, BTW, although I have to leave it on A/C since battery will not hold a charge), so I figured I was due and went ahead and bought the iPad 3 (64 GB, wifi-only model).

The screen is gorgeous - it's really amazing to have a computer screen where you literally cannot see the scan lines or pixels. Holding it next to one of my colleagues' iPad 2's the difference is striking.

Streaming video from Netflix or iTunes to an HD big screen TV works beautifully, and the result is stunning.

All of the apps I've purchased so far (not too many) have worked as advertised, unlike many of the apps I've downloaded for my Android phone. However, Apple doesn't seem to have the "try before you buy" mentality that the Android market has, which I find annoying.

None of the EVE-Online apps I've tried is as good as Aura for Android, although EVE Universe is pretty decent (and a whole lot easier to see!).

The Safari browser works very nicely, so I can now check on some of my browser games while at the office Oops.

Battery life is excellent - I can run it all day at work without having to recharge. Yes, it does get a bit warm when on the charger and using a lot of graphics.

Running the Kindle app, and reading on this tablet is just as fun as with my Kindle touch - no eyestrain issues at all.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed. Makes me want to develop some apps for it, but that means buying a mac mini or something for development work, and I'm not sure I want to buy yet another Apple product before another decade has passed.


Speaking about developing I am pretty sure a friend of mine uses a PC for developing apps for the iPhone, he also have a normal macbook. I got a macbook pro, a few years old and still runs great, I could be wrong but buying one used could be worth it, not too expensive either.

I was looking forward to doing a lot of reading on the new iPad so nice to hear your positive experiences with.

May I ask, have you tested the voice dictating software, I would like to know how useful it is.

As for heating issues, I have been reading some people having that and tinted yellow screen and some don't have the issue at all. A few people on forums said they took it back and got new ones and have no heating issues anymore so perhaps it is just a bad batch and you can have it exchanged, warranty does cover that I mean. SO could be worth checking, doesn't hurt anyway.


As far as eve online apps, I don't care for them, but I am not playing eve as much as I use to anymore. Might get back into the game again later, in the meantime, skills, skills and that's almost it.


As far as voice dictation, I have had pretty good luck with Dragon Dictation (free) but haven't used it in a while. There are many out there that are probably better.

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2bhammered
Cyberpunk 2077
#30 - 2012-03-30 08:01:01 UTC
Renturu wrote:
2bhammered wrote:
Jno Aubrey wrote:
Every decade or so I buy an Apple product - last purchase was original iPod (still working, BTW, although I have to leave it on A/C since battery will not hold a charge), so I figured I was due and went ahead and bought the iPad 3 (64 GB, wifi-only model).

The screen is gorgeous - it's really amazing to have a computer screen where you literally cannot see the scan lines or pixels. Holding it next to one of my colleagues' iPad 2's the difference is striking.

Streaming video from Netflix or iTunes to an HD big screen TV works beautifully, and the result is stunning.

All of the apps I've purchased so far (not too many) have worked as advertised, unlike many of the apps I've downloaded for my Android phone. However, Apple doesn't seem to have the "try before you buy" mentality that the Android market has, which I find annoying.

None of the EVE-Online apps I've tried is as good as Aura for Android, although EVE Universe is pretty decent (and a whole lot easier to see!).

The Safari browser works very nicely, so I can now check on some of my browser games while at the office Oops.

Battery life is excellent - I can run it all day at work without having to recharge. Yes, it does get a bit warm when on the charger and using a lot of graphics.

Running the Kindle app, and reading on this tablet is just as fun as with my Kindle touch - no eyestrain issues at all.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed. Makes me want to develop some apps for it, but that means buying a mac mini or something for development work, and I'm not sure I want to buy yet another Apple product before another decade has passed.


Speaking about developing I am pretty sure a friend of mine uses a PC for developing apps for the iPhone, he also have a normal macbook. I got a macbook pro, a few years old and still runs great, I could be wrong but buying one used could be worth it, not too expensive either.

I was looking forward to doing a lot of reading on the new iPad so nice to hear your positive experiences with.

May I ask, have you tested the voice dictating software, I would like to know how useful it is.

As for heating issues, I have been reading some people having that and tinted yellow screen and some don't have the issue at all. A few people on forums said they took it back and got new ones and have no heating issues anymore so perhaps it is just a bad batch and you can have it exchanged, warranty does cover that I mean. SO could be worth checking, doesn't hurt anyway.


As far as eve online apps, I don't care for them, but I am not playing eve as much as I use to anymore. Might get back into the game again later, in the meantime, skills, skills and that's almost it.


As far as voice dictation, I have had pretty good luck with Dragon Dictation (free) but haven't used it in a while. There are many out there that are probably better.


Yeah but I meant the one that is part of siri, the apple made one. I thought it was part of iOS with the new iPad.
Renturu
In Glorium et Decorum
#31 - 2012-03-30 08:08:28 UTC
No, apparently, Siri is NOT on the iPad3. IDK why Apple chose not to include it. It utilizes the internet connection (Wifi or Cellular) to get data, So, maybe that has something to do with it.

Siri, is, in fact, in Beta testing still; may have to be until its server data is robust enough... IDK.

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Sidus Isaacs
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#32 - 2012-03-30 08:45:14 UTC
2bhammered wrote:
Dray wrote:
My wife bought me a iPad 2 for my birthday, the best smoke and mirrors device ever once you get over the initial wow factor there's not much going on.

I could've been honest and told her to take it back but I did what most men would do, smile and say it was just what I wanted.

Bottom line, I use it to play Ascendency at work and f**k all else.

Still think tablets are a solution looking for a problem.



Solution looking for a problem? heh, don't know if I agree with you but take the asus transformer for example, that can be pretty much everything in one piece of equipment. Wish it came with 3g/4g though.


But can it make toast?
Riedle
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#33 - 2012-03-30 13:24:27 UTC
I got the blackberry playbook and am loving that. honestly, for the price and capability I have no idea why people buy the kindle fire which has a similar price point. I have always been hesitant about jumping into the IOS ecosystem and would rather stay PC so am hoping that android/blackberry can keep coming up with a popular alternative to keep a competing ecosystem alive for the rest of us.
2bhammered
Cyberpunk 2077
#34 - 2012-03-30 14:50:20 UTC
Renturu wrote:
No, apparently, Siri is NOT on the iPad3. IDK why Apple chose not to include it. It utilizes the internet connection (Wifi or Cellular) to get data, So, maybe that has something to do with it.

Siri, is, in fact, in Beta testing still; may have to be until its server data is robust enough... IDK.



Yeah, part of it voice dictating I was told had been included. But you got a new iOS coming out and it may be then. Some people said it has to do with the fact that SIRI was never that great to begin with and often you need your face at the mic? And with a pad it becomes difficult, also would you ask SIRI on your pad where nearest pizza place is with a pad? Would have to google it but read an article about why it was not needed and another saying it will come when ready.

Go figure and who knows?
W1rlW1nd
WirlWind
#35 - 2012-03-31 10:26:42 UTC
NightmareX wrote:
. . .There is no way for you to use an iPad or iPhone or any other iOS devices without using the crappy program just called iTunes. . . ..


This is not correct.

You no longer need to use iTunes for anything on iPad or iPhone, it's all on the cloud now, updates, backups, everything. Much more convenient, and all your devices are properly synced with each other with no effort now.

I am a PC die hard, but. . .
I love my iPad and couldn't think about living without it now.

I mainly use it for writing, primarily screenplays and novels. Out of all my laptops of all sizes and shapes and multiple netbooks, none of them compare to the immediacy of typing out important ideas at the spur of the moment, instant on-- no waiting for boot up or wake up, no balancing the device on my knee or something to type and find a good screen angle-- I just hold it in one hand or place it down anywhere.

I got the bluetooth keyboard , but after a while just left it behind, i prefer the simplicity of typing on the on screen keyboard. . . and btw for comparison, the android tablets are terrible for writing esp with onscreen keyboards. The screens are too damn small in one dimension, the 16/9 displays meant for movie watching are terrible for writing.
IMO, the iPad is still better than the Samsung galaxy options out there, and ya I tried them.

Thankfully you don't need to use iTunes anymore, but still I don't particularly love being corralled inside iOS. But that's what win8 tablets will be for once they come out:)
2bhammered
Cyberpunk 2077
#36 - 2012-03-31 20:55:54 UTC
so the new iPad confirmed to not support 4g where I live, my infrastructure is too advance and Apple don't care, America is always primary market. So... taking that into consideration, is the iPad 3 worth it knowing I wont be benefiting from a net? I will probably still pick it up but I admit to be a bit disappointed.
Riedle
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#37 - 2012-04-01 16:31:54 UTC
2bhammered wrote:
so the new iPad confirmed to not support 4g where I live, my infrastructure is too advance and Apple don't care, America is always primary market. So... taking that into consideration, is the iPad 3 worth it knowing I wont be benefiting from a net? I will probably still pick it up but I admit to be a bit disappointed.


4G LTE is the most advanced is it not?
Matthew Toomb
FundaMetal Productions
#38 - 2012-04-30 17:49:45 UTC
The new iPad rocks. I've only got the original to compare it to, but I LOVE it.

Haters gon hate... That's their problem.

Just wish I could play REAL games on it. EVE would be awesome, X3, SOMETHING!
Alrione
Black Lagoon Inc.
#39 - 2012-04-30 22:24:45 UTC
Got Asus Transformer Prime, I liked that it comes with keyboard and got nvidia chipset. Had no problems with it I use it whole lot on holidays for internet/browsing etc Personally I prefer android system to ios, plus I dont like apple so meh. Workmate has ipad3 and I seen a whooping 0 reasons on how its better then what I have.
Karma
Vortex Incorporated
#40 - 2012-04-30 22:32:02 UTC
I bought an iPad 2 a week or two before the 3rd gen one was released... hadn't heard anything about the 3rd one at all, so didn't even know it was coming.
but not to despair, once my mom heard about that, she suggested she buy my iPad2 and I get the new version, which is very okay with me.

Only problem is... it's completely sold out in all of Stockholm (I'm aiming for the 32gb Wifi only version).

as for why iPad rather than any of the android (or other) tablets?
beacuse if I get an ipad, I know that all apps that are sold for it will work on it.
I can't count the number of times my little brother has suggested I get an app for my android phone, only to find that it wont work, or is nigh unplayable because my HTC Hero isn't strong enough.
besides, my needs aren't exactly advanced anymore.

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