Got Ipad (3rd gen) as graduation present! What to do with it??

hpark · hpark #1 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 11:26 AM

Hello everyone, I am graduating with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and my family got Ipad3 as surprise present! I was very happy but not sure what to do with it. I already have MBP (early 2011) and awesome desktop (Windows I built).

I was wondering where Ipad is usually used? Also what are some great App to get? I was thinking of Dropbox and Netflix. Also saw Air Display which I thought it was cool to use for MBP as well. Finally, I know there are some app for remote connection to MBP. What are your opinions on which app to use??

Thank you guys in advance!

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 11:36 AM

I usually think of and heard other iPad users using an iPad when:

- relaxing on the couch
- as a passenger in a car, bus, airplane, or in a airport terminal
- in bed
- on the toilet

Basically you use it in places where carrying or "whipping-out" a laptop computer is a hassle. Im sure you'll find numerous ways to "fit" an iPad into your life!

The hard part is done (getting one)

...now it's time to have fun!

- Nick

chas_m · chas_m #3 (**permalink**)

04-18-2012, 06:19 AM

Here's what I use mine for:

*Replying to emails by voice. I love this feature.
*Reading books and magazines.
*Watching podcasts, movies, TV shows
*Playing games
*Enjoying photography (mine and other people's)
*FaceTime conferencing with friends around the world
*Editing photos (more and more these days)
*Taking courses with iTunes U
*Large maps for travel
*Assisting in my stargazing
*Online shopping, travel booking and of course general web surfing

That covers most of the major activities I do with it.

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Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,285 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	04-17-2012, 11:36 AM I usually think of and heard other iPad users using an iPad when: - relaxing on the couch - as a passenger in a car, bus, airplane, or in a airport terminal - in bed - on the toilet Basically you use it in places where carrying or "whipping-out" a laptop computer is a hassle. Im sure you'll find numerous ways to "fit" an iPad into your life! The hard part is done (getting one)...now it's time to have fun! - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Member Since: Mar 16, 2011 Posts: 57	04-17-2012, 11:26 AM Hello everyone, I am graduating with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and my family got Ipad3 as surprise present! I was very happy but not sure what to do with it. I already have MBP (early 2011) and awesome desktop (Windows I built). I was wondering where Ipad is usually used? Also what are some great App to get? I was thinking of Dropbox and Netflix. Also saw Air Display which I thought it was cool to use for MBP as well. Finally, I know there are some app for remote connection to MBP. What are your opinions on which app to use?? Thank you guys in advance!
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