iPad Just got my iPad2 - Page 2

kjk · 03-11-2011, 11:32 PM

iBooks loads a LOT faster in Bookshelf view mode.
Definitely switching back to that as default view now.

bZkindle · 03-11-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kjk

Yes, it lies flat now

And with the Smart Cover, it can also lie tilted up.

Well thank God (read:Steve) for that!
That cover looks pretty drool worthy.

So I'm curious: what are you guys going to do with all those old ipads you own?

kjk · 03-12-2011, 12:00 AM

bZkindle, my wife will use it for now, while deciding if she will use an iPad enough to buy the new one as well. We tend to recycle/exchange old tech throughout an extended family/friend network-works pretty well, plus you get to try lots of products out.

kjk · 03-12-2011, 12:09 AM

The back is so curved and thin, the 30pin connector actually doesn't look like it inserts completely-you can see a thin strip of the metal part of the connector from the rear as it curves away....rather odd and un-Applelike. It is very snug-fit though.

Doesn't come close to fitting in the iPad 1 dock, although I've read conflicting reports on Twitter about people getting it to work in the keyboard dock thing (which I don't have). Find it difficult to believe it would based on the different edge.

Did I say earlier that Safari on the iPad 1 with 4.3 felt quicker than with 4.21? Safari on the iPad 2 with 4.3 is really, really, really quick. Definitely a noticeable change.

Edit: to be clear, the iPad 2 "fits" into the dock with some angling, but getting it to reliably sync is an issue.

Donnageddon · 03-12-2011, 01:17 AM

Kjk, would the new smart cover work on an iPad 1?

Edit: I am sure the "on-off" functionality would not work, but I mean would it fit the iPad 1?

bZkindle · 03-12-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Kjk, would the new smart cover work on an iPad 1?

Edit: I am sure the "on-off" functionality would not work, but I mean would it fit the iPad 1?

no it wouldn't. the ipad 2 has magnets in it that allows the smart cover to work.
it would just fall off the ipad.

Donnageddon · 03-12-2011, 01:24 AM

Damn! Thanks bZk!

kjk · 03-12-2011, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Kjk, would the new smart cover work on an iPad 1?

Edit: I am sure the "on-off" functionality would not work, but I mean would it fit the iPad 1?

As Bz noted, it doesn't fit

Which is really too bad-because it is a pretty cool cover.

kjk · 03-12-2011, 02:07 AM

The charging seemed really slow on the iPad 2 compared to the iPad 1, although I realized I've rarely if ever had to charge from near empty before. It's only at 75% after almost 3 hours..grrr.

HarryT · 03-12-2011, 04:43 AM

Is the iPad2 the same as the original when it comes to (not) being able to charge from a standard USB port?

murraypaul · 03-12-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Is the iPad2 the same as the original when it comes to (not) being able to charge from a standard USB port?

It (iPad 1) does charge, just very slowly.

Dylrob · 03-12-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by murraypaul

It (iPad 1) does charge, just very slowly.

It may charge, depending on what computer you plug it into. You see some computers supply more power through their USB ports than others. Naturally Macs supply enough juice... the newer ones at least... but it seems that most PCs do not.

tbergman · 03-12-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylrob

It may charge, depending on what computer you plug it into. You see some computers supply more power through their USB ports than others. Naturally Macs supply enough juice... the newer ones at least... but it seems that most PCs do not.

If you want your PC to charge your iPad at the same rate as a newer Mac, install this software. http://event.asus.com/mb/2010/ai_charger/

I've used this on many different PC's and laptops and it works, for me at least, flawlessly.

All this software does is sense when an iPad is connected and send a signal to the iPad to tell it to draw more current.

HarryT · 03-12-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murraypaul

It (iPad 1) does charge, just very slowly.

Yes, I know. I'm asking if the iPad2 has the same charging behaviour.

DixieGal · 03-12-2011, 08:47 AM

Oh you guys! I'm so jealous! But wishing you many hours of fun with your new magic toys!

03-12-2011, 12:09 AM	#19
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	The back is so curved and thin, the 30pin connector actually doesn't look like it inserts completely-you can see a thin strip of the metal part of the connector from the rear as it curves away....rather odd and un-Applelike. It is very snug-fit though. Doesn't come close to fitting in the iPad 1 dock, although I've read conflicting reports on Twitter about people getting it to work in the keyboard dock thing (which I don't have). Find it difficult to believe it would based on the different edge. Did I say earlier that Safari on the iPad 1 with 4.3 felt quicker than with 4.21? Safari on the iPad 2 with 4.3 is really, really, really quick. Definitely a noticeable change. Edit: to be clear, the iPad 2 "fits" into the dock with some angling, but getting it to reliably sync is an issue. Last edited by kjk; 03-12-2011 at 04:59 PM.

03-12-2011, 01:17 AM	#20
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Kjk, would the new smart cover work on an iPad 1? Edit: I am sure the "on-off" functionality would not work, but I mean would it fit the iPad 1? Last edited by Donnageddon; 03-12-2011 at 01:19 AM.

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03-11-2011, 11:32 PM	#16
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	iBooks loads a LOT faster in Bookshelf view mode. Definitely switching back to that as default view now.

03-12-2011, 12:00 AM	#18
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	bZkindle, my wife will use it for now, while deciding if she will use an iPad enough to buy the new one as well. We tend to recycle/exchange old tech throughout an extended family/friend network-works pretty well, plus you get to try lots of products out.

03-12-2011, 01:24 AM	#22
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Damn! Thanks bZk!

03-12-2011, 02:07 AM	#24
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	The charging seemed really slow on the iPad 2 compared to the iPad 1, although I realized I've rarely if ever had to charge from near empty before. It's only at 75% after almost 3 hours..grrr.

03-12-2011, 04:43 AM	#25
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Is the iPad2 the same as the original when it comes to (not) being able to charge from a standard USB port?

03-12-2011, 08:47 AM	#30
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Oh you guys! I'm so jealous! But wishing you many hours of fun with your new magic toys!