Novel uses for iPad?

Maggie Leung · 06-16-2010, 04:05 AM

Are you using your iPad for anything novel that others might find helpful?

One thing I've been doing, because I like to travel: I've been doing screen captures of maps of airport terminals, subway systems and freeways in major cities. That way, I will have quick reference even if I can't get a 3G or wi-fi signal for some reason.

athlonkmf · 06-16-2010, 04:15 AM

ehm...
I use evernote for all kind of notes useful for my upcoming trip.

I use ipad's splendid vpn-connectionmanagement and a issh (ssh+vnc) to manage my servers.

I use OffMaps to download maps of the countries I'll be visiting. Since this is an universal app, i use the ipad for reference, but on the road i'll be using my iphone.

I use goodreader+dropbox for my itenary. Of course, the hotel and tourist spots are already bookmarked in Offmaps, so I only need to follow the blue dot.

I use ReadItLater to get the last few articles and notes I'd need to read. I'll sync it up while the iPad still has connection.

Bremen Cole · 06-16-2010, 06:10 AM

I don't know how "unusual" but I do a few things that probably not too many do...

Use the Korg ielectribe app to make music loops, and then import them into my desktop workstation

Use Universalis (Catholic) for devotion/prayer

And though not all that unusual I have to add to athlonkmf's word about dropbox. I absolutely am nuts about Goodreader for viewing and Documents to Go for editing MS Office docs. Both of those coupled with Dropbox is just a wonderful thing

HarryT · 06-16-2010, 12:50 PM

It makes a handy tray for carrying 2 or 3 cups of coffee.

Fotoman · 06-16-2010, 01:30 PM

I once swatted a fly with mine. Didn't kill it outright but it stunned it enough so I could finish it off with my foot.

Maggie Leung · 06-16-2010, 01:31 PM

Tried as a cheese tray, but it's a pain getting the smears off.

Tomsk · 06-16-2010, 01:37 PM

Use it as a BT keyboard for one's iPhone.

Bremen Cole · 06-16-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

Tried as a cheese tray, but it's a pain getting the smears off.

Put a light coating of cooking oil on it first, works wonders.....

Maggie Leung · 06-16-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bremen Cole

Put a light coating of cooking oil on it first, works wonders.....

Might work with sushi, too.

ficbot · 06-16-2010, 02:07 PM

I just posted a detailed article at Teleread on using it in teaching. I especially like the lyrics feature in iTunes. I can store all of the lyrics to my teaching songs right within the song.

VictoriaP · 06-16-2010, 02:18 PM

I'm using a combination of Corkulous, Notebooks, and Task Pro to coordinate two remodeling projects, a revamp of my wireless network (loads of research needed) and a craft ideas file.

And I use my iPad to shoot birds at grinning pigs wearing helmets. Gotta be the weirdest thing I've ever seen.

(see Angry Birds in the App Store)

Rique · 06-16-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictoriaP

I'm using a combination of Corkulous, Notebooks, and Task Pro to coordinate two remodeling projects, a revamp of my wireless network (loads of research needed) and a craft ideas file.

And I use my iPad to shoot birds at grinning pigs wearing helmets. Gotta be the weirdest thing I've ever seen.

(see Angry Birds in the App Store)

On that note, Angry Birds (the iPhone version) is every bit as good as the HD version and I think 1/5 the price (last time I checked). Even looks OK at 2x.

I have the iPhone version and I think the only thing added with HD is... HD.

-- Rique

AnemicOak · 06-16-2010, 04:46 PM

How about using it in a magic act...
http://newslite.tv/2010/06/03/magici...pad-in-hi.html

or in surgery...
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Medicine...news-6982.html

or as a name tag...
http://blog.wirelessground.com/unusual-uses-ipad/

06-16-2010, 04:05 AM	#1
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Novel uses for iPad? Are you using your iPad for anything novel that others might find helpful? One thing I've been doing, because I like to travel: I've been doing screen captures of maps of airport terminals, subway systems and freeways in major cities. That way, I will have quick reference even if I can't get a 3G or wi-fi signal for some reason.

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