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ChurchCat
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I have just been given my first "must have" application for the iPad.  < clicky This could be really cool for games. As a sometimes chess player this would be great for me. CC_________________A Mac user 
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| Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:57 pm |
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soddit112
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the iPad would be pretty good for board games, that lovely square screen doesnt stretch/crop the board 
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| Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:13 pm |
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pcernie
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Location: Belfast
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All of a sudden the iPad has gone up in my estimations  _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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| Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:29 pm |
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Amnesia10
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Board games would be fun, but I think that one use for me will be as a TV guide using the web to keep up to date.
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| Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:42 pm |
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jonbwfc
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An iPad version of Tioti TV+ would absolutely rock. It'd be easier to use and nicer looking than the EPG on my Sky+ box for a start. Jon
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Amnesia10
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I would use the browser and http://www.tvguide.co.uk/ as a guide. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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saspro
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I've just been playing with some remote control apps for media centre, my mac & home automation on the iphone. The ipad would rock as a big remote.
Time to put one on pre order methinks (and learn how to program apps for it)
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| Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:09 am |
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Amnesia10
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The real missing feature is a front camera and mic. It would be great as a Skype phone, there is already the app even if restricted to wifi that would be another great use for it. Much more portable than an laptop. Though I expect that will come in a later version.
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l3v1ck
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Where's the fun in playing board games by yourself on the phone rather than on a board with other people?
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timark_uk
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I just installed a chess game on miPhone that allows you to play against other people on the 'net and I get a lot of fun out of that.
Mark
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| Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:59 am |
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jonbwfc
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That's nice (better than Sky's online guide for example) but the likes of Tioti can cache a weeks TV schedules on the device and are thus a bit quicker when you're scrolling round. Plus Tioti can send record instructions direct to my Sky+ box. Although being able to add them to iCal as that website can would also be handy. Maybe I'll suggest that to the Tioti developers... Jon
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petermillard
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It has a mike and speaker - full spec here. iSight camera to follow in a later version, I'm sure... And yes, it's for me and I have the cash burning a hole in my pocket Cheers, Pete (another MacUser refugee)
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saspro
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ChurchCat
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I don't see it. Don't you use this on your lap? The view of your face from down there will be less than flattering.  _________________A Mac user
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ChurchCat
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Yes, hi Peter.  _________________A Mac user
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