hey guys, i want to buy an iPad.
my only problem is, the only reason i want to buy one is because of how mobile it is, it's basically a mobile presentation (and marketing) device. since i do a bit of freelance work, i find that having one will enable me to communicate with my clients better.
however, i don't really NEED it, and somehow i think i'm just justifying why i want to buy one.
what else can you do productively do with an iPad?
Dude if you think you dont need it better not buy it.. or else you'l get addicted to it!
yun din ang akala ko noon.. I thought its just one big-ass iPod touch pero when I had the chance to use it I dont want to leave the house without it!
I have used it when Im presenting UI Designs and breakdowns, I also use it whenever im on a meeting to take down notes and to connect to our wifi or intranet to fetch my my outlook mails..
last week I used it to present an impromptu speech on subliminal messages in images and advertisements.. you can carry it and show it while presenting or you can also hook it up with a projector using a sold-separately converter cable.
as a photographer myself I also use it to present all photographs I shot after doing a quick retouch using apps like photoshop express HD and other photo utility apps.. I transfer my photos using the Apple iPad camera connection kit.
I also use it to record our live jam sessions using a simple recording app that records even in sleep mode.. I also plan to use it the next time I record my next composition as FX simulator with Amplitube (im yet to get an iRig clone from Kenzu).
and ofcourse playing games in the iPad is the best mobile gaming experience! my regular time killers are: Doodle Jump, Flight Control HD, Mirror's Edge, Command and Conquer Red Alert and many more!
I am also an App Designer so I test and simulate retina display graphics in it.. it also contains my complete design portfolio so anytime Apple wishes to pirate me I can show them my samples immediately! heheh
I spend more time with my iPad now than my Macbook.. not that bulky also when I bring it along.. and best of all??
the battery life is EXCELLENT! in one charge I can use it with all tasks I mentioned above for 3-4 days before needing a recharge!
(my mom plays scrabble for 3 hours eating only 10-15% off the battery charge) - beat that!