It’s been just over a year since Jack joined our family. We’ve had ups and downs, but mostly ups. He’s the cutest love bird you could have. Here’s a current photo. I’ll post pics of his colorful feathers.
Finally I get to try out an iPad
Although I love using new technologies I usually don’t get a chance for much hands on. Since I need to watch where the money goes (just like everyone else), by the time I get a chance to buy something others have already been using them for some time.
Since Christmas I’ve been evaluating an iPad 3G for use at my work. Right now it is running wild and is not connected to our internal or guest wireless network. It doesn’t have access to my work email, so my first impressions are not as an enterprise user but as a regular Joe. Once I get access to our work environment there will be a new set of evaluation criteria.
Overall
I have to agree with just about everyone’s thoughts, the iPad is pure joy and a game changer in almost all areas. Let’s leave it at that!
Pros
- good size and weight for daily use
- excellent battery life after living through 20 years of laptop life
- great screen
- easy access to applications
So So
- 3G wireless performance
- internal microphone
Cons
- no Flash support (and websites aren’t providing an alternative)
- slow charging when not in sleep mode
- typing anything longer than a quick email using the virtual keyboard is gruelling
Later this month I should be getting the iPad connected up to our enterprise email and intranet. That will provide whole lot of new experiences to share.
Happy New Year
As I finish the first day of 2011 I am reminded how quickly
time passes. A lot has changed but so much remains the same. God
has been good to us. I wonder if this works.
A direct link to my Cinchcast if you can’t play Flash
I’ve written this post using the WordPress app on my iPad. I think I will have to get used to this typing, because a normal keyboard is still much faster. . (and more accurate).
An oasis in a parched land
I’ve just been spending some time with our daughter at The House of James Christian Bookstore in Abbotsford. What a great place. It has something for every stage and part of your life.
It’s so wonderful that we still have stores like this among the masses of media and materialistic things pumped into our lives. If you’re in need of refreshing and uplifting input to your life, visit your neighborhood Christian bookstore.