I see ComicZeal has Dropbox support. Does it have support for any other cloud storage services? Can someone give a brief description of how Dropbox works with it, and state whether it's worthwhile?
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syndalisGetting ClassyOn the WallRegistered User, Loves Apple Productsregular
I see ComicZeal has Dropbox support. Does it have support for any other cloud storage services? Can someone give a brief description of how Dropbox works with it, and state whether it's worthwhile?
Dropbox is always worthwhile.
You put the comic file (cbr, cbz) into a folder on your computer, it automatically uploads to the cloud, and you can access that folder while connected to the internet on your iPad.
You can set up subscriptions to comics that automagically drop the finished files in that dropbox folder for you.
Dropbox is awesome.
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
I almost want to report you as awesome because you managed to extol the virtues of Dropbox for multiple paragraphs without sneaking in a referral link.
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iPad 2 case? Go!
Right now I'm thinking best bet is DODO BOOKback with a Smart Cover unless someone knows about some underground case/cover that's amazing but just doesn't get enough press to know about.
I like the minimalist style of the smart cover and BOOKback, and want to be able to stand up the iPad for video viewage.
I actually don't like the Smart Cover for standing the iPad up... its too high an angle and only works if you have a nice flat surface to set it on. I got a Wedge-E http://wedge-e.net/ which works really well for sitting it on my lap while in my recliner or on the couch. I was originally concerned that it was too light weight and the foam padding in mine was more flimsy in the front lip than I expected but its worked really well so far and I use it daily.
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
Right now I'm thinking best bet is DODO BOOKback with a Smart Cover unless someone knows about some underground case/cover that's amazing but just doesn't get enough press to know about.
I like the minimalist style of the smart cover and BOOKback, and want to be able to stand up the iPad for video viewage.
+1 to BOOKback + Smart Cover. Great combination.
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What's a the best iPad (3, if it matters) sleeve case out there? I remember seeing some brand reviewed and talked about a long while before I got my iPad that was suppose to be really good but I don't remember what it is now.
Alright, technical question. I had an iPhone 3G but then switched to Android (regret) and I just got "The New iPad". I have it set to use iCloud to back up to and that's super slick. My problem is that I want to manually move things to my iPad (music, movies) but when I hook it up to my iMac iTunes asks me if I want to set up a new iPad. Therefore I have no way to put anything on my iPad which kind of defeats the point of an iPad. I'm sure I'm missing something but this is really irritating.
I enabled the WiFi Sync, but I can't figure out how to actually sync things, especially if i want to pick and choose and do it manually. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
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What's a the best iPad (3, if it matters) sleeve case out there? I remember seeing some brand reviewed and talked about a long while before I got my iPad that was suppose to be really good but I don't remember what it is now.
I have a BOOQ boa skin and it works perfectly well for what I wanted out of it. Not sure how expensive they are normally, but I got mine for $10 with a promo. Not sure I'd pay much more than that for it, though.
Picked up an iPhone 4S on Tuesday, after dropping and breaking the phone I had been using for the last five or so years. I have already found myself checking facebook from that even though I was sitting at my computer.
Alright, technical question. I had an iPhone 3G but then switched to Android (regret) and I just got "The New iPad". I have it set to use iCloud to back up to and that's super slick. My problem is that I want to manually move things to my iPad (music, movies) but when I hook it up to my iMac iTunes asks me if I want to set up a new iPad. Therefore I have no way to put anything on my iPad which kind of defeats the point of an iPad. I'm sure I'm missing something but this is really irritating.
I enabled the WiFi Sync, but I can't figure out how to actually sync things, especially if i want to pick and choose and do it manually. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
Have you selected to set up as new? If not, do it. It's counterintuitive, but that option is really "leave things alone" and shouldn't change anything on the iPad or computer. Then you'll be able to access all the syncing settings. Make sure you have an (iCloud) backup just in case though.
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
What's a the best iPad (3, if it matters) sleeve case out there? I remember seeing some brand reviewed and talked about a long while before I got my iPad that was suppose to be really good but I don't remember what it is now.
I have a BOOQ boa skin and it works perfectly well for what I wanted out of it. Not sure how expensive they are normally, but I got mine for $10 with a promo. Not sure I'd pay much more than that for it, though.
I also have the Booq Boa Skin an it's nice. Not worth a lot, but for 20 bucks or less, it's perfect. Otherwise, I love Timbuk2 sleeves for all my devices. They've never let me down and have excellent customer service.
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
Alright, technical question. I had an iPhone 3G but then switched to Android (regret) and I just got "The New iPad". I have it set to use iCloud to back up to and that's super slick. My problem is that I want to manually move things to my iPad (music, movies) but when I hook it up to my iMac iTunes asks me if I want to set up a new iPad. Therefore I have no way to put anything on my iPad which kind of defeats the point of an iPad. I'm sure I'm missing something but this is really irritating.
I enabled the WiFi Sync, but I can't figure out how to actually sync things, especially if i want to pick and choose and do it manually. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
Have you selected to set up as new? If not, do it. It's counterintuitive, but that option is really "leave things alone" and shouldn't change anything on the iPad or computer. Then you'll be able to access all the syncing settings. Make sure you have an (iCloud) backup just in case though.
Wow, you're right, that is incredibly unintuitive. But it worked. Thanks!
Nintendo Network: WarrenMSP 3DS: 4184-2362-9697 PSN: Skywarrd
Considering the iphone 4s. It will be my first phone that does more than flip open and make calls&text messages.
Should I go for the big 64GB version or the 32GB version? I don't plan on loading it to the brim with apps and games, but I would enjoy a few geeky science apps and the comixology app (for starters).
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
Considering the iphone 4s. It will be my first phone that does more than flip open and make calls&text messages.
Should I go for the big 64GB version or the 32GB version? I don't plan on loading it to the brim with apps and games, but I would enjoy a few geeky science apps and the comixology app (for starters).
I can't speak for other people really, but I have a 16gb model. I read comics, listen to quite a few podcasts, and have a ton of music that I use iTunes Match to download on demand. I also have about 20 games, including a couple of huuuuuge 1gb+ games like Dead Space and Infinity Blade.
I'm juuuust now butting up against my 16gb capacity, so I changed the setting in my podcast app to only keep 2 episodes of each podcast at a time instead of 4, and I'm fine again.
I really think 32 is plenty or most people. The exception being if you want to store ALL your music or tons of movies on your phone.
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
The capacity you choose for your 4S will largely be dependent on how much music/videos you want on the thing, if any.
To put things into perspective, I'm using iTunes Match to give my 32gb 4S access to my 55gb music library. I usually have about 16gb of music on the phone.
Beyond that, I have a few bigger games (Chronotrigger, Sonic CD, Final Fantasy), a few smaller games (Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Sudoku, Solitaire, Bejeweled), and a reasonable selection of other apps (another 20 or so... some travel related stuff, some utilities, a few fun music ones, dropbox, evernote, kindle, and more). I currently have about 8gb of free space.
My point: With a few exceptions, apps don't take up very much space. 16gb is loads of space if you don't expect to keep much music or video on the thing. So, to put it concisely:
16gb: Good for loads of apps, a bit of music, and the odd video.
32gb: Good for loads of apps, loads of music (provided you're using iTunes Match), and the odd video.
64gb: Good for loads of apps, loads of music (provided you're using iTunes Match), and a decent amount of video as well.
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KalTorakOne way or another, they all end up inthe Undercity.Registered Userregular
The increasing amount of cloud support (and not just iCloud) is really lowering the incentive to spend the extra money on the larger storage space, in a lot of cases. I've been eyeing the new iPad for a while, but I don't see any reason to go bigger than the 32gb.
The increasing amount of cloud support (and not just iCloud) is really lowering the incentive to spend the extra money on the larger storage space, in a lot of cases. I've been eyeing the new iPad for a while, but I don't see any reason to go bigger than the 32gb.
I actually went with 64gb on my iPad because I use it heavily for comics, and like having most of my music on it. For a phone, I don't really see the need for nearly as much storage.
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KalTorakOne way or another, they all end up inthe Undercity.Registered Userregular
So for her birthday my mom got a new iPad, her first iOS device. I'm expecting lots of tech/app-related questions, but so far I'm really impressed; she figured out how to take pictures and email them without any help from me. It really made me think about how much planning it takes to design a good UI; anticipating exactly what people will want and making it easy to figure out how to do it.
If you're comfortable with the iPhone and can afford the 4S then I'd say just stick with it. It does everything you're looking for and I'm sure you already have a healthy iOS app library.
If you can try out some Android devices, I suggest doing so before fully committing to the 4S. Maybe something about them will click. Nothing I'm aware of on Android matches the cloud integration you're used to, at least in terms of simplicity, but there are certainly options for cloud storage at the very least. HTC has a deal with Dropbox that gives HTC handset users 25gb of free cloud storage, there's a Dropbox app, and there are apps for a bunch of other cloud services.
Skip the WP7 devices; W8 will be out in the fall and the Lumia 900 (the better of the two) isn't being upgraded to it, and integration outside of Windows isn't as nice as Android or iOS.
EDIT: Forgot about 4G. If you want 4G data, then Android is really your only realistic option for the here and now. The next iPhone will likely be out in the fall (next month or two seems highly unlikely), so if you can hold off until then that's really your best bet. There is no way the next iPhone will not have 4G capabilities. And if you're buying a new phone and entering into a new 2-year contract at this point, you want to get a 4G device regardless of whether your area supports it or not. Chances now are that your area is going to get upgraded to 4G well before your contract is up, especially if you're in a suburban/urban area.
So I picked up Comic Zeal for my iPad and it's largely been an improvement over ComicBookReader, but I have absolutely no idea how it supposedly works with Dropbox. The iTunes app description mentions Dropbox integration, which leads me to believe that it can access comics stored on a Dropbox account. Is this the case, and if so how do I set it up?
- iPhone 4S (Put my money where my mouth is. Polished, never a slowdown or hiccup, simple, intuitive interface.)
- Sony Xperia S (Sony's commitment to keeping their phones up to date in terms of Android updates is very encouraging, their overlay is attractive and functional, and their hardware designs are actually original.)
- Nokia Lumia 800/900 (Absolutely beautiful hardware, excellent ergonomics, and WP7 is a pretty awesome OS. Bit of an unknown quantity in terms of longevity and app support, though...)
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus (It's a Nexus phone. If you want pure Android, this is your only choice. It's pretty good, but I hate how big it is. The camera is surprisingly mediocre for a flagship phone, as well...)
- HTC One X (Sense is pretty good. Hardware seems solid. But, again... I hate how big it is)
I'm definitely biased towards the iPhone, but I really think it works best for me. And, for your specific desires (camera, music), I think it is at the top of the pack.
I'm not convinced 4G is worth it just yet. Well, real LTE 4G. The power consumption is still rather high and the network isn't very extensive yet. That will probably change within a year, though. HSPA+ is plenty fast, though... I've never found it even remotely lacking.
That's entirely up to you. I went black for my iPad because I do a lot of by screen-light reading in fully dark rooms, and I don't notice the black at all in such light. It's a more seamless, less distracting experience. And I think black just looks better anyway.
So I picked up Comic Zeal for my iPad and it's largely been an improvement over ComicBookReader, but I have absolutely no idea how it supposedly works with Dropbox. The iTunes app description mentions Dropbox integration, which leads me to believe that it can access comics stored on a Dropbox account. Is this the case, and if so how do I set it up?
Save the for the screen, you'll never see a smudge or finger print on the device. It also hides scratches much better.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
My ex-wife's is white and mine is black, and I find the white border crazy distracting when using it to watch video in the dark...which is 80% of my iPad's usage. I am so OCD about cleaning mine off with a cloth that I never see smudges or prints anyway.
Belated thank you to those providing their experiences with iphone 4/4s. Went with the 32GB and it arrives next week.
Prepare to list the required accessories and why you like them. Ear buds, case,etc.
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MichaelLCIn what furnace was thy brain?ChicagoRegistered Userregular
So it's been a few months, but if anyone still has a 1st Gen Nano (black or white), be sure to send it in for the battery recall.
We packed up and shipped out my wife's in the box they sent us, and in return we got a new current gen. Obviously make sure you sync the old one before you send it off. I actually synced and wiped it.
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SarksusATTACK AND DETHRONE GODRegistered Userregular
Fingerprints don't show up easily on the black bezel unless you try to look for them by angling the iPad against a light source. I got the black because I figured the white would be more distracting and it's very beautiful and disappears in the dark.
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EshTending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles.Portland, ORRegistered Userregular
Belated thank you to those providing their experiences with iphone 4/4s. Went with the 32GB and it arrives next week.
Prepare to list the required accessories and why you like them. Ear buds, case,etc.
For earbuds, these Etymotic HF3s are a great value. They sound amazing as long as you're listening to your stuff in a decent fidelity (at LEAST 256k). They do go WAY into your ear though, so if that's uncomfortable for you, you might want to look at the white Apple in-ears which are also great for the price, but not quite as good or sturdy.
Piano black is really nice to look at as long as it isn't on things that don't involve touching of any kind. So yeah, putting it on cell phones or hand held devices is a terrible idea, but it looks great on speakers.
Piano black is really nice to look at as long as it isn't on things that don't involve touching of any kind. So yeah, putting it on cell phones or hand held devices is a terrible idea, but it looks great on speakers.
But even then it gets dusty as the Atacama desert. It's a lose/lose thing.
iOS 5.1.1 is out. I wonder if a different/more accurate battery indicator is included as an unlisted change. I was at 98% battery when I downloaded and installed the update, and after my iPad rebooted I was at 100%. Wasn't plugged into a charger or anything. Weird.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Is there some magic combination of settings that will play sounds through my headphones, even when I have the vibration lock on? I want it to be silent/vibrating when I have no headphones in, but when I put the headphones in, play the sounds. Yes I could just unlock it, but a lot of times I forget to relock it when I am at work and pop my headphones out.
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Dropbox is always worthwhile.
You put the comic file (cbr, cbz) into a folder on your computer, it automatically uploads to the cloud, and you can access that folder while connected to the internet on your iPad.
You can set up subscriptions to comics that automagically drop the finished files in that dropbox folder for you.
Dropbox is awesome.
Let's play Mario Kart or something...
Right now I'm thinking best bet is DODO BOOKback with a Smart Cover unless someone knows about some underground case/cover that's amazing but just doesn't get enough press to know about.
I like the minimalist style of the smart cover and BOOKback, and want to be able to stand up the iPad for video viewage.
Nintendo ID: Incindium
PSN: IncindiumX
+1 to BOOKback + Smart Cover. Great combination.
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I enabled the WiFi Sync, but I can't figure out how to actually sync things, especially if i want to pick and choose and do it manually. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
3DS: 4184-2362-9697
PSN: Skywarrd
I have a BOOQ boa skin and it works perfectly well for what I wanted out of it. Not sure how expensive they are normally, but I got mine for $10 with a promo. Not sure I'd pay much more than that for it, though.
3DS: 1607-3034-6970
Have you selected to set up as new? If not, do it. It's counterintuitive, but that option is really "leave things alone" and shouldn't change anything on the iPad or computer. Then you'll be able to access all the syncing settings. Make sure you have an (iCloud) backup just in case though.
I also have the Booq Boa Skin an it's nice. Not worth a lot, but for 20 bucks or less, it's perfect. Otherwise, I love Timbuk2 sleeves for all my devices. They've never let me down and have excellent customer service.
Wow, you're right, that is incredibly unintuitive. But it worked. Thanks!
3DS: 4184-2362-9697
PSN: Skywarrd
Should I go for the big 64GB version or the 32GB version? I don't plan on loading it to the brim with apps and games, but I would enjoy a few geeky science apps and the comixology app (for starters).
I can't speak for other people really, but I have a 16gb model. I read comics, listen to quite a few podcasts, and have a ton of music that I use iTunes Match to download on demand. I also have about 20 games, including a couple of huuuuuge 1gb+ games like Dead Space and Infinity Blade.
I'm juuuust now butting up against my 16gb capacity, so I changed the setting in my podcast app to only keep 2 episodes of each podcast at a time instead of 4, and I'm fine again.
I really think 32 is plenty or most people. The exception being if you want to store ALL your music or tons of movies on your phone.
To put things into perspective, I'm using iTunes Match to give my 32gb 4S access to my 55gb music library. I usually have about 16gb of music on the phone.
Beyond that, I have a few bigger games (Chronotrigger, Sonic CD, Final Fantasy), a few smaller games (Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Sudoku, Solitaire, Bejeweled), and a reasonable selection of other apps (another 20 or so... some travel related stuff, some utilities, a few fun music ones, dropbox, evernote, kindle, and more). I currently have about 8gb of free space.
My point: With a few exceptions, apps don't take up very much space. 16gb is loads of space if you don't expect to keep much music or video on the thing. So, to put it concisely:
16gb: Good for loads of apps, a bit of music, and the odd video.
32gb: Good for loads of apps, loads of music (provided you're using iTunes Match), and the odd video.
64gb: Good for loads of apps, loads of music (provided you're using iTunes Match), and a decent amount of video as well.
I actually went with 64gb on my iPad because I use it heavily for comics, and like having most of my music on it. For a phone, I don't really see the need for nearly as much storage.
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If you can try out some Android devices, I suggest doing so before fully committing to the 4S. Maybe something about them will click. Nothing I'm aware of on Android matches the cloud integration you're used to, at least in terms of simplicity, but there are certainly options for cloud storage at the very least. HTC has a deal with Dropbox that gives HTC handset users 25gb of free cloud storage, there's a Dropbox app, and there are apps for a bunch of other cloud services.
Skip the WP7 devices; W8 will be out in the fall and the Lumia 900 (the better of the two) isn't being upgraded to it, and integration outside of Windows isn't as nice as Android or iOS.
EDIT: Forgot about 4G. If you want 4G data, then Android is really your only realistic option for the here and now. The next iPhone will likely be out in the fall (next month or two seems highly unlikely), so if you can hold off until then that's really your best bet. There is no way the next iPhone will not have 4G capabilities. And if you're buying a new phone and entering into a new 2-year contract at this point, you want to get a 4G device regardless of whether your area supports it or not. Chances now are that your area is going to get upgraded to 4G well before your contract is up, especially if you're in a suburban/urban area.
- iPhone 4S (Put my money where my mouth is. Polished, never a slowdown or hiccup, simple, intuitive interface.)
- Sony Xperia S (Sony's commitment to keeping their phones up to date in terms of Android updates is very encouraging, their overlay is attractive and functional, and their hardware designs are actually original.)
- Nokia Lumia 800/900 (Absolutely beautiful hardware, excellent ergonomics, and WP7 is a pretty awesome OS. Bit of an unknown quantity in terms of longevity and app support, though...)
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus (It's a Nexus phone. If you want pure Android, this is your only choice. It's pretty good, but I hate how big it is. The camera is surprisingly mediocre for a flagship phone, as well...)
- HTC One X (Sense is pretty good. Hardware seems solid. But, again... I hate how big it is)
I'm definitely biased towards the iPhone, but I really think it works best for me. And, for your specific desires (camera, music), I think it is at the top of the pack.
I'm not convinced 4G is worth it just yet. Well, real LTE 4G. The power consumption is still rather high and the network isn't very extensive yet. That will probably change within a year, though. HSPA+ is plenty fast, though... I've never found it even remotely lacking.
EDIT: Reposting this since it was bottom-paged.
Save the for the screen, you'll never see a smudge or finger print on the device. It also hides scratches much better.
Prepare to list the required accessories and why you like them. Ear buds, case,etc.
We packed up and shipped out my wife's in the box they sent us, and in return we got a new current gen. Obviously make sure you sync the old one before you send it off. I actually synced and wiped it.
For earbuds, these Etymotic HF3s are a great value. They sound amazing as long as you're listening to your stuff in a decent fidelity (at LEAST 256k). They do go WAY into your ear though, so if that's uncomfortable for you, you might want to look at the white Apple in-ears which are also great for the price, but not quite as good or sturdy.
I love matte black for this very reason so much. The redesigned PS3 sold me almost purely because it wouldn't be a dust/fingerprint magnet any longer.
But even then it gets dusty as the Atacama desert. It's a lose/lose thing.