Anyone get an iPad?

[Ziero]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

Let me google that for you

you know what, I'm not even gonna press the goddamn button. figure it out yourself.

Nah, I don't care all that much to bother with looking for it. I just figured if you're willing to mention it in this thread someone will be kind enough to actually explain it. Sort of how like other people were kind enough to explain what Jailbreaking an iphone did. But you go on keep bein classy

[TheGrandMom]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

It allows you to bypass iTunes to put music on your iPod. So basically drag and drop. There are simple games to play and other features. The big draw is no iTunes.

[Mezlo]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

Touche.

As it turns out, I will have a month to think it over since the Canadian launch isn't until the end of April.

It might be better to drive down here to the US and buy one. I heard the PS3's being released in Canada are slower and have a silly French accent.

[Solymir]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

It might be better to drive down here to the US and buy one. I heard the PS3's being released in Canada are slower and have a silly French accent.

And insults you every 5 minutes for no apparent reason.

Edit: Just googled "comic collection spiderman" and this was first result.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Spider-Man-Complete-Comic-Collection/dp/B000HKIM7Q"]Amazon.com: Amazing Spider-Man Complete Comic Book Collection Win/Mac: Software[/ame]

Holy hell that's inexpensive, and apparently there are other collections not just Spidey.

[TheGrandMom]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

After reading more about the iPad, I'm pretty tempted to get one just so I can store a shitload of comics on it and read it as I please.

Physical copies of comics is great, don't get me wrong, but it's usually a pain to read any given issue because first you have to find it, than unbag it and be careful not to ruin it. With the iPad, you can just zoom to whatever you want to read. That's pretty great.

As an additional plus, you wouldn't have to buy physical copies, saving the amount of paper the world uses.

Although, a 600 dollar comic reader is pretty expensive. :lol:

Took a screenie for you...




The brightness of the screen is very easily adjusted. You tap on the screen and at the top a sun icon appears which you tap and then a slider appears and you adjust to your liking.

[Ufgt]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

Thanks TGM!

That picture is pure sex. I also heard that the digital comics purchase directly from marvel have this panning feature that rearranges the comic for an easier and more immersive reading experience. Gonna look more into that for sure.

Yah, I'm pretty sure I will get one once they are launched here. I wonder how much they'll be, with exchange rates usually raping canadians on things.

[Omniblast]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

TGM, I'm planning on getting the 3G version, I wanted to ask you if you could download iMangaX and see how the mangas look on there. The free version is crap, but the paid version removes the retarded adverts from it.
I'm currently liking iMangaX on my iPhone, but I wanted something bigger.

[Icemage]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

Am I the only one scratching my head at that last comic frame with The Thing? How does he fill those spandex-like shorts with a round bubble bottom when the rest of his skin looks like it was carved out of a chunk of Mount Rushmore? :p

/now-back-to-our-regularly-scheduled-programming


Icemage

[Ketaru]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

Am I the only one scratching my head at that last comic frame with The Thing? How does he fill those spandex-like shorts with a round bubble bottom when the rest of his skin looks like it was carved out of a chunk of Mount Rushmore? :p

/now-back-to-our-regularly-scheduled-programming


Icemage

I try not to look at The Thing's sun-setting side. When I see things like this though, and the variety of comic book covers out there, it never fails to make me wonder just how many of these hypermasculine sculture-esque characters are designed by closet homosexuals.

[Feba]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

How does he fill those spandex-like shorts with a round bubble bottom when the rest of his skin looks like it was carved out of a chunk of Mount Rushmore?

The guys in costuming and effects do an excellent job with these things.

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When I see things like this though, and the variety of comic book covers out there, it never fails to make me wonder just how many of these hypermasculine sculture-esque characters are designed by closet homosexuals.

Yeah, only homosexuals would truly appreciate a man that looks like he's been taking steroids since he was six. Nobody would think that super-strong looking characters would appeal to small children.

[Ketaru]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

A lot of comic book readers aren't small children.

...and they're wearing spandex.

[Feba]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

A lot of comic book readers aren't small children.

A lot of comic book money has nothing to do with books.

[Icemage]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

A lot of comic book readers aren't small children.

I haven't read comic books in two decades. In this case, though, I just found the last frame to be chuckle-inducing.

...and they're wearing spandex.

No, actually they aren't.


Icemage

[Ziero]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

It allows you to bypass iTunes to put music on your iPod. So basically drag and drop. There are simple games to play and other features. The big draw is no iTunes.

This certainly sounds like it would make things so much easier, thanks for explaining it. Still don't see myself getting an ipod as I loathed the click wheel controls and spending a buttload of cash on a touch is something I would never do.

Am I the only one scratching my head at that last comic frame with The Thing? How does he fill those spandex-like shorts with a round bubble bottom when the rest of his skin looks like it was carved out of a chunk of Mount Rushmore?

Three words:

Buns of Steel. It leaves your buns toned AND shapely!

I try not to look at The Thing's sun-setting side. When I see things like this though, and the variety of comic book covers out there, it never fails to make me wonder just how many of these hypermasculine sculture-esque characters are designed by closet homosexuals.

....errr, men in top physical condition and sculpted-esque physiques have nothing to do with closet homosexuality and everything to do with being a representation of power and strength. Both male and female super heros are designed to look like the ideal image of the human body, almost absurdly so. Unless you're trying to suggest that the guy who drew the Thing's ass has a soft spot(so to speak) for rock hard butt cheeks.

[TheGrandMom]

Re: Anyone get an iPad?

TGM, I'm planning on getting the 3G version, I wanted to ask you if you could download iMangaX and see how the mangas look on there. The free version is crap, but the paid version removes the retarded adverts from it.
I'm currently liking iMangaX on my iPhone, but I wanted something bigger.

I'm enjoying the $5 iMangaX app. No advertisements, pretty well organized, easy to use, etc. You can search by catagory (action, adventure, historical, mecha, etc.), look at the top 50, New, Completed, or All. There are 1124 different mangas to choose from. (I'm sure you know all this but I thought I'd post it for others.)

As for how it works, its not as good as the Marvel comic reader or the eBook reader for iPad. He says he is working on version that will cache the next page so there is less wait. There are also no bookmarks which sucks but he's working on that too. I look at it this way, I'm saving an assload of money so minor inconveniences do not bother me. For me, its just awesome to be able to read manga anywhere I choose to now, especially since waiting rooms usually only have those old ass women's magazines laying around!