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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by cederic View Post
    Lack of apps: Fair point, 250,000 isn't many.
    Apps using screen: I already have a 1280 pixel screen on my phone. Apps look fine. Many Android apps resize to match the screen.
    Apps designed for no keyboard: Android phone/tablet apps are also designed for no keyboard. For writing emails, updating documents, programming and other text entry tasks, keyboards are great.
    Instant on: What, like android?
    Screen: you've pointed out the iPad 2 is cheaper. It doesn't have a better screen. The "new iPad" does have a stunning screen, and that's genuinely not matched elsewhere. I'm jealous.
    Installing software I want: How about tethering software. How about Flash. How about any application that Apple decide might give them some competition. How about emulators. How about a full blown programming environment (check AIDE for Android. Yep, program the device from on the device. Good luck writing iPad apps on the iPad).

    Ultimately, though, if you're happy with the iOS restrictions and constraints, the hardware's good and it's a worthy competitor to Android. Personal choice.
    I note the sarcasm, re. the number of apps, but until you actually compare the quality of available apps (not just games, but in all professional fields), not to mention all the Apple apps like iPhoto, GarageBand, Pages, etc...

    As I mentioned above to DS, it's not the re-sizing, it's the improved design and user interface, I guess until you compare side by side, you'll think a blown up android app will be just fine. I've attached the pictures showing the difference in design between a 'blown-up' app and a purposefully designed tablet app.

    The iPad does have tethering software, either via jailbreak, or using the new html5 tethering app. The stuff you mention about programming is cool, but of limited use to most people.

    I agree, there is an element of personal choice, but if you are running a mac (or planning to) the iPad is the only tablet out there.
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by Franck View Post
    The sheer convenience of an always on, light, fast, unplugged, touchy-feely computer cannot be beaten, whether in a café, pub or restaurant, or on the couch or in bed!
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    interesting point

    I suppose I am a bit odd

    I go to the Cafe, for coffee
    The Pub, for a beer
    A restaurant, to eat
    My bed, to sleep and .......well not to play with my iPad

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    interesting point

    I suppose I am a bit odd

    I go to the Cafe, for coffee
    The Pub, for a beer
    A restaurant, to eat
    My bed, to sleep and .......well not to play with my iPad
    Same for me, but then again, where would you go to use your iPad?
    When I want to check my mail / news, browse the web, edit / write a document or spreadsheet, I have a choice of places where I can do it, I'm not limited to an office desk and a large computer...
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    It never ceases to amaze me how fundamentalist Mac owners are . I guess that comes from ultimately being in the minority overall, the majority don't feel the need to justify (well, most ).

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by TA Guy View Post
    It never ceases to amaze me how fundamentalist Mac owners are . I guess that comes from ultimately being in the minority overall, the majority don't feel the need to justify (well, most ).
    The minority?
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by TA Guy View Post
    It never ceases to amaze me how fundamentalist Mac owners are . I guess that comes from ultimately being in the minority overall, the majority don't feel the need to justify (well, most ).
    Oh - I think the fundamentalism can be pretty two-sided.
    I'm not going to speak for other Mac users, but in my case, perhaps it comes from the merciless ribbing I've had from Windows advocates ever since I started using Macs - around twenty years ago (which has, to be fair, lessened in recent years). There's nothing to justify, but sometimes I give in to the need to correct statements which are blatantly wrong. In other words, feeding the trolls.

    And here I am, doing it again.... one day I'll learn

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Popped into the local Apple store today (thought it mightn't be a good idea tomorrow, might be a bit busy!) to check several things. Like if putting the Crucial memory in would affect the Apple warranty (no), can I get the education discount there that Apple have on their online store - about 6% (yes, bring in some documentation like my staff card) and various other things (eg they went and found me a site explaining how to export my LR3 catalogue).

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    same thing being discussed on NR
    http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=5270

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Thanks Phil - seems the same discussions - some love their Macs, some love their PCs... bit like Canon vs Nikon.

    Speaking of Nikon - D800 is currently £2,099 on Amazon... only £300 more than a D700 recent price...?

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    Which is why I shall be off to John Lewis on the 16th

    An ipad is an output device for showing off your amazing photographs

    .......
    Got it and the display is truly amazing

    but like like my iphone I cannot put photos in to sub folders

    Can any one recommend an APP that recognizes key words and star ratings

    not interested in Editing that is done on my desktop

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    I'd also be interested in this (not that I have an iPad...yet) - something that I could integrate into my LR editing/export workflow.

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    I just got an iPad!

    Very frustrating though, as I brought it at the airport on the way out and had to wait 5 days, with it sitting there, all charged up and gleaming, before I could set it up... all done now though
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    Got it and the display is truly amazing

    but like like my iphone I cannot put photos in to sub folders

    Can any one recommend an APP that recognizes key words and star ratings
    Welcome to the iPad Club! iPhoto for mac does the keywords and star ratings, but having checked the iPad version, it doesn't seem to, you can add them to Journals, Facebook, etc. and add captions, but no keywords as far as I can tell. I would expect the option to appear in a future version, and you can also easily flag the photos, or beam them between iDevices. For under a Fiver, it's amazing value and will work on your iPhone and iPad.
    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    I just got an iPad!

    Very frustrating though, as I brought it at the airport on the way out and had to wait 5 days, with it sitting there, all charged up and gleaming, before I could set it up... all done now though
    Oooooh, how exciting! Hope you enjoy it, let us know how you get on, I'm loving the sharpness and speed of mine.
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by philsmove View Post
    Got it and the display is truly amazing

    but like like my iphone I cannot put photos in to sub folders

    Can any one recommend an APP that recognizes key words and star ratings

    not interested in Editing that is done on my desktop
    Just noticed the app Photogene for iPad, which allows you to work on RAW images (even huge files) and add star ratings. It seems to have many pro features (which I don't understand), like batch IPTC paste, it's only £1.99 with in-app purchase for the pro version and other add-ons.
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by Franck View Post
    Just noticed the app Photogene for iPad, which allows you to work on RAW images (even huge files) and add star ratings. It seems to have many pro features (which I don't understand), like batch IPTC paste, it's only £1.99 with in-app purchase for the pro version and other add-ons.
    Yes, it seems meta data and star rating can be added but it does not seem to import existing ones, or have any search facility

    There seems to be good reason many pro photographers use an Air or a Pro, both will run LR4 or Apature

    but I do like it for reading pdf instruction books
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    I just got an iPad!
    Officially jealous.

    However - I'm going to hold off until at least one of two things happens:
    1) Apple expand the API to allow apps to use more than two audio channels simultaneously (and to choose what audio channels to use)
    2) Someone writes a great DJ application that is geared towards the kind of DJing I do....

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    Speaking of Nikon - D800 is currently £2,099 on Amazon... only £300 more than a D700 recent price...?
    Wonder if they will honour pre-orders at that price... now £2599.

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat View Post
    Officially jealous.

    However - I'm going to hold off until at least one of two things happens:
    1) Apple expand the API to allow apps to use more than two audio channels simultaneously (and to choose what audio channels to use)
    2) Someone writes a great DJ application that is geared towards the kind of DJing I do....
    I love my iPad, but haven't found it useful for dj-ing, the Touch interface doesn't suit the way I would want to use it, too easy to mess things up by accidentally touching the screen, though if Megaseg released an iPad version, I'd be all over it, especially if I could sync playlists and logs over iCloud...

    There are add-ons for splitting the audio, but then it would be mono, so not ideal, using 2 iPads is not really practical (though a mix of iPhone and iPad might).
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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    Wonder if they will honour pre-orders at that price... now £2599.
    Calumet have confirmed, when I get my D800, it will be at the price I ordered it at

    Lynn did you order yours @ £2,099

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    Re: New computer - desktop PC, laptop or Mac?

    Can't afford one! Well not at the mo and not until I can justify getting one (the £2099 was only up for a few hours and it may have been an error), they do look fab though. That's great you are getting it at the pre-order price.

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