Then we can make local calls and use the maps feature with the GPS to find our way around. We have two smartphones, an iPad, and a netbook between us. Why should each device have its own data plan? Have you considered a device like the MiFi? Then you can buy just one sim card and share it between all of your devices. The screen is rather screamingly bright for night reading even at its lowest setting.
Its one of the few only? The Thrive should reduce the weight and size of the netbook while improving the screen and maintaining the USB hosting. Thanks for sharing your travels!
I recently saw a couple with ipads in the desert north of Timbuktu. They are everywhere now and are definitely the better option for tougher conditions. Nice review! I was in Italy recently and purchased a chip for g3 connection but it did not work in my ipad2. So can tell me how the person you met in Italy was able to work around this? I bought an iPad in the US with 3G and have been using it in other countries with no problem whatsoever.
Must be something else. In fact if want to upload in the iPad photo from a DSLR witha compact falsh, need to connect directly the camera, via usb cable, to the iPAd usb dongle. Hey I would have to agree, The Ipad is an awesome travel gadget.. I also would like to add that within the next few years the ipad devices will start replacing laptops.
Acer, Hp, and a few others have already started this process.. Amazing article. I agree with every single point. I read this on my new iPad and I totally cannot wait to travel with it. Interesting but — travelling with an iPad, a phone, a laptop… Basically is travelling with all the stuff you have at home.
Last year I took just the iPhone 4. I used it as my camera, I blogged from it, edited photos, used it with tv out in hostels, downloaded new content, called home with Skype…. I also slept easily on Indian trains and Bolivian buses knowing the only thing of value I had with me was the reassuring lump I was sleeping on! I am a minimalist I guess…. Have fun. It is an iOS programmers conference. People show up with all these cool and fascinating ideas of what to do with iPhones and iPads.
Many people have commented on the eye strain and thus do not develop better tools or applications for reading. I look forward to seeing and hearing more about your adventures travelling with an iPad. The Kindle works much better in sunlight, especially when using guidebooks while out and about.
Kindle also allows you to keep the iPad battery more charged for important things! Really enjoyed a recent 3 week trip to Italy using the iPad and Kindle while leaving the lapper at home. Macbooks for blogs, bigger projects, etc. I think iCloud will solve many of those problems at least for apps, music and documents. There is a terrific app for blogging on the iPad. It is called Blogsy and is so great it feels native to the iPad.
I use it consistently with my Wordpress blog. Great post! Although I disagree slightly about not being able to blog and writing documents on the ipad 2. I recently got mine and my immediate sole purpose for getting one was to quickly take notes during conferences and panel meetings that I attend.
I use my iPad2 to post comments, on forums, blog. I do however have a bluetooth keyboard that is also a cover for my iPad2 that I use. Makes it easier to type. I have small hands though so this size of keyboard works for me. I believe you can transfer photos with an eye-fi, but the next generation should make it much easier to do. I do have international coverage. I enjoyed reading this post. I carry both for different purposes. Good to read your story about your Ipad.
There is very little need for them anymore. There is nothing you would never need to install from DVD as all the apps are in the app store in the cloud. As for the USB port, the only thing I can think of that would require it would be a camera, and you can get an adaptor for that.
It looks great. Hi Gar, good post. I agree, having my iPad replace my laptop on my last few trips. Only vs1. Thanks for sharing! You answered my main question, i. And you confirm my assumption that it is good for consuming but not so much for large scale content production. I also like to produce my content while travelling therefore I schlepp a laptop around. Did you ever feel it made you a mark?
It is not cumbersome at all. That is the whole point of it. It is very small and lightweight. As I mentioned, you can carry it in a pocket if the pocket is big enough or you could even tuck it between a folded newspaper if you were worried about it getting attention. I have an iPad and I am planning on bringing it with me for my upcoming two month backpacking trip to Europe.
My question is about photos. I am taking my DSLR with me and am looking for the best way to backup or upload my photos while I am gone. I have the iPad camera attachment and use that to take the photos from my camera to the iPad, but when I try and use Dropbox to upload them to my gallery it takes far too long and many uploads fail. I have USB hard drives that I carry with me.
Interesting to see how things are working out for you with the ipad — I remember when you got it. I had no idea Osmos was a PC Game. It seem so intuitive that you would use touch to make it work.
International Travel The only thing which you need to consider for international travel are the 3G iPads. A few tips: Not all countries have the iPad yet. If you are going somewhere that is less developed, check ahead to see if there is a carrier which has micro SIM cards which you can use.
Rogers in Canada will not let non-Canadians register. I put it in my iPad and went through the registration process. I got stopped, however, when I had to put in my credit card information. It turns out whoever designed the form you have to fill out made it such that only Canadian provinces could be entered.
Consider getting a Boingo account. Boingo has over , wifi hotspots around the world. Odds are you can find a place to use your Boingo account wherever you are.
I was able to use my Boingo account almost everywhere in Switzerland and you can also log on to the municipal wifi network in Bangkok with it.
Your Boingo account with work with any model of iPad. Disclosure: Boingo sponsors me and I have been a customer since If you are concerned about theft, buy a Scottevest. Their jackets have an internal pocket which holds an iPad. I travel with a Fleece 5.
Photography I have to confess that the first thing I thought of when I heard the iPad announcement was that it would be a great way to showcase my photos. Favorite Apps: Google Earth : Google Earth for the iPad is great, however, you have to be connected to the internet to make it work. Reading Despite everything else I mention in this post, the 1 thing I use my iPad for is reading.
Games Be honest with yourself. Media There might be some debate on the Kindle vs the iPad as an ebook reader, but there is no question that the iPad is probably the best mobile platform for viewing video. Content Creation As a blogger, much of what I do involves writing or photo editing. Here is what she has to say about traveling with kids and an iPad: I have two preschoolers, and they are in love with our iPad.
Summary There is an argument to be made for the iPad being the greatest travel gadget ever made. How do you upload photos from your ipad to smug mug? I was holding out for a better screen to show off photos and it looks like Apple has delivered. For photos, try snapseed.
I love tweaking photos with it and then posting them to fb. And when RIM goes out of business while you are traveling?? There are no other issues browsing. I do travel with all my stuff :. The device is too large and heavy to be held steady. The screen is hard to view in direct sunlight, the camera is mediocre, and you just look plain stupid doing it.
Or just pull out your smartphone: it will yield better results. Of course, there are two sides to any story, and for every skeptic, we have a fan. I have met frequent travelers who carry a smartphone, MacBook, and iPad all at once and say the tablet is the device they use most. In the case of digital nomads who work primarily on iPads, a MacBook Air would solve all of the problems with writing, adding links, editing photographs, and app availability and features, without adding much more bulk than an iPad Pro.
One of the few instances where I can see the point of carrying an iPad while working from the road is if your other devices run on Android or Windows. For those who are traveling without trying to work, my suggestion would be to pack a smartphone, camera, and Kindle. Most travelers carry a combination of these devices, and they cover almost any electronic needs that arise during a vacation.
The iPad sits right near the top of that list. Many people have fully embraced the ebook trend, foregoing the weight of paper copies. These are largely dedicated to ebook use, with features focused specifically on enhancing the reading experience. The Paperwhite offers many of the same features for around half the price, and is our top Kindle pick for travelers as a result.
Smaller, less-powerful iPad models are cheaper, but you could still buy three or four Paperwhites for the money. In that case, an iPad could kill those two birds in one stone, albeit not do either job as well as a dedicated device. For everyone else, though, the combination of smartphone, e-reader, and optional camera offers far better results for any travel-related task. Get our regular email updates with the latest travel tech news, tips, and articles. We'll also send over our free page guide, packed with useful hints and advice to get you started!
No spam ever, and you can leave any time. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your personal information. Please check your email for a message from us. You'll need to click the button in that email to confirm your details. An iPad is, pretty much, a bigger iPhone. If you are already own a laptop and a smartphone especially if they are Apple-based , an iPad will offer you nothing new except a hole in your bank account, and a big, heavy gadget to find space for in your bag and try not to break.
My advice? Direct your hard-earned money towards another device that offers the same functionality as an iPad, but with added benefits. Your eyes, fingers, and sanity will thank you. If you are a regular traveler, invest in an iPhone: the 6. A roaming writer and tech enthusiast, Patricia has been wandering the globe for odd years. She only vaguely remembers life before the Internet, but will forever long for the days in which mobile phone batteries lasted for over a week.
I agree that doing tons of detail work is easier on a laptop than an ipad. But having just the ipad on the road helps me focus on responding to email, taking notes and writing articles, rather than posting on my website etc which is still possible, though slower.
I initially bought a portable keyboard, but quickly adapted to typing directly on the ipad, which I can do with speed and with no more errors than on a laptop. As a photographer, I like to have access to all my photos without hooking up an external drive. So happy to have more Apple-related articles on Too Many Adapters — thanks and looking foreward to more!
What a terrible article from start to finish. Just reads like an unbalanced rant against iPads. I expect better from this site. Give me a break. How very condescending. Can the screen's touch get worse or maybe also the processor if too heavy objects lie on the screen?
Posted on Sep 11, AM. Page content loaded. Sep 11, AM in response to euus In response to euus. Sep 11, AM. Oki thanks, how much weight are we talking about? If something that weights, let's say 1 kilo will lie on it, will the screen get damaged? The iPad is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. Of course it can get damaged in a backpack, etc. My suggestion would be to use common sense first and try to avoid exposing the iPad to situations where it may become damaged.
In your backpack, I would suggest getting a nonbulky case for it to provide some protection from the books, lunches, soda cans, etc. I understand. That's what I was looking for, how durable they are. I haven't had it in any bad situations, except the time when someone put two staplers on it, hopefully that isn't too dangerous.
I assume you are talking about cases. If you are storing the iPad in a backpack with books and other things, I think you would want something that has the least amount of bulk but can protect the ipad.
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