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WHat do you use your iPad air/mini for?, A survey to see if I should get one
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TSkacakboy
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Jun 18 2014, 12:43 PM, updated 12y ago
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As in my previous post, I am inclined to getting an iPad for note taking and making it part of myself [i.e. music, sports, etc] I've watched the Strength add from Apple and found it inspiring. However, knowing it to be an advertisement, I am cautious. I would like input from you guys, to see what uses can the iPad do well and reliably. So as to add to my decision on buying an iPad air/mini [i've gotten a note10.1 before but it has failed me miserably as the note taking function was not up to scratch and it ended up being a good toy, but nothing more]
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faiz293
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Jun 18 2014, 12:45 PM
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Game, net, photo editing, udang.
Note taking is better if u buy a physical keyboard. I prefer to use my phone.
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TSkacakboy
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Jun 18 2014, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(faiz293 @ Jun 18 2014, 01:45 PM) Game, net, photo editing, udang. Note taking is better if u buy a physical keyboard. I prefer to use my phone. What's udang? Yeah I most probably will get a sleek keyboard if i get the ipad air, but the ipad mini seems able to take notes whilst moving around. Difficult decisions
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ArionLED
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Jun 18 2014, 01:26 PM
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Game, net, Social network.
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faiz293
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Jun 18 2014, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(kacakboy @ Jun 18 2014, 12:48 PM) What's udang? Yeah I most probably will get a sleek keyboard if i get the ipad air, but the ipad mini seems able to take notes whilst moving around. Difficult decisions Have u tested both air n mini? I dont think the size difference is dat much..go to any apple shop n give it a try..personally, i prefer ipad air..coz its smaller than my current ipad 4..n the physical keyboard, the thickness is like u r carrying 2 identical ipad. So wont be dat hard la..i've seen a lot of my mat saleh's friend been using it.
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Townshend
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Jun 18 2014, 05:05 PM
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I mostly use it to browse the internet. Other than that, gaming and apps.
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calvin_ng
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Jun 18 2014, 05:08 PM
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chopping board.... (not so serious)
Youtube (Serious) Facebook Presentation (Very serious buy the VGA dongle) MS office stuff
when I out of office I usually take ipad with me since it just work... no need heavy PC
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dino89
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Jun 18 2014, 10:14 PM
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Surfing Clash of clans Facebook As backup if IPhone spoilt Technically thats it This post has been edited by dino89: Jun 18 2014, 10:15 PM
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ReWeR
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Jun 18 2014, 10:32 PM
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i use it as a mini TV ... really!
you can stream or download many series, movies, shows and bring it with you where you go. (I use VLC to stored videos)
other than that I use it as a large GPS (google map or waze).
use it to open facebook, 9gag, check email, or check movie ticket, or google search something in instant.
but all these required internet.
This post has been edited by ReWeR: Jun 18 2014, 10:34 PM
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TSkacakboy
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Jun 19 2014, 10:11 AM
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so, i see that mostly is videos, web surfing, and games. thanks guys,
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TSkacakboy
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Jun 19 2014, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Jun 18 2014, 06:08 PM) chopping board.... (not so serious) Youtube (Serious) Facebook Presentation (Very serious buy the VGA dongle) MS office stuff when I out of office I usually take ipad with me since it just work... no need heavy PC I'm interested in how you use it for MS office stuff. Is it ok for typing and etc or do you find it troubesome? Is it good in replacing your laptop when you go out to a cafe or something?
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KamisF
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Jun 19 2014, 09:47 PM
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i use it to store my lecture notes so i can read it on the go and save papers (and trees)
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calvin_ng
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Jun 20 2014, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(kacakboy @ Jun 19 2014, 10:14 AM) I'm interested in how you use it for MS office stuff. Is it ok for typing and etc or do you find it troubesome? Is it good in replacing your laptop when you go out to a cafe or something? It is good for simple editing but for a Full presentation from scratch still I use my Macbook Pro... but when I go out for presentation I will carry my Iphone 5 or ipad mini and during presentation when need to do a little changes or simple editing no problem... I dont want to carry such a big laptop very heavy and leaving it in car is NO!!! so ipad with 20hrs ++ Battery life is good
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sai86
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Jun 20 2014, 11:10 AM
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as World Cup on the Go. Entertainment mostly 70% work related = 30%.
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dreamschee
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Jun 28 2014, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(ReWeR @ Jun 18 2014, 10:32 PM) i use it as a mini TV ... really! you can stream or download many series, movies, shows and bring it with you where you go. (I use VLC to stored videos) other than that I use it as a large GPS (google map or waze). use it to open facebook, 9gag, check email, or check movie ticket, or google search something in instant. but all these required internet. you use what apps to download series?
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ReWeR
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Jun 28 2014, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(dreamschee @ Jun 28 2014, 11:18 AM) you use what apps to download series? I stream only, using the app called 'MapleBoy'
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holloway
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Jun 28 2014, 09:30 PM
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clash of clan surfing reading news update world cup social network read book~ gps (waze)
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NoKusshon
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Jun 29 2014, 12:42 AM
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Sorry, maybe wrong thread..want to ask, can iPad use on apple wireless keyboard ? Thank you
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ikanbilis
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Jun 29 2014, 03:45 PM
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Online Boyaa poker Reading books Reading magazine CIMB Itrade
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andrewtho
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Jun 29 2014, 08:21 PM
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Clash of Clans (4-5 hours a day) Web browsing YouTube Doing some research work etc thats about it
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ajay67
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Jul 4 2014, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(kacakboy @ Jun 18 2014, 12:43 PM) As in my previous post, I am inclined to getting an iPad for note taking and making it part of myself [i.e. music, sports, etc] I've watched the Strength add from Apple and found it inspiring. However, knowing it to be an advertisement, I am cautious. I would like input from you guys, to see what uses can the iPad do well and reliably. So as to add to my decision on buying an iPad air/mini [i've gotten a note10.1 before but it has failed me miserably as the note taking function was not up to scratch and it ended up being a good toy, but nothing more] you mean note taking using stylus? i thought samsung note series is better in stylus writing than ipads
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sasuke8678
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Jul 4 2014, 11:28 PM
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Games, movie, photos
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cappuccino vs latte
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Jul 6 2014, 10:19 AM
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Web browsing & social media. From my experience, browse Facebook on iPad have a better user experience than on iPhone.
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SethFellsar
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Jul 8 2014, 04:38 PM
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Games,doing university works,movie, on-go mifi internet and visit our very loveable lowyat website.
P.s as tips, try to buy applecare for extra cover atleast if any screen crack, apple able exchange 1 to 1 for free and buy otter or survivor for extra protection
May soon you able to join the club,=)
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xHj09
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Jul 11 2014, 06:37 PM
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clash of clans mainly
and class to replace hard copy notes
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Arvinaaaaa
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Jul 20 2014, 02:49 PM
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Uni notes and shadow gun dead zone main use
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christcwl9
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Jul 22 2014, 09:48 AM
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^ Engineer ^
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Personal hotspot and Study purposes
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swimfan
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Jul 23 2014, 06:43 AM
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I've been using it to browse the net and check e-mails quickly without having to boot up a computer. It's brilliant as an ebook and/or manga reader too. Streaming TV shows from the computer using Plex works great. I also use it to take notes and sync to other devices using Evernote. Occasionally I'll use it as a recipe book when I'm cooking in the kitches (recommend you use a case/protector for this, obviously). And finally I play games that are (mostly) unique to the iPad like Device 6, Year Walk (now on Steam) and Monument Valley.
Hope this helps!
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02286
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Jul 26 2014, 01:00 AM
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Pdf reading Check email Light meeting 3D model review Social apps Surf net Movie/ drama Gaming
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Seng_Kiat
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Jul 26 2014, 02:08 AM
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QUOTE(SethFellsar @ Jul 8 2014, 04:38 PM) Games,doing university works,movie, on-go mifi internet and visit our very loveable lowyat website. P.s as tips, try to buy applecare for extra cover atleast if any screen crack, apple able exchange 1 to 1 for free and buy otter or survivor for extra protection May soon you able to join the club,=) what universty works you can do with ipad?
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winstonst
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Aug 6 2014, 02:21 PM
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i think the mainly usage of ipad is for entertainment (social media, movie, games, photos) still prefer laptop to doing uni and working stuff anw ipad is great kinda love ipad mini series since its more portable
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khmy2013
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Aug 9 2014, 11:02 PM
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web browsing, SNS website, games (particularly, the famous COC)
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cocooh
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Aug 13 2014, 11:13 AM
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Browsing Lowyat, Flipboard, Godus and Reddit
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ryukick
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Aug 14 2014, 09:56 AM
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Email, surfing net, FB and some light casual games
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Savor_Savvy
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Aug 17 2014, 07:01 AM
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Surfing the web
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Skylinestar
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Aug 17 2014, 08:38 AM
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if u don't have internet, will you get an ipad?
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iVW
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Aug 20 2014, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(SethFellsar @ Jul 8 2014, 04:38 PM) Games,doing university works,movie, on-go mifi internet and visit our very loveable lowyat website. P.s as tips, try to buy applecare for extra cover atleast if any screen crack, apple able exchange 1 to 1 for free and buy otter or survivor for extra protection May soon you able to join the club,=) Apple won't responsible for screen crack due to misuse of the product lol
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robeng
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Sep 18 2014, 12:37 PM
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ipad air user here mostly social media, internet, video editing, photo editing, mail, game coc only oh ya, presentation too.. via apple tv  cool man This post has been edited by robeng: Sep 18 2014, 12:39 PM
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tehb32
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Sep 18 2014, 10:36 PM
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Usually I use it for foreign news reading
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lukeroku
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Oct 4 2014, 06:23 PM
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socialize
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unknowngenius
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Oct 21 2014, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(komandermaut @ Jun 28 2014, 11:30 PM) this is why i bought my ipad mini   What car btw? How to fit it in?
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komandermaut
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Oct 21 2014, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(unknowngenius @ Oct 21 2014, 02:34 PM) What car btw? How to fit it in? bro, this is k5. there is one shop in ara damansara whom able to customise a casing to suit the k5 HU. it was put at the front of the HU connected to AUX by a lightning converter. thus, the steering buttons can be used for playback while at the same time not losing the Infinity speaker sound
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theberry
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Oct 21 2014, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(komandermaut @ Oct 21 2014, 04:50 PM) bro, this is k5. there is one shop in ara damansara whom able to customise a casing to suit the k5 HU. it was put at the front of the HU connected to AUX by a lightning converter. thus, the steering buttons can be used for playback while at the same time not losing the Infinity speaker sound  dont watch when driving
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squarepilot
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Oct 22 2014, 07:32 PM
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as a student
lecture notes. i only bring those latest weekly notes to college, all the old ones will be kept in my tab
tutorial notes. while laptop being the main notes, tab can be used as a tutorial question and answer
flipboard and other news apps - works wonder in tablet
web surfing - light surfing, checking stuff on web. for heavy use notebook is still better
stock watch - KLSE stockwatch to daily monitor stocks and company news and announcement
ebook reader - this depends, i find out ipad is very bad for bed-time reading. colors are too sharp and makes me unable to sleep after rading. ipad mini 2 will do the job better as the color is not too saturated
as i graduated from school now, i hardly take it to my workplace. so now it's more likely a white elephant compared to my school days where i often bring it anywhere i want to. main reason it's getting real lag and there is not much time for me to play with my ipad during work
This post has been edited by squarepilot: Oct 22 2014, 07:58 PM
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flexyx
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Oct 24 2014, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Aug 17 2014, 08:38 AM) if u don't have internet, will you get an ipad? Of course not.
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NightFelix
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Oct 24 2014, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Aug 17 2014, 08:38 AM) if u don't have internet, will you get an ipad? You got FREE WiFi at Mcdonald.
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Dark9
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Oct 27 2014, 08:50 AM
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New Member
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social net youtube games (coc, bomb beach  ) mail online banking (cimb, maybank2u) internet
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crash_makers
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Oct 29 2014, 11:14 PM
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1) COC 2) Tv Series and Movie watching (sync em with VLC) 2) Social Media 3) Skype (prefer on Iphone/MBP though) 4) Reading Magazine and ebook before sleep
for serious work i always carry my MBP to work/school. imho ipad air is to big for me.maybe i should consider ipad mini retina. rarely bring ipad out and when i do i use a some el cheapo flip case to protect from damages and scratch
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dhui
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Nov 1 2014, 10:27 PM
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Browsing Internet...
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eymc
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Nov 2 2014, 02:13 AM
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apparently no more VLC...don't ever delete your copy in the ipad!!
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rathian_mhfu
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Nov 4 2014, 01:25 AM
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QUOTE(komandermaut @ Oct 21 2014, 04:50 PM) bro, this is k5. there is one shop in ara damansara whom able to customise a casing to suit the k5 HU. it was put at the front of the HU connected to AUX by a lightning converter. thus, the steering buttons can be used for playback while at the same time not losing the Infinity speaker sound  nice..can it be done to other car model?
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seancorr
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Nov 4 2014, 01:31 AM
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Hmm...social media, games, emails and surfing?
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nanamizuki
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Nov 4 2014, 02:05 AM
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QUOTE(eymc @ Nov 2 2014, 02:13 AM) apparently no more VLC...don't ever delete your copy in the ipad!! Omg just realize that. Will keep vlc in my iPad forever
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seancorr
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Nov 4 2014, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(nanamizuki @ Nov 4 2014, 02:05 AM) Omg just realize that. Will keep vlc in my iPad forever  How come they still list it on their website? http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-ios.html
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zuhairi1991
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Nov 4 2014, 02:28 PM
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just play monopoly with the ipad..
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nanamizuki
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Nov 4 2014, 04:00 PM
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QUOTE(seancorr @ Nov 4 2014, 11:45 AM) How come they still list it on their website? http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-ios.htmlNo idea, maybe they VLC dev also dont know their app got pulled out from appstore haha
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komandermaut
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Nov 4 2014, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(rathian_mhfu @ Nov 4 2014, 01:25 AM) nice..can it be done to other car model? im not sure bro, that you need to ask the shop. it is custom made, so if there is demand, i believe he can do that for you.
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seancorr
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Nov 4 2014, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(nanamizuki @ Nov 4 2014, 04:00 PM) No idea, maybe they VLC dev also dont know their app got pulled out from appstore haha  Possibly...sooner or later there will be hoohah from the rest of the world on why it was taken out. Wait for Apple respond to that!
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zuhairi1991
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Nov 4 2014, 07:53 PM
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QUOTE(rathian_mhfu @ Nov 4 2014, 01:25 AM) nice..can it be done to other car model? try i-Mtab.. use ipad mini model..
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MiseriGhost
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Nov 8 2014, 06:11 PM
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Surfing......
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andrekua2
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Nov 10 2014, 10:42 AM
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Actually iPad is not really what I would buy to watch movie. It sucks. I bought Acer W4 for movies and productivity. Much better than iPad.
Still I had 3 iPads for myself, wife and kids. Really enjoy it since I only need to buy app/game once and had them on all 3 iPads. Gaming performance is iPad main attraction. Lots of games, paid or free, and best of all was the image quality and smoothness compared to Android. Another usage was for reading manga. This though depends on whether you are willing to pay USD5 for them. I rarely use them for emails because of the limitations, but Facebook, web browsing, online shopping are not bad at all.
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darth5zaft
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Nov 21 2014, 12:36 AM
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surfing the net playing games stream movies and tv show from my xperia z3 hangout reading from playbook read manga still haven't found a way to download pirated movie and tv show sometimes rent old movies that i can't torrent.
that's about it.
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Shoki
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Dec 1 2014, 12:49 AM
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Games like Hearthstone. Safari.
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mym123
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Dec 7 2014, 08:54 AM
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Getting Started

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Surfing the internet Games Tools like calculator, currency converter, weather etc...
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Boykidz93
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Dec 7 2014, 02:41 PM
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READ exam notes, convert into keynote / use powerpoint, game, surfing lowyat, youtube
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kongming
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Dec 9 2014, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(kacakboy @ Jun 18 2014, 12:43 PM) As in my previous post, I am inclined to getting an iPad for note taking and making it part of myself [i.e. music, sports, etc] I've watched the Strength add from Apple and found it inspiring. However, knowing it to be an advertisement, I am cautious. I would like input from you guys, to see what uses can the iPad do well and reliably. So as to add to my decision on buying an iPad air/mini [i've gotten a note10.1 before but it has failed me miserably as the note taking function was not up to scratch and it ended up being a good toy, but nothing more] For learning purpose such as downloading education apps, learninng English, sufing.
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darth5zaft
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Dec 12 2014, 01:28 PM
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few things that ipad has that android dont have is itunes u, really nice thing to educate yourself as well as itunes store for movies that coudnt be torrent.
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NightFelix
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Dec 26 2014, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(darth5zaft @ Dec 12 2014, 01:28 PM) few things that ipad has that android dont have is itunes u, really nice thing to educate yourself as well as itunes store for movies that coudnt be torrent. Things that I have been missing is, the freaking Google doesn't allow those Music/Movie outside of US. Also there is no e-Magazine available to subscribe on Google. Dam..
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Mavik
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Dec 29 2014, 09:07 AM
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Patience is a virtue
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1) Work emails 2) Work calendar 3) Personal emails 4) Note taking using Evernote 5) Surfing the web 6) Play games (Simcity, Family Guy, Hearthstone, Star Wars Commander, Star Wars GD) 7) Productivity Suite of items (MS Office, Google Drive, Dropbox)
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darth5zaft
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Dec 31 2014, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Dec 26 2014, 02:04 PM) Things that I have been missing is, the freaking Google doesn't allow those Music/Movie outside of US. Also there is no e-Magazine available to subscribe on Google. Dam.. but itunes dont have books. have to purchase through Google play to read it on ipad.
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NightFelix
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Dec 31 2014, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(darth5zaft @ Dec 31 2014, 03:52 PM) but itunes dont have books. have to purchase through Google play to read it on ipad. Maybe I read magazine more than study books
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darth5zaft
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Dec 31 2014, 08:33 PM
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Anyway anyone know how to download movie from mega or mediafire, I could easily do it with Windows and Android, but have no idea how to do it on ios.
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KannaSai1
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Jan 2 2015, 08:03 AM
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QUOTE(kacakboy @ Jun 18 2014, 12:48 PM) What's udang? Yeah I most probably will get a sleek keyboard if i get the ipad air, but the ipad mini seems able to take notes whilst moving around. Difficult decisions Udang = prawn , aka p0rn
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KannaSai1
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Jan 2 2015, 08:05 AM
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QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Nov 10 2014, 10:42 AM) Actually iPad is not really what I would buy to watch movie. It sucks. I bought Acer W4 for movies and productivity. Much better than iPad. Still I had 3 iPads for myself, wife and kids. Really enjoy it since I only need to buy app/game once and had them on all 3 iPads. Gaming performance is iPad main attraction. Lots of games, paid or free, and best of all was the image quality and smoothness compared to Android. Another usage was for reading manga. This though depends on whether you are willing to pay USD5 for them. I rarely use them for emails because of the limitations, but Facebook, web browsing, online shopping are not bad at all. Less ram than andriod but smoother .
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FeLLGuard1991
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Jan 9 2015, 12:01 PM
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I use my Ipad mini to do the following: 1) Surf web, manga etc 2) Make notes with Note apps 3) Make/record music w Garageband 4) Games
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5) MAKE MONEY
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Ask_Yip
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Jan 12 2015, 10:12 AM
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>game >net >take note >impressed girls
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afiqishak
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Jan 12 2015, 10:39 AM
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game and surfing. to save battery life on my phone. hehe
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