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magnum
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... too much history on this most prolific thread to read too far back, so apologies if the sale of used iPads is covered earlier.
... anyone have ideas of the rough cost of a used iPad1, or iPad2 here in Bangkok?... would they be a good bet as a used product?.... what about general availability and where to buy?
... the user is my kid... Internet... games... viewing movies... light weight stuff.
Thanks!
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:39 am on Nov. 24, 2011
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magnum
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Quote: from magnum on 2:39 pm on Nov. 24, 2011
... anyone have ideas of the rough cost of a used iPad1, or iPad2 here in Bangkok?.. would they be a good bet as a used product?... what about general availability and where to buy?
... partially answering my own question here... found a couple listed on Craig's List: iPad 2 models, in box, 64GB, one at THB 16,000, one at THB17,900... both do the transaction in person.
... seems easy enough... meet... turn them on... test run... give them the money... take the iPad... gone.
... are these afflicted Apple disciples who wouldn't be caught dead with an older model, soon to be replaced?... goods that could register later as stolen?... possibly disabled?
... help here guys... am I exposing myself here?... or, is this normal product turnover for iPad lovers, about whgose culture I know nothing.
... and... the prices?... seem reasonable?
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 2:26 am on Nov. 24, 2011
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bkkz
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I was going to suggest Craigslist but you beat me to it. For the first generation iPads I'd pay half the price of the iPad 2. I picked up a 16 Gb wifi version recently for 8,000 B.
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 3:41 am on Nov. 24, 2011
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BKKdreaming
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Hi
scan you use a iPhone 3 or 4 and have it send out a Wifi signal to use with an iPad ?
I am having a hard time finding a cheap Wifi-3G iPad, most of the cheaper ones are Wifi only.
Also someone told me you can "crack" a iPad so that it can use non-apple apps, is that easy ?
Thanks again
Bk
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 1:23 pm on Dec. 5, 2011
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from BKKdreaming on 2:23 am on Dec. 6, 2011
scan you use a iPhone 3 or 4 and have it send out a Wifi signal to use with an iPad ?
Yes, if your iPhone is unlocked and not restricted by the carrier - in Thailand, absolutely possible.
Quote: from BKKdreaming on 2:23 am on Dec. 6, 2011
Also someone told me you can "crack" a iPad so that it can use non-apple apps, is that easy ?
Possible, not particularly difficult, but not the smartest thing to do.
Why would you want to do so? Invariably, you end up with:
- getting stuck several versions behind of the current operating system, unable to perform a simple OS update.
- subject to various instabilities, less battery life, being more crash-prone.
- in some cases, unable to reboot your iPad, unless you are connected to a computer to 're-crack' it.
In a nutshell, I don't advise cracking your iPad - and there are nearly no reasons to do so.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 9:11 pm on Dec. 5, 2011
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BKKdreaming
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Can you use a 3g iPad as a phone ?
And how would you do that ?
I would think you could using Skype etc but what about using the sim card ?
Thanks BK
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:36 pm on Jan. 17, 2012
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DrLove
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can you use a iPhone 3 or 4 and have it send out a Wifi signal to use with an iPad ?
I use my Iphone 4S as a Wifi base station and after turning the option on it gives you a password so you can use the Wifi signal on other devices.
I use my Iphone 4S 3G signal to use it on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 when outside. I occasionally provide a friend with my signal so he can use it to download apps on his Galaxy S.
Can you use a 3g iPad as a phone ?
Not out of the box, but there are apps like Voxer who allow you to send realtime voice & text messages or even pictures over the 3G network.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:12 pm on Jan. 17, 2012
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DaffyDuck
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New iPad reviews are in - it's the best iPad ever, and still remains the best of breed in the iPad space (what competitors like to call the "tablet space") :
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/New-iPad-Reviews-What-Citics-Are-Saying-777785/
Here are some of the themes that have been coming up in all the new iPad reviews that have landed.
1. The Retina Display is incredible
Nearly all new iPad reviewers can agree that the Retina Display found in Apple’s tablet is top-notch. And why wouldn’t it be? The screen boasts a higher resolution that any HDTV on the market, and is a major step up over the standard display found in Apple’s iPad 2. Look for the new iPad’s Retina Display to be its chief selling point.
2. The new iPad is slightly heavier
Just about every reviewer has mentioned that the new iPad is slightly heavier than its predecessor. However, only the New York Times’ David Pogue took too much issue with it, saying that the slate will feel a bit heavy and cumbersome to iPad 2 owners after prolonged use.
3. The 4G LTE is nice
Although Apple didn’t spend too much time discussing the 4G LTE found in the new iPad, several reviewers say it was a treat to be able to connect to the ultra-high-speed network from the device. However, be warned that coverage is not universal right now, with Verizon Wireless only covering 200 million people and AT&T hoping to get to 150 million by year’s end.
4. It’s the same old thing
Take a look at the iPad 2 and the new iPad. See many differences? No? Well, neither did the reviewers. But the folks over at the Verge didn’t think that was necessarily a bad thing, saying that that the device’s design is still “best in breed” in the tablet space. So, as long as Apple’s decision to not deliver a new look doesn’t both you, the new iPad should make you quite happy.
5. iOS 5.1 isn’t groundbreaking
Apple’s iOS 5.1 is out now for iPhone and iPad owners. The update, which was released last week, comes with few improvements over its predecessor, iOS 5, making it a less-than-groundbreaking launch. The reviewers noted that fact, and indicated that those who are comfortable using iOS 5 on the iPhone or iPad now will feel right at home with iOS 5.1.
6. iOS is still the top OS, though
Despite iOS 5.1 not being a groundbreaking launch, it’s important to point out that the reviewers believe it’s still a top-notch option in the new iPad. There is a good reason for this. Apple’s iOS platform is the best mobile operating system out there, delivering high-quality features, intuitive design, and security. What’s not to like?
7. The improved camera matters
One of the biggest complaints with the iPad 2 has been its camera. In the new iPad, reviewers say the improved camera matters quite a bit, delivering far better picture quality and a level of video recording that we just don’t find in sub-$1,000 devices any longer. Expect the new iPad’s camera to impress you when you break the device out of the box.
8. Apple lovers will love it
If there’s anything to be said about the new iPad is that it comes with a decidedly “Apple” feel. And that means today’s Apple fans will fall in love with the device. Apple fully understands what it takes to be successful, and it knows how to attract its loyal fanbase. The new iPad’s design and features reflect that.
9. It justifies the price
If nothing else, Apple’s new iPad makes it abundantly clear that the company knows how to price products. Sure, $499 and $629 is expensive for a tablet featuring 16GB of storage, but it’s also spot-on in the market, if it’s compared to competing devices. Plus, if Apple’s device really is the best tablet on the market, as nearly all the reviewers say, wouldn’t that make it an even better buy? Say what you will about dropping $500 or more for a tablet, but Apple’s new iPad pricing might just make sense.
10. It might just be the best iPad ever
When it’s all said and done and the reviewers had the chance to consider the new iPad as a whole package, it became abundantly clear that this was yet another improvement over previous tablets from Apple. Simply put, Apple has done it again -- the third-generation iPad is its best yet.
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 10:51 pm on Mar. 15, 2012
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DaffyDuck
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Obviously, I'm getting mine in the next couple of weeks -- but I have an issue with it, though not Apple's fault.
It's LTE -- or rather, the notable lack of any *global* LTE. Heck, even in the US there are separate models for Verizon or AT&T, while they both use the 700MHz band for LTE, one uses the upper section of that band, and one uses the lower section. Apple supports 2100MHz and 700MHz in their two models.
The current state of LTE chipsets does not yet provide a true global multi-band model, particularly since half the countries in the world that have committed to deploying LTE don't know what frequencies they will be using (Thailand's still up in the air), and the rest use the 800, 1800 or 2600 MHz bands.
In other words, the global LTE situation is a major mess, so Apple's decisions come as no surprise - the new iPad, at this point in time, is essentially North America only. Even models available in other markets have a disclaimer stating that 4G LTE will only work on AT&T's bands - or, for example in Hong Kong, you can't even purchase the 4G model, they are only selling the WiFi model.
The good news comes in the form of 3G compatibility - which the new iPad provides in a global spanning manner (it should work pretty much anywhere, and is unlocked) and offering HSPA+, which is able to outperform the current LTE offerings in many ways.
As long as you have a carrier that supports HSPA+, you can enjoy speeds exceeding the prior iPad's 2 7.2MBps, potentially reaching speeds as high as 42MBps.
Now, as for Thailand - who knows when the new iPad will arrive in Thailand, and while it will work with the regular 3G service offered by TRUE, that one is restricted to the aforementioned 7.2MBps.
If you want HSPA+ support, you *can* get it - via TRUEmove H.
Truemove launched a new network called Truemove H. It’s main advantage is data speeds of up to 42 Mbps, which they are calling 3G+ as it can’t officially be called 4G. The requirement for 4G is 100 Mbps or higher. (DTAC Happy and 12Call both offer speeds up to 42Mbps.)
The big downside of this service is that you must get a new SIM or apply to port your number.
This isn't a big problem for iPad service, which doesn't require a voice plan, just data. It is something to consider if you have an iPhone 4S and you wanted the faster speeds HSPA+ provides.
Why these hassles?? Because the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) allocate phone numbers to the various networks. Since the Truemove H network belongs to CAT, and True /Real Move is the builder and operator, Truemove H/CAT/Real Move numbers are separate allocations from Truemove.
This also means that the My 3G service from CAT and Truemove H are the same service on the same 850 MHz UMTS/WCDMA network. You need to have a 3G 850 MHz compatible mobile device to use the service - like the iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or iPad 3 (note: the iPhone 4 does not support HSPA+).
Truemove H key facts:
-Network: 850 MHz UMTS/WCDMA
-3G format: HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access) with peak speed of 42 Mbps
-Network coverage: Bangkok and 16 provinces
- CAT ( My 3G ) is wholesaling 3G capacity to Real Move, which is a True subsidiary. Real Move is providing its service under the TrueMove H brand.
Current rates for 3G+ / TRUEmove H are reasonable and in line with previous rates:
649 Baht gets you 3GB of 3G+
759 Baht gets you unlimited 3G+ for up to 3GB of traffic, after which it is throttled to 384KBps
899 Baht gets you unlimited 3G+ for up to 5GB of traffic, after which it is throttled to 384KBps
1699 Baht gets you unlimited 3G+ for up to 10GB of traffic, after which it is throttled to 384KBps
The last one is useful if you plan on using the hotspot feature of the new iPad, to share network access with up to 5 other devices, though otherwise I would probably just use the 899 plan. They all come with unlimited access to TRUE's WiFi hotspots.
Note: for an iPad plan, you *must* configure the SIM either previously in an iPhone (or other phone) or just have the staff at a TRUE store pre-configure the SIM for you, before you insert it. Monthly top-ups can easily be done remotely via your bank account.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 11:31 pm on Mar. 15, 2012
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dirty guru
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I bought an apple I Pad 3 weeks ago....
And that one is awesome....
They should come with warnings....
May not sleep as much.
Didn't know an even more advanced one was on the way
Might give this one to my youngest daughter and upgrade.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 12:32 am on Mar. 16, 2012
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