Category Archives: iPad Stuff

Discussions about items to enhance the iPad’s durability, functionality, aesthetics, etc.

A Brush with Genius

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

I’ve tried using my Targus stylus for some basic drawings on my iPad.  It did not go well, mostly because I have very little artistic ability.  But while some people have managed to do some pretty impressive artwork with a Sharpie, there … Continue reading →

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Need a 2nd Screen? Try Air Display

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Last weekend I was juggling SPSS software data sets, output, a word document and statistics notes all on the same Mac laptop screen. And then I discovered the Air Display app… This allowed me to move some of my work … Continue reading →

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iPad Triple Interface Dongle

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Dear Santa, The triple interface dongle just went on sale today. Sure hope you know how much I would love one of these for my stocking. In case you haven’t seen this yet, perhaps we could cut a deal. I … Continue reading →

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iPad, Speakers and Docking Units

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

One of the ways I work through mental blocks at work is to stop what I’m doing to “play” a bit. Its that change of activity that generally gives me new inspiration for things like working on a grant budget! … Continue reading →

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Gadgets on a Budget

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Thinking about teachers using the iPad, I’ve also been considering the kinds of “add-ons” they might want.  Many of the brand name cases, cords, styluses, apps, etc.  come with a hefty sticker price.  Lately, I’ve begun to notice some budget … Continue reading →

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Stylus Technology

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

Mary Elizabeth’s post got me thinking – about her recommendation of the Pogo Stylus, and the cheepie knock off ones I got on Amazon for under a buck (they aren’t bad by the way – a good place to start).  … Continue reading →

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Pogo Sketch, the juicy pen for the iPad

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

I am list maker. There is something so satisfying about checking off items on a to-do list with a really great juicy pen. Although I prefer to compose long forms of writing at my computer keyboard, there are times when … Continue reading →

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VGA out apps

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

During a recent webinar discussion on iPads and accessories, mention was made of A/V cables and projectors. Since I already have the Rocketfish Composite A/V cable for iPod, I decided to spend some time experimenting with the cable hooked up … Continue reading →

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iPad Twitter Users

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

After doing some research for a project this morning, I logged into Twitter to see who is tweeting information about the iPad. Here are a few of the users I found for those interested in following: iPadBeyond, iPadFans, iPadForums, iPadGuru, … Continue reading →

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Competition for the iPad?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by

After the iPad was released I was curious who would develop similar devices. After reading “Seven Alternatives to The iPad,” “Seven More iPad Alternatives” and “Slate Wars:15 Tablets That Could Rival Apple’s iPad” I thought I would share the highpoints … Continue reading →

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