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The iPad Air has arrived

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I'm typing this on my iPad Air.  So far, big thumbs up.

i had an iPad 3 which is what I used most morning s and evenings to post and respond here.  The air has two major improvements over the 3.  First, it's noticeably lighter which makes holding it much easier.  Second, they shrunk the sides of it which makes it easier to reach the keyboard.  I'm able to yep probably around 50 word per minute on the Air versus maybe 30 on the iPad 3.

if you have an older iPad, I recommend it. I actually chose this over the iPad mini retina and am pleased with that choice.

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Mine was delivered yesterday. So far, I'd say it's a worthwhile investment. I can't say I'll phase out my Surface Pro but I do like the iPad Air. Each has its advantages, I guess. The Surface Pro is more to my liking, though.

Reply #52 from Elemental Forums Top

Got my iPad air today, although the cover doesn't arrive until next week. So far, it's one hell of an upgrade from the iPad 2.

Sorry to Apple, but it still doesn't make me want a Mac.

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Reply #53 from JoeUser Forums Top

Just arrived.  Svelt, NOT flimsy.

Reply #54 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Daiwa, reply 53

Just arrived.  Svelt, NOT flimsy.
End of Daiwa's quote

 

So you, your kid, a friend, someone...........could accidentally sit on it and it wouldn't give up the ghost?     O:)

 

I ask because all current tablets/phones etc. devices currently owned by me can easily withstand such an 'accident'.......that is what I'm looking for.   If it can't be accidentally sat on and survive I'm not really interested.......

Reply #55 from JoeUser Forums Top

I suspect its tolerance for such a physical insult would depend on: 1) the size/weight of the 'sitter', 2) the velocity/moment of inertia and angle of attack of the 'sitting', and 3) the nature of the surface upon which the 'sitting' occurs.

I'm pretty sure anything can be broken. ;)

Reply #56 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Daiwa, reply 55
I'm pretty sure anything can be broken.  ;)  
End of Daiwa's quote

 

Of course, but since there are no youtube videos yet of people using their iPad Air's as hammers etc. I was attempting to get info from you as to just how 'NOT flimsy'......not flimsy is......hehe

Reply #57 from JoeUser Forums Top

Can't remember the name of the site, the one that tests them all in commercial blenders...

Reply #58 from JoeUser Forums Top

Luv ya, Monk, but I don't anticipate using mine as a 'test bed', at least not in that way. ;)

 

Seems highly resistant to twist and bend, however.  FWIW.

Reply #59 from JoeUser Forums Top

Like it a lot so far.  Browser pages load nearly instantly, as do most apps.  Waiting for a Logitech keyboard case (ordered), then it will be oso suhweet.

Now if it would just print.

Reply #60 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Daiwa, reply 59
oso suhweet.
End of Daiwa's quote

 

Is that hipster speak?   O:)

Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top

my daughter is going to buy the new ipad mini when it's released and we'll trade. she really likes the ipad air and i think i'll be happy with the mini. she will have a surface 2 pro (or whatever it's called now) and the ipad air. hopefully, she'll be set for a couple years or so.

Reply #62 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting the_Monk, reply 60
Is that hipster speak?
End of the_Monk's quote

Abzorootly, Daddy-O.