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Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Marie — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:41:50 GMT

Thanks Candis, I put it on a list to add when I get to know Mini better.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:06:04 GMT

Marie:

Barbara:

Marie , WTG ,I kinda did that except I got a Kindle Fire HD, and A fabulous leather book cover for it . I'm loving it . Barbara

Way to go Barbara, we do have to treat ourselves once and awhile. I haven't looked into the book part of my "Mini", that's her name, but I've been on QCA, taken pics and generally browsing so far. I found a free app for figuring out how much fabric to buy for a particular pattern, how to figure out the triangles for an on point layout, etc. I think I'm really going to love it.

Block Fab HD is a free app. Try that if you already don't have it. Great site...... Congrats on IPad! I love mine!

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Marie — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:48:59 GMT

Barbara:

Marie , WTG ,I kinda did that except I got a Kindle Fire HD, and A fabulous leather book cover for it . I'm loving it . Barbara

Way to go Barbara, we do have to treat ourselves once and awhile. I haven't looked into the book part of my "Mini", that's her name, but I've been on QCA, taken pics and generally browsing so far. I found a free app for figuring out how much fabric to buy for a particular pattern, how to figure out the triangles for an on point layout, etc. I think I'm really going to love it.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Barbara — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:56:25 GMT

Marie , WTG ,I kinda did that except I got a Kindle Fire HD, and A fabulous leather book cover for it . I'm loving it . Barbara

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Kris — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:54:09 GMT

Maggie:

Thanks Kris, so far it does everything I need it to do but haven't really read from it. I got a reference book from the library and loaded it and reading was good but so far the physical books I have wanted haven't been available as an ebook yet. I'm too cheap to buy them Glad you got your Nook early!

Maggie,

I always check the library before I get a book. There are certain authors I buy but I, too, am cheap this way. I also wait for under $5. and free Fridays.

DH and I actually bought the Nook for his niece so it was funny when I got the same thing from his parents.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Kris — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:51:56 GMT

Marie:
I went out to the Apple Store in Dedham, Legacy Place, with my son Chris and Jack, MDH, bought me an Ipad mini for my birthday/Christmas present. I'm loving it so far but still a long way to go before I will learn all it will do. Any help from you all will be greatly appreciated. Just played with it for a little while this afternoon but tonight in front of the TV I'll get more acquainted.

Woo hoo Marie. Nice gift you got. They're fun to play with. The more you play the more you learn.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Marie — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:46:35 GMT

Thanks Bonita but don't rush things, I have til the 21st to say I'm 74. : ) Hell I'll be three quarters of a century old soon. WOW can't even believe it!

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Bonita — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:29:14 GMT

Joni:
have an ACER Android, with WIFI...love it, internet, books, games. The size is just right for travel and i can also use MIFI when no WIFI available.

Joni, that's what I have too. I love it and as soon as I figure out how to send a reply back to the qca I really will love it. I can send e-mails to family and friends just not to this site. ???

Congrats Marie on your new toy.You're going to love it. And a Happy Birthday to you.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Marie — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:20:10 GMT

Well since we are confessing................I went out to the Apple Store in Dedham, Legacy Place, with my son Chris and Jack, MDH, bought me an Ipad mini for my birthday/Christmas present. I'm loving it so far but still a long way to go before I will learn all it will do. Any help from you all will be greatly appreciated. Just played with it for a little while this afternoon but tonight in front of the TV I'll get more acquainted.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Joni — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:06:34 GMT

I have an ACER Android, with WIFI...love it, internet, books, games. The size is just right for travel and i can also use MIFI when no WIFI available.

Once my great niece got her cell phone and texting, she no longer used it so gave it to me, thanks to Dad (my nephew).

I have friend with i-pads, tablets and everything that's the latest, I can only use 1 at a time so will just use what I'm privileged to have for now.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Maggie — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:05:40 GMT

Thanks Kris, so far it does everything I need it to do but haven't really read from it. I got a reference book from the library and loaded it and reading was good but so far the physical books I have wanted haven't been available as an ebook yet. I'm too cheap to buy them Glad you got your Nook early!

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Kris — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:14:34 GMT

Maggie,

I'm glad you got something you like. WTG.

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Maggie — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:06:45 GMT

okay, I guess its time I fess up. As soon as I got my credit from Amazon I used it and some Amazon gift cards my daughter had (we traded $$) I Bought the iPad 2 -- absolutely love it. I can view all my movies on it and read magazines, post to QCA and read books. Decided against the mini because its too close to the size of my iPod touch. I have been watching Quilting Arts and have been able to download and view their digital media. I'm not sure the iPad Retina is worth its price to me but the iPad 2 is perfect for me. Even found a cover/stand in gray suede for less than $20 and a stylus/pen for $5 at Big Lots. I'm groovin'!

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Debbie — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:45:07 GMT

Maggie - I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab, first one and love it. still some limitations but Consumer Reports have ranked it the best after iPad. I've had mine for over a year but would love to upgrade to Tab 2. it'll be awhile before I can do that and who knows what they'll have out then. I have not been able to post or maybe I just didn't think I could and haven't tried.

Re: I-Pad vs. Tablet

Kris — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:12:11 GMT

Quick update:

I got the Nook HD+ for Christmas (yep we've already celebrated). As with any mobile device there are limitations but, over all, I like it. I can leave my laptop at home and use this at work. Nice size and not too heavy.

I can post to QCA but the quotes don't work well.

I can view crafts videos (love that) but can't see any on QNNtv (bummer).

Netflix is available and my digital copy movies on Ultraviolet link with my Nook library (sweet).

Email works great and I love that I can borrow library books directly from the device. No need for computer. I still don't enjoy reading with a back light so my old Nook Simple Touch will still be used until I get comfortable with the backlight.

I can do the fabshop hop too.