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jasonw1239
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:35 pm

serleran wrote:OK, maybe someone here can help... my work just gave me an iPad. What the hell am I going to use it for? I don't travel for work and it does not come with WiFi access (it can access other networks if you know the SSID and password) so its basically a bigger MP3 player (and wussier, at only 14 GB).

If you had one, what would you use it for? Seems pointless to me.

I would put any RPG PDF files on it and use it as a reference library.
That said, I am not rushing out to buy one. If I do purchase a pad computer it will be one that is running a Windows platform so that I will be fully compatible with my other computers.

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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:09 pm

serleran wrote:OK, maybe someone here can help... my work just gave me an iPad. What the hell am I going to use it for? I don't travel for work and it does not come with WiFi access (it can access other networks if you know the SSID and password) so its basically a bigger MP3 player (and wussier, at only 14 GB).

If you had one, what would you use it for? Seems pointless to me.

Your employer purchased you an IPad? Pretty much a waste of resources if you ask me unless they expect you to support them as part of your job. It's a cool toy and has some interesting uses but I cant imagine someone using it much for work. No integrated keyboard, only runs specific programs, compatibility issues with Windows applications, etc.

You don't like your job, you don't strike. You go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way. - Homer Simpson

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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:13 pm

Yes, my employer purchased one for me. We provide an app used on the device, but I do not support that product line. It's a nice gesture... I'm just not sure what I'll use it for other than a glorified MP3 player which is what it is doing right now.

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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:43 pm

Kingofpain89 wrote:
Your employer purchased you an IPad? Pretty much a waste of resources if you ask me unless they expect you to support them as part of your job. It's a cool toy and has some interesting uses but I cant imagine someone using it much for work. No integrated keyboard, only runs specific programs, compatibility issues with Windows applications, etc.

I own one, and agree with the posts above.
If you cannot access the Internet, it's basically an sub-standard laptop.

If you had wifi and 3G, then it's a good little gadget.
I use it as a NetBook for doing things (like this) that I'm
restricted from doing at work.
But it lacks multitasking and Flash player capability.

I download LOTS of RPG PDF files to it, use the Kindle reader,
and I really like the eBay, NatGeo, and Scrabble apps.
And of course Plants vs. Zombies.

I would not shell out the money for Pages, Numbers, etc
There are free word processors and spreadsheets that do just
as good a job.

If I were to grade it on a 1-100 scale, I'd give it an 80.
I'd give my wife's HP Win7 notebook an 85.
And that's saying something because I really don't like Windows.

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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:43 pm

serleran wrote:OK, maybe someone here can help... my work just gave me an iPad. What the hell am I going to use it for? I don't travel for work and it does not come with WiFi access (it can access other networks if you know the SSID and password) so its basically a bigger MP3 player (and wussier, at only 14 GB).

If you had one, what would you use it for? Seems pointless to me.

There's an app that a friend of mine has, in which he physically shakes his iPad for the function of a random number generator!

I know... $800.00 for an RNG... it does look cool though...

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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:48 pm

Kingofpain89 wrote:
Your employer purchased you an IPad? Pretty much a waste of resources if you ask me unless they expect you to support them as part of your job. It's a cool toy and has some interesting uses but I cant imagine someone using it much for work. No integrated keyboard, only runs specific programs, compatibility issues with Windows applications, etc.

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:29 am

Plaag wrote:
Heck could add the 90's into that too, though they were better. 'Chucky' got them a Superbowl win though.

ShaneG.

"Chucky" appeared to take credit for the Super Bowl run.

Tony Dungy built the Super Bowl winners.

How did the Buccaneers do with "Chucky" after that? Have you heard him on Monday Night Football? He's an idiot.

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:03 am

No more fish and chips for you Londoners.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 25528.html

Why can't you guys have rats and alligators like everyone else?

You don't like your job, you don't strike. You go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way. - Homer Simpson

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:47 am

Kingofpain89 wrote:No more fish and chips for you Londoners.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 25528.html

Why can't you guys have rats and alligators like everyone else?

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:16 am

Kingofpain89 wrote:No more fish and chips for you Londoners.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 25528.html

Why can't you guys have rats and alligators like everyone else?

I see the problem, it's in Leicester Square, the main tourist area for Americans...

Seriously though, that is one serious amount of fat to be shifted! Mind you, talking of alligators, the news reported a drunk Aussie riding on one yesterday!

EDIT - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10611973

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:36 am

JohnGaunt wrote:Stone-to-flesh gone awry?

Perhaps the lair of the Lard Golems... Beware!!!

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Gee, Mrs. Cleaver ... That certainly is a lovely dress.

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:17 am

Death by Suffocation..?

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:01 am

Kingofpain89 wrote:Yeah...its pretty awful. I've read quite a few people are unhappy with it. Can't be any worse than being a Tampa Bay Bucs fan during the 70's and 80's though. Really gotta feel sorry for those poor bastards. Ugly uniforms and bad teams.

Don't tell me that you've never heard of the Houston Astros. Remember to 'rainbow' uniforms of the 70s?

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:27 am

SimperingToad wrote:Don't tell me that you've never heard of the Houston Astros. Remember to 'rainbow' uniforms of the 70s?

I almost posted a pic yesterday of that uniform! You mean this one?

http://rocksoft.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/10-houston-astros.jpg

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:39 am

ashmire13 wrote:
...Mind you, talking of alligators, the news reported a drunk Aussie riding on one yesterday!

EDIT - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10611973

I heard that on the radio last night. Brilliant. I love the quote too:

"The man staggered back to the pub bleeding heavily. " :lol:

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Kingofpain89
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:54 am

SimperingToad wrote:Don't tell me that you've never heard of the Houston Astros. Remember to 'rainbow' uniforms of the 70s?

Yes, I live in Texas and I've never heard of the Houston Astros. :roll:

As ugly as those uniforms were, they are automatically excluded from any "ugliest uniforms of all time" list because of the star. Any uniform with a star on it gets a free pass.

Uhh....except this one:

:lol:

Edit: Apparently someone didnt like me linking to their picture of the Denver Broncos 1966 uniforms. Oh well.

You don't like your job, you don't strike. You go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way. - Homer Simpson

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:07 pm

red_bus wrote:
"The man staggered back to the pub bleeding heavily. "

Better than heading for the nearest hospital surely!

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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:51 pm

RE HOUSTON ASTRO RAINBOW UNIFORMS--

I thought those were the coolest thing I'd ever seen at the time. In fact I collected a complete set of baseball cards for the Astros in '78 because I liked them so much.

Of course, I was 9 years old at the time. :oops:

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