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So I was recommending the iPad over a net book and someone made a comment about being worried about typing a 2000 word post on it when she’s on the road. She made a valid point, so I thought I’d try to write a post completely on the iPad; to see if it was really a viable option. Hint: I’m doing it right now, isn’t it exciting being a part of my experiment? You’re welcome.
So, when I first got the iPad in July, I must admit it took a while for me to get used to typing on it in big chunks. However, as I get more used to it, it’s quite intuitive and pretty easy as long as you make use of some of the features.
- First of all, use the landscape orientation. I don’t recommend it in the phone because it really doesn’t make enough of a difference, but on the iPad, the landscape orientation is almost as big as a keyboard and very easy to get used to.
- Second, utilize auto correct. If you look at what you’re typing and not at the keyboard, you’ll see how useful auto correct is. As you type, autocorrect is hard at work and as a “guess” pops up, just hit the space bar and poof, your word is there.
- Which brings us to the next tip… When you’re typing contractions, don’t worry about apostrophes. As you type, auto correct will take care of those too.
One caveat: It did take a while, however to figure out that there’s no scroll bar within the post area and that you have to press and hold within the post area and slowly drag downward if you need to move to a lower point in the post when editing.
In conclusion, I believe that the iPad is a viable option when you’re on the road. Of course a laptop would be easier and I don’t have any experience with a net book, but at least the iPad isn’t a PC, right?
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I must admit, I do not own one of these. As much as I’d like to. And I do not own a netbook. As much as I’d like to. In general, I really just want a portable unit that I can write on (rough drafts, letters, communication, blog posts, etc.) and if I had my way, I’d be going for a MacBook Pro, but alas, that is not in the financial cards at the moment.
That being said, I will say that the iPad is appealing to me on so many levels. Guess I just gotta keep the wishes going…
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@Jo Anne, I have a macbook pro that I bought three years ago. I’m probably going to need an upgrade by next year and I have to tell you, I’m going with the macbook. It’s like $1000 cheaper and does everything I need. We have a mini too and I’m surprised by how much power that thing has. I guess what I’m saying is that I no longer think the “Pro” is necessary. Although it is beautiful.
