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Scott Heiferman (@heif) destroys an iPad using a sledge hammer at the New York Tech Meetup (#nytm).

“Sometimes you have to use the Internet to get off the Internet. Other times you use a sledge hammer to get off the Internet.”


Almost free movies on the iPad My Blu-ray collection is now in the double digits, and I recently discovered the reward for purchasing “Special Edition” sets. Special Edition usually means 3 discs: an extra disc for special features, and an extra disc called the “Digital Copy.” Also, they are often the same price as the single Blu-ray disc on Amazon (occasionally cheaper too). I ignored these discs assuming they were just regular DVDs. However, upon further inspection, I discovered how awesome they are. 1. Stick the Digital Copy into your computer. 2. iTunes automatically launches and asks for a code. 3. Enter the code (found in the Blu-ray box). 4. 1+ GB version of the movie starts downloading. Free. 5. Sync that version onto your iPad. 6. Sweet.

Almost free movies on the iPad

My Blu-ray collection is now in the double digits, and I recently discovered the reward for purchasing “Special Edition” sets. Special Edition usually means 3 discs: an extra disc for special features, and an extra disc called the “Digital Copy.” Also, they are often the same price as the single Blu-ray disc on Amazon (occasionally cheaper too).

I ignored these discs assuming they were just regular DVDs. However, upon further inspection, I discovered how awesome they are.

1. Stick the Digital Copy into your computer.

2. iTunes automatically launches and asks for a code.

3. Enter the code (found in the Blu-ray box).

4. 1+ GB version of the movie starts downloading. Free.

5. Sync that version onto your iPad.

6. Sweet.


Dash Four - Foursquare for iPad Still waiting for some basic features like “where are my friends?” Dash Four website // iTunes.

Dash Four - Foursquare for iPad

Still waiting for some basic features like “where are my friends?”

Dash Four website // iTunes.


Impossible! “An iPad has been previously synced with this computer.” Um, really? That seems unlikely considering they were released only a few hours before I connected it. Very strange.

Impossible!

“An iPad has been previously synced with this computer.”

Um, really? That seems unlikely considering they were released only a few hours before I connected it. Very strange.


My #iPad showing tehdik.com Narcissistic? Maybe. It was the first website I opened.

My #iPad showing tehdik.com

Narcissistic? Maybe. It was the first website I opened.


Our Favorite Apps on the iPad

We can all (mostly) agree that the iPad is an awesome new product that we are all (some of us) eager to purchase. Along with the new hardware should come some amazing upgrades to our favorite apps to take advantage of the larger screen. Here’s a list of the apps I’m particularly excited about.

Photoshop

Using your fingers to adjust brightness, contrast, and make other changes to your photos on the large screen will be an amazing experience. It can be frustrating trying to be accurate with adjustments on the smaller iPhone screen. Yes, I realize that the photos will have to come from emails or the Photos app since the iPad doesn’t have a camera. That’s why I hope the Flickr app will someday integrate Picnik similar to the Flickr website.

Epicurious

The iPad will make a great cooking companion. Put it in the dock on your counter, open your new recipe and cook away. Just be careful to not splash any oil on the screen.

Chess

Playing chess on a tiny screen can be challenging at times. Maybe I’m getting old but the pieces are starting to blend together. I also move the wrong pieces occasionally. Yes, this is embarrassing. The larger screen will definitely fix this.

Touchpad

Whether you have an iMac in your bedroom or a Mac Mini connected to your high definition TV in your living room, controlling the mouse and keyboard remotely has become as simple as launching an app. I use Touchpad several times per day to control my computer from the couch. My only complaint is, again, accuracy on the iPhone. Problem solved.

Byline

Byline is my favorite Google Reader app. It’s definitely worth the $3.99. This is how I consume most of my news/blog content. Finally, I’ll be able to read on a book-sized screen.

What apps are you excited about using on the iPad?


Sitting in a chair demonstrating the iPad. Love it.

Sitting in a chair demonstrating the iPad. Love it.