Originally Posted by Nat (Post 131254)

My latest install was Qrushr Girls. I think it's more meant for women who are single, but the thing I find awesome about it is that it has a sort of gaydar built into it - it uses your current location and tells you what other lesbians you are near. I wish there were one for LGBTQ that didn't have this weird hookup/relationship energy - but just functioned more in a pride/networky way. I downloaded it to check out how the radar worked though, and there are definitely other people in my area who say, "I'm happy in a relationship - just wanted to be on the map" so it sounds like people are subverting its purpose a bit. :)

Damnit I want real-ass gaydar on my iphone now. :)

Originally Posted by Waldo (Post 131241)

I tried it. I read a lot. And there are a couple of issues with reading on the iPad. First, it's heavy. Compared to the iPad the kindle is light as a feather and easy to hold in one hand. Even in a bookcase it's lighter. Second, it's back-lit. Which presents a couple of issues. Most notably - just try to read it outside in the sun. Or even on an overcast day. Good luck. Even in a well lit room it can be difficult. Finally, if you read for hours at a time, as I do, you'll wind up with some pretty serious eye fatigue. I'll not give up my Kindle until there's a better reading experience.

The iPad is great for a number of things, reading just isn't one of them.

Originally Posted by Linus (Post 131329)

Hrmm.. That's good to know. I wonder if the 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen will be lighter. I tend to not read outside so the glare issue never would have occurred to me but I wonder if something like this would help?

Perhaps the need for an app that could allow one to read while reducing eye fatigue.

Originally Posted by Medusa (Post 66489)

Favorite iPhone apps?


Arwen was here last weekend and she kept whipping out her iPhone to "listen" to songs on the radio and her phone would recognize the song!

SHAZAM! I HAD to get it!

Any other favorites?

Originally Posted by Freckle-K (Post 131714)

And I love the app that transcribes my voice to txt messages!

Originally Posted by Linus (Post 131719)

Can you find out which app that is? I'd be very interested in that. :)

Originally Posted by Freckle-K (Post 131722)

It's Dragon Dictation by Nuance Communications

Originally Posted by Chancie (Post 131176)

Originally Posted by SuperFemme (Post 137232)

I am a MAC virgin, and find myself desperately wanting an Ipad.

I am afraid I am to lame to convert though.

Originally Posted by Waldo (Post 139123)

Linus just get a bumper for it. I'm a minimalist and like a naked phone but finally relented and got a bumper. Pretty happy with it.

Originally Posted by waxnrope (Post 131311)

thanks, Linus. I have the macbook pro, so can run windows, but at home, I only use the mac part, the windows is just idle now ... no need for it at all at the moment. I just wish there was Publisher for mac (maybe there is now?), for some reason, I did really well with that app and I do miss it.

Originally Posted by Linus (Post 138711)

Welp. My students this week warned me that the iPhone would change everything.. and they were pretty much right. I downloaded some neat apps like RedLaser (allows me to get bar codes and find out where it's cheaper), ColorSplash (see my gallery and the blue flowers for what that does) and JotNot Pro (allows me to use my iPhone as a mini-scanner -- easier expenses!). This thing has been sooooo awesome!

I will say the battery still needs to be better but then again, I'm pushing the envelope on it. I will say that it's nice that AT&T created an app so I can track my usage (minutes and data). I can see what I use daily and if I'm getting near limits. :)

Originally Posted by Linus (Post 139152)

I looked at the Bumper but I want some a little more durable for the runs between airport gates, etc. :) I did get another one so that will come this week.