FDX: iPad vs Laptop

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12-08-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fr8rcaptain

Ahhh...go to the apple website and watch the Lion teaser. Theyre making the MacBooks look more like an iPad and visa versa. Yes, the MacBooks will run apps....

I think they're just taking some of the UI elements and cues from the iPad and bringing them to the Mac, but that it's still running Mac apps. Still, I guess it would be a nice option to be able to run iOS apps on your Mac. I can't think of any multi-touch gestures that have specific aim points except the keyboard, and obviously you'll have a real keyboard as a substitute.

I'll change my answer to "probably not, but I sort of hope they do."

12-08-2010, 05:38 PM

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Balut: Is "LogMeIn" working well for you?

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I sold my laptop and bought the 16GB 3G iPad back in June. I primarily use my device for email and internet. It works for me. Here are some FDX specific issues/workarounds I use:

Cannot run BidX on the iPad. My workaround is to use LogMeIn to remotely access my home PC for my bid if I am on the road. Currently using the free service with the $30 app, but there are cheaper alternatives of the same thing.

I've got an IPad and the only thing I think I'll miss is BidX. How would rate this App that controls your home computer from your IPad.?

12-09-2010, 03:07 AM

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I've got an IPad and the only thing I think I'll miss is BidX. How would rate this App that controls your home computer from your IPad.?

It works great for me. I've only used it when on a wireless connection, so I haven't noticed any speed problems. Takes some getting used to how you control the mouse, but not difficult. LogMeIn app is on sale today for $19.99, but there is another remote desktop control app called JumpDesktop that is always $19.99. You can always setup the LogMeIn Free account on the website, then try remote access via Safari to try it out. You don't need the app to make it work, but you do need to install software on your home computer so your iPad can control it.

12-09-2010, 10:36 AM

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iSSH is a nice client for VNC. Supports SSH, VNC via SSH tunnel and public key authentication so you've got a direct, secure connection to your remote computer, not through an intermediate service. If those terms, dynamic DNS and port forwarding don't make your Unix senses all tingly, let me add my recommendation for LogMeIn.