Posts by Bagman

Last time I checked my econ book, it said that when demand outstrips supply, the cost of the items go up accordingly. Only someone as strong as Apple can attempt to upend that truism, and have enough clout to back it up. Only Apple,...

I use the ipad2 to help eliminate the constant fiddling with paper in the cockpit (I still carry backup paper charts and plates). It is a custom mount I made with the help of a mounting system manufactured in Australia. It is...

Quote: Originally Posted by Slurpy Pretty pathetic how you would choose this thread to ask such an asinine question, having absolutely nothing to do with the subject matter. It's actually quite clear your insensitive criticism is the...

Quote: Originally Posted by palegolas Yeah, exactly my thoughts. Is network video really suitable for playing games? Many games are dependant on the lowest possible latency. Video over wireless network... is it really low latency/ fast...

I have also tried to play RR2 on the ipad2 with a dongle and HDMI cable - not practical, as the cable pulls out the connection, particularly with a racing game that fully utilizes the ipad as a steering wheel. Can someone enlighten me...

Quote: Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Kubrick How about iPeak for the name? Isn't that a bit premature, although preferable to ED

Quote: Originally Posted by Constable Odo I have to agree. Wall Street is looking for any reason or chink in Apple's armor to drive the price way down. If record revenue quarters can't move Apple stock upward, any minor miss will drop...

I was amazed that my iPad2 gave accurate altitude data on my plane trip to Vegas last weekend. The Foreflight App for pilots was within 200 feet of accuracy on the trip, which is much better than my old Garmin unit, which was accurate...

Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism Thanks, but I also own TomTom. I haven’t opted for in-app traffic data. It’s not something I experience often, for which I’m very happy. I also use Navigon (and will use Navigon...

Quote: Originally Posted by NeilM That appears to be a Photoshopped fake. Follow the line of the forefinger from the upper right side of the phone to the left of the phone. Doesn't work. Take your own phone and hold it like that. You...