Mizouse

No, direct mode is something completely different then adhoc mode.

http://www.eye.fi/how-it-works/features/direct-mode

http://www.eye.fi/products/compare-cards

All of their cards support it.

Mizouse

there might have been a need for jailbreaking, but it really wasn't necessary.

also the pro version supports raw, so you can send those to your iPad. But since RAW files are much larger, they will take longer to transfer.

2001AudiS4

I FINALLY found an app to do what I want. It took a lot of searching, and purchasing a few different apps. This one cost $3.99 and was well worth it. It is called Private Media Folders - Photos, Video & Office by Ractor. The ONLY negative is that it requires a password to open up the app each time. Kind of annoying, but otherwise a great app. I can create folders, subfolders, and can easily import pictures from the Photo Library and any folders in there. It is fast, unlike any of the other apps I tried, and seems very stable. Has a nice clean look as well.

2001AudiS4

I'm definitely going to pick up a card soon. I doubt I will transfer RAW images to the iPad. I will store them on the second card and just transfer jpgs. I believe each RAW image on my camera is ~16-18MB.

jupitersolo

I'm going to have to read a little about the differences, thanks.

leftride

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2001AudiS4 did you pick up a D7000 (I thought I remember reading that)?

If so, I saw a video on using an eyefi card and a regular SD card. writing RAW to the SD and then jpegs to the eyefi...seemed like a sweet setup, I'll see if I can dig it up...I think it was on DTown TV.

here it is:
http://kelbytv.com/dtowntv/2011/05/05/episode-75/

-Terry White talks about the new Eye-Fi SD cards for wireless uploading and transmission and demos

you'll have to skip through to get to it...at about 18:00

2001AudiS4

love the dual card slots. Currently I use card 1 for RAW images and card 2 for video files. I would do just as you mentioned with an eyefi card. Thanks for the link.

2001AudiS4

I just received the case I ordered on Amazon. It is made by Snugg and its an awesome case. I LOVE it. It is SOOOO much nicer then anything I found in the store, and about half the price as most of what I was finding. Great case, definitely recommend it to others.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QIPH5U

jupitersolo

That's the case I have, at that price it beats anything on the market. And it's not not cheaply.

Mizouse

No magnets built in for auto wake?

I'll wait for something that has the same function as the smartcover.

2001AudiS4

Yeah it does

Sarlacc

www.speckproducts.com

jupitersolo

I you decide to get a stylus, forget Pogo, go with Boxwave or Acase.

Mizouse

Probably would be a better idea to get the iPad before I get a case for it.

Costco

What is so special about an iPad anyway? It's always seemed like a gimped tablet computer to me... yeah there are over 65,000 apps but I'm sure there are over a million actual programs out there. Ease of use? I don't think requiring an adapter for a USB periphery is easy or simple at all. It seems like it is several hundred dollars cheaper than other tablets, though the last time I looked at tablets it was before the iPad... they were basically laptops with swiveling touchscreens.

I know one part of ease of use comes from it's pick up and playability. With a laptop or netbook you have to go through a lengthy shutdown/startup or sleep mode functionality.

I could be wrong on many counts, but the cons heavily outweigh the pros. Someone want to school me? The camera does not impress me at all. Is it appealing because it combines several things (laptop, iPod, universal remote control) together? Making more assumptions here, but I'm sure there is a program available to control Netflix or some other thing from your laptop as well



I can definitely see it's purpose for the OP though.

jupitersolo

Costco, just go hang out in...


https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/negative-people-819603/

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Costco

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Mizouse

2001AudiS4

Generally speaking, I would have agreed with you. Once I started my business I started to see where it can really have value. Now, instead of carrying my briefcase into a house that contains my appointment book, my notebook, my product catalog book (of which I have to constantly update by printing new product picture and info pages), and computer, I can now just bring my iPad. I still have to update my product info, but will be saving on paper and ink, which in itself can save enough to paynfor the iPad quickly. I can also now run a demo of the remote software I will be selling. Keep in mind that I will most likely be using the remote software for larger jobs, with lighting control, multi zone, multi display and more. Being able to demo the control system is an essential sales tool to help sell a $15,000, $20,000 or more job.

After getting it I have found it is pretty useful for personal use too. Browsing the Internet is easy and much lighter to carry around the house then my laptop. The battery on my laptop lasts about an hour and a half. Apple claims 10 hours on the iPad I believe. I charged it when I got it. I used it for two days and it was down to just under 50% before I decided to plug it in. I have not charged it in two days now and it's at 64% and I used it all day yesterday while working on programming the remote software, and my girlfriend used it all night browsing the Internet.

So while I was very skeptical when it first came out, I have been converted into a fan. And I hate Apple, so it's a big thing for me to like it. I am not saying you have to give it a chance, but I bet if you did, you would probably change your mind and find it is actually a pretty useful device.

jupitersolo

Audi, if you want a great writing (note taking and such) app;

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penul...354098826?mt=8

2001AudiS4

I'll take a look. Thanks.

2001AudiS4

I took a couple quick videos to show how quick the remote app is, as well as how the file folder system works. I have a lot more files to upload to that.

<embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http://s1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/ExtremeElectronics/iPad%2520Videos/DSC_6887.mp4">

<embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http://s1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/ExtremeElectronics/iPad%2520Videos/DSC_6890.mp4">

2001AudiS4

Got my Eye-Fi in today too. Took a little bit to get it setup, but is working now. Very cool. Will be nice to use on jobs when I take pictures for my portfolio. I am sure the customers will like it. Afterall, they want to see techy stuff from their tech firm. The only thing I have to say is the range is very limited. I walked 15 feet away and it was CONSIDERABLY slower to upload, and when I went into the next room, it lost all connectivity.

leftride

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it really seems like you are taking advantage of all the iPad has to offer and it seems like it will really help out your sales process...very cool

Costco

Thanks for uploading the pics. Had no idea you could control your Wii and 360 too. Considering how expensive universal remotes can get, having it all merged into one device is very cool. It would certainly be nice for a home user, impressive for the (select) business user, and seems awesome for someone like yourself who uses it for both.

I probably came off a little too skeptic but that's just me. I belong in the negative people thread

2001AudiS4

Nah, you didn't come off too skeptical, just that you haven't had the opportunity to use it in an environment where it can really help you succeed. I felt exactly like you before I started my business, and over time realized how useful it could be for my purposes.

Costco

oh yeah, I meant videos not pics

10 hours, that blows every laptop battery out of the water, including those "extended life" ones that weigh as much as a brick. Indeed, it wasn't very impressive to me but the only experience I've had with it was in an Apple Store and Best Buy for a few minutes at a time.

2001AudiS4

I was having issues getting the Eye-Fi app to upload the pics. Well thats not quite true, it would download, but REALLY slow. It would take a LONG time, and once it downloaded a picture, it would remain blurry for another minute or two as it must have been continuing to download the rest of the image data. I downloaded the Shuttersnitch app (friggin $15) and it again took a bit to get it setup and working. It is a lot faster and works much better. The only problem is that the range is horrible. I have to be standing next to it. Defeats the purpose of being able to create its own Ad Hoc network. I might have to get an inexpensive router to plug in at jobs I wish to use this feature for both to connect to.

leftride

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sucks about the range, i haven't read (since i dont own one) anything about that.

if you are looking for a small AP you might check out an Airport Express, not exactly cheap, but a great size.

only negative i see is you can only administer it from a mac/pc but once it's set up it should be fine.

2001AudiS4

I will play with it for a week or two before deciding what to do. If I can take a bunch of pics and walk closer to the ipad and have them upload fast, it might be ok. The goal is to see the pictures on the larger screen with much better resolution to see if they are keepers. I want to build my portfolio and the better the images the better off the portfolio will look.

jupitersolo

What size files are using?

Mizouse

sucks to hear about the range problems...

2001AudiS4

RAW to card 1 (16 GB SD) and jpeg basic to card 2 (8 GB Eye-Fi)

Fibonacci

I'm waiting for the iPad 258, it should be here in about 18 months.