A few years a go my eldest son gave me an iPad for my Birthday, maybe 3-4 years ago.
Recently I've tried to download some apps and been told that my iPad is not compatible with these apps.
I've done all the updating etc that can be done but have had to accept that this 'good as new, not a scratch on it' iPad is now pretty much obsolete and only good for reading books an playing cards as I can't download new apps.
So, here's the new one. larger than my old one and brilliant.
Other son bought me a pen with a dobber on one end and nib for drawing on the other end and that is also great.
I could have bought a cheaper android but I think its worth splashing out for an iPad as they are so efficient and I didn't have a moments bother with my other one.
If you're wondering about the stand. It's a cook book stand and I can use the iPad without holding it, especially good for playing Scrabble.
The other bit of technology that's a bother at the moment is actually trying to get the internet working properly.
We're fed up with watching the little wheel going around when trying to stream.
Today a new hub is supposed to be arriving and let's hope that it fixes the problem.
There's nothing worse than getting into a film or you tube and getting the pesky wheel half way through.
I am wondering though if it's to do with so many people working from home and of course now that the kids are off school they'll all be on the games but we'll see.
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Just ordered a bit of shopping from the co-op.
Wonderful for quick delivery.
I ordered at 9 0'clock this and it will be here between 11 and 12, can't get better than that.
Hope you all have a relaxing Easter and the weather stays good.
Briony
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i use other halfs ancient ipad it can be a pig to find the right apps everythings geared to phones these days
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're well organised there. Nice to have the right equipment. I am struggling on with one camera with a scratched lens, and an older camera with worn out batteries that constantly need charging.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any buffering problems with the desk top computer, but the smaller Samsung struggles because it's old. I wish I knew a bit more about technology.
Congratulations! a new iPad that's great, I've had mine since 2014 but it still seems to be working ok thank goodness. I use mine for reading and downloading patterns mostly if I want to do anything online I use my PC. It's so frustrating when your Wi-Fi isn't working properly I hope the new hub does the trick. Have a lovely Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteI have a mini bean bag to put my I pad on.It is great if I am following a pattern but also great on my lap(and it keeps me warm!)for playing games etc.
ReplyDeleteGuys (and gals) that old tablet of your Mum's is ideal for watching wildlife videos on.... I love 'bird watching'. xxxx Mr T
ReplyDeleteMeow Tigger,this is Lily from Leicester and I love bird watching too.My sister though,Tiara,prefers mouse watching and brought my Mam a lovely gift of a live one when she had gone to bed a few months ago.My Mam wasnt very impressed though.xxx
DeleteDo you have BT? We got a new BT hub last year and it made a huge difference. It came with a bunch of stuff we don't need or use (a new TV box, for example) but oh well. I know what you mean about the iPad frustration. I feel like I update my computer and phone constantly!
ReplyDeleteAfter a lot of rangling with virgin they have finally given in and are sending a new hub. You've given me hope knowing that yours is much better now.
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I think you will love that new iPad! I prop up the old phone I use for television shows with a rice bag. Very low tech around here!
ReplyDeleteyou know how much I love techie stuff.. good idea to get the new one, we get so much pleasure from them.. as long as its standing no matter the stand... have fun
ReplyDeleteOur granddaughter has an iPad that is a few years old, and already it won't update. For the money we spend on them, they need to make them last longer!! They are made well enough, but I guess they get lots more money this way.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty sad that a device that new is already obsolete. I guess it's a tricky way of getting us to keep buying new products.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new toy, Briony, and I hope your internet connection gets fixed too. I am an absolute boob when it comes to technological things so I admire you for pursuing problems with your equipment, to try and fix everything. I'd probably toss the stuff out the window, mutter to myself how much I hate technology, and go call someone with my rotary telephone on the coffee table. *haha* ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteObsolescence seems to be built in to modern devices but we have a Sony radio alarm clock that has served us efficiently for the past forty years.
ReplyDeletelove the cookbook stand idea, why have I never thought of that...
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent idea! I have an ancient android tablet that is now only good for reading and solitaire. My late husband bought it for me, so it would be hard for me to get rid of it. I haven't run an Apple for a long time (besides my iPhone) but perhaps I should consider an iPad.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret, thankyou for your comment. Regarding the Ipad, I would thoroughly recommend them, I have never had a moments problem with mine.
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