crimsoncorundum has been kind enough to share her knowledge of iPod Touch and other IOS devices in her most recent LJ entry. She covers quite a few topics, including free e-book apps and the pros and cons of certain e-book readers. I'll fully admit that I'm still a hopeless newbie when it comes to iPod Touch, but I think even seasoned users might learn something they didn't know before. It's also great if you're thinking of buying an e-book reader, or would like more information on the subject in general. Anywaaaaaay, here's
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About the iPod Touch and other IOS devices
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I'm a recent convert to Stanza as my ebook reader. Why? Cos it let's you download from AO3. Plus, it's easy to use.
Do you have a favourite?
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*Smacks forehead* Sincerest apologies. I didn't realize the post was f-locked. I swear that I've got to pay more attention when I link to people's posts. *g* I've asked
I'm a recent convert to Stanza as my ebook reader. Why? Cos it let's you download from AO3. Plus, it's easy to use.
Yeah, Stanza is awesome for that very reason. I love being able to download fic from AO3, especially as you can do so without having a wireless connection for your Touch.
Do you have a favourite?
To be honest, I've barely had any time to play with the Touch, which is mostly my own fault. In my defence, I've had it less than two weeks. Still...Maybe once I finish what I truly hope will be my last fic (for at least a few months). That might free up a bit of time. *g*
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I love my touch for games. I was quite addicted to Cluedo there for awhile. And that unblock me game. So hard sometimes! And the hangman one is fun too! Cute little animations.
The touch is pretty easy to figure out, so you'll definitely have no problems. I guess that's why the iPod range is so popular - because it's so easy to use.
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No worries. She said she didn't realize she had f-locked the post. You should be able to read it now. :-)
I love my touch for games. I was quite addicted to Cluedo there for awhile. And that unblock me game. So hard sometimes! And the hangman one is fun too! Cute little animations.
Ooooh! I'll have to check out Cluedo some time. My whole family would get a kick out of that game. :-)
The touch is pretty easy to figure out, so you'll definitely have no problems. I guess that's why the iPod range is so popular - because it's so easy to use.
Yes, the touch does seem pretty easy to use. Okay, I couldn't figure out how to connect to my parents' wireless connection, but that was my own fault. Other than that, it's been really good. I just need to find more time to play with it. Might also help if I went somewhere with a wireless connection (like a coffee shop).
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I finally started to look into what new features the 3rd generation will give me. Voice memo which is fun and voice commands for music which is hilarious! I kept trying to get it to give me Patrick and it keep insisting I wanted Metric! It doesn't like The Stump apparently. I can also multitask now. If I click the home button twice it'll open apps on the bottom of the display! Nice not to have to go through the home screen when I want to turn off music.
All fun stuff, but if you decide to upgrade I'd hold out for 4th or 5th I think. You need a camera or video to make the upgrade really worth it. Not that the third isn't great, but the second covered the basics really well I think. Of course now that I've hopefully fixed the glitching I might be seduced by the faster processing speed.
Have you had any luck setting up the wireless yet? It's pretty fun to lay on the couch and surf.
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The 3rd generation features sound really cool, especially if they've provided another option for accessing apps. All the same, I'll hold out for 4th or 5th if I do upgrade at some point.
I have to confess that I still haven't had any luck setting up wireless. I went to a Timothy's with wi-fi and it wouldn't let me connect. I'm going to try to do some research on it this weekend if there's time. I'm guessing that there's probably some extremely obvious step I'm missing. *g*
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What's happening instead?
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Thanks for the words of wisdom and advice. :-)