Apple iPad and Logos

As you probably know, Apple just announced the iPad today. We will be able to access our Logos libraries in a new way using that device. Although the iPod/IPhone app is wonderful, being able to read on a larger screen will be just fantastic.

Check it out and, as said in another post, if I've violated forum guidelines by posting the video, please forgive me Logos. It's just so exciting being able to utilize another tool to study God's most precious Holy word because after all, that's truly what it is about for us.

Blessings,

Christina

http://www.apple.com/ipad/ipad-video/

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john joyce

Oh goody a giant iphone! same price as a (good) laptop. I think this apple will remain the forbidden fruit for me.

John

Tom Gindrup

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83212#Comment_83212

Any word from Logos about updating L4 to use the entire screen of the iPad?

Tom Reynolds

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83212#Comment_83212

Oh goody a giant iphone! same price as a (good) laptop. I think this apple will remain the forbidden fruit for me.

I certainly won't be buying one either.

John Kaess

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83262#Comment_83262

Bigger, sharper, easier to read than the Kindle and in color, also full web access and email, AND it can read logos books!! seems like a good deal to me, especially compared to the Kindle DX.

Stephen

I'd love to see how Logos looks on it! I have an iPhone but for me the screen is a little small for extended reading. I can't wait to see what Logos does with it.

Gabe Powell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83286#Comment_83286

Same price as a good laptop? I suppose its all in how you define "good" (and what you use it fore). It's just $10 more than a Kindle DX and has so much more functionality, not the least of which includes reading Logos books.

I would really like to see what the Logos app looks like on it, and I would probably buy the iPad for the primary purpose of being my Logos reader.

Jacob Hantla

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83303#Comment_83303

My primary purpose in getting one (when I finish school in 2 years) would be as a Logos reader.

Josh

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83308#Comment_83308

This was good news for me today. I can see myself in the not-so-distant future buying an iPad. However, one of the big reasons would be to run L4. SO...........

To all the good people down at Logos...if your reading this...PLEASE update and improve the Logos iPhone app (or create a separate one) for use on the iPad and allow us to download our entire library on to the iPad. This way I don't need an internet connection to study. I'd like to be able to read any book in my library on the iPad like I would on a Kindle device.

A.A. van der Leij

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83398#Comment_83398

I'me very excited about this. I love Logos, but when I need to read, I prefer to sit in my comfy chair, instead of on my deskchair, behind my pc. I've been waiting a long time for this device. And on top of it, I get so much extra's. This is really a blessing for me. But now I need to figure out if I can simply buy one in America, and will I be able to use it in Europe. I mean, different powerplugs/voltage, does this give me problems. And what is this 3G, is it usefull for me to wait for this, or don't I need it. If anyone can give me any advice about this, I'm very greatful.

Friedrich

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83439#Comment_83439

I'me very excited about this. I love Logos, but when I need to read, I prefer to sit in my comfy chair, instead of on my deskchair, behind my pc. I've been waiting a long time for this device. And on top of it, I get so much extra's. This is really a blessing for me. But now I need to figure out if I can simply buy one in America, and will I be able to use it in Europe. I mean, different powerplugs/voltage, does this give me problems. And what is this 3G, is it usefull for me to wait for this, or don't I need it. If anyone can give me any advice about this, I'm very greatful.

3G refers to specific cell phone technology. Faster, etc. You guys in europe probably have 8G [:P]

spitzerpl

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83280#Comment_83280

Bigger, sharper, easier to read than the Kindle and in color, also full web access and email, AND it can read logos books!! seems like a good deal to me, especially compared to the Kindle DX.

By in large, I think the IPad will be a flop. That being said, it is perfect for our niche little group; Logos users. Logos already has solid footing with its Iphone App, so they don't have to start over. People have been asking for a Kindle/Logos marriage. The big thing is going to be how good ebooks/Logos looks on the screen. Will it be as pleasant on the eyes as e-ink? I wouldn't dream of it without first seeing how Logos is going to work on it and how many books Logos is ultimately able to make available on it, but it certainly has my ears perked. I can imagine myself studying on my computer, coming across a book I want to read through, quickly marking it as a Mobile "To Read.", picking up my IPad at night and reading myself to sleep. I think I'll call mine an Lpad....

Brent Hoefling

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83517#Comment_83517

i may get one at some point if i get the cash to burn. otherwise for the price, I can get a couple netbooks with more functionality and software available. compared to the kindle, though i am not sure. there really isn't a compare. the kindle uses electronic paper format for the screen. it was never intended to have color, it's not good for reading. they dont' even have a backlight for that reason. it is two different markets. both pretty vertical. I have a tablet PC already that works great with the full version of L4, so having an ipad isn't that tempting for me. we'll see. I am guessint the torches and pitchforks will come out from teh Blackberry users if Logos gets an ipad app going before a BB one, though.

TCBlack

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83238#Comment_83238

Any word from Logos about updating L4 to use the entire screen of the iPad?

Only this (potentially tantalizing...yet equitably vague) tweet from Bob Pritchett

iPhone's size constrained design; harder (not impossible) to build ugly. iPad software could be more like desktop software....
--Twitter / Bob Pritchett

as for me... iyawn.[|-)]

Damian McGrath

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83530#Comment_83530

iPhone's size constrained design; harder (not impossible) to build ugly. iPad software could be more like desktop software....
--Twitter / Bob Pritchett

Twitter is no excuse for incredibly poor English usage: harder (not impossible) to build ugly... Is Bob proud that they were able to make the application incredibly ugly even given the size constraints?

Terry Poperszky

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83517#Comment_83517

By in large, I think the IPad will be a flop.

I think I'll call mine an Lpad....

Somebody seems to be of two minds here, what was the verse about a double minded man? [;)]

I do not think that the iPad success will rival Apple's run with the iPhone or iPod. With that said, I think there will be a lot of people that will find that it will do enough things for them that make it worth while. I will be getting one, and after talking to my wife last night, we may have to get two [:D]. The e-reader/email/web browsing combo make it something that will attract a lot of people, not to mention it's possibilities as a gaming console. Personally, I have been resisting getting an kindle, but with the investment that I have in my Logos library, I can see that there is going to be a lot less paper in my future.

Amy Leung

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83532#Comment_83532

Twitter is no excuse for incredibly poor English usage: harder (not impossible) to build ugly... Is Bob proud that they were able to make the application incredibly ugly even given the size constraints?

I thought it must be a problem with my English that I didn't quite understand what it meant. Now I'm feeling better... [:)]

Sir Maru

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83546#Comment_83546

My Sony PRS 900 has a bigger screen than he iPad, uses eInk pages which are clearer than LCD's, has a hard, cushioned case for travel and reading on the road and has a better virtual keyboard thant iPad.

I stick with the Sony PRS 900 but would like to see a Logos 4 Ap for it.

Terry Poperszky

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83553#Comment_83553

and has a better virtual keyboard thant iPad

Just curious how you are comparing the two, since all you have seen of the iPad is a video?

Wes Saad

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83212#Comment_83212

Oh goody a giant iphone! same price as a (good) laptop.

One overlooks the advantages this has over the iPhone, and I'd love to know how to get a *good* laptop for $500, or even $900.

Wes Saad

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83553#Comment_83553

I stick with the Sony PRS 900 but would like to see a Logos 4 Ap for it.

If all you want is an ebook reader, get an ebook reader. For those of us who wants lots more, the iPad is exciting.

john joyce

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83616#Comment_83616

One can get a 'good' laptop in UK for 400 pounds so if you use an exchange rate 600 dollars. I believe with a massive 64gb drive ipad will be 800 dollars. Laptop is 260gb drive. Only advantage I can see is the battery life but logos 4 runs great.

I would be suprised if we see in the UK this year anyway and Apple are planning their international pricing for the summer which means how much they can get away for charging us. They will attempt to get as close to 1 dollar = 1 pound as possible!

Logos, god bless them, use the correct exchange rate.

Guess it depends on your situation, if you want one then sure go ahead but a lot of people are scratching their heads and asking what real need is it serving?

As I said I will have plenty of time to see how well it is received.

John

lostlogik

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83643#Comment_83643

As a pretty heavy user of the iPhone app, I for one will be looking forward to the iPad. As much as I love the iPhone, for the extended periods I now find myself using it for non-phone activities (about 99.99% of its "on" time, I wish it had a bigger screen, something the 'pad obviously provides. However, the 'pad hardly fits in your pocket. But, as a device that can be carried around relatively easily, switches on instantly, doesn't weigh too much, reasonably battery life (way better than the iPhone), can be held at any angle for viewing, and loads of other plus points, the 'pad wins hands down. I for one will be queuing...

Carlin Wong

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83643#Comment_83643

One can get a 'good' laptop in UK for 400 pounds so if you use an exchange rate 600 dollars. I believe with a massive 64gb drive ipad will be 800 dollars. Laptop is 260gb drive.

You may be comparing apples vs oranges. The 260gb you are referring to is not solid state like the iPad will be.

Guess it depends on your situation, if you want one then sure go ahead but a lot of people are scratching their heads and asking what real need is it serving?

I guess personally, I feel it's not as comfortable to either read for long periods of time on the laptop or the iPhone (too small). Maybe the iPad can fill that space? Perhaps it's wise to wait for iPad 2 for all the kinks to be worked out. I, for one, wish I waited for the 3GS before jumping on board wih the 3G. The 3GS is much more superior.

Jason Saling

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/87660#Comment_87660

Will Logos books take the same amount of hard drive space on the iPad as it does on the computer? Or is there an estimated percentage amount less space they would take? Just need to know to decide how much hard drive space of an iPad I should get incase I do choose to get one.

Terry Poperszky

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/97346#Comment_97346

Will Logos books take the same amount of hard drive space on the iPad as it does on the computer? Or is there an estimated percentage amount less space they would take? Just need to know to decide how much hard drive space of an iPad I should get incase I do choose to get one.

A recent iPhone update gave us a smaller foot print for the downloaded books. But remember, the only thing that takes up space are the books you have downloaded. All of the computing and most of your books can still reside in the "cloud" and be accessed at will saving you a great deal of space. I think the 16GB will be adequate for any Logos usage, I personally am leaning toward the 32 GB just in case.

Alan Macgregor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/83616#Comment_83616

I think I'll be getting one in a year or two, once it's available in Scotland, as a Logos reader and to take on holiday in the caravan (English US: trailer? You know Airstream-type thing towed behind my car , I mean automobile). [:P]

Terry Poperszky

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/97381#Comment_97381

I think I'll be getting one in a year or two, once it's available

You just work on getting that Mac thing down, then you can move on to an iPad. [:O]