Taking the iPad Plunge

Ok, I'm almost there! I've weighed the iPad vs the Kindle and am thinking iPad simply because the Kindle will not allow me to interface with L4. So I'm thinking the iPad will allow me to have a moble L4 for classroom, travel, etc.

Given that decision should which memory configuration will suit me? I have Scholar's Platinum 4, obvioulsy the 64GB would be my choice if I had unlimited funds. But can I get by with 16GB? Thanks for any advice!

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Steve Hultquist

'Twon't be a problem with 16GB. I'm using 32, but most of that is HD video from the Apple WWDC! L4 really doesn't take much, depending only on how many resources you download and keep local.

Jacob Hantla

I recommend you consider purchasing LogMeIn Ignition 9an app or iPad) and you can use L4 by remotely controlling your PC. I use it on my phone; I imagine the extra screen real estate of the iPad would make this a great alternative when the Logos app doesn't provide the resourse/functionality desired.

As for memory, if you will most often be in range of a wireless connection (either through wifi or by pruchasing the 3g model) there is no reason Logos resources would make you go for a bigger memory model. If on the other hand you plan on being disconnected for long periods of time, you may need more memory. But remember, at this time, the Logos app is pretty much nothing but a reader (no search functionality even) for offline books.

James Thompson

But remember, at this time, the Logos app is pretty much nothing but a reader (no search functionality even) for offline books.

Hmmm, so excluding the LogMeIn Ignition functionality, the iPad's no different than a Kindle with the exception that there's no Logos app for the Kindle. Is that a fair statement? If so, then the question becomes will/when will Logos make an app for the Kindle? Is that likely?

Jerry M

I believe I have read that the refresh rate is slow on e-ink displays like the a kindle has, which makes them limited for "computer" type applications.

Chris Carter

when one says the ipad is only a 'reader' for Logos when away from an internet connection, they mean it only serves to read through your content instead of the usual ability while connected online to use the searching and interactive features. but the ipad is still immensilly different than the kindle. the kindle is literally only a reader. it has one function it does well, i.e. flip pages slowiy on an e-ink screen.

the ipad is a mobile computer. even if the logos app is only a 'reader' while offline, that is still quite the feature considering you have acess to most of your content. but the ipad does so much more than just reading. it is literally a computing platform. you have applications that give you so much more functionality than just a reader. so its not like getting an ipad and getting a kindle will be the same experience just because currently the logos app only serves the purpose of a 'reader' when not on the internet. the ipad does millions of other things. the kindle does pretty much no other things.

lets say you sit down at starbucks on some free wi-fi to study a moment. for example, when finished reading in the logos app, you might switch over to Evernote, your note management app to jot down a few thoughts, and quotes, and organize them into your note folders titled 'quotes' and 'study thoughts.' then you might run over to check your calendar for tonite. realizing you have more time free this afternoon than you thought, you would switch over to your Dropbox app to refer to your pdfs and word documents (all wireless synced automatically from your home computer) stored in a study folder you collected from the last few weeks pertaining to the topic in mind. you might then write a quick email to a friend whom you want to contact concerning the topic. you then open up your word processor on your ipad (pages is great) to type out some longer notes on the study ideas. you then open the itunes store, find that class you remember seeing online from a particular seminary on itunes university (lets say Westminster theological seminary), navigate to it and start to listen to the lecture concerning union with Christ. or maybe you run over to your videos app to watch or listen to sermons you downloaded. you then take a break, open another app to check on the deliver staus of a package you mailed to your sister, play a round 'angry birds' and then open your recipe app to plan for dinner.

quite amazing. it all happens on a 10 inch window in your hands, like some sort of magical book.

if you can save the extra, get the ipad.

-chris

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

But remember, at this time, the Logos app is pretty much nothing but a reader (no search functionality even) for offline books.

Hmmm, so excluding the LogMeIn Ignition functionality, the iPad's no different than a Kindle with the exception that there's no Logos app for the Kindle. Is that a fair statement? If so, then the question becomes will/when will Logos make an app for the Kindle? Is that likely?

Apple's App Store has many free book readers for iPad: Amazon Kindle, B&N eReader, Borders eBooks, CloudReaders (PDF's), Free Books, ...

Logos needs internet connectivity for: "Search", "Passage Guide", "Bible Word Study", "Text Comparison". When not connected to Internet, Library shows resources available offline (with airplane icon). Holman Bible Atlas appears in color on iPad (maps and pictures look good) - challenging to download for offline use (needed many attempts).

Thanks to Logos forums, learned Handbrake useful for reducing size of Greek and Hebrew language videos for use on 16 GB iPad (with 8.25 GB free).

For astronomy, Planets application has 3-D sky view - helpful to "see" constellations (from earthly perspective).

The iPad had iPod application for playing music in background while reading Logos Library (not available on Kindle).

An iPad disadvantage is many free colorful, fun games (e.g. Harbor Master, Air Hockey Gold, ...).

Keep Smiling [:)]

Mike Childs

I believe I have read that the refresh rate is slow on e-ink displays like the a kindle has, which makes them limited for "computer" type applications.

As a Kindle user, I would disagree that refresh rate on e-ink is the problem. Not at all. e-ink is the better reading tool by far. Reading Logos resources on the Kindle is fine IF you have a wifi Kindle or a great 3g connection. Otherwise, it is too slow because you cannot download Logos resources on to the Kindle. That means that it must get every few pages from the net. That is where the refresh rate is a problem. If you could store Logos resources on the Kindle, then Kindle would be by far the best way to do extensive reading - like cover to cover - of Logos books. Alas, it isn't so.

For that reason, the iPad is way to go.

Esther Jones

Considering an iPad instead of a Kindle, but very much a novice concerning Apple products...

Can I use LogMeIn to connect through my iPad to my PC???

I'm sorry if this question disturbs the ether surrounding Apple/PC polarities[:P], but I have a PC at home and no intention of changing that, but need the portability and functionality of the iPad away from home...

Esther

Andrew Hughes

Considering an iPad instead of a Kindle, but very much a novice concerning Apple products...

Can I use LogMeIn to connect through my iPad to my PC???

I'm sorry if this question disturbs the ether surrounding Apple/PC polarities, but I have a PC at home and no intention of changing that, but need the portability and functionality of the iPad away from home...

Esther

I haven't used LogMeIn... but from their website it looks like the answer is yes https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/Ignition/iphone/

The iPad app costs about $30 from what I can tell and works with their LogMeIn free offering https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/free/

I have used other apps like a straight RDP (Microsoft's remote Desktop) Client and VNC based apps, and they work well for accessing my Windows Vista and Windows 7 PCs on the iPad.

Hope that helps.

Andrew

Roger Feenstra

I have the 32G. I rarely use the 3G mode since it seems I'm always around hotspots, but it is nice to have as a backup. I use both the Kindle and the iPad since all my Kindle books (those I can't buy on Logos) sync to my iPad and my iPhone, so I have the best of both worlds. I enjoy reading on the Kindle more than I do the iPad, especially outdoors.

I use the L4 Passage Guide often on my iPad (and iPhone). While it doesn't have all of my books, it does have enough to allow me to get a handle on a passage. Just wish it had highlighting and notes.

Alan Charles Gielczyk

Considering an iPad instead of a Kindle, but very much a novice concerning Apple products...

Can I use LogMeIn to connect through my iPad to my PC???

I'm sorry if this question disturbs the ether surrounding Apple/PC polarities, but I have a PC at home and no intention of changing that, but need the portability and functionality of the iPad away from home...

Esther

You can use LogMeIn for $30, but I use TeamViewer for free and have access to my desktop on my PC. I can use the fully functional Logos on my iPad, oh, and did I mention it's free?

Dr. Charles A. Wootten

I use TeamViewer for free and have access to my desktop on my PC. I can use the fully functional Logos on my iPad, oh, and did I mention it's free?

Just dropped by to say "Thank you!" for the tip on TeamViewer. It does the job. Got the iPad a few days ago and it sure runs smooth!!

God bless

{charley}