Speaking of "workarounds" ...

In another post David begins a discussion about using another app w/ Logos on the iPad (with a helpful tutorial on copying/pasting:).

I do not have the iPad because it doesn't do enough (with Logos) for me to justify the expense nor the need to carry it around - so, if I am home, I have my computer with FULL Logos use

But... I know there is a program that allows users the ability to tap into their home computer as a part of a network and view files on that computer remotely. (I believe you have to buy two copies of the program - one for the home system and one for the remote) If Logos were running on the home computer and you have these programs ... Would the iPad 'run' Logos just like the home computer? ie - Visual Filters, interlinears, Cited By, Analysis windows, (every resource you own), etc ???

If this could be done, an iPad might be worth it. But CAN it be done is the question? And, how well could it work? I haven't been following any of the forum threads about touch screen laptops so I don't know if any of those limitations (if there are any) would limit use of any features. If iPads can use WiFi anyway, why not tap in to the home computer for more options?

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Dave Cotner

Yes. I use LogMeIn and it works just fine.

Ron Corbett

Yes. I use LogMeIn and it works just fine.

You have access to ALL the Logos features ? Is is easy to use? Very slow? What about adjusting features / parameters from the iPad?

How long have you been using this ?

Mark Barnes

You have access to ALL the Logos features ? Is is easy to use? Very slow? What about adjusting features / parameters from the iPad?

You have full access to everything that is installed and running on your home computer. Your computer has to be turned on for this to work, and no-one else can use your computer whilst you're controlling it from the iPad. If you're on the same Wifi network the speed is pretty good. Over the internet it's acceptable. The main problem (for me) is screen resolution. There's obviously far less detail on the iPad's screen than on my 21" desktop monitors.

Jerry M

Hope this doesn't seem "over the top", but with the Ipad 2 wouldn't you be able to have the Logos app and logmein running at the same time?

Ron Corbett

You have full access to everything that is installed and running on your home computer. Your computer has to be turned on for this to work, and no-one else can use your computer whilst you're controlling it from the iPad. If you're on the same Wifi network the speed is pretty good. Over the internet it's acceptable. The main problem (for me) is screen resolution. There's obviously far less detail on the iPad's screen than on my 21" desktop monitors.

Mark,

Over all are you pleased with the functionality with Logos? And lastly, are you limited in any ways not having a mouse?

BTW - side note to you, Mark: I put together some Logos helps for friends who are new to Logos. These notes include links to your videos too. I think it might be helpful if posted to the WIKI, but don't want to be presumptuous. Maybe I'll start a new thread and post it there - maybe you (and maybe Rosie is no doubt lurking around somewhere out there) could offer suggestions to edit parts, scrap the whole or simply post it

Andy

But CAN it be done is the question? And, how well could it work?

Hi Ron,

I had the same question and was reluctant to shell out for LogMeIn without being certain that it would meet my expectations. Consequently, I bought SplashTop which is a similar idea to LogMeIn but costs considerably less (£2.99 in UK Sterling). I cannot confirm whether it has all the functionality as LogMeIn (I suspect not at this price), but, if nothing else, it will give you an indication of the relative merits of controlling your desktop remotely from the iPad. The experience is, overall, good, but I agree with Mark that the resolution is an issue (I am forever zooming in order to hit the right link).

Just to be clear, I am not in a position to recommend SplashTop over LogMeIn, it is, however, a cheap way to explore whether this kind of remote access will be useful to you.

Andy

Bohuslav Wojnar

Just to be clear, I am not in a position to recommend SplashTop over LogMeIn, it is, however, a cheap way to explore whether this kind of remote access will be useful to you.

I just got the SplashTop and want to try it on the iPhone, before I would buy iPad. Thank you guys for that discussion. It interests me very much also.