What can you LOGOS do with an IPAD?

James, I do have L4 on a Netbook which gives some additional functionality over an iPad. However, the ease of use when using resources or personal notes when speaking or teaching on a lighter piece of hardware is what makes me happy. I can read books at leisure that I'd not normally do on either a desktop or a laptop. I can take training videos with me to review again and again as needed (sometimes converted into MP4 with a program called Handbrake). The battery lasts a little longer than a Netbook or laptop, a factor that allows great latitude in longer study periods. I also take it to church to practice reading Greek or Hebrew, and even Latin, depending on the sermon's passage along with a few favorite resources in case rabbit trails occur to me during the sermon.Our sanctuary has wireless access so I can do word studies or passage studies if needed, but rarely do.

Without an Internet connection the only thing that is missed, but rarely used, as mentioned, is searching or word studies or something similar that requires connections to the Logos servers. I rarely use these functions on the iPad simply because I've pretty much planned what I am going to do when I get to wherever I'm going. If there is a resource I'm particularly interested in, then I simply download it prior to going into a dead zone.

I don't take pictures. My cellular telephone is over 5 years old (which drives Verizon up the wall). I don't do a lot of stuff with the tiny toys including playing games (1 Cor 13:11), but I do like this iPad. What would be even more fun is the KNO, but I fear that the cost is prohibitive with respect to my lovely wife...heheheh...even though it took months of wheeling and dealing to finally get the iPad. [:D] However, the KNO doesn't seem to have a LOGOS app and that loses me as a potential customer.

God bless

{charley}

I enjoy using my iPad for reading - WAY better than reading on an iPod touch (too small). If you DL the Logos App, you have access to the majority of your books. You can DL any book directly onto the iPad so you don't need to stay connected to the internet to get them to show.

I have seen people with netbooks, but those things IMO are fairly slow handling L4. On the go it is rare that I ever need the full capabilities of L4. I want a BIG screen and a FAST processor for studying and a very light and easy to hold tablet for casual "couch" reading (I want to read as if I am reading a paper book). A netbook fails at both of these.

Also, the iPad is the best for searching the internet and checking my e-mail. The touch interface is very fluid. It just feels so nice in my hands.

Your best bet is to go to your local Apple store and actually handle one. They have several on display that you can play with.

So can I only do with the IPAD what I can do with my IPOD Touch?

Yes. It is the same program.

Please keep in mind we have been told with the complete rewriting of the program, more features will be added soon, including a promised split screen. Now on your touch it will be handy for referencing longer passages but on the iPad it will be a very useful feature. I would suspect all iPad Logos advantages to be screen size related.

-dan

James,

About a year ago I was debating getting a netbook or the new iPad that had just been released.  As with others on here the Logos program or App was a major feature.  At that time I opted for a netbook since I could then use the Logos program and not just the App.  At that time it was the better decision because it also let me use powerpoint during Sunday school.  The battery life on my netbook can go up to 10 hours which means I can leave my A/C adapter at home.  If finances were looser I would seriously consider an iPad since reading my books on my iphone is adequate, is isn't necessarily the best.  I have been keeping an eye out for the Droid or PC tablets thinking I could get in a little cheaper but once you come close to having similiar hardware, the iPad is still a little more pricey but not incredibly.  I am thinking it would be awesome to have an iPad for the few times I may speak in a pulpit because a netbook would be distracting for myself and the congregation.  If I were making the same decision between a netbook and iPad I would lean closer to an iPad for sure.  The netbook is a fully functioning PC but since the processor isn't the same as a normal laptop, it is sluggish in many areas, including internet surfing and at times Logos.  Yes, I have upgraded to max out my memory.  I hope this gives you more information to base a decision on.  Plus, the iPads travel much easier.  If they had a video out on them, the decision would already be over.

Blessings from Maine,

Don

The other app allows a split screen with two resources viewable.

What other app? I'd like to see 2 different screens!

thanX!!

{charley}

Olive Tree.

Oh. I knew that. I have it. I must have been reading more into your comment than was actually there. I'd really like to use LOGOS in a split screen environment on the iPad. But, I am still grateful for what is already there.

{charley}

I think it's reasonable to see an iPad2 in 2011 or 2012

I need to get max use out of this one before the next one jumps off the shelves. Your suggested time frame is much, much too early for me. My last laptop lasted eight years; the last desktop fell apart at a decade. heheh....

Still, I'm grateful for what Logos has done thus far with it and I can use it for what I need to do.

{charley}

I think it is important to mention here, since many will read this who do not own an iPad, that apps written for an iPod will run on an iPad.  However, apps written exclusively for an iPad will not run on an iPod.  The current Logos app is designed to run on both iPod and iPad.  That is probably the most efficient use of time and talent at Logos for now. Scott is correct about #2.  The correct answer is more like, you can do many of the things in an online mode . . .   Additionally, be aware that some resources are currently not available for the iPad such as the NIV Bible.  I also did not find how to pull up my templates for various studies created on the PC.  If you only need partial functionality, the iPad is fine.  Again, I say the iPad is a niche tool - excellent for what it is designed for.  For robust Bible study, I'd do it on a PC and I think everyone will agree.