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What do you guys use your iPad for that an iTouch or Macbook doesn't do? I was interested when they first came out, but then realized that I didn't have much need for it. Watching DC vids at any time would be pretty sweet, but what else could I look forward to?

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I tested the Goodreader recommendation using a 4 table video (Under New Management #3), it played the standard MP4 file with fantastic resolution, it was clear as day. The downside to this method is that anytime the video is paused or fast forwarded the app crashes. I also tested it using a smaller resolution single table file MP4 (Old Dog New Tricks), the crashes did not occur.

Fantastic tip... maybe the developer can work to fix this problem in the future, I'll send them an email to make them aware.

awesome tip. watching now on goodreader. haven't tried it yet, but does this work the same with goodreader on the iphone?

GoodReader can also open a port on the iPad so you can transfer files to it over Wifi or Bonjour.

And glad you guys found the tip useful. I had my iPad for a few hours and that was the first thing I tried to get working

I use handbrake on the mac to convert my DC videos to a format that can play on Apple TV or iPad, I like keeping everything in iTunes. I know someone else mentioned this previously but I would like to add a few points.

Do not use the iPod version on your iPad unless you like blurry video. The resolution on the iPod videos are too low.

Do not attempt to convert an mp4 video using the iTunes "Advanced/Create iPad or AppleTV version". You will get sound and white video.

When you use Handbrake and have selected the source file, do not immediately hit start. First of all, select the Apple TV preset and then click on Picture Settings, Set Anamorphic to None and set Cropping to Custom, and all of the cropping values to 0. Anamorphic is for wide screen videos. Cropping will cut off parts of the screen.When you select None for Anamorphic, "Keep Aspect Ratio" should be automatically selected, but just make sure. As you are making these changes Source and Output size should be updated and will most likely be the same. The only time that it will not is if the source file was too big for the AppleTV, as long as Keep Aspect Ratio is selected you will be okay.

If you have an iPhone4 you can watch the videos made for the iPad on the iPhone4. I only tested it on a few files, so there may be exceptions. Also, if your vision is changing and your vision is changing then expect to need reading glasses or take off your prescription glasses. But the point is that at least some of the movies are viewable on the iPhone4.

Wow. I got the iPad primarily as a reader, and GoodReader is my primary app I use and I didn't know this. A LOT easier to get files on the iPad this way, and the video files are smaller. Thanks for the tip Jonk.

Just bought an iPad yesterday and GoodReader was the 1st app I bought because of this thread, thanks for the info!

Course now I need to go replace a ton of wmv videos with mp4s

Just bought an iPad yesterday and GoodReader was the 1st app I bought because of this thread, thanks for the info!

Course now I need to go replace a ton of wmv videos with mp4s

Make sure you dl the Goodreader sync program from their website. You won't need itunes to get files on that way.

What do you guys use your iPad for that an iTouch or Macbook doesn't do? I was interested when they first came out, but then realized that I didn't have much need for it. Watching DC vids at any time would be pretty sweet, but what else could I look forward to?

Been awhile since you posted tecmo, figured I'd answer anyway though just in case you or anyone else was on the fence.

First off, people compare it to a laptop, which is a valid comparison I guess. But you can't carry even a net book around with two fingers. Lots of places I'd never want to lug a backpack or briefcase but I almost always have the iPad with me.

I love books, probably just having them more than reading them, before the kindle every time I'd take prolonged trip or move. I'd end up toting around several suitcases (a few hundred pounds of books - good nonfiction is hefty.). The kindle was absolute godsend to me. The Ipad boasts one of the largest screens around - a large screen is almost necessary for most nonfiction or anything with tables. In addition full color is nice when it's available and the touch screen is handier than most ebook controls - word definitions and notes are a touch or two away. The screen causes. A little more eyestrain than e-ink, but nothing too bad even after 6-8 hours. Way better than a standard LCD monitor. When the book I want isn't available in the kindle reader, I can usually find a PDF to use with Goodreader.

I also get extremely heavy use out of the netflix app. It's basically like having the entire netflix instant collection available in my back pocket. That's absolutely huge, thousands upon thousands of movies and television series always available wherever I am. Be it the lake, a job, my house, a mountain, a car in the middle of a road trip.. Anywhere there's decent cell access, which is most places these days. What movies aren't available in netflix instant, I can store on a computer with broadband and access via air video or zumo.

If you jailbreak your iPad, which is incredibly simple, you can install PDAnet on it which turns it into a cellular modem for your laptop/desktop so you can now play Poker or your favorite MMO/FPS via cellular broadband on the aforementioned mountain or road trip. If you are lucky enough to have access to an AT&T contract purchased before June 10, you have access to the only truly unlimited cellular broadband available. No 5 gig limits like you normally find. That itself is priceless. But even if you don't the cost per GB for their current plan isn't too prohibitive for most people. I'm as poor as they come and I'd still jump at the opportunity for mobile broadband that scales reasonably. None of this, you get 5 gb, then it's .10 cents a mb stuff you normally find with cellular data plans. Then again I travel a lot and none of the places I stay have cable broadband. Your mileage may vary.

Finally, in my opinion most of the apps are crap. Why the top apps are things like doodle jump and fruit ninja is beyond me. But a few are priceless, apps like logmein-to access your computer remotely, air video for remote movies, sketchpad if you draw. Motionx and google maps always on hand to find out where the hell you are if you get lost, or have an urgent need to go geocaching/hiking/sailing, and weather bug so you always know how long you have until the typhoon hits. Nearly unlimited amount of books at your fingertips via kindle, iBooks, and good reader. If you play chess fritz gives you access to the chess base database of games to study, and shredder for the iPad can play a mean game rated up to around 2800 elo or so I believe. And then there's the normal slew of office apps, if you need to write chart or analyze data and you just don't have a normal computer available for some reason. All of it sandwiched between two fingers and always available.

All in all, I'm really not an apple guy. They're good computers, and I like OSX. But I'd never buy one. For what you get they're overpriced, and I absolutely abhor their yuppiesque marketing hype that feeds on peoples desire to be accepted and admired for their possessions. The Ipad however is one of a kind, and can be extremely useful, given the modest 500-800 price tag.

As of a few days ago, VLC is now available for the iPad. If you don't know, VLC's kind of the "swiss army knife" of video players, capable of playback of just about any file format. I tested with a couple of mp4 DC vids and they played just fine. It's available free from the app store.

As of a few days ago, VLC is now available for the iPad. If you don't know, VLC's kind of the "swiss army knife" of video players, capable of playback of just about any file format. I tested with a couple of mp4 DC vids and they played just fine. It's available free from the app store.

Ooh. Now that's pretty cool!

Thanks, I am downloading it right now.

Btw, there is a version of team viewer for iPad. I checked it out and it works fine. I know it's off topic but it is an iPad app.

VitaminJ, were you downloading directly or did you need iTunes to import the video? I got the VLC app but it says to use iTunes.

Downloaded the VLC player. When I try and play vids most come up with an error that says my ipad will be too slow to play the vid. Then the vid starts, but usually freezes and crashes. Just me?

reiddecardes: You've probably figured out by now, but I found I had to use iTunes: Go to "Apps" along the top, scroll down and you'll see VLC listed, and from there, open/select the files to import. It seems I have had to do this with any non iTunes native format file, e.g. .avi for VLC or .cbr for a comic reader app.

VLC is awesome but I'm going to wait until they work the bugs out the iPad version. Goodreader is working out fine for me.