Category Archives: Apple

iPhone and iPad apps

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

Yesterday, someone asked me what apps I use on my iPad.   I realize I’ve never done that post, so here you go.  BTW, this probably won’t answer their question from yesterday, because they were looking for fun apps.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Password Reset Required?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

After upgrading my iPhone to iOS4, I did run into a problem with my voicemail.  Attempting to access the Voicemail tab would cause an endless series of Password prompts.  I tried several different passwords I thought it might be, but … Continue reading →

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iPad losing time

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

I noticed this morning that my iPad clock was 15 minutes slow.  I hadn’t noticed that before.  I know I last synchronized with my Mac two days ago.  A quick Google search turned up this Apple support thread. Despite buying … Continue reading →

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To update or not to update

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

Of course I’m talking iOS4.  Yes, I’ll update, but I’m giving it a day or two.  RunKeeper, which I use, posted that their iOS4 compatible update hasn’t been approved yet.  Many other apps I do use have been updated in … Continue reading →

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Why Apple needs to control their message

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

While eating lunch one day in London, I pulled out the iPad to do a bit of surfing on the restaurants free WiFi.  When the waiter brought my food, he said everyone was “quite jealous” of my iPad.  I said … Continue reading →

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iPad shipped

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

I received a shipping notice from Apple this morning for my iPad 3G.  It’s shipping FedEx overnight.  Unfortunately, it’s only a shipping record at this point, and FedEx can’t tell me anything.  I was guessing yesterday that Apple already had … Continue reading →

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iPad 3G update

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

The Apple Store is now reporting that new iPad 3G orders will ship by May 7.  I received the following notice from Apple:“We would like to confirm that your order will be shipped in late April as communicated at the time … Continue reading →

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iPad Talk

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

A lot of iPad talk at last nights Scout committee meeting.  I was the only pre-order at a table full of iPhones.  One guy was going to pre-order until he found out his company was going to evaluate them.  Another … Continue reading →

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No iPad AppleCare in Texas? WTF?

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

I got this email about 8 hours after placing my iPad order. No AppleCare in Texas?  Hopefully this is only temporary.  

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iPad ordered

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Rick Lobrecht

I ordered the iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB, which is item # MC497LL/A.  I added Apple Care, the regular dock, a second power cable, and 2 – 3 day shipping.  $1,081.42 with sales tax. [UPDATE]I forgot to mention, there … Continue reading →

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