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iPad and archaeology

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annis
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iPad and archaeology

Post by annis » Fri October 15th, 2010, 7:59 am

I haven't got one yet, but I want one!

There's an interesting article here about how the use of the iPad is transforming archaeological investigations at Pompeii:
http://www.apple.com/ipad/pompeii/

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Post by LoveHistory » Fri October 15th, 2010, 2:18 pm

That is so awesome!

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Post by Ludmilla » Fri October 15th, 2010, 2:54 pm

I've heard that the demand for developing apps for the iPad is going to explode. I think Apple is also working on developing a smaller version of the iPad. You'll notice some internet forms and applications are easier to work with than others when using an iPad (and you can begin to see where development is needed).

Using a touchscreen to type is tricky, especially if you are trying to input a lot of data (I can only imagine trying it from the field, like in the photo, but I'm sure it's quite handy for specific tasks). The drawing apps are cool -- my kids like them.

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Post by SonjaMarie » Fri October 15th, 2010, 5:56 pm

Very cool and impressive!

I wanted an Ipad but it was cost prohibitive right now, so I settled for the Ipod Touch.

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Post by Ludmilla » Fri October 15th, 2010, 7:01 pm

Mine was an early birthday present from my husband. It was also partly inspired by the practical realization that our home office computer is on its last leg and he doesn't want to upgrade it for the umpteenth time.

I've had a few editing snafus using mine. For example, while working with my LibraryThing database, I accidentally deleted a book instead of edited it because the delete icon is next to the pencil icon (oops!).

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Post by annis » Sat October 16th, 2010, 6:50 am

Oh no! That's the sort of thing that brings me out in a fit of computer rage :) I'm like Sonja Marie -- I'm waiting till the price goes down and hopefully by then any bugs already sorted.

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