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Just joined today, and i have about 2 days with my ipad mini. I love it! Being a huge fan of apple products, and ill confess i wasnt before until the iphone was born, i procrastinated into going to get my mini or retina. Im glad i brought home the mini. I mostly surf and read books or see training videos on it. I have never been able to maximize my apple products in my field (civil engineering) as i used to own an imac in 2009, but i love their stability and experience. My only pain in spending my money on the ipad is that i really cant use it to write notes. I just cant get any good at it. But thats not why i bought it. Im inexperienced with my new toy as i use the Video, iBooks, and Safari applications 98% of the time. Aside from gaming if you all have any cool apps and 'must try' experiences to share its much appreciated.

Thanks!
 
Hi Ovedi,

Welcome to the forums. You will find that we are a very helpful bunch. You are joining a great worldwide community. As you grow accustomed to the iPad, you will become more adept at the tasks which are a bit of a pain at present. The Dictation application is quite amusing ;). Then there are handy office type apps in the store.

Now, I suggest that one of the first things you do is to read the forum rules etc. Links to useful sections follow :-
The forum rules may be found here.
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

We have our own App which is easy to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
The iPad manual is here.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/

Try these informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-help...shortcuts-helpful-places-people-new-ipad.html

Most importantly, enjoy your time with us on the forums.

Then I recommend you use the forum search function to find threads to visit, read and ask questions there. This way, you should get a good response. :)

If you have any questions or comments please don't be afraid to post.

Thank you, and welcome aboard.

Sent from my iPad using iPF
 
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Snap, I got a Mini yesterday and I'm also in civil engineering.......I hope you enjoy your new iPad......and welcome to ipadforums!
 
Oh ok. :-). EIT= Engineer In Training
Its the first step to start logging developing hours to get a Professional License 4 yrs later. Once licensed you get a seal to design and have your own firm to offer services. Im in Texas and its the second time i take it :/ but i was very close the first time and ive put a lot of study time so i should be fine. How long u been in Civil Engineering? Any cool apps for the ipad that u found? I bought Bluebeam Pdf Revu and it really helps in marking up drawings.
 
Ovedi said:
Oh ok. :-). EIT= Engineer In Training
Its the first step to start logging developing hours to get a Professional License 4 yrs later. Once licensed you get a seal to design and have your own firm to offer services. Im in Texas and its the second time i take it :/ but i was very close the first time and ive put a lot of study time so i should be fine. How long u been in Civil Engineering? Any cool apps for the ipad that u found? I bought Bluebeam Pdf Revu and it really helps in marking up drawings.
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Ah there you go, I'm really old school, I started in Civils back in 1980, six years working for design consultancies then I saw the light and moved across to work for contractors, I've been up to my ears in muck and bullets ever since!

I don't really use any specialist apps, just the odd one or two but I use all the office apps and PDF apps, etc.
 
Gabriel1 said:
Ah there you go, I'm really old school, I started in Civils back in 1980, six years working for design consultancies then I saw the light and moved across to work for contractors, I've been up to my ears in muck and bullets ever since!

I don't really use any specialist apps, just the odd one or two but I use all the office apps and PDF apps, etc.
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...no game apps, like Smurfs. Snoopy, or Simpsons?? ;)

Skimonkey ~~ sent from my iPad using iPF
 
Welcome, Ovedi--congrats your iPad mini and also good luck on your EIT exam!! :)

Skimonkey ~~ sent from my iPad using iPF
 
Thanks Skimonkey!! Thanks to everyone for the replies. FYI, when i was in my senior year in college, angry birds was my one and only companion when ever those suffering slow motion lectures came along. For some reason after i graduated i never played again. :-)
 
Ovedi said:
Thanks Skimonkey!! Thanks to everyone for the replies. FYI, when i was in my senior year in college, angry birds was my one and only companion when ever those suffering slow motion lectures came along. For some reason after i graduated i never played again. :-)
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I'm thinking back when I was a senior in college and iPads/smartphones weren't available at the time. I don't even think I had a phone either for that matter!

...come to think of it, I don't recall even having Internet back than. Wow...I am really dating myself here!! ;)
 
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