5/26/2012

[MacBook] Digest Number 3623

MacBook, Pro, Air, iPad, iPhone

Messages In This Digest (6 Messages)

1a.
Re: 2006 Macbook Linux question From: semikate
2a.
Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc. From: Carol Botteron
2b.
Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc. From: studiodave
2c.
Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc. From: Gary T Shepherd
2d.
Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc. From: studiodave
2e.
Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc. From: Kathie

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1a.

Re: 2006 Macbook Linux question

Posted by: "semikate" semikate@gmail.com   semikate

Fri May 25, 2012 4:52 am (PDT)



I am so glad you asked this question. My MacBook is 2007 and is running Snow Leopard. I anticipate that when the next OS comes out this summer Snow Leopard will no longer be supported. I am also considering going to Linux.

Now, the reason for being concerned about an unsupported OS is the issue of Internet security. The question is, do the various Linux versions maintain a current security level? In other words, is it worth the trouble to go to Linux or should I just stay off the internet (like that will ever happen). Which one is the most actively maintained and updated?

I have already run into this with a first generation iPod Touch which I have jail broken but I am not sure about the security situation with it, either.

Kate
(I'm a grandma and if I can do it, so can you!)

--- In macbook@yahoogroups.com, "tonypotato@..." <tonypotato@...> wrote:
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> Hey everyone, I have the Early 2006 MacBook pro. And I'm thinking of
> turning it in to a Linux desktop since it's no longer supported by
> Apple. Have any of you done this? What version of linux would you
> recommend?
> I saw this course about Ubuntu http://umighty.com/ubuntu-course
> <http://umighty.com/ubuntu-course> and think It might be what I need
> considering I'm still horrified of the command line. I've also heard
> that Mint is a good option too.
> Any help would be appreciated!
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2a.

Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc.

Posted by: "Carol Botteron" botteron@alum.mit.edu   were_koala

Fri May 25, 2012 4:04 pm (PDT)



Amazon has a chart comparing iPad to Kindle Fire at

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_362589622_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000719771&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=5CF1CF25C4A94C15A363&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1360296682&pf_rd_i=ipad

or

http://tinyurl.com/72hz7nc

Of course Kindle Fire comes out well in this chart. But there
must be other factors. I'd appreciate comments.

BTW, my priorities would be reading books and checking email.
I don't need to sync with non-Apple devices.

adTHANKSvance!

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Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc.

Posted by: "studiodave" studiodave@sistudio.net   studiodave1

Fri May 25, 2012 4:12 pm (PDT)



Comes out well?

I see nothing appealing about the Kendal Fire.

Dave

On May 25, 2012, at 4:04 PM, Carol Botteron wrote:

> Amazon has a chart comparing iPad to Kindle Fire at
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_362589622_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000719771&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=5CF1CF25C4A94C15A363&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1360296682&pf_rd_i=ipad
>
> or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/72hz7nc
>
> Of course Kindle Fire comes out well in this chart. But there
> must be other factors. I'd appreciate comments.
>
> BTW, my priorities would be reading books and checking email.
> I don't need to sync with non-Apple devices.
>
> adTHANKSvance!
>

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Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc.

Posted by: "Gary T Shepherd" garytshepherdca@yahoo.ca   garytshepherdca

Fri May 25, 2012 5:11 pm (PDT)



Hi Carol,

Is there a nearby store you can go to that will let you hold and try out both?
There are negatives & positives to both.
Honestly too many to list, in regards to ebooks and compatibility issues.
If you already own a Mac, I'd lean towards to iPad. It may cost a lot more, but I am willing to bet the operating system is a lot more friendly.
(Android is okay)

On 2012-05-25, at 7:04 PM, Carol Botteron wrote:

> Amazon has a chart comparing iPad to Kindle Fire at
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_362589622_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000719771&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=5CF1CF25C4A94C15A363&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1360296682&pf_rd_i=ipad
>
> or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/72hz7nc
>
> Of course Kindle Fire comes out well in this chart. But there
> must be other factors. I'd appreciate comments.
>
> BTW, my priorities would be reading books and checking email.
> I don't need to sync with non-Apple devices.
>
> adTHANKSvance!
>

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Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc.

Posted by: "studiodave" studiodave@sistudio.net   studiodave1

Fri May 25, 2012 5:31 pm (PDT)



And let me add that the Kindle app for the iPhone, iPad will give you everything that the Kindle says it does but did not say the iPhones… could do.
Plus the extra 100 ppi resolution will make reading a dream on the iPad.
Notice with the Kendal you only get the 7.5 hrs battery when you turn off the WiFi but 10 on the iPad with WiFi turned on.
Yes, a little heaver for a nicer, larger display, 50% more battery time.
Twice the ram, You don't need stereo speakers when the unit is not wide enough to put each speaker on opposite sides of your head, You'll never hear it.
iPad does have stereo headphones.

Dave

On May 25, 2012, at 5:11 PM, Gary T Shepherd wrote:

> Hi Carol,
>
> Is there a nearby store you can go to that will let you hold and try out both?
> There are negatives & positives to both.
> Honestly too many to list, in regards to ebooks and compatibility issues.
> If you already own a Mac, I'd lean towards to iPad. It may cost a lot more, but I am willing to bet the operating system is a lot more friendly.
> (Android is okay)
>
>
> On 2012-05-25, at 7:04 PM, Carol Botteron wrote:
>
>> Amazon has a chart comparing iPad to Kindle Fire at
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_362589622_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000719771&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=5CF1CF25C4A94C15A363&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1360296682&pf_rd_i=ipad
>>
>> or
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/72hz7nc
>>
>> Of course Kindle Fire comes out well in this chart. But there
>> must be other factors. I'd appreciate comments.
>>
>> BTW, my priorities would be reading books and checking email.
>> I don't need to sync with non-Apple devices.
>>
>> adTHANKSvance!
>>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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Re: IPad vs. Kindle etc.

Posted by: "Kathie" nosbigk7@sbcglobal.net   kathiejgibson

Fri May 25, 2012 7:42 pm (PDT)



I have both the Kindle Fire and an Ipad. I love them both for different
reasons. The Kindle is so great to read in the dark in bed at night, it is
lighter and smaller. The Ipad is just as much fun but for different
reasons.

I guess I am lucky to have both.
Kathie
pbase.com/noearlybird

I see nothing appealing about the Kendal Fire.

Dave

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