Crazy iPad
sometimes, being an early adopter can backfire on you. my new iPad wants to type all by itself, which really makes it hard to get things done. i’ve got an appointment with my nearby apple store to see what they think about it… based on twitter search, it doesn’t seem to be a widespread problem. UPDATE: i’ve posted a review of my iPad at: alexsian.com
20 Responses to Crazy iPad
alexsian
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:16 am
@oliver18754 they replaced the defective ipad and took back the bad one.
oliver18754
July 23rd, 2010 at 2:55 am
Did they let you keep your old ipad, considering that you got help from a manager there?
myselfmiky
July 23rd, 2010 at 3:53 am
your ipad is possessed!
TBUClan
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:20 am
@Delofox lol
four2x4
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:49 am
@alexsian , Ya, actually, I am headed to Best Buy today and making an exchange. I hope this solves these little issues. It sure is a lot of fun otherwise!
alexsian
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:26 am
@four2x4 – my replacement has been rock solid. i’d suggest you schedule a visit with genius at a nearby apple store. good luck!
four2x4
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:58 am
@alexsian I have a somewhat different issue, where the keyboard keeps shaking up and down, that is, “retracting” and then reappearing.. Along with the frustrating wi-fi connectivitiy issues.
johnmonk66
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 am
@SmugWimp I suggest you get the ipad now, it isnt really version 1, it is a bigger ipod touch and the touch has worked well for years, i have one and its awesome
jakgal04
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:25 am
Could have been interference with an apple wireless keyboard. If bluetooth was enabled, a connection could have been established
jonmall1441
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 am
@nick2191993 easy fanboy … chillaxe. fucking iSheep! Software slip ups happen. Jesus its just faulty… he got it changed and all is well now it seems
Delofox
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 am
It’s trying to communicate!
SmugWimp
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Cool that they replaced it! Let me know how you like it. I am tempted to get one, but my experience with my 2nd personal computer (my Commodore Amiga) taught me the rule “never buy v1.0 of anything”. (However v1.1 or better is usually game). Good Luck!
alexsian
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
so i went to my apple store… which was PACKED.
found a manager and explained my problem.
without any question, they simply replaced it.
awesome!
alexsian
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
nope. bluetooth isn’t even on. i’ve been a mac fan forever. accusing me of mac bashing is ridiculous.
nick2191993
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
why are you trying to bash the ipad…. do you have no life? you obviously are typing on a wireless keyboard… fuck you
alexsian
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:59 am
@kleinheero – already tried without power and with different cables and different adapters. the problem still happens.
@globalgabe – i don’t think its accelerometer, but i tried turning it, shaking it, locking position… still happening.
joubin030389
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
its really cool to have the bluetooth keyboard plugged in and have someone click on the back… good going dude!
GlobalGabe
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
its the accelerometer… turn it a couple times dude
WushuSinned
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
oh no! take it back!! theyll swap it out for u for sure. good luck!
kleinheero
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:38 am
unplug your power cable and then try typing.