iPad

[GeeZa]

that's not Space Duel - this is Space Duel:

http://web.utanet.at/nkehrer/JSpaceDuel.html

and that other one seems to be a version of Space War, which is an entirely different beast.

Shame really as I wouldn't've minded a bit of linked-shippy rotatey-thrusting geometric shape blasting action (come to think of it was Space Duel the first true Geometry Wars?)

Bugger me, yes that's it! Must be 30 odd years since I played that so apologies for the memory error there. I just remember vector graphics and shooting each other.

[OochyKoochy]

A penumbra if ever I saw one - the human holding the Ipad and the animal looking on. That's great that is.

[Misfit]

IPad Chopper 2 playing on a 42" TV controlled by the iPhone!

This video shows the iPad version plugged into a 42 inch LCD TV via the standard Apple component cable. It is also being controlled with an iPhone over bluetooth.
This setup uses only available public/documented APIs so could technically be made available. However this is only a proof of concept, the initial release of Chopper 2 may not feature this functionality.

http://toucharcade.com/2010/04/28/chopp ... ur-iphone/

[PVB]

A penumbra if ever I saw one - the human holding the Ipad and the animal looking on. That's great that is.

The iPad probably had a pic of McVities Digestives on the screen.

[Deckard]

Could be useful if anyone wants to record cd quality straight onto their iPad http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/ ... your-ipad/

[Portland]

Heh, clicked on the space duel java linky and didn't like the version. Googled for space duel java and found the Atari free classic VCS games.

Played a game of adventure and after 25+ years, I STILL knew which way to go through the maze first time. Scary.

http://www.atari.com/arcade/arcade.php?game=spaceduel

[Deckard]

This looks like good news http://m.gizmodo.com/site?sid=gizmodoip ... %3D5527122

[benedictw]

As mentioned in the comments there this place does micro sim adapters for 5 eurs each \ 10 for 5.
http://microsim-shop.com/

[madgarden]

Definitely have a nice scratch-free cloth/screen wiper with the iPad at all times. You will be constantly wiping your filthy disgusting finger smears off the beautiful screen with religious fervour.

Real Racing and Geom Wars are absolutely wonderful. Also consider (game-wise):

Civilisation Whateveritscalled.
Shredder Chess iPad (or tChess Pro -- looks better).
Plants vs Zombies HD.
Harbour Master HD (free!).
Sword of Fargoal Legends.
Nethack HD (free!).
Space Duel (not perfect but it's SPACE DUEL).
Soosiz HD.

And Espgaluda II plays fine upscaled and is probably the best shooter released this year.

Edit: Utilities GeeZa can not do without:

Downloader (for downloading [legitimate files from legitimate sources -Ed]).
Tunemark Radio (free!).
CloudReader (free! For viewing [legitimate cbrs of comics from legitimate sources - Ed]).
AirVideo.

Sword of Fargoal Legends update should be ready this weekend... got some nice HD(ish) sprites and tiles and other new additions.

[Cloudane]

<-- Another proud owner of teh shiny

Complete with official case which, being Apple, is a fingerprint magnet

Time to start chewing through all these neat lists of apps!

[Misfit]

<-- Another proud owner of teh shiny

Complete with official case which, being Apple, is a fingerprint magnet

Time to start chewing through all these neat lists of apps!

Well done sir. About time too!

How is the case? I hear it collects dirt, but easy to clean. I like how thin it appears to be. Hopefully got someone picking me one up on a NY trip next week.

[Misfit]

For anyone who likes turn based rpg/stratergy games then Battle for Wesnoth seems staggering value at 59p.

http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=53282

Yak, you mentioned no iBooks. It takes 2 minutes in iTunes to sign up for a US account and then you can download it for free (basically sign out, click the flag at bottom to switch to USA, then 'buy' a free app and put in some details). Everyone needs Winnie the Pooh! (once you have a US account you can then use the app store on the iPad to get free stuff).

[Cloudane]

<-- Another proud owner of teh shiny

Complete with official case which, being Apple, is a fingerprint magnet

Time to start chewing through all these neat lists of apps!

Well done sir. About time too!

How is the case? I hear it collects dirt, but easy to clean. I like how thin it appears to be. Hopefully got someone picking me one up on a NY trip next week.

Yeah was going to wait but found one at a very reasonable price (32gb with case for 550, only used for a week, minus box which I'm not bothered about)

Case is very neat, tidy and high quality. Seems impossible to make spotless, but cleans up reasonably with a damp microfiber cloth. I do like how you can prop it up a little with the case which makes it pretty good on the lap.

[Misfit]

Yeah was going to wait but found one at a very reasonable price (32gb with case for 550, only used for a week, minus box which I'm not bothered about)

Case is very neat, tidy and high quality. Seems impossible to make spotless, but cleans up reasonably with a damp microfiber cloth. I do like how you can prop it up a little with the case which makes it pretty good on the lap.

Seems a great price. Cases have been going well over £60 on eBay.

[adam]

Sword of Fargoal Legends update should be ready this weekend...

i misread that as Sword of Frugal Legends