streaming video + misc
I have the 16 GB Wi-Fi only model, and a wireless router at home......I've noticed that my video streaming sucks. Lots of stopping and starting.....I really would like to use my iPad to view Netflix instant movies and such while I'm on vaca.....and at home......how can I improve this? A new router? Is there some trick to buffering the videos so there's no stops? Also, can I use it as usual in Mexico/out of the country? Lastly, is there any way to attach a computer cam onto the iPad in order to make video calls? Actually, I guess there's no mike .... So it wouldn't work anyhow? Are there some sort of special port enhancers or devices of some sort that you can plug into the 'Apple port', so you can use devices meant for your regular laptop?! Thanks for any help!
My video streaming is quite good on my ipad. I have midgrade DSL What is the speed of your internet subscription? Checking with your ISP before getting a new router. A new router can help. If you have cable, you will need to make sure it works with your configuration. An inexpensive Belkin can work fine. They are reliable and easy to setup. Netflix, amazon,etc work great on mine. I suggest look at the speed of your internet.
As for a camera adapter, there is nothing I know of currently. This does not mean that someone will no offer one.
There is a mic on the ipad and I use it for skype all the time, as well as other services. It works great.
Give it some time and you will see more devices. Also, look at leveraging the cloud, which is what the iPad is built around.
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Servnhim
Lynchburg, VA