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IPAD LIFESTYLE GUIDE
IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE
ENTERTAIN!
STREAM ON-DEMAND TV SHOWS AND MOVIES. CREATE CUSTOM RADIO STATIONS.
From Netflix To On-Demand TV
Shows And On-Demand Music
Even though the iTunes Store has sold videos for years, subscription-based TV show and
movie services such as Netflix have really taken off over the past year: an $8 monthly fee
provides access to a massive vault of network and cable shows, plus older and B-grade
movies. Netflix’s free iPad/iPhone/iPod app works flawlessly with this service, the same fee
covers access from Apple TVs, too. Individual TV networks, including ABC and HBO, now offer
iPad users on-demand, streaming access to past and current seasons of their shows; ABC’s
is open to anyone, and HBO’s only for subscribers. Music fans can also access radio-like
stations created by starting from one song or artist you prefer. Pandora’s free, ad-supported
app is a leader with iPad support; Slacker is another, recently iPad-upgraded option.
Watch Adobe Flash Videos On Your iPad
Apple famously blocked Adobe’s Flash from running
on iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads, blaming it for
crashes and battery problems - retrospectively a
smart move.
If you really
need Flash
video access,
Skyfire’s Web
Browser for
iPad ($5)
plays many
videos, and is
expanding its
support weekly.
Previously Covered
Hulu Plus offers monthly paid
access to network and cable
TV shows. ooTunes provides
free Internet Radio streaming;
YouTube offers short, free clips.
Accessorize It
An Apple TV, Digital AV Adapter,
or VGA Adapter will let you enjoy
video and/or audio through
high-def TVs. A stand will keep
the iPad upright. Speakers or
headphones can up the volume.
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