Wow, won't it fall? Is it really safe opening and closing the fridge?
I guess no, Ipad can fall dangerously
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iPad 2 + Smart Cover = Refrigerator Magnet?
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I guess no, Ipad can fall dangerously
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Steven let us know about his unique use for the iPad 2 Smart Cover. Try at your own risk.
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Some people are looking for iPad really bad, and some of the ones who got it first are doing this?
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Hey hunny, check out what I did with your iPa--- OH F*** IT DROPPED.
NVM HUNNY, IM GOING TO GO GET SOME MORE MILK.
SOME VERY VERY EXPENSIVE MILK.
Hey hunny, check out what I did with your iPa--- OH F*** IT DROPPED.
NVM HUNNY, IM GOING TO GO GET SOME MORE MILK.
SOME VERY VERY EXPENSIVE MILK.
Someone did one already.
http://www.woodforddesign.com/FridgePad_Colour.html
But for what it's worth, I think your design looks more elegant.
How much longer before we read Apple is being sued for failure to warn that the Smart Covers are not suitable for attaching an iPad to a refrigerator.
Damn my solid lithium magnesium alloy fridge! I've lost six iPads now, the damn magnets don't stick! Would a carbon fibre fridge be any better, it's very light?
Not going to happen if you children under age 6. My gf's 2 year old niece likes to beat on fridge with a wooden spoon after she saw STOMP. That is just asking for kid to run up and break it.
I'd guess it was due to the 3000 people who threw themselves between it and the sidewalk.
Thought this was in order...
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Horatio wears two pairs of sunglasses? what a nerd.
Just kidding, very funny pic...reminds me of the hilarious "Crime Scene: Scene of the crime" from forgetting Sarah Marshall.
I don't have an iPad yet, but always think that when I get one, this would be a great use for it. I'd buy one as long as it could be made for under $30.
Best diet ever!
If you get distracted enough by you gorgeous new iPad2, you may end up forgetting the slice of pizza and beer you were going for!
If you get distracted enough by you gorgeous new iPad2, you may end up forgetting the slice of pizza and beer you were going for!
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Steven let us know about his unique use for the iPad 2 Smart Cover. Try at your own risk.
Article Link: iPad 2 + Smart Cover = Refrigerator Magnet?
Magnets and Screens
Magnets and screens used to be a real issue back in the day of CRT monitors (can you imagine an iPad with a 10" CRT - Not nice !?!?!?) - LCD screens have no issues with magnets (at least not the relatively low power magnets used here) - CRTs used to have big coils in the back that deflect a scanning electron beam to the phosphors on the front of the tube. LCD technology is NOTHING like this so Magnets do not have the same effect on LCDs.
Magnets and screens used to be a real issue back in the day of CRT monitors (can you imagine an iPad with a 10" CRT - Not nice !?!?!?) - LCD screens have no issues with magnets (at least not the relatively low power magnets used here) - CRTs used to have big coils in the back that deflect a scanning electron beam to the phosphors on the front of the tube. LCD technology is NOTHING like this so Magnets do not have the same effect on LCDs.
iPad 2 + Smart Cover = Dumb Refrigerator Magnet
iPad 2 + Smart Cover = Dumb Refrigerator Magnet
Seriously, would you really hang a valuable device using magnets on the topside of the device only. I hope they have an understanding insurance company!!
When Steve Jobs joked about using screws to attach the smart cover, maybe they should have had an option for a screwed version for people like this.
Phil
iPad 2 + Smart Cover = Dumb Refrigerator Magnet
Seriously, would you really hang a valuable device using magnets on the topside of the device only. I hope they have an understanding insurance company!!
When Steve Jobs joked about using screws to attach the smart cover, maybe they should have had an option for a screwed version for people like this.
Phil
It looks good to me, but personally, having a piece of equipment that cost hundreds of dollars attached to a moving part such as a fridge door is just too risky for me. I would much rather have it attached to a stationary object, like a wall.
I would rather use some velcro. Stick it to the wall, then stick the other pieces to the back of the iPad. There's that one video of somebody doing just that with their 1st Gen iPad, that I saw on Apple's website prior to the iPad2 announcement, and in it they were using Velcro all over the place ... car dash, walls in several rooms in the house, etc. I'm not sure if Apple still has the video up on their site, but it shouldn't be too hard to find with Google.
Remember a couple of years ago when people started imagining microwave and refrigerator with computer/internet. I think Apple might had accidentally discovered a solution. all we need is gorilla glue on the back of the iPad and it's done. We have a refrigerator that has amazing computing power. Throw in AllRecipe app, and you'll never have to depend on your mom again.
Uhm... Actually, this isn't so far fetched. I have super magnets that will hold _me_ on the fridge. I mounted an old PowerBook who's hinge was broken such that it laid flat to the fridge. Kind of cool but the typing on it was difficult. An iPad would be much better. I wanted it for just this, recipes, a picture frame, quick web browsing, music and radio, etc.
Don't diss the power of the modern super magnets. Some will hold hundreds of pounds each.
Don't diss the power of the modern super magnets. Some will hold hundreds of pounds each.