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Archaeologist: iPad for ancient times
During a dig in the ancient ruins of Pompeii, an archaeologist records notes and sketches on an iPad. The iPad 2 even lets you take pictures in the field. Could Indiana Jones have used an iPad? You bet. If the bad guys stole his 3G iPad, Dr. Jones would've been able to track them and it down with the Find iPhone app.
Policeman: Nabbing ibad boys
When a policeman pulls you over for speeding and then sits in his cruiser for a long time, what's he doing? He's playing Angry Birds on his iPad, of course. More likely he's accessing background information, taking notes, checking maps, maybe even taking photos and video. The iPad is fast becoming a policeman's new partner.
Director: Take one, scene one, action!
Finally, directors have an answer to a prima donna actor's age old question: What's my motivation? Just check out the scene notes on the iPad and read the damn lines! The iPad has become a director's new 64GB clipboard.
Pilot: Taking off with the iPad
Every so often, commercial airplane pilots need to consult bulky, perhaps out of date flight manuals or thumb through navigational charts. With iPads, pilots can find the most current information quickly and easily. The iPad is ready for takeoff!
Doctor: Take this tablet once a day
Dr. Clyde Sullivan, cardiologist, uses the iPad at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital to check up on patients and consult with peers. The iPad cuts the cord that tethers clinicians to offices and nursing stations, freeing them to spend more time with patients.
Priest: A religious experience
Apple faithful follow Steve Jobs and his products like a religious movement. Now real spiritual leaders are tapping the power of the iPad. They're reading and referring to important texts, maintaining schedules, taking notes for teaching and preaching.
Musician: An iPad jam session
From jam sessions to late night DJs to one man street bands, the iPad has become a musical creation sensation. The most well known musical iPad app is Apple's own GarageBand, which can record and play back multiple audio tracks.
Soldier: Mission control on the iPad
Harris, a tech vendor with billions in annual revenue, is developing an iPad app that will let soldiers in war zones remotely control cameras mounted on tethered balloons and other unmanned aerial vehicles.
Coach: Let's win one for the iPad
"Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan." undefined Tom Landry, former Dallas Cowboys coach.
The late Coach Landry was known for his innovative approach to the game. He likely would have carried an iPad containing plays and schemes, while strolling the sidelines wearing his famous Fedora hat.
Artist: The digital canvas
The iPad has been called a piece of art, not a great content creation machine. But artists are proving otherwise by creating inspirational art on the iPad. Even the iPhone stirred the art world after Jorge Colombo drew a New Yorker cover two years ago.
Field service: iPad gets dirty
From carriers to construction workers, iPads are getting out into the field. At D7 Consulting, employees at construction sites use iPads to input data and make out reports. iPads replace binders filled with paper.
Researcher: Can you speak dolphin?
Last year, research scientist Jack Kassewitz used an iPad as a language interface with a bottlenose dolphin. Other researchers are using the iPad (rather than a clunky laptop) to collect data in the field.
Politician: On the campaign trail
It seems a big part of a politician's job is to give speeches. The iPad's slim form factor makes it perfect for public speakers like New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to stay on point.
Retailer: A new cash register
Aromas Coffeehouse owner Jeff Milewski uses an iPad and ShopKeep's web app to ring up customers, reports Silicon Prairie News. Retailers believe the iPad is the next cash register with the added bonus of computing cross selling opportunities at the point of sale.
Captain: Next Generation iPad
Everyone knows iPads have made their way into the enterprise. Captains of industry use them daily. But are iPads a fad or the future? Our take: tablets will be around at least for the next generation. Just ask Captain Picard.
Researcher: Can you speak dolphin?
Last year, research scientist Jack Kassewitz used an iPad as a language interface with a bottlenose dolphin. Other researchers are using the iPad (rather than a clunky laptop) to collect data in the field.
