With this device is there any easy-to-set way to watch movies from it in an iPad 2 ? I mean, if I have my movies in the WD drive can I watch them using my iPad 2 ? If yes, is there any tricky solution to do so (like adding apps or programs) or is it just a matter of browsing the movie and play it in my iPad 2 ? With this device is there any easy-to-set way to watch movies from it in an iPad 2 ? I mean, if I have my movies in the WD drive can I watch them using my iPad 2 ? If yes, is there any... » Read More With this device is there any easy-to-set way to watch movies from it in an iPad 2 ? I mean, if I have my movies in the WD drive can I watch them using my iPad 2 ? If yes, is there any tricky solution to do so (like adding apps or programs) or is it just a matter of browsing the movie and play it in my iPad 2 ? « Show Less
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If you have your movies loaded on the MyCloud and you have the MyCloud app on your iPad 2 you can watch them very easily. Just open the app and go to where your files are located and you are there. I actually placed my whole iTunes library on my MyCloud and I use my iPhone and iPad with the MyCloud app to access my movies and then I use airplay and Apple TV to watch/stream them on my tv all while never having to get up from my couch.
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It's a wireless hard drive. If its on and transmitting, yes. I primarily use it for taking our movie library on trips. You can watch up to five different movies at a time with iPads.
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My husband has transferred DVDs to our iPhone and iPad. I don't know exactly how he did it, but it can be done. Maybe through a cloud? That would be my guess. Alright, he said he used some type of software.
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Yes, you can leave the media on the storage device (i.e. an SD card) and view it on your iPad using the MediaShair applilcation.
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Mirroring doesn't work properly with some apps, so the movie will be running on my iPad and the external display at the same time and that does use up the battery faster. I tried to fix this but I think it's something within the particular app that controls the mirroring. Hope this helps.
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I had a first generation IPad and it didn't work for me either. I got only audio. I returned it for a refund and got a roku.
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Can't help you thereDidn't know they still made iPodsBlackbox works great with my iPhone 4So so with my iPad 2, inconsistent with getting it to send video to TVOne of my TVs won't acknowledge blackbox is connected
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This drive is Bluetooth, so it does not require a wireless network. You need to turn on Bluetooth on your iPad but it should work anywhere.
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I was able to stream to my Asus I play player and smart tv. The device was slow because the media scanner was constantly running and taking 90% of the resources. I recommend buying a synology nas instead for media and everything else. The OS is much better an the apps to stream to smart TVs and iPad/android are better. WD is not fully baked.
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sorry i can't help i am still waiting for answers on how to download movies on it and than transfer them to my ipad like it say it could do
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Good question! I haven't tried the USB option for viewing movies, although I think that is the function. I've just used the HDMI to connect my ipad with Netflix for movies viewing. I will say that it does not support the Amazon Prime via the HDMI.
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NOT that I'm an expert in this area (I'm not), but I'm surprised your computer doesn't recognize it. Stupid question, but I'll ask it, anyway. Are you using a PC, or an Apple? It was a couple of months before I hooked up mine, but I think that, at the time that I bought it, it clearly stated that it was for an Apple, only. That stood out in my mind, for some reason. I could be wrong, but I don't think so. Anyway, I'd definitely get a hold of WD. They are very helpful and I don't think you would have a problem with them. Let me know how you made out.
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they will play off of the device but with buffering. best solution would be to transfer movies that you want to watch, then delete when done.this device is worth every penny. my primary use is to shoot pictures and video during the day on iPad and cross load at night. ready to go again next day. keeps iPad memory clear and potential unlimited storage on SD cards. power independent once it is charged. three weeks of video all kept safe.
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Absolutely not. This accessory is only to swap the default USB plug of a Seagate GoFlex portable hard drive for a Firewire connector. To view videos and movies on your iPad, you have to use iTunes to upload them on your iPad or use an application like Dropbox to sync them.
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My suggestion Is to try downloading it on your computer and sync it onto the iPad. That's what I did and had no issue with loading it or subsequently using it. Good luck. It's a nice app.
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Can I rent movies from itunes and watch them while in the car or on a trip? Not a netflix member but would like a computer that I can use to rent movies online for. Also, I can't find the definitive answer - can this be upgraded to 2gb? Thanks.
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Do you intend to connect the microscope to the iPad and see the output on the iPad? If so, I seriously doubt it would work but I could be wrong. This is intended to be used to charge an Apple device and not for video transfer. However, if there is a specific app that is designed to work with the microscope then it might do the trick. Sorry that I can't be more definitive.