BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wow, there's some really great info on this thread - thanks all! and of course there's this... Ray, I'm thinking that the sun in Florida might cause a bit of a glare when you try to view the pictures on your iPad. Maybe you need one of these. :lmao1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I want the Bee Keeper Built for Pinochio Special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Ray- Since you like to bring your giant stroller into the parks, have you considered installing a couple of golf cart batteries in it and hooking up a power inverter? Maybe you could have enough power to run a small fridge or even a portable AC unit? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 How about hooking up one of the generator type devices we used on our bikes years ago for a headlight on the giant strollers, then charge as you push. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Ray- Since you like to bring your giant stroller into the parks, have you considered installing a couple of golf cart batteries in it and hooking up a power inverter?Maybe you could have enough power to run a small fridge or even a portable AC unit?TCDTried it but they took away my beer at the gate. I am think of installing solar panels to charge my iPads. I'm going green. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Tried it but they took away my beer at the gate.I am think of installing solar panels to charge my iPads. I'm going green. Bummer. How about bringing multiple iPads and maybe even a MacBook that you could hold up to use as a camera? You could keep those all in your giant stroller. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Bummer.How about bringing multiple iPads and maybe even a MacBook that you could hold up to use as a camera?You could keep those all in your giant stroller.TCDMacBook!Now that's being silly. Knucklehead. I figure between DW's, DD's and my iPads and all three of our iPhones. Small cooler with water and snacks, two backpacks with rain ponchos, extra pair of jorts and extra wife beaters. Extra sneakers and socks. My three Disney guide books, umbrellas, my giant Brazilian flag, autograph books and pens, my 4 pin trading books, and one Snickers bar. There won't be any room in the stroller for a MacBook. Tri-Circle-D and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Tried it but they took away my beer at the gate.I am think of installing solar panels to charge my iPads. I'm going green. Here you go, Ray! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 MacBook!Now that's being silly. Knucklehead.I figure between DW's, DD's and my iPads and all three of our iPhones. Small cooler with water and snacks, two backpacks with rain ponchos, extra pair of jorts and extra wife beaters. Extra sneakers and socks. My three Disney guide books, umbrellas, my giant Brazilian flag, autograph books and pens, my 4 pin trading books, and one Snickers bar. There won't be any room in the stroller for a MacBook. Now that's a good post! Don't forget your bubbles and bubble making machine. And the costume changes for your daughter. And your SOTMK card collection. Otherwise, you've got it covered. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wendinator 109 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Not in the $10 range, but check out Limefuel on Amazon. They have 6,000 13,000 15,600 18,000 and 24,000 mAh versions. They get great reviews and they will charge an iPad for hours and hours of parade-photographing fun! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 ...they will charge an iPad for hours and hours of parade-photographing fun! They should put that on the box! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ray- Since you like to bring your giant stroller into the parks, have you considered installing a couple of golf cart batteries in it and hooking up a power inverter? Maybe you could have enough power to run a small fridge or even a portable AC unit? TCDNow your thinking. With that train of thought your ECV will be awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Here you go, Ray! Now that's a cool hat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ray, I'm thinking that the sun in Florida might cause a bit of a glare when you try to view the pictures on your iPad. Maybe you need one of these. I think an iPad may be a little too heavy. I've been watching tv shows on my iPad at lunchtime in the cell phone lot at the Tampa airport. They have a fast wireless system, food trucks and bathrooms. I'm slowly cleaning up my DVR one lunchtime at a time.Only problem is that it's so bright it washes out the dark scenes. So, I made myself a square cardboard tunnel that I slip onto the iPad and them put my face against it. I'm sure I look goofier to the people driving by then that hat user, but it gets the job done! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I think an iPad may be a little too heavy. I've been watching tv shows on my iPad at lunchtime in the cell phone lot at the Tampa airport. They have a fast wireless system, food trucks and bathrooms. I'm slowly cleaning up my DVR one lunchtime at a time.Only problem is that it's so bright it washes out the dark scenes. So, I made myself a square cardboard tunnel that I slip onto the iPad and them put my face against it. I'm sure I look goofier to the people driving by then that hat user, but it gets the job done! Ok, you have to share a picture of that. :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ok, you have to share a picture of that. :rofl3: Yes, please post that to the Selfie thread! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Now that's a good post!Don't forget your bubbles and bubble making machine.And the costume changes for your daughter.And your SOTMK card collection.Otherwise, you've got it covered.TCDYou beat me to the SOTMK cards. Ha ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm as bad as everyone else (except iPad photographers) that I always use my iPhone for my main camera. I'm actually considering investing in a real good small pocket size digital camera. I really miss the SD card that I can pop out and transfer to the computer or whatever else has an SD slot. I also agree that iPhone battery life sucks. I am just use to the iPhone so much and iPad that I won't switch. My friend bought some case at SAMs club for about $70 that gas a built in battery back up that will switch automatically hen the iPhone battery goes dead. It works really well. It mystery be an apple thing that they won't build a phone with a remove able battery. Great way to make people get a new phone. Any suggestions on a good digital small camera? I was looking at the Nikon cool pic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I've had a Nikon Coolpix S8100 for a few years now and I still love it. Takes terrific low light photos without flash and has a pretty spiffy 10X zoom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ceemike...Mike & Judy 50 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Ray, I have a Jackery Bar (I know that name's going to bring out some snarky replies) 5,600mAh battery pack that I bought off of Amazon for $29.95. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAP2U4Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's small enough to easily fit in my pocket & it recharges my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (which is a real battery hog) quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Ray, I have a Jackery Bar (I know that name's going to bring out some snarky replies) 5,600mAh battery pack that I bought off of Amazon for $29.95. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAP2U4Y/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1It's small enough to easily fit in my pocket & it recharges my Samsung Galaxy Nexus (which is a real battery hog) quickly.Will it charge it from empty to full? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ceemike...Mike & Judy 50 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I've never run the phone completely dead but very close to it & the Jackery Bar recharges it. It also has a built in LED flashlight. The cord that comes with it is about 24" long. You may want to use a longer cord if you're going to be taking pics with the iPad while the Jackery Bar is in your pocket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 We need one of those Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Here's what I suggest, and if you take my advice, it will solve your charging issue.Take that damn smart phone that you seem to be connected to by an umbilical cord, and throw as far as you can into Seven Seas Lagoon.If you're compelled to photograph every second of your trip to an overrated amusement park for prosperity, what's wrong with a cheap camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I'm sure if you are polite enough, Lou will loan you his Brownie camera.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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