‘iPad’ Archives
Using the iPad as a Phone?
According to this recent Wall-Street Journal article, soon you may be able to use your iPad for phone & conference calls. M5 Networks, a New York-based VoIP phone system provider, is working on a way to do just that via an app. The iPad offers a better speaker microphone and would make a good alternative for phone and conference calls [...]
Eagerly awaiting iOS 4
iPhone fans have waited for this day: iOS4 will be made available sometime today from Apple. After using the beta version for awhile, the new features quickly became favorites, particularly folders, home screen wallpaper, and the built-in spell checker. This update is for iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPad and iPod Touch. iPhone 2G and the 1st gen. iPod [...]
iPad Stand Case in Black Vegan Leather
I spend way too much time checking out Etsy.com. But I think this iPad Case/Stand combo from MyGreenMonkeyDesigns looks great. But if it's not to your taste, check out her other many designs as well. Hard cover tri-fold case keeps your iPad safe Velcro allows and easy adjustment of the angle of the iPad up to 7 inches. Lined is soft [...]
Crafty Gal Decals for iPads, Macbooks and laptops.
When I get an iPad, this is the decal I want on the back. But truth to tell, there are so many to choose from. From her Etsy.com shop: "Crafty Gal Decals are laptop/Macbook decals, vinyl graphics, wall quotes, vehicle decals, home décor, stencils, signs and more! You can put these graphics onto any smooth flat surface: interior and exterior [...]
Give your iPad a handmade leather case it will be proud of!
Looking for that special iPad case to protect your baby? The London-based duo of Tovi Sorga and Corrie de Vries are designing beautiful leather cases that certainly fit the bill. Each iPad case is made of 100% fine kid skin leather and cow hide. All the graphic designs are original and are printed directly on to the leather. Tovi is the [...]
Sync more than one iDevice at a time with a duaLink Cable
From Gizmodo The duaLink cable from CableJive is essentially a specialized USB hub: It splits from one USB connector into two iPod/iPhone cables. Great for incredibly rich people with two iPhones, or upper-middle-class folk with two iPods. Available now for $26. This is definitely going on my need-to-get-one-day list for syncing my iPhone [...]
To 3G Or Not To 3G?
For those of you who are trying to decide whether to invest the extra money in 3G, I have some thoughts to consider. How often will you actually use it? With most homes, schools, libraries, restaurants and public places wi-fi enabled, you might find it easier than you think to log on. How often do you go to places with no wi-fi like the [...]
iPad – Planned Obsolescence?
After reading iPad reviews ad nauseum, I have some to some very unscientific conclusions. We know that Apple is the leader in creating hype, anticipation, and encouraging a cult following. They build a great product and deserve much of the loyalty. With that said, why have so many desirable features not been included? No camera, no [...]
Adobe suing Apple? The fight continues
From ITWorld: Adobe vs. Apple is going to get uglier There's a rumor that Adobe will be filing suit against Apple soon to force Apple to allow third-party tools to develop iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad apps. Apple's first punch: Anyone who's read anything about the iPad knows that Steve Jobs has said Adobe Flash would not be supported on the [...]
iPad users report wifi issues
Tech Crunch: iPad users complain of wifi issues Apparently many new iPad users are complaining of wifi issues, mostly a weak signal. I truly hope the fix for this is an update fix and not a hardware issue. I had a netbook that never, no matter what I did, got as good a signal here in the house despite the fact that my iMac and the netbook [...]
