Author Archive for Jake Wright

Not Every iPhone Apple App to Get the iPad Treatment

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 09, 2010 | 0

According to John Gruber of Daring Fireball; “Apps that Apple didn’t show off during its iPad unveiling event weren’t just left out because there weren’t many major changes made to them, they actually won’t appear on the platform at all. Or, if they do, they won’t ship with the product and instead will be downloadable after the fact via the App Store.” The apps in question are Calculator, Stocks, Weather, Clock and Voice Memos.

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iPad’s Selling on eBay For $200 or More Above Retail Price

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 09, 2010 | 0

Auction number 170456453938 just ended on eBay, the item up for bid was a brand new Apple iPad. According to the listing the iPad is of course not currently in stock but will ship soon after April 3rd. The auction was for the 16-gig Wi-Fi only model, the item sold for $700, more than $200 above the retail price. Anytime a hot new electronic item hits the market we often see them being pre sold on eBay at over inflated prices but the iPad makes little to no sense to pay such a price. The sellers that are selling the overpriced iPads do not have any hook ups no friends on the inside they are going to pre order just like everyone else and just like everyone else hope they get one.

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Video: New Apple iPad Ad

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 08, 2010 | 0

Just rolled out on Sunday during the awards is a new video by Apple advertising the upcoming iPad. The video zooms though the iPad cramming a ton of features in just a few seconds and at the end another confirmation of the April 3rd sale date. Post your comments below, also anyone know the name of the band playing in the video?

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Steve Jobs: iPad Won’t Tether with iPhone

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 07, 2010 | 0

I am sure some of you have been wondering whether or not the new iPad will be able to tether with the iPhone. Well according to Steve Jobs himself, who made the brief announcement in response to an emailed question from Swedish record producer Jezper Söderlund you will not be able to tether your iPad and iPhone together.

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Apple iPad From Every Angle Plus Keyboard and Dock (New Photos)

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 06, 2010 | 0

Cnet published a story about whats inside the new iPad and talked about some of the FAQ on this popular new device. They also posted a bunch of new photos boasting images from every angle giving an even better, close up look at the all new iPad. They also posted some great photos of the iPad keyboard dock. Take a look at the pictures below, getting excited yet?

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Video: Sneak Peak At Penguin iPad iBooks

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 04, 2010 | 0

Penguin has released a video of some of its upcoming iPad iBooks. Although the “books” in the video hardly to resemble “books” at all, but rather very interactive learning experiences. The thought quickly comes to mind, will the iPad change the way our children learn in school, remove old print books and replace them with one device, college books no longer $150.00 but a $10.00 download-able app.

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Video: Will The iPad Be Able To Make Phone Calls?

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 04, 2010 | 0

Gumballtech has just posted a video that shows a key pad come up on the iPad simulator that looks just like the phone keypad on the iPhone and would give anyone watching the impression this new device may come with phone capabilities, take a look at the video and tell us what you think in the comments section below.

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Waterproof iPad Case On Sale Now

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 03, 2010 | 1

TrendyDigital has just released a water proof case for the iPad. This new iPad accessory is currently on sale for 19.99 on Amazon. The WaterGuard Waterproof Case will allow you to operate the keyboard and navigation interface through the case with ease. No worries about dust, dirt, sand, or water getting to your iPad. For those who love to read books and will be using the iBooks might enjoy being able to read a good book in the bathtub, or business looking to use the iPad in the field might befit from the dust and dirt protection this case offers.

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Will Your Next Universal Remote be an iPad

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 03, 2010 | 2

Redeye has announced plans to make an adapter that will turn the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad into a flashy high tech universal remote control. The adapter will run you $49 dollars. Considering the high price of some remotes like Logitech’s Harmony 900 super remote the price tag might not be to bad depending on what features and options are made available.

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Rumor: iPad Will Start Shipping March 26

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 03, 2010 | 0

According to both the Examiner and MacRumors who claim anonymous sources have told them the iPad will launch on March 26, possibly at 6 p.m. The Examiner is also saying that customers who line up for the iPad on launch day will receive a “special gift.” So far it looks like Apple may only be shipping the Wi-Fi-only version of the iPad on March 26.

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The iMaxi: Hey, Someone Had To Do It

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 02, 2010 | 0

I am sure with the name iPad the thought has crossed your mind at least one and there has been chatter all over the net about the name of Apples newest toy but this new case made by Hip Handmades takes it to a whole different level. When I first discovered this handy case I thought for sure it was a joke. I was incorrect, the iMaxi is the only Apple iPad case made with protective wings!

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iPad Launch May be Available to US Customers Only

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 01, 2010 | 0

According to John Paczkowski’s Digital Daily blog the iPad may only be available to US customers for the initial launch due to production delays. A research note published this morning by Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek says that production issues at Apple’s manufacturing partners may limit iPad inventory when it first goes on sale.

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RadTech Offers New iPad Accessory Line Up

Posted by Jake Wright | Mar 01, 2010 | 0

With the iPad not yet out we have not seen a lot of accessories for the new device.  RadTech just announced a bunch of cool new accessories that anyone planing on getting an iPad will want to take a look at.  Some of the new products include; cases, pouches, multi-touch tools, elevating stands, a good spread of cables and chargers and they also have iPad disasemble and repair tools kit.  I am sure we will start to see more and more accessories poping up on the web but for now here are some new ones to look at.

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