All Entries in the "Hardware" Category

Rumor: Apple May Use OLED Display on Next-Gen iPad

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 19, 2010 | 0

Digitimes claims that Apple may be looking at using OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panels on the iPad 2G. According to their sources, Apple have already started development on the next generation of iPads, which will use the same design concept as those of the iPhone 4G.

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Vodafone, Orange and O2 to Offer iPad Service in Europe and Australia

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 15, 2010 | 0

According to a report by MobileCrunch, O2 and Orange will offer service plans to iPads in the UK, while Vodafone, also a carrier for the iPad within the UK, will also provide service in Australia, Germany, Italy and Spain. No pricing information had been given on either the iPad or service plans which is now set for a late-May release.

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Israeli Customs Prevent iPads From Entering Country

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 14, 2010 | 0

No Wi-Fi clearance, means no iPads into Israel. Not yet, anyways. Customs agents are being instructed to prevent iPads from entering Israel because the communications ministry has not given the iPad the Wi-Fi clearance it needs to operate in country. The ruling comes although the chip residing inside the iPad has already been in use in a number of Israel’s approved devices.

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Video: ColorWare Your iPad, Choose Your Own Colors

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 09, 2010 | 0

ColorWare, providers of coloring services for Macs, laptops, game consoles and more, have recently announced the addition of the iPad to their lineup. For $410, you can choose your own colors to replace the iPad’s back silver aluminum coloring, logo and the device’s home button.

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Griffin and Kensington, Offer iPad Car Charging Solutions

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 08, 2010 | 0

As you may have figured out by now, your existing USB car charger simply doesn’t have enough juice to charge up your new iPad. Not to worry, Griffin’s new PowerJolt for iPad or Kensington’s PowerBolt Micro Car Charger may have just what you’re looking for. Both priced at $25, they deliver a 2-amp charge to give you the fastest charging time possible for your iPad, iPhone, iPod and other USB devices. Pack-ins also include a detachable USB to 30-pin dock cable for use to charge and sync your device.

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So Easy to Use, Even Toddlers Can iPad

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 07, 2010 | 1

The iPad’s interface is so easy to understand, even little tots can figure it out. Check out this footage posted on 9to5Mac of this cute little two and a half year old girl playing with her father’s brand new iPad. Watch how easily she navigates through various apps found on the device.

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Apple Posts iPad Wi-Fi Network Solution

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 07, 2010 | 0

For those who have experienced problems with your iPad not being able to rejoin your network after the device has come out of sleep, you may want to try these simple steps, as recently posted on Apple’s support page:

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TSA Announcement: iPads Allowed to Stay in Carry-On Bags During Airport Screenings

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 07, 2010 | 0

Good news to frequent fliers! The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has just revealed that those who travel with their iPad will be able to keep their device in its carry-on bag because of its small size and lack of bulky add-ons.

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iPad eBay Auctions on the Rise, Literally!

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 06, 2010 | 0

People overseas who simply cannot wait for iPad’s international release are paying outrageous prices on eBay for the device. According to a photo posted on TUAW, one impatient person paid as high as $5,000 for a 64 GB iPad, promised to be hand-delivered anywhere in the world while another reportedly paid $5,500 from within the UK. With these prices, sellers could very well pay for roundtrip first class tickets to deliver their goods and then some!

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iPad Overheats, Under Direct Sunlight for 10 Minutes

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 06, 2010 | 3

PC Magazine’s Zach Honig recently posted an image of his iPad after he received a temperature warning on his display on the popular social networking site, Twitter. This came after only using it for ten minutes outside, under direct sunlight, on a 70 degree New York City day. As a result from the overheating issue, his iPad automatically shut itself off, allowing it time to cool off.

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First iPad Theft on Record in New Hampshire

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 05, 2010 | 0

Yes, we all knew it was just a matter of time before an iPad was stolen, but this soon? Mohamed Aboutaleb of New Hampshire was robbed at a local Best Buy parking lot shortly after making his purchase in the morning. The perpetrators, who remain at large, were part of a shove-and-grab scheme with one grabbing the shopping bag containing the iPad and the other driving the getaway car.

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Apple Releases Sales Numbers from iPad Launch – 300,000+ WiFi Units Sold on Day 1

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 05, 2010 | 0

Today, Apple disclosed its Day 1 sales figures with over 300,000 WiFi only iPad units sold. This figure arrived from counting shipments to retail partners that included places like Best Buy, Apple Specialists. Also included in the press release, Apple announced that an average of 3+ apps and 1 iBook were downloaded by users within hours of giving life to their new iDevices.

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iPads Have Landed, Waiting for Delivery

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Mar 31, 2010 | 0

Reports everywhere points to iPads’ arrival at local delivery stations around the country. However, as we reported earlier, Apple has a few tricks up their sleeve to make sure their product doesn’t get to their destinations until the specified release date.

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Canadian iPad Launch Set for April 24th?

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Mar 31, 2010 | 0

Rumors are buzzing around the net about the iPad’s international launch date being April 24th. The date came from the website, iPad In Canada, whose source mentioned Apple employees were told April 24th is a “black out period,” which meant none of them were allowed to take the day off.

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