Johnny Q asked:




I have to agree some companies have definitely changed the way we look at technology and the internet. Some of these companies have change the way tech savvy people such as myself look at a simple email while on the run. As soon as I received my iTouch I was hooked. We as the technology generation have continued to surpass the way we communicate with each other. My company runs of my iTouch and anything I complete it’s in my hands. I love the way technology and information just pours to my hands with a simple touch of a screen.

Now I was just amazed at all of the features that the new iPad has to offer. I just happen to watch the demo video and the first thing I notice was the slick design of it and the cool appearance that it just stands out. The iPad can use up to 140,000 apps available in the app store. One of the cool benefits is that it’s like a crossover between a laptop and the iTouch. It really is going to come in handy when I need to get some valuable information from the office and I can just jump on my iTouch and get anything available in the internet. This is business at its best; sure it’s fast, quick and in a hurry. Now If I can make the switch to a slick design and have all the easy to use technology it will definitely help. Like I said I’m one of those savvy tech people that like fast business in the speed of thought. If it gets things done quickly, then I like it.

One of the things that I notice was the price, starting at $500.00 dollars it seems to be competing against some of the top competitors. I asked my self why should I buy an iPad when for the same price I Can get a notebook? They are the same category of technology for sale. The iPad need to stand up to the name and the name of its makers, to demonstrate the agility of the way we do business or communicate with each other. One of the coolest features that I notice was the slick design in the keyboard. I thought the keyboard was out of this world. Now I hope that it’s like the regular keyboards that you can just act like it’s a regular keyboard. One of the problems that some technology companies have is that the iTouch and the iPhone do not have enough grunts to run a proper browser.

Some of the time when I’m browsing for me it just seems to browse the internet better with my laptop and not the iTouch, every time this happens it irritates me. Hopefully, for me if I am going to spend any kind of money in a gadget I want something that I’m not going to have trouble with.

But let’s not give the iPad a bad name. It now comes with three stores the iTunes Store, the App store and now the iBook store. Here is where you carry your own library around and get some cool books. This was a big plus for the iPad. I just wish that the technology gurus are going to deliver on this iPad because I will have high expectation of it. I will be looking forward to my iPad.

Barbara

Dmitry Fedosev asked:




Apple manufacturers have done it again when it comes to pleasing their customers by releasing the new device called the iPad. This device is the latest technology when it comes to one gadget that can multitask, whereby the user can watch movies, music videos and television as well.

That’s not the end to this device as the user can also surf the web, receive and send emails, play audio and also music videos as well as save pictures. The outward appearance of the device looks a lot similar to the iPhone but it’s quite different in a number of things that will be highlighted on this article about iPad app reviews.

The iPad can be said to be working almost similar to a laptop and have a design like the iPhone but it’s on another level of its own. When compared to a netbook the iPad has a thickness of about 0.5 inches and weighs around 1.5 pound therefore it’s quite light and thinner than the netbook or a laptop. Its has a 9.7 inch backlit screen for displaying purposes as well as IPS technology that comes with it.

The processor of the gadget is an A4 inbuilt 1GHz apple processor, which has the highest level in graphics. With features such as 178 degree when it comes to viewing and a 1024768 pixel in terms of resolution, the gadget is the one of a kind. iPad app reviews clearly shows how advance the technology used in creating the iPad is. With features like the iBook, notes, calendar, iTunes and a spotlight search truly this gadget does not disappoint.

Gail

Ilse Hagen asked:




Your laptop may look sleek and tech-savvy from afar but at some point in your ownership of that high-end gadget, you may want to make sure that it is easily distinguishable from others that look like it. Customizing your laptop with stickers and covers may help but to make sure that it looks snazzier, using a printable laptop skin with your own design can make it stand out from others.

Give your laptop some skin

Basically, a laptop skin is a protective cover that is laminated on your laptop’s outer surface. Aside from making your laptop look unique, it protects it from damage, scratches, and abrasions caused by transport conditions. It is usually made of elastic material that is thin and can stretch firmly over the surface of your laptop. A printable laptop skin allows you to experiment on various styles and designs.

Personalize your laptop

Printable laptop skins allow you to print your very own unique designs from your computer so you can personalize your laptop more and make it stand out. You can change the skins every month if you wish to since you can peel them off and stick a new one on the surface of your laptop easily.

If you are the type to replace your designs once in a while, your printable laptop skins should be easy to remove without leaving any damage or spots. That way, you can flawlessly replace it with another design without having to worry about residues underneath the new one.

Choose quality skins

A printable laptop skin is like a sticker paper where you can print your designs. However, make sure that even with customized designs, the skin can still protect your laptop from scratches and dust. To ensure that, choose printable laptop skins composed of high-grade vinyl. If you are using your laptop in colder climates, neoprene laptop skins should provide adequate insulation for it.

Crystal

Joseph Stutzman asked:




Apple recently unveiled its new iPad, a tablet that is bigger than an iPod Touch but much smaller than a laptop or a netbook. It offers a wide range of applications, including e-books, web browsing, games, and movies. With a 1GHz processor and WiFi capabilities, the iPad will be available with 16GB of flash memory for $499, with 32GB for $599, or with 64GB for $699. For $829, the iPad features both WiFi as well as 3G connectivity. All models will be ready for purchase via AT&T in about two months.

The iPad weighs in at 1.5 pounds and measures 9.6-inches high, 7.5-inches wide, and 1.5-inches deep. It features a 9.7-inch LCD display screen with 4:3 resolution and 1024 x 768 pixels. In addition, the iPad boasts an approximate battery life of 10 hours for viewing or one-month in standby mode. It runs on a modified version of the iPhone operating system and is compatible with most iPhone applications.

Aiming to rival the Kindle, the iPad offers an iBook application that allows users to download and read e-books. To compete with laptops, Apple provides an iPad version of its iWork application along with an optional keyboard. The iPad also includes gaming capabilities, making it a new competitor for the PSP Go. Two noticeably absent features are a built-in camera and the ability to run Flash programs.

Will the Apple iPad be as commercially successful as the iPod or the iPhone? Only time will tell. One thing seems certain, however-die-hard Apple fanatics will be lining up around the corner to get their hands on this latest innovation.

Carol

John A Andrews asked:




Does the new Apple iPad need a keyboard? Bill Gates seems to think so which is why the companies “slate” that is in production will be shipping with some type of keyboard device and/or stylus. This makes it not really a true pad computer but more of a foldable laptop or netbook. Ask however if the iPad is a good book reader then why should it have either. You don’t have a keyboard when you read a book on a screen or on paper.

Disney’s CEO Iger however claims the opposite saying “the iPad is perfect the way it is and needs no keyboard”

Keep in mind also that Steve Jobs is the majority stockholder in Disney so there may be some bias to that unique statement. Also keep in mind the apple iPad will have a “virtual keyboard” just as the iPhone does so it’s not like you can’t type on it. In addition there will be a physical keyboard dock in case you decide to write your next novel on the device. The same issues that people are saying about the iPad are the ones that were said about the iPhone, which at the time of writing has sold over 50 million units worldwide!

So far over 20% of doctors are planning on purchasing the device saying it’s ideal for medical charts and things of that nature. Also many readers are going to forgo the nook and kindle and go with the iPad. Myself I already have a nook and I don’t think you can compare E-ink over any LCD screen for reading but for magazines and other rich media it’s perfect. Therefore I will still be getting an iPad, though I probably don’t need one. With over 300,000 ready to go apps at release and more specialized ones on the way I am confident that Apple will have another big hit on their hands regardless of what Bill may be saying. Really, how many people do you really know that have a Zune?

For information on getting an iPad for free read the sig file.

Carlos

Jon Arnold asked:




You have no doubt heard about the new netbook computers. When they first came out, many people thought these netbooks were a solution looking for a problem, but as they have evolved, these small notebook computers are increasing rapidly in popularity and as the price continues to drop.

The good news is that there are not nearly as many option decisions that you need to make when you are shopping for a netbook computer system. The reason is that they are all pretty much the same, and with the same limitations. Unlike a laptop or traditional notebook or desktop computer, you do not have 25 pages of possible options that you can add on, which can sometimes almost double the base price of the system.

But remember I mentioned limitations? You need to understand and accept the fact that these netbooks from any manufacturer are pretty much the same. Almost all of them have about the same size screen, which works out to be about 9 to 10 inches. Make sure you can live with that, since it may not sound like a big difference compared to a standard laptop with a 14 or 15 inch screen, but you really do not have as much screen real estate as the laptop counterpart.

Most of them are limited to 1 GB of memory. With today’s operating systems, that is not much, especially for Windows. With most of them you can replace the memory modules and maybe get as much as 2 GB of memory (which is still not a lot) but before you search out a screwdriver, make sure that doing so does not void your warranty.

You will not have the high-end graphic capability because the graphic processing power is just not there.
But at the end of the day, what you DO get is a very capable computing platform in a very small form factor with incredible amounts of battery life. While you are not going to want to open 10 browser windows at the same time like you would on your laptop, the aspect of portability and being able to keep in touch with such a small platform brings new meaning to the term “mobile”, and netbook computers are much easier to browse on and send email from than smart phones.

Definitely make sure you do your shopping. The best deals out there can be had from several online locations and web sites. Make sure you understand the return options and the warranty options. But recognizing what a netbook computer can do and was not designed to do, and accepting those limitations, you are likely to be very happy with your new netbook computer.

Annette

Tom Tessin asked:




Netbooks aren’t going away, and if you want one for college, I wanted to show you how you can pick out the best one for yourself. The reason that I like a Netbook is not only because they are light, and small, it’s also because they are easy to carry around, and you can do everything that a typical desktop, and laptop can do.

Here’s what you should look out for when choosing your next Netbook…

Reviews: Before you even purchase something, get reviews. Go to e-commerce sites online such as Newegg, and Amazon to see what other people think. 99% of the time, the Internet is right in terms of reviews. If there’s a lot of bad reviews, you may want to re-consider your purchase.

Specs: Just like a laptop, what do you want in terms of a Netbook? You’re going to want to look into things such as the RAM, the Hard Drive size, the actual size of the Netbook, and more. To keep the size small, you have to keep in mind that many Netbooks won’t have a CD / DVD Rom. Don’t let that stop you from purchasing one though, because you can put most of your software onto a USB drive.

Battery Life: This is a biggie like most laptops. Most Netbooks are going to last you about 5-6 hours. Just because the Netbook claims this, it doesn’t mean that they are going to last this long. Make sure that you look into this to ensure that you’re getting a good deal.

Some to check out in 2010….

*ASUS Eee PC
*Toshiba Mini NB205-N230
*Acer AOD250-1197

There’s so much more to look into. As I said, look into reviews, and no what you want. There are a lot of great Netbooks out there for 2010, so find out which one that works best for you

Randall

Amy Ou Yang asked:




“If iPad has a built-in camera then we can Skype the whole day.” – Anonymous

Undoubtedly, many people have been saying on how cool the new iPad is. Apple is indeed a very genius company for giving birth to their revolutionary invention wherein you can do almost everything with your fingertips. The Apple iPad is a tablet computer that was announced late January this year, 2010. Although it is has a similar function to the iPod touch, it has never gotten this better.

Even though it is often compared to iPod, we strongly disagree because we find it as good as a laptop only you cannot type longer messages. The iPad has a larger 25 cm LED-backlit, Multi-touch display with a high resolution of 1024×768, 16 to 64gb of flash memory, 1GHz Apple A4 processor, Bluetooth 2.1 and a 30-pin dock connector. All these things make iPad a must-have gadget for the year.

How this thing does works?

1. You are in control

The large Multi-Touch screen of this newest gadget from Apple lets you see web pages clearly. You got the same view from the ones you see from your laptop only you have more vibrant color and sharper text. It makes navigating so easy because you can take in control using your finger. It is hard to believe but with the iPad, you can let your fingertips do everything. You can simply zoom in or out any photo, you can even scroll up the pages and you can move from one page to another. Certainly, this gadget gives your fingertips the power over it.

2. Productivity is the Key

Although it is not the same with the features of your laptop or personal computer, you can still be productive. The iPad can let you create everything you need. It has the ‘pages’ feature wherein you can start doing your presentations, beautiful documents using the Apple-designed templates and straightforward formatting tools. It has indeed the power to let your creative words become a unique work art. Also, the ‘numbers’ feature will let you take in charge of creating appealing spreadsheets in minutes. With over 250 comprehensible functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and attention-grabbing charts, all the solutions are at your fingertips. Each of these apps has been designed specifically for iPad, with all-new features. Plus, you can check your email anytime, anywhere provided it is a WI-FI hotspot.

3. It is not your ordinary thing

It can be your music player, video buddy, e-book partner, working pal and one-stop-store or just about anything. It is the say it, you have it thing. You can be able to listen to your music with the powerful built-in speaker or Bluetooth wireless headphones. You can even watch the latest videos posted on YouTube and post comments too. Also, the best feature we have seen was the ‘accessibility.’ This feature makes iPad easier to use for people who have vision impairment or have a physical or learning disability.

However, Apple have not released in the market just yet because they are still manufacturing for the high demand of their eager consumers and it has not yet been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission. It is a policy of the state that the device may not be offered for sale or lease until the authorization from the higher sector has been obtained. So for those who are waiting patiently, extend it even more.

Denise