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Traveling in style: thanks to computer technology, new cars are safer and more fun.: An article from: Computer User
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Title: Traveling in style: thanks to computer technology, new cars are safer and more fun.(Gadgets)
Author: Dan Heilman
Publication: Computer User (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2004
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Apple Ipad Unveiled – Take A Look At Apple’s New Gadget
If you follow Apple, or tech news in general, you will know that Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad this week in San Francisco.
His goal/dream for the iPad is that it will bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops. But does the iPad fill this gap? Not really. But we’ll get to that in just a moment. The iPad at first glance looks like a scaled up version of the iPhone. And in some ways it is. First let’s take a look at the dimensions.
The iPad is half an inch thick, which is why many people began referring to it as iSlate. The IPS display is a rather respectable 9.7 inches. In comparison, the iPhone has a 3.5 inch display. The whole devices weighs 1.5 pounds.
According to Steve Jobs, the iPad has a battery life of 10 hours, and can stay in stand-by for one month.
Hardware specs are also pretty decent. The processor is a 1 GHz Apple A4, which should provide more speed than it does. As it stands, the iPad is not capable of multitasking. What does that mean? Well, if you’re reading this, you probably have your browser open. If you checked your inbox, your email client may be open. Then there is whatever other programs you normally use on your computer. With the iPad you can only use one application at a time. Disappointing, isn’t it?
I really don’t see this as a limitation of the hardware. Either the OS can’t handle the demands, or won’t. In either case this is something that Apple will have to fix in a future release.
As with most of the other hardware, Apple makes the iPad come in multiple different flavors, these range from the 16GB to the 64GB versions, with the price increasing for each one. The 16GB version costs $499, with the 32GB version jumping to $599. If you want the big version with 64GB storage space, you will be looking to spend $699.
The iPad connects over WiFi 802.11n, although some versions come with 3G. The data plans for the device start at $14.99 a month for 250MB of transfer, while the unlimited plan costs the double, $29.99, and you get free access to AT&T hot spots. Unlike the iPhone, there aren’t any contacts you get locked into. Instead it runs on the pre-paid model, which is activated directly through the device.
Some of the other features the iPad comes with are an accelerometer, compass, microphone, speaker, and a 30-pin connect. If you think you’re going to get a camera too, think again. The iPad does not come with a camera. This is rather disappointing, since including one with the device would make sense.
That about sums up the feature list. Does it sound like something you will need to have?
For me there are several issues with the iPad in its current state.
First, it doesn’t offer multitasking, which is a fundamental part of using a computer. If this isn’t changed, it isn’t anything more than a glorified iPhone with a lame name. This is the biggest problem for me with the device. Maybe this won’t bother most of the users, but for anyone that wants to do more than browse the Internet, read some email, and listen to music (not at the same time) this isn’t a viable solution.
Second, the lack of a camera. Apple’s solution for this was two huge adapters that could/should have been built into the device in the first place. Neither of them actually gives the device “real” camera functionality, instead they are only a way to import photos. Here is what Apple has to say about them:
The Camera Connection Kit gives you two ways to import photos and videos from a digital camera. The Camera Connector lets you import your photos and videos to iPad using the camera’s USB cable. Or you can use the SD Card Reader to import photos and videos directly from the camera’s SD card.
My verdict, if you’re looking for something bigger than your iPhone, and only care about browsing the Internet, reading your email, and other simple functions then this might be for you. I feel that Apple is trying to bank on the trendiness of their products rather than truly bridge the current gap between smartphones and laptops. If the iPad is their solution, we still have a long way to go.
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Do you know of any cool gadgets or gift ideas for people who ride the train to work?
I used to ride the train downtown Chicago for work and used to always think it would be cool to find a gadget to hold my coffee, read the paper work on the train, whatever.
I figured there’s probably some gadgets out there that would be handy for people who ride the train. My sister rides the train for work so I thought something like that would be a good xmas present.
Lego Brick Gun
Anyone want a tuturial on how I made it/how to use it? It is very simple.
Episode #1 – Speakers – Part 2
The Gadget Garage is a monthly video show that shows you how to make your own gadgets, gizmos, and accesories for the gear you own. Our wacky cast of characters will make you laugh and learn every step of the way.
Electronic Gadgets are always green
The usual and preferred angles to perform sale of electronic gadgets distribution is by approaching foreign nations. This is because the electronic gadgets are much low priced in the developed nations than in developing nations. The other comforts you can appreciate by doing trading in foreign websites are the privacy they give for their customers. There canât be any issues in customer service, transportation and purchase like how it admits with your area suppliers.
So you have to check about the feedbacks about the web-space that sells you the item. If there are good points about the wholesaler you can completely trust the productâs characteristic behavior to larger heights. You might also question if the dealer is interested to give assurance cards.
When engaging wholesale electronic gadgets business, you must flock information about electronics to a range that you could always have a vision about the ray of the business. The mechanical subject is said to be the deathless area because of the always green requirement. To the equal range electronics is also needed to a personâs life. There are many of us who cannot exist without fans, ACâs, mobile phones and many other stuffs.
You must also agree that there might not be any increase in life without investing anything. The industry of wholesale electronics may never go down. If you have yearn to survive in wholesale electronics area you have to put all your accomplishments and master about the subject of essence in electronic gadgets. In the globe of today though people earn a bulk of cash, it is necessary to save a lot of funds that we possess. Most of the human beings living these days are much interested about redeeming funds.
Winning is always there completely. Patience is the only source that decides your confidence and growth. If you can work confidently in learning the business possibilities and tactics in marketing wholesale items, you could make more profits. Keep updating your knowledge about the industry for a good future.
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As a famous wholesaler, I have engaged in this line for more than 10 years.
I am glad to share experiences of china wholesale with you.
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The Thought of Me – Guided Journal: Capture your thoughts at every age. Once a year journaling.
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