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Paying Too Much for an iPad Data Plan? This Infographic Will Help You Compare

by patrickj July 30, 2010

Ever wondered about which countries offer the least and most expensive data plans for the iPad?  Better still, if you live in one of the many countries where there are various providers to choose amongst for your data plan, want a quick comparison of which rates are best? In either case, this infographic from the [...]

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Steve Ballmer Not Happy About iPad Sales

by patrickj July 30, 2010

Image Source: Gizmodo Speaking to Wall Street analysts, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer noted that tablets are a big issue for the company and expressed concern about Apple’s success with iPad. "Apple has done an interesting job. They’ve sold more than I’d like them to sell. We think about that," he said. "So it’s our [...]

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1Password Pro Updated – Adds Cloud Sync via Dropbox

by patrickj July 28, 2010

  1Password can now sync automatically using Dropbox! Also known as “syncing to the cloud”, this amazing feature allows you to keep your Mac, Windows, and iOS devices in sync at all times, even when they are running on different networks. (Yes, I did say Windows; 1Password for Windows is currently in beta testing) Oh [...]

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iPad at Work: with Box.net at a Building Consulting Firm

by patrickj July 28, 2010

This is a very cool video, and a great bit of initiative by Box.net to put their app to work in conjunction with the iPad for rapid file sharing at D7 Consulting.  D7 are Building Envelope specialists.   There’s a lot of mention of the competitive advantage this gives the company – and some very happy [...]

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iShine – a Microfiber Sleeve for the iPad

by patrickj July 28, 2010

Apple recommends a case to keep your iPad scratch free and a clean lint-free cloth to remove smudges. iShine is both. Apple’s free guide book called the iPad User Guide states under Using and Cleaning iPad. "… If you are concerned about scratching or abrasion, you can use one of the many cases sold separately. [...]

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App Store Adds New Sections to Help with App Discovery

by patrickj July 27, 2010

The App Store for the iPad and the iPhone has added several new featured sections, to aid in app discovery.  I’m not sure exactly how new these are, but I’ve only just noticed them today – and I think they’re a very nice addition for the App Store. The new sections include Newsstand, shown above, [...]

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The Clasp = a Clasp Thingie To Keep Your Apple iPad Case Closed

by patrickj July 27, 2010

The post title pretty much sums this one up.  The Clasp is ‘a simple solution for holding your Apple iPad case closed’. Here’s a little more on it: The Clasp blends in seamlessly with the Apple case and provides a latch to keep the case secure. The Clasp is constructed from a similar black rubber [...]

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Amazing Portrait Done on the iPad

by patrickj July 26, 2010

I’ve long been a fan of art done on the iPhone and iPad.  I even started a site all about it.  I’m continually amazed at the stunning images that are produced by ‘fingerpainting’ on iDevices. One of the latest examples – that I’ve been meaning to post about for ages – is David Kassan‘s portrait [...]

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WritePad for iPad Updated – Adds Posting to Twitter

by patrickj July 26, 2010

WritePad for iPad has been updated, to Version 4.1.  The big new addition is … Introducing twitter client: WritePad is the world’s first application to combine word processing functionality, handwriting recognition, and social networking in a single app. I think the Twitter client wording is a pretty big exaggeration – it has added the ability [...]

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Can We Have Bigger Folders on iPad Please?

by patrickj July 26, 2010

Random Monday morning thought here.  I was re-arranging a few apps / home screens on my iPad a little while ago, and it occurred to me that I really miss the ability to consolidate screens through the use of folders – which of course I can do on my iPhone 4 because it runs iOS [...]

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How The iPad Won Over a Star PC Journalist

by patrickj July 26, 2010

Mary-Jo Foley is a heavyweight tech journalist, who has provided expert and insider coverage of Microsoft for many years.  She currently writes the All About Microsoft column at Zdnet – and on the I’m a Mac, I’m a PC scale she is a definite PC. And she’s now an iPad owner – and a very [...]

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