iPad

I ordered a 3G iPad about a month ago because I thought that there may be occasions where I will need to review an app that is iPad 3G specific. These would be apps that take advantage of 3G, of course, but also GPS, which only the iPad 3G model sports. I imaged turn-by-turn navigation…

But it doesn’t mean I agree with it — at least not yet. I’ve been an iPhone user for two years, and never once did I miss having Flash on that device. However, it took just two weeks with the iPad for me to miss it there. To read Steve Jobs lump both together as…

NewerTech’s NuGuard Clear is a crystal clear hard shell snap-on half-case for the iPad. It covers the back and sides (not the screen), but if you’re looking for a minimally-intrusive way to protect the back and sides of your iPad, it does the trick quite nicely.  According to the manufacturer the polycarbonate shell offers more…

The Incase Convertible Book Jacket for iPad is a polyurethane case that protects the iPad, much like a book cover. It has the feel of leather, even though it’s not, and it has some nice features, including notches that allow the iPad to rest upright at various angles. This case has a frame on the…

Keynote The Keynote app for the iPad is a necessary addition to the suite of apps for most users. Even if one is not often preparing formal presentations, it’s a great way to collect and manage information from the photo library — or view already created content in, say, PowerPoint (.PPT, .PPTX, .PPS, .PPSX) It…

Israel’s Communications Ministry stated “Following the completion of intensive technical scrutiny, Israel Minister of Communications Moshe Kakhlon approved the import of iPad to Israel,” according to Reuters.After the iPad was released, Israel officials were stopping the device at their borders and 20 tablets were confiscated from travelers. iPad owners trying to bring their tablets into…

Art Authority is a magical interface to the world of art, all beautifully displayed on an Apple iPad. It expands the capability of an already excellent app for the iPhone and makes the art even more immediate, displayed in a virtual art gallery. The app, while no substitute for viewing real art in person, can…

Shredder Chess for the iPad is a strong Chess program, capable of grandmaster play. It has many nice features, but lacks just a little bit of UI refinement compared to, say, tChess Pro — previously reviewed. The modern Chess playing engines have come a long way, helped considerably by three decades of tournament play and…

The NewerTech iFolio for Apple iPad is an integrated, zippered Brazilian leather folio case for iPad with shoulder strap and room for business (or credit) cards, a pen, and papers. It’s a classy accessory for your iPad.When it comes to iPad cases, there are already many different types of carrying cases for different needs. Some…

BodyGuardz is a special, thin film material that protects the surface of your iPad. Unlike the well-known anti-reflective films for the iPhone that are difficult to handle and apply, this material can be specially managed with an accompanying liquid. Even so, the application process is tedious and time consuming. Shipping tubeTraditional sticky films we’ve applied…

In an era of 99 cent Chess programs for the iPhone and iPad, there is one that clearly stands out above the rest. If you’re serious about either learning chess or playing a challenging opponent on these platforms, tChess Pro by Tom Kerrigan, even though it will cost you $8, is not only fabulous, but…

The Keynote app for the iPad is a necessary addition to the suite of apps for most users. Even if one is not often preparing formal presentations, it’s a great way to collect and manage information from the photo library — or view already created content in, say, PowerPoint (.PPT, .PPTX, .PPS, .PPSX) It doesn’t have…

TMO spoke with Meridrew Enterprises on Monday, and they confirmed that all their iKlear products, the spray liquid as well as the Travel Singles, have been tested with the Apple iPad display. From the press release announcing the iKlear Travel Singles: “iKlear Travel Singles are the ideal cleaning solution for the iPad and its 9.7…

Apple’s KBase entry: Symptoms Under certain conditions, iPad may not automatically rejoin a known WiFi network after restart or waking from sleep. This can occur with some third-party Wi-Fi routers that are dual-band capable when: Using the same network name for each network Using different security settings for each network Products Affected iPad Resolution If…

If you haven’t already purchased an iPad, you’re probably considering getting one. But before you plunk down $500 or more dollars, you want to know: “Is it worth it for me? Do I really need it? Will I really use it?” To answer these questions, start by considering what hardware you currently own. Here are…

In that regard, I want to focus on only one aspect of these apps today: file sharing. For now, file sharing is a nearly essential feature of these apps. It is how you transfer iWork documents from your Mac to your iPad — and vice versa. It is also necessary for printing any documents created…

First, however, let’s look at the background that frames my thoughts today. I’ve been a big fan of the iPad since I accurately predicted that Apple would address the netbook market with a device I was calling an iPod super touch (I never get tired of crowing about that). That hasn’t changed now that it’s…

According to Apple, iPad owners averaged about three app downloads and one ebook download within the first few hours of unwrapping their iPad boxes.Apple unveiled the iPad at a special media event in January, and began taking pre-orders and reservations on March 12. The company began selling the iPad on April 3rd.The iPad is a…

Twitter user MuscleNerd sprung the news that an iPad had been jailbroken by Twitter user comex on Sunday. Since the iPad runs a version of the iPhone OS, hackers assumed they would be able to jailbreak the iPad to install and run apps that aren’t available at Apple’s App Store. Since the hack isn’t publicly available…

In episode 1.19, “Game Changer,” Phil is planning on waiting in line to get a new iPad on his birthday, both of which take place on the same day in the episode. Phil’s wife, Claire, wanting to do something nice on his birthday, volunteers to do the line-sitting for him. And zany hijinks ensue -…

Like last time, Mr. Packer is out on the sidewalk in front of the store sitting in a folding chair patiently waiting for the doors to open on Saturday morning. A Hungarian tourist interviewed Mr. Packer while he waits alone in his line of one and posted the video on YouTube, too. [Thanks to TechCrunch…

Apparently the security company has guards stationed at UPS facilities around the clock to make sure that none of the iPad packages slip away into the night, and it seems likely that they’ll show up at Apple’s retail locations when iPad shipments arrive. Apple stationed guards at its own stores ahead of iPhone launches, too.The…

Mr. Marshall expects that when the iPad launches this Saturday, most titles from the major book publishers will be available, along with a growing list of magazines and newspapers from publishers such as Condé Nast and Time. Apple’s iTunes Store already offers over 12 million songs that are iPad compatible, over 8,500 movies and 55,000…

The app was developed by the same company that developed “Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac“ and “Learn the iPhone 3G.” “We all want to have multiple apps open at once on the iPad. Now you can with our widget-like apps,” said Saied Ghaffari, CEO of It’s About Time Products. Mini apps 1.0 ships with a…