Category: iPad

iTunes for Windows – Good, Bad or Ugly?

Apple iTunes APIs

Not too long ago, Steve Jobs made a general comment regarding platforms in defence of the changes to the iPhone SDK agreement, specifically: We’ve been there before, and intermediate layers between the platform and the developer ultimately produces sub-standard apps and hinders the progress of the platform. Somehow, the extrapolation has been made that Steve …

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Flash – Absolute Necessity or General Nuisance?

If there is one thing that the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad have perpetuated in terms of arguments it is the necessity of Adobe Flash on a platform. Sure, Apple will have you believe that Flash is a resource hog (which may be true in certain implementations) but does it still hold any value? One …

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LogMeIn – Remote Desktop Made Easy

LogMeIn (Remote Desktop)

Have you ever been away from home and found yourself needing to access a file or document on a computer at home or perhaps an important e-mail that you don’t seem to have on your phone? Perhaps you are one of those people that is often called upon to help people with their computer problems …

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iPad HD and XL Apps – Free or Paid?

I believe some time in the last couple of days, Apple flicked the switch and has allowed people to start purchasing iPad apps ahead of the formal release of the iPad hardware. Also, universal versions of applications that work across the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad have been released and become apparent in iTunes 9.1 …

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iPad Unboxing, Preview & Review – Locked In

I just ordered an iPad (WiFi + 3G model) from the states. It will take some time to make its way over here but I should have it in my hands in just over a month. I also ordered the case and the standalone dock as well. I will do an unboxing video (which will …

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Australian iPad Pricing – Predicted Pricing

USA, USA to AUS and AUS Pricing with Markup

Over the last couple of weeks, I have found my finger hovering over purchase button in the US Apple Store checkout in anticipation of the iPad WiFi + 3G being released at the end of April. So why would I choose to buy from the US when I could get it locally? Apple has a …

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Apple iPad – Market Disrupting or DOA?

You may or may not have heard about (or seen) the new Apple iPad but if you are interested, check out the keynote and promo video. Some have described it as “an iPhone on steroids” whilst others have focused on the missing features (although I’d argue point twelve in that article as the iPad does …

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Resuming normal blogging…

I’ve decided to go back to my blog as Facebook is nice for short things but my stuff gets lost in the sea of CafeTown achievements, FarmTown gifts and Bejewled high scores. I’d like to have a dedicated spot for my meaningful reflections, thoughts and reviews/ I’ll fiddle around with this blog (now hosted on …

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