4 Reasons Why You’ll Love The iPad
The iPad has taken the world by storm ever since its release on April 3rd by Apple. It represents a revolution in certain ways since it is officially considered to have introduced a new class of device that lies between a smartphone and a laptop. The iPad is a touch based computing device that runs on a variation of the very popular iPhone operating system with a brilliant multi-touch capacitive LCD display that’s a real pleasure to use.
The iPad is meant for those whose computing needs are light and in our experience we found the iPad to be a total delight when used in the following ways -
Browsing & Email – For those who just like to lounge on their couch or bed, the iPad makes for an amazing browsing… Continue reading...
iPad Review – For Business People
Should you be using the iPad for your business? Can the iPad give you a competitive edge in your business or IT department? Does it really help you organize and utilize data better?
Most of the advertising around the iPad focuses on how wonderful it is for browsing, watching videos etc. but you shouldn’t dismiss the iPad just yet. If you happen to be a business person on the move, here a few reasons why you should give the iPad a serious look.
All in one device
Is there any device that will help you avoid carrying around all your reading material while also doubling up as a whiteboard and a dashboard? Business users will find that the iPad will help them get rid of all those magazines and newspapers they might normally… Continue reading...
iPad Review – For Techies
Are you a techie who is currently on the fence about whether or not you should buy the iPad? With its Star Trek type looks and intuitive operational feel make it an uber-cool device to sport, but is it really useful for a technical person or a developer?
Let’s take a look at some of the aspects of the iPad from a technical viewpoint.
Limited to only one iPad application at any time
Currently the iPad can only run one application at a time and this can seriously cramp your speed if you are used to multitasking. So if you are chatting away with your friends if you want to quickly check your email to see a photo they just sent you, you’ll have to shut down the Chat program to open the… Continue reading...
Bluetooth Headset Basics Revealed
What is a Bluetooth headset? You’ve certainly seen them, those things connected to people’s ears that make them look like they just walked out of a Star Trek convention. At first glance, it almost looks like a giant bug has attached itself to the side of the person’s face, causing a moment of alarm as one prepares either to help the poor victim or run for cover. Other times, people walk down the street, apparently talking to themselves in either calm or vigorous tones. It isn’t until a quick turn of the head reveals a Bluetooth headset.
A Bluetooth headset is an odd name for what this little gizmo is and does. First of all, it’s usually not blue, it doesn’t have anything to do with teeth, and it isn’t really… Continue reading...
Bluetooth Wireless And GPS Systems
Bluetooth Wireless is one the most asked about and requested capabilities for GPS Systems. There are many models of GPS devices, which now have Bluetooth Wireless functionality. These include many Garmin and TomTom models.
Bluetooth wireless provides hands free availability to a wide variety of technology products. Bluetooth is all the rage with computers, cell phones, PDAs and other handhelds, printers, and now GPS systems.
Bluetooth Wireless technology has the ability to do a wide range of things. With Bluetooth, you can use a Treo Smartphone for wireless headset calls, connect to the internet with a better connection through your cell phone, connect your computer to the internet through wireless technology, and send messages to others. These things have nothing to do with your GPS system, unless it works through a laptop… Continue reading...
Protect Your Laptop With an Affordable Cheap Laptop Backpack
A laptop computer is a major investment for most people. Being one of the most expensive pieces of equipment on the market, why not also invest in an affordable, cheap laptop backpack to protect your investment? Getting a product at a cheaper rate usually means getting a poorer quality item, but thorough shopping can weed out the bad from the good. A backpack cover is the ideal item for students or commuters who walk, ride a bike or motorcycle to their destinations.
While shopping for a cheap laptop backpack, keep in mind a few parts of the backpack that provide the actual protection. The material used is an important factor. Make sure you find something that won’t wear thin easily or already looks too thin. In other words, make sure when… Continue reading...
Bluetooth: 10 Benefits
People who use Bluetooth technology, swear by it. Every user trumpets the benefits of Bluetooth; but are these benefits worth the investment?
Review the ten top benefits of Bluetooth, and decide if grabbing on to this technological trend is right for you.
1. Wireless Convenience
There are many benefits of using wireless devices. The basic plus to going wireless is enjoying the freedom to work or communicated without being tied down. You can travel freely and stay connected, without the hassle of connection cables. There is a safety factor to consider as well. Bluetooth technology eliminates the risk of getting tangled with wires if, for example, you’re wrestling with a wired headset while trying to drive a car.
2. Instant Gratification
Using Bluetooth devices allows you the freedom to communicate without setting up connections or… Continue reading...
VoIP Technology and Business Mobility
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, which is a technology that allows voice communication to be transmitted through the same cabling and network as the Internet. For business communication infrastructure, this is the initial step in integrating phone systems with the computer network. VoIP streamlines systems and lowers some costs, but the real advantage comes from the mobility the integrated system brings to the people who use it.
Mobile Access
With underlying VoIP technology, what was formerly just a phone can become part of the data network, which completes the picture for a mobile office. Mobile phones and laptops converge with internal office phone systems on the online network. Staff can now literally take their office with them and collaborate in real-time, accessing shared network files and office phone networks from… Continue reading...
Google’s Nexus One: How Does it Compare With the iPhone
The recent launch of the Nexus One by Google has been big news. Lauded by the web giant as being more of a “Superphone” than a smartphone, this model was much anticipated. What it might be able to do from a mobile web perspective got a lot of technology experts excited. What does the Nexus One add to the mix and how does it compare with the iPhone?
This is the first product that Google has produced and marketed themselves and it’s fairly obvious that the company, like so many technology experts, views the mobile web as playing a pivotal role in the future of telecommunications and Internet technology as a whole. Today’s mobiles are no longer just about making phone calls and texts. There is a much bigger picture here… Continue reading...
The iPhone 3GS Mobile Phone: Maps and the Built-in Compass
The iPhone 3GS Mobile Phone is an amazing device that includes a useful array of features and options. One of these options is the ability to access maps that can be used in conjunction with the built-in compass feature. The map feature is designed to provide directions that will assist users in navigating their path to their intended destination via foot, car, or public transport.
This is a great option for those travelers who vary their method of transportation or who do not travel by car. All too often, directions are given that tell an individual how to arrive at a specific location via motor vehicle or foot. Typically, people must have an awareness of the public transportation that is available to them or they must contact the public transportation department… Continue reading...
