Just as expected, Apple recently announced its newest product, the iPad Mini which goes on sale today. The device itself may be slightly bigger then some of the other competitors in this category, but its definitely sleeker. Its extremely thin, strangely light, and downright beautiful. If we were going to hold a competition for overall look and feel of the device, the iPad Mini would win hands down, but that’s not why we're here!
The specs are nothing to scoff at. It will have an A5 processor, 5MP camera and 720p video. With 512mb of RAM, the iPad Mini is right in line with the iPad 2, including its resolution at 1024x768 at 163ppi, falling short of the Nexus 7 at 216ppi. This allows all the iPad apps to work flawlessly without Devs having to do excessive rescaling.
When the iPad Mini was rumored, one of the larger complaints was that the excessive amount of downsizing needed by App Developers to make their products work on the new screen would turn them away. Luckily by using the same resolution of the iPad 2, Apple avoided that. More...
By Frank Ling
Apple has sent out invitations to the press about an upcoming event for October 23, and most industry observers are guessing that Apple will be announcing its newest member to its iPad family, the iPad mini.
What is it?
At the moment, the kings of 7-inch tablets are Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD and Google’s Nexus 7. All this attention and huge sales numbers for these devices has finally gotten the attention of Apple and it seems that the company will finally enter the market with a small tablet of its own—the iPad mini.
The specs
As it is with most pre-released Apple devices, specific details on the small iPad are hard to come by, but what has been speculated is that the new iPad mini will sport a 7.85-inch display and feature virtually everything that its larger big brother has—just on a smaller scale.
The price
A recent leaked price list from MediaMarkt.com, a large European online electronics retailer, shows 8 different models of the iPad mini. When currency conversion is factored in, the entry level version may be priced at $249, while the high-end LTE 64GB version will clock in at $650. More...
By Frank Ling
Prior to the launch of Apple’s iPad tablet just a scant two years ago, the word “tablet” only refereed to a pad of paper for taking notes or drawing sketches. Since the iPad launched in 2010, there have been a literal explosion of tablet devices offered by other manufactures.
In this article we’ll try to clear the path so you can choose a tablet that’s just right for you.
Size matters
When tablets first started out a few years ago, all of them offered a screen display size of about 10-inches. The primary manufacturers of these tablets were from Apple and Samsung.
A short time after, new tablets began to emerge in smaller 7-inch display sizes.
The first step in choosing the right tablet for you is to decide what your needs are for a tablet. If you’ll be primarily surfing the web, checking email, reading eBooks, playing games, and portability is a big factor, 7-inch tablets may be the way to go for you. They are small, and light enough to place in a purse, handbag or backpack.More...
By Frank Ling
It’s been about a month since the New iPad officially launched and the question, on some people’s minds, is whether it’s a good idea to buy it or not. Spending half a grand on an electronic device isn’t a small matter for most people, so we’ll try to clear the air and give you the lowdown to make this decision.
The critics love it
Consumer Reports, a non-profit organization dedicated to reviewing products of virtually every kind, gave the New iPad its highest rating for tablets and said it was “superb.” This high praise from Consumer Reports carries quite a bit of weight because it has a long history of being one of the hardest review organizations to please.
The New iPad’s new Retina display has earned a reputation for being the sharpest and most colorful among all tablets and is the primary reason for the enthusiasm surrounding the new device. Consumer Reports said it has set a new standard by which all other tablets would be judged by. More...
By Frank Ling
San Francisco, CA | It was a typical day in the city yesterday; a brisk 50 degrees with the sun shining brightly in an almost cloudless blue sky that many native San Franciscans are used to, but is seen as an anomaly in other parts of the nation during this time of year. And Apple’s press conferences about the new iPad launch reflects this day nicely — bright and brisk.
This was the setting for the announcement of the new iPad at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts as Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, walked onto a stage that was adorned with purple backdrops and blue lighting. People packed in, anticipating the latest release, which would be called the "new iPad." Clever, right? More...
Nick Bilton, the New York Times columnist, just let the world know via Twitter what it's been speculating for weeks: Apple is holding an event March 7 to talk iPad. More...
What is going to happen on March 7? Apple is going to come out and dazzle us with the latest and greatest iPad. Fans of Apple are going to line up for its release. Everybody (including us) is guessing what the iPad 3 will look, act and feel like. The speculation game is fun, and we all know we'll be clamoring for the next Apple tablet regardless of which features it ends up showcasing.
But if you have an iPad 1 or 2, the upgrade-every-year game is expensive. That is until you take advantage of our promo iPad pricing, offering up to $400 for a used iPad — this price promo is good through March 31, 2012. That will pay for most of your iPad 3 upgrade. Of course, we'll also buy back used phones, other brand tablets and just about any handheld gadget you can imagine.
Check out what your iPad is worth now (you can lock in pricing for 30 days). More...
We spend a little too much time on Twitter, but it does give us all the news we could ever want. Here's what we found in the last hour that piqued our interest. With a shout out to our tweeps who gave us the scoop. More...
It's being widely reported (by Spacelab and a number of other sources) now that the tech geeks at Apple will hold a grand shindig on March 7 to annouce release the highly anticipated iPad 3. That means the actual release could be as soon as mid March. More...
By Frank Ling
Predicting the features of Apple's forecoming iPad 3 are as easy as guessing the weather. Everyone knows something's coming, but no one knows exactly what. Since the iPad 2 cornered approximately 70 percent of the market for tablet sales in 2011, it’s safe to say the release of the 3’s new features continues to dominate speculation.
And we know you love some good gossip, so we’ve assembled some of the juiciest rumors about the iPad 3, set to be released this spring (iron clad prediction, right?). They seem to be the most credible, but no one ever really knows for sure unless an Apple employee gets drunk at a bar and leaves behind a prototype; we could only be so lucky. More...
By Frank Ling
There are enough apps to browse through on the iTunes store to kill more than a few hours of work productivity. Uh, not me of course, just some people I know. Apps are the lifeblood of our beloved iLife, and they do everything from help our everyday lives to entertain us endlessly. Don’t waste your time searching for the perfect app, though. These three apps will get you playing, watching and following with pleasure and style: More...
Ever since the iPad was released in 2010, people have wondered, "Why do I need a tablet?" There are several reasons, and several uses for tablets that make them a surprisingly invaluable part of everyday life.
There had been tablets before iPad started the craze, but the Apple product showed exactly what a tablet could do. Among the main reasons why tablets are now so vital to users and businesses alike are that they are disposable (stay with us on this), offer more visual real estate, and are even more portable than a laptop. More...
Most people don't like suprises, especially when it comes to finding out that they're getting less than what they expected when selling their iPad to BuyMyTronics. This guide below will help you test your iPad before selling it to BuyMyTronics.com to ensure that you receive the maximum value for your item. More...
Apple re-invented the tablet category with the iPad, and now there's several different generations from which to choose. Each of these have only slight differences, but they are all still identifiable! When it comes to identifying your iPad on the website, there are 4 things you will to figure out: iPad Generation, Storage, Antenna Type, and Carrier (if applicable). Read below to learn how to figure out which iPad you have.
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Apple's done great new things where you can now print from your iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone! The only problem is that it only supports special AirPrint compatible printers, which you probably don't have. The following guide will walk you through, step by step, how to set up AirPrint using ANY printer! (For Mac only) More...