My review today is on the Apple Ipad 2 16gb Wifi model and from my point of view there is never a better time to join the Ipad generation. For those who purchased the first one may bemoan there luck and will look to upgrade as with any technology things change all the time.
So down to the nitty gritty and the differences between the original and the new one. The Ipad 2 is thinner and lighter tablet. The tablet is 241mm tall, 186mm wide and 8.6mm thick also there is a smart cover to protect all the smears that have been annoying due to heavy use of prodding and sliding along the screen. Also there is an increase in the applications by the thousands, to be precise there is over 65,000 applications available. The applications also run faster thanks to the A5 dual core processor. As a result the applications run faster, browsing is much faster and the graphics perform significantly better than the original.
The Ipad was no slouch but compared to the Ipad 2 it is trailing in the stakes. One major addition is the cameras. There are one on the front and one on the back. The back is a 720p HD Video and the front which is for video conferencing also works as a still camera as well. With the addition of the camera, the Ipad2 joins forces with the iphone 4 and ipod touch in getting Facetime and this is great for those who travel a lot and want to keep in touch with the nearest and dearest.
One application of key interest is GarageBand. This musical making program can help you layer tracks and produce songs from your collection and become the ultimate music producer. You can literally spend hours each day on this and not get bored and a real must for any musical lover.
As with any application you want to look for weaknesses. For me very hard to find one. Size is ok, excellent applications, the spec is just right and not too technical, faster browsing and better graphics and all in an excellent product to purchase. For those thinking about it I would say do it and you won't regret the decision. TheIpad generation is on the march.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Flip Ultra HD 3rd Generation
For all those who are fans of the Flip video the new ultra HD 3rd generation is out and for those who have not sampled the delights of this kit will surely be amazed by what this can do for you.
This is my latest purchase of what Flip has to offer having used the two previous models for me the simplicity is the big bonus. No frills just does what it says and for me this has taken the Flip to a new level and with high definition.
The spec has changed from my two previous purchases. It is a 8GB machine with 2 hour recording (the previous models were only 1 hour) and is 720p HD and with image stabilisation. The size of the Flip is 106x54x22m and has a 2" screen which is big enough to see what you are doing. It still has the customary digital zoom to make life still easier. The video quality is still excellent with the automatic low light detection.
You can either charge the model through the USB port or 3 aaa lithium batteries and the charge will last approx 90 minutes, if charging through the USB it will only take 4 hours where previous it was 6 hours so definate improvement.
I found the new and improved model still easy to use and still has the original features such as power saver, play all and the rewind/forward/pause buttons. The new Flip only weighs 4.5 ozs but is still a powerful machine with the customary built in speakers and microphones.
It also has software to publish to share direct to facebook, you tube and twitter which make life even more easier.
So what do you get for your pounds, euros or dollars? you get the video camera, battery, wrist strap, case and user guide, and lots of fun videoing made easy by the ultra hd 3rd generation.
This is my latest purchase of what Flip has to offer having used the two previous models for me the simplicity is the big bonus. No frills just does what it says and for me this has taken the Flip to a new level and with high definition.
The spec has changed from my two previous purchases. It is a 8GB machine with 2 hour recording (the previous models were only 1 hour) and is 720p HD and with image stabilisation. The size of the Flip is 106x54x22m and has a 2" screen which is big enough to see what you are doing. It still has the customary digital zoom to make life still easier. The video quality is still excellent with the automatic low light detection.
You can either charge the model through the USB port or 3 aaa lithium batteries and the charge will last approx 90 minutes, if charging through the USB it will only take 4 hours where previous it was 6 hours so definate improvement.
I found the new and improved model still easy to use and still has the original features such as power saver, play all and the rewind/forward/pause buttons. The new Flip only weighs 4.5 ozs but is still a powerful machine with the customary built in speakers and microphones.
It also has software to publish to share direct to facebook, you tube and twitter which make life even more easier.
So what do you get for your pounds, euros or dollars? you get the video camera, battery, wrist strap, case and user guide, and lots of fun videoing made easy by the ultra hd 3rd generation.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
e reading - the future of reading
The future of reading has just taken a new step. I recently purchased one of these items as slowly I am turning the tide towards all things modern and decided to see which was the best ereaders. I have now rid my vinyl collection, CD's are being burned and put on the ipod and thus making the CD redundant and now it seems the books and newspapers are getting the same treatment. The Study is looking more empty each time I visit. The New Amazon Kindle has proved to me and possibly some doubters that this is in for the long haul and things can only improve.
Now on its third guise, the Kindle has evolved into not only the best e-book readers on the market. This to me has been achieved by the improvements made and more critically the price is now affordable to tempt that floater ( someone like me!)
When reviewing this there is little difference between the second and third generation. They retain the same six-inch displays and full isolation Qwerty keyboards, but in reality important upgrades have been made in nearly every area. For a start, the new Kindle is 21 percent smaller (190 x 213 x 8.5mm) and 15 percent lighter (247g) than the Kindle 2, but for me the big change is that the Kindle 3 storage has doubled to 4GB, capacity enough for up to approximately 3,500 books. For me that would clear an entire room all on a hand held device.
One big advantage is the Kindle excels in comparison to its rivals is its multi-platform Whispersync synchronisation service. It's built into Kindle apps for ios (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad), Android, BlackBerry OS, PC, Mac and even web browsers. In a nutshell you could be reading from your iPhone on the way to work, switching to your laptop over lunch, back to the iPhone on the way home and picking up your Kindle in the evening without ever losing your place.
With the launch of Kindle 3 more ebooks are available in UK stores and with Newspapers and blog feeds momentum is taking over and now there is over 400,000 books avaialble to purchase and over 130 newspaprs and I have found purchasing content very smooth and some of the Kindle applications will have free information or trial subscriptions to give you a flavour of the future. i
But for me the price is exceptional. The Wi-Fi only version of the Kindle 3 retails for just over £100. less than half the price of many rivals, while the 3G+Wi-Fi model costs around the £150 mark. The latter is a premium worth paying for if you're an international traveller, since it includes free global data use for the lifetime of the device.
For me this is a life changing product and is having the same effect that iPod did for digital music. At first there is resistance but given time and sometimes we do have little then this gadget is a time saver and can be used anywhere.
Now on its third guise, the Kindle has evolved into not only the best e-book readers on the market. This to me has been achieved by the improvements made and more critically the price is now affordable to tempt that floater ( someone like me!)
When reviewing this there is little difference between the second and third generation. They retain the same six-inch displays and full isolation Qwerty keyboards, but in reality important upgrades have been made in nearly every area. For a start, the new Kindle is 21 percent smaller (190 x 213 x 8.5mm) and 15 percent lighter (247g) than the Kindle 2, but for me the big change is that the Kindle 3 storage has doubled to 4GB, capacity enough for up to approximately 3,500 books. For me that would clear an entire room all on a hand held device.
One big advantage is the Kindle excels in comparison to its rivals is its multi-platform Whispersync synchronisation service. It's built into Kindle apps for ios (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad), Android, BlackBerry OS, PC, Mac and even web browsers. In a nutshell you could be reading from your iPhone on the way to work, switching to your laptop over lunch, back to the iPhone on the way home and picking up your Kindle in the evening without ever losing your place.
With the launch of Kindle 3 more ebooks are available in UK stores and with Newspapers and blog feeds momentum is taking over and now there is over 400,000 books avaialble to purchase and over 130 newspaprs and I have found purchasing content very smooth and some of the Kindle applications will have free information or trial subscriptions to give you a flavour of the future. i
But for me the price is exceptional. The Wi-Fi only version of the Kindle 3 retails for just over £100. less than half the price of many rivals, while the 3G+Wi-Fi model costs around the £150 mark. The latter is a premium worth paying for if you're an international traveller, since it includes free global data use for the lifetime of the device.
For me this is a life changing product and is having the same effect that iPod did for digital music. At first there is resistance but given time and sometimes we do have little then this gadget is a time saver and can be used anywhere.
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