iPad Review – the Future of Computing?
Let’s get this out of the way: the iPad is more than just a big iPod Touch, and I’m going to write my entire review on it. Yes, I’m one of those who thinks that the iPad may just be some sort of new device that defies current definitions of what a computer could or should be. Is it perfect? Of course not. But it is pretty damn cool, and I think you’ll see, it’s potentially the perfect fit for you.
iPad: Fix YouTube App; Connect to iTunes at Boot
Before I get into any of this, a word of warning: Windows users, this probably won’t help you (assuming you even have these issues to begin with). For the Mac users still reading, if you’re experiencing the “Cannot connect to YouTube” error in the YouTube app, or experiencing the “Connect to iTunes” graphic every time you boot your iPad, then you may be in luck as I stumbled onto the “fix” this morning while on the phone with an iPad product specialist (one of those Senior Support guys). Also, this is likely affecting a small group of users, so I fully admit this may not be entirely applicable to you, but hey, it worked for me. Oh, and I’ll include a possible fix for the wifi not automatically rejoining networks.
iPad First Impressions
So I installed the WordPress app on my iPad and here I am, just typing away on the iPad to give some first impressions on what has been called the Jesus Pad. Is it anywhere near as cool as the rabid Apple fanboys would have you believe? Is it really a “magical and revolutionary” device as Steve Jobs would have you believe? Based on my first 30 minutes with it, I’m going to have to say if it isn’t, it’s pretty damn close.
iPad Jailbreak Soon?
Even though the iPad isn’t out yet, that hasn’t stopped some folks from cooking up the latest batch of software to modify their iPods and iPhones in ways that Apple doesn’t want them to. With his latest version of the software, George Hotz, better known as geohot, the guy who has provided blacksn0w/blackra1n/etc., has managed to make an untethered (i.e. no cable to the computer) jailbreak that he thinks is going to work for the iPad.
iPads Now Shipping
If you haven’t seen it anywhere else yet, then you should certainly be aware now that Apple is indeed shipping iPads. If you pre-ordered on day, chances are you have an email indicating that your iPad order has been processed, the iPad thrown into a box, and it’s headed your way.
iPad Now Available For Pre-Order in US
The title and the picture say it all. If you’re in the US (or know someone in the US who can in turn ship to you) you can now pre-order your iPad, starting at $499. The question on everyone’s mind (well, those who want an iPad) is what day will you receive your wifi iPad if you order now? The answer: April 3rd. Yes, that’s right: it’ll be delivered the day it is officially released according to Apple’s store.
That must be a pretty penny to get Saturday delivery. Here’s to hoping it shows up Friday, instead!
The iPad with 3G will ship some time later in April, and here’s to hoping we get a review up on April 3rd, because yes, the order has been placed.
6 Killer Apps For iPad
Sure, Apple’s iPad isn’t even out yet, but with the recent announcement that you’ll be able to pre-order your iPad in the US at the end of this week and it’ll be available on April 3rd, this seems like as good a time as any to point out a few apps (and their genres) that are going to make the iPad itself a killer app (app as in appliance). There’s a lot of speculation at this point about whether or not the iPad is going to be a success, but at this point, it almost seems like an absolutely lock thanks to the App Store at iTunes. While the iBookstore and App Store are going to be big reasons why the iPad cleans up in the e-reader market (never mind it’s a lot more than an e-reader), it’s important not to overlook one company that knows the device better than anyone else and also understands how people do work: Apple So, without further ado, let’s start the list of things you’ll be wanting for your Apple iPad.