Two thumbs up to Dell for the Alienware M17x that makes gaming not a
problem any longer no matter how resource-consuming a game is. Whether
the game is a rather conventional 2D game or it is a game with highly
detailed futuristic graphics, this one-of-a-kind laptop will run into no
problem at all in processing such a game. The brand of Alienware may
have always been an outstanding one. Yet, with this top-notch laptop, it
seems like Dell is about to even further increase its outstanding
quality. Hearing all that, at this point of time people may be asking
what is really in this laptop to offer PC gamers, especially the
hardcore ones, and other PC users who demand high performance.
Well,
as always, the Alienware product lineups are always customizable and so
is the so-called Dell Alienware M17x. To start it off, it comes offered
with quite a few Intel processor options. For those users who think
that their needs may not be too high, there are the Intel® Core™ i5
processors running at 2.4 and 2.53GHz to support them. Yet, for those
who have higher demands, there is an Intel® Core™ i7 processor running
at 2.66GHz. Better yet, there are the Quad Core versions of the Core™ i7
processors running at 1.6GHz and 1.73GHz. What is even more surprising
is that Dell has also prepared this laptop with a capability of
supporting those PC gamers or users who have extreme demand when it
comes to speed, performance and reliability. These extreme users may
feel more than glad to find out that they can customize their Dell
Alienware M17x with an Intel® Core™ i7 extreme processor! This extreme
processor runs at 2.0GHz and it will even boost up to 3.2GHz when used
in Turbo Mode.
However, processors may find it hard at times if
they are told to process heavily loaded applications or games without
the help of some powerful graphics card. Fortunately, thanks to the ATI
Radeon™ Mobility HD 5870 installed into this laptop, the processors are
not quite likely to run into a hard time and thus will not disappoint
the users. For the graphics card, users can choose between the single
graphics card and the CrossfireX™ ATI Radeon featuring 1GB video memory.
Now,
can serious PC gamers and users count on extreme processors and even
the CrossfireX™ graphics card alone? Not really. This is perhaps why
Dell offers up to a maximum of 8GB dual channel DDR3 running at 1066MHz.
With this memory capacity, multitasking seems to be a piece of cake for
this Alienware M17x.
Unfortunately,
high capability processor, excellent graphics card and powerful memory
capacity without a huge storage are not enough especially for ultimate
gaming. But thanks to Dell, users can choose among a SATA-II HDD with a
storage capacity up to 640GB, an SSD (Solid State Drive) with up to
256GB, Raid 0 HDD with up to 1.2TB and Raid 1 HDD with up to 640GB. All
these storage options are surely huge enough to hold everything - be it
games or graphics design software or any other kind of software PC users
can possibly find - the users want.
Yet, there is one question
that may well come across the users' mind. How are they going to install
applications or games into the laptop? Well, they will not have to
worry since Dell has thought of that. Dell offers the Alienware M17x
users with the options of a dual layer DVD burner, dual layer Blu-ray
reader and even a dual layer Blu-ray burner. With all these options,
either the PC users or the hardcore PC gamers are not quite likely to
find any difficulty in accessing all kinds of optical storage media they
may probably find.
Those stuffs above are meant to provide users
with unrivaled performance. Now, for the sake of users' vision, Dell
Alienware M17x is equipped with a WideXGA+ display measuring 17 inches
diagonally and it offers a resolution of 1440x900 pixels. Or, for even a
better vision, users may choose the WideUXGA 17-inch RGB LED display
with a resolution of up to 1920x1200 pixels.
Now, what about the
operating system that the users are going to use? Well, the options
consist of the genuine Windows® 7 64bit in all editions available. With
that being said, those users who are up for everything Windows® 7 may
probably offer, they can choose the Ultimate edition of the operating
system from Microsoft. Yet, for the others, they may well choose either
the Home Premium or the Professional edition.
Another
customization option that is usually available when it comes to
Alienware laptops is the color of the laptop itself. Well, in this case,
users will be able to choose among lunar silver, space black and nebula
red - which is a bit costly because it is a special edition, all with
anodized aluminum case. But color is not the end of the customization
Dell offers.
There is yet another customization item which is the
personalized nameplate. So, as always, those who buy this laptop will be
able to have their name engraved on this nameplate which makes Dell
Alienware M17x unique to each of its owner. And, for even more
customization, the owners of this remarkable laptop can choose what
AlienFX color they would like to have. There is the Quasar Blue, Astral
Aqua, Mars Red, Terra Green and Plasma Purple. Yet, for customizing
operating system so that it reflects each user's personality, there is
the AlienGUIse theme manager featuring Breed Theme. Also, the users can
choose from several avatars and wallpapers to make their Dell Alienware
M17x rather personal.
Last but not least, Dell offers a
pre-installed World of Warcraft game as well. It seems that this has
been a habit when it comes to the Alienware product lineups. The users
can always expect some pre-installed games to come along with the
laptop. But this is good in fact since it may save users the time
required to install the accompanying game.
Sabtu, 23 Juni 2012
Jumat, 08 Juni 2012
Alienware M17: When All You Want to Do Is Play Games
If you are an avid gamer, one thing you will need most of all is a
laptop that has vivid graphics. As well as great graphics, to play the
most popular 3D games you will also need a powerful processor and
graphics card. While these 3D games can still be played with the most
basic processors and graphics cards, you cannot enjoy and appreciate the
full range of colors or fast speeds until you have a powerful processor
and graphics card. The Alienware M17 is the first 3D laptop from
Alienware and contains both a powerful processor and 3D graphics card so
you can enjoy playing the most popular 3D games.
Unique Design
The Alienware M17 notebook is in a class all of its own when it comes to design. The top lid displays the Alienware logo which is an alien's head and either side of the lid features gill like symmetrical lines or ridges that look similar to a human rib cage. Alienware call these the skullcap gills on the Stealth Black frame. Another great feature on this laptop is the illuminated keyboard which adds to the futuristic look and feel. At present there is no other gaming laptop on the market that has such a unique design.
Alienware are now using a rubber type material on their laptops. This material adds a stylish matt finish to the entire case and prevents things like fingerprints and other unsightly marks from appearing on the surface. The Alienware M17 has a sturdy base and the display lid is resistant to various pressures.
Connections
Connectivity on the M17 is not a problem. There are three handy USB ports similar to most laptops and it comes complete with a TV tuner connection as well. Aside from the standard microphone and headphone sockets this laptop comes with an optical TOSlink digital out for added audio connection. The advantage of the TOSlink is that you are able to hook your hi-fi system up bringing your gaming experience to a new audio level.
Other connections are a front side optical drive for use with either DVD/RW or Blu-ray so you can watch your favorite movies when you're done playing your favorite online games.
If you're concerned about network connection, this Alienware laptop can connect to the internet with a gigabit Ethernet controller, Wi-Fi, and 2.1 Bluetooth.
Gaming Experience
To enhance your gaming ability Alienware offers an optional Logitech G9 laser mouse and headset and two choices in screen resolution on the M17 model. This model also features a reflective glare type surface which adds a sense of vibrancy to the colours appearing on the display screen.
This notebook comes with a Core 2 Extreme X9100 CPU with 3.06 GHz plus 6MB L2 cache. You also have a choice to get one with the new Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 CPU if you want more speed.
This new generation 3D Alienware M17 laptop with its 17 inch monitor and cutting edge graphics display and audio technology offers the user a fantastic gaming experience.
Unique Design
The Alienware M17 notebook is in a class all of its own when it comes to design. The top lid displays the Alienware logo which is an alien's head and either side of the lid features gill like symmetrical lines or ridges that look similar to a human rib cage. Alienware call these the skullcap gills on the Stealth Black frame. Another great feature on this laptop is the illuminated keyboard which adds to the futuristic look and feel. At present there is no other gaming laptop on the market that has such a unique design.
Alienware are now using a rubber type material on their laptops. This material adds a stylish matt finish to the entire case and prevents things like fingerprints and other unsightly marks from appearing on the surface. The Alienware M17 has a sturdy base and the display lid is resistant to various pressures.
Connections
Connectivity on the M17 is not a problem. There are three handy USB ports similar to most laptops and it comes complete with a TV tuner connection as well. Aside from the standard microphone and headphone sockets this laptop comes with an optical TOSlink digital out for added audio connection. The advantage of the TOSlink is that you are able to hook your hi-fi system up bringing your gaming experience to a new audio level.
Other connections are a front side optical drive for use with either DVD/RW or Blu-ray so you can watch your favorite movies when you're done playing your favorite online games.
If you're concerned about network connection, this Alienware laptop can connect to the internet with a gigabit Ethernet controller, Wi-Fi, and 2.1 Bluetooth.
Gaming Experience
To enhance your gaming ability Alienware offers an optional Logitech G9 laser mouse and headset and two choices in screen resolution on the M17 model. This model also features a reflective glare type surface which adds a sense of vibrancy to the colours appearing on the display screen.
This notebook comes with a Core 2 Extreme X9100 CPU with 3.06 GHz plus 6MB L2 cache. You also have a choice to get one with the new Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 CPU if you want more speed.
This new generation 3D Alienware M17 laptop with its 17 inch monitor and cutting edge graphics display and audio technology offers the user a fantastic gaming experience.
Jumat, 11 Mei 2012
Alienware Area-51m 7700 Amazing Laptop
The Alienware Area-51m 7700 is considered to be one of the most
famous models of a laptop among users. Every laptop users knows very
well that Alienware is a respectful American company that produces only
quality products for a wide range of customers. The Alienware products
can be bought anywhere: in specialized shops and e-shops. All Alienware
products are sold for a very affordable price.
When users open Alienware 51m 7700, they will see a great 17 inches widescreen. The laptop screen is very bright and colorful. In the evening watching great movies and playing computer games is a real pleasure. The Alienware laptop has an amazing graphics. Those users who like playing computer games will receive real pleasure playing on this laptop. If you work on laptop every day you can be sure that your eyes will not get tired.
The Alienware laptop is not heavy and travelers will be really happy to find out about it. The Alienware laptop features an Intel Pentium 4 (3 GHz) processor. Thanks to processor the laptop turns on and off in a few seconds. The Alienware laptop has a 60 GB of hard drive disk that slows users to store all data they need.
The Alienware sound system is clear and great. Listening to music is a real pleasure on this laptop. The laptop keyboard and touchpad of this laptop are very user-friendly. The main keys are situated above the keyboard.
When users open Alienware 51m 7700, they will see a great 17 inches widescreen. The laptop screen is very bright and colorful. In the evening watching great movies and playing computer games is a real pleasure. The Alienware laptop has an amazing graphics. Those users who like playing computer games will receive real pleasure playing on this laptop. If you work on laptop every day you can be sure that your eyes will not get tired.
The Alienware laptop is not heavy and travelers will be really happy to find out about it. The Alienware laptop features an Intel Pentium 4 (3 GHz) processor. Thanks to processor the laptop turns on and off in a few seconds. The Alienware laptop has a 60 GB of hard drive disk that slows users to store all data they need.
The Alienware sound system is clear and great. Listening to music is a real pleasure on this laptop. The laptop keyboard and touchpad of this laptop are very user-friendly. The main keys are situated above the keyboard.
Jumat, 06 April 2012
Alienware Computers, The Ultimate Gaming Machine?
Among computer hardware enthusiasts, hardcore gamers, and early
adopters, there is perhaps no computer manufacturer who stands as tall
as Alienware. Barely ten years old, and recently purchased by Dell,
Alienware rode to the forefront of high technology by concentrating on
every facet of design, while incorporating only the latest circuitry
inside its machines.
A recent trend known as "case modding", in which computer owners customize the cases of their PC's, can be attributed to Alienware's rich history of unique case designs. Their most popular case design is also one of their earliest - a case that looks like the face of an alien from your favorite science-fiction movie.
But some of the more fresher case designs are based on comic books or movies, including their best-selling Star Wars and Superman case designs. Using air-brushed figures on the side of the case, cool lighting from within the case's fans, and even a matching included Windows Theme to boot, Alienware took the case mod movement by storm.
When they released their Star Wars versions to coincide with the release of Episode III, they created "Dark Side" and "Light Side" versions to correlate to the different sides of the Force. Even the individual screen savers for each computer were loaded to match their respective cases.
While Alienware's machines have traditionally been considered pricey, it is only because Alienware spares no expense. Buyers of Alienware machines know they are getting only the hottest technology on the market: screaming video cards from NVIDIA, their choice of the latest AMD or Intel processors, liquid cooling systems, plenty of memory, and only the largest and fastest hard drives on the market. Many of Alienware's desktops come equipped with Dual SLI video, a feature that allows two video cards to act as one for nearly twice the processing speed. This feature is rarely found on standard PC's and typically requires a motherboard upgrade.
Prior to the release of Windows Vista, nearly every Alienware computer was already more than adequately configured to handle Vista's demanding hardware requirements. If you just need to surf the web or check email, then the only reason to purchase an Alienware machine is for mere status. But if you want to play the latest games without your computer choking, you'll want to check out Alienware's offerings. Even a one or two-year old Alienware computer will often be more powerful than similarly-priced brand new systems.
Of course, the absolute status symbol has to an Alienware laptop. The heartfelt pride of an Alienware laptop owner is unmatched. Other major laptop manufacturers like IBM and Toshiba have laptops that come close to an Alienware laptop - at the high end of their model lines. But that is where Alienware's model line begins.
Many graphic artists, web design specialists, and even information technology students will find an Alienware computer to be a welcome addition to their lifestyle. Alienware's slogan, "The World's Most Powerful PC's" is without dispute, and they prove their reign in the technology market each month anew.
Several years ago, Alienware also began selling workstations. In a market heavily crowded by IBM, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard, Alienware did something unique: offer workstations for individuals and small businesses that were affordable, but with more raw power than their competitors. Of course, they also offered workstations with features that allowed them to easily double as gaming machines - something not found by their competition.
The only way to purchase an Alienware computer is either second-hand at places like eBay or through their own website. Not everyone can afford a new Alienware machine, but finding a quality used Alienware machine is a treasure to many. Some designs from years past are even considered collectibles.
A recent trend known as "case modding", in which computer owners customize the cases of their PC's, can be attributed to Alienware's rich history of unique case designs. Their most popular case design is also one of their earliest - a case that looks like the face of an alien from your favorite science-fiction movie.
But some of the more fresher case designs are based on comic books or movies, including their best-selling Star Wars and Superman case designs. Using air-brushed figures on the side of the case, cool lighting from within the case's fans, and even a matching included Windows Theme to boot, Alienware took the case mod movement by storm.
When they released their Star Wars versions to coincide with the release of Episode III, they created "Dark Side" and "Light Side" versions to correlate to the different sides of the Force. Even the individual screen savers for each computer were loaded to match their respective cases.
While Alienware's machines have traditionally been considered pricey, it is only because Alienware spares no expense. Buyers of Alienware machines know they are getting only the hottest technology on the market: screaming video cards from NVIDIA, their choice of the latest AMD or Intel processors, liquid cooling systems, plenty of memory, and only the largest and fastest hard drives on the market. Many of Alienware's desktops come equipped with Dual SLI video, a feature that allows two video cards to act as one for nearly twice the processing speed. This feature is rarely found on standard PC's and typically requires a motherboard upgrade.
Prior to the release of Windows Vista, nearly every Alienware computer was already more than adequately configured to handle Vista's demanding hardware requirements. If you just need to surf the web or check email, then the only reason to purchase an Alienware machine is for mere status. But if you want to play the latest games without your computer choking, you'll want to check out Alienware's offerings. Even a one or two-year old Alienware computer will often be more powerful than similarly-priced brand new systems.
Of course, the absolute status symbol has to an Alienware laptop. The heartfelt pride of an Alienware laptop owner is unmatched. Other major laptop manufacturers like IBM and Toshiba have laptops that come close to an Alienware laptop - at the high end of their model lines. But that is where Alienware's model line begins.
Many graphic artists, web design specialists, and even information technology students will find an Alienware computer to be a welcome addition to their lifestyle. Alienware's slogan, "The World's Most Powerful PC's" is without dispute, and they prove their reign in the technology market each month anew.
Several years ago, Alienware also began selling workstations. In a market heavily crowded by IBM, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard, Alienware did something unique: offer workstations for individuals and small businesses that were affordable, but with more raw power than their competitors. Of course, they also offered workstations with features that allowed them to easily double as gaming machines - something not found by their competition.
The only way to purchase an Alienware computer is either second-hand at places like eBay or through their own website. Not everyone can afford a new Alienware machine, but finding a quality used Alienware machine is a treasure to many. Some designs from years past are even considered collectibles.
Senin, 26 Maret 2012
How To Synchronize Apple iPad 2
If you want to synchronize your Apple iPad 2 so you can put some
music or videos from your PC, you are at the right place. Read carefully
and follow the instructions how to synchronize your Apple iPad 2 and
PC.
You have a couple ways to make the connection:
Depending on the storage capacity of your iPad - 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB - you may be able to transfer all your computer's iPad - friendly digital content onto the iPad hard drive. If that sounds like the way you want to go, then you can take advantage of the easiest of the iPad synchronizing scenarios, in which you don't have to pay any attention in the least: automatic synchronization. Because you know all the iPad - able content on your Mac or Windows PC is going to fit, all you have to do is turn on your iPad 2 and connect it to your computer.
iTunes opens automatically, connects to your Apple iPad 2, and begins synchronizing. And just for your information, the USB port also begins charging your iPad's battery.
Note that you can't use your iPad while the synchronization is running. However, one of the iPad's nicest features is that you can interrupt synchronization. When the Sync in Progress screen appears, you see the Slide to Cancel slider at the bottom of the screen. If you ever need to bail out of the synchronization to perform some other duty, drag the slider to the right. iTunes cancels the synchronization so you can go about your business. When you're ready to restart the synchronization, click the Sync button in iTunes.
When the synchronization is done, you need to do two things:
Sometimes, you may want to connect your iPad to your computer, but you don't want it to synchronization automatically. For example, you may want to connect your iPad to your computer just to charge it. Or perhaps you just want to use iTunes to check how much free space is left on your iPad 2 or to check for updates to the iPad software.
Whatever the reason, you can tell iTunes to hold off the synchronizing this time only by using one of the following techniques:
Troubleshooting automatic synchronization
So, you connect your iPad to your computer and then nothing. If iTunes isn't already running, it refuses to wake up from its. What's up with that?
A couple things could be the problem. First, connect your iPad 2, switch to iTunes on your computer, and then click your iPad 2 in the Devices list. On the Summary tab, make sure the Open iTunes when this iPad is connected check box is selected.
If that check box was already selected, you need to delve a bit deeper to solve the mystery. Follow these steps:
One fine day, you'll be minding your own business and performing what you believe to be a routine synchronization operation when a dialog box pops up telling you iPad 2 is out of hard disk space. You can handle this in a couple of ways:
Removing data from your iPad 2 and replacing it with fresh info
After you know what you're doing, synchronizing contacts, calendars, e-mail accounts, and bookmarks to your iPad 2 is a relatively bulletproof procedure that should happen without a hitch each time. Of course, this is technology you're dealing with here, so hitches do happen every now and then, and as a result you might end up with corrupt or repeated information on your iPad.
Or perhaps you've been synchronizing your iPad with a couple of different computers, and you decide to cut one of the computers out of the loop and revert to just a single machine for all your synchronization.
In both these scenarios, you need to replace the existing information on your Apple iPad 2 with a freshly baked batch of data. Fortunately, iTunes has a feature that lets you do exactly that. Here's how it works:
You have a couple ways to make the connection:
- USB cable. Use the cable that comes with your iPad to attach the USB connector to a free USB port on your Mac or Windows PC, and then attach the dock connector to the 30-pin connector port on the bottom of the iPad.
- Dock. If you shelled out the bucks for an optional iPad dock (a regular dock or a keyboard dock), first plug it in to a power outlet. Using your iPad's cable, attach the USB connector to a free USB port on your Mac or Windows PC, and attach the dock connector to the 30-pin connector port on the back of the dock. Now insert your Apple iPad into the dock's cradle.
Depending on the storage capacity of your iPad - 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB - you may be able to transfer all your computer's iPad - friendly digital content onto the iPad hard drive. If that sounds like the way you want to go, then you can take advantage of the easiest of the iPad synchronizing scenarios, in which you don't have to pay any attention in the least: automatic synchronization. Because you know all the iPad - able content on your Mac or Windows PC is going to fit, all you have to do is turn on your iPad 2 and connect it to your computer.
iTunes opens automatically, connects to your Apple iPad 2, and begins synchronizing. And just for your information, the USB port also begins charging your iPad's battery.
Note that you can't use your iPad while the synchronization is running. However, one of the iPad's nicest features is that you can interrupt synchronization. When the Sync in Progress screen appears, you see the Slide to Cancel slider at the bottom of the screen. If you ever need to bail out of the synchronization to perform some other duty, drag the slider to the right. iTunes cancels the synchronization so you can go about your business. When you're ready to restart the synchronization, click the Sync button in iTunes.
When the synchronization is done, you need to do two things:
- In iTunes, click the Eject icon beside your iPad in the Devices list.
- Remove the dock connector from the iPad's 30-pin connector port.
Sometimes, you may want to connect your iPad to your computer, but you don't want it to synchronization automatically. For example, you may want to connect your iPad to your computer just to charge it. Or perhaps you just want to use iTunes to check how much free space is left on your iPad 2 or to check for updates to the iPad software.
Whatever the reason, you can tell iTunes to hold off the synchronizing this time only by using one of the following techniques:
- Mac. Connect the iPad to the Mac, and then quickly press and hold the Option and Mac keys
- Windows. Connect the iPad to the Windows PC, and then quickly press and hold the Control and Shift keys.
Troubleshooting automatic synchronization
So, you connect your iPad to your computer and then nothing. If iTunes isn't already running, it refuses to wake up from its. What's up with that?
A couple things could be the problem. First, connect your iPad 2, switch to iTunes on your computer, and then click your iPad 2 in the Devices list. On the Summary tab, make sure the Open iTunes when this iPad is connected check box is selected.
If that check box was already selected, you need to delve a bit deeper to solve the mystery. Follow these steps:
- Open the iTunes preferences:
- Mac. Choose iTunes > Preferences
- Windows. Choose Edit > Preferences
- Click the Devices tab.
- Deselect the Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from Syncing Automatically check box.
- Click OK to put the new setting into effect and enable automatic syncing again.
One fine day, you'll be minding your own business and performing what you believe to be a routine synchronization operation when a dialog box pops up telling you iPad 2 is out of hard disk space. You can handle this in a couple of ways:
- Remove some of the content from your computer. This is a good way to go if your iPad 2 is really close to having enough space. For example, the dialog says your computer wants to send 100MB of data, but your Apple iPad 2 has only 98MB of free space. Get rid of a few megabytes of stuff on your computer, and you're back in the synchronization business.
- Synchronize your iPad manually. This means that you no longer synchronize everything on your computer. Instead, you hand-pick which play-lists, podcasts, audio books, and so on are sent to your iPad. It's a bit more work, but it's the way to go if there's a big difference between the amount of content on your computer and the amount of space left on your iPad.
Removing data from your iPad 2 and replacing it with fresh info
After you know what you're doing, synchronizing contacts, calendars, e-mail accounts, and bookmarks to your iPad 2 is a relatively bulletproof procedure that should happen without a hitch each time. Of course, this is technology you're dealing with here, so hitches do happen every now and then, and as a result you might end up with corrupt or repeated information on your iPad.
Or perhaps you've been synchronizing your iPad with a couple of different computers, and you decide to cut one of the computers out of the loop and revert to just a single machine for all your synchronization.
In both these scenarios, you need to replace the existing information on your Apple iPad 2 with a freshly baked batch of data. Fortunately, iTunes has a feature that lets you do exactly that. Here's how it works:
- Connect your iPad to your computer.
- In the iTunes Devices list, click the iPad.
- Click the Info tab.
- Select the Sync check boxes for each type of information you want to work with (contacts, calendars, e-mail accounts, bookmarks, or notes).
- In the Advanced section, select the check box beside each type of information you want to replace.
- Click Apply. iTunes replaces the selected information on your iPad.
Sabtu, 18 Februari 2012
iPad and iPad 2 - Apple Takes One More Step Further
Update (Tuesday, March 15, 2011): iPad 2 Sales Soaring
iPad 2 sales have been sky-rocketing. Apple sold close to, or over 500,000 iPad 2s last weekend. It's reported that in many cities several retailers like Best Buy, Target and Walmart ran out of stock on the very first day of the launch.
Sources claim a sale of 400,000 to 500,000 iPad 2s as compared to 300,000 of the original iPads in its first weekend. There appears to be a large number of sales made to first time owners of iPad.
iPad 2 retailers should be replenishing the tablet stock this week. Buyers also have the option of ordering online through the Apple or the AT&T site. However this involves a waiting period of 3-4 weeks for Apple and 2-3 weeks for AT&T before shipping the product out.
Apple takes one more step further with the launch of iPad 2
Apple has always been known for introducing products with out-of-the-ordinary designs and innovative features that have never failed to take the consumer market by storm. Years ago this started with the iPod revolution. Today iPod with its several designs and models has been a must-have possession for music lovers. Then came iPhone which was akin to having a mini-computer with a phone in your pocket. With its sleek design and features and increasing popularity, it soon proved to be a phone that everyone was proud to flaunt.
The launch of iPad
Apple did not stop at that and the market saw the advent of Apple's popular touchscreen tablet device, the iPad, which went on sale in April of last year. The aesthetics and the ease-of-use of iPad was worth raving about. Though there was a section of the consumer market that was apprehensive of the usability of the tablet and called it merely a status symbol, people gradually starting to appreciate the ease-of-use, portability and convenience it brought whether you had to surf the internet, check emails, use it as a music jukebox or for document processing and file-management.
It soon gained popularity amongst students who preferred studying their notes from the iPad. It's longer-than laptop battery life and light-weightedness made it popular amongst those who are frequently on the go. Right now at the App Store, there are thousands of apps available to download that open a whole new world of features to the iPad. iPad apps are expanding the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. From interactive lessons to study aids to productivity tools, there's something for everyone. iBooks on iPad has introduced a novel way to buy and read books.
The world of business apps for iPad will transform the way you work. On iPad, you can review and edit common office documents such as Microsoft Office and iWork files. You can also create beautiful presentations from scratch, craft complex spreadsheets, annotate PDFs, and access important files on your corporate network.
The increasing popularity was clearly evident from the iPad sales which shot to 7.46 million by September 2010, which was just 6 months after its launch. Reports say that the last 3 months of 2010 saw an additional sale of 7.33 million iPads.
Though Apple's Steve Jobs introduced the iPad as a device that would occupy the world between smart phones and laptops, potential customers weren't convinced because of certain missing and expected features. To mitigate these gaps, Apple unveiled the iPad 2 on March 2. The long anticipated iPad2 will debut the market on March 11, 2011. The iPad 2 has also been rumored to be called "iPad HD".
Here are some of the upgrades to the iPad2 in comparison to the original iPad:
Faster Processor with great graphics
iPad2 has 2 core processors (dual-core) in one A5 chip. This is an upgrade to the A4 processor in the original iPad. You'll notice the difference when you're surfing the web, watching movies, making FaceTime video calls, gaming, and switching from app to app. Multitasking is smoother, apps load faster, and everything just works better.
With up to nine times the graphics performance, playing games on iPad is even faster, smoother and more realistic. Even with the sleeker design and higher power, Apple claims the battery life will still stay the same amazing 10 hours.
FaceTime again with two cameras
iPad2 has 2 cameras - one on the front and one on the back. The Apple fans got a taste of FaceTime with the launch of iPhone 4. It has been gaining so much popularity lately that iPad2 has decided to add the FaceTime functionality to the iPad2 through the two cameras. The front camera puts you and your friend face-to-face. Switch to the back camera during your video call to share where you are, who you're with, or what's going on around you. When you're not using FaceTime, let the back camera roll if you see something movie-worthy. It's HD, so whatever you shoot is a mini-masterpiece.
More variety with Two Colors
iPad2 is available in both black and white whereas the original iPad was only available in black.
Lighter and Thinner in your hands
Apple promises to deliver what it advertises about iPad being 'Less in your hands, More at your fingertips'.iPad2 will really make you feel the difference when you hold it your hands. iPad2 is up to 15% lighter than the original iPad. The iPad2's WiFi-only model weighs about 1.3 pounds. The lighter weight could mean a lot for those always on the go and for those who like to carry their iPad around like any other book.
Apple is known to give a lot of importance on the sleekness and thinness of their gadgets. iPad2 is 33% thinner than the original iPad. It is 0.34 inch (8.8 mm) thin.
Introducing the iPad Smart Cover
The iPad Smart Cover protects your iPad without adding bulk to its thin, light design. It works with iPad such that the smart magnetic technology built into each really pulls them together. Open the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up instantly. Close it and your iPad goes to sleep automatically. The smart cover also acts as a perfect stand for the iPad when you are watching movies or playing games.
The above lists only the major visible upgrades. There is much more in store including the gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, HDMI out and the features supported by the new operating system iOS 4.3
Undoubtedly, iPad2 will prove to be incredible technology under your fingers. It definitely is up to an individual whether he would like to invest in iPad2 after having invested in the original iPad. One would think pricing and affordability would be a concern here, but history has it that Apple has its strategies well-thought of, be it design, development or marketing. The release and sales of the several upgraded versions of iPod and iPhone are excellent examples. It is rumored, that the new targets for 2011 is that Apple will ship up to 4 million iPad2 per month, reaching a total of 40 million iPads for 2011. And despite competition from big brand vendors like Samsung, Motorola and more, analysts predict that iPad2 will continue the Apple's tablet dominance in the market.
Latest on the iPad2
So the latest for those waiting to possess the iPad2 is that it goes on sale Friday March 11 at 5PM and two weeks later in 26 other countries. Unfortunately, Apple is not taking pre-orders for their second generation iPad. Reports reason that when pre-orders began for the Verizon iPhone, there were so many pre-orders that it took both the Verizon and Apple online stores down within two hours. Though the sales were enormous, the reality lines were short at Verizon stores since most people pre-ordered online. Apple does not want this to happen again. Apple wants long lines for iPad2 which would provide better advertising for a major Apple product release. March 11 would see many who owned the original iPad upgrading to the newer model, while many others who didn't get the first generation iPad buying their first iPad.
iPad 2 sales have been sky-rocketing. Apple sold close to, or over 500,000 iPad 2s last weekend. It's reported that in many cities several retailers like Best Buy, Target and Walmart ran out of stock on the very first day of the launch.
Sources claim a sale of 400,000 to 500,000 iPad 2s as compared to 300,000 of the original iPads in its first weekend. There appears to be a large number of sales made to first time owners of iPad.
iPad 2 retailers should be replenishing the tablet stock this week. Buyers also have the option of ordering online through the Apple or the AT&T site. However this involves a waiting period of 3-4 weeks for Apple and 2-3 weeks for AT&T before shipping the product out.
Apple takes one more step further with the launch of iPad 2
Apple has always been known for introducing products with out-of-the-ordinary designs and innovative features that have never failed to take the consumer market by storm. Years ago this started with the iPod revolution. Today iPod with its several designs and models has been a must-have possession for music lovers. Then came iPhone which was akin to having a mini-computer with a phone in your pocket. With its sleek design and features and increasing popularity, it soon proved to be a phone that everyone was proud to flaunt.
The launch of iPad
Apple did not stop at that and the market saw the advent of Apple's popular touchscreen tablet device, the iPad, which went on sale in April of last year. The aesthetics and the ease-of-use of iPad was worth raving about. Though there was a section of the consumer market that was apprehensive of the usability of the tablet and called it merely a status symbol, people gradually starting to appreciate the ease-of-use, portability and convenience it brought whether you had to surf the internet, check emails, use it as a music jukebox or for document processing and file-management.
It soon gained popularity amongst students who preferred studying their notes from the iPad. It's longer-than laptop battery life and light-weightedness made it popular amongst those who are frequently on the go. Right now at the App Store, there are thousands of apps available to download that open a whole new world of features to the iPad. iPad apps are expanding the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. From interactive lessons to study aids to productivity tools, there's something for everyone. iBooks on iPad has introduced a novel way to buy and read books.
The world of business apps for iPad will transform the way you work. On iPad, you can review and edit common office documents such as Microsoft Office and iWork files. You can also create beautiful presentations from scratch, craft complex spreadsheets, annotate PDFs, and access important files on your corporate network.
The increasing popularity was clearly evident from the iPad sales which shot to 7.46 million by September 2010, which was just 6 months after its launch. Reports say that the last 3 months of 2010 saw an additional sale of 7.33 million iPads.
Though Apple's Steve Jobs introduced the iPad as a device that would occupy the world between smart phones and laptops, potential customers weren't convinced because of certain missing and expected features. To mitigate these gaps, Apple unveiled the iPad 2 on March 2. The long anticipated iPad2 will debut the market on March 11, 2011. The iPad 2 has also been rumored to be called "iPad HD".
Here are some of the upgrades to the iPad2 in comparison to the original iPad:
Faster Processor with great graphics
iPad2 has 2 core processors (dual-core) in one A5 chip. This is an upgrade to the A4 processor in the original iPad. You'll notice the difference when you're surfing the web, watching movies, making FaceTime video calls, gaming, and switching from app to app. Multitasking is smoother, apps load faster, and everything just works better.
With up to nine times the graphics performance, playing games on iPad is even faster, smoother and more realistic. Even with the sleeker design and higher power, Apple claims the battery life will still stay the same amazing 10 hours.
FaceTime again with two cameras
iPad2 has 2 cameras - one on the front and one on the back. The Apple fans got a taste of FaceTime with the launch of iPhone 4. It has been gaining so much popularity lately that iPad2 has decided to add the FaceTime functionality to the iPad2 through the two cameras. The front camera puts you and your friend face-to-face. Switch to the back camera during your video call to share where you are, who you're with, or what's going on around you. When you're not using FaceTime, let the back camera roll if you see something movie-worthy. It's HD, so whatever you shoot is a mini-masterpiece.
More variety with Two Colors
iPad2 is available in both black and white whereas the original iPad was only available in black.
Lighter and Thinner in your hands
Apple promises to deliver what it advertises about iPad being 'Less in your hands, More at your fingertips'.iPad2 will really make you feel the difference when you hold it your hands. iPad2 is up to 15% lighter than the original iPad. The iPad2's WiFi-only model weighs about 1.3 pounds. The lighter weight could mean a lot for those always on the go and for those who like to carry their iPad around like any other book.
Apple is known to give a lot of importance on the sleekness and thinness of their gadgets. iPad2 is 33% thinner than the original iPad. It is 0.34 inch (8.8 mm) thin.
Introducing the iPad Smart Cover
The iPad Smart Cover protects your iPad without adding bulk to its thin, light design. It works with iPad such that the smart magnetic technology built into each really pulls them together. Open the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up instantly. Close it and your iPad goes to sleep automatically. The smart cover also acts as a perfect stand for the iPad when you are watching movies or playing games.
The above lists only the major visible upgrades. There is much more in store including the gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, HDMI out and the features supported by the new operating system iOS 4.3
Undoubtedly, iPad2 will prove to be incredible technology under your fingers. It definitely is up to an individual whether he would like to invest in iPad2 after having invested in the original iPad. One would think pricing and affordability would be a concern here, but history has it that Apple has its strategies well-thought of, be it design, development or marketing. The release and sales of the several upgraded versions of iPod and iPhone are excellent examples. It is rumored, that the new targets for 2011 is that Apple will ship up to 4 million iPad2 per month, reaching a total of 40 million iPads for 2011. And despite competition from big brand vendors like Samsung, Motorola and more, analysts predict that iPad2 will continue the Apple's tablet dominance in the market.
Latest on the iPad2
So the latest for those waiting to possess the iPad2 is that it goes on sale Friday March 11 at 5PM and two weeks later in 26 other countries. Unfortunately, Apple is not taking pre-orders for their second generation iPad. Reports reason that when pre-orders began for the Verizon iPhone, there were so many pre-orders that it took both the Verizon and Apple online stores down within two hours. Though the sales were enormous, the reality lines were short at Verizon stores since most people pre-ordered online. Apple does not want this to happen again. Apple wants long lines for iPad2 which would provide better advertising for a major Apple product release. March 11 would see many who owned the original iPad upgrading to the newer model, while many others who didn't get the first generation iPad buying their first iPad.
Kamis, 12 Januari 2012
My 12 Favorite Apps for the iPad - January 2011 Edition
Every few days I am asked what are the best apps for the iPad and
what my iPad favorite apps are. In fact, last May, I wrote about My 12
Favorite iPad Apps where I called out 12 of the best apps for iPad so I
thought I'd revisit the list to see if my favorites have changed. As
expected, my top apps for iPad have evolved over time. For example, only
three of the twelve iPad apps have remained on my list for best apps
for iPad including Kindle, Zinio and Mail.
#12 Starting at #12, iBooks makes the best iPad app list. The one and only reason iBooks made my iPad apps favorite list is because iBooks provides an excellent interface to store and read PDFs.
Having used several PDF readers including the popular GoodReader for the iPad, I prefer the way iBooks stores the PDFs showing the PDFs cover in the library view and the ability to sync via iTunes or attached to an email that you open and send to the iBooks app and these features make iBooks one of the best apps on iPad.
There are a few features in iBooks I don't use including the fact iBooks provides access to Apple's iBookstore which allows you to download and read the latest books and classics. Additionally you can make notes and highlight passages in your eBook and use AirPrint to print the PDF with your notes included.
#11 My next best app for iPad and latest obsession/time sink is Words for Friends HD. If you have not heard of Word for Friends, you must be the only one! Words with Friends HD is a crossword game (think Scrabble) that is socially played against friends with a NewToy Inc account. While there is an iPhone app for Words with Friends, the larger screen of the iPad allows better vision across the entire board allowing me to smoke my foes!
#10 The iPad app on my iPad favorite apps list is one of the best iPad apps for kids available and my four year old daughter's favorite iPad app. DressUpBaby provides an intuitive and simple interface for my four year old daughter using cute characters and funky clothes and accessories. I randomly receive outfits emailed from my daughter using the camera function on one of her top apps for iPad.
#9 Next on my list of iPad best apps is also one of my iPad productivity apps. Remoter is a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) client for the iPad that provides the ability to virtually control your desktop over the network from your iPad. I've used the client to control both Windows and Mac machines, but VNC will also work with various UNIX flavors. This app has saved me too many times while I'm out but needed something from work making this one of my best iPad apps.
#8 Whistle turns my iPad into a networked conference phone making this app high on my best apps for iPad. I use Whistle as a client for an Asterix PBX, a 3rd party SIP service) that allows me to make a call from the "office" anywhere that I have an Internet connection. Whistle provides integration with my Contacts (which is synced with Google's cloud) and with the latest iOS loaded I can continue Whistle calls in the background as I continue to use the iPad. Speakerphone works amazingly, but Whistle also supports the Apple Headphones allowing you to answer calls with the center button. This app enables business and is one of my top productivity apps for iPad providing a business tool to work virtually.
#7 Kindle constantly makes everyone's best iPad apps list and is no exception for the Geeks favorite apps for iPad. The Kindle app provides an easy to use interface and provides access to Amazon's Whispersync service to automatically sync your last page read, bookmarks, notes and highlights across your Kindle devices. The Amazon Kindle store provides over 800K eBooks at the same price or better than other eBook retailers.
#6 Next on my best apps for the iPad list, Toodledo provides access to my cloud-based task manager service and provides easy access to my to do list. Apple ranked Toodledo in the top 30 paid iPad apps of all time, and in the top 200 for iPhone - Jan 2011 and is one of my favorite iPad apps and one of my top productivity apps for iPad.
#5 Evernote is another cloud-based note service that is one of my top productivity apps for iPad and one of the best apps for iPad. The Evernote iPad app provides my primary interface to take and view notes, including voice notes, while I'm not in my home office. Evernote then automatically syncs with the cloud-based service so you can view the notes on the iPad, one of the desktop Evernote applications, or the web. The Evernote app was inducted into the Apple "App Hall of Fame", on the NY Times "Top 10 Must-Have Apps" list and has been the winner of the Best Mobile App Award from TechCrunch, Mashable and the Webbys and, in my opinion, one of the best apps on iPad.
#4 One of the included apps, the Calendar app, is one of my most used and therefore one of my iPad favorite apps. The Calendar iPad App is laid out well and keeps my schedule straight by syncing with Google's cloud-based calendar service.
#3 If you subscribe to Netflix, you should have one of the best iPad apps available to access the service with the Netflix app. The app provides access to your Netflix account to instantly watch TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix as part of your Netflix unlimited membership. I use this app almost nightly to watch TV shows and is one of the best apps on iPad.
#2 Zinio is one of my favorite apps for iPad and using Zinio I receive all my magazine digitally instead in the mail as the Zinio iPad app provides thousands of magazine titles with special interactive and graphical features synced directly to your iPad. I started using Zinio over 5 years ago, and those archived magazines are available through the Zinio app!
#1 Ever since getting the iPad, I've used the device as my primary means of obtaining most of my work and all of my personal email using the included Mail App and therefore, Mail is my best iPad app. The interface is great for a tablet and thanks to the portable nature of the device, the Mail App helps maintain my quest to maintain a zero inbox.
#12 Starting at #12, iBooks makes the best iPad app list. The one and only reason iBooks made my iPad apps favorite list is because iBooks provides an excellent interface to store and read PDFs.
Having used several PDF readers including the popular GoodReader for the iPad, I prefer the way iBooks stores the PDFs showing the PDFs cover in the library view and the ability to sync via iTunes or attached to an email that you open and send to the iBooks app and these features make iBooks one of the best apps on iPad.
There are a few features in iBooks I don't use including the fact iBooks provides access to Apple's iBookstore which allows you to download and read the latest books and classics. Additionally you can make notes and highlight passages in your eBook and use AirPrint to print the PDF with your notes included.
#11 My next best app for iPad and latest obsession/time sink is Words for Friends HD. If you have not heard of Word for Friends, you must be the only one! Words with Friends HD is a crossword game (think Scrabble) that is socially played against friends with a NewToy Inc account. While there is an iPhone app for Words with Friends, the larger screen of the iPad allows better vision across the entire board allowing me to smoke my foes!
#10 The iPad app on my iPad favorite apps list is one of the best iPad apps for kids available and my four year old daughter's favorite iPad app. DressUpBaby provides an intuitive and simple interface for my four year old daughter using cute characters and funky clothes and accessories. I randomly receive outfits emailed from my daughter using the camera function on one of her top apps for iPad.
#9 Next on my list of iPad best apps is also one of my iPad productivity apps. Remoter is a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) client for the iPad that provides the ability to virtually control your desktop over the network from your iPad. I've used the client to control both Windows and Mac machines, but VNC will also work with various UNIX flavors. This app has saved me too many times while I'm out but needed something from work making this one of my best iPad apps.
#8 Whistle turns my iPad into a networked conference phone making this app high on my best apps for iPad. I use Whistle as a client for an Asterix PBX, a 3rd party SIP service) that allows me to make a call from the "office" anywhere that I have an Internet connection. Whistle provides integration with my Contacts (which is synced with Google's cloud) and with the latest iOS loaded I can continue Whistle calls in the background as I continue to use the iPad. Speakerphone works amazingly, but Whistle also supports the Apple Headphones allowing you to answer calls with the center button. This app enables business and is one of my top productivity apps for iPad providing a business tool to work virtually.
#7 Kindle constantly makes everyone's best iPad apps list and is no exception for the Geeks favorite apps for iPad. The Kindle app provides an easy to use interface and provides access to Amazon's Whispersync service to automatically sync your last page read, bookmarks, notes and highlights across your Kindle devices. The Amazon Kindle store provides over 800K eBooks at the same price or better than other eBook retailers.
#6 Next on my best apps for the iPad list, Toodledo provides access to my cloud-based task manager service and provides easy access to my to do list. Apple ranked Toodledo in the top 30 paid iPad apps of all time, and in the top 200 for iPhone - Jan 2011 and is one of my favorite iPad apps and one of my top productivity apps for iPad.
#5 Evernote is another cloud-based note service that is one of my top productivity apps for iPad and one of the best apps for iPad. The Evernote iPad app provides my primary interface to take and view notes, including voice notes, while I'm not in my home office. Evernote then automatically syncs with the cloud-based service so you can view the notes on the iPad, one of the desktop Evernote applications, or the web. The Evernote app was inducted into the Apple "App Hall of Fame", on the NY Times "Top 10 Must-Have Apps" list and has been the winner of the Best Mobile App Award from TechCrunch, Mashable and the Webbys and, in my opinion, one of the best apps on iPad.
#4 One of the included apps, the Calendar app, is one of my most used and therefore one of my iPad favorite apps. The Calendar iPad App is laid out well and keeps my schedule straight by syncing with Google's cloud-based calendar service.
#3 If you subscribe to Netflix, you should have one of the best iPad apps available to access the service with the Netflix app. The app provides access to your Netflix account to instantly watch TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix as part of your Netflix unlimited membership. I use this app almost nightly to watch TV shows and is one of the best apps on iPad.
#2 Zinio is one of my favorite apps for iPad and using Zinio I receive all my magazine digitally instead in the mail as the Zinio iPad app provides thousands of magazine titles with special interactive and graphical features synced directly to your iPad. I started using Zinio over 5 years ago, and those archived magazines are available through the Zinio app!
#1 Ever since getting the iPad, I've used the device as my primary means of obtaining most of my work and all of my personal email using the included Mail App and therefore, Mail is my best iPad app. The interface is great for a tablet and thanks to the portable nature of the device, the Mail App helps maintain my quest to maintain a zero inbox.
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