Posts tagged with apple
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Our Top Five Electronics Gifts of 2011
Posted by MKH on December 13, 2011
Okay folks we’re down to crunch time. Christmas Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t finished those lists then you better step on it! With that in mind I’m going to give you what I believe are the top five gifts to give this season. The order isn’t a factor here just the gear that’s on it. I guarantee you any of these is sure to please.
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An iPad 2 For Your Kindergartener?
Posted by MKH on November 29, 2011
Electronics as educational tools has only truly blossomed in the last decade. Computers have become staples in the classroom and high school students (my daughter included) are almost required to have a laptop available to them. It’s estimated that the iPad 2 is the most sought after gift this holiday season for kids 6 to 12 years old.
But how young is too young? Schools across the country have begun aggressively pursuing the iPad 2 as a learning tool for a much younger age group. A school in Maine recently spent $200,000 to equip almost 300 kindergarteners and their teachers with iPad 2s. Teachers found that children with difficulty learning the alphabet were more receptive and showed greater progress in learning through the iPad 2 and appropriate apps. It should come as no surprise that Maine is the frontrunner in such programs. In 2002 they created the Maine Learning Technology Initiative with the goal of using technology to prepare middle and high school students for a 21st century technology based economy.
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Apple iOS 5 Releases Today
Posted by MKH on October 12, 2011
Apple’s much anticipated iOS 5 is available for download today. Among its 200+ features, are Notification Center, Reminder, and PC Free. Of note is the PC Free app that allows you to use your compatible Apple device without having to own a computer. Coupled with iCloud, for backup and restore, and these devices are now more mobile than ever.
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Apple iPhone 5 Dreams Reduced to 4S
Posted by Dr. Iz on October 4, 2011
The rumors were going this way and that. Toward the conclusion of the anticipated Apple announcement on 10/4, the winner is the iPhone 4s. It’s an iPhone 4 with a better camera (8 megapixel stills and 1080p video) and certain other features. Fans were hoping for 4G to allow speedier downloads. They’ll have to wait until the iPhone 5, in Spring 2012. Nonetheless, the 4s should prove successful when released around 10/14.
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Tune In to Google IO Conference in San Francisco
Posted by RNYK on May 10, 2011
Surprisingly, analysts BrandZ announced today indicated that Apple is a more recognized brand than Google.
Well, Google is making their plans known with all sorts of features up for 2011, including their new music media site, and a new version of Android Honeycomb for better tablets.
Tune in to Google on 5/10 and 5/11 for those that want to go intense into Google.
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Apple Rolls Out Summer 2011 iMacs:
Thunderbolt, Magic Trackpad & Beyond!Posted by Dr. Iz on May 3, 2011PC and Mac users may seem rabid as each side defends its views. While Apple doesn’t have the largest chunk of the active PC market, it definitely has many devoted users. Release of the new summer iMac systems for 2011 demonstrates that Apple is ready to attract more users to their Mac OS. Business is [...]
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iPhone 5 in 2011?
Posted by Dr. Iz on April 20, 2011
Amidst toppled governments, earthquakes, and the royal wedding, one question keeps our interest: what will replace the iPhone 4? Apple is known for absolute secrecy and, though rumors fly every which way, Apple always seems to proceed its own way. Will the new one sport a smaller screen or a larger screen? Will it be thinner? Will it be faster? Only the Apple CEO may know.
So it’s kind of exciting when a respected news agency leaks a story about Apple’s new cell entry. According to Reuters, the iPhone 4 will likely remain, but with a faster processor. Estimated product release is September. Of course, this is only a rumor.
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New MacBook Pros Ready to Eat
Posted by Dr. Iz on March 7, 2011
Just as New York’s Restaurant Week came to a close, Apple offered some new treats. Five new MacBook Pros. They may not be for every palate but discerning individuals can’t wait to pick these up.
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Apple’s New iPad 2
Posted by Dr. Iz on March 7, 2011
It’s the second generation of the most powerful product in mobile history since the iPhone and Steve Jobs came in from sick leave to announce the release. For most intents and purposes, the iPad 2 is really similar to the original iPad that many love. That said, there are some signficant improvements.
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The iPhone Dilemma: Verizon vs. ATT
Posted by Dr. Iz on February 17, 2011
For all of the many things discussed in news throughout 2010, one story remained a constant in the United States. Apple was considering selecting Verizon as another carrier for iPhone service sales. Since iPhone’s inception, ATT has been the exclusive carrier. As an iPhone owner, what does this mean to you?
