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Volkswagen’s New Bulli Microbus Integrates iPad

By Bill | March 1, 2011 | 1 comment

Volkswagen’s iconic hippie Microbus is making a comeback at this year’s Geneva Auto Show and Apple’s iPad plays an integral role in the new vehicle. The German auto giant first unveiled the Microbus in 1950 and now 61 years later, Volkswagen has packed the latest version with enough new high tech features to bring a smile to the face of hippies everywhere.

The new Bulli Microbus comes equipped with an eco-friendly electronic motor and an integrated iPad control system. The iPad is centrally located in the Microbus’s center console and serves as the in-car infotainment system. Driver and passengers can use the iPad to play the car’s stereo system, control navigation features, make hands-free telephone calls and adjust the Bulli’s climate control system. The iPad also interfaces with the driver’s speedometer and other critical displays to provide an integrated driving information system.

By Cristi | February 27, 2011 | No comment yet

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Speck has become an iOS accessory maker market leader with its wide variety of great cases available for a range of mobile devices, from iPad to MacBook and BlackBerry to Kindle. The CandyShell Wrap is the latest iPad case released from Speck and it has lots to offer.

Like the CandyShell, the CandyShell Wrap is a semi-flexible case that combines a hard outer cover with a soft rubberized interior to offer your iPad great protection from daily bumps and bruises. Adding to the level of protection provided by the CandyShell, this new case also provides a screen cover to shield your screen when closed and act as a stand when open and folded back.

By Roberto | February 26, 2011 | 1 comment

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At PadGadget, some of us travel quite a bit. It doesn’t matter for how long I’ve been doing it, but packing is definitely time consuming and sometimes it can become stressful.

When we travel, the biggest thing is trying to remember about everything we need to pack or buy. My challenge has been that I leave everything until the last minute and sometimes depend too much on little notes that I always manage to lose one way or another. In this review, we take a closer look at Packing Pro, which was chosen as a finalist in the iPad Travel App category of the 2010 Best App Ever competition.

By dag | February 18, 2011 | No comment yet

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If you like puzzlers, Isoball HD is a game you may want to add to your apps wish-list. Isoball HD is an isometric puzzler that will have you build a pathway to guide a marble into a hole. The game looks very much like the old school Marble Madness, with the exception that you do not control the marble directly: the marble will simply roll down a specific path you need to build.

The task sounds easier than it actually is, especially as you progress in the game, as you are offered a limited amount of building blocks to build the path required to guide the marble into the hole. Several basic shapes are offered, from cubes to ramps, as well as more advanced pieces, such as guiding arrows to change the direction of the marble, or bridges, to allow the marble to cross gaps, and even speed boosters, to increase the speed of your marble in order to climb over tall obstacles. All levels typically offer only one valid path, and any digression will result in a broken marble.

By dag | February 16, 2011 | 9 comments

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If you’re waiting for the second generation iPad to be released to buy your first tablet, you may be in for some disappointments. While many expected the upcoming tablet to pack a slew of new major features, such as a new retina display, and a new dual-core A5 CPU, it appears that after all, none of them will make it into the iPad 2.

According to Taiwan-based tech news outlet DigiTimes, Apple just awarded the contract for the production of its next-generation A5 CPU, a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, to the Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC. While the iPad 2 already entered production several weeks ago, the first A5 chips are expected to be supplied to Apple later this year. In other words, the first device to sport the new CPU will be the iPhone 5, and the iPad 2 will ‘only’ offer an A4 CPU, similar to the one found in the first-generation iPad.

By Roberto | February 14, 2011 | 1 comment

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Hitting the road during spring break with the kids? Perhaps, you’re looking for an iPad headrest mount for your car that will help your kids enjoy that long car ride.

If that is the case, you may want to check out Arkon’s iPad Headrest Mount, which gives your car passengers a hands free viewing of your iPad.

By Roberto | February 14, 2011 | 3 comments

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The love affair between the iPad and aviation community continues to be a big flight tech story.

Jeppesen, a well known company that produces paper and electronic charts used by pilots for pre-flight planning and in-flight navigation, recently announced that private jet charter Executive Jet Management has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use the Jeppesen Mobile TC iPad app.

By Roberto | February 12, 2011 | No comment yet

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When designing new products, sometimes simplicity is essential, and could be the answer to what people may be looking for.

That is the case with the Padprop, a simple and very portable iPad stand designed for all occasions. Whether you’re commuting on the train, at your desk in the office, having fun with friends and family, or simply relaxing at home, the Padprop seems to fit all scenarios.

By dag | February 4, 2011 | 2 comments

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The iPad may be a great device, its larger size also makes it somewhat cumbersome in many situations. For example, if you use apps like Epicurious or Weber to cook, having your iPad close to your ingredients and/or close to an open flame is a big no-go – even if you use a quick fix like a zip top bag (see here), there is no elegant solution to keep your iPad secured and protected from spills and heat sources. Same goes for the office, as having your iPad lying on your desk while you work is not exactly optimum. Finally, if you happen to watch movies or shows via your iPad, holding it for an extended period of time quickly gets annoying.

To solve this problem, the folks at Iceblueline.com came up with their own line of wallmounts made from curved acrylic that can be mounted flat on any wall. The wallmount used for this review – dubbed ‘Hands’ – cradles your iPad without the use of clips or straps, all you need to do is to install it on a wall, and slide your iPad in the mount.

By Bill | February 2, 2011 | 11 comments

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News Corp finally has taken the wraps off of their iPad only news publication, The Daily, after months of rumors. The app’s launch event was held today in New York City where News Corp’s CEO Rupert Murdoch was joined by special guest Eddy Cue, vice president of Apple’s Internet Services group, in unveiling the companies latest publication

The new venture, the first iPad only publication from a major publisher, covers a wide range of topics ranging from news, entertainment, business, technology, sports, opinions and lifestyle. The Daily is, as its name implies, published on a daily basis and is delivered directly to your iPad. The Daily is more than just recycling web content, it integrating several cool interactive iPad features which makes it really shine.

By Roberto | February 1, 2011 | 1 comment

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Physics puzzle games, typically have been quite successful in the App Store. We know the huge success games like Cut the Rope HD and Angry Birds have enjoyed across all iOS devices.

However, there is a recent iPad/iPhone game in the App Store that have gained a lot of praise from thousands of iOS gamers. In this review, we take a closer look at Cover Orange HD.

By Cristi | January 31, 2011 | No comment yet

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Last week I reported on the launch of How Rocket Learned to Read and this week I’m taking a closer look at the app with a hands-on review. Based on a New York Times bestselling picture book by author-illustrator Tad Hills, How Rocket Learned to Read is the story of a dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird.

Rocket discovers a love for reading when the little yellow bird reads him a story about a dog, a bone and a lilac tree. With his interest sparked, Rocket joins his teacher in class the following day and instruction begins. Working together, Rocket learns his letters and practices spelling with the little yellow bird until the weather turns cold and the bird must leave. While the bird is away for winter, Rocket continues his work.

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Targus Spruce EcoSmart Mini Messenger for iPad

By Roberto | January 26, 2011 | 2 comments

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Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been on the road looking for upcoming and interesting accessories for the iPad. Due to my hectic schedule, I wanted to make sure I only carried what was simply needed. Of course, my iPad was a must travel companion along with a few business items that I normally take with me when traveling.

I wanted to share with you some notes about a very useful messenger bag that not only protects your iPad, but also provides plenty of padded compartments for your next trip.

By Bill | January 25, 2011 | No comment yet

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Gamers will be happy to hear that Electronic Arts has finally brought their popular PC and console game Dead Space to the Apple App Store for all iOS devices. The console and PC versions of the game previously won several awards and EA’s new iOS app has already been picked by Apple as their “Game of the Week.”

Dead Space for the iPad and iPhone continues the rich gaming experience in this first person shooter. Players battle deadly Necromorphs, ugly and mean space aliens, through all new levels designed just for the iPad and iPhone. In addition to high resolution graphics and an all new soundtrack, EA has created game controls perfectly made for a touchscreen device. The game’s Heads-Up-Display (HUD) is unobtrusive and doesn’t interfere with the gaming experience as you battle to stay alive in deep space.

By Roberto | January 23, 2011 | 3 comments

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Mivizu has an extensive lineup of iPad cases and covers that look very interesting. Mivizu makes a large variety of accessories for many different tablets, gadgets and phones.

In this review, we take a closer look at the Mivizu Primo Leather iPad case.