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Entries in iPad Accessories (17)

3:42PM

ZAGGkeys: iPad Keyboard + Case Photo Review

ZAGGkeys is a very slim and elegant keyboard for iPad that serves three purposes: a keyboard, a stand and a case.

The main reason why we chose it was that it has backlit keys (I often work at night).

Overall I enjoyed the keyboard: I still need to better get used to it but I found no flaws so far: It looks great and it should serve its purpose perfectly (to me that purpose was turning my iPad into the work tool while on the go).

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ZAGGkeys unboxing

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3:11PM

Unboxing: iPad 3rd Generation (Black 64GB Wi-Fi + 4G) & Smart Cover (Green)

Finally, just under a month of the New iPad being released, I have finally got my hands on one. 

I went with the Black 64GB 4G Model, I felt that this model suited my needs more than the other models. I was very excited to finally receive it! 

There is only so much I can say about the third generation iPad's Retina Display - it is simply amazing. The screen is so good that it looks fake. The 2048x1536 resolution is magnificent. 

Coming from a first generation iPad user, I wanted to see how the speeds have improved. It seems to be a lot more snappier compared the the first generation iPad (obviously). I was particularly impressed whilst playing Grand Theft Auto III on the super-slim tablet. It was a very pleasant experience over all. 

As you all know, the camera's on the iPad 2 where horrific, both front and rear facing camera's where less than 1 mega pixel each. Apple bumped up the quality in the third generation iPad to a 5 mega pixel camera on the rear, also capable of full 1080P HD Video Capture, however, the front facing camera remains of VGA quality, which is a small disappointment. Pictures are reasonable, but not on par with the iPhone 4S (8 mega pixel). But when you think about it, who is going to take a photo or video on their tablet?! 

Photo taken with the third generation iPad:

 

In the UK, we don't have 4G LTE, yet. But, we do have 3G. Speeds have been great and actually faster than Wi-Fi at some points. Great experience, so far. 

Dictation is the Siri equivalent found on the iPad, so you can write an email, send a text, search the web, tweet a thought, and more. And do it all with only your voice. 

The green Smart Cover that I purchased along side the third generation is great, although I did order myself a Maroo Awanui II case for my iPad for more protection. The green Smart Cover seems to be a lot more vibrant in real-life compared to some pictures where the colour looks extremely washed out. I have not had a problem with the Smart Cover, this is certainly an excellent accessory. 

So, what do I think of the new third generation iPad? It is amazing! I don't doubt for one minute that it is the best tablet on the market. The screen is amazing, speed is great and Dictation is fun. Would I recommend it? Definitely. 

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10:05AM

Dark Grey iPad Smart Cover Unboxing

In this video I unbox the Apple Smart Cover in preparation for the delivery of my iPad 3. The design of the iPad 3rd Generation is no different than the iPad 2, so all the accessories you bought for your iPad 2 will fit fine.

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11:36AM

Review: Joby GorillaPod 

The Joby GorillaPod is certainly a great tripod if you don't mind the size. It is very sturdy, flexable and most of all, fun! This tripod isn't ment to be used for serious photography as it is very lightweight, but for taking the odd photo or video, this is a great little accessory. There are many colours available for the Joby GorillaPod, these include the following:

  • White (as shown on video)
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Blue 
  • Orange

The advantages to this mini tripod is that you can wrap it round more or less everything with it's bendy legs. In the video shown above, I had the tripod wrapped around my monitor (Acer S243HL), lampshade and also my guitar! It is seriously amazing. I also like how cheap the GorillaPod is, on Amazon UK , you can buy this tripod for just £11.70! This is a bargain. The third thing I like about this tripod is the large variety of colours, they look great.

The disadvanteges to the Joby GorillaPod is that it is literally tiny! Also, when you bend the legs, it tends to nip your skin, which is very annoying! But other than that, I can't complain!

Over all, I give this tripod a 9 out of 10!

Buy - "Joby GorillaPod" 

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11:14AM

Review: Beats by Dr. Dre iBeats (Chrome)

In this video, I give a detailed review of the Beats by Dr. Dre iBeats in-ear earphones, as well as the accessories that come provided with this product. The sound that comes from these earphones is outstanding, I love it. These are great for any music fanatic. 

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Buy - "Beats by Dr. Dre iBeats" 

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