Talking Tech w/ Alex Ep. 1: No More HP Slate

Recently there’s been so much news to cover in the actively changing world of technology. Well, I’m starting a new video series where you can see and hear about the big headlines in high definition, with a bit of humor on the side. Today we covered the iPad 3G launch, the HTC Droid Incredible, iPhone 4G Rumors, and the HP Slate is no more.

Recently Apple has finally launched their iPad models that have 3G in the United States. AT&T will be the carrier of this reveloutionary device. Data plans on AT&T start at $14.99 per month which will buy you 250 mega bytes of data. You can also buy the unlimited data plan for $29.99 per month. Prices for the iPad are as follow

16 GB $629 32 GB $729 64 GB $829

Now, to the HTC Droid Incredible:

Tech Specs: Processor 1 GHz Qualcomm Snap Dragon Processor  OS: Android 2.1 Carrier: Verizon Wireless Camera: 8 Mega Pixels Display: 3.2 inches and full on screen qwerty keyboard

Recently HP came out and said they will not be launching the HP Slate anytime soon. They said that Windows 7 is not a tablet Operating System. But, you could factor in another reason, which would be HP purchasing Palm for $1.2 billion.

Well, I can’t write everything that I said in my video so, if you want to know more about what I said, please take a look at the video.

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Apple’s Disappearing Button Patent

Obviously Apple has some of the best touchscreen capabilities in the market. Recently, Apple’s latest patent is for pressure sensitive touch screen materials that would be integrated right into the laptop itself. The patent application says it would be used to eliminate hardware buttons already in use. With the release of the iPod shuffle a few months ago, it seems like Apple is raging a war on buttons, so it makes sense they would like to bring their touchscreen components to their computer line.

I think this kind of technology would be good for media controls, such as play/pause and a volume slider to control music playback. I'm really interested to see what Apple does with this technology and how it interacts with their products.

The New Apple?

Apple has always been determined to make computers for the average person, but, as the average person has changed since the Mac, and even since the iPhone, so has Apple.

Before 1984, the average person was baffled by computers. They were only really used by people who were proficient at the least, and were only in institutions. Apple aimed to change that with their GUI.

Before 2007 cell phones were crap. None of them did everything you wanted. They were either easy to use, with little functionality, or hard to use, with tons of features. The iPhone changed that. 

But now, the average user is a little more computer savvy. They understand the concept of mobile multitasking, the concept of apps running simultaneously, and, in general, people understand more about technology than they did even just 3 years ago. PCs have always been about features, Macs, and all Apple products, have been about ease of use. But As people change, Apple changes too. They have been...

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Gizmodo Raid: Apple says the iPhone was stolen

We all know about the iPhone 4G, as it was leaked over the internet by Gizmodo. The Gizmodo editor bought the iPhone prototype for $5,000 from the person who found it.

Many legal issues were raised as the iPhone wasn't stolen, it was left in a bar by Gray Powell. Jason Chen (Gizmodo Editor) had his house raided by the Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team (REACT). They took from his house all his laptops hard drives, USB devices, etc. The search was ordered after Apple had reported that the iPhone prototype was stolen. The problem is that the iPhone wasn't technically stolen; it was left at the bar. 

Mr. Chen's lawyers are defending him and they say that he is covered under the California Shield Law. The California Shield Law states that journalists have the right to protect their unpublished material from examination. Also, he said that the police knew the identity of the person who took the iPhone and had talked to him.

Personally I think it was wrong for REACT to raid Mr. Chen's house. The iPhone wasnt "stolen" like Apple said it was. It was left at a bar, but was it right for him to pay $5,000?

Now that the iPhone 4G is leaked and everyone knows about it, now thanks to Gizmodo, what will Apple do at WWDC, which is being held on June 7th? Are they just going to release the iPhone that was leaked or are they going to redesign all their hard work?

Woz Gets a New Shirt

UPDATE: To those questioning the originality of this post, you'd be wise to note that the article at Gizmodo was posted 4 hours after this was published. I'd suggest you get your facts right before you criticize.

ORIGINAL POST:

Apple has been pretty closed-mouthed on the recent news that an iPhone prototype was found in a bar, and sold to Gizmodo. 

But that doesn't mean that their non-employees can't have a say on it.

This little gem was found on Reddit.com, a news-sharing site, similar to Digg.

Incase you don't know, this is Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, sporting the latest edition to his wardrobe.

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