iPhone 4/iPod Touch 4G/iPad Speed Test

This is a speed test between the iPhone 4, the iPod Touch 4G, and the iPad. They are all running iOS 4.2.1. In the end, the iPad usually came first, then the iPod Touch 4G, and lastly the iPhone 4.

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Non iPad Tablets: Just Stop

The iPad has won. It's over. Why other companies still want to continue making tablets that are unresponsive, useless, and just bad is a mystery. It seems that Apple are the only people who can make touch screens, as all, repeat all of the non-Apple touch screens I have tried have been really really awful. 

The other issue of course when you have a tablet is what OS you have and honestly, again Apple easily triumphs. They came up with the whole app idea, Android has less Apps, and even with the new Gingerbread update, it still won't cut it.

Besides, the Apple UI is just so much nicer. Nice little icons, whereas Android has several different screen layouts and is, let's face it, pretty disorganised. So if hardware wise AND software wise other tablets are not up to standard, the other companies should just save the effort and try to innovate and invent something new for once.

Apple are always the company who come out with the revolutionary ideas, and everybody steals them. Windows 7 is basically a really bad, virus filled version of Mac OS X and to honest, I'm surprised Apple haven't launched a big lawsuit against Windows yet. I'm not an Apple fanboy in any way, but I do think they easily make the best products (even though a few, like the new Nano, are horrible to be polite). My message to other companies is simple, to recap: INNOVATE and DON'T STEAL. 

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My Top 5 iPad Applications of 2010

With the year of 2010 closing its curtain to get ready for 2011, I thought I would share my top 5 iPad applications for the year. The iPad also runs a similar operating system to the iPhone but it is specially made for its form factor. It is one of the most revolutionary devices that has been introduced this year as it is the first of its kind. I have previously posted my top 5 iPhone applications for 2010 and if you are interested please check it out here. 

5. Weather HD

Weather HD is one of the essential applications to have on the iPad since it does not come with any weather applications out of the box. This application feature beautiful sceneries in conjunction with the weather on the places that users have selected. 

4. Twitter for iPad

This one is a must. Twitter for iPad is a very simple application for all of your Twitter needs. This application uses screen real estate quite well and my favourite feature is that you can continue browsing through all the tweets when you have tapped on a link. This application is available for free on the app store. 

3. Scrabble

Scrabble is one or if not the best word game. Scrabble for iPad is currently on sale (as at 22/12/10) and it is worth purchasing as it will also allow  multiplayer game sessions, weather it would be "pass n' play" or party play. There is a companion application available on the app store that makes your iPhone to be the tile rack of the letters and it connects to the iPad via Bluetooth.

2. Goodreader

The iPad would be incomplete without this application. Goodreader basically allows people to open and download documents (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) so that it would also be available for offline viewing. This is one of the essential applications that needs to be installed right now on your iPad if it has not been installed already. 

1. Remote

This is my favourite application installed on the iPad. Remote for the iPhone has been available since 2009. However, with the launch of the iPad, Apple has decided to update this application to be also optimised for the iPad a few months later. This application is a godsend as it will allow people to control their iTunes library on their computer or even control the Apple TV! Better yet the interface of this application is very similar to iTunes on the computer whether you are controlling the Apple TV or the iTunes library on the computer. Download this now!

So that is my top 5 iPad applications of 2010. What are your top 5 iPad applications? is it similar to mine or is it something completely different? Please comment on this post to share your top applications for the iPad. Happy holidays! 

Top 5 Gadgets for Christmas

It's that time of season again. Where you want to give the best presents and celebrate Christmas with your family. Well, in this video I let you know what are some of the best gadgets to buy this holiday season. 

1. Xbox 360 Kinect

A controller-less gaming system, Kinect, is something you want to buy to get people up and moving. Unlike the Wii or Playstation Move this uses no controller, just your body. One of the best selling gadgets of the year, Kinect. -- $149 or $400 w/ Xbox 360 bundle. 

2.Beats By Dre Studios

If your looking for headphones, Beats by Dre should be on your list. There a little pricey but you really get a bang for your buck. -- $349

3. Apple iPad

One of the most higly anticipated tablets of the year, Apple iPad, is the best tablet in the market. It's great for reading, light gaming and movies. With the released of the game Infinty Blade the iPad really is a must buy for the holidays. -- $499 for base 16GB Wifi model

4. iPod Touch 4G

Apple released earlier this year the iPod Touch 4th Generation. With many features of the iPhone 4 such as, retina display, Factime, front and back facing camera, and iOS 4. This is great for people that enjoy listening to music, light gaming, movies and don't want to spend the extra money for an iPad. -- $299 for base model. 

5. ? 

This gadget is whatever you want it to be. I'm going to be giving away anything electronic you want that is under $100. All you have to do is comment and subscribe. 

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iOS 4.2 Available Today

Apple announced on their website today that iOS 4.2 will be released for all modern iOS devices (iPod 2nd, 3rd, 

Update on Nov 22, 2010 at 1:18 PM by David DiFranco

The update is now going live. Simply plug your iOS in to your computer and wait for the update option appears or hit the "Check for Update" button to update. The update is 624.3MB.