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Why Apple Needs An iPad Pro
Why PCMag Thinks Microsoft Surface Pro Is One Of The Most Exciting PCs Seen In Years
But Microsoft Can't Sell Windows 8 Tablets Even In The Middle Of A Tablet Frenzy
iPhone Users Break Their Screens And Are Lazy
Pedestal Stand With (Toilet Paper) Roll Holder for iPad 2/3/4
Belkin FastFit Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Case For iPad mini
Android Powered A Third Of All Mobile Phones Shipped In Q4 2012 - Canalys
Belkin Enables Next-Generation Education with Stage App for iPad and Ergonomic Stand for Tablet Presentations
All Cars iPhone and iPad App - Complete Car Models Database
Why Apple Needs An iPad Pro
In their Monday Note column this week, Frédric Filloux - Paris based general manager for digital operations at Les Echos Groupe, and former senior Apple executive and founder of Be Inc. Jean Louis Gasseé state the case for an iPad Pro capable of running a real, desktop operating system.
They note that the new 128 GB iPad released this week is becoming popularly known as the "iPad Pro," with Apple all but claiming as much in its press release, which says in part that "Companies regularly utilizing large amounts of data such as 3D CAD files, X-rays, film edits, music tracks, project blueprints, training videos and service manuals all benefit from having a greater choice of storage options for iPad." However, critics are noting that 128 GB is more storage than any sane person could ever want in a pure tablet.
Nevertheless, Filloux and Gasseé think an iPad Pro does represent the future, with the iPad and tablets in general, but in the meantime when they take a closer look at the iPad as a Pro platform, they see that Apple's tablet is is a long way yet from realizing its professional potential, although the critics have it wrong about increased storage, which is a necessary element, but nowhere near sufficient.
Filloux and Gasseé observe that when one attempts to do real work on an iPad, things quickly get complicated, and simply throwing storage at the problem is, clearly, not enough to make the iPad a Pro device.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://goo.gl/xuWbA
Why PCMag Thinks Microsoft Surface Pro Is One Of The Most Exciting PCs Seen In Years
PCMag's Dan Costa says a reviewer's operative conundrum with the Microsoft Surface Pro is whether to compare it to Apple's iPad or a Core i5-equipped Windows 8 ultrabook. The answer, of course, is both, he says, but that makes assigning ratings and handing out awards pretty tricky. However, he notes that although it's neither fish nor fowl, and some of both, after weeks of testing the Surface Pro in the PCMag Labs, their lead PC analyst, Joel Santo Domingo has decided that whatever it is, it is a great product - despite garnering some negative early reviews.
Costa notes that the Surface Pro has a real PC Core i5 processor, is available with 64GB or 128GB of storage and isn't isn't a "pseudo laptop," but is a laptop replacement, and while critics complain it's a strange hybrid that straddles the line between tablets and laptops, that's exactly the point behind it, wifth Microsoft betting that the Surface Pro, or products like it, could replace your tablet, your notebook, and maybe even your home computer, and that while Microsoft still has work to do, this is one of the most exciting PCs he's seen in years.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://goo.gl/wqdWS
But Microsoft Can't Sell Windows 8 Tablets Even In The Middle Of A Tablet Frenzy
The Register's Paul Kunert reports that Microsoft can't tap into the booming tablet market, according to new figures that reveal lacklustre sales of Surface RT and other Windows 8 tablets, citing Canalys figures for Q4 showing a 12 percent growth in the worldwide PC market, fuelled by a 75 percent rise in tablet shipments to 46.2 million units, while notebook sales were flat (58 million), and desktops declined 5 per cent (28 million).
Yet Microsoft has only been able to move 1.6 million Windows-based tablets were bought by customers - including 722,000 Surface RT devices, representing just a 3.4 percent share of the overall tablet market. (Apple still enjoys nearly 50 percent).
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/AdGhP
iPhone Users Break Their Screens And Are Lazy
The inquirer's Dave Neal reports that Mobileinsurance.co.uk says it has noticed a rise in the number of claims on broken screens and wanted to know the state of the market, finding that an astonishing quarter of iPhone users surveyed are using iPhones with broken or cracked screens just because they "hadn't got round" to getting their phone fixed, and that a third probably couldn't be bothered to fix it anyway.
For the full report visit here:
http://goo.gl/DJcaE
Pedestal Stand With (Toilet Paper) Roll Holder for iPad 2/3/4
CTA Digital says the iPad and new tablet technology are revolutionizing how - and where - we view entertainment, and its new Pedestal Stand for iPad provides a convenient way to comfortably enjoy apps, eBooks, videos and web browsing "at home" [in the bathroom].
The bendable gooseneck stand allows you to adjust to any viewing angle, orientation or position you may need and securely holds the iPad. Simply slide and snap the iPad into the padded stand. The elegant chrome pedestal also features an optional toilet paper roll holder and a solid heavyweight base that will stay in place, adding luxury and convenience to your bathroom decor with.
CTA Digital's Pedestal Stand for iPad Features Include:
- Bendable 10 metal gooseneck tube for multi-directional adjustment
- Easily adjust iPad to any orientation, angle or position
- Elegant chrome pedestal adds style to your decor
- Stable heavyweight base with convenient toilet paper roll holder
Specifications:
- Compatible with iPad 2 and iPad (3rd and 4th Generation)
- Up to 32 tall with flexible 10 metal gooseneck stand
- Base Diameter: 7.5
- Weight: 7.25 lbs.
Available at Amazon.com for $44.99
Amazon page:
http://goo.gl/ZoJpq
For more information, visit:
http://www.ctadigital.com/item.asp?item=3017
Belkin FastFit Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Case For iPad mini
Belkin has announced what it claims is the thinnest and lightest Bluetooth wireless keyboard currently available for the iPad mini, the FastFit Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Case. The case combines a superior typing experience, easy portability and convenient power capabilities to enable iPad mini users to make the most out of their tablets.
At just 7 mm thick, the FastFit keyboard cover is thinner than the iPad mini itself. The keyboard also features Belkin's TruType keyboard, which provides well-spaced keys for fast and accurate typing. Each key has a spring mechanism that provides tactile feedback when struck, enabling fast, intuitive, and comfortable typing.
"Though the FastFit provides a laptop-like typing experience, its a far cry from a bulky laptop computer," says Jamie Elgie, senior director of product management at Belkin. "Built with anodized aircraft-grade aluminum, the case is ideal for travel or typing on the go. Secure-hold magnets snap the keyboard onto the iPad mini for easy carrying without the added weight."
The case's low-powered Bluetooth 3.0 connection and 200mAh battery ensure comfortable wireless typing with optimal battery life. The FastFit can last for 155 hours of active use without needing a charge.
In addition, FastFit's auto-wake feature enables iPad mini when the cover is opened, and turns it to sleep when the cover is closed.
The FastFit Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Case for iPad Mini (F5L153tt-C00) has an MSRP of $79.99 and will be available for pre-order on belkin.com soon.
For more information, visit:
http://www.belkin.com/
Android Powered A Third Of All Mobile Phones Shipped In Q4 2012 - Canalys
Canalys has published its final mobile phone shipment estimates across the 50+ countries that it tracks. The total mobile phone market, at 438.1 million units, was flat year-on-year, while the worldwide smartphone market grew 37%. Android smartphones accounted for 34% of all phone shipments and iOS phones 11%. Smartphones now represent almost 50% of all the phones that shipped in Q4 2012.
In the smartphone market, Android handsets accounted for 69% of the 216.5 million shipped. Samsung had a very strong quarter, growing 78%, while the Chinese vendors Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and Yulong all grew by triple-digit percentages. Android's share did, however, dip sequentially from 74% as Apple's share grew from 15% to 22% on the strength of the iPhone 5. BlackBerry and Windows Phone shares remained unchanged sequentially at 4% and 2% respectively.
"BlackBerry, Microsoft and Nokia, as well as other Android vendors, have strategies and devices in place to attack, but the task is daunting to say the least," says Pete Cunningham, Principal Analyst. "When we look at the whole of 2012, Nokia remained the number three smartphone vendor, shipping 35 million units, but Apple in second place shipped 101 million more handsets.. First-placed Samsung shipped 74 million more than Apple - the gaps are colossal. But there is still a big opportunity as smart phone penetration increases around the world. Vendors left in the wake of the top vendors must at the very least improve their portfolios, time-to-market and marketing, as well as communicate their differentiators. Microsoft, BlackBerry and other new OS entrants, such as Mozilla, must make the OS switch as simple as possible and drive and localize their respective app and content ecosystems."
Huawei took third place for the first time in Q4 and ZTE fourth. As well as their home markets, they have been relatively successful in the US, where ZTE was fourth and Huawei fifth, driven by their portfolios of low-cost LTE smart phones. Even so, both vendors took less than 5% share each there.
Sony fell out of the top five this quarter, and Lenovo moved in. It was one of the fastest-growing smartphone vendors, growing 216% year-on-year and shifting 9.5 million units to take fifth place. "China made up 98% of Lenovo's shipments with a handful of emerging markets making up the rest. Its struggle to gain a foothold in markets outside of China means that it may be forced down the acquisition route - as it was with its PC business - hence the speculation about BlackBerry," says Jessica Kwee, Analyst.
In the largest phone market in the world, China, smartphones dominated shipments, making up 73% of the market compared to 40% a year ago. Volumes of smart phones in China grew 113% to 64.7 million units, with Samsung taking the top spot followed by Lenovo and Yulong. Huawei leapfrogged ZTE by over a million units to take fourth place. "China is a massive growth prospect, but Apple is not making the market share impact there that it is in other markets. The lack of a device on the China Mobile network is a big drawback, combined with high price points. Addressing these issues with the combination of a TD-SCDMA device and a cheaper model would open the flood-gates," says Nicole Peng, China Research Director.
For more information, visit:
http://www.canalys.com/
Belkin Enables Next-Generation Education with Stage App for iPad and Ergonomic Stand for Tablet Presentations
Belkin announced at the TCEA 2013 Conference & Exposition the Belkin Stage app for next-generation learning using an iPad.
Belkin Stage app for iPad combines the convenience of a document camera with the power of an interactive whiteboard for cost-effective, connected learning that boosts student success. Belkin also unveiled its Tablet Stage, an ergonomic stand for tablets that makes classroom presentations easy to deliver. Belkin demonstrated the new products at TCEA 2013 Conference and Exposition held in Austin, Texas, February 4-8.
The Belkin Stage app reduces the expense of outfitting a digital classroom. By displacing expensive and cumbersome technology such as document cameras and interactive whiteboards, Belkin Stage engages audiences with real-time video feed without the high cost.
Key features of the Belkin Stage app include:
• Document camera function to capture live video
• Drawing function where users can overlay text on live video
• Label function so users can overlay labels on live video
• Video output function so all video and interactions can be output via a wired or wireless connection
Available in Stage app version 1.1, to be released February 28, 2013:
• Recording function allows users to record (using screen capture) all video and created interactions
• Upload function so users can upload recorded sessions to collaborative sites including YouTube EDU
• For easier in-classroom use, educators can pair the Belkin Stage app with the Tablet Stage an ergonomic stand for tablets that makes classroom presentations easy to deliver.
• Tablet Stage securely holds tablets in place for effortless document projection and convenient use.
Key features of Tablet Stage include:
• Accommodates most tablets, including iPad and iPad Mini
• Case compatible - no need to remove tablet case for use
• Easily removable, keeping tablet mobile
• Adjustable tablet orientation, landscape or portrait
• Adjustable tablet angle, flat to vertical
• Adjustable height - view full size documents or zoom in for detailed macro views
• Dual brightness adjustable LED light
• Integrated stylus holder
• Surface attachment option
For more information visit:
http://goo.gl/cMq1Y
The Belkin Stage app is immediately available at no cost and downloadable through the iTunes web site. Tablet Stage will be available in March 2013, and priced at $199.
The Belkin Stage app and the Tablet Stage are Belkins latest solutions designed to serve the growing needs of school districts and educators, both in and beyond the classroom. For more information, visit:
http://www.belkincampaigns.com/edumobility/
All Cars iPhone and iPad App - Complete Car Models Database
Are you interested in cars? Or are you considering buying a new car? Or you just like to know everything about cars? Do want to know possible choices? The team at All Cars have released a comprehensive car models database for iOS, including brands and all mass-produced models available in the World. Technical data and images for each car model version (and engine type) - including pricing in U.S. dollars and Euro.
"All Cars" features an attractive user-interface so you can navigate through all car brands easily. Just choose car manufacturer (brand) and see all car models in easy-to-navigate grid. Car models grid contains basic info, including brand, model name, version, entry-level price and image of car model. A detailed view of car model includes all motor versions with their technical information, motor volume, engine performance, consumption, acceleration, max speed, emission level and guide price. You can choose between US or EU unit display (technical information and prices) according to your needs.
Whether you use your iPhone or iPad you can still have complete world car catalogue right at your fingertips. "All Cars" has really beautiful interface and is very easy to use. The app will be updated periodically to keep up with car manufacturers presenting new or updated car models. The list of brands included in All Cars include:
AC, Acura, Aixam, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Bufori, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, DR Motor, Dacia, Daihatsu, Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, GMC, Holden, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Koenigsegg, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lobini, Lotus, MG, Marcos, Marussia, Maserati, Mastretta, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Morgan, Nissan, Noble, Opel, Pagani, Perodua, Peugeot, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Rolls Royce, Rover, SEAT, Scion, Skoda Auto, Smart, Spyker, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, TAC Motors, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3/4/5 Gen) and iPad
(*) Requires iOS 5.0 or later
(*) 172 MB
All Cars 1.0 is $1.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Catalogs category.
All Cars 1.0:
http://www.app-cars.com
Purchase and Download:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/all-cars/id590014037
Trackback URL:
http://goo.gl/OWrS4
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