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- Star Walk and Other Space Apps for the iPad
- Create a Personalized iPad 2 Cover with MyEdge
- Totes m ‘Notes – A Great Note-Taking Tool for iPad – App Review
- Get Rid of those iPad Smudges with Nu-Screen HD
- New US Lithium Battery Legislation to Save Apple Millions
- iPad Extreme Sleeve from G-Form: iPad Unharmed by Impact from 8Lbs Bowling Ball
- 3G Connection Issues on Verizon iPad 2?
- Plex’s Major iOS Update Makes It A Complete Media Solution
| Star Walk and Other Space Apps for the iPad Posted: 08 Apr 2011 09:13 PM PDT
Star Walk’s intuitive interface lets you search and view the night sky like never before. Discover more than 9,000 stars, planets, constellations and messiers on the iPad’s large screen. In addition to features found in previous versions of the app, this update offers Augmented Reality for the iPad 2 allowing you to simply point your iPad to a spot in the sky and display that area in real time to explore the wonders of stargazing. This new version also features a calendar of celestial events, true-to-life sky view, extended search mode, and more. If you don’t already have this impressive app for your iPad, now is definitely the time to buy. Star Walk is a wonderfully unique educational app that’s a must for anyone who’s ever looked up into the night sky in awe. According to the press release, the app is on sale from April 8th until April 12th for $0.99; however, the App Store shows different pricing. (I’ll confirm and update my post once I have the information.) Interested in a little more information on our vast universe? The European Southern Observatory offers a selection of three astronomy apps in the App Store, each one containing amazing photographs and detailed information. ESO Top 100 provides users with incredible pictures of distant galaxies, nebulae and more taken by a suite of the world’s most advanced ground-based telescopes located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. View the most compelling images the Hubble space telescope and European Space Agency have to offer with the Hubble Top 100 app. Dramatic views of outer space, together with captions providing additional information, leave users admiring the immense universe in which we live. The Portal to the Universe magazine style app compiles an extensive list of the latest scientific breakthroughs collected from hundreds of sources containing news, blogs, video podcasts, audio podcasts, images, videos and more. All three apps are available for download from the App Store for free. Why not check out all four apps tonight and explore our universe right from your iPad? » Related posts:
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| Create a Personalized iPad 2 Cover with MyEdge Posted: 08 Apr 2011 06:29 PM PDT
This interactive new site allows customers to design personalized jackets for their iPad, iPad 2, eReader or other tablet device. Easy-to-navigate design tools let you import your own photos or select from a vast gallery of artwork by well-known artists from around the world. Artwork options include choices like:
After selecting photos and/or artwork, continue the design process by cropping and adjusting your selection to fit the layout. Add patterns, select color and enter a personalized message. Finally, choose between a black or mocha microfiber leather spine and stitching accents, select “Preview Design” and admire your creation. The possibilities are endless! When you like what you see and you approve and finalize your jacket, your design is printed on sturdy canvas using eco-friendly water-based inks. Before shipping, each jacket is coated with Scotchgard(TM) protection to enhance its durability. MyEdge jackets are printed and assembled in the United States, allowing customers to receive their covers in as little as two weeks. “Unlike a skin or a sticker, MyEdge gives people the opportunity to design a fully customized cover that also meets their need to protect their expensive device,” comments Jim Ward, M-Edge CFO. ”At M-Edge, our goal is to offer high-quality and unique accessories at affordable prices, and we’re proud that MyEdge will give our customers another option to convey their one-of-a-kind style to the world.” With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day coming up soon, now is a great time to create something unique for their favorite device. Covers for the iPad and iPad 2 are $50 or you can design a cover for your Kindle, Nook or other tablet device for $40. » Related posts:
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| Totes m ‘Notes – A Great Note-Taking Tool for iPad – App Review Posted: 08 Apr 2011 02:24 PM PDT
Although the iPad has faced its share of criticisms in the word processing department, Totes m’Notes is not your standard, yellow paper notes app. Taking detailed notes is important no matter what your profession, and with the combination of type and draw Totes m' Notes makes that possible. Using the app is completely intuitive like most good iPad apps, and it takes very little time to get used to the layout of all the controls. On the main screen the “shelf” can house a series of two sided note folders, one for each subject or project. These folders are customizable enough to stay easily organized without having to open each one. After creating a new folder and choosing the skin, stickers (more please!), and labeling, it is time to customize your notes.
After tapping the “customize” tab you discover yourself in a world of choices. Find yourself needing graph paper? No problem. Just want to type? Lined paper it is. Copying down a graph is as easy as selecting the pen or pencil and going to town. Even the fonts are easy to change to your preferences. Additionally, if you need to do some quick calculations, the widget tab is right at your fingertips boasting both a calculator and unit converter within the app itself. The truly unique aspect of Totes m' Notes however, is the ability to share your notes with classmates or colleagues who weren't there to take their own. There are several options for sharing and none of them require a registration process. The email option doesn't close the app, and allows users to send their notes right in the body of the message rather than as an attachment. Facebook is another possibility, where posting notes to your wall is only a tap away.
What I liked: The ability to draw is highly valuable for those situations that you just wish you could write something instead of type it. I used the app in my physics class and the switch from taking notes to writing equations was seamless. Also, rather than having to dig out my calculator, I was the first to answer questions by using the widget tab (extra credit!). What I didn't like: I think the erase feature for stickers and drawings should be a bit more accessible as it was difficult to find. To buy or not to buy: If you are serious about using your iPad in note-taking situations, professionally or academically, absolutely buy Totes m' Notes. $2.99 is a small price to pay for a portable, accessible method of getting many more words per minute, maintaining the ability to sketch, and saving your writing hand for another day.
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| Get Rid of those iPad Smudges with Nu-Screen HD Posted: 08 Apr 2011 01:56 PM PDT
The dirty screen may not be as noticeable when using your device in areas with soft indoor lighting, but as soon as you walk into bright light that beautiful smudged covered screen becomes very obvious. However, there is a new option for you in the market, the Nu-Screen HD polish. The Nu-Screen HD is a display screen polish available in a small tube, that is specially formulated for mobile electronic devices. When applied, the Nu-Screen HD creates a non-greasy coating that makes it easier to clean smudges. It also leaves a slippery surface that will minimize those unwanted finger prints left from your body oils. Earlier today, I showed the product to one of my friends. One question that popped real quick – “Is this a non-toxic product?”. According to Nu-Screen, the product does not contain any petroleum ingredients and has been tested and approved to be a non-toxic product. You can use the Nu-Screen HD with your iPad, iPhone, as well as BlackBerrys, and Android-powered devices. You can order the Nu-Screen HD for $19.95 directly from the company’s website. » Related posts:
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| New US Lithium Battery Legislation to Save Apple Millions Posted: 08 Apr 2011 12:58 PM PDT
The House legislation is in contrast to changes President Obama’s administration had been pushing that would classify lithium batteries as hazardous material. The administration’s proposed changes would have required electronics companies to improve the way lithium batteries are packaged, transported and handled. Those same changes would have also cost companies over $1 billion. With lithium batteries prevalent in Apple’s iPad, iPhone and laptop computers, the changes would result in millions of dollars in additional shipping and handling fees for the Cupertino company. The Transportation Department has been pushing for tighter regulation around lithium batteries as they can short circuit, overheat and catch fire while being transported. The risk of fires is very real and can be deadly. Just last year a UPS 747 carrying lithium batteries crashed near Dubai after the batteries caught fire while the plane was in midair. The resulting fire caused thick smoke to fill the cockpit, obscuring the pilots sight and ultimately causing the pilots to overshoot the runway and crash, killing both pilots on board. Lithium-ion batteries burn extremely hot at over 1,100°F. This temperature is near the melting point of aluminum (1,200°F), the main material used in the construction of modern aircraft. Lithium-metal batteries burn even hotter, reaching temperatures of over 4,000°F, capable of melting through an aircraft and causing catastrophic damage. The House legislation will now be reconciled in a House-Senate conference committee to draft a final Bill for the President’s signature later this year. » Related posts:
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| iPad Extreme Sleeve from G-Form: iPad Unharmed by Impact from 8Lbs Bowling Ball Posted: 08 Apr 2011 09:35 AM PDT
The G-Form iPad Extreme Sleeve is a new kind of case designed for iPad 1/2 users on the go. The flexible, lightweight and water-resistant Extreme Sleeve is designed to protect your iPad from extreme impacts, and the case can easily be placed into another bag such as a backpack or suitcase. Based on G-Form’s video, the Extreme Sleeve seems to be one of the toughest case we’ve seen so far. The case is made with molded PORON XRD, the same material G-Form uses to build elbow, shin and knee pads for skateboarders, as well as extreme skiers and bikers. According to G-Form, the iPad Extreme Sleeve offers consistent, repeated impact absorption throughout the life of the product.
The case comes in both yellow and black. It is easily cleanable, durable, abrasion-resistant and covered by a limited lifetime guarantee. G-Form is already taking pre-orders, and the Extreme Sleeve will set you back $60. » Related posts:
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| 3G Connection Issues on Verizon iPad 2? Posted: 08 Apr 2011 08:51 AM PDT
The issue seems to be triggered by users who turn off the 3G connection of their iPad 2 via the Settings app, while on a plane, for instance. Once the 3G connection of the tablet is enabled again, the iPad 2 seems to be unable to detect Verizon’s network, and can take up to 5 minutes to finally reconnect to 3G. In some extreme cases, the iPad 2 will not reconnect at all, and will display the dreaded “Searching…” message on the top corner of the screen instead. In this case, the only way to get the iPad 2 to reconnect is to reboot the device by holding both Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously for more than 10 seconds – a painful process to get the device back online. Some comments from disgruntled users on Apple’s forum:
At this stage, it’s unclear whether all Verizon-compatible iPad 2s are affected by the problem, or only a subset. Some potentially good news though: iOS 4.3.2 should be released soon, and will address “bugs that have affected users.” With some luck, the 3G connectivity bug will be squashed by this new release. » Related posts:
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| Plex’s Major iOS Update Makes It A Complete Media Solution Posted: 08 Apr 2011 08:02 AM PDT
Popular Mac and PC Media Center application, Plex, has released a major update to its iOS application that makes the cross-platform media center a great download for your iOS devices. Make sure you check out Plex because the application is a great way to stream your media files, search your devices and online media storage, find movie collections, and enjoy it all on your iPad, iPhone or iPod devices. In case you’re not familiar with Plex, it's a media center application that allows you to use your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to browse and play your media (video, photos and music) using the Plex Media Server installed on your Mac or PC. You can also view online media from a variety of sources, and if you have iTunes, iPhoto, or Aperture installed you can also stream the content to your mobile devices. In addition, the Plex app can also work as a full-featured remote for the Plex Media Center application and support a variety of codecs.
The desktop application allows you to play your media files locally on your computer without using a mobile client. You can customize your themes, connect to online streaming services from Vimeo, Youtube, BBC, CNN, Hulu, Apple and many more. The new iOS Plex update brings major feature additions that will make your media experience quite good.
There is no doubt that Plex is a powerful media center and mobile application for your iOS devices. The application will allow you to experience your media in a wonderful way. The Plex iOS application is available to download for $4.99.
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Explore the universe tonight using your iPad or iPad 2! Just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first man in space, Vito Technology announced an update to its award-winning iPad app, 
Hello iPad enthusiasts, this is Colin signing on to the PadGadget page!
Trying to figure out a way to get rid of those iPad smudges? Everyone with a tablet and fancy smartphone has had to deal with finger prints and plenty of smudges.
A growing discussion over at Apple’s support forum seems to indicate that several iPad 2 owners are experiencing issues with the Verizon version of the tablet. 3G connectivity problems seem to happen randomly, but in one specific case easy to reproduce, the tablet simply refuses to connect to Verizon’s network.
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