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iPad 2 Hits David Letterman’s Top Ten List

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 09:31 PM PDT


The iPad 2 has the tech community buzzing these days with long lines, impressive sales numbers and out-of-stock stores, not to mention all the geeks working feverishly on tear downs and jailbreaks.  It seems Apple has once again created quite a stir with its latest mobile device.  But, has the iPad 2 really hit the big time?  Well, being a topic of late night television certainly doesn’t hurt and last night David Letterman featured the iPad 2 as the topic of his Top Ten list.

In case you missed it last night, you can check out the “Top Ten Reasons to Buy the iPad 2″ right here. Our favorite, #4 “No number 4, writer is still on line for an iPad 2 .”

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SELF Magazine Now Available for iPad

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 07:59 PM PDT


The iPad promised a completely different magazine reading experience when it was released last year and slowly but surely, more and more publishers are launching their titles in the App Store.

Conde Nast has enjoyed considerable success with popular digital titles like GQ, Wired and Sports Illustrated and they announced the launch of yet another iPad app today, SELF Magazine.  This new app includes exclusive videos, interviews, fitness and weight loss plans, recipes and much more.

"The new app enhances the depth and breadth of SELF's core content offerings with innovative and exciting interactive features," says SELF Editor-in-Chief Lucy Danziger. "Each monthly digital edition going forward will enable women to engage more deeply in their favorite SELF content with unique, sophisticated and joyful tools to inspire her to tap into her best self."

SELF's first digital edition is packed with information to help digital readers achieve any number of personal goals.  Whether viewing slide shows, watching videos or reading articles, users have access to a host of tips from experts on fitness, nutrition, health, beauty, fashion and overall happiness.  Start your own personal fitness program, enjoy cooking healthy recipes, access workout playlists, take advantage of the live newsfeed that allows SELF editors to update readers on the most recent and important health news and more.

Monthly magazine features include:

  • SELF's Personal Trainer: Original easy-to-follow workouts with stop-motion animation that helps users learn precisely how to perform each exercise move.
  • "Be SELFy Now" live-feed news ticker tape refreshed daily, with news updates on late-breaking healthy-living advice and events happening that day across the country.
  • Exclusive recipes, including a tap function to gray out completed steps so you know where you left off when preparing the meal, making healthful eating even easier.
  • Live in-app Twitter feeds for celebrity features and fitness–healthy eating programs such as the SELF Drop 10 Challenge and Reach Your Goal. First up: Kim Kardashian's healthy-body secrets.
  • Exclusive iPad-only content that offers artist info and links for click-to-buy from the iTunes store for songs that are featured throughout the issue.

April digital edition iPad exclusives include:

  • Kim Kardashian boxing video: April's cover star in a video clip featured in limited release as a one-week iPad exclusive
  • Live in-app Twitter feed from April cover star Kim Kardashian.
  • "Build a Perfect Day" slot-machine style feature to mix and match healthy meals each day from the SELF Drop 10 Challenge meal plan.
  • "Happy Plate" drag-and-drop gamelike experience, offering a variety of snack options, that lets you know when you have reached your calorie goals for the week.
  • SELF Drop 10 Challenge Pledge Page, with tools for participants to interact with other dieters and users via Twitter feeds.
  • Behind-the-scenes fashion video with music from The Submarines.
  • Voice-guided meditation audio sample from the Simply Being app included in a major feature about how technology can improve your health and well-being.
  • How to wear red lipstick beauty video tutorial with SELF beauty editor tips.

A preview version of the SELF app is available for free from the App Store and the complete digital edition is available for $3.99 through In App Purchase.

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Online iPad 2 Orders Arriving Now, Apple Adjusting Inventory

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 03:18 PM PDT


A few days ago, we mentioned that some of the early online iPad 2 orders would be arriving this week. Today, MacRumors has confirmed that some online orders have indeed started to arrive as expected.

It seems that several costumers have confirmed they have received their iPad 2 shipments, while others have received confirmation via FedEx.

Keep in mind that most of these orders were most likely placed in the early hours of March 11. Basically, as soon as Apple opened their online orders last week. Any new online orders via the Apple Store will now ship within 4 to 5 weeks.

Many folks have complained about Apple’s inventory management situation. Apple even opened some select stores one hour earlier this week, but their inventory was once again way short of demand, which frustrated many customers across the nation.

Given the current iPad 2 inventory situation, Apple has apparently decided to make some changes to their inventory management process. AppleInsider has reported that Apple is holding new iPad 2 inventory for a “next-day sale” strategy. The company is hoping to help their store employees manage inventory expectations a bit better.

Apple’s iPad strategy has been to place the product on shelves quickly, but with the iPad 2 strong demand this has cause inventory inaccuracies, which has certainly led to new customers returning home empty handed after standing in line for hours.

Will this allow you to plan better when to hit your nearest Apple Store? We will have to wait and see. Apple is trying to remedy the inventory issues by keeping a reasonable amount of iPad 2 units in stores. Perhaps, this could allow you to plan your next trip to the store, and even allow Apple to open some stores earlier than usual, and at last give consumers a chance to buy the new tablet.

[Via MacRumors, AppleInsider]

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More iPad 2 Accessories – Marware and Speck Cases

Posted: 16 Mar 2011 11:41 AM PDT


The iPad 2 eco-system is slowly building up. Several accessory makers like Piel Frama, Propup, and Belkin have already announced their new accessories available during the spring.

The latest ones to join the club are Marware and Speck, which have unveiled new cases, covers and shells for Apple’s new tablet.

Speck has become an iOS accessory maker market leader with its wide variety of great cases available for a range of mobile devices, from iPad to MacBook and other products. The company has now unveiled new cases for the iPad 2, and has also redesigned some of its existing iPad cases for the new tablet as well.

Speck has unveiled the PixelSkin HD Wrap for iPad 2. The new case will start shipping in mid-April for $49.95, and will be available in three colors – black, pink or cobalt. This new case resembles the brand new Smart Cover from Apple. It provides a protective and slim-fitting with a stylish glossy-matte finish, and a cover that folds into viewing and typing stand. The PixelSkin HD offers a skin for the back of the iPad 2, which is something Apple’s Smart Covers do not include.

Another Speck case for the iPad 2 is the iGuy. The iGuy is a colorful iPad cover available in three colors – green, blue and yellow. It’s a free-standing kid-friendly case for the first generation iPad and iPad 2. The iGuy will be available in mid-April for $39.95.

Speck has also redesigned the hard-shell CandyShell Wrap for iPad 2. The iPad 2 version will be available in mid-April for $59.95. Last month, we reviewed the CandyShell case for the first generation iPad (click here). Over the next couple of months Speck will also release additional iPad 2 cases. Stay tuned, we plan to cover those at PadGadget.

Finally, another vendor that has announced an iPad 2 case is Marware, which has introduced the Microshell iPad Case for $39.99. This is a polycarbonate shell designed to suit up and protect the back of the iPad against scratches and impact. It is made out of a rubberized finish that snaps onto the iPad 2. It has been designed so that you can use this protective case in conjunction with Apple’s Smart Covers, another sleeve, bag or carrying pouch.

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