Apple iPad 2 Features…Built-in Obsolescence?

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Apple iPad 2 will feature a myriad of improvements over the original, but it won’t have the one feature Apple fans have been dreaming about — a “Retina Display” screen. The iPad 2 is allegedly in production. Here are the details: The new iPad will be thinner and … Continue reading “Apple iPad 2 Features…Built-in Obsolescence?”

Rumored Chip Specs Have Me Totally Psyched for iPad 2

AppleInsider’s repot on the rumored iPad 2 chip specs have me drooling for Apple’s next “magical” tablet computer. While a CPU and GPU bump are expected from generation to generation, the iPad 2 appears to be getting a pretty massive kick in both departments. Here are some details: Apple’s next custom System on a Chip … Continue reading “Rumored Chip Specs Have Me Totally Psyched for iPad 2”

My iPad 2 Dream Might Come True!

It looks like my wish for an iPad 2 with Retina Display technology and dual cameras will come true. Well, that or the peeps are Reuters are being annoying teases. The company hit up four of its sources and discovered: One of those said the revamped model would feature cameras on the front and rear, … Continue reading “My iPad 2 Dream Might Come True!”

Apple iPad 2 Shipping in February 2011?

According to DigiTimes, Chinese manufacturer Foxconn will be shipping the Apple iPad 2 as soon as February 2011. The original iPad was released on April 3, 2010. Apple has been very good at sticking to one-year product cycles with its iPhone and iPod Touch products, so it’s surprising that the iPad would be refreshed so … Continue reading “Apple iPad 2 Shipping in February 2011?”

32% of iPad Owners Haven’t Downloaded an App?!?

According to a recent study by Nielsen Wire, 32 percent of Apple iPad owners have not downloaded an app. Compare that to 63 percent having downloaded a paid app and five percent having downloaded free apps only. That deserves a Brian Fellow, “That’s crazy!!!” There’s no doubt that the iPad is an amazing device that … Continue reading “32% of iPad Owners Haven’t Downloaded an App?!?”

Verizon to Offer Apple iPad Starting October 28, 2010

Starting October 28, 2010 you’ll be able to buy an Apple iOS product through Verizon: the Apple iPad. Verizon will be selling the iPad as a standalone product or bundled with its MiFi 2200 mobile hotspot. Here’s more info from the press release: Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model … Continue reading “Verizon to Offer Apple iPad Starting October 28, 2010”

New iPad Coming in Q1 2011?

There’s a chance that Apple will be refreshing its iPad line of tablet computers as early as Q1 2011. According to DigiTimes, component manufacturers are already working on parts to hit that time frame: Component suppliers including touch panel and reinforced glass suppliers for Apple’s iPad are completing validation with Apple for the second-generation 9.7-inch … Continue reading “New iPad Coming in Q1 2011?”

Apple iPad Costs as Little as $229 to Build According to iSuppli

Market research firm iSuppli published a chart that revealed that the Apple iPad costs between $229.35 to $346.15 to make. The initial price of the device ranges from $499 to $829. Take a peak at this nifty chart. If iSuppli’s numbers are accurate then Apple will be making a pretty penny off each iPad sold … Continue reading “Apple iPad Costs as Little as $229 to Build According to iSuppli”

Coffee Talk #676: Your Black Friday 2020 Wishlist

It’s that time of the year again, RPadholics — Black Friday! This year’s shopping extravaganza will be quite different from years past, since the BOSH COVID-19 pandemic will limit most brick-and-mortar retail activity. Still, online retailers have already flooded Black Friday 2020 with fantastic deals, with more to come. The question for you is this: … Continue reading “Coffee Talk #676: Your Black Friday 2020 Wishlist”

WWE Network: 24/7 Streaming and Live Programming

At CES 2014, WWE announced details on the WWE Network, a streaming-video service that offers live and on-demand videos. WWE Network will feature live programming — including all 12 WWE pay-per-view events — and on-demand viewing of classic wrestling. Additionally, it will have a number of original shows that will be exclusive to the service. … Continue reading “WWE Network: 24/7 Streaming and Live Programming”