iPad

Surface vs. iPad: 7 Things Microsoft’s Tablets Have That Apple’s Don’t – Huffington Post

Microsoft trotted out its new line of Surface tablets earlier this week at a press conference in California. Two versions will be available: one equipped with an ARM processor and running Windows RT, the other equipped with an Intel processor … Continue reading

IPad Boom Strains Lithium Supplies, Lifts Prices – Businessweek

Investors from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to BlackRock Inc. are trying to make money from the exploding popularity of iPads and increasing sales of hybrid cars by investing in producers of lithium for batteries. Prices for the conductive metal, the … Continue reading

Is Microsoft Surface Apple iPad killer? – Times of India

The “Touch Cover” – a protective cover-cum-keyboard – could be a key differentiator for Microsoft as it tries to dent Apple’s iPad franchise, analysts said. SAN FRANCISCO: When Microsoft took the wraps off its Surface tablets on Monday in Los … Continue reading

Microsoft’s Surface Tablet, from an iPad Perspective – PC World

Microsoft on Monday unveiled its new Surface, a tablet computer it says is “coming soon,” and one clearly aimed at competing directly with the iPad. The Surface is a touchscreen tablet with a 10.6-inch high definition screen. It will run … Continue reading

Griffin StudioConnect for iPad – PC Magazine

No XLR input, mic preamp, or phantom power for recording vocals. MIDI ports require a controller with an AC adapter. If you’re an iPad musician, the Griffin StudioConnect ($149.99 direct) could be your salvation. The StudioConnect lets you …

Apple copied Microsoft with iPad, not the other way around – Computerworld

I’m guilty. When I read the reports of Microsoft’s Surface tablet this week, I did a big internal eye roll and thought, “Microsoft copies Apple again.” Then today, I saw a very funny post and it reminded me that Microsoft … Continue reading

‘Reading Rainbow’ is back as an iPad app  – New York Daily News

“Reading Rainbow” may have gone off the air, but now it’s poised to spread the joy of reading to a whole new generation — as an iPad app. After the beloved kid’s show ended its 26-year run on PBS in … Continue reading

Alesis iO Dock for iPad – PC Magazine

Expensive. Only works with Apple iPads (the iPad 2 and New iPad don’t fit properly). Proprietary AC adapter. The Alesis iO Dock, when coupled with properly chosen multi-track apps, is a solid alternative to space-hungry professional digital …

IPad Boom Strains Lithium Supplies After Prices Triple – Motley Fool

Investors from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to BlackRock Inc. are trying to make money from the exploding popularity of iPads and increasing sales of hybrid cars by investing in producers of lithium for batteries. “There are some companies now that … Continue reading

Reading Rainbow is Back: Can it Do for the iPad What it Did for TV? – ABC News

Reading Rainbow began its 26-year run on PBS as a way to combat summer mind decay. Now it’s taking the same goal to a different medium. “What were [kids] doing in the 80s? Sitting in front of the television,” explains … Continue reading