After the huge hit of the iPad release in 2010, the iPad 2 was released for purchase this morning. 14.8 million iPads were sold in the first 9 months on the market, with a predicted 30 million to be sold in 2011. The iPad 2 is promoted to be faster, lighter and have rear facing cameras with the capability for video chatting.
The pricing will range from $499 – $829.
Is it true, or is it rumor? Chatter about the iMac desktop is once again circling around to the touch screen version. The supposed new high tech toy is believed to have a “good vertical and horizontal viewing angle” in addition to using only one-glass design to minimize the thickness and weight. A new patent was filed last month by Apple detailing a iMac Touch with a flexible base and a touch-enabled version of the Mac OS – However, Apple has been filing touchscreen desktop patents since at least 2004.
For MAC lovers, this dream may not be too far away with the release of the iPad recently.. but until then, it may just be a hopeful rumor.
Think you have the very latest and coolest camera and cell phone? Taking a look at gadgets from other countries may leave you with envy!
Chobi Camera: This itty bitty camera is 1.7 by 1.1 by 0.47 inches! Photos, video, and voice recordings can all be done using this tiny camera.
Cell phone for athletes: Deisgned by Puma, this smartphone will monitor steps you have taken, calories you have burned, distance, pace and speed. The 2.8 touch screen complete with GPS even has a solar panel on the back for charging!
iPad Imitator (Moonse E-7001 Android Tablet): A 7-inch Android slate appear very similar to the iPad is being sold currently in China.
To see the full list: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37020682/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/?pg=8#Tech_PCWorld_GearNotInUS
Just as you thought you had all of the gadgets that you needed, Apple comes up with something new! The iPad, which is a large version of the iPhone without phone capabilities, will be hitting the shelves in the US on April 3rd. The iPad was originally unveiled in Jan and expected to be on the market in March, but has been delayed now until April. The iPad is smaller than most laptops, but much larger than a cell phone. The device’s first version will only be able to connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the second will be able to connect to “3G” cell networks. Ranging in price from $499 – $829 depending on data storage size and version.
There are 12 specific new applications for the iPad, as well as it is able to run many of the apps already created for the iPhone. Apple’s Web site will allow you to place orders for the iPad starting March 12th!!