Zaggmate Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad

Zaggmate has come up with a keyboard case combination that actually does a pretty good job. With a number of dedicated iPad function keys, cursor control keys, numeric keys, volume control and iPod controls, this is as close as it comes to being able to replicate a notebook's functionality with an iPad. It doubles as a protective cover for the iPad's glass screen, and only adds a little less than 1/8 inch to the thickness of the basic iPad.




With its rechargeable 510 mAh battery, and micro USB charging cable, the product is sure to be a road worthy addition for me. Construction quality seems to be top notch. The outer case is Aircraft Aluminum, with everything else being plastic and rubber. The cover fits snuggly enough that there will be no worries about the iPad coming uncovered.


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iOS 4.2.1 Is Here!

The iPad is becoming the device it was meant to be with this latest software update from Apple. Multitasking, AirPrint and the ability to manage applications in Folders, all combine to make iPad a much more productive system. When you add AirPlay to the mix, which enables audio streaming from iPad to Airport devices, and audio+video streaming to the new Apple TV, things really start to get fun.









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Location:Orange County California

Farmville gets a welcome update

I am in off the road, and happy to report that Farmville for the iPad is now Farmville HD. No more 2X display of a low res iPhone app. It even supports screen rotation. It is so much easier to navigate the screen. It is still somewhat frustrating that certain things can only be done on a full size computer running Flash.





The new Orchard sits empty and unusable on iPad. Many gifts are not useable, although now it appears that they do not even show up. I have not tried Farm All yet, but tractors , seeders and harvesters do work.

Fertilize All, FarmHands and Arborists still require a non iPad visit to your Farm. Give it a try though, as it is still a welcome improvement.

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Location:California

Professional looking iPad Case

I finally found a leather folio case, that has an integrated stand that does not make it look like a repurposed picture frame. Room for business cards, receipts, and my boarding pass. Having used a Convertible Book Jacket case for several months now, I also am enjoying the lack of bulk, with no slipping iPad problem either.




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Location:Portland Oregon

Welcome To Starbuck's Digital Network

Free WiFi! Declared in bakeries, hotels, motels, airports, car washes........what they should usually say is Free Dog Slow WiFi. I can't tell you how many times I have just turned WiFi off, or forget the network, in order to force a 3G connection, which with AT&T isn't that great. Imagine my surprise when getting a decent connection while at Starbuck's in Portland. Granted, they may not all have decent throughput, but it was unexpected nonetheless.




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Location:Portland Oregon

Cases, Cases, who has a case?

I have tried them all. The Apple case, the incase convertible book jacket, and nothing at all. I have found that I use the iPad so much now that the case just somehow gets in the way. While on a trip to the Carolinas this week, I popped into the local mall and picked up one of the grip cases that just covers the back of the iPad with a somewhat sticky/tacky cover. While I was at it, I also had a non glare screen protector installed.

An interesting side note is the fact that the Apple Store did not stock a grip case, so I wound up buying it from one of the kiosks in the middle of the mall. We will see how long it lasts, but I am liking it so far.


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There Is No Time To Waste!

Or is there? Just when you thought you were running out of things to kill time with on the iPad, along comes FarmVille. Swap gifts, plant crops, buy stuff, sell stuff, it's all good. It's actually an iPhone App, but doesn't look so bad at 2X. I did not know what all of the excitement was about, but have really gotten sucked in to the FarmVille Therapy.




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