We’re getting closer and closer to actually getting our hands on the new iPad — and it’s looking better and better despite the dooms-sayers… this week: Lawsuit stokes Apple, HTC fans * 10 Issues Apple Needs to Address * iPad awkward to use * Microsoft’s ‘Courier’ * Convertibles to Share Spotlight * cheaper e-readers * Netflix * AP to Sell News On iPad * wood iPad cases … and several others
Lawsuit stokes Apple, HTC fans’ passion
As Apple and HTC prepare to duke it out inside a courtroom, fans of both companies’ smartphones are taking sides on the Web.
The news of Apple’s suing over 20 patents the iPhone maker claims are being infringed on by HTC was a trending topic on Twitter early Tuesday, as thousands of new tweets every minute came in. But fan forums were abuzz over the lawsuit as well. 
continue reading :: Erica Ogg – news.cnet.com
10 Issues Apple Needs to Address
News Analysis: The iPad is now less than a month away from hitting store shelves, but there are still significant issues with it that Apple hasn’t addressed.
Here are some of the issues Apple needs to think about before the iPad hits store shelves in April. continue reading :: Don Reisinger – eweek.com
Awkward to use in any position?
Seems like the iPad might be awkward to hold no matter how you position it. It’ll be too heavy to hold in one hand, you can’t operate it if you hold it in two hands, and it will be impractical to use for long periods in your lap.
… and other questions : Why is everyone in the iPad commercial sitting down? * Why isn’t the iBooks app shipping with the iPad? * Will using iPhone apps be weird on the iPad? * What’s on Homer Simpson’s iPhone? continue reading :: Mitch Wagner – Tool Talk
Microsoft’s ‘Courier’ Emerge
Engadget got the latest scoop on the Microsoft Courier, this time with more concrete details about the device, including the interface and the OS it will run on. Apparently the Courier will function more as a ‘digital journal’ as well as being an e-book reader and a multimedia device, with the main purpose of this device being extremely portable.
Engadget article … Cool pictures, YouTube video continue reading :: JasonB – toptechreviews.net
Convertibles to Share Spotlight on Tablets
PC makers are betting the attention on an upcoming generation of consumer tablets could help generate interest in their less attractive cousins — convertible notebooks that are also referred to as tablets.
HP has announced a new touch-enabled notebook that can twist into a slate-like tablet and open up to offer a traditional full keyboard laptop. Separately, Panasonic has launched a rugged convertible notebook called Toughbook C1, while Lenovo introduced its X201 convertible notebook earlier this month. (picture) continue reading :: Priya Ganapati –
Could cheaper e-readers come next?
Some predict Apple’s iPad will eat up the entire e-reader market, but it may not be too late for Amazon or Sony. These e-reader makers could get a competitive edge by offering a much cheaper device and a new technological development could make this happen.
With e-reader sales expected to double this year, the incorporation of a new chip in both Amazon and Sony’s e-reader technology could drive prices down and give Apple’s $699 iPad some stiff competition. continue reading :: Maria Conde –
iPad spurs rivals to improve products
Apple’s upcoming launch of the iPad is already having one nice side effect for technology users: Rivals like HP and Amazon are likely to push product improvements along at a faster pace.
* Amazon is looking to hire a software developer to build an “innovative Embedded Web Browser” * HP talks up its Slate and promises the complete Internet and is using Adobe Flash support * Even Microsoft’s Courier is making a guest appearance. continue reading :: Larry Dignan – blogs.zdnet.com
Arm Sees Over 50 New IPad-like Devices out This Year
The launch of Apple’s iPad will pave the way for a slew of rival products this year, an Arm executive said Wednesday, predicting over 50 tablet PC devices will be launched globally.
The coming swarm of tablets has even prompted Arm, Intel’s main rival in the mobile microprocessor business, to rent more space at the Computex electronics trade show in Taipei this year continue reading :: Dan Nystedt, IDG
Will Netflix Take a Bite Out of Apple?
Netflix may finally be ready to warm up to smartphone owners as streamers of online video. Hacking Netflix has spotted a customer survey Netflix is using to gauge subscriber interest in a streaming app for Apple iPhone users. Because it would only work through Wi-Fi — sorry, 3G nomads — one would assume that it would also be available on Apple’s iPod touch.
The survey is a surprise, because Netflix has neglected the growing millions of iPhone owners in the past. Netflix doesn’t even have an official queue manager app, leaving that to third-party developers. continue reading :: Rick Aristotle Munarriz — www.fool.com
AP to Sell News On iPad With Subscription Service
The Associated Press is interested in selling news on the Apple iPad through a subscription service as the device heads for sale. The AP is interested in charging for its content through a subscription fee over advertising that a lot of Web news content relies on, reports The Financial Times.
continue reading :: Don’t bother reading the rest at www.cooltechzone.com, that’s all there was!
Cases for the iPad coming out of the woodwork, literally
The iPad has finally been given a green light from Apple on a Pre-Order and launch date. However, before the dates were even announced by Apple, the makers of sleeves and cases for the still unreleased iPad were coming out of the wood work.
… a picture frame. This would look very nice on a coffee table or maybe on a shelf where you place other photos. continue reading :: Gerard Lagana – macgasm.net
Meet iPad
Meet Apple’s magical and revolutionary new iPad — the best way to experience the web, email, photos, books, video, and more. Go to apple.com/ipad to learn more.
It’s official, Apple have released their first iPad commercial that’s been designed to showcase just what the iPad is capable of in terms of multimedia capabilities, web browsing, personal information management and communications all wrapped up in a style that’s all too familiar (yes, Apple are sticking with their iPhone style of advertising, just in case you ever expected anything ‘fresh’ in terms of production). continue reading :: YouTube video of TV commercial
We’re seriously looking forward to getting our hands on an iPad to see if it’s everything it should be. If it comes close, it will be awesome. But I won’t be buying yet … I’m totally curious about the new Microsoft product, which looks like it might top the iPad even if it is running Windows. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
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