LIKE NEW with Accessories | This is for a Black, Like New, barely used Sprint iPhone 4s, 1 month old. I had to change carriers because I moved and sprint doesnt work where I am. | |||||
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Mail Attachment Support | Viewable Document Types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel) | |||||
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Languages | Language SupportEnglish (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, VietnameseKeyboard SupportEnglish (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, VietnameseDictionary Support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, VietnameseSiri LanguagesEnglish (U.S., UK, and Australian), French, German | |||||
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Apple Product Review
Monday, April 16, 2012
iPhone 4S for Sprint - Used For Sale. Condition Like NEW!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
APPLE IPHONE 4 16GB 4G AT&T 5.1 MP BLACK 4.2.1
So here it is the NEW iPhone 4:
Pictures:
Product Specs:
Product Review:
When Steve Jobs revealed the iPhone 4 to the world–we had already seen its industrial design thanks to a certain tech blog buying a stolen prototype. From that day onwards, the world again went iPhone-crazy.
In Canada, we’ve always had our iPhone-lust at an all-time high. There are many out there including myself that bought the first iPhone from the USA and brought it back home to jailbreak/activate. Those were the good ol’ days.
Canada’s iPhone 4 launch was unfortunately delayed to the second batch of countries, which Apple announced for the iPhone to arrive on July 30th. We waited in line for the iPhone 4 and it definitely paid off (except for people waiting for Rogers activations!). People are still waiting in line today for the phone a month later!
Review: Using the iPhone 4 for a Month
It’s been a month since I got my hands on the iPhone 4. After using the phone for a month, I’m going to compare it to my old 3GS (which my wife was happy to take off my hands!). I’ll explain my experiences with the phone and in particular the new features and form factor. I am not going to waste your time reviewing the features and write 5000 words for the sake of writing 5000 words. Here we go!
Unboxing the iPhone 4
When I got my iPhone 4, I had the Apple Store activate it for me so I could start playing with it right away. When the employee made that first cut into the plastic wrap, I told them I wanted to unwrap the phone. They happily obliged of course and I unboxed the phone right inside the store.
My first impression of the phone was how much heavier it felt. Although it’s only two grams heavier than the iPhone 3GS (137g vs 135g), the iPhone 4 feels much “meatier” in your hands. The stainless steel band gives the phone a much more industrial feel and look. The iPhone 4 is also thinner than the 3GS (9.3mm vs 12.3mm).
People who hold the iPhone 4 for the first time always comment that it feels “thicker”–this is only because the 3GS body was tapered and rounded on the edges. I still hold up the iPhone 4 and marvel at how thin the body is. It almost reminds me of the “candybar” cellphone days, albeit larger and thinner.
Now this is what I believe is the best feature of the iPhone 4–the amazing display. Coming from the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 screen trumps anything I’ve ever seen. The clarity of text is so outstanding that it’s hard to go back to anything else. Because of this, I find myself surfing the web and checking email more on my iPhone 4 now instead of my iPad. Images, video, and text is crystal clear. People always comment “wow, the screen is so clear!” when they check out my iPhone 4. It really is almost like ‘looking at paper’ on your phone.
5MP HD Camera: Lowlight Images Captured with Ease
When the original iPhone launched people were excited because they would no longer have to carry their iPods with them–it was now built into their phone. With the new 5MP high definition camera on the iPhone 4, people no longer have to carry their point and shoot and HD cameras–the iPhone 4 can be an excellent replacement.
720p high definition videos look amazing–the only problem is trying to hold the iPhone body still during filming. Double tapping the screen in video mode will allow you to shoot in widescreen format. What I loved about filming videos was using the iMovie iPhone app to film movies on the fly. Never before could you put together a mini masterpiece with such ease. iMovie is limited in its features, but there’s enough in there to document your weekend getaway or birthday party.
The LED flash is a nice touch (it took a long time for this one to arrive) and it’s useful when you’re in extreme low light situations that warrant flash. It does the job well and does not overexpose shots. Also, when coupled with a flashlight app, it’s extremely bright at night.
The 5MP camera is also excellent. The new backside illumination sensor has allowed me to capture lowlight images with such ease–not even my point and shoot can keep up! The clarity of images taken with this tiny lens is remarkable. The images below speak for themselves:
The A4 Chip Hard at Work
The iPhone 4 houses the same in-house designed chip as the iPad. You notice this immediately as switching between applications, and loading of webpages is lightning fast. I did notice that power hungry apps such as iMovie did result in lag at times though. Either way, playing graphic intensive games such as Let’s Golf 2 is a joy as gameplay is buttery smooth.
The iPhone 4 Battery Will Finally Last You a Full Day…Sort Of
One of the biggest weaknesses of the iPhone 3G/3GS was the absolutely abysmal battery life (3G kills your battery). I was barely able to last a full day with moderate usage and always had to carry around some battery packs (such as the Richard Solo 1800). The improved battery life of the iPhone 4 is noticeable immediately. Once I take my iPhone off the charger in the morning, standby barely dents the battery at all. I will most likely see 100% or 99% after an hour or so of standby.
The best part is with moderate web surfing, tweeting, listening to music, snapping pictures, etc.–the iPhone 4 will last you a full day and more. Apple’s decision to move the antennas to the exterior of the phone to make room for a bigger battery was a good one (well, minus the antenna issues experience by some!). This new battery leaves you feeling confident that your phone will last you an entire work day and more.
FaceTime: It’s a Neat Feature But the “Wow” Factor Dies Quickly
To start a video chat on your iPhone 4 with FaceTime is dead easy. One tap is all it takes to call people–and it’s a free voice call if you initiate it via your contacts. When I first tested this feature I was absolutely amazed at how simple it was. However, now that I’m a month in the novelty of this feature has worn off a bit. It’s only useful if you know enough people with iPhone 4s and you’re in an environment that warrants a video call. How often do you use FaceTime? What about FaceTime over 3G?
Other Miscellaneous iPhone Thoughts:
If the iPhone 4 has been your first iPhone, congratulations for waiting this long, as this fourth generation is definitely the smartphone to beat. Given that people are still waiting in line to get this device (due to massive demand and supply shortages) a month after the launch, that should indicate just how many people want this phone.
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Product Specs:
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At just 9.3mm, the iPhone 4 is thin as a rake but the front and back are 30 times stronger than the usual plastic. Reason - aluminosilicate glass, the stuff that windshields of military choppers are made of. The periphery of this Apple smartphone is customized alloy, 5 times stronger than steel. Your accidental dropping will not hurt the world’s thinnest smartphone yet. The Retina Display packs in 4 times the amount of pixels (326 per inch) of iPhone 3, and makes the text and images slicing sharp. Add a 960 x 640 pixel screen and watching HD movies on this Apple smartphone becomes a gasp. When you become a shutterbug behind the iPhone 4 camera, you shoot 5 megapixel images and high-definition videos at 720p resolution, with the LED flash and autofocus making things easier. With Wi-Fi, the FaceTime feature of this 5-megapixel phone gets you into true worldwide video chat and ‘staying in touch’ becomes real personal. And all it takes to choose between the front and rear camera on the iPhone 4 is a tap. The 3-axis gyro, when coupled with accelerometer, results in 6-axis motion sensing, and that is as good as it can ever get for gaming on a cell phone. With 7 hours of talk time (3G)/10 hours of video/40 hours of audio, this 5-megapixel phone packs in enough power to let you do fast multitasking and then some more – there are over a 100 new features thrown in. | ||||||
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Product Review:
When Steve Jobs revealed the iPhone 4 to the world–we had already seen its industrial design thanks to a certain tech blog buying a stolen prototype. From that day onwards, the world again went iPhone-crazy.
In Canada, we’ve always had our iPhone-lust at an all-time high. There are many out there including myself that bought the first iPhone from the USA and brought it back home to jailbreak/activate. Those were the good ol’ days.
Canada’s iPhone 4 launch was unfortunately delayed to the second batch of countries, which Apple announced for the iPhone to arrive on July 30th. We waited in line for the iPhone 4 and it definitely paid off (except for people waiting for Rogers activations!). People are still waiting in line today for the phone a month later!
Review: Using the iPhone 4 for a Month
It’s been a month since I got my hands on the iPhone 4. After using the phone for a month, I’m going to compare it to my old 3GS (which my wife was happy to take off my hands!). I’ll explain my experiences with the phone and in particular the new features and form factor. I am not going to waste your time reviewing the features and write 5000 words for the sake of writing 5000 words. Here we go!
Unboxing the iPhone 4
When I got my iPhone 4, I had the Apple Store activate it for me so I could start playing with it right away. When the employee made that first cut into the plastic wrap, I told them I wanted to unwrap the phone. They happily obliged of course and I unboxed the phone right inside the store.
My first impression of the phone was how much heavier it felt. Although it’s only two grams heavier than the iPhone 3GS (137g vs 135g), the iPhone 4 feels much “meatier” in your hands. The stainless steel band gives the phone a much more industrial feel and look. The iPhone 4 is also thinner than the 3GS (9.3mm vs 12.3mm).
People who hold the iPhone 4 for the first time always comment that it feels “thicker”–this is only because the 3GS body was tapered and rounded on the edges. I still hold up the iPhone 4 and marvel at how thin the body is. It almost reminds me of the “candybar” cellphone days, albeit larger and thinner.
Click here to read our iPhone 4 invisibleSHIELD review!
The Retina Display–It’s Clearer Than You ThinkNow this is what I believe is the best feature of the iPhone 4–the amazing display. Coming from the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 screen trumps anything I’ve ever seen. The clarity of text is so outstanding that it’s hard to go back to anything else. Because of this, I find myself surfing the web and checking email more on my iPhone 4 now instead of my iPad. Images, video, and text is crystal clear. People always comment “wow, the screen is so clear!” when they check out my iPhone 4. It really is almost like ‘looking at paper’ on your phone.
5MP HD Camera: Lowlight Images Captured with Ease
When the original iPhone launched people were excited because they would no longer have to carry their iPods with them–it was now built into their phone. With the new 5MP high definition camera on the iPhone 4, people no longer have to carry their point and shoot and HD cameras–the iPhone 4 can be an excellent replacement.
720p high definition videos look amazing–the only problem is trying to hold the iPhone body still during filming. Double tapping the screen in video mode will allow you to shoot in widescreen format. What I loved about filming videos was using the iMovie iPhone app to film movies on the fly. Never before could you put together a mini masterpiece with such ease. iMovie is limited in its features, but there’s enough in there to document your weekend getaway or birthday party.
The LED flash is a nice touch (it took a long time for this one to arrive) and it’s useful when you’re in extreme low light situations that warrant flash. It does the job well and does not overexpose shots. Also, when coupled with a flashlight app, it’s extremely bright at night.
The 5MP camera is also excellent. The new backside illumination sensor has allowed me to capture lowlight images with such ease–not even my point and shoot can keep up! The clarity of images taken with this tiny lens is remarkable. The images below speak for themselves:
The A4 Chip Hard at Work
The iPhone 4 houses the same in-house designed chip as the iPad. You notice this immediately as switching between applications, and loading of webpages is lightning fast. I did notice that power hungry apps such as iMovie did result in lag at times though. Either way, playing graphic intensive games such as Let’s Golf 2 is a joy as gameplay is buttery smooth.
The iPhone 4 Battery Will Finally Last You a Full Day…Sort Of
One of the biggest weaknesses of the iPhone 3G/3GS was the absolutely abysmal battery life (3G kills your battery). I was barely able to last a full day with moderate usage and always had to carry around some battery packs (such as the Richard Solo 1800). The improved battery life of the iPhone 4 is noticeable immediately. Once I take my iPhone off the charger in the morning, standby barely dents the battery at all. I will most likely see 100% or 99% after an hour or so of standby.
The best part is with moderate web surfing, tweeting, listening to music, snapping pictures, etc.–the iPhone 4 will last you a full day and more. Apple’s decision to move the antennas to the exterior of the phone to make room for a bigger battery was a good one (well, minus the antenna issues experience by some!). This new battery leaves you feeling confident that your phone will last you an entire work day and more.
FaceTime: It’s a Neat Feature But the “Wow” Factor Dies Quickly
To start a video chat on your iPhone 4 with FaceTime is dead easy. One tap is all it takes to call people–and it’s a free voice call if you initiate it via your contacts. When I first tested this feature I was absolutely amazed at how simple it was. However, now that I’m a month in the novelty of this feature has worn off a bit. It’s only useful if you know enough people with iPhone 4s and you’re in an environment that warrants a video call. How often do you use FaceTime? What about FaceTime over 3G?
Other Miscellaneous iPhone Thoughts:
- The free Bumper case is nice and fits will with the full body iPhone 4 invisibleSHIELD; my Griffin FM Car Tuner no longer works as the connector won’t fit!
- My typing accuracy on the iPhone 4 seems to have dropped compared to the 3GS–not sure why (maybe my fingers got fatter?!). Typing lag is non-existent.
- Placing the iPhone 4 flat on a table without a case is not fun. You can rest the iPhone 4 on its side if you’re careful.
- The glass on the front/back still picks up fingerprints really easily.
- The design of the phone has grown on me since I first saw it leaked online.
- Games optimized for the Retina Display look amazing.
- If you own an iPhone or iPhone 3G —> YES. It’s time to upgrade!
- If you own an iPhone 3GS:
- Option 1: hold off, and buy the “next” iPhone. It’s still a very capable iPhone.
- Option 2: buy it if you want to spend some money for the latest and greatest.
If the iPhone 4 has been your first iPhone, congratulations for waiting this long, as this fourth generation is definitely the smartphone to beat. Given that people are still waiting in line to get this device (due to massive demand and supply shortages) a month after the launch, that should indicate just how many people want this phone.
Apple iPad with Wi-Fi (16GB HD) Review
Here is what the box includes..
Here it is on and in action...
Specs:
Review:
If you are reading this iPad review, you are probably still wondering if you should spend $499 or more on an iPad, and you are looking for answers. In this post, I will try to tell you what the iPad does (or does not), and how good (I think) it really is. Many aspects of the iPad are covered: design, display, books, videos, cool apps, productivity, gaming, web, battery life… you name it. After reading this, you should have a good idea of whether or not the iPad is for you and what it will really bring on the table. If not, well… you can leave a comment! Let’s dive in…
I won’t spend a whole lot of time describing what the device looks like (check our iPad unboxing photo gallery). There are a few highlights:
The build quality is excellent. The aluminium back feels great under the finger and nothing feels cheap. There is an audio jack connector for headphones, and a microphone for apps that need it. The speaker is on the bottom of the device where the “Home” button is. The audio quality is so-so and the maximum speaker volume is too soft for my taste. My advice: use headphones whenever possible. The volume button is accessible and active whenever the iPad is playing something.
Other than the standard 3.5mm audio jack, the only external connector is the proprietary Apple connector, which seems similar to the one found on the iPhone.A number of accessories can be connected to that, and this is the only wired way to connect to the outside world. Update: I’ve spotted an iPad to VGA connector at the Apple Store.
The iPad is heavier than most people expect: at 1.5lbs to 1.6lbs (3G), it is heavy enough so that my wrist would get tired after less than 30mn of firmly holding it. $499 is a good amount of money, but making something with this build quality at that price is not easy. iPad technical specifications on Apple’s website
Display (Very good)
Apple has made sure that the display is a high-quality one
The display deserves its own section: with a resolution of 1024×768, it has a seemingly low pixel density compared to select high-end smartphones. That said, everything looks sharp and colorful. The contrast and colors are very nice (dare I say “Amazing”?). Plus, the brightness distribution is very stable regardless of the viewing angle.
The iPad display in an “outdoor” simulation
In direct sunlight, you will get a good amount of reflections, but overall, the iPad display does OK, especially if you are looking at an image with bright colors. If you are watching a dark movie, only a trans-reflective display could help you in that situation. Note that the iPhone 3GS display is slightly better in direct sunlight.
The thick bezel is useful after all
I’ve heard many complaints about the thick bezel around the screen. There’s no question that thinner is better, but the bezel is currently needed because your thumb or another finger will land on it while firmly holding the device. If it wasn’t for the bezel, your fingers would be on an active touch surface and that would interfere with the user interface (UI).
Does the iPad cause eye strain? Not for me
Eye strain: some fear that reading from an LCD display would cause headaches and eyestrain. I can only speak for myself, but I have not experienced any eyestrain, and you can imagine that I’ve been spending a lot of time on the device to write this review. However, remember that I’m looking at a computer LCD most of the time anyway…
Looks familiar?
For those who have used an iPhone or an iPod touch, there is no learning curve whatsoever. It’s the same look (with many additions) and feel and you’ll be productive right away. If you are not familiar with it, this is arguably one of the best touch interface out there, and I expect most people to be able to ramp up fairly quickly.
There is a lot of: “grand parents would love it”. May be so, but this is largely unproven. I think that most people who believe this have never actually tested it on their tech-averse relatives. If you have, feel free to drop a comment at the end of the review. Anyway, if you are thinking about getting one for an elderly person, just keep in mind that: 1/ it might not be as easy as you think it is. 2/ A computer is still required to register and setup the device. As a side note, Gartner forcasts that by 2015, the majority of computer purchased for kids under 15 will have a touch screen.
Colorful books are nice…
iBooks: I like the user interface of the Apple book reader, it’s simple and readable, it has a search feature and most importantly, most books (if not all) come with a free sample. Overall, I don’t think that there is such a big difference between the Apple book reader and the Kindle reader when it comes to the act of reading but… Amazon seems to be a better book provider.
Kindle for iPad : Amazon has done a good job of making its Kindle app available on many platforms. As a result, it is possible to buy a book from Amazon on the iPad (on amazon.com) and bypass Apple completely. The great thing about the Kindle app is that
once you own a book, you can re-download it on as many devices as you want (PC, iPhone, etc…). Kindle also lets you take notes, if you care about that. Finally, Amazon has about 450k book versus Apple’s 60k – oh and Amazon eBooks are getting cheaper too.
Here it is on and in action...
Specs:
Detailed item info
Product Information | |
Put together your laptop, GPS navigator, iPod and iPhone – you get the dynamic Apple iPad. Weighing a mere 1.5 lbs, this 16GB iPad can store up to 4000 songs or 16 hours of video. Enjoy the fastest Wi-Fi networks with this Apple Wi-Fi iPad as it automatically locates the available networks; while the Bluetooth connectivity cuts the clutter with Bluetooth headphones and wireless Apple keypads. The 1024-by-768 pixel resolution displays crystal clear images on the 9.7-inch screen of the Apple iPad – watch your movies, videos, and TV shows crisper than before. The reengineered Multi-Touch screen of this 16 GB iPad makes the operation more precise than your iPhone or iPod. Customize your Apple Wi-Fi iPad with nearly 140,000 applications - be it for social networking, games, music or even serious business. The Apple iPad, with a perfect blend of looks and performance is probably the only gadget you will ever need again – except of course, to make calls. | |
Product Identifiers | |
Brand | Apple |
Model | iPad Wi-Fi (16GB) |
MPN | MB292LL/A |
UPC | 0651219201100, 885909194322 |
Key Features | |
Product Line | Apple iPad |
Tech Details | |
Operating System Required | Apple MacOS X 10.5.6 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later |
Input Method | Touch-screen |
Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 |
Battery Type | Lithium polymer |
Audio Input | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker(s) |
Compatibility | Mac, PC |
Connectivity Interfaces | 1 x docking / port replicator, 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm |
Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
Review:
If you are reading this iPad review, you are probably still wondering if you should spend $499 or more on an iPad, and you are looking for answers. In this post, I will try to tell you what the iPad does (or does not), and how good (I think) it really is. Many aspects of the iPad are covered: design, display, books, videos, cool apps, productivity, gaming, web, battery life… you name it. After reading this, you should have a good idea of whether or not the iPad is for you and what it will really bring on the table. If not, well… you can leave a comment! Let’s dive in…
Context
We all perceive the usefulness of these devices differently depending on our lifestyle, so let me tell you where I come from. I spend most of my time using a powerful desktop computer (a PC) with a very large display. If I need to get some real work done outside of the office, I use a laptop (Sony Vaio, or Macbook Pro + Win7). On the go, I keep track of emails with a smartphone, but I tend to reply only moderately from a cellphone because typing long emails is painful (even more so on a touchscreen phone). I check news websites a lot, and I often use a laptop in my couch. Now you know…External design (Beautiful)
I won’t spend a whole lot of time describing what the device looks like (check our iPad unboxing photo gallery). There are a few highlights:
The build quality is excellent. The aluminium back feels great under the finger and nothing feels cheap. There is an audio jack connector for headphones, and a microphone for apps that need it. The speaker is on the bottom of the device where the “Home” button is. The audio quality is so-so and the maximum speaker volume is too soft for my taste. My advice: use headphones whenever possible. The volume button is accessible and active whenever the iPad is playing something.
Other than the standard 3.5mm audio jack, the only external connector is the proprietary Apple connector, which seems similar to the one found on the iPhone.A number of accessories can be connected to that, and this is the only wired way to connect to the outside world. Update: I’ve spotted an iPad to VGA connector at the Apple Store.
The iPad is heavier than most people expect: at 1.5lbs to 1.6lbs (3G), it is heavy enough so that my wrist would get tired after less than 30mn of firmly holding it. $499 is a good amount of money, but making something with this build quality at that price is not easy. iPad technical specifications on Apple’s website
Display (Very good)
Apple has made sure that the display is a high-quality one
The display deserves its own section: with a resolution of 1024×768, it has a seemingly low pixel density compared to select high-end smartphones. That said, everything looks sharp and colorful. The contrast and colors are very nice (dare I say “Amazing”?). Plus, the brightness distribution is very stable regardless of the viewing angle.
The iPad display in an “outdoor” simulation
In direct sunlight, you will get a good amount of reflections, but overall, the iPad display does OK, especially if you are looking at an image with bright colors. If you are watching a dark movie, only a trans-reflective display could help you in that situation. Note that the iPhone 3GS display is slightly better in direct sunlight.
The thick bezel is useful after all
I’ve heard many complaints about the thick bezel around the screen. There’s no question that thinner is better, but the bezel is currently needed because your thumb or another finger will land on it while firmly holding the device. If it wasn’t for the bezel, your fingers would be on an active touch surface and that would interfere with the user interface (UI).
Does the iPad cause eye strain? Not for me
Eye strain: some fear that reading from an LCD display would cause headaches and eyestrain. I can only speak for myself, but I have not experienced any eyestrain, and you can imagine that I’ve been spending a lot of time on the device to write this review. However, remember that I’m looking at a computer LCD most of the time anyway…
User Interface (Easy)
Looks familiar?
For those who have used an iPhone or an iPod touch, there is no learning curve whatsoever. It’s the same look (with many additions) and feel and you’ll be productive right away. If you are not familiar with it, this is arguably one of the best touch interface out there, and I expect most people to be able to ramp up fairly quickly.
There is a lot of: “grand parents would love it”. May be so, but this is largely unproven. I think that most people who believe this have never actually tested it on their tech-averse relatives. If you have, feel free to drop a comment at the end of the review. Anyway, if you are thinking about getting one for an elderly person, just keep in mind that: 1/ it might not be as easy as you think it is. 2/ A computer is still required to register and setup the device. As a side note, Gartner forcasts that by 2015, the majority of computer purchased for kids under 15 will have a touch screen.
Media Consumption (Very good)
The iPad promises to “revolutionize” how we consume media, in a “magical” way, according to Apple. “Magic” is an exaggeration, but yes, this is going to shake some habits.Books
Colorful books are nice…
iBooks: I like the user interface of the Apple book reader, it’s simple and readable, it has a search feature and most importantly, most books (if not all) come with a free sample. Overall, I don’t think that there is such a big difference between the Apple book reader and the Kindle reader when it comes to the act of reading but… Amazon seems to be a better book provider.
Kindle for iPad : Amazon has done a good job of making its Kindle app available on many platforms. As a result, it is possible to buy a book from Amazon on the iPad (on amazon.com) and bypass Apple completely. The great thing about the Kindle app is that
once you own a book, you can re-download it on as many devices as you want (PC, iPhone, etc…). Kindle also lets you take notes, if you care about that. Finally, Amazon has about 450k book versus Apple’s 60k – oh and Amazon eBooks are getting cheaper too.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Apple MacBook Pro 15 intel Core I5 (15.4", 2.4GHz, 320G)
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The maestro of laptops-Apple gives you the opportunity to own Apple MC371LL/A in just 15-inch size. This amazing Apple 15-inch notebook gives a hard drive of 320GB with high-end systems and a 500GB of internal memory. This MacBook Pro gives long hours to work without plugging in to a socket as its powerful battery life lasts up to 10 hrs and even more. The Apple MC371LL/A has a beautiful and stream lined body, so slim and sleek and yet durable. Intel Core i5 instilled in this Apple 15-inch notebook features Turbo Boost that makes your work faster while working on processor-intensive applications. The NVIDIA graphics processors in this MacBook Pro deliver even more horsepower than the previous graphics processors. | |
Product Identifiers | |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Model | MacBook Pro |
MPN | MC371LL/A |
UPC | 885909410262, 885909411566 |
Processor | |
Processor Type | Core i5 |
Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz |
Motherboard | |
Bus Speed | 1066 MHz |
Display | |
Display Tech | WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix |
Screen Size | 15.4 in. |
Display Max. Resolution | 1440 x 900 |
Technical Features | |
Security Features | Kensington Lock Slot |
Expansion Ports | 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire), 2 x USB 2.0, HDMI, RJ-45 (NIC), VGA out |
Expandability | 1 x SD Card Slot |
Special Features | Integrated Video Camera |
Hard Drive | |
Hard Drive Capacity | 320 GB |
Hard Drive Rotation Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Controller Type | Serial ATA |
Memory | |
Installed RAM | 4 GB |
RAM Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
Max Supported RAM | 8 GB |
RAM Speed | 1066 MHz |
CD / DVD | |
CD / DVD Type | DVD±RW Dual Layer/CD-RW |
Optical Drive Read Speed | 24x (CD), 8x (DVD) |
Optical Drive Write Speed | 24x (CD), 4x (DVD+R Dual Layer), 4x (DVD-R Dual Layer), 8x (DVD+R), 8x (DVD-R) |
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed | 10x (CD-RW), 4x (DVD+RW), 4x (DVD-RW) |
Video | |
Graphic Processor | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
Installed Video Memory | 256 MB |
Audio | |
Audio Output Type | Headphones, Line Out, SPDIF out, Sound card, Speaker(s) |
Audio Input Type | Line In (3.5mm), Microphone, SPDIF in |
Networking | |
Networking Type | Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN, Network Adapter |
Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
Battery | |
Battery Run Time | 9 Hours |
Battery Technology | Lithium polymer |
Dimensions | |
Depth | 9.82 in. |
Height | 0.95 in. |
Width | 14.35 in. |
Miscellaneous | |
Input Method | Keyboard, Trackpad |
Exterior Color | Aluminum |
Operating System | Apple MacOS X 10.6 |
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