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ABC Player for iPad offers free full episode streaming

April 2nd, 2010

ABC has officially unveiled its iPad app on the App Store. ABC Player currently has about 20 of the network’s most popular shows, with the likes of Desperate Housewives, FlashForward, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Modern Family, and V making the list.

More details at MacWorld.

All about the Apple iPad (FAQ) – iPad Features

March 6th, 2010
Apple iPad Features

Apple iPad FAQ

C|Net has posted an article answering questions consumers may have before they buy an Apple iPad tablet.

A summary:

How big is the Apple iPad?
Screen Resolution: 1024×768
It’s about 8 inches tall, 10 inches across diagonally, 6 inches wide. About 1/2 inch thick, and the iPad weighs about 1 1/2 pounds.

Apple iPad Features:

  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • Headphone Jack
  • built-in speaker
  • lithium-ion rechargeable battery
  • NAND Flash memory (this acts as your hard drive)
  • Accelerometer (this senses motion)
  • Custom 1 Gigahertz processor
  • screen coating
  • built-in compass
  • built-in microphone
  • Slot for AT&T Sim Card for 3G wireless (If you wait for the 3G version. It will cost you $15/month for 250 MB which is not much at all! – or $29.99/month for unlimited internet – pretty good deal)

Note, you will need to connect to a computer running Apple iTunes 9 to setup the device.

If you do not get the 3G-capable iPad, which costs more & will not be available until later this summer, you will need Wireless at your home. The 3G version can by used anywhere AT&T works – for example, at the park, on a bus, et cetera.

Apple iPad, no 3G network:
Can only be used on wireless network.
Wifi Only Version – $499 for 16GB of Memory (entry level)
Wifi Only Version – $599 for 32GB of Memory (more space)
Wifi Only Version – $699 for 64GB of Memory (biggest drive space)

Apple iPad with 3G network:
Can be used anywhere AT&T works. Monthly charge for AT&T
Wifi + 3G – $629 for 16GB of Memory (entry level)
Wifi + 3G – $729 for 32GB of Memory (more space)
Wifi + 3G – $829 for 64GB of Memory (biggest drive space)

More details can be found at C|Net ’s article on the topic

or on Apple’s website.

Buy an Apple iPad in-store on April 3rd (if you can!) or pre-order it March 13th, 2010.

iPad Apps showcase

February 4th, 2010

iPad Applications

If you’d like your app featured here, please leave a comment. We plan on adding iPad and iPhone forums in the near future for the iPad community.