Category Archives: Apple

Finally, a reason to get an iPad

Posted on April 14, 2010 by alan

Via Weerdbeard I think BredaCat needs one.

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The new customer lock in

Posted on April 10, 2010 by alan

ipad and Zynga What do they have in common? Lock in. Not just the old style vertical market lock in. No, this is a happy, fun lock in. Zynga, the company that brought you Farmville, Mafia Wars and other popular … Continue reading →

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iPad = Smart TV

Posted on April 6, 2010 by alan

I’ve always said most people don’t want a computer. They want a smart TV. Looks like Apple was listening.

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I know I said I didn't want one, but I kinda do.

Posted on March 28, 2010 by alan

An iPad, that is. I’m still not rushing out and buying one because I haven’t seen an I-can’t-live-without-it-feature yet. The lack of multi-tasking is still a big strike against it and the app store is still a problem. On the … Continue reading →

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Dammit Apple, don't make me hate you!

Posted on March 4, 2010 by alan

Microsoft lost me decades ago. Apple may be next. Apple this week has continued its crackdown against what it feels are substandard applications in its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch, this time removing Wi-Fi scanners and software … Continue reading →

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Like I've been saying…

Posted on February 2, 2010 by alan

Amazon/Apple/MacMillan Who is going to win? Bet on Bezos. The mainstream publishers can hold on for a while, based on reputation and while e-readers aren’t widely available; there’s still some prestige to being published by a reputable publisher like MacMillan. … Continue reading →

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Which was yesterday's bigger fail?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by alan

The iPad or Obama’s State of Me speech? On the one hand the anticipated Apple Tablet turned out to be nothing but a bigger iPod touch. On the gripping hand, Obama was a lying tool. Hmmmm…. Well, at least Apple … Continue reading →

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iPad = Fail

Posted on January 27, 2010 by alan

I love my iPhone, Macbook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro so no anti-Apple bias here. The iPad, I don’t like it. The bad: 1. That is a horrible name. “iPad” Really, Apple? 2. It’s ugly. That thick border around the … Continue reading →

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Apple Tablet out polls Obama

Posted on January 27, 2010 by alan

What’s more exciting about tomorrow? The State of the Union Address or the unveiling, presumably, of the Apple Tablet. Apple’s Tablet has 97% to Obama’s 3% at the moment. Well, we KNOW the state of the Union.

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Last Minute Apple Prediction

Posted on January 26, 2010 by alan

I’m cautiously optimistic about the Apple Tablet. I like to think that Steve wouldn’t let a less than awesome device out the door, but then I think of the Apple TV and cringe. But my prediction has less to do … Continue reading →

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