Monday, April 25, 2011

iPad and iPad 2: The Most Common Email Questions Answered


One of the neatest capabilities of the iPad and iPad 2 devices is email. You can now stay in touch with the world via this device that is smaller than the average magazine. Who would have ever thought? Despite what new iPad owners believe, the iPad's email app is fairly simple to navigate and use. It just takes a short tutorial and a little bit of getting used to and you will be an emailing pro in no time.

Once users feel confident in using the email app on their iPad, they often experience a little problem that brings their "iPad confidence" down to almost nothing. Don't let this happen to you. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions asked by iPad users when trying to use their email app.

"I am receiving emails, but my iPad 2 won't let me send any emails out. How do I fix this?"

This situation typically occurs when you are trying to send an email that is provided by the same company that provides your internet (ISP). These accounts are a little trickier to set up, in comparison to setting up Gmail and Yahoo accounts on your iPad. You will need to go back to the account details in the "Email Settings" area of your iPad 2. Click on the "Settings" app to get there.

Make sure all of these setting are correct with your actual email account. Look at the SMTP, which is the outgoing mail server details, correctly. This is usually where iPad users make a mistake. If you still can't send emails after verifying this information, you will need to give your internet service provider a call and have them troubleshoot your account.

"Why am I missing message in my email account on my iPad?"

You can likely blame your POP3 email account for this issue. An example of a POP3 email account is a Gmail or Yahoo account. These are different than an email account from your ISP. The reason this is happening is because your email account is downloading these messages to your computer before your iPad. This causes them to only show up on your computer, as opposed to the iPad.

To fix this problem, start by opening up your email account program and navigate to the settings. You should be able to find a "delete from server option under a category like "tools" or something similar. Make sure this option is not checked. You don't want your emails to be deleted from the server. You won't experience any more deleted emails once this change is made.








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Apple's New iPad Touch Tablet Made Its Way


Look into the Apple name and its reputation related to recent releases of iPod and iPhone, its no sweat to show to the public and do some pr. Fortunately, they did give it a name. It is the iPad. iPad? What in the world is that...? A virtual mattress? No! The iPad is to be somewhere in between a laptop and an iPhone. Apple came out with this item to target businessmen, gamers, mac lovers, and every one who are using their products.

Okay, well please justify it a very little much better than simply "a massive iPod".

That's what I am here to do for you! The iPad offers a 9.Seven inch backlit led screen, and is solely 1.Five pounds with a thickness of 0.Five inches. The iPad provides you the capability to download something directly onto it with its bluetooth, wi-fi, and 3g at&t capabilities. All of these capabilities guarantee that the iPad user will be capable of the fastest affiliation and downloading speed out of any of Apple's products.

Is there an app for that? The answer is yes. Yes to any state of affairs one may suppose of. With the iPad, the user has 140,000 apps or more at their fingertips. There are apps being created each second of the day. Want an app? I can assure all that there is one.

Speculators were... Well for an absence of a much better term... Speculating that the price of the iPad would be nearly $800 or even $900. Nevertheless, Apple came out with a debut worth of solely $499! Somehow, Apple really worked on their worth, because the user is paying solely $499 for an iPod and a pc!

The network offered through the iPad is at&t. Some may say how poor of a corporation at&t is, and this, or that. The truth is, at&t is doing everything in its power to confirm that the iPad user obtains the most effective wireless connection. At&t has invested two billion greenbucks into creating a much better experience for the iPad user and is coming up with to invest 900% additional at intervals the next few months. At&t goes to prevent at nothing to create the iPad perfect!

Well, what concerning the options? I think a better approach to ask this is what features does it not have? The iPad options YouTube, safari, one hundred forty,000 apps, photos, iTunes, iPod, app store, iBooks, maps, calendar, and contacts to simply name a few. Any Apple owner knows that Apple has had all of these things since the iPod touch. Well, not solely does it have of these features, however it's the updated versions of all of them.

The iPad features a new accelerometer that has been upgraded from the previous iPhone accelerometer. The iPad's accelerometer uses each x and y axes to ensure a true 3d feel to it. This new upgrade is sensible for the gamers out there.

Apple's new iPad has so many features going for it. The new technology it offers is actually endless. One might not fail getting this new iPad. The targeted audience? The human race.








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How to Decide Which Are the Cool iPad Cases


Recently bought yourself an iPad? That is great, but since may more than one million people already have an iPad. Do you want to make your iPad more personal? Do you want to make it stand out from all the other similar devices? The best way to do this is to find yourself one of the many cool iPad cases on the market. After you attach such a case to your device you will really have your own personal iPad.

Not only will a cool case make your device unique but it will also successfully protect it. One of the main purposes of a case for ipad is to ensure that your iPad never gets scratched. This is very important if you want your device to look as new even after one year of use.

We could, of course, show you some cases that are rated as being cool iPad cases, but we will not do this. The reason we will not do this is because you should define what cool means to you. If your belief is that a simple black leather case for your iPad is one of the cool cases then it really is a cool case. Stop only considering what other people find cool and decide what you like for yourself. Your way of being and style will show you which the cool iPad cases are for you.

If you are the modern type you may prefer iPad cases made of modern materials (different types of plastics) that are very efficient and can have the colors you want them to have. You will find any color and design for your iPad case. You could even design your own iPad case for an extra price.

Is it efficiency you want? Why would an efficient iPad case not be a cool case? You could choose one of the many folding cases available on the market. Folding cases also serve as iPad stands, so you will buy an accessory that does the job of two accessories.

The best thing you can do is to start looking for different iPad accessories and decide which the cool accessories on your own are. There is no need for us to tell you what cool means. You should figure it out on your own, because it is a personal thing. Everyone has his different style.








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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Top 11 iPad Apps for Showcasing Your Photography Skills


In an interview sometime in 2010, Steve Jobs proclaimed that we have entered a post-PC era. With the advent of the iPad and its multifaceted utilities, we can assume that he was actually right!

History of the iPad

The iPad is a tablet computer. It connects to the internet with Wi-Fi and 3G. It can also be connected to other devices such as DSLRs, Laptops, iPod and iPhone via USB or wirelessly. Apple Inc., first released the iPad in 2010. The iPad2, which is 3G enabled, was released in April 2011.

It comes in 16, 32 and 64 GB internal storage capacities. It is compatible with any GSM mobile connection provider. By default, the iPad comes with apps such as App Store, iBooks, iTunes, Videos, etc. Most of the apps were developed for the iPhone and later improvised to suit the iPad. When connected to a PC or laptop, the iPad is recognized by the iTunes.

How does the iPad help photographers?

With the iPad at hand, you can do a lot during a photo shoot. Here are some must-have iPad apps for the shutterbugs out there:

PosePad

For photographers who like to take notes at spot after a photo session or like to make a 'to do list' before shots, PosePad is a good app. You can draw your own idea for the pose, scribble down the lighting effects and show it to the client or model. You can have a clutter free photo shoot idea with PosePad.

Easy Release

Once you are done with the photo shoot, the next step would be to get your model release or property release signed by the concerned people. Things are digitalized and long gone are the days of paper forms. With Easy Release your model can fill up the form and sign it, right on your iPad. You can email it to yourself later using the Wi-Fi or 3G.

Photoshop express

Adobe's Photoshop Express is an excellent free app for quick editing. You can store albums online and access it using this tool, thus saving space on the iPad.

Filterstorm

While the free Photoshop express is great for minor editing, Filterstorm gives you the ultimate editing prowess when it comes to the iPad. It comes with features like exposure adjustment, cropping, text tool, watermark tool, and many more. This is an alternate option to carrying your laptop around for editing.

LIFE for the iPad and The Guardian Eyewitness

Need inspiration? Get some of the best photos at your fingertips on touch from LIFE. The huge collections of some of the best photographs from far end of the world are bound to do more than just inspiring.

Another similar app is Eyewitness from The Guardian. Both these apps are free and available from the App Store.

Smugmug/Photobucket/Flickr

After having edited your photos, what best way to unveil your creation than sharing it online? Apps such as Smugmug, Photobucket and Flickr are great for maintaining an online storage of albums without burdening your iPad's memory. These are not just great for getting good critique of your photos, but also the best way to present your work to clients.

PhotoSync

Need to transfer all your photos from/to the iPad? All you need is Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and PhotoSync. This app is intelligent enough to detect duplicates and hides at the background while you play your favorite game or attend a phone call.

DSLR Camera Remote

This application makes your iPad a digital remote release, making a remote release cable complete unnecessary.

You can buy these apps or download some of them for free using iTunes.

App store is a boon, because it makes the iPad even more versatile. You can store all your photos on your iPad and carry that around as a portfolio for prospective clients. Share it with the world and explore things on the go.








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Apple Sells 3 Million iPads in 80 Days


Since its release last April, over 3 million iPad units have already been sold. On the first day of release alone, more than 300,000 iPads were bought in the U.S. This market performance is phenomenal considering that the iPad does not quite fall under the category of usual media. The gadget is described as not quite a smartphone, not yet a laptop and supposedly better than a netbook. The iPad is actually a tablet computer that doesn't need a keyboard and is particularly marketed for e-book and magazine reading, games, Internet surfing and creative applications.

Bigger Version of iPhone?

In light of criticisms that the iPad is nothing but a bigger version of iPhone, Apple has made it clear that the iPad is not a replacement for smartphone or any typical computer. It is an alternative electronic item to be used for better browsing and multimedia experience. Its weight and size are intermediate between typical smartphones and laptops. The hardware strength of the iPad lies in its "sexy" platform and the convenience that one gets from it. The general consensus among respected observers, such as David Pogue of The New York Times, is that if the consumers like the concept of the iPad and they can understand how it was intended to be used, then they will start to "enjoy using the device."

There are smartphone/laptop features, however, that cannot be done using the iPad such as calling, printing documents and taking photos. It is a deliberate move by Apple as the iPad wasn't created to duplicate all the functionalities of other gadgets in the first place. It is designed as an easy-to-use appliance for those who need to have quick access to multimedia in their lifestyle. It just fills the gap, says Apple CEO Steve Jobs, as the middle device between smartphones and high-end laptops.

Thousands of Apps

The gadget runs iPad-specific applications as well as those created for the iPhone and iPod Touch, including e-book readers. A number of tech analysts have remarked that the iPad's edge over other gadgets is due to the "magnified coolness" it provides to users. It is another way to access developer offerings on an improved screen and easy navigation. Apple encourages software developers by giving them 70% of sales revenue if they can publish iPad applications on the App Store.

Expectedly, the sale of apps has become another important revenue source for Apple. In just two months, 11,000 iPad applications have been created, 8,500 of which have been released in the App Store and downloaded 35 million times. This translates to 17 downloads per iPad. According to a study released by the mobile research experts at Flurry Analytics, almost half (44%) of the iPad apps being tested are games. It is followed by the categories of entertainment (14%) and social networking (7%).

Furthermore, there have been 5 million downloaded iBooks in the same two-month period. The share of iBooks accounts for 22% of all e-book sales in 8 weeks. These figures show that many consumers prefer a "gated community" that has lesser susceptibility to viruses and malware.

Wide Market

Moving forward, Apple is looking to American households, of which 30% use Wi-Fi, as its market base for the iPad. Of course there are currently 75 million-strong iPod Touch and iPhone users. It would not be surprising if most of them get an iPad too. Or recommend the same to their friends and family. After all, the iPhone has been the top gadget to have in the past few years; its popularity alone is a very good selling point for the iPad. The numbers speak for themselves. One million iPads were sold in only 21 days, while it took 74 days to sell the same number of iPhones. Company officials say that with the skyrocketing demand, they have raised the sales estimates from 5M to 12M iPads in 2010 and 17M in 2011.








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The iPad Vs iPhone, Top Gadgets of Apple


Since the introduction of the iPad from Apple, people have wondered, what is the comparison of an iPhone vs. iPad? Should people really own both pieces of hardware? Why won't one work over the other for things such as reading, surfing the web, and movie viewing? The pieces of technology seem to complete the same tasks in different ways. However, there are five main points to consider when comparing the iPhone to the iPad.

The first point is the memory space available. While the iPad and iPhone offer comparable 32 GB flash drives, the iPad takes a step further to offer an additional available 64 GB flash drive. For memory and storage, the iPad wins over the iPhone, and is worth the investment for extra memory needs.

The second point when comparing the iPhone vs. iPad is the screen resolution. This comparison seems a no brainer, since the iPad is a bigger piece of equipment with more pixel space. In fact, the space available allows the iPad to promote a 1,024x768 pixel resolution, while the iPhone can only advertise 480x320 pixels.

The keyboard brings point number three to the comparison. iPhone hosts a small keyboard, because, well, it's a phone. The QWERTY keyboard of the iPad is bigger, easier to read, and spread out. The iPad keyboard is quicker for individuals used to home computers or for larger fingers.

As is Apple's style, they have created iPad only applications. The iPad features, and secures, applications which can only be run on the iPad. For example, Netflix is streaming movies to the iPad, but not the iPhone. Again, with the higher resolution mentioned above, movies would be easier to view on the iPad. This monopolizing of applications is a simple, yet important, difference in the iPhone vs. iPad discussion.

Finally, the last point in the argument is the Internet service offered to both pieces of hardware. The iPhone insists on a cellular Internet service plan, which can be costly. The iPad offers the same service with no service plan. The iPad is only available in Wi-Fi version, unless the buyer opts for the Wi-Fi plus 3G model. In this case, the owner is forced to use AT&T service to log in, but there is still no contract.

The iPad and the iPhone are both brainchildren of Apple. Seemingly the same piece of equipment extended on each other, this is not the case. They differentiate in the Internet service provided, the applications offered, the keyboard size, the screen resolution, and the available memory space. For the busy Apple user and customer, both pieces of hardware may benefit to fit every style of work needed and personal use required.








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The iPad Tablet As an eReader


The iPad is selling like hotcakes -- an estimate of 2000 units per hour. The people who buy the iPad all have a wide range of interests. Some buy it for gaming, some buy it just to be the first on the early adopter train and some are still undecided whether they should invest in one. This article will examine the iPad as an eReader device and it will list the pros and cons of using the iPad as your main eReader.

The Pros. The iPad can support a wider variety of file formats: cbr, pdf, doc, docx, ppt. You have a paper you need to read before Monday? No problem. Need to read the new manga or comic book that came out? No problem. The only downside to this is that the ability to read a multiple range of formats is not built in. One must buy an external App for this. Do not like paying for an app that does what should have been present on the iPad by default? The iPad comes with an iBooks app. This is an.epub based store, which is so far supported by Penguin Books, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan Publishers, and Hachette Book Group USA. The advantage of using the.epub format is that there is support for "interactive books". One can rotate images, watch videos and even communicate with other user, all while reading a book. If you are visually impaired, the iPad iBooks app can read books out loud for you.

The Cons. The iPad uses a backlit LCD display. Unlike the e--ink displays, the iPad can irritate the eyes over prolonged reading. The two ways to prevent irritation: blinking and following the 20/20/20 rule (every 20 minutes look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to allow your eyes to refocus) are quite an annoyance. The iPad also doesn't have a native pdf/doc/cbr/ppt viewing app and spending money on what should have been a default feature can be an annoyance.

Should you buy a traditional e--ink eReader (kindle, Sony Reader) or wait for an iPad? If you are just looking to read books and do not need any fancy features then I would recommend you buy a traditional eReader. However if you want to read books and experience the power of mobile computing, then I would recommend the iPad. The iPad only has a 10 hour battery life, but nobody reads a book for 10 hours straight. With the iPad's advanced media and Internet Browsing Capabilities - the iPad is worth the extra money








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