Wednesday, December 22, 2010

iPad Pixel Doubler Disappointment with Retina Display

One of the things that Apple mentioned the most in their early promotion of the iPad was the fact that it would "run all the apps from your iPhone". With the app store still a relatively new concept to people, they were no doubt nervous that the money spent on apps for their phone would essentially be wasted and that if they wanted to enjoy a game on their iPad they would have to pay twice. Apples promotion certainly quelled fears but in the end the pixel doubler simply doesn't deliver.

People still asked the question "does the pixel doubler work well?"

Images and apps look terrible with the pixel doubler. Lifestyle apps or those whose only purpose is something functional certainly do "work" on the iPad but they are sad versions of their phone version selves.

What's even worse is that with the new iPhone 4 retina display, the increased clarity is NOT transferred to the iPad with the pixel doubler. All the increased clarity from the retina display is lost.

There is talk about the retina display coming to iPad2 but that remains to be seen.

-The frustrated pixel doubler.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Removing Rotation Lock on iOS 4.2 on iPad

The long anticipated update of the iPad OS came with almost universal appluase. The multiplicity of new features makes for faster transitions and allows the long awaited multi-tasking and folders.

The update also included additional wallpapers and the gamecenter app...not too exciting there.

What has to be the most hated change is eliminating the switch to lock the iPad in either portrait or landscape mode. The way I hold my iPad, locking is essential. Without the rotation locked my games and websites are constantly flipping making it impossible. Apple, in their infinite genius now uses the iPad switch to insta-mute. Ugh!

It took me forever but I finally discovered that you can still lock rotation. it just involves opening up the multi-touch screen with the double button hit and scrolling all the way to the left.

It looks like this:





















And I'm not the only one who doesn't like the change.

Slash Gear
iPhoneindia
Cyber iPhone
The iPad Guide

Thursday, December 9, 2010

So you left your iPad in the car on a hot day

I've been guilty of this one myself. If you've found yourself sitting in your office realizing that you left your iPad in your black car, you too can relate.

Extreme temperatures, such as those found in a hot car can conceivably damage your iPad. However, leaving your iPad in your car for an hour almost certainly wont cause lasting damage.

You may have seen the heat warning on the iPad which says iPad is too hot. This is actually a good sign, it means the iPad is still functioning. Don't go throwing your iPad into a freezer, allow it to come back to room temperature normally. Let the heat escape over time and your iPad will likely spring back into action with no lasting effects.

Why is my iPad cold to the touch?

Unless your iPad has been running for a long time you'll notice that it is very cool, even cold to the touch. This is because of the glass surface. Glass has what is called a high specific heat capacity which is the measure of the heat energy required to increase the temperature of a particular substance by a given temperature increase. More energy is required to increase the temperature of glass.

You'll notice this effect more by touching the iPad to a flat surface of skin, such as an arm, instead of the tips of your fingers.

So, even though the iPad feels very cold, there is no reason to fear that something is wrong. Rest assured your iPad is safe.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

National Geographic iPad App Video Review

People are hating on the National Geographic app. It is what it is- a great colelction of beatiful National Geographic maps. See the video review below.

Google Earth for iPad Video Review

It's not perfect, but it sure is cool!

Apple iPad Release Date

The original Apple iPad was released on April 3, 2010 in Apple and select Best Buy stores. Despite the delayed release (as is common with Apple products) units quickly sold out across the country. However, customers could order online and generally recieved their unit within two weeks. The 3G version of the iPad was released in the United States on April 30th.

Do you own an iPad? When did you get it? Did you have to wait in line?