Ipad from Apple

Apple announced a few days ago that they would be producing the Ipad. Essentially, it is a giant Ipod touch. It comes with a 9.7 inch screen compared to the touch’s 3.5 inches. Apple released the Ipad to compete with the Amazon Kindle. However, the Ipad does so much more than the Kindle. The Kindle allows you to download a book, newspaper, magazine, or blogs. The Ipad is capable of the same thing, only you can browse the internet, download apps, check your calendar, and much more. Currently it can use 140,000 of the apps in the appstore according to Apples website. Eventually, the Ipad will include 3G connectivity, which the Kindle already does. Here’s the bad news; the Ipad costs $499. The Kindle costs half that at $250. The wi-fi version of the Ipad begins shipping in late march while the 3G versions ships in April. Does anyone planning on getting an Ipad? Lets hear why in the comments!

www.apple.com/ipad

iPod Touch Microphone

I just got my microphone today! I bought it off amazon.com It was only $1.25 and it works amazingly well for being so cheap. I bought it mainly to use with the skype app. I haven’t had a whole lot of experience with it yet, but so far I’m impressed. The quality is much better than I expected especially for being free! Another great app to use with the mic is Shazam. It tells you all the details of the song your listening to. Here is the link to the mic if you’re interested. amazon.com

Free ipod touch apps

I got an ipod touch for christmas and I love it! I thought I would share some of my favorite apps so far. All of the following are free apps!!!
-Facebook=Great app for anyone that uses Facebook
-WHERE=Awesome app for vaction. It gives restaurants, gas stations, motels,weather,local news and events.
-HeadsupFree=Good texas hold em and blackjack app
-iSlots-Pretty good slot game
-iDiscGolf Lite=Great disc golf app. The full version is available for a small price as well.
-iHeartradio=My favorite radio app so far
-textPlus=free texting to anyone using the major phone suppliers.

I have more, but these are definitely my favorites.

PS: I just ordered my mic and downloaded Skype. When I get a chance to use it, I will be updating this blog!

Best Video Game of 2009

I thought it would be interesting to see what every ones opinion is on the best game of 09. There have been several big hitters to enter the market this year.

Best Game of 09
(polls)

Free itouch/iphone txting

I just found out about this awesome app for the iphone/ipod touch. It’s called txt plus. It allows you to send txts for free; even the app itself is totally free. It even allows for group txting so everyone can stay up to date on what is happening. Here is a short clip from the companies website to explain it a little better. Plus there are tons of reviews on youtube. Check it out!!!

Cool New Phone

Are you looking for a new phone? Well, if you’re not in South Korea, don’t expect to see the new Samsung B900. This new phone offers a built in TV turner that doesn’t cost extra. Anywhere you go, you’re able to watch your favorite TV shows right were you are. That would be a very cool feature to have here in the US. According to PC world almost every new phone in South Korea is offering a built in TV tuner.

quickrewards.net

I found a new rewards website; quickrewards.net. For the most part, you complete surveys that don’t require you to purchase anything. You then get money for completely the survey. If you’re not into surveys, they also reward you for playing games, checking out websites, and several other ways. They offer paypal, amazon.com cards, and money other gift cards. You can also get other items, but mostly gift cards; Including walmart! I was only on the site for 2 days and made enough to purchase a $5 amazon.com card.
Check it out!!!

Worlds First Solar Powered Laptob

Everyone seems to be concerned with the environment these days. That includes laptop producers. The GYY is the first solar powered laptop. Currently it is only sold in Europe. Before you go running out to go get one, consider some of its specs. It only has 128 MB ram, and a 400 MHz processor. As PC World says, some smart phones have more power.
To keep the environmental theme going on, the casings are made out of 100% biodegradable material. Here is a link to the PC World article: click

Holographic Projector

What if you didn’t have to turn around to check your blind spot while driving? You say that will never happen unless you want to wreck right? Well, now there is a device that tells you the exact distance between you and the closest vehicle. The device was created by Light Blue Optics. They presented their little device at the Society for Information Display’s Vehicles and Photons 2009 symposium held in Dearborn, Michigan. It is designed to be projected onto a mirror, but it can also be displayed on a windshield. Don’t expect to be seeing this too soon though. It’s still a couple years away from development.

Here is a HUD system currently used

Here is a little more info on the device: Click Here

Newest iphone App

You have all probably heard about the competitions held where teams compete with cars controlled by GPS. Well, now those vehicles are being driven with an iphone. Scientists at Berlin’s Free University came up with the technology that enabled them to drive the vehicle with the iphone. The vehicle is a Chrysler mini-van. It is loaded with computers that send a wi-fi signal to the iphone. The van has been converted to drive-by-wire instead of the more conventional cable driven style, which allows the app to work. The van was originally used for the DARPA challenge in 2007, so most of the technology was already in the van. This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while! Here is a video of the van!