The Tablet Winds Are Changing For Everyone, Including Apple And Microsoft

Tablets are the way of the future... right? Well that would be the case if you asked just about anyone who uses them. Some experts would say otherwise unfortunately. Tablets have come a long way since Apple came along and introduced the iPad back in 2010. Ever since that point, an entirely new category was opened up for other tech companies to come along and develop new products in. Over time that have been a few changes though. Certain companies can only stay on top for so long. We've known that Microsoft was the top dog tech company for years and years. The PC was good to go but again, times have changed. PC's aren't as sought after as they used to be. The tablet sales are also going downhill a little bit, even for Apple. So Microsoft and Apple have something to worry about now... don't they?

Well, yes and no.

Microsoft
Microsoft hasn't had the best luck lately. With the recent deal between IBM and Apple, the funeral for PC's has been set. Think about this. Just with the way that technology has gone more mobile, the days of stationary computing are gone. That's just the facts. Microsoft recently killed off it's attempts at a mini tablet with the death of the Surface Mini. This is a big deal for Microsoft. The small screen tablet market has been filled up with other companies' products, such as Apple's iPad Mini or Google's Nexus 7. Since these tablets are already well established on the market, Microsoft wouldn't be making the best investment should they've decided to release it. No one would've taken notice since they're 2 years late and the fact that their operating system's staple office programs don't work very well on small screen tablets.

Apple
Recently there have been reports of Apple's iPad sales going down. This has led experts to think that the iPad is on its way out. They couldn't be more wrong. The way that we deal with tablets is oddly reminiscent of the way that we deal with most other computing technology. Yes, I feel that tablets are basically smartphones without the phone part, but they aren't dealt with in the same manner. What I mean by this is that we deal with our tablets the same way we deal with our laptops and computers. We don't normally replace our laptops or computers every 2 years like we do with our phones. Because of this, this is going to cause a lull in sales over a particular amount of time. Not to mention the fact that people don't just trash their tablets after their done with them. They typically pass them down in order to save money. So the sales have slowed but people are still buying tablets, just not as much as they used to.

What Does This Mean For Both Of These Companies?
Apple doesn't really have much to worry about. Mainly because they are Apple and until another company one ups them, they will always be a fashion statement in terms of the most advanced tech. They will continue to make more tablet iterations of the iPad. I'm sure we can expect to see the iPad Air 2 some time soon. The only thing is that the sales might still fade unless they are in the holiday season to boost sales. Microsoft is a different story. People don't resort to Microsoft for their mobile technology needs like they do for Apple and Samsung. Microsoft has the Surface Pro 3 out and even though it's been getting good reviews, it's still not everyone's first choice. The Windows phones don't seem to be doing well either. Naturally, Microsoft is just a PC company and unless they are able to create something game changing for the mobile technology world, they're going to be out of luck in terms of sales.

The tablet market is going through a change right now, and only the top companies will remain in the game. Apple will be fine until someone knocks them off of their throne, but Microsoft looks to be on the ropes in comparison. Time will only tell how long Microsoft will last, and what will become of the current tablet market and it's future.

www.RentOurTablets.com Specializes In All Kinds Of Tablet Rentals Contact Us Today At 888-736-8301

Apple's WWDC 2014 Is Tomorrow, And It Looks To Be The Biggest And Best One Yet!

Tomorrow is the day. Finally, the Apple WWDC for 2014 is here! This particular convention is one that you will be talked about for a while after it finishes. We all know Apple to be the top dog in terms of consumer electronics and tech devices, so we know for sure that this year's event will be a big one. You have to figure that there have already been quite a lot of rumors surrounding Apple recently. With the iWatch consistently talked about around the internet, the recent deal they made with the one and only Dr. Dre for his Beats, and the talk of a new iOS, this should be quite the conference. Since the deal isn't finalized with Dr. Dre yet, we probably shouldn't expect to see much, if anything at all, about the incorporation of the Beats into Apple's technology.

While we might not get to see anything with the Beats take the stage yet, there is still quite a bit to look forward to.

Arguably the biggest part of the conference will be the new iOS and OS X. Whenever there is a new update to be had regarding software, you can expect Apple to give it everything they've got and then some. You can also expect a slew of critics and tech experts standing by to find any and all flaws in the software that they can. All obviousness aside, the iOS 8 software is sure to get many people excited. This is the biggest update since iOS 7, and we all know how the design overhaul for that update went. Needless to say, I don't foresee Apple making the iOS 8 software changes as crazy as the iOS 7 were, but I'm sure that there will be a few different key features accompanying it. OS X 10.10 will be undergoing the same type of design overhaul that iOS saw with the iOS7 update. The new OS X update will also be seeing a name change as well. It's still not specified yet, but we will be looking at the new OS X Yosemite or OS X El Cap in the near future.

Naturally, we can all look forward to some new hardware being announced to go along with the new software. There are some out there who believe that we won't be seeing any type of hardware coming out during the event. I tend to believe otherwise, simply due to the fact that Apple always has SOME sort of new hardware being announced at the WWDC events. Whether it be an upgraded version of the Mac Pro or a new Macbook of sorts, I'm sure there will be something.

There is also disbelief that Apple will show the new iWatch at the event. I disagree here as well. The rumors have spread around enough, and Apple is already quite late to the wearable fray as it is. If they plan on keeping up with the other companies that are already pushing the wearable trend to further their respective businesses, then they need to get in the game now. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S5, along with a few wearables, at the Upacked event this past February. It would seem unwise of Apple to NOT show the iWatch.

Whether there will be a showing of the new product, or new hardware at all, has yet to be determined, but we will all find out tomorrow at 10 AM. No matter what, this event is sure to not disappoint!

For All Technology Rentals For Your Next Event Contact www.Rentacomputer.com Today at 800-736-8772 Or Fill Out An Express Quote Online!

Source.

The Future Of Technology Could Change As Silicon Goes Down, And Graphene Goes Up!

Here's something that we never normally think about. Whenever you are surfing the web on your laptop, playing Angry Birds on your tablet, or playing Black Ops II on your Playstation 3, do you ever stop and think what is making all of that technology work? 9 times out of 10 the answer is going to be a no. We don't ever really think about how something works as long as it works. However, inside your favorite devices are multitudes of different transistors and microchips that make it possible for your tech to do what it does. Almost everything it mad out of something called silicon. A readily available resource that is conductive enough to have everything work properly, but not conductive enough to fry all of the electronic inner workings. While silicon is definitely the "go to" resource for any real tech company, our friends over at Samsung may have found something that could knock silicon off of the map

Is anyone familiar with something called graphene? No? Not shocking as it isn't something that tech companies use very often.

Graphene is a pretty amazing little material. We are talking about something that is actually HARDER than diamond and with only the thickness of an atom. It's conductivity levels are through the roof and has the potential to, ultimately replace silicon. The only limitation that has been found with this amazing little metal is it's size. Because of it's small size, the qualities that it possesses can't really be replicated and mass produced to benefit electronic products for consumers. Samsung however may have cracked the code to the whole "miniscule" problem.

Researchers at some of Samsung's facilities have found a way to grow the crystal on a "large area, single crystal wafer scale". What does this mean exactly? One word: Synthesize. Simply by finding a way to "grow" and copy, or synthesize, the graphene crystal, Samsung has effectively created a way to properly utilize the material despite its small stature. Now, while synthesizing most materials tends to deteriorate some of the materials natural properties, that hasn't been the case for Samsung's graphene endeavors. By synthesizing the material upon a semiconductor, it has been able to retain all of it's properties without deteriorating later.

Samsung isn't new to graphene either. It's in almost every display to date. That iPad or iPhone that you're reading this article on? Yup. Graphene in it. There is one drawback to the material though, aside from the small size. The fact that it is SO conductive that it's almost TOO conductive. There is no real "energy gap" like with silicon. Since this material is so super conductive, it almost can't really be turned "off", even with the help of transistors. The transistors are what is used to help maintain power within the materials so that they don't fry the inner workings of the devices. Remember, there can be a thing as too much power.

Some scientists within the Samsung research facilities might be onto something when they say that they could "dope" the material. By "doping" it, they'll add chemicals to the material in order to tone down it's conductive nature, however testing is still going on as they aren't sure how the "doping" will affect the other properties.

Silicon is slowly becoming more and more scarce, and graphene is starting to looking really inviting. Should Samsung be able to work graphene into their products and start becoming more reliant on that instead of silicon, we might be in for a very different future in terms of our technology.

For Short Term Meeting Technology Rentals For Your Business Contact Rentacomputer.com 

At 800-736-8772

Source.

Magnetic Materials Could Make Computers 1,000 Times More Powerful

If you have ever had to actually use your laptop on your lap, you know all too well that they can produce a ton of heat, especially when the processor is working hard. No matter how advanced computer technology gets, the amount of heat that a computer produces is something we can't seem to get away from. If you think about it, all of the extra heat given off is just wasted energy that could be used for something else. A team of engineers at UCLA have found a way to make integrated circuits more efficient using a class of magnetic materials that are called multiferroics.

Basically, everything you use daily, like your computer, phone, TV, and many other things, relies on tons of transistors packed together making an integrated circuit. When chained together, transistors act as logic gates. The energy passing through these transistors results in large amounts of heat and loss of electrons. There really shouldn't be a way around it, but multiferroic materials have found a way to bypass this.

By simply applying an alternate voltage, a multiferroic material can be switched on or off. Doing this allows it to carry power to different parts through spinning electrons instead of actually moving them. This effect is call a "spin wave bus". The energy of the wave moves in, but the actual molecules don't have to move at all. It is a little bit hard to understand, but trust me... that's how it works.

Do You Need More Power For Your Next Office Project? Click Here To Check Out The Cost Saving Options On Your Rentals From www.Rentacomputer.com!

There was actually an experiment that the team did to test the ability of the materials to keep a stable spin wave bus. The device that they used in this experiment was made of nickel-based film on a piezoelectric substrate. The initial voltage is applied here to generate the spin wave. In the middle of the chip they used for the experiment was a 5-micrometer-wide ferromagnetic strip, which is where everything happens. The strip is the waveguide for the spin wave bus and directs power from one section to another without moving any electrons at all.

The experiment worked and successfully generated a voltage-driven spin wave. It is still a super long way away from replacing a regular charge current, but the team thinks that the improved efficiency of this method could make processors 1,000 times more efficient at very least. This would mean that there could be a whole new generation of computers that could work so much harder with a lot less power. The possibilities are endless.

Sony Gives Up On The PC Market

Times are tough for everyone in every industry these days, and even huge companies that are making the PCs that you use every day are no exception. There are a ton of companies out there doing the same thing, and less people have extra money to upgrade to the latest and greatest things that are coming out. When your company is struggling with a business that isn't even your main priority anymore, it's probably about time to give it up. And that's exactly what Sony is doing. They are selling their PC business to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners.

Sony has previously came out and said that they were talking to Lenovo about joining forces, so it's a little bit odd that Vaio isn't being sold to another huge PC brand. That makes the whole thing a bit more surprising. But, if you really think about it, the PC market isn't doing that well at all. In 2013 the entire PC market went down by 10%, even after 316 million PCs were sold.

When Sony announced the sale of Vaio, they spoke on the huge changes in the global PC industry and also stated that smartphones an tablets were the number one concern of the company. They have been moving more toward the mobile side of tech, and that's where they need to aim their focus.

If this news surprised you, then you may have quite a few more surprises headed your way. It's very likely that we will see many more huge brands doing the exact same thing as the industry keeps changing. Everyone was blown away when IBM sold it's PC business and when HP said that they were going to do the same thing as well. But for most people, this probably makes more sense than those situations, because Sony has made themselves a top contender in other markets that are far more important.

The craziest thing about the move that may make a few people really sad, is that even though Vaio will continue, it will not be widely available. Mainly, it will be available in Japan, and that's about it until they decide otherwise. So, this spring is the last time you'll ever see Vaios on the shelves.

Sony made good computers. They were even doing a lot of the same things that Apple is doing now, but years before. It's been made known that Steve Jobs himself even wanted Sony to use Apple's operating system on their machines! They weren't always the hottest seller, because they were fairly pricey and basically no different than any other computer on the market when it came to a lot of specs. But with the high price tag came an expensive looking design. Having a Vaio was almost like making a fashion statement.

Though it seems like a sad day in the PC world, something new will more than likely pop up next week that will excite us and make us forget that Sony ever made computers. Luckily for us, this is one of the fastest moving industries ever. There is never enough time to be sad.

For Short Term Sony Technology Rentals Click Here Or Call Rentacomputer.com At 800-736-8772

Apple's all new 12" MacBook and a higher-res sixth-gen iPad for 2014

Apple has a newly designed 12-inch MacBook featuring a high-resolution display, and a new 9.7-inch sixth-generation iPad with an even higher pixel count than the most current Retina display. Both are to be released next year according to knowledgeable insider Ming-Chi Kuo.

Kuo, who is an an analyst working for KGI Securities, has said that Apple has a ton of major new products in the works for 2014. The biggest one being the new 12-inch MacBook which will feature what he said is an "ultra-slim clamshell form factor."

He says this new and improved MacBook will bring the best of both worlds from both the portability of the 11-inch MacBook Air and the greater productivity brought by the 13-inch model. The display is said to be up to par with Apple's high-resolution MacBook Pro Retina display.

Kuo says that the newest MacBook being worked on will "redefine laptop computing once again following the milestone created by the MacBook Air."

Despite all the rumors that Apple will probably introduce a notebook powered by its custom A-series chips like the ones found in the iPhone and iPad, Kuo made it clear that he does not expect that the new 12-inch MacBook will run on an A-series chip. Instead, he thinks that the new MacBook will feature a traditional Intel CPU.

He has also revealed that Apple is currently working on a new sixth-generation iPad that will feature a higher pixel-per-inch count than the current 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display. Going against the recent rumors yet again, he doesn't expect Apple to launch a 12-inch iPad next year.

The sixth-generation iPad is expected to launch in late 2014, and will cram in as much as 40 percent more pixels than the current iPad's Retina display.

Inside the Apple supply chain, he is expecting the company Parade Technology to benefit from an large amount of embedded DisplayPort technology in the 2014 lineup. Kuo said eDP, which is a standardized display interface that makes graphics processors interface with display panels, will more than likely play a large role in the company's products next year.

"We think Parade will defend its status as Apple's sole eDP provider going into 2014, making it one of the top stories in the Apple supply chain," Kuo wrote in a research note.

Kuo has quite the track record of accurately revealing Apple's future plans. He was the first person to reveal that Apple would retire its 17-inch MacBook Pro. He also correctly forecast Apple's fall 2012 product lineup in its entirety, and his predictions for Apple's 2013 launch schedule made in January have thus far proven 100 percent correct.

Apple iPad vs. Motorola XOOM Android Honeycomb tablet

android honeycomb tablet Videos

MobileBurn.com - So now that the Apple iPad has some real competition from the Motorola XOOM, how do the devices stack up? We take a look at the hardware and some of the software differences between the two tablets, showing the differences between the Apple iOS way and the Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb way.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Connect with me online :D Google+ bit.ly Twitter bit.ly Facebook on.fb.me Recently I got my hands on some android devices so I decided to give you guys my favorite android applications optimized for android honeycomb tablets. Viewsonic Gtab Tech Specs bit.ly -App Downloads- Dragon Fly bit.ly AirAttack HD Part 1 bit.ly Sprinkle bit.ly Battleheart bit.ly Apparatus bit.ly

Tablets and accessories for Apple products

by bigdigo

Tablets and accessories for Apple products:

Article by Niki

Tablets and accessories for Apple products - Advertising - Display Advertising

Search by Author, Title or Content

Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title









Home
Submit Articles
Author Guidelines
Publisher Guidelines
Content Feeds
RSS Feeds
FAQ
Contact Us

Since it has been invented in 2002, tablet goes popular rapidly. It is multi-functional but is light and small. Tablet is featured of its powerful handwriting input, voice identification and mobility.

Yooyel, the innovator in the electronic market, provides all kinds of tablets which can meet the needs of a wide range of consumers.

Yooyel sells all the popular models, including Malata Z Pad - Android 2.2 Dual Core Tablet, C-MID Cloud - Android 2.1 Tablet, Saturn I - HD Android 2.3 Tablet, Aurora - Windows 7 PC Tablet, Furious - 1.2GHz Android 2.3 Tablet etc.

If you are interested intablets, Yooyel.com is your best choice.

You need a case that is cheap, good-looking and of course protective to protect and decorate your Apple products. Your are looking for something funny? Something creative? Something stylish? Yooyel is your best choice.

As an innovator in the electronic market, Yooyel sells all kinds of cases for Apple products. Any material, either cotton or silicon; any style, either cartoon, diamond decorated or creative; any colour, red, yellow, green, blue or a combination of these. Yooyel has any type of cases that is able to meet all your needs.

What are you waiting for? Go to Yooyel.com to buy the case your desire!

As a member of the i-family, by i-family, I mean those who have Apple products, iphone, ipad, ipod, itouch etc, sometimes, we need a case to protect our i-products, or just to make it look more handsome. Sometimes, we want to buy another battery. And sometimes, we need a screen protector or something else.

Are you upset that you can not find a professional seller that sells all these accessories? Yooyel, the innovator in the electronic market, provides all kinds of Apple accessories, for Macbook, iphone4, iphone 3G, ipad, ipod etc. From power, battery, case, screen protector etc. Anything you need, Yooyel offers it.

Go to Yooyel.com now, and save it as a bookmark. Next time, anything you need for your i-products, just go to Yooyel.com and click it!

The best seller in the tablet category is Furious - 1.2GHz Android 2.3 Tablet with 8 Inch Touch Screen (1080P) You can't miss it!

For those of you who want to know, yes this is a Google Android Tablet, it is Google licensed and you will be able to download all kinds of apps from the real android market and it is licensed with Google.You can also download apps from Amazon Android Market, and g5e.com. There are a couple of cool hidden object games at g5e.com. This tablet also came preloaded with loats of apps and shortcuts including MoboPlayer, Rthunder2,Email,Skype. You can also downloaded Angry Birds, Sudoku Etc, MoboPlayer does play all forms of media.

About the Author

Contact: Niki skype: xu.yanchenzi email: nikixu@yooyel.com

Use and distribution of this article is subject to our Publisher Guidelines
whereby the original author's information and copyright must be included.

Niki

RSS Feed





Report Article





Publish Article





Print Article





Add to Favorites











Article Directory
About
FAQ
Contact Us
Advanced Search
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

GoArticles.com

Refurbished iPads for Sale Apple - Where To Get One

by Istvan

Refurbished iPads for Sale Apple - Where To Get One:

Article by Grisel Zula

Refurbished iPads for Sale by Apple - Where To Get One - Technology - Electronics

Search by Author, Title or Content

Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title









Home
Submit Articles
Author Guidelines
Publisher Guidelines
Content Feeds
RSS Feeds
FAQ
Contact Us

Just what can make a terrific gadget to buy now a days? To be honest it's the Apple iPad obviously. Created for nobody in particular except anyone which would like to purchase one and finds a cause to obtain it. An iPad from Apple is currently an absolutely legendary device to get in this time in spite of this like most things such as it they are fairly expensive to own so this essay is centered on just what the iPad is.

Just what exactly the iPad is able to do.

The things you can do on the iPad and about shopping for refurbished iPads available to buy that one can locate on the internet.

And so refurbished Apple iPads. Are you looking for one of these and these really worth buying? Generally speaking that depends solely on you actually obviously. Just what I means by this is whether you are the breed of consumer that wants to get a hold of brand spanking new things right after they get announced and / or be contented owning something which is pre-used or secondhand or in the situation of an iPad has been refurbished. And also is the cost variation obviously. Getting yourself a refurbished iPad is going to be far more affordable as compared to paying for it brand-new.

When it's straight through Apple then you'll get a warranty on it also. For that reason if you do not mind that your iPad is refurbished and wishing to lower your costs since you could be living on a little spending budget then yes a refurbished iPad is right for you.

Is Buying a Refurbished iPad Worth Doing?

This totally is based on if you'd like to get lower prices or do not and you're pleased with the purchase of a gadget that has been utilized before and or refurbished by Apple. On the subject of refurbishing a pre-owned iPad tablet Apple know exactly what they're doing. The iPad will be painstakingly examined through numerous steps and tend to even have things substituted for more better performing spare parts then as expected, cleaned up and then re-packaged and resold just as before onto you at a more inexpensive selling price in comparison with exactly what the brand new RRP pricing would be.

The iPad is generally useful, simple and pleasurable for nearly all people. Younger children can use it to study on, older kids can utilize it to listen to audio tracks on it, or even make and record their very own songs and vids. You can view video clips on it to yourself or together with someone in bed for instance or just like a video panel everyone in your house may view.

Also it can be put into use by seniors for what ever simple reason like web site shopping, reading all emails or interacting by means of web 2 . 0 applications. It is usually used and treasured both by personal consumers and industry men and women such as Health professionals, Barristers, Builders, Aviators and Mechanics etc.

However let us remember to mention it's usually good big fun for playing gaming applications on similar to Shooting games, Racers, Adventure, Puzzle or Skill games etcetera.

There's practically thousands and thousands of "applications" both for small business and pleasure use to install.

And if believe that you fall under any of these descriptions and would make use of the iPad in just one of these ways and wish to get lower prices too then sure enough acquiring a second hand or reconditioned iPad is definitely right for you and definitely well worth it. But whenever you might be agreed upon the affair where exactly can you find refurbished iPads for sale on the web today?

Exactly What Are Refurbished iPads?

Refurbished products are customer returns. A bigger amount of those gadgets have not been utilized.

A few might for example, be unwelcomed presents or just where buyers have nothing more than decided to return it which have then simply been returned to Apple. These are checked out, graded and then repaired if needed and reboxed along with all original typical accessories. They can include minimal cosmetic scratches that do not effect or impede the functionality at all. All refurbished products would be clearly labeled within the description. In some cases the item is still in the initial store packing that can be crumbled, or scuffed.

Best Places To Purchase Refurbished iPads?

Apple provide refurbished iPads to purchase.

For illustration they have a refurbished iPad having Wi-Fi + 3G with 64GB for only

7 inch tablet vs 10 inch tablet typing speed comparison - Blackberry Playbook vs Apple iPad

10 inch tablet Videos

Full post - www.alltouchtablet.com Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com or Subscribe on Facebook: www.facebook.com . 7 inch tablet vs 10 inch tablet typing speed comparison - Blackberry Playbook vs Apple iPad using virtual keyboards. Testing was done in portrait, landscape mode and with one hand on the iPad, simulating real life use, but without special chars.

We take a look at Vizio's new 10-inch tablet. See the best new gadgets from CES 2012 at The Verge: www.theverge.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Apple iPad, Tablet, Hybrid, Laptop, Netbook, or Notebook?

by pigpogm

Apple iPad, Tablet, Hybrid, Laptop, Netbook, or Notebook?: tablet pc price

An impressive range but which is right for you?

I have always been impressed with the Apple iPad, Tablets and countless other versions put out by the vast spectrum of computer manufactures. There is very much something for everyone, but it is important that you the prospective buyer understands the differences and chooses wisely.

Apple iPad, Tablets:

The iPad and Tablet are very much in a class of their own. A great idea for many, but if you need something that is a little more perky and versatile then there are plenty of options available for you. The main attraction of these is in being compact, light weight, and having a relatively long battery life. On the other hand they have limited hard drive storage with a current maximum of only 64 Gig. These are fine for "Surfing the Net," sending and receiving emails and playing around with a plethora of boutique programs.

The small 64 Gig hard drive renders devices of this nature useless for me in my line of work. To give you some idea, storage of a 1 hour 30 min MP4 movie takes up about 5 Gigabytes alone, while my basic essential programs on my desktop take up just over 85 Gig. If your heart is set on an iPad or Tablet then ensure it has both a USB port and a HDMI socket of some description. These will come in handy, particularly if you plan to take your device with you on your travels. The bigger the hard drive the better. For me a USB port is essential. Prices range from as little as $ 250.00 up to $ 1,200.00 AUD/USD.

The Apple iPad 3 at a glance:

Aside from an "Over Charging" issue, I can only recommend a personal appraisal before finalising any purchase, especially if you are considering an iPad or one of the vast arrays of Tablets. Again the new Apple iPad 3 has a limited hard drive 64Gig and no native USB or Video output socket. It does however come with a USB to Apple Dock connector cable, and boasts of battery life of up to 10 hours on a single charge. Do not hesitate to ask questions, It is important to get the details on the iPad 3 charging issue, and more importanly what is being done to address it.

Transformer hybrid tablet with keyboard docking station:

These consist of a tablet with a keyboard docking station. A good idea but the brands I looked at all had one major problem, they were clumsy to use, and in short the "Tablet" component was continually falling off the docking station mount rendering them close to useless for any practical application. Prices range anywhere from $ 500.00 to $ 1,500.00 USD/AUD. All those that I have looked at are far too fiddly for my liking.

Laptops:

Nowadays these are quite good value for money, with relatively large hard drive capacity, long battery life, and many now faster and more powerful than some home PC's. These are a great option to have if you do not intend buying a dedicated desktop PC for your everyday home or business use. Prices range anywhere from $ 600.00 to $ 3,400.00 USD/AUD depending on your needs. My only concern is that some of these tend to overheat when left on for a while; it is well worth enquiring about that aspect before making any purchasing.

Notebooks and Netbooks:

These are little gems, small, and compact usually with a 10 inch screen, decent hard drives ranging from 120Gig to 500Gig, what sets them apart from the rest is their massive power to weight ratio. Apple iPads and Tablets are very close to the same size and weight, but the added advantage of between 2 to 3 USB Ports puts them way in front. Almost all have a video output of some description, and usually a HDMI Socket. What really surprises me is speed and power of these tiny devices. Although in a slightly different category to the iPads and Tablets, I believe that they are a much better buy than their iPad, and Tablet, counterparts. Prices range from as little as $ 300.00 up to $ 1,500.00 USD/AUD.

Specifications Common to Laptops, Netbooks, Notebooks and Hybrids Hardware:

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Hard drive 250 Gig plus, 2 to 4 Gig RAM Plus, USB, HDMI, SD Card slot.

Software:

There are an impressive range of "Operating Systems" depending on what type of device you purchase. One that has caught my attention is the OEM "Windows 7 Starter." This is a little ripper and there is no reason why you shouldn't be content with it as your dedicated Operating System, There are two main restrictions between this and Windows 7 Home, one being that you cannot change the desktop background, The other being that the program is 32 bit and as a result will only read up to a little over 2 Gigabytes of RAM.

Pros:

Small, light, and compact with a long battery life. Wifi is a great asset if you can get that option.

Cons:

Tablets and iPads generally have a small hard drives of 64 Gig or less. The absence of a native USB port on the Ipad is enough to put me off ever purchasing anything from that range.

Conclusion:

Everyone has different needs. There is something for everyone, with plenty of brands, styles and prices to choose from. USB and a HDMI port's are important as is a decent hard drive capacity greater than 120 Gigabytes. Choose carefully, and don't be afraid to ask questions. If you are buying direct from a retailer then there is usually plenty of room to haggle. Retailers will be well aware that you can get a better deal by going online and are usually prepared to fight hard to get your business.

Article by: Brendan Mckenna - Outstanding

Professional Writing:
- Articles- Product Reviews, News, Documentary.
- Editing - Written and Photographic.
- Website Design and Build - Including SEO and Statistic Counts.
- Concise Instruction Booklets, Quick Reference Guides.
Copyright: Brendan Mckenna 21 March 2012 Warrnambool Australia

Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brendan_Mckenna

Tablet Pc Price Videos

Apple Tablet Review of the IPad

by Ed Yourdon

Apple Tablet Review of the IPad: wifi tablet reviews

Now that the apple tablet iPad has been revealed to the public and the initial industry buzz has subsided, should consumers start planning on purchasing Apple's latest toy? The general public still has to wait two months for the opportunity to buy the apple tablet and the big question is will the iPad become another iPod or iPhone and change the technology game or will it disappear into oblivion like the Apple Pippin? The professional reviews are in, and what they uncovered with their initial impressions might surprise you.

The Good

Familiarity is the key selling point for the Apple Tablet. The iPad runs a modified version of the current operating system used in the iPhone and iPod Touch. The tablet will synch all your iTunes files, charge and connect using the firmly established white 30 pin connection cord, allow you to purchase applications from the pre existing app store you are used to and the iPad will even transfer the songs, videos, games and helpful apps that you already legally bought (avoiding a "double dip" of a dual purchase for the same content).

The screen resolution is beautiful. Every apple tablet review gushes about the 1024 x 768 high resolution display of the iPad's 9.7 inch touch screen. The majority of the other technological specs are designed to impress. The CPU clocks in at 1 GHz and provides plenty of lightning quick power for a handheld device. The built in wireless devices on the tablet, WiFi and Bluetooth, will connect and run just as seamlessly as the current generation iPhones and iPods.

The Bad

Get ready for the bad, because there is plenty to complain about with the new iPad. Storage comes in three dainty sizes, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. Regardless of how Apple tries to spin the size of the internal hard drives, these are tiny for a product intended to compete in the netbook market. USB drives come in comparable sizes for a fraction of the cost (another issue with the iPad, but this is true of most apple products). Enjoy watching TV shows and movies on the go? With the minimal hard drive space the apple tablet can barely hold a dozen movies and a single season of the average television show. This won't truly be a problem though as the battery life is expected to last less than 10 hours under heavy use. Basically, it won't last a full day under consistent usage with a full charge.

The Ugly

Deal breaker time, and there are plenty. No built in USB ports, no flash support for web pages, no webcam, no SMS text messaging, no Skype video conferences or calls and monthly fees to access the exclusive AT&T 3G network are just a few. But nothing pales in comparison to the lack of multi-tasking. To put it simply, the touch screen miniature apple tablet with the power of a netbook, same size as a netbook, costing twice as a much as the average netbook, designed to bridge the gap between cell phones (iPhones) and laptops (Macbooks) CANNOT RUN MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION AT A TIME! For a product designed as mobile device, the inability to run multiple applications at the same time is without a doubt its greatest flaw.

Wasted Potential versus Crushing Reality

Every apple tablet review speaks of the potential of the iPad. It has the potential to be apple's next big game changer, but its apparent shortcomings and suspiciously missing norm applications and hardware specs also leave the door open for a major flop. The best analogy I've come across compares the Apple iPad to a concept car. Similar to a pre-production concept car, the apple tablet iPad introduces plenty of new technology, great ideas, sleek and modern design but its implementation aims at lofty goals while ignoring the current market and reality. It's lacking in basic functionality and there are simply too many faults in the iPad's initial version. Essentially, wait until the multi-tasking is ironed out and for the iPad apple tablet version 2.

Frank Shepard is a user of geek technology such as the Apple Tablet [http://www.appletabletreview.org] and meticulously writes all his thoughts and impressions regarding the Apple Tablet iPad Review [http://www.appletabletreview.org].

Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Frank_Shepard

Wifi Tablet Reviews Videos

Apple Wins Permanent Ban on German Sales of Samsung Tablet

by Lynn Friedman

Apple Wins Permanent Ban on German Sales of Samsung Tablet:

Article by Liba456

Apple Wins Permanent Ban on German Sales of Samsung Tablet - Technology - Information Technology

Search by Author, Title or Content

Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title









Home
Submit Articles
Author Guidelines
Publisher Guidelines
Content Feeds
RSS Feeds
FAQ
Contact Us

Samsung must not sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany for the reason that it look too much like Apple's iPad 2, the area court in D

Seven Upcoming 10 Android Tablet Alternatives To The Apple iPad

by blogeee.net

Seven Upcoming 10 Android Tablet Alternatives To The Apple iPad: msi android tablet

With the introduction of Apple iPad in the gadget category, there have been a lot of other products emerging as well. The 10" inch android tablet category has blossomed and following are reviews of few of the best cheap tablet android purchase options available for the consumers:

HP Slate

Microsoft in collaboration with Hewlett Packard has launched a 10" android tablet that aims to give a tough time to its competitors. The distinction it has over other brands is that it will run Windows 7 which itself has taken the market by a storm. The easy usability of Windows 7 will definitely make HP Slate 10" android tablet very popular. It also has a very sleek and sexy design to suit the needs of all fashion goers.

Dell Streak

The Deal Streak is another one in the line of 10" android tablets that are going to go one step ahead of the others. It has inculcated mobile technology in the tablet which makes it way more useful than the other mentioned. It has variations in size and can be as small as only five inches. Streak is more in line with the current crop of latest mobile internet devices like the internet tablet series Archos has launched. This surely will be a step in a new direction for Dell if they could offer best cheap tablet android deal to its consumers.

Asus Eee Tablet

Being the pioneers in the notebook category, how could Asus stay behind? Their new 10" android tablet was launched last month has a special four button function on the main screen making it extremely easy to use. The strong name of Asus might be very helpful in achieving sales for 10" android tablet.

Compal Tablet

Another sensation in the 10" android tablet category is the Compal Tablet. It uses a high powered next-generation Tegra 2 processor NVIDIA which takes you into a completely new dimension of tablet usage. It has also integrated a device that can support 1080 video play back. Compal tablet boats long battery life and on-battery usage. Watch out for best cheap tablet android offers in the near future!

Notion Ink Adam

Notion Ink tablet is known for its screen technology Pixel Qi that integrates the use of a full color multi-touch screen which makes it a pleasure to use. The screen has low-power reflectors which make it readable even in sunlight!

MSI

This 10" android tablet is powered by the Tegra 2 processor and is a screen that offers maximum responsiveness. Users who find touch screens annoying; the MSI is surely the tablet for them.

Quanta

The Quanta 10" android tablet has integrated Wi-Fi and 3G-enabled that support all internet hot spot environments. Whether you are in a waiting lounge of a corporate office or a plane, this amazing technology supports internet usage of all sorts.

For more detailed review of the above mentioned 10 Android Tablet and to look for best cheap tablet android deals, make sure you visit tablet4android.com. It has all the relevant information to help you make a sensible decision.

Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ima_Johnson

Msi Android Tablet Videos

The iPad Supersite Delivers The Latest Headlines on the Apple iPad Tablet Computer

by Long Zheng

The iPad Supersite Delivers The Latest Headlines on the Apple iPad Tablet Computer:

Article by Frank Mantica

The iPad Supersite Delivers The Latest Headlines on the Apple iPad Tablet Computer - Technology - Gadgets and Gizmos

Search by Author, Title or Content

Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title









Home
Submit Articles
Author Guidelines
Publisher Guidelines
Content Feeds
RSS Feeds
FAQ
Contact Us

On January 27th 2010, Apple released the iPad, which is the revolutionary new tablet computer, picking up where the iPhone left off. Get the latest news headlines, inside info, product reviews and much more from the iPad Supersite.

Each day, we comb the internet in search of the best iPad news and articles and deliver them to you via the iPad Supersite. We hand-pick the stories that matter most to you and make sure that the site is completely free for you to use.

MacNN says: "Analysts have already begun adjusting their predictions and impressions regarding Apple's new iPad tablet, with the research group IDC anticipating worldwide sales of four million units this year. The group believes Apple may sell two million iPads just in the US market this year, with sales accelerating as the device gains momentum in the near future."

For the best in iPad news, point your web browser to http://www.ipadsupersite.com and bookmark it for the best in iPad news each and every day. The site is also optimized for an iPhone, should you visit the site with this other hot mobile device.

Keywords related to this content: rent laptop computer, laptop tablet computers, tablet laptop computers, hp tablet computers, laptop tablet computer, notebook tablet computers, tablet notebook computers, hp tablet computer, tablet computers, cheap tablet computer, toshiba tablet computer, tablet computer, best tablet computers, notebook tablet computer, tablet notebook computer, best tablet computer, acer tablet computers, tablet personal computer, microsoft tablet computer, computer drawing tablet, compaq tablet computer, computer writing tablet, pc tablet computer, tablet pc computer, pen tablet computer, tablet computer pen, acer tablet computer, tablets computer, tablet computer price, tablets computers, art tablet computer, tablet computer comparison, compare tablet computers, buy tablet computer, tablet computer review, tablet computer software, tablet computer reviews, 500 tablet pc laptop computer, a tablet computer, about tablet computers, and tablet for computer, are tablet computers

About the Author

On January 27th 2010, Apple released the iPad, which is the revolutionary new tablet computer, picking up where the iPhone left off. Get the latest news headlines, inside info, product reviews and much more from the iPad Supersite.

Use and distribution of this article is subject to our Publisher Guidelines
whereby the original author's information and copyright must be included.

Frank Mantica

RSS Feed





Report Article





Publish Article





Print Article





Add to Favorites











Article Directory
About
FAQ
Contact Us
Advanced Search
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

GoArticles.com

The HTC Flyer Offers A Great Alternative To The Apple iPad

by Axel Bührmann

The HTC Flyer Offers A Great Alternative To The Apple iPad: htc flyer tablet

As one of the most prolific and fastest growing companies in the smartphone industry, it was only a matter of time before HTC joined the tablet gold rush. Many companies are after a slice of the success that Apple has enjoyed with its famous iPad. The HTC Flyer represents the Taiwanese firm's efforts in this increasingly competitive market.

The HTC Flyer runs Android software, so it reflects an ongoing debate within the smartphone market; which is better, iOS or Android? Whilst the jury is still open, and the answer is really down to personal preference, there is no doubt that Apple products remain wildly popular. So how does the HTC Flyer fair against the likes of the Apple iPad? This article will give an overview of the features of the HTC Flyer, so you can make your own mind up.

One of the first things that you will notice is that the HTC Flyer is a stylish device. It is nicely finished with a silver trim, and the front is dominated by the LCD capacitive touchscreen. A pixel resolution of 600x 1024 ensures that the content on the screen is displayed in the utmost quality and clarity. At 7 inches, the screen is smaller than that of the iPad, but many will see this as an advantage. It makes the Flyer much easier to transport, whilst retaining the advantages of having a larger screen than a smartphone. The screen is easy to use and lightning fast thanks to a 1.5GHz processor. As an added bonus, the HTC Flyer also supports the use of a stylus pen. This is sure to prove handy for all kinds of people, from creative types who can draw using the appropriate applications, or for business users who wish to use a more precise method of data entry, for example when using a spreadsheet application.

32 GB of onboard storage is available at the users' disposal. This means that anything from business documents to music tracks and apps downloaded from Android Market can be stored on the device, all available at the users' fingertips. As an added bonus, users can also utilise the built in microSD slot to double the storage by installing a card of up to 32GB. For some, this will prove a massive bonus over the iPad, which offers no expandable storage.

Android Honeycomb is the operating system of choice on the HTC Flyer. Alongside the renowned HTC Sense UI and the aforementioned processor, a great user experience is assured. Thanks to the many thousands of apps from numerous categories available on Android Market, the sky is the limit in terms of functionality and customisation. Those who choose to use the device to its full potential are sure to find it useful for countless activities on a daily basis, be they in the workplace, or simply for entertainment purposes.

All the bells and whistles you would expect from such a high-end device are present; a built in digital camera (5 megapixels) and a front facing camera for video calls and self portrait photos (1.3 megapixels), super fast internet browsing by virtue of Wi-Fi and 3G connections and several location based services such as Google Maps, and social networking integration.

With Android Market growing rapidly, the HTC Flyer offers the hardware to take advantage of numerous apps. If you prefer Android over Apple products the HTC Flyer could prove the ideal device. That said, Samsung has also released the Galaxy Tab which is also powered by Android software, and Blackberry are soon to release their own tablet, called the Playbook.

Potential consumers are certainly spoilt for choice, with many operating systems and manufacturers represented in the tablet device market. The HTC Flyer however, encapsulates everything good about Android, and is worthy of serious consideration by anyone looking to buy a tablet in the near future.

Check out the best HTC Flyer deals and Blackberry Playbook deals

Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_C_Wesley

Htc Flyer Tablet Videos

Archos 5 Internet Tablet Vs Apple iPad - Tablet PC Comparison

by Josh Bancroft

Archos 5 Internet Tablet Vs Apple iPad - Tablet PC Comparison: tablet pc comparison

A brilliant invention from Apple; the iPad is the newest addition to Apple's touch-based computers. An iPad is a unique invention positioned between the iPod Touch and a laptop computer. There was a lot of enigma and also a lot of hype surrounding its release as to what would be its utility and where would it fit in our life. Post its release it has already achieved huge popularity especially among Mac lovers and has become the preferred alternative for older devices.

An Apple iPad has a 9.7" multi-touch LED screen having a backlit display, with the keyboard of a regular computer being substituted for a virtual one. The device is 9.5" long, 7.5" wide, and 0.5" thick with a 1024x768 screen resolution. Working on an A4 processor, it has flash storage worth 16-64 GB, Bluetooth 2.1 and 802.11n Wi-Fi support. The device weighs 1.6 LBs and runs on a modified version of the iPhone OS, having a 10-hour battery life. Sleek and stylish, the device is made of a combination of reinforced plastic and aluminum. It comes priced at $ 499.

The Archos 5 Internet Tablet PC on the other hand is an android powered device with a 5" screen incorporated with all the internet related features essential today. With a screen resolution of 800x480, the Archos 5 has a sleek design, but its real value is the software it runs on. It has Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth and USB 2.0. Other applications include email, contacts, web browser, Droid In, Twidroid, Ebuddy IM, Dailymotion, Quickpedia, calculator, alarm clock etc. With a flash memory of 8 to 32 GB, for those requiring additional storage there is also the option of 160 or 500 GB hard drive. The device comes priced at $ 250 for an 8GB version and $ 500 for a 500GB Archos 5 tablet PC. Powered by an ARM Cortex A8 processor @ 800 MHz, it can be compared to the 600 MHz processor found in iPhone 3GS.

The main difference between the iPad and the Archos 5 is that while the former has a LED screen with 1024x768 pixels display, the Archos 5 has a non-LED display with a screen resolution of 800x400 pixels only. But with its Android OS, the video quality of the Archos 5 is quite good. Using a 'resistive touch technology' the Archos 5 lacks on two aspects. Firstly, the tactile sensation is not that good with the finger sticking and causing a smudge. A sliding movement across the screen also requires greater pressure.

Secondly, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet does not support multi touch. On the other hand the iPad has a multi-touch screen with far better resolution, effects and amazing clarity. With a 9.7" display while the iPad does not exactly fit into a pocket, with a 5" display the Archos 5 technically does fit in a pocket. Again, the biggest drawback for the Archos 5 is that it offers no Mac support.

Looking for that perfect touch screen laptop [http://www.toptabletpcreviews.com] or a good tablet pc comparison? Head over and check out all the options you have available at our site today.

Joel Green is head of Internet Marketing for The Graham Marketing Group and assists businesses with building their brand through article, email, social media, and video marketing. If you are looking to increase your brand on line then contact him for a free on line video consultation. Marketing and Advertising is changing, and so should you.

Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J_A_Green

Tablet Pc Comparison Videos

Three Best Rated Pc Tablets Examined - Apple IPad, Blackberry Playbook, Galaxy Tab

by oliver regelmann

Three Best Rated Pc Tablets Examined - Apple IPad, Blackberry Playbook, Galaxy Tab:

Article by Alan Riley

Three Best Rated Pc Tablets Examined - Apple IPad, Blackberry Playbook, Galaxy Tab - Computers

Search by Author, Title or Content

Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title









Home
Submit Articles
Author Guidelines
Publisher Guidelines
Content Feeds
RSS Feeds
FAQ
Contact Us

In case you have up-to-date understanding of the technological breakthroughs around you or have curiosity about studying a variety of tablet pc review articles, you might of guessed through the name of this short article that I will go over each and every tablet pc and the operating computer software. ipad 2, a heir of ipad tablet pc has got the exact same software as many of the existing Apple solutions including iphone 4 as well as itouch. Your BlackBerry Playbook offers the BlackBerry Os that's developed for the tablet pc, last but not least the last tablet computer chosen with this tablet pc review is the Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet, which has a Google Android 3 platform. They're three of the top selling tablet computers found in the USA presently.

Out of your 3 regarded as for the tablet computer assessment, the most famous one indisputably is apple ipad 2. As compared to ipad, the precursor, ipad 2 is fairly swifter, thinner and less heavy. A up-to-date display screen image resolution, called the Retina Screen, will be 132 pixels for each inch as well as the screen size will be 9.7 inches across. A strong competitor with regards to the screen size is a Galaxy Tab with a capacitive touch screen quality with 1280x800. Two important flaws really worth referencing common by both items is the fact that the actual display is difficult to view inside sun rays and also after the initial few uses, the actual display screen is left with dirty finger marks. Comparatively, the other 2 tablet units considered with this evaluation, the actual Blackberry Playbook, with a a bit smaller screen size of 7 inches, delivers the better screen when used in direct sunlight.

Another primary element really worth speaking about in this pc tablet review will be the availability of application and the user-friendliness within the os. Avoiding all possible intricate explanations within this evaluation, the actual apps for ipad 2 that is suitable for the iOS are only provided by Apple's web store. This specific disadvantage was reviewed inside just about every product reviews of the original ipad and apple ipad 2. Regardless, the actual user-friendliness of the os is something no other tablet pcs has yet taken on.

Probably the most normally talked about fact of the Blackberry Playbook Tablet PC could be the lack of user-friendliness, which has a platform just like most BlackBerry handsets. In spite of the actual fact, the Playbook supports Java together with Adobe programs and also POSIX Os. Between the 3 items in this pc tablet evaluation, the actual winner during the area of user-friendliness along with application compatibility along with supply is the Samsung Galaxy Tablet with its Operating System platform developed for tablet pcs.

Having said that, there are few elements of the tablet pcs assessed with this pc tablet critique however every individual who has fascination with tablets will know the simple characteristics to think about inside a tablet computer are the screen size, the image resolution, the actual user friendliness and also program match ups on the system. There are lots of additional pc tablet evaluations which particularly discuss in detail every single feature with the product but it's generally better to filter your options by examining general side by side comparisons before studying on in further points.

About the Author

Look at Which Tablet PCs to find the Best 10" Tablet PCs available to buy.

Use and distribution of this article is subject to our Publisher Guidelines
whereby the original author's information and copyright must be included.

Alan Riley

RSS Feed





Report Article





Publish Article





Print Article





Add to Favorites











Article Directory
About
FAQ
Contact Us
Advanced Search
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

GoArticles.com

New iPhone in Q4; Amazon working on 10-inch tablet; Apple loses German lawsuit battle and more!

samsung 10 inch tablet Videos

VOTE NOW for your favorite smartphone: www.phonedog.com Verizon CFO Fran Shammo hinted during the Verizon Q2 2012 earnings call that the next iPhone could be coming Q4 of this year. This isn't too surprising since we've been expecting the next iPhone to launch sometime around the end of the year, but at least we have some more official confirmation of that. In other Apple news, the company has suffered some losses in the European courts. A German judge ruled that the Motorola XOOM does not infringe on the iPad's design and a UK judge has ordered Apple to publish a notice both online and in multiple British newspapers and magazines stating that Samsung's Galaxy Tab does not copy the iPad's design. This could be a wake-up call for Apple. All of this news and more is discussed in this week's episode of The Dog Pound. Carriers said to be testing nano-SIMs to prep for new iPhone, Verizon CFO hints at possible Q4 debut www.phonedog.com ____________________________________________ Motorola XOOM doesn't infringe on Apple iPad design, German court rules www.phonedog.com Apple must post notice of ruling that Samsung's Galaxy Tab doesn't copy iPad, UK judge says www.phonedog.com ____________________________________________ AT&T Mobile Share data plans due to arrive in late August www.phonedog.com ____________________________________________ HTC EVO 3D, EVO Design 4G to begin receiving Android 4.0 updates "by early August" www.phonedog.com Nexus S Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update now ...
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Quick look at the Samsung Galaxy TAB 7.0 Plus Android Honeycomb tablet after unboxing. Size comparison with the new iPad and the Blackberry Playbook, walkthrough of the ports and buttons and comments about overall design. Compared to 10 inch tablets like the iPad 3, the Samsung Galaxy TAB 7.0 Plus is half the size and approximately the same thickness. This is a consumer friendly design with great build quality.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Google Steals Senior Apple Executive for Project

Google is definitely one of the most prominent and influential technology businesses in the world. I can't think of anybody who doesn't use the Google search engine on a daily basis and the features like Gmail, Google+, Google Docs and others make the site all the more accessible for everybody.

Being the technological giant that it is, it isn't surprising that Google is always scouting for new talent, trying to get the very best possible employees on its team. In many cases this results in Google stealing some of the best and brightest minds in the industry away from other companies, including the almighty Apple.

Apple is the most recent victim of a Google acquisition as the Cupertino company has just lost its Senior Director of Project Integrity Simon Prakash to Google. At the moment it is unclear why exactly Google wants or needs Prakash. It could be for some new intellectual property or it could be to simply weaken Apple by stealing away a great mind. VentureBeat has noted that the project Prakash was brought on for is, unsurprisingly, a secret one.

In addition to that, VentureBeat says that this is the first time that Google has been able to convince a senior employee to leave Apple. There are many reasons for that. One could be that Google never made a good enough offer but I'm betting that people were just too afraid to walk out on Steve Jobs. What's more interesting is that this job deal comes right at the time the Department of Justice is investigating both Apple and Google, as well as a host of other companies, for having a proposed agreement to not go after each other's employees. It is rumored that this agreement was put in place to keep salaries in the industry low while also limiting competition.

Prakash has worked at Apple for the last eight years and was also responsible for product quality across all of the company's product lines. It has also been said that Prakash started his employment at Google today. Given his past at Apple, Prakash may very well be in charge of overseeing Motorola's Android devices though this is just speculation.

Source: Slash Gear - Google swipes Apple senior director of project integrity
Engadget - Report: Google hires Apple exec to work on 'secret project'
VentureBeat - Google hires a senior director at Apple for a top secret project (exclusive)

Short-throw projectors only require half the projection distance of traditional projectors. The projector can be placed just a foot or so from the screen. This is nice because it keeps the projector and screen near each other instead of having a long throw projector that people can accidentally block.