Showing posts with label ipad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ipad. Show all posts

Friday 30 December 2011

The Tops of 2011 - V

Asus Eee Pad tranformer

Although it does not the headlines, the Eee Pad Transformer is one of the best-selling shelves in 2011. Asus reportedly sold 400,000 pieces this year, according to Digitimes. This is the concept of transformation that appeals. Mid-shelf and mid-netbook, it can turn into a computer through its keyboard dock on which it is attached. Android running, it displays a definition of 1280 x 800 pixels or better than the iPad for the same diagonal. Inside is a two Tegra processor that drives the machine. In the end, it was worth 370 euros today for the 16 GB version with keyboard, against 489 euros for an iPad 2.

Nintendo 3DS

Released in April, the 3DS was promised to an ideal future. Successor of the best-selling console of all time, the DS, she had regained the principle with a double screen and licenses such as legendary Mario or Zelda. But two spots came tarnish this idyllic picture: a 3D screen and energy-especially an introductory price of 250 euros, much too high. It was not until the summer of 2011 for Nintendo finally agreed to lower prices, although rapidly elsewhere. At 150 euros for the Big N. laptop finally sells like hotcakes. Logic, it is even cheaper than the DSi.

 iPhone 4S

Apple has already amply demonstrated its expertise in smartphones, but also about marketing and its ability to sell a new product. In October, all indications are that Apple will introduce a new phone during the keynote in the making. Many expected an iPhone 5, and it is finally an iPhone 4S to be announced, causing at first a disappointment among fans. Yet it is indeed the best product launch, in terms of sales ever made by Apple. He has broken the record of pre-orders in 24 hours in the U.S., reaching one million. The four million units sold will be met only a few days later.

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Apple TV: 8 reasons to believe (or not) - 1


The Apple TV is a persistent rumor for years. More persistent in recent months has led to all kinds of analysis, consulting firmsand experts in TV. However, Apple has never given the slightestclue as to the possibility for the Apple brand to get into an area that is unknown. The Cupertino company may it bring new life to a market that tends to stagnate? Is there still something to be invented on the side of our beloved TV? On the one hand many points suggest that Apple TV could land in the coming months. On the other,heavy arguments work against such a novelty. Here are four for and four against evaluating the possibility of a launch of AppleTV.

Friday 14 October 2011

Sony S: a tablet really different?

The late arrival of Sony took the form of promise. The Japanese giant aware of the delay at startup announced a tablet really different. Problem: how to make a new product based on a proven operating system already, namely Honeycomb Android 3.1 (updated in 3.2 possible). That's why Sony has not only to rethink the design of the tablet, it has also reworked its interface by adding an overlay and native applications exclusive.

Monday 10 October 2011

The Visionary

Steve Jobs has always shown a real talent to feel the trends. In the late 70's, when Steve Wozniak is passionate about the technical side of its prototype personal computer, Steve Jobs immediately see the benefits for the user. He also urged the public interest for computers and design. In 1977, the new Apple II breaks with all that exists at the time, combining technical performance and sleek plastic case.

Saturday 10 September 2011

The Universal Wireless Speakers

Libratone markets three different speakers: Beat, Live and Lounge. The Beat is the first model to be available in France and is one we have had the opportunity to try for this article. It comes in the form of a triangular section tower with speakers that radiate 360 degrees according to the method Full Room brand specific and aims to broaden the sound stage to give a feeling of space.

Thursday 14 July 2011

The Mini, a bag that recharges the iPad from the sun

Smartphones, tablets or portable, high-tech gadgets to current successes have in common: a battery that is weak. For the tablet stamped Apple, the case is "in the bag" with Mini L. The Mini is, as it were a bag to recharge the iPad at any time when it is not used. The Mini is a solar bag specially designed to load the slate of the brand to the bitten apple. Compatible with the iPad iPad and 2, this accessory will be of great use to the major users of these two tablets. It was manufactured by the Swiss company Element5.

Saturday 25 June 2011

Mini Fling, joysticks for iPhone and iPod touch

Looking for an accessory worthy of a true gamer to enjoy as it should be games on iPhone or iPod Touch? The joysick Fling Mini could be the solution. Earlier this year, Ten One Design has presented at the 2011 CES show an accessory called Fling. It be a joystick designed for games on iPad. In recent days, the group returned to the attack with a version for the smartphone and touchscreen Walkman branded Apple. This version for iPhone and iPod Touch is aptly named Mini Fling. In fact, it is also suitable for other smartphones touch. Mini Fling is formed by a pair of joysticks small that bind to the mobile phone screen with suction cups. Fling Mini is currently available for pre-order, priced at $ 25 for the pair, or 18 euros.