The Net: Because Sometimes You're Too Connected [Video]

On a day where we got a closer look at the future of computing, it seems only appropriate to look back at what some Hollywood producer thought the future of computing would be like. Sort of. Floppy Disks! Zip drives! Pizza.Net!!! Enjoy. [Netflix] More »

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Our Favorite Ipad Hard Case

Our Favorite Ipad Hard Case
Once a person gets their hands on an iPad, it’s time to shop around for an iPad hard case. This will ensure that the iPad is well protected against all of the external elements. From there, it can be thrown into a backpack, taken through airport security and used anywhere that it is required. Our favorite iPad hard case is the Otterbox Apple iPad Defender. When it comes to protection, this isn’t just any iPad hard case. This has three [...]

Once a person gets their hands on an iPad, it’s time to shop around for an iPad hard case. This will ensure that the iPad is well protected against all of the external elements. From there, it can be thrown into a backpack, taken through airport security and used anywhere that it is required. Our favorite iPad hard case is the Otterbox Apple iPad Defender.

When it comes to protection, this isn’t just any iPad hard case. This has three layers of polycarbonate in the structure. This means you could drop it on pavement, open it up, and everything would still be intact. The back can be split in two parts and one goes over the screen when you’re transporting it anywhere.

Whether you’re looking for something sleek and edgy or very professional, the Otterbox is able to meet your needs. It also makes for a great iPad desk stand when you don’t want to hold it on your lap. There are also silicon plugs that seal off the ports if you’re going to be in a tough environment.

The Best-Selling iPad Hard Case

When it comes to choosing an iPad case, it’s important to read reviews because it will tell a person what the rest of the world thinks about the hard case. This includes the value for what it costs, how well it fits around the iPad and whether there is a closure feature or not. Not all cases are the same and it can be very easy to choose the wrong one based upon price alone.

One thing is for sure when it comes to an iPad and that’s that a case is a necessity. What the case is made of and what it looks like on the outside is up to the owner of the iPad. The benefit of a hard case like the Otterbox, is that it makes the iPad virtually indestructible during transport. The hard layer of protection over the screen ensures that it cannot crack or be smashed. With a soft case or sleeve, there’s still a risk.

The iPad hard case is stronger than a sleeve. A sleeve is a zippered pouch that the iPad slides into. The iPad case is something that actually fits around the tablet itself. It’s actually possible to have a case and a sleeve to ensure that the iPad is completely protected and make it easier to transport around, no matter what. But when you have the Otterbox, it’s a gorgeous looking case, so why would you want to cover that up?

The favorite iPad case is the Otterbox simply because it’s thought of everything. It’s attractive, durable and allows you to take the iPad into any possible condition. You can even charge and sync up the iPad without having to take it out of the case. The standard iPad can look very boring and since so many people are carrying them around these days, it’s important to make sure that it stands out. When it’s clad in polycarbonate armor, no one will grab yours by mistake.

No one wants to discover that their iPad and all of their expensive apps and downloaded music has been stolen. Try picking out an iPad from a lineup and it will be nearly impossible because of how much they all look alike. iPad hard cases aren’t all alike. While the Otterbox is a little expensive, it’s worth every penny.

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Improve Your Presentations with iPad Teleprompter

Improve Your Presentations with iPad Teleprompter
Presenters can definitely improve their presentations with an iPad teleprompter. These items have become a must-have for some presenters that are utilizing their iPads for content. It can really draw the audience in and make them pay more attention to the content of the presentation. The iPad has been selling at a jaw dropping rate. It’s hard for people to resist the appeal. The ease and reliability of these devices has caused many people to use them for presentations. It [...]

Presenters can definitely improve their presentations with an iPad teleprompter. These items have become a must-have for some presenters that are utilizing their iPads for content. It can really draw the audience in and make them pay more attention to the content of the presentation.

The iPad has been selling at a jaw dropping rate. It’s hard for people to resist the appeal. The ease and reliability of these devices has caused many people to use them for presentations. It is not uncommon for ministers to read the scriptures from their iPad apps. It is also more and more common to see teachers utilize their iPad Teleprompter displays for teaching purposes. All of this has really made these devices important in the presentation world. The ability to quickly project this content to the speaker makes it even more convenient than a laptop.

Laptops were previously the main source of teleprompter operations. The number of people that are buying laptops, however, is declining compared to all of the iPad purchases. Consumers are finding that the iPads can load presentations quicker. They allow users to move between scripted presentations to spontaneous Internet findings. This can really improve a presentation because presenters can move back and forth. They can move from an app, the internet or a presentation quickly with their iPad. Current information can be accessed instantly with the iPad Teleprompter. This make for a very impressive on the fly presentation.

Some consumers have even added docking stations to their iPads. This gives them even more control on the things that they present. It is as if they have the power of a laptop at their command. The obvious difference, however, is that the iPad is lighter and faster. This is why many people have preferred the iPad Teleprompter for their presentations. It’s a wave of the future and savvy presenters want to hop on board.

There is a varying price range for these items. Some people even choose to make their own. Every presenter has their preference. Some are mid-sized while others are much larger. A lot of what is done depends primarily on the distance that the speaker will be standing from the device.

Presentations with these devices are perfect because the speaker can access a myriad of other presentations that are stored on their iPad. They don’t have to make an ill-fated attempt to find a flash drive and transfer the files to a laptop. This can be a lengthy process that slows the speaker down. It’s so much easier to pull the content directly from the portable iPad. Presenters can certainly access information faster with the iPad.

This is definitely a wonderful way to relax in terms of presenting information. Some people may not be able to recall all of the information they are presenting. It is at times like this that a teleprompter will prove vital to the presenter. It gives them comfort. The main thing about acquiring the iPad teleprompter is getting the right screen size for your particular presentation.

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MLB at Bat 2012 app out for iDevices and Android, brings in-app monthly subscriptions to iOS

It's that time of year when the hot stove league gives way to spring training, and people start talking less about things like El Hombre's move to LA and more about batting averages and home runs. Thus, MLB has unleashed the MLB At Bat 2012 app to keep you up to date on your favorite squads and stars, and unlike previous iOS iterations, this time it's free. That gratis version gives users limited info (scores, standings, news, and team content), but those willing to drop $14.99 get full access for the year, which includes audio game casts, live game video look-ins and the game of the day. Additionally, there's a $2.99 monthly subscription option if you find forking over for the full season distasteful. Unlike the iOS version, Android users currently only have the $14.99 option, though the same interface is present in both apps to provide a consistent UX. Subscribers of MLB.tv get all of what At Bat 2012 has to offer for free, with Android users gaining access through the existing At Bat Lite app. Sound good? Head on down to the source and get your download on.

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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch)

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch)

There are those who swear by the 10-inch tablet, and then there are those who say that the smaller size is the only way to go. Samsung's brought out new hardware for both, with the newly announced Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch), and this, the previously announced 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2.

We're still not entirely sold on the need for all the variations of the smaller-size tablets, but the 7-incher GTab2 does feel great in the hand. It's got all the usual Samsung improvements, including TouchWiz running atop Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The 7-inch PLS TFT display (that's Samsung's version of an IPS screen) rock a 1024x600 resolution, and it's all powered by a 1GHz processor.

We've got more pics and hands-on video after the break.

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Linux Fans Gorge on Raspberry Pi

Frantic buyers cleaned out the shelves of two UK retailers offering a small $35 Linux computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The credit-card-sized device, which is named after the foundation, plugs into a TV and a keyboard. It can be used to work on spreadsheets, play games, and do word processing, and can also play high-definition video.

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Apple rumored to be working on a new audio format to enhance streaming and music quality

Apple rumored to be working on a new audio format to enhance streaming and music quality
Apple is reportedly working on a new audio format that's supposedly all about enabling a better streaming and downloading for users of Apple's iTunes Match service. The new format should hopefully enable Apple to increase the quality of audio being delivered without increasing its file size. The same format could also be an adaptive streaming format so a lower quality audio stream could also be delivered in times of low bandwidth availability.

Apple is reportedly working on a new audio format that’s supposedly all about enabling a better streaming and downloading for users of Apple’s iTunes Match service. The new format should hopefully enable Apple to increase the quality of audio being delivered without increasing its file size. The same format could also be an adaptive streaming format so a lower quality audio stream could also be delivered in times of low bandwidth availability. According to UK newspaper The Guardian:

It is believed that Apple will use the new file type to upgrade its iTunes Match service, which allows users to re-download music from iCloud to their Apple devices. A source with inside knowledge of the process says Apple has asked a London studio to prepare audio files for a new streaming format that will adapt to bandwidth or hardware capabilities. “All of a sudden, all your audio from iTunes is in HD rather than AAC. Users wouldn’t have to touch a thing – their library will improve in an instant,” said the source, who requested to remain anonymous.

Musician Neil Young claimed back in January that modern digital music was so highly compressed that 95 percent of the audio content was lost. He believed that Steve Jobs was working on a solution to the problem. The recent Mastered for iTunes seems like the first steps towards that. Maybe this new audio format is another?

Source: The Guardian

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Dolphin Browser HD - Search the web and navigate the browser using Dolphin Sonar

Dolphin Browser HD - Search the web and navigate the browser using Dolphin Sonar

The folks from MoboTap have now released the latest version of Dolphin Browser HD bumping it up to v7.4.0. Aside from the usual bug fixes typically inlcuded with all updates, this release actually introduces a new feature called Dolphin Sonar that allows you to issue voice commands to help navigate the web. Once installed, you can open up Dolphin, give your device a shake then tell it what you want to do.

"Our Gesture-based browsing function was a game-changer in terms of the way people browse on their mobile devices, and Sonar is the logical next step," said Yongzhi Yang, CEO of MoboTap, makers of Dolphin Browser. "Just as sonar is used by dolphins to navigate, Dolphin Sonar interprets sound to get you where you want to be online. We are continuously thinking of new ways to heighten our users' mobile browsing experience with new and innovative features."

Having given it a quick run through, it fairs quite well when issued commands. I'm not so sure I would use it all the time but I suppose that's the good thing about it -- you don't have to but in case you want to, it's there. You can find the full press release and download link past the break.

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