Sony Developing iPad Rival?
Posted by Steve Fravel on Friday, May 14, 2010 · 
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The big tablet story this week is that Google and Verizon are working on a competitive device to compete with Apple’s iPad that will utilize the Android operating system. But there is also a rumor that Sony may be in the game as well. What isn’t clear is what Sony might use as its operating system.
Sony has been offering a line of electronic ”readers” for some time. Indications are that Sony and its supplier E Ink Corp. are working on improvements to battery life and and wireless conectivity in the readers. They are also thought to be working on the introduction of color to the products.
While a tablet may seem to be the next logical step, Sony is thought to be planning with caution. The competitive market for iPad type devices may already be too crowded.
To iPad or Not to iPad?
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, April 5, 2010 · ·
The much anticipated Apple iPad multimedia device was released this past Saturday and, according to the company, more than 300,000 people purchased the device during the first day of sales, about in line with industry expectations.
The iPad has received middle of the road reviews, with techies lamenting the fact that it does not offer multitasking functionality, support for Adobe Flash, camera or ichat capabilities, an HDMI port, and, unless you go with a pure WiFi model, it’s still dependent upon AT&T’s 3G network. Many analysts also questioned the need or use for the device.
Yesterday I trekked on down to the Apple store and took the gadget for a test run. Read more
Apple Engages in TV-Pricing Talks
Posted by Jesse Ward on Thursday, February 11, 2010 · ·
Apple Inc. is reported to be in discussions with television networks to lower the price of downloaded TV shows available on its iTunes store front. Apple is attempting to beef up its content offerings in advance of the retail launch of its new iPad tablet computer in late March.
The Financial Times broke the story yesterday, followed by a report in the Wall Street Journal. Read more
FCC: iPad May Strain Wireless Networks
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, February 8, 2010 · ·
Apple’s new iPad has the potential to overwhelm wireless networks when it hits the market later this year, this according to two FCC officials who voiced their concerns in an official blog posting.
Phil Bellaria, director of scenario planning, and John Leibovitz, deputy chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, noted potential network problems surrounding the release of the iPad. The posting compared AT&T’s current capacity crunch to congestion problems AOL experienced in the 1990s when it decided to allow unlimited Internet use. Read more
Apple Intros the iPad
Posted by Jesse Ward on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 · ·
After months of speculation and media hype, Apple introduced the new iPad this afternoon. (See the video after the jump.) The new mobile device is a half-inch thin and weighs 1.5 pounds. It’s powered with a 1GHz Apple A4 chip and comes with 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
The all-in-one media device plays movies, music, TV shows and acts as an e-reader. It comes in 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB capacities. It will retail for $499, $599, and $699 for the respective capacity models without 3G, and $626, $729, and $829 with 3G.
Wi-Fi only models are slated to hit the stores in 60 days, with 3G-capable model shipping in 90 days. Read more
