Monday, March 19, 2012

Kensington Secureback iPad Case

If iPad 2 security is your number one priority, this thin-yet-hardy case locks your Apple tablet in place to prevent those pesky thieves from nabbing it.

The Kensington SecureBack® Security Case offers a strong, yet thin three-piece construction to protect your iPad 2. The built-in ClickSafe® Security Anchor and Kensington Security Slot allow you to choose a lock option. Simply purchase a ClickSafe Lock to enable one-click security to prevent your iPad from theft. And the integrated security bar doubles as a stand ideal for typing and viewing. Price: £28.85

Saturday, March 17, 2012

iPad: The Retina Display

The new display is a Retina display, which means that viewed from a distance of 15 inches, individual pixels on the new iPad's display aren't distinguishable to the human eye.



Resolution on the display is 2048 x 1536, or 3.1 million pixels, so it packs 264 pixels per inch. That's sharper than even an HD television, given the difference in sizes between the two. The display is similar to that on the iPhone 4S, which, in our tests, proved to be among the brightest and sharpest among smart phones (for more details, see our free buying guides and our Ratings, available to subscribers). The iPhone 4S, however, delivers 326 pixels per inch.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

An iPad Review

Two 4G versions of the new iPad, one compatible with the AT&T network and one with the Verizon network, start at $630.

The processor has been upgraded, as expected. The iPad now uses a quad-core A5X processor, which should boost performance and lead to development of more demanding games and other apps. Combined with the addition of 4G access, apps that run over the Internet should perform even better.

The new camera appears to be similar to the one on the iPhone 4, which has a very short shutter lag and produced good pictures when photos were taken under well-lighted conditions. There’s also an HD video recorder; the iPhone’s HD recorder was among the best on smart phones as well.