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Why the iPad may NOT be a hit

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The iPad has finally arrived and Steve Jobs claims that it’s “more intimate than a laptop, and it’s so much more capable than a smartphone.” Comparing it with Apple’s own smartphone, the iPhone, and what do we see, a larger screen hence an interface to support larger screen. thanks to the larger screen, we now have a large keyboard, a larger screen enables better use of productivity software – kind of like an iPod avatar in a larger body.

Apple iPad

Apple iPad

Sure, the faster processor means it is more capable technically. the Nexus One itself features a 1GHz processor, and doesn’t come with the shackles surrounding the iPhone OS store. When comparing it with the iPhone you come to realize that the iPad is just an over sized iPhone which can’t make calls.

Steve Jobs discards netbooks as cheap laptops, yet the iPad is still to show any multitasking capabilities. Better than a netbook, really? The iPad fails to be better than an iPhone. So, here are 10 reasons why we think the iPad may not be so hot:

  1. No Multitasking. Remember, it’s meant to be better than a netbook.
  2. No Flash Support. “The best web experience”; indeed.
  3. Screen isn’t Widescreen. Well, innovation sometimes takes us a few steps backwards.
  4. No HD Output. Who watches HD these days anyway?
  5. No Camera. So much for video chat.
  6. No USB Port. Don’t want to be too much like a netbook now, do we?
  7. No SD Card Slot. Because 64GB ought to be enough for anybody.
  8. Essential Peripheral Sold Extra: Keyboard, USB, SD Card dongle, each sold for $30!!
  9. Another iPhone like Operating System: We have a larger iPhone here, remember?
  10. You need to pay $10 per application for the iWork productivity application suite.

Even so, the iPad has a chance for success, and for many of the same reasons that the iPhone is a success. It is a beautiful product, with a dedicated developer community which just won’t give up despite the constant abuse.

It has hundreds of thousands of applications which give it an edge over new platforms which have lesser applications. The iPhone continues to be favorite of many because it is a pleasure to use despite its many flaws. Apple may not have done anything new here, but just given a more of the good old stuff that they already know works.

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Google Voice Is Now Truly Mobile

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Google Voice

Google Voice

Google Voice, the invitation only service launched by Google a while ago has now been ported to Android and Blackberry. The service basically lets you have one “Google Voice” number which is connected to your other numbers such as your Office, Home and Mobile Number. You can choose which of the phones you want ringing when someone calls.

One of the features it boasts is caller groups, with restricted access to certain phones. For instance, friends can have access to all three numbers while your pesky neighbor can be allowed to bug you only when you are at home.

The best part is that people only have to remember a single number. The number stays with you for life, so even if you change your other numbers it doesn’t make a difference. Simply update the new numbers with the service. Google Voice also gives you other services such as voice mail and automated transcripts of the same.

With the newly released Google Voice Mobile Application for Blackberry and Android, placing outgoing calls from a Google Voice number has become easier, said a blog post from Google. The app is fully integrated with contacts on the phone. For the thousands of people who don’t have an Android or Blackberry device, Google has a mobile web version which can be accessed by typing m.google.com/voice into your mobile phone’s browser. The blog post also says that “Currently, Google Voice is only available in the U.S.” Let’s hope it comes to our stores soon.

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Embrace the Future with Voice over IP Phone Service

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Are you still using a regular phone line? Embrace the future and get Voip Internet Phone. Technology always moves forward, and in the case of phones, it gets better, too. And that’s not the only benefit.

Your Residential Phone Service will have all the bells and whistles you are used to, but with a much more competitive price. Those rates don’t just apply to local calls. They also stretch to your long-distance calls, and even some of your international calls.

You don’t have to pay those expensive phone company rates any more. Choose your package service level and get your Internet Phone Service for one low, easy monthly rate. Imagine being able to make unlimited phone calls to over 30 foreign nations. How much extra would that cost you with a regular phone line? That kind of service is included in one of the packages…and that package still costs less than regular phone company rates.

Voip Your Life is one of the premier Voip Phone Provider companies out there today. Ranked highly in customer service and satisfaction, you get a wide range of services from them. Interested in free hardware, shipping, and no activation charge? Voip Your Life has it. Some of the other great features waiting for you are: Voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, and call forwarding…all included!

When you look at the features, the service packages, and then the price, it’s a no-brainer. It can’t get any easier. And when you take that ease and stick such a great price tag on it, you’ve got a winner.

If you’re worried about the quality of Internet Phone Calls, don’t be. Voip phone service sounds just as good as your regular phone or your mobile. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. Current customers rave about the quality of the phone service and the customer service of Voip Your Life.

If you haven’t made the switch to using an Internet phone setup, why are you waiting? The quality of the phone calls will be great, you can call to a whole list of foreign countries without any extra fees, and you can do all of this for one low monthly rate. What more could you ask for in a phone service?

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