Archive for March 9th, 2010
As Ballmer Praises Apple, EFF Cites Stiff App Store Rules (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
With the stakes high in Microsoft's bid to add its search engine to the iPhone, a few words of praise by the software giant's CEO have drawn a considerable amount of attention.
5 million iPads to be built in first half of 2010? (MacNN)
Apple should be able to churn out approximately 5 million iPads in the first half of the year, claims FBR Capital analyst Craig Berger. The number is higher than what some analysts have said Apple will sell in all of 2010, and is based on a dismissal of claims that the company is experiencing production setbacks. "We believe various news articles and competitor notes calling for a build delay ...
News: Quirky outs Cloak case for the iPad (iLounge)
Quirky has introduced its new Cloak case for the Apple iPad. The Cloak sports an office folder-like design and non-slip rubber construction, with plastic on the hinge mechanisms and support braces. The iPad slides into the case from the top, and is completely protected when the case is shut; the case can also be used to prop the iPad up on a flat surface by either folding back the front cover or ...
Analyst: Apple to ship 5M iPads in first half of year (EETimes)
Apple plans to build at least 5 million units of its forthcoming iPad tablet in the first half of 2010, according to an analyst, who cited production checks.
Analyst: iPad to beat Kindle’s all-time sales in 3 months (MacNN)
Apple could have the bestselling e-book reader of all time in just three months on the market, according to an estimate from FBR Capital analyst Craig Berger. He believes that talk of hardware-related delays from competing analyst groups were just "false alarms" and that that Apple is purportedly set to ship 5 million iPads just in the first half of 2010. At this rate, the tablet would push past ...
Playing Cisco’s Sizzle Without Buying Cisco (Forbes)
Companies like NetLogic will come along for the ride as Cisco speeds up the Internet.
News: Apple releases iPhone SDK 3.2 Beta 4 for iPad (iLounge)
Apple has released the fourth beta version of its iPhone SDK 3.2 for iPad. First released in January following the introduction of the iPad, the SDK is tailored specifically to the device, including support for its 1024x768 resolution, other iPad-specific interface functions, and includes an iPad simulator application so developers can pre-test their apps in an environment similar to that of the ...
DealNN: 1.5TB Samsung Story Station, now $99 (MacNN)
Today's deals from DealNN include a variety of items from iPods to portable storage devices. Newegg.com's Shell Shocker deal of the day for today is on the Samsung Story Station 1.5TB USB 2.0 external hard drive, now $99.99 after a $40 price cut. The Samsung Story Station features 1.5TB of storage space with two ways of backup; scheduled or in real-time SecretZone....
News: WaterField unveils Smart Case, Slip Case for iPad (iLounge)
WaterField Designs has introduced its new Smart Case and Slip Case accessories for the Apple iPad. Joining the company’s previously announced Ultimate SleeveCase and iPad Suede Jacket, the Smart Case is a top-loading case featuring an impact-resistant plastic inner shell with light padding, leather accents on the sides, Ultrasuede lining for protection against scratches, a color fabric exterior ...
Fortune ’s Stanley Bing: I want to be acquired by Mark Zuckerberg (The Huffington Post)
I just spent a couple of days in San Francisco, the land of the nine-digit idea. Every town has its prevailing topic of conversation. In...