Top 5 Christmas Gifts for the Apple Junkie

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Christmas, Computers, Gifts, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Technology

Got an ipod listening, Mac ogling, Apple junkie on your list?  This unique breed of recipients, has discerning attention to detail and an almost manic attraction to all things shiny.  Trust me, I should know.  Here’s a list that should help you bring wide-eyed smiles to your Apple loving friends and loved ones. read more…

Netflix Now in Canada

Dale Hogan    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Computers, Entertainment, Internet, iPad, iphone, iPod Touch, Movies, Music, Netflix, Services, Streaming, Technology, TV

Netflix brings you unlimited movies & TV episodes for only $7.99 a month!

That’s right!  $7.99 a month.  For some of us this is the thing we’ve been waiting for.  I really enjoy movies and TV but I can often spend way too much time sitting watching instead of planning and doing.  To correct this problem we canceled our cable many years ago.  I have to add that the cost of cable was also tied for first place on the list of reasons for canceling our cable service.
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5 Things I Have Done With My iPad

David Gilder    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Computers, Internet, iPad, Technology

Now that I have had my iPad for a month, I thought I would update everyone on what I have been doing with it. I have used it nearly every single day of that period, at home, at the studio, and even out and about. Below, in no particular order, are five areas that I have found regular use for my iPad.

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5 Things To Do with an iPad

David Gilder    Gadgets and Stuff     Apple, Computers, Internet, iPad, Technology

The top five functions I have in mind for an iPad

Portable portfolio for artists and web designers

Instead of lugging around a large art portfolio, load it all onto the slim and portable iPad.  This is especially handy for web developers, because you can show off features of dynamic web pages in your portfolio using the built-in web browser.  This also benefits multimedia producers and film students, as you can carry your reels with you everywhere!

Watch a movie in bed without disturbing your spouse

Ah, no more tiny iPhone screen shoved close enough to my face that I can count the individual pixels.  No more balancing a laptop precariously on my chest, trying not to overheat myself or drop it while the disk is spinning.  An iPad gives me a larger view and lighter weight, in a quiet and cool device.
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