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marc

by marc

Is the iPad mini a PC? No, it's a supercomputer!
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According to a new report, Apple is now the world's top PC maker -- if you count the iPad as a PC. The report, from Canalys, says that Apple has a 20% share of the global PC market, having shipped 27 million computers during the 4th quarter of 2012 -- with iPads accounting for 22.9 million of those "computers."
With computer companies struggling amid competition from tablets, and even Apple seeing its high-flying stock come down to Earth as... Read more →
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TgD

Its easy to compare modern day things to the past to see progress.A Ford Focus is...

Mitchellmckenna

by Mitchellmckenna

Apps for your parent's new tablet
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If your parents got a new tablet for Christmas, what apps are you installing for them? I realized many of my favorite apps wouldn't be useful for them, but I have installed the following:
  • IMDB
  • Flixter (for watching trailors)
  • Skype
  • TED (in hopes they watch some education videos)
  • YouTube
  • Pandora (or Slacker Radio if your in Canada)
  • Facebook
And if your on Android, i felt the following widgets would be handy:
  • weather widget
  • bookmarks widget
  • google search widget
  • calendar widget
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odysseus

by odysseus

iPad mini or iPad 4
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Hey everyone,
I'm a techie that has yet to indulge in a tablet, my parents have been through a few iPad's and swear by them. I've been an iPhone user for a few years now and I am reasonably committed to the app space, but I cannot for the life of me decide between the mini or the updated retina display. I've gotten used to 'retina land' on my iPhone but I really like the mini's form factor. I'm not looking to get an LTE radio because I really don't think I would tote it around all that much --... Read more →
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falleninsea

Honestly i really think this one comes down to personal choice. I think every one...

marc

by marc

Kids want iPads this holiday season
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According to a new Nielsen survey, the iPad is the most-wanted gift among kids aged 6-12, followed by the Wii U. Kids also want the iPod touch, iPhone, Kinect, and computers. What don't kids want? Non-smartphones, Surface tablets, and the Apple TV. Teens and adults also want iPads, though computers, smart TVs and non-iPad tablets are also high on their lists. What gear are you considering for the kids (and adults) on your gift list this holiday season?... Read more →
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kris
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kris

If the Surface commercial actually bothered to show you any of the games the...

marc

by marc

Nokia HERE Maps for iOS is here.
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The wait for Google Maps to return to iOS may have just gotten a whole lot easier. No, GMaps isn't in the App Store yet. But Nokia's HERE Maps is, and it brings a highly detailed global mapping system to the iPhone and iPad, including live traffic, public transportation info, offline maps, and turn-by-turn navigation. It's not a complete replacement for Google Maps, and... Read more →
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peter

by peter

Why I'm not buying an iPad mini
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I'm not sure I want to get into the habit of always writing about why I'm not buying something, but since a few people have asked -- and since I wrote something similar about the Nexus 7 (http://gdgt.com/discuss/why-i-m-probably-not-buyi... -- I thought I'd share why I'm not buying an iPad mini.
It boils down to one reason: the screen. At 163 PPI, it's just not good enough.
Now, I may have felt differently if I didn't already own a Retina iPad (PPI = 264), but the screen on the... Read more →
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donnyb
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donnyb

Only reason why I didn't buy a iPad Mini was the lack of retina display.

marc

by marc

Which tablet will dominate sales this holiday season?
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This holiday season is shaping up to be an epic battle for tablet manufacturers, with Apple's 4th-gen iPad and iPad mini competing against the Asus Nexus 7 and Samsung Nexus 10, Amazon's Kindle Fire HD, Barnes & Noble's Nook HD, and Microsoft's Surface RT, among others. With so many options, including some good tablets for under $200, will Apple be able to retain its market supremacy -- and if you're in the market for a tablet right... Read more →
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frankspin

I can't help but think Apple will continue to succeed in the tablet market....

korbendalis

by korbendalis

Perceived Bias: GDGT Score
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Rather than just complain about the numbers I decided to actually read the first 5 reviews of the Apple iPad Gen 4, Gen 3, iPad Mini, Samsung Nexus 10, Asus Nexus 7, and Kindle Paperwhite. Then I looked at the Reviews FAQ that Ryan Block posted to determine how gdgt assessed the gdgt score. I see that the Critic reviews do not tie into the gdgt scoring system (or if they do, I cannot look at the score, but rather am directed to the site of the Critic). I also see that the score is not based on a... Read more →
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gehill2000

Unfortunately I agree with korbendalis. An iPhone user since the first gen, I came...

ryan

by ryan

Senior VP of iOS Scott Forstall is out at Apple: why, and what it means.
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Most people don't know who Scott Forstall is. But to those who do, he's something of a demigod. If the future of mobile is software, and Apple is the company in pole position, then Forstall, Senior VP of iOS, is arguably the guy driving and defining the future. And as of today, he's officially out at Apple.
But don't panic, this is actually probably going to be a very good thing. Here's why:
  • After Steve's death, Forstall was known to...
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cfidecaro

I can't wait to see what having Jony Ive in charge of ALL Human Interface will do....

rick3352

by rick3352

"... new standard for small tablets?"
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What's with the hyperbole in the email that just came out? iPad mini - lower screen resolution and lower processor specs with a higher price. How is this setting a new standard. Don't get me wrong, I own an iPad v2 (and plan on upgrading to the new iPad as soon as it's available) and I have a Nexus 7. I find myself grabbing the Nexus 7 more often than the iPad. gdgt - I didn't realize you were such a fanboy - thought you took a more level thoughtful at analyzing products.
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Dignan17
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Dignan17

I was just about to post a discussion about this too. That email really grated on...

SentientD

by SentientD

Revolutionary......
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Is what the pundits will say. I can't wait to hear about how apple reinvented the 7" tablet market while aggressively innovating by releasing the ipad4 six months after the ipad3 came out. Look for the ipad mini HD in 6 months.

The ipad mini is like a nexus 7....with a lower res screen.....and slower processor....and slower gpu.....and half the storage.....for $100 more....WINNING!
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TgD

I am getting the feeling this is not the tablet you would buy. But why are you so...

Gaber

by Gaber

I think I'd rather have an iPhone 5 over an iPad Mini
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As with all Apple events, I immediately wanted the new iPad mini, but after the initial adrenaline rush wears off (as happens with all of these), I realize I think I'd rather have an iPhone 5, even with the service contract, than an iPad mini. I have my iPad 3, and can't figure out when I'd pull out the mini over the iPad 3.
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TgD

And that is absolutely a fair viewpoint. I prefer to use a tablet for 90% content...

coryrupert

by coryrupert

Still waiting
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Overpriced for the screen quality. However I had a nexus 7 and didn't enjoy it as much as I thought because of the App situation, which won't be an issue on the iPad Mini. I won't buy the iPad Mini however due to lack of retina. Guess I'm still waiting for a good around 7 inch tablet... maybe Google will have an answer next week?
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Sigil
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Sigil

The situation is improving, but not rapidly. I own several android devices.

frankspin

by frankspin

Apple's "A Little More to Show You" event is underway, what do you think?
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Tim is up on stage and talking! What do you think so far of what has been shown off and said? Don't forget we're also there, live! http://live.gdgt.com/live-ipad-mini-launch-event-coverage/
Announced:
  • MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display (late 2012): http://gdgt.com/apple/macbook-pro/13-inch-with-retina-display/late-2012/
  • Mac mini (late 2012): http://gdgt.com/apple/mac-mini/late-2012/
  • iMac 27-inch (late 2012): http://gdgt.com/apple/imac/27-inch/late-2012/
  • iMac 21.5-inch (late 2012):...
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TgD

Added the 13" with Retina to my Want List. This is a real contender for my next...

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