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iBooks Naughty Word Filter Says No To “sperm”

Dean spotted that bowdlerization is afoot in the iPad’s bookstore’s selection of classic literature! This includes obvious candidates such as a certain Joseph Conrad classic.

But … sperm?

Hands on Review of the Apple iPad

I know Im really looking forward to the Apple iPad hitting stores here in the UK. Because Im not currently in the inner circle it was very tough to get my hands on an iPad for a review (neither Crenk or Inappropriate Bunny have a large enough community yet). However, our friends over at PC Mag have been able to get their hands on the iPad for this review. Enjoy!

What Apple Products Steve Jobs Will Be Holding in Next Press Conferences in 2012 and 2014

Im a huge Apple fan and I really like what they have been able to provide with the iPhone and the iPad. Here is a breakdown of what Apple products Steve Jobs will be holding next.

via: The Escapist

Apple Launches iPad: New Personal Tablet PC You Can Take Anywhere

Here are some of the facts that you should know, including reviewing some cons that we’ve seen so far. :

Look-n-feel

  • 9,7” LCD touch screen.
  • The screen won’t be OLED as some people speculated earlier.
  • Weight: 680 grs for the WiFi model and 730 grs for the 3G model.

Hardware

  • Apple A4 processor. 1GHz.
  • Different models with wireless and 3G technology. The iPad will be unlocked, with no company associated.
  • The screen is designed with In-Plan switching technology to improve viewing angle.
  • 802.11n wireless.
  • Bluetooth 2.1.
  • Speaker and microphone.
  • Accelerometer.
  • Compass.
  • 10 hour battery.

Applications

  • Any iPhone application will work on iPad.
  • An SDK for developers will be released. Meaning that accessing new apps every time should be a fact.
  • iPad apps will be published in the App Store.
  • There are already several apps that are designed: NY Times, iBooks, EA Sports, MLB.com.

Pricing (US)

  • 16GB WiFi only: $499
  • 32GB WiFI only: $599
  • 64GB WiFi only: $699
  • 16GB WiFi & 3G: $629
  • 32GB WiFi & 3G: $729
  • 64GB WiFi & 3G: $829

Cons

  • There’s no support for HDMI or HD videos.
  • No widescreen.
  • No USB connectors. You need adapters for everything.
  • No multi-tasking support.
  • No webcam.
  • No Flash support.
  • There are no big surprises with the release; it looks like a bigger iPhone version.