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Still Not Lovin' the iPad

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin

When it comes to the iPad, I’ve flipped more times than a hamburger on a BBQ grill. But after spending some time over the past few days playing with an iPad, I’m firmly in the not-getting-one camp. The iPad is … Continue reading →

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Technology in the Toilet (aka Toilet 2.0)

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Excuse the “toilet talk” but here’s another take on the iPad: it has the potential to propel the toilet into the high-tech stratosphere. Think about it, the toilet is a low-tech zone with few bells and whistle. Sure, the toilet … Continue reading →

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The Recession's Over; Time to Upgrade!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by admin

A sign that the recession is over or, at least, that many people have decided to move on is the flurry of upgrade activity taking place within the consumer electronics landscape. Apple, for example, is leading the charge with the … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Digitally Drowning

Posted on June 16, 2010 by admin

You want to hear something sad? Yesterday, I didn’t check e-mail for five hours…in a row. I was playing hockey and, afterwards, had a few post-game refreshments so before you could say slapshot, five hours had evaporated without the inbox … Continue reading →

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The Seductive Powers of the iPad

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

I don’t want or need an iPad. I have a MacBook Pro that powers my need to work anywhere. It’s portable, powerful and, for the most part, works really well. Yet, the iPad is becoming increasingly more difficult to resist. … Continue reading →

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Why I Don't Want an iPad….Yet

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

After dismissing the idea of wanting an iPad, the past week has been an exercise in new gadget temptation. At the meshU and mesh conferences, and during a weekend getaway to Chicago, the iPad seemed to be everywhere. At meshU … Continue reading →

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Why Robert Scoble is Robert Scoble

Posted on April 5, 2010 by admin

I came across this photo of Robert Scoble after he picked up an iPad over the weekend. I’m not sure there’s anything that I’ve purchased that has made me as happy!

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No iPad Fever? What's Wrong with You?

Posted on April 4, 2010 by admin

I’m not going to opine on the launch of the iPad; there’s more than enough news reports, commentary, tweets, opinions and bubbly bullishness to go around. And then there’s the 700,000 iPads that have been snapped up since Friday. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Can the iPad Revive Paid Content?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

I’m not sure the free content genie can ever be completely put back in the bottle but the iPad is certainly providing newspaper and magazine publishers with a lot of encouragement that consumers could start coughing up for some content … Continue reading →

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iPad: Bad Name, Lots of Potential

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin

There’s certainly no lack of commentary, opinion and conversation about Apple’s ultra-anticipated tablet computer, the iPad. First, it’s a terrible name for lots of reasons; the iSlate or iTablet would have been better choices. As for my take on the … Continue reading →

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