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Cirago Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad 2 review

Cirago Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad 2

Mobile road warriors flocked to netbooks, and are now adopting the iPad for two key reasons: size and weight. The all-day battery life of the iPad is a winner, but its onscreen keyboard is definitely a dud. A Bluetooth keyboard that that offers protection with a slim profile and iPad-matching battery could be the ultimate mobile accessory. The question is, does Cirago’s offering fit the bill?

iPad for the Older and Wiser book review

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Recent retirees tired of fighting with Windows are choosing iPads to keep in touch via email and social networks, and on-the-go seniors value the portability and always-on connectivity an iPad offers. For these users, Sean McManus’ book, “iPad for the Older and Wiser,” is a fantastic primer, covering everything from buying the iPad to FaceTime calls with the grandkids.

Schreer Delights nostalgic iPhone 4/4S cases

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Plastic as a design material is apparently right out, yet nostalgia will have its way despite the relentless march of minimalist aesthetic. Schreer Delights, an offshoot of Schreer Design, has developed a line of iPhone 4/4S cases designed to mimic vintage Apple designs. Get ready to dress up your iPhone like it’s 1984, 1999, or 2001!

Brainshark announces SlideShark Team Edition

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PowerPoint presentations are a staple of modern business, for good or for ill, but as yet there is no official PowerPoint app for the iPad. Enter BrainShark, with their cloud-based PowerPoint solution for iPad called SlideShark, and their newest product, Team Edition, which enables the iPad to become an indispensable tool for on-the-go professionals who rely on PowerPoint.

iKeyboard for iPad review

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The iPad is an impractical tool for extended writing or rapid note taking without an external keyboard, but those add weight, another battery to keep charged, and Bluetooth pairing headaches. The iKeyboard aims to add a tactile layer between the iPad’s soft keyboard and your fingers, allowing you to type as much as you would on a laptop without wasting time looking at your fingers.

Hands-on with Cirago’s iPhone and iPad Accessories

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Apple device maker Cirago showed off their latest and greatest iDevice accessories, Mac add-ons, and cabling solutions at Macworld | iWorld 2012, including new sync/charging cables with a surprise feature and a great iPad dock charger to replace the iPad dock Apple killed with the launch of the iPad 2.

MacWorld | iWorld 2012: MokaFive debuts “Mac in Minutes”

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MokaFive announced the addition of Mac in Minutes to their MokaFive Suite of virtual desktop management software at MacWorld | iWorld 2012, and this addition is designed to increase the simplicity and speed up deployment of virtualized corporate-standard Windows desktops to Macs. MokaFive provides IT shops the ability to centrally and securely support Macs or PCs more easily than past methods of supporting individual hardware+software combinations for each employee.

Macworld | iWorld 2012: Hands on with the FlyGrip for iPhone, iPad

FlyGrip Kickstand

Not just an accessory, but a revelation in iPhone usefulness, the FlyGrip is easily one of the top ten iDevice accessories of all time. A combination ergonomic gripper and kickstand, the FlyGrip ensures your smartphone adapts to your current activity, rather than you fumbling not to drop your shiny iPhone in everyday use.

Macworld | iWorld 2012: Interesting audio finds

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At Macworld | iWorld 2012, there were speakers for every taste and budget, headphones for active lifestyles, and even a few apps designed to work with your music library and listening setup to enhance the listening experience. Here is our roundup of some of the best audio products demonstrated by several companies.

GoPano Micro for iPhone 4/4S review

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The world exists in 360º, so why should your photographs and movies be limited to the tiny sliver that your iPhone’s camera captures? With the GoPano Micro panoramic lens and GoPano’s companion iOS App, you can shoot, share, and explore the world around you in a whole new way. The panoramic lens attachment coupled with the free app build a great experience for shooting and sharing 360º panoramic videos.