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Appletell Gift Guide: iPad cases

Whether you’re looking for a gift for the holidays or a present for yourself, iPad cases are probably number one on every iPad user’s list this year. iPad cases come in many different styles and colors, and each has different feature sets. So, I thought I’d make it easy for you and aggregate all of the best iPad case reviews into one place. That should give you a head start (and if you waited this long to buy a gift, you’re going to need it).

Appletell reviews Solid Line’s Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad

Although it takes some getting used to, Solid Line’s Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad is certainly better for serious typing than the iPad keyboard. It’s a good case, and it’s a good keyboard, but it’s not the best for either. If you’re willing to get separate units, you’re going to do better for both, getting more flexibility for possibly less than $120. But if you want everything wrapped up into one tight, professional looking package, this is worth consideration.

Why does Apple hate numbers?

As you likely know by now, Apple has quietly changed its wired keyboard so that it no longer includes a number pad. One with a number pad can be swapped out if you buy online. In store, though, is a different story. An Apple representative told me that in store purchases will come with the standard (no numbers) wired keyboard. This isn’t unexpected, as order customization has never been available at Apple Stores if you buy a computer “off the shelf.” The logic behind the change, though, is not really there.

The new iPod Touch, now with Bluetooth! [Update]

Well, I guess Apple snuck another one past everyone. The new iPod touch not only has a speaker, volume controls, curved back, and a slimmer profile, it also has bluetooth.

Well…kind of.

Find out what I mean after the break.

Component shortages on several Apple products

According to ThinkSecret, a handful of Apple products are currently facing component shortages. The LED-displays on the latest line of 15-inch MacBook Pros seems to be causing the biggest backlog of orders; expect to wait between 7 – 10 days for it. If you want a MacBook Pro urgently, the 17-inch model looks like the more »