Would love a HD helmet cam that would be controlled via bluetooth from my iphone. The camera would store the data and all of that but i’d be able to watch back the footage on my iphone straight away. This would be ideal for in the car, on the slopes or on a bicycle. The iphone already has a great screen, i don’t need another one on my video camera. I wish this gadget existed
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This should auto-tweet for me now. Which in turn will automatically add this to my Facebook. That’s the Theory anyways!
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I added Tweet this, as although I already have social bookmarking and feed options, I think Twitter is as important, if not more important these days. Anyways, It took a little while to style it properly. It looks ok now. Not 100% happy with it but nobody reads this blog anyway! I installed WordTwit too… Settings for that were pretty easy, so let’s hope it automatically tweets when I publish a blog item. Here’s to hoping.
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Had to do an upgrade to get some of my old plugins working again… why they broke, god only knows… The instructions for upgrading manually are too simplistic. They don’t tell you which files you may wish to back up or anything. You practically have to know the architecture of WordPress to successfully upgrade it. Auto upgrade i hear you say? If only that worked for me… I’ve never gotten that to work. Before you say anything about FTP or DB details, I’m a web developer by trade. WordPress is kinda shit when it comes to any degree of flexibility. Anyways, Rant over, I just want to see if this auto-posts to twitter…
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No boring Intros – Straight into the iPad Apps:
#10 – VLC Player
VLC Player is fantastic. It allows you to put DivX and other movie formats onto your iPad. The iPad’s Screen makes this a must have. It has been pulled from the app store though. You have to be one of the lucky ones to have this app installed. For that reason it doesn’t really count as top 10. Here’s why it was pulled. It’s still available on jailbreak from cydia though.
#10 – Flipboard – http://www.flipboard.com/
Turn your twitter and facebook feeds into an easy to read ebook that updates itself like your facebook or twitter does. Very nice to read, you don’t need to open links, you can just view them inline. Comment, tweet and everything you’re used to on this brilliant App.
#9 – Ebay – http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/ebay-for-ipad/id364203371?mt=8
Dangerously addictive. So easy. I think everyone knows what ebay is at this stage. This brings it to iPad. Dare i say this app is better than the ebay website.
#8 – TV Guide – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/tv-guide-for-ipad/id379455139?mt=8
Check what’s on TV, get its information and even a little screenshot with this app. Hook it up to your sky account and you can even set your sky+ box to record when you’re not at home. A must have.
#7 – Harbor Master – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/harbor-master-hd/id363658120?mt=8
Games don’t get much simpler. So easy, so addictive. I have this for iphone too, but it’s a lot nicer on the ipad’s big screen
#6 – Scrabble – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/scrabble-for-ipad/id371808484?mt=8
Scrabble on the iPad is so much better than real life scrabble. Why? No more “That’s not a word!” or “You’re cheating!”. If the iPad accepts the word, you get the points. Pass the iPad to the next player and let them try to make up words. Must have App.
#5 – Construction Zone HD – http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/construction-zone/id323821903?mt=8
This is a true intelligence test. Great fun too. Try to get a perfect score in all and you’ll be scratching your head on many an occasion. Great for the technically minded, this is a well thought out game. I can’t wait for a sequel.
#4 – Train Conductor USA - http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/train-conductor-2-usa/id378772227?mt=8
Similar to Harbor Master, this game will make the clock go like it’s being powered by a hamster on red bull. Great fun game, well worth it.
#3 – Mirror’s Edge – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mirrors-edge-for-ipad/id363311002?mt=8
Haven’t had time to play this one much. Great graphics and innovative gameplay. This is a great game, although i don’t expect to see it on next month’s top 10.
#2 – GameForCats – http://www.ipadgameforcats.com/
Have a Cat? Get this app… It’s hilarious. Let your cat choose which level to play and watch them rack up the points on a very very simple concept. check this out on YouTube if you’re not convinced.
#1 – Facebook Friendly – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/friendly-plus-for-facebook/id382011064?mt=8
I know the iPad has a great screen and browser, but facebook is lovely and quick on Friendly for Facebook. It’s nicely laid out, and although i prefer to read facebook with Flipboard, I prefer to participate with Friendly.
I’ll update this list every month (under a new blog entry). Stay tuned. Next Month i’ll be focusing in on Irish Apps, as I’m based in Ireland.
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Sync files to External drives, internal drives, memory sticks, network drives or even FTP.
I seriously recommend Allway Sync. So simple to set up, I use it at work and at home. It’s quick and easy. I set it to automatically do a sync when the PC is idle. I never notice it working, as i’m away from the PC. Because it scans automatically, it does it regularly, and it’s quick.
Get the software at http://allwaysync.com/. Very very simple, well worth the money. Only 20 Dollars. Best one I’ve used anyways.
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