March 10, 2011 at 11:01 PM · Filed under iPad, tech talk
I sold my iPad last week and oh man how do I miss it!? I got a decent price for it, but I’m sure the person I sold to feels they got it for a good price too. I sold it with a view to upgrading to the sleek new ipad2
I know the ipad2 release date in Ireland is the 25th of march, but does anyone know when we can start pre-ordering? Rumour has it that pre-ordering can start as soon as tomorrow, 11/03/2011, but I reckon apple will want to clear stocks of original iPads first so I’m not getting my hopes up…
I’m going to get the White one, with a case… That case looks fantastic doesn’t it?
Pretty excited now, but really missing my iPad 
January 10, 2011 at 11:32 PM · Filed under Apps
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.
