Sometimes it can be useful to take a screenshot of whatever is happening on your iOS devices screen.
Maybe you want to show off your latest gaming accomplishment, share a bug with others or even just to capture a websites content. Read more
Tag Archive for iPad
Q&A: Can I add movies not purchased in iTunes to my iPad?
If the files are simply MP4 files that have been encoded for your iPad, then yes. All you have to do is add the files to your iTunes library in the same way that you add music files, via the file menu –> Add to library. Read more
RED5 bring out joystick for Tablet devices
UK gadget seller RED5 is bringing out an interesting tool for those who want a more traditional method of control when gaming on their tablet devices. Read more
Review: Splashtop for iPad
There are plenty of tools available that will allow you to use your iPad as a keyboard and mouse for your PC or Mac, but not so many that will allow you to view your PC’s screen on your iPad.
Enter; Splashtop. A full Windows and Mac remote control suite for your iPad. Read more
Apple WWDC 2011 Coverage – iCloud, iOS 5, Lion!
Apple has unveiled a whole load of new technologies at this years World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco, California.
There’s a whole lot of information provided in a keynote speech that stretched over 120 minutes, but the important facts are these: Read more
Expandable Storage Comes to iPad via AirStash
One of the major downsides to owning an iPad (or iPod, or iPhone) is that you’re stuck with whatever storage your device came with.
If you bought the 16GB version, then that’s your lot, and it doesn’t take much to fill up that space.
On the other hand, Android or Windows Tablets usually come with an SD card slot, giving you up to 32GB at a time, more if you carry multiple cards around with you.
Luckily, US based company AirStash have developed a new device that will provide expanded storage for your iOS device.
The USB dongle combines an SD card reader, a WiFi access point and media streaming software to allow you to playback content on SD cards on your iPad or iPhone.
It’s a novel idea, but it does have some drawbacks. For one, you’d have to pair your iOS device to the AirStash, so couldn’t use WiFi for Internet use at the same time. You also have to carry around another device with you, and it doesn’t exactly look small.
Files are copied to your SD card by connecting the AirStash to your PC or Mac via USB. The built in software on the device then makes the files available to compatible devices that connect via WiFi.
Despite it’s shortcomings, this would be a great advantage to those who travel. You’re no longer confined to the free space on your iOS device for media, you could potentially carry a handful of SD cards with you which gives the potential for instant access to a sizable chunk of your media library.
AirStash don’t go on record with battery life, but we’d expect around 3 to 4 hours of continuous use before it needs recharging, so you could probably squeeze out a couple of feature films in a single sitting.
No word on UK availability either, though we have asked. US pricing is set at $99.
Review: Case-Mate Walkabout iPad Case
Case-Mate were kind enough to send us a couple of these cases to offer up to our readers as prizes recently. So we thought the least we could do would be to review the Walkabout for them while we were at it.
The Walkabout is a very fine case when compared to some of the others we’ve seen, though it is just that: A case.
We’ve seen others that have doubled as stands, folios or even keyboards, but these are not features that are present here. What you do get is a very high quality “satchel” type case, made of a very nice quality suede leather and assembled to a very high standard.
Our two review models were both flawless in terms of the leather material and the cut and stitching. The Walkabout is only available in a tan finish (no pinks or greens here) but the colour is consistent and appealing to our eyes at least.
There are no marks or writing to be found on the case, save for the small “CM” logo printed into the leather, font and back. The inside of the case is similarly presented, with a fine hide finish ensuring that your iPad remains scratch free. In fact, we actually found that it cleaned the screen up quite nicely in transit, though we wouldn’t swap this method for a good microfiber cloth.
The lid of the case folds down nicely and is held in place with two magnet clips which should prevent your tablet from flying out in transit. We had no problems of this sort whatsoever.
We also noted the care that had been taken around the edges to properly finish the leather to prevent de-lamination or fraying. Unlike some, this is a case that should last as long as your tablet does.
The Walkabout is marketed for the original iPad on Case-Mate’s EU website, but we found it suites the iPad two equally well, though as you can imagine there’s slightly more room for it to rattle around in.
We’ve found the Walkabout available online for around the £20 mark, which is less than Case-Mate suggest it should be sold for. This is likely due to the company (like others) running down their original iPad stock. But, if you have an iPad 2, or other similar sized tablet, this may be a good case for you if you can pick one up before they go out of stock.
Or you can enter our competition to try and win one for yourself (UK readers only).
WIN a Case-Mate Walkabout or Gelli iPad Case!!!
Original iPad owners have had it slightly rough lately. Not only does the iPad 2 outperform it in pretty much every way, but the number of available accessories for the original iPad has dwindled down to pretty much nothing since the iPad 2′s arrival.
We don’t think that’s fair, so we’ve teamed up with premium case manufacturer Case-Mate to bring our UK readers the chance to win one of three iPad cases from their impressive line-up of made-to-measure cases.
We’ve got two Walkabout leather folio cases to give away, each valued at £69.99 and a single Gelli Checkmate case in blue valued at £39.99.
The Gelli will fit any original iPad, whereas the Walkabout will fit both the original iPad and the iPad 2. Pictures below.
To stand a chance to win one of the three cases available all you have to do is the following:
- Click the Facebook “Like” buttons below for both Tech Made Easy’s and Case Mate’s fan pages.
- Provide your name and Email address via the form below.
All valid entries will be put into a hat after the close of the competition and three winners drawn, at random, who we will then Email to arrange delivery of their iPad case.
[learn_more caption="Terms and Conditions"] This competition is open to readers with UK postage addresses only. Employees of Tech Made Easy and Case-Mate EU are forbidden from entering this contest. You MUST be a fan of both Facebook pages on 21/05/11 for your entry to count, all entrants who are not fans of both pages will have their entries discounted. Successful entrants will be informed via Email by 22/05/11 and must respond via Email within 5 working days or their prize will be forfeit. Tech Made Easy will not provide your name and Email address to any other party, nor will you be added to any mailing lists. The closing date for submissions is midnight on Friday 20th of May, 2011.[/learn_more]
