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Walmart Selling 16 GB iPhone 3GS for $97
PR: Just before Memorial Day weekend, Walmart announces that
it has reduced the price on the 16 GB iPhone 3GS to its lowest price
offer yet at $97 - a $100 savings on the smartphone purchased new and
with 2-year contract.
"At Walmart we stand for the best prices on the brands and products
customers want. As it is our commitment to always lead on price, we are
going to reduce the price on this most popular Smartphone so our
customers can realize these new savings as soon as possible," says:
Mehrdad Akbar, Sr. Category Director for Wireless, Walmart US.
iPad Believed to Be Outselling Macs in the US
AppleInsider's Neil Hughes reports:
"A new forecast predicts Apple is now selling more than 200,000
iPads per week in the US, a total greater
than the estimated 110,000 Macs sold stateside every seven days."
Link:
Apple's iPad Believed to Be Outselling Macs in the US
iPads Outselling Macs Two-to-One?
The Register's Rik Myslewski reports:
"Apple's iPad may be selling nearly twice as well as the company's
venerable Macintosh - despite Cupertino's admission that it's having a
hard time meeting demand, and despite having to delay its international
roll-out by a month.
"That's the contention of a seasoned Apple-watcher at RBC Capital
Markets. According to The Wall Street Journal's All Things
Digital, analyst Mike Abramsky - who Yahoo! Finance rates highly
for accuracy - issued a research note to his clients on Thursday that
said, in part:
"'Checks indicate that US iPad sales remain strong
post-launch, driven by rising consumer visibility to iPad's user
experience, sustained PR/word-of-mouth marketing, 3G iPad launch, and
broadening iPad apps/content.
"'We believe Apple is now selling >200k iPads/week,
greater than US Macs (est. 110k Macs/week) and just below US iPhone 3GS
first quart (246k/week).'"
Link:
iPads May Be Outselling Macs Two to One
Supercharge Your iPad Browsing with iCab
The Apple Blog's Jon Buys says:
"iCab Mobile (see below) is the browser for the
iPad I've been waiting for. Using the same WebKit rendering engine as
Mobile Safari, iCab brings a true desktop class browser to the iPad.
Where Mobile Safari scales up from the iPhone, iCab Mobile has scaled
down from the desktop version of iCab,
one of the oldest Mac browsers still around."
Link: Supercharge Your
iPad Browsing with iCab
UK Heat Wave Causing iPad Issues
recombu.com's Andrew Lim says that while you might be looking
forward to a scorching hot summer, the iPad isn't, with users of gray
market iPads reporting "iPad needs to cool down before you can use it"
dialogs popping up during Great Britain's recent heat wave.
Tip: Don't leave your iPad in the sun.
Link: UK Heatwave
Causing iPad Issues
4 Reasons You Don't Need an iPad
The New Republic's John B. Judis says:
"My wife wanted an iPad as soon as she saw Steve Jobs' announcement
last January. She even had a place set out for it. It would go in the
kitchen where it would be available for looking up recipes, as well as
reading the morning newspaper. But life is disappointment: The iPad
wouldn't come out for another four months, and when it did, it cost
about $300 more than we could afford. Luckily, one surfaced around
The New Republic offices, and I got a chance to play with it for
several weeks. And so did my wife. She still wants one, badly - but I
am less impressed.
"Here are four reasons - ranging from the immediately practical to
the philosophical - why I would not buy one now...."
Link: You
Don't Need an iPad
iPad: The 5 Biggest Annoyances
TechRepublic's Jason Hiner says that there's plenty to like about
the iPad, "but there are also some serious annoyances that hinder the
overall product experience." Here are his top five:
- 5. The impractical glossy screen
- 4. Docking only in portrait mode
- 3. It's awkward to hold
- 2. Lack of Adobe Flash
- 1. The umbilical cord to your Mac or PC
Link: Apple iPad: The Five
Biggest Annoyances
Using the iPad as a Work Machine
PC Magazine's Michael Miller says:
"The iPad is undoubtedly a good machine to consume content on, but
how good it is for business applications? I've spent a good deal of
time trying this out lately, and found a lot of limitations, but also a
lot to like.
"First, using any device as a work computer depends a lot on what
applications you actually want to use. My guess is that nearly every
purchaser of an iPad already owns a personal computer (Windows or Mac),
and the iPad makes no pretense of trying to be a replacement for those
machines: It doesn't try to run Mac OS applications, for instance. If
you expect that kind of computing, you'll be disappointed....
"The disadvantages are quite clear. The onscreen keyboard is usable
for short things, but most of us are just not going to be happy writing
long documents or spending a lot of time entering data on an on-screen
keyboard that is relatively small, completely flat, and has no
feedback. External keyboards are a choice, but they are still
awkward.
"The process of getting documents on and off the machine is also
convoluted . . . In addition, the lack of multitasking - or
really fast application switching - is a notable drawback in a number
of ways.
"...on the road and doing serious writing, taking and editing
pictures, and uploading blog posts, at the moment there's no contest:
I'll use a real notebook . . . When I'm commuting daily,
though, I often find myself taking just the iPad...."
Link: Using
the iPad as a Work Machine
Editing Word Documents on an iPad
Macworld's Joe Kissell says that, unlike the iPhone and iPod touch,
the iPad was designed with the needs of typists in mind. Some of us
would take issue with that contention, what with the lame virtual
keyboard, but Kissel maintains that the iPad's screen size, the virtual
keyboard's reasonable size in landscape orientation, and support for
external keyboards make the iPad a natural choice for word processing
on the go.
And when it comes to reading, editing, and saving Microsoft Word
documents, while there's there's no Microsoft Word app, Kissell says,
you can work with Word documents on your iPad if you're willing to
accept a few compromises - with the help of Apple Pages, Google
Documents, and perhaps a third-party app like Byte Squared's $6 Doc2 HD
or $8 Office2 HD, which connects directly to your Google Docs account
and provides a native iPad editing interface.
Link: Editing
Word Documents on an iPad
What a Free iPad Bought Apple
Fortune's Philip Elmer-DeWitt says that Apple has managed to turn
bad publicity into a public relations coup for less than $500 by
presenting Diane Campbell - a disabled woman on a fixed income, who had
saved $600 to buy an iPad - only to be told by a clerk at Apple's Palo
Alto store that the company didn't take cash (a policy Apple had
adopted to prevent black-market resellers from buying more than two) -
with a complimentary iPad and reversing its no-cash rule, provided
customers open an Apple account at the point of purchase, resulting in
the kind of publicity money can't buy.
Link:
What a Free iPad Bought Apple
ChangeWave Surveys Measure Future Consumer iPad
Demand, Reactions of iPad Owners
PR: The following is a brief summary of selected results from
two new ChangeWave surveys on the Apple iPad - including a May consumer
survey measuring future iPad demand (n=3,174), and a second survey of
new iPad owners on their actual reactions to the new tablet device
(n=153) by Paul Carton, Vice President of Research ChangeWave
Research.
Back in our February Apple iPad survey report we found "The
pre-launch demand for the new iPad is greater than the pre-launch
demand for the original iPhone." It wasn't surprising, therefore, when
in early May Apple announced 1 million iPads sold in the first month -
and reported that sales had outpaced those of the original iPhone.
But now that the iPad has been on the market for several weeks,
ChangeWave has just completed two brand new surveys:
- A May survey of 3,174 consumers to measure future demand for the
iPad, and
- A second survey of 153 new iPad owners to discover their actual
impressions of the new tablet device.
Here is a brief look at selected results from the ChangeWave
report:
Future Demand Trends
Consumer
demand for the Apple tablet going forward is even stronger than the
extraordinary pre-launch demand we recorded back in our February
ChangeWave survey.
A total of 7% of respondents now say they're Very Likely to buy an
iPad and another 13% say they are Somewhat Likely - the highest level
of consumer interest we've seen to date, and far surpassing February's
pre-launch demand survey (4% Very Likely ; 9% Somewhat Likely).
Shaking Up the eReader Market
We took a close-up look at the eReader market to gauge the iPad's
impact - and the ChangeWave survey results show the iPad profoundly
shaking up this market.
As part of our May survey, 245 respondents identified themselves as
currently owning an eReader. We then asked this group to tell us which
eReader they currently own.
Among eReader owners the Amazon Kindle (62%) remains the leader by a
wide margin, but we note that the Apple iPad (16%) is already
registering a 16% share of the eReader market just weeks after its
initial release.
A Major Transformation in Content - The Rise of e-Newspapers and
e-Magazines
Back in February 2010 and once again in May, we asked
eReader owners to tell us the type of content they were reading with
their devices. When we compare the responses from February (before the
iPad launch) with the responses from May (after the iPad launch) we
find a major transformation in progress regarding eReader content.
Which of the following types of content do you currently read with
your eBook Reader?
The percentage reporting they read Newspapers (18%) on their eReader
has surged 7 points since February - as has the percentage who report
they're reading Magazines (14%; up 7 points).
A close-up look at our May results has uncovered major differences
in the type of content being consumed by iPad readers vs. all other
eReaders.
Importantly, fully half of iPad eReaders (50%) say they read
Newspapers on their tablet device compared to just 14% of all other
eReader owners. Likewise, 38% of iPad eReaders say they read Magazines
compared to 11% of all other eReader owners.
In short, more than 3 times as many iPad eReader owners say they
read Newspapers and Magazines as do all other eReader owners.
New Owners Weigh In On Their iPads
We also asked 153 new Apple iPad owners a series of questions to
garner their reactions to the new tablet device - beginning with their
level of customer satisfaction.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the Apple iPad?
In terms of overall satisfaction, the vast majority of owners
believe the iPad is delivering on its promises - with three-in-four
(74%) saying they're Very Satisfied with their new tablet, and another
17% say they're Somewhat Satisfied.
The iPad ratings are nearly identical to the highest rated Smart
Phone among consumers - the Apple iPhone. But we note that Apple has
now reached these nosebleed levels with a brand new product.
Note that the full ChangeWave Apple iPad Report contains additional
findings on:
- Key iPad Features Likely Buyers are Most Excited About
- Timeframe for Future Consumer Purchases
- New Owner Likes and Dislikes
- How Owners are Using their iPads - Including 8 Most Common
Uses
- Features Still Missing from the iPad
- Potential for iPad Cannibalizing Other Apple Products
- Impact of Apple iPad on the eReader Market
- Types of Content Being Consumed on eReaders
- A Comparison: Apple iPad Owner Content Consumption vs. All Other
eReader Owners
- eReader Market Demand Going Forward
- Future eReader Market Share - Apple iPad vs. Amazon Kindle vs. Sony
Reader vs. Barnes & Noble Nook
Link:
New ChangeWave Surveys Measure Future Consumer Demand and the Reactions
of New iPad Owners
How to Install Android on Your Pre-3GS iPhone
PC World's David Wang says:
"Maybe you want to liberate your iPhone from Apple's clutches. Maybe
you just want to tinker with something new. Either way, you've seen
Android running on the iPhone, and you want to try it for yourself.
"Here's how to install Google's Android OS on your iPhone. Be
forewarned, though: This hack isn't for the faint of heart."
Link:
How to Install Android on Your iPhone
Android for iPhone 3G Available for Download
RedmondPie's Taimur Asad says:
"You can do pretty much everything that you would expect a normal
Android phone to do but it is still not recommended for day-to-day
regular use. The power management functions of Android for iPhone 3G
are yet to be implemented so your phone will only last for an hour or
so of Android use before the battery runs out. Yes, it is good only for
showing off to your friends that you have Android running on iPhone
3G."
Link: Android for iPhone
3G, Now Available for Download
Apps & Services
iCab Mobile 3.2 Web Browser for
iPhone, iPod touch & iPad
PR: iCab
Mobile is a new web browser for the iPhone iPod touch, and iPad. It is
probably one of the iPhone browsers with the richest feature set,
providing many unique and useful features you won't find in other
iPhone browsers.
You can download iCab Mobile through the Apple AppStore.
Here are some
of the key features:
- Optimized user interface for iPad and iPhone/iPod touch
- You can organize your bookmarks in folders. Special "Offline
bookmarks" can be used to save a web page so it can be displayed later
without an Internet connection.
- The "Scrollpad" feature can be used to scroll within large web
sites extremely fast.
- "Modules" can be used to add more features at any time. Modules can
do simple things like increasing the font of a web page and also more
complex things like posting the current page at Twitter (including the
login and creating a tiny URL) and much more.
- You can protect the access to iCab Mobile with a password. If
access is protected with a password you can also enable a guest mode
which allows restricted access to bookmarks and search engines and
blocks/hides access to private data like History, form data, cookies
etc.
- Page-Compression via "Google Mobilizer" is supported. Useful if you
want to or have to save bandwidth.
- It is possible to open the displayed/linked page in an external app
which can open the page (like Safari, but also the native YouTube app
when visiting a YouTube video page) .
- You can configure iCab Mobile to use smaller toolbars to save
screen space.
- There are different color schemes available. You can even select
different schemes for the normal mode and the guest mode.
- You can easily access the previously visited sites (History)
- You can access all the web sites that are found in the address
book
- Support for Tabs. You can open links in new Tabs, in the current
Tab or let the web page decide where to open links. You can also let
the app open Tabs in the background.
- The Fullscreen mode hides all toolbars so the web page can use the
whole screen.
- Privacy Settings: Private Browsing mode where nothing is stored in
the history. Delete history and cookies manually at any time or
automatically when quitting.
- The download manager allows to download any file from the web.
These files can be transferred to the Mac/PC and also displayed
directly in iCab if the iPhone OS supports these file types (like
audio, video, text, pictures)
- Searching is one of the most important actions in the Internet.
Therefore iCab Mobile provides same very powerful search features. You
select between different search engines when searching in the Internet.
The list of search engines can be extended very easy, just open a web
page with a search form and touch the button "Add To Search Engines".
You can not only search for web sites, you can also search within the
content of a web site.
- Filling out certain forms (for example for login-forms) over and
over again using the virtual keyboard of the iPhone is nothing you want
to do. iCab Mobiles lets you save the forms you've filled out manually
so the next time you have to fill out the form, you can let iCab Mobil
do this for you.
- iCab Mobile supports Filters (URL-based filters). The app comes
with a list of filters which do filter out many advertising banners.
This list can be edited, so you can add new filters or
remove/deactivate existing ones.
- The URL completion feature helps you entering URLs in the URL
field. Based on the letters you've typed in, you'll get a list of URLs
from the history or bookmarks, which contain your input.
- The app can start with a certain homepage but can also restore the
web pages that were open when the app has quit before.
- There's a build-in "help" which explains all the settings and
features. tap the tools/settings icon at the bottom right to find the
"help".
New on the
iPad:
- "Real" Tabs implemented. Can be switched on (for faster access to
the Tabs) or off (for more screen space). The old Tabs are still
available.
- Tab-and-hold on the bookmarks in the bookmarks bar can be used to
open these bookmarks in (background) Tabs.
- The progress bar is now drawn within the URL field
- Downloads can be transferred to the Mac/PC through iTunes and USB
as well.
- The downloaded files can be opened in other Apps on the iPad which
have registered themselves for the file types of these files.
- Bugfix: Credentials for HTTP authentication are now properly
saved
- Bugfix: fixes an issue with AppStore-links and restoring the
session.
New for iPhone/iPod/iPad
- The filters list can be now also imported/exported.
- Bugfix: When importing Bookmarks the "feed" URLs are no longer
ignored.
- Bugfix: In guest mode the standard bookmarks were used instead of
the reduced set of bookmarks which were defined for the guest
mode.
Link: iCab
Mobile (download link)
iPhone App Provides Instant Notification of Car
Speed and Acceleration Violations
PR:
You're Busted! Can you imagine getting an email message with a map and
message like this one?
Vehicle: Mom's Car
- Green - Trip Start: May 14, 2010 3:41 PM
- Yellow - Speed Violations: 5 Top Speed 64 MPH
- Pink - Excessive Braking: 5 (max 0.30)
- Red - Trip End: May 14, 2010 3:51 PM
No news is good news for parents (or businesses) who install this
amazing new application on their teenager's (or employee's) iPhone.
The brand new Safe Driver Program created by Chet Karella of
Dangerous Decisions takes advantage of the internal GPS locator systems
and accelerometer combined with the incredible speed of the 3G networks
to provide the instant capability to know when an iPhone toting driver
exceeds whatever speed or acceleration set points you want them to stay
below.
The Safe Driver program documents Acceleration, Braking, Cornering
and Speed.
Once desired set points are entered, the program records the speed
and calculates the g forces experienced by the driver.
Two versions
are available: Basic and Pro
The Basic Safe Driver Program can be downloaded for free and allows
a user to experience preset fixed G-force and speed limits. The
violations are displayed and the last two trip reports are stored of
the device for review.
The Safe Driver Pro version allows users to specify the speed and g
force set points and identify how they want violations to be
automatically reported and where.
When a violation occurs, the program will automatically send either
a text message or an email message identifying the vehicle being used,
the time the program started and stopped, the set point exceeded, the
time of the infraction, and the duration that the set point was
exceeded.
The Pro version
of the program also provides users with the added capability of
receiving a detailed trip report via Email that displays a map with
drop pins indicating location of the vehicle when application was
initiated and shutdown, a list of the set points, summary of violations
and peak speed reached if speed set point were exceeded, the id of the
vehicle driven and a detailed list of any violations for that trip.
To encourage users to stay compliant, both versions also provide
color visual and audio sound alarms when a driver comes within 95
percent of any set point limit (e.g., 55 MPH) identified by a user.
Designer Chet Karella says the programs are designed to be
particularly useful for parents who want to monitor their newly
licensed teen drivers, and for managers of truck and automobile fleets
seeking assurance that their employees drive within speed limits and
maintain safe driving behaviors on the job.
The Basic is free, and the Pro Version is $24.99.
The Safe Driver programs are available at the Apple iTunes
Store.
Link: Safe Driver
Bell Micro Canada Announces iPad Rate Plans from
C$15
PR: With a Bell Micro SIM card, get the most out of your iPad
by running it on Canada's best network. It's the largest, the fastest
and the iPad works best on it.
Until August 31, 2010, you'll also get a free subscription to Bell
Mobile TV, which features popular channels including comedy, news, and
weather. Data charges apply.
Bell offers two iPad plans with no long-term contracts. To help
manage your usage, your iPad will notify you when your included data is
running low, so you can top up without any interruption to service.
Price per 30 days data:
- C$15, 250 MB + WiFi*
- C$35, 5 GB + WiFi*
Data is valid for 30 days from activation and cannot be carried over
month to month. Plan must be renewed every 30 days or sooner if the
included data is used up.
Bell Micro SIM cards are available at Apple stores or at
participating Future Shop and Best Buy locations.
Link: Bell Micro
Canada iPad Rate Plans
Accessories
iRecord Music Audio Recorder Synchs Recordings to
iPhone or iPod
PR: iRecord Music PMR-300 is a single button USB device
allowing users to record, play, store, and sync music and audio to
portable media players, including all iPhones and iPods
iRecord Music can directly record music and audio to popular
portable media players (PMP), including all iPhone and iPod devices.
The recorded files appear in the player's playlist for immediate
playback.
iRecord Music can also record to its internal storage space of
2 GB. The contents can later be synched to an attached PMP with a touch
of a button, bringing unprecedented ease of use for sharing music and
audio with family and friends.
The supported PMP's include the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod
touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, Smartphones, PSP-Slim, PSP, Walkman,
USB flash drives, and hard drives.
iRecord Music records audio from an analog source - including LP
turntables, cassette players, Internet and satellite radio, TV, set-top
boxes, DVR, CD/DVD players, VCRs, and computers. Virtually any analog
source is supported by iRecord Music, with a gain selection switch that
compensates for peak-to-peak variation of output signal levels of
different analog sources. Supported audio codecs are MP3, AAC, WAV, and
FLAC.
iRecord Music is also a voice recorder and an audio player.
Meetings, lectures, and any other audio signal can be recorded using
the onboard microphone in the clearest quality possible. The innovative
USB cap of iRecord Music, housing a rechargeable battery, brings
portability to iRecord Music when recording on-the-go or playing back
from the local storage.
iRecord Music can be used as a standard USB flash drive as well. Any
data can be transferred between a computer and iRecord Music.
iRecord Music's built in intelligence automatically recognizes when
to act like a recorder, player, USB flash drive, or when to synchronize
with a PMP.
iRecord Music is priced at $79.95. It can be ordered from
iRecord.com and will become available from leading retailers, catalogs,
and on-line merchants.
Link: iRecord Music
ProClip iPad Holders and Mounting Solutions for
Use in Vehicles, Home, and Office
PR: Consumer installable
mounting solutions make Apple iPad easier to view and access while in
the car, RV, at home, or at the office.
ProClip USA, Inc. announced a variety of iPad holders designed to
securely mount Apple's new iPad in the car, home, and office. All
holders, designed and manufactured by Brodit AB in Sweden, have a neat
and discreet design and are custom made for the iPad. The iPad slides
easily in and out of the holder allowing you to quickly take the iPad
with you.
In the Car
- Dashboard: Combined with a ProClip Vehicle Mount (see below), these
new holders, attach to vehicle specific ProClip dashboard mounts. Once
this two part solution (iPad Holder plus Vehicle Mount) is attached to
the vehicle dashboard, it provides better viewing and easier
access.
- Headrest Mount: The iPad mount is mounted to the back of a front
seat headrest. It comes with a tilt swivel so the iPad can be adjusted
for optimal viewing. Installation is quick and will not damage the
interior of the vehicle. The headrest mount fits most vehicles.
At Home and in the Office
- Desk Stand: Designed to be placed on any flat surface e.g. kitchen
counter, office desk, table, TV stand and more. It angles slightly
backwards so the iPad screen can be viewed from a sitting or standing
position. Easily take the desk stand with you, from room to room, and
connect your iPad to computers, TV etc.
- Wall Mount: (Available in Black or White): Designed to attach to a
wall, this holder can also attach to any flat surface. Optionally, a
Tilt Swivel Mount can be attached to the back of the holder. The holder
keeps your iPad in an upright position and can be mounted on the wall
in either a vertical or horizontal position. Place your iPad on the
wall for better viewing and reception. A discreet slim design wall
mount for your home, office, RV etc.
Holder options may include, docking pass-through connector for cable
attachment, 12V charging via USB, cigarette lighter adapter and
hardwire charging.
"Creating mounting solutions that keep up with current mobile
devices and changing trends, is what we do best," says Bjorn Spilling,
president of ProClip USA. "We offer mounting solutions that are custom
designed for virtually every car in the world, and all popular handheld
devices."
Mounting solutions are also available for other Apple devices such
iPhones and iPods. All products available at proclipusa.com.
ProClip Vehicle Mounts provide the mounting platform to attach any
ProClip holder or adapter. The ProClip Vehicle Mount is the only
vehicle specific, consumer installable mounting bracket in today's
global market. The mount clips into the dashboard seams, providing a
very sturdy and tight fit. Average installation time is 2 minutes. No
dismantling of the dashboard is required and there is no damage to the
vehicle's interior.
Link: ProClip iPad
Holders and Mounting Solutions
Rugged Eco Extreme Speaker Case Protects Your iPod
or iPhone
PR: The Eco Extreme waterproof case works with every MP3
player and cellphone including the iPhone, iPod touch, Motorola Droid
and Blackberry. Built with a rugged, rubberized protective body, this
is a great choice for anyone on the go who wants to take their music
with them.
The Eco Extreme case for your MP3 player is a top pick. It provides
extreme durability, rugged housing and dynamic sound performance that
will get your heart rate up but priced to keep your heart rate
down.
Take it to the Beach
There is really no place that the Eco Extreme case will not go. Take
it to the beach, hiking & backpacking, on your camping or boating
trip . . . If you can get there, it'll follow you.
Universal 1/8" Headset Jack
Our waterproof case connects to your iPhone, iPod or MP3 player via
the 1/8" headset jack located on the inside of the Eco Extreme case. It
virtually works with any audio device with a headset jack.
Rugged Industrial Design
The rugged industrial design protects your MP3 player from the
elements when you're outdoors. The rubberized outer shell includes
platformed feet to allow your case to stand vertically while it's open
or closed.
Detachable Carabineer
The Eco Extreme comes with a carabineer to clip on to your
backpack to keep your hands free. Clip the case to the top of your
tent, to a tree while sitting by the camp fire, basically where ever
you can click it.
Eco Extreme Features
- Waterproof case with built-in speaker
- 3" full range forward firing speaker
- Detachable carabineer clip allows easy transportation while leaving
your hands free
- Up to 30 hours Battery Life at average volume levels
- Requires 3 AA batteries (batteries not included)
- Uniquely designed exterior pressure release valve ensures your case
is water tight but always easy to open at low and high altitudes
- Spacious internal storage compartment can hold your keys, MP3
Player, credit cards, drivers license and cash, while keeping it all
safe from sand, sun, and water
- Industrial design includes a platform to vertically stand your case
while open or closed
- High impact shock resistant design withstands drops, falls and
spills
- Designed to play open or closed to play upright or onside
Technical Features
- IPX7 Approved (International Weatherproofing Standard)
- Powered by 3 AA batteries
- Speaker Output 3W RMS
- Frequency Response 200 Hz - 10 KHz
$49.99
Link: Eco Extreme
Rugged All Terrain Speaker Case
WaterGuard Waterproof Case for iPad
PR: Made of UV-stabilized plastic, the WaterGuard
Waterproof Case guards against any wet environment that the iPad might
be exposed to. It provides great protection when you get stuck in a
rainstorm or accidentally drop your bag on a wet surface. When using
the WaterGuard Case, the iPad can be slipped directly into the
WaterGuard pocket and the transparent surface provides full access to
the iPad's touch interface and keyboard
Details:
- Designed specifically for Apple iPad tablet computer (WiFi/3G Model
16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB)
- You can operate the keyboard and navigation interface through the
case with ease
- WaterGuard case protects against water, dust, dirt, sand and other
elements.
- You can wear around neck or shoulder with adjustable strap
- Great companion when you use your iPad at the beach, near the pool
side, in the bathtub or at the kitchen table
- Ultra light weight - 3.0 ounces
$19.99
Link: WaterGuard
Waterproof Case for iPad
