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Apple Investigating New iPad WiFi Issues, Replacing
Affected Units
9 to 5 Mac's Mark Gurman reports that according to an internal
AppleCare document, Apple is actively investigating a series of
WiFi-related issues affecting the third-generation iPad, noting that since the
New iPad's launch, many users have been complaining about
third-generation iPad WiFi issues ranging from connection drops, slow
download and upload speeds, or the devices inability to even pickup
local WiFi networks, and that a thread discussing the issue on Apple's
online support forums has almost amassed 700 replies from users with
similar issues.
Link: Apple
Investigating New iPad WiFi Issues, Tells AppleCare to Replace Affected
Units
$399 Budget iPad 2 Has Improved CPU
In the market for an iPad? Cnet's Brooke Crothers suggests that you
might want to take a closer look at the iPad 2, which uses a premium chip that he
maintains is in some respects more advanced than the new iPad's - a
more advanced version of the dual-core Apple A5 series chip built on a
cutting-edge Samsung manufacturing process, according to chip review
site
AnandTech.
To wit, the $399 iPad 2 uses an A5 chip made on Samsung's advanced
32-nanometer manufacturing process as opposed to the previous A5 and
current A5X, which are both made on an older 45-nanometer process.
It's reasonable to deduce that the higher-tech 32-nanometer A5
silicon could power the next iPhone (5?) expected later this year.
Link: That $399 Budget
iPad 2 Has Precious Silicon Inside
Why the New iPad Sucks
Writing for The Register, longtime Apple user and journalist
Alistair Dabbs, who wrote for MacUser magazine for nearly ten years,
where he tested and reviewed the very first iMac as a world exclusive,
contends that the third-generation iPad 3 "sucks big time." How
come?
Dabbs explains that what he finds most appealing about handheld
technology is its relentless miniaturization concurrent with increased
power and functionality enhancement, and in that context the
iPad 3 is an aberration, being thicker and weighing more than the
preceding (still available in 16 GB WiFi config) iPad 2, with a
much greater capacity battery that doesn't last as long, and
essentially no improvement in speed or functionality - or much else,
save for its marquee Retina Display and 4G support that doesn't work
where Dabbs lives.
Specific to the Retina display, Dabbs observes that while it's nice
to look at, it sucks away all the extra power and capacity of the new
iPad's A5X processor, quad-core graphics engine, and 75% bigger
battery, and he says it's also turning out to be a nightmare for
developers, much more so than when Retina Displays were introduced with
the iPhone 4, and making existing iPad 2 content look
awful.
The bottom line, says Dabbs, is that Apple has atypically wrought "a
product that is fatter and heavier, offers less battery life between
recharges, risks running out of storage space four times more quickly,
and makes some of your existing apps look worse."
Link: The iPad 3 Would
Make Me So Horny . . . If It Wasn't So Sucky
e-ink Kindle Beats Retina Display iPad for
Reading
Can the new iPad's high-resolution display compete with e-ink? It's
apples and oranges, so to speak.
Cnet's Scott Stein checks out whether the new iPad's high-resolution
display compete with e-ink for reading, noting that a few months ago he
bought a base Amazon Kindle for $79 because he wanted to read more
efficiently, and the iPad 2's screen was giving him eye fatigue.
Stein says that it would be reasonable to assume that with the new
iPad's Retina Display, the Kindle had been one-upped, but it hasn't
been able to unseat his little old Kindle entirely, and he still
prefers the latter for long-form book reading, noting that it's
lighter, its reflective screen is still easier to focus on - with the
iPad's backlit screen, Retina or not, still taking its toll over time
in terms of eye strain while reflective screen on a Kindle doesn't
require any different focus than a piece of paper, and the inexpensive
Kindle is less stressful to pack around in public, and has vastly
superior battery life - good for at least three weeks of real-world
use, and with text that still feels equal to the new iPad in terms of
text clarity.
Link: Retina Display
iPad vs. e-ink Kindle: Which Do I Prefer for Reading?
The End Is Nigh for One Size for iPhone and
iPad
At least the end of iPhone/iPad one size fits all, says former
senior Apple exec Jean-Louis
Gassée in a Monday Note commenting that while Apple has
managed to sell more than 300 million iOS devices using only single
sizes for the iPhone and iPad, he's becoming convinced this can't last
much longer and that we'll see a range of physically distinct iPhone
and iPad models.
Link: Apple: The End Is
Nigh
Apple Tops Brand Loyalty Survey
PR: The ClickFox Brand Loyalty Survey was conducted between
March 7 and March 19, 2012 to discover which brands consumers are most
loyal to, why, and how they show their loyalty.
The findings underscore the critical role of reliable products,
superior customer service and rewards programs on consumer perceptions,
and buying habits.
Apple, Coca-Cola, Amazon.com, Google Top the Loyalty List
ClickFox asked consumers what brands they couldn't live without, and
some familiar companies topped the list: respondents overwhelmingly
singled out Apple (20% of all responses collected), followed by
Coca-Cola products, and a tie between Google and Amazon.com. Other
brands mentioned by consumers included Starbucks, Target, Microsoft,
and a slew of retailers from apparel, electronics, and health/beauty
organizations.
Survey responses also revealed which industries have the strongest
brands: consumers reported being most loyal to food and beverage
companies (57%) and technology and gadgets providers (51%), and least
loyal to health/fitness (44%) and wireless providers (43%).
According to survey respondents, the two biggest drivers of loyalty
are quality (88%) and customer service (72%), above price (50%) and
convenience (45%). When consumers were asked about the best ways
companies can gain their loyalty, the top choice for respondents was
providing exceptional 24/7 service (34%), followed by reward programs,
providing personalized products/services, and sending exclusive,
relevant offers. Bottom line consumers not only want companies to
delight them from a customer service standpoint, but they also want
companies to better understand their needs and preferences on an
individual basis.
87% of consumers surveyed said that they would tolerate more from
certain companies or brands because of their loyalty, with 77% of these
respondents pointing to quality and 63% pointing to customer service as
factors driving their commitment.
Across the entire customer lifecycle from acquisition, on-boarding,
service/support, and retention, companies have opportunities to build
loyalty with customers. According to 48% of consumers surveyed, the
most critical time to gain their loyalty is when they make their first
purchase or begin service, while 40% indicated that companies gain
their loyalty when exceeding expectations in resolving an issue. These
findings point to the weight consumers place on those critical
interactions early and during their lifecycle, and often involving
customer care and support areas. Perhaps most interesting was the fact
that only 0.8% of respondents believe that the most critical time to
gain their loyalty is when they consider switching to a competitor.
Organizations should closely examine customer experiences across each
stage of the lifecycle to identify the optimum times and channels to
delight customers and deepen relationships.
63% of consumers surveyed do not believe companies are doing enough
to reward their loyalty. Although many industries thrive on loyalty
programs like airlines, hotels, and restaurants, some companies may be
missing an opportunity to engage their loyal customers through
exclusive programs and treatment strategies. Even more compelling is
the finding that over 50% of respondents would consider increasing the
amount of business they do with a company for loyalty rewards, and 46%
indicated that they had increased purchases due to rewards
programs.
When asked how they show their loyalty to brands, consumers said
they spread the word and tell others (78%), buy more from the company
(69%), and won't consider other competing products (54%). Loyal
consumers are vocal, more profitable, and more tolerant of issues if
they are connected to a brand. Companies should continue new ways to
discover and reward customers for referrals, especially with regards to
the influence of social media (think offering discounts for likes on
Facebook or rewarding customers for positive or informative tweets
about the brand).
Link: 2010
Brand Loyalty Survey
iPad Projected to Account for 61% of Media Tablet
Sales in 2012
PR: Worldwide media tablet sales to end users are forecast to
total 118.9 million units in 2012, a 98% increase from 2011 sales of 60
million units, according to Gartner, Inc.
Apple's iOS continues to be the dominant media tablet operating
system (OS), as it is projected to account for 61.4% of worldwide media
tablet sales to end users in 2012 (see Table 1). Despite the arrival of
Microsoft-based devices to this market, and the expected international
rollout of the Kindle Fire, Apple will continue to be the market leader
through the forecast period.
"Despite PC vendors and phone manufacturers wanting a piece of the
pie and launching themselves into the media tablet market, so far, we
have seen very limited success outside of Apple with its iPad," says
Carolina Milanesi, research vice president at Gartner. "As vendors
struggled to compete on price and differentiate enough on either the
hardware or ecosystem, inventories were built and only 60 million units
actually reached the hands of consumers across the world. The situation
has not improved in early 2012, when the arrival of the new iPad has
reset the benchmark for the product to beat."
"It appears that this year competitors have waited to see what Apple
would bring out because there were very few announcements of new media
tablets at either the Consumer Electronics Show or Mobile World
Congress. Many vendors will wait for Windows 8 to be ready and will try
to enter the market with a dual-platform approach, hoping that the
Microsoft brand could help them in both the enterprise and consumer
markets."
Microsoft tablets are projected to account for 4.1% of media tablet
sales this year, and grow to 11.8% of sales by the end of 2016. Windows
8 is Microsoft's official entrance into the media tablet market.
"IT departments will see Windows 8 as the opportunity to deploy
tablets on an OS that is familiar to them and with devices offered by
many enterprise-class suppliers," Ms. Milanesi says. "This means that
we see Windows 8 as a strong IT-supplied offering more so than an OS
with a strong consumer appeal."
Gartner analysts said enterprise sales of media tablets will account
for about 35% of total tablet sales sold in 2015. These sales will not
be clearly defined as enterprise purchases. Gartner expects enterprises
to allow tablets as part of their buy your own device (BYOD) program.
More of these tablets will be owned by consumers who use them at
work.
"This poses a big threat to vendors that thought about focusing on
the enterprise market who will now have to become appealing to
consumers as well," says Ms. Milanesi. "This is exactly the same trend
that vendors such as RIM had to face in the smartphone market. The
difference here is that tablets have been created for consumers first
and then relied on an ecosystem of apps and services that make them
more manageable in the enterprise. When the deployment will come from
the IT department we believe that operating systems such as Windows 8
will have an advantage as long as they are not seen as a compromise in
usability for the users."
Android tablets are forecast to account for 31.9% of media tablet
sales in 2012. Gartner analysts said the main issue with Android
tablets has been the lack of applications that are dedicated to tablets
and therefore take advantage of their capabilities. Gartner's consumer
survey data shows that consumers are running many of their apps on
their mobile phones and their tablets.
Gartner's detailed market forecast data is available in the report,
"Forecast:
Media Tablets by Operating System, Worldwide, 2010-2016, 1Q12
Update."
Gartner's Special Report, "iPad and Beyond: The Future of the Tablet
Market," provides insight into what consumers, enterprises and vendors
can expect as the market continues to unfold. More than 20 reports
examine the tablet marketplace, as well as video commentary.
Link: iPad and Beyond:
The Future of the Tablet Market
The Competition
Nokia Lumia 900 Puts Windows Phone 'Back in the
Race'
Computerworld's Preston Gralla reports that while its specs may not
be impressive, AT&T's new smartphone is fast, bright, stylish, and
inexpensive, and suggesting that if you've been sitting on the fence
about making the switch to Windows Phone 7, the Lumia 900 could prove
the tipping-point to make the leap over - a beautifully designed,
stylish, well-engineered phone that shows off the strengths of the
Windows Phone platform on a bright, crisp 4.3". Gorilla Glass 800 x 480
pixel resolution AMOLED screen with a high-bandwidth LTE connection,
and at a low price point ($99 with a two-year contract at AT&T)
helping enable it to compete against iPhones and top-end Android phones
because of its combination of affordability and features.
Publisher's note: Windows Phone (formerly known as Windows
CE, Pocket PC, and Windows Mobile) peaked at 42% of the smartphone
market in 2007, the same year Apple introduced the iPhone. With the
rise of iOS and Android, Microsoft's mobile version of Windows has
fallen to
5th place in the smartphone market, well behind BlackBerry and
Symbian, which Nokia is slowly abandoning in favor of Windows Phone
thanks to
millions of dollars in cash incentives from Microsoft, although at
this point
Nokia's Symbian models still outsell Windows Phone five-to-one.
(That's right, Microsoft has to pay Nokia to use Windows Phone. Makes
for a very weird business model!) dk
Link: Review: Nokia
Lumia 900 Puts Windows Phone Back in the Race
Apps & Services
Free CloudOn Brings Microsoft Office to Your
iPad
PR: CloudOn, first to bring Microsoft Office to your iPad and
link it with your Dropbox account, has updated the app.
In addition to Dropbox, CloudOn now also integrates with Box. You
can use CloudOn to connect with these services and open, edit and store
your files in one place. Also added are Adobe Reader and a File Viewer
that lets you open and view virtually any file type, including PDF,
PSD, JPG, PNG, GIF, etc., and the ability to share files with your
contacts via email.
The CloudOn Workspace allows you to:
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint on your iPad to create or
edit documents.
- Rename, delete and manage documents with your Dropbox or Box
accounts
- View virtually any type of file, including: PDF, PSD, JPG, PNG,
GIF, etc.
- Send files via email directly
from the workspace
- Display, edit or create charts, change formatting, spell check,
insert comments, etc. into any Word, Excel or PowerPoint files
- Track changes while reviewing Word documents
- Use pivot tables and insert formulas in Excel workbooks
- Display and edit transitions in PowerPoint slides and present in
full PowerPoint mode (not in PDF)
- Open files directly from your iPad email accounts as well as
Dropbox and Box
- Automatically save documents to avoid losing changes
New in Version 2.0.3
- Email: Share files with friends/colleagues via email
- Additional storage: Support for Box in addition to Dropbox (and
more to come!)
- Open & view new file formats including PDF, PSD and various
image files
- Easy log out
- Updates to edit menu and user interface
System requirements:
- Compatible with iPad
- Requires iOS 4.2 or later
CloudOn is freeware.
Link:
CloudOn for iPad
Out of the Park Baseball Simulator for iOS,
Windows, Mac, and Linux
PR: OOTP Developments has announced the release of Out of the
Park Baseball 13, the most immersive version yet of their best-selling,
critically acclaimed baseball sim.
Last summer, OOTP Developments received its highest accolades ever
when Curt Schilling, likely Hall-of-Famer and former pitcher for the
Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Boston Red Sox,
stopped by OOTP's online forum to proclaim OOTP "the only baseball sim
I've ever gotten addicted to."
"OOTP 13 is the most in-depth version of the game we've shipped
yet," says lead developer and lifelong baseball fan Markus Heinsohn.
"Our goal is to make players feel like they're in the shoes of a major
league general manager, and we accomplished that this year."
OOTP 13 runs on the PC, Mac, and Linux operating systems and offers
the following new features:
- 2012 major league teams and rosters, along with rule changes
introduced by the new major league labor agreement, including Houston's
AL West move in 2013 and a second wild card team in each major league,
starting with the 2012 playoffs.
- All minor league rosters are included too, along with international
leagues such as Japan's. New this year is the inclusion of historical
statistics for those players, which number in the thousands.
- Real-Time Simulation Mode, which gives players a GM's view on
what's happening in their league in real-time, including scores of
games in progress, notifications of important events, and more. They
can even jump into any game and watch it play out, or take the reins of
their club and start making decisions.
Real-Time Simulation Mode is perfect for those final days of the
season when playoff berths are on the line.
- Interactive Storylines also offer greater immersion by giving
players choices when situations arise. Do they punish a star player who
behaves badly or do they ignore his antics? No two decisions are ever
alike, and they have wide-ranging effects on injuries, fan interest,
team chemistry, player morale, player ratings, player potential, owner
attitudes, and much more.
- A revamped pitching model that more accurately reflects pitching in
the real world, where close to 90% of pitchers are typically drafted as
starters and later become relievers for various reasons.
- Players can now create Associations with multiple leagues that may
share certain rules, free agents, draft pools, and/or playoffs. OOTP 13
also features more custom playoff options, including, for example,
first round byes.
In addition, OOTP 13's interface has been overhauled, online league
play has been enhanced, the core game play engine has been improved,
and more.
OOTP lets players run a major league team from top to bottom,
setting lineups and pitching rotations, determining defensive and
offensive strategies, and making dozens of game-time decisions, such as
when to steal a base or employ a hit-and-run. A play-by-play text
stream, combined with a visual representation of what's happening on
the field and such audio effects as the crack of the bat and the roar
of the crowd, make an OOTP game session feel like a radio
broadcast.
Between games, players define scouting budgets, make trades, handle
the amateur draft, scour the waiver wire, sign free agents, negotiate
contract extensions, demote underperforming players to the minors and
call up hot prospects, manage team finances, and more. Many tasks can
be delegated to computer-controlled personnel, letting players focus on
the aspects of baseball management that appeal to them most.
OOTP also features solo or online play, an historical mode featuring
all seasons from 1871 through 2011, the ability to create custom
leagues stocked with fictional players, a staggering set of league
reports, and a realistic statistical engine based on modern baseball
theory such as DIPS (Defense Independent Pitching Statistics).
Athletes perform in a consistent, realistic manner over ten, twenty,
even fifty or more simulated years, letting players watch as their own
Hall of Fame grows before their eyes. OOTP's innovative FaceGen feature
also allows fictional players' photos to automatically change with age
and when they switch teams.
An iOS version of Out of the Park Baseball, iOOTP Baseball 2012, is
available at the App Store.
iOOTP for iOS sells for $4.99. OOTP 13 is available now for PC, Mac,
and Linux with a $39.99 price tag.
Link: Out of the
Park Baseball (iOS
App Store link)
Link:
Out of the Park Baseball 13 for Mac
Accessories
Solacase: You May Never Have to Plug in Your
iPhone Again
PR: Domark
International Inc.'s a wholly-owned Solawerks subsidiary has launched
their newest constant-charging product, named the Solacase for all
versions of the Apple iPhone.
Similar to the Company's new
Solapad for iPad and Solafire for Amazon's Kindle Fire, the new
Solacase contains a large, high-efficiency solar panel on its back,
plus an additional internal battery to keep the iPhone charged at all
times. The Solacase is claimed to be the only product of its kind that
fits all iPhone versions, including the iPhone 4 and iPhone
4S.
You can purchase the new Solacase in a wide variety of colors on the
newly expanded Solawerks Company e-commerce website for $29.95.
Link: Solacase
NoteBookCase Turns iPad 2 into MacBook Pro
Lookalike
PR: Japanese retailer Rakuten is offering a new
Bluetooth keyboard case for iPad 2 that gives the tablet the look of a
MacBook Pro (although not the aluminum unibody feel, since it's made of
plastic).
NoteBookCase
for iPad 2 also incorporates a Lithium-polymer auxiliary battery in the
body to extend intervals between charges, and you can charge the iPad
at the same time through a single charging cable
With a full size 16mm key pitch, the NoteBookCase for iPad 2 case's
US 82 key keyboard should support comfortable typing.
Rakuten,
reportedly associated with US reseller Buy.com, touts the case as being
ideal for students who want a "business case-like" look.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 20 mm width 250 mm height 195 mm depth
- Weight: 618g
- I/O Interfaces: miniUSB, USB
- ipadcaseusbport.jpg
- Accessories Body, USB cable (charging cable for iPad will not be
included)
- Compatible iPad models: iPad 2
- Battery: Lithium-polymer battery (projected life: about 3
years)
- Body charging time: About 4 to 5 hours
- Key arrangement: US 82 key
- Key pitch: 16mm
- Bluetooth version: 2.0
- Case Material: Plastic
- Warranty period: 6 months
The NoteBookCase for iPad 2 sells for 5,980 yen (including tax) or
roughly US$73.28 at recent conversion rates.
A tip of the hat to danbo at Japanese blogsite Macotakara.
Link: NoteBookCase for
iPad 2 (identical Koolertron Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for
iPad 2 available from Amazon.com
for $62.99 + shipping)
Casellet Wallet/iPhone Case Provides All-in-One
Solution for Holding Cash, Cards, and iPhone
PR: Mobile device
accessories maker Casellet has announced the company's first product
line of the same name, an iPhone 4/4S accessory that combines a handy
money and credit card wallet with a sturdy protective case. These
innovative new cases allow iPhone users to carry and conceal cash,
cards, keys, and other personal items in a single iPhone 4/4S case that
doubles as a wallet. The cases are stylish and durable, coming in three
color choices: black, white, and pink.
Conceived and brought to fruition by young technology enthusiast and
budding entrepreneur Eddie Hsieh, the Casellet case combines a sturdy
iPhone 4/4S protective shell with an innovative aluminum wallet on the
back, perfect for carrying identification, credit cards, or cash. This
highly functional new iPhone accessory - for the first time - makes it
easy to conveniently carry a significant number of important items
alongside your phone without the need for an extra wallet or purse.
Design features include:
- Highly functional. Holds iPhone and up to five cards (+ cash w/
less cards) in a 18mm case
- Visually stunning. Cases are designed in three sophisticated, sleek
designs
- High quality construction. Polycarbonate case includes a brushed
aluminum exterior and plush felt interior
- Ease of use. Low profile hinge & recessed quick release clasp
opens and closes the case with ease. There's no need to hold a flap
open to talk or text
"I came up with the idea for Casellet from a personal desire to find
a way to efficiently and safely store my credit cards and ID without a
bulky wallet," says Eddie Hsieh, Founder and CEO of Casellet. "While
the case is not for everyone, it offers a solution for people that
don't like carrying wallets or purses, are always connected to their
iPhones and want to simplify their pocket contents. This invention
solved my need for an all-in-one solution - I hope it helps others meet
their similar needs."
The initial line of Casellet iPhone 4/4S cases retail for $34.95 and
include free shipping. The cases are available immediately online via
Amazon.com and at casellet.com. To celebrate the launch of these unique
and stylish case/wallets, the first 1000 orders beginning April 3, 2012
will receive an introductory discounted price of $19 including free
shipping within the continental US.
Link: Casellet
Amanda Crawford Designs Creates iPad Holder to
Eliminate the Threat of Skin Burn from iPad Heat
PR: Following the most successful tablet launch in history
with the advent of the iPad 3, reports now indicate that its
temperature can exceed 115° Fahrenheit after extensive use when
plugged in. Product designer Amanda Crawford Designs has created a
protective tablet holder for the iPad 3 or any tablet overheating at
such extreme temperatures that poses the threat of skin burn.
According to Myrna Alpern, the driving force behind Amanda
Crawford Designs, "What most people don't realize is that overheating
isn't a problem isolated to Apple's iPad 3 but is a rather common issue
with most tablets available on the market today."
Recently, a test was conducted in which five tablets from various
brands - Asus Transformer Prime, Blackberry PlayBook, Kindle Fire, Acer
Iconia, and Apple iPad - were used unplugged for 30 minutes at high
capacity. The research concluded that out of the five tablet devices,
Apple's iPad 3 clocked the 4th highest temperature at 93.5°
Fahrenheit with the ASUS Transformer Prime clocking the highest
temperature at 98.5° Fahrenheit.
While there are a host of tablet accessories on the market that are
designed for comfort and aesthetics, not many are geared to absorb
excessive heat. For men, it has been medically proven by the State
University of New York at Stony Brook that extreme heat from devices
held in a man's lap lowers sperm count and increases infertility risks.
Comfort, aesthetics, and protection is a hard to find combination in
tablet accessories. An iPad holder currently available in the
marketplace that offers a comprehensive solution with all three
elements is Amanda Crawford Designs iBuddy. The iBuddy offers the
ultimate in comfort and protection, not only creating a nearly
weightless experience with their internal weight-shifting material but
also absorbing and redirecting the heat emitted from the iPad 3 and
other tablets.
Amanda Crawford Designs' iBuddy iPad holders elevate and secure the
tablet so one can enjoy extended use without straining his or her
wrists, elbows, or neck. In addition to providing health and safety
benefits. iBuddy comes in a beautiful array of elegant fabrics. For an
iPad 3, Kindle, Nook or other table.
Link: Amanda Crawford
Designs iBuddy
iPhone External Battery Sale on MiLi Power Angel
Throughout April
PR: MiLi Power is having a sale for the month of April on
their Power Angel collection. The MiLi Power Angel is one of many
external batteries made for iPhone and iPod offered at MiLi Power. MiLi
Power Angels on sale for all of April. The MiLi Power Angel is one of
many Apple accessories offered at MiLi Power. This small external
battery is a lightweight power solution for your iPhone or iPod. The
Angel has a built in Apple plug and stand, a 1200 mAh battery capacity,
and is offered in several fun, bright colors.
Power Angel features:
- Pocket-sized
- 1200 mAh emergency external battery
- Built-in stand
- Built-in Apple plug
- Offered in various fun, bright colors
The Power Angel is available for purchase at milipower.com for
$44.99. Throughout April, the Angels are all 20% off. MiLi Power is
also holding a giveaway contest to their email subscribers, and
offering free shipping to those on its email list.
Link: MiLi
Power