Monday, June 20, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
5 Rumored Features of the BlackBerry PlayBook 2
1) 10-Inch Screen
This choice can be subjective. We prefer the larger screen. Many, however, seem to enjoy the smaller form-factor of the PlayBook and devices like the Galaxy Tab. Their 7-inch screens don't sound much smaller on paper, but it ends up roughly half the size of an iPad. Looks like RIM hopes to fix this by introducing a 10-inch tablet. If they keep the smaller tablet in the market as well, perhaps they can cater to two types of users, or even determine which is a more viable business option.
2) Two Color Options
According to the rumors, the upcoming PlayBook upgrade will have two color options, black and white. This is similar to the iPad 2, which comes in the same colors, signifying that RIM definitely wants to take their shot at grabbing some of the iPad's tablet market.
3) Thinner Bezel
A thinner bezel is always welcome. No matter what device you use. A thinner bezel means more screen space for the surface. Of course you don't want to cut out too much of the bezel, either. Otherwise, you have a full touch surface, which may make it harder to use the touchscreen correctly while you hold it. We're sure RIM has thought that one out, and they will find a nice way to accommodate tablet users.
4) Native Calendar and email Apps
One of the things that really hurt the PlayBook in the consumer market was the lack of a native email application. It sounds crazy to anyone with a smartphone or tablet, but the PlayBook didn't have its own email app. This of course led to speculation that RIM rushed the device to market. It's hard to say, and perhaps they did what they had to. They needed to let everyone know that they were in the tablet race, and releasing something sooner rather than later was the way to do it.
5) Wifi/4G
It's already known that the current version has wifi and 3G connectivity. The current models will also be updated for 4G. These new tablets are rumored to have the 4G connectivity as well. Depending on when RIM releases these, that can be a deciding factor for some users. If Apple sticks to 3G with their iPad 3, it will be no contest to users who want speed.
Power Your Stuff With Solar Ivy
Solar panels can help you make your home more environmentally friendly by drawing power from the sun, but there’s just one problem – they’re very ugly. Solar panels typically come in one form – giant black rectangles that go on the roof of your home, and that’s just not very attractive. Solar Ivy draws inspiration from nature. It looks like ivy, but each “leaf” is actually a small solar panel that can draw energy from the sun to help power your home. Thanks to Solar Ivy, you can go green, and still keep your home looking good.
Never Let Your iPad Go With The Speck HandyShell Case
There are a lot of sleeves out there that you can use to keep your iPad safe from impact. If your drop your iPad while it’s in its sleeve, the fall won’t break it. There’s just one problem with that – you have to take your iPad out of the sleeve to use it, and that’s when you’re most likely to use it. The Speck HandyShell not only allows you to use your iPad while keeping it safe, but it also has a built in handle for you to slide your hand through. That handle may very well keep you from dropping your iPad to its doom while you’re using it. $55
Sewing Is So Last Century, Buy A Printed Bikini Instead
Anyone can take a needle and some thread to some fabric and create a bikini, but if you’re a forward thinking fashionista, you’ll want to pick up a bikini made with a 3D printer. Made from a material called N12, these bikinis came out of a 3D printer instead of a sewing machine, making it completely unique. N12 is a thin, but sturdy material, perfectly suited to making clothing. Just double check to be sure the printer didn’t run out of ink before putting the bikini on – the results could be embarassing.
The Watch Without A Face
If you want to get right down to the business of time telling, skip the fancy bezel and pretty mother of pearl face. This watch dishes out the time without all the fashion fanfare. The aptly named Faceless Watch has liquid crystal displays built into the band, that seamlessly blend into the watch’s traditional stainless steel links. The links are electroplated, giving the timepiece a high gloss black finish. Its four disguised LCDs are only detected when they illuminate to form red digital numbers, which is done with the press of a button. $130
iCat Sunglasses Turn You Into One Shady Cat
Hello Kitty is certainly not a trend. You either don’t give a crap about her and all the merchandise designed in her likeness or you absolutely love her. If you fall into the latter category, you have probably thought about dressing up like the friendly feline. You can do just that with these impossibly adorable iCat Sunglasses. Slip them on and go undercover as your favorite character, all whole protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. They’re not just cute, as they feature UV400 Lens Technology, absorbing over 99% of harmful UVA and UVB spectrums.
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