Websiteforensics.com » Apple http://websiteforensics.com we remember when the web was in black and white ... Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:16:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Our Review of The iPad http://websiteforensics.com/apple/our-review-of-the-ipad/ http://websiteforensics.com/apple/our-review-of-the-ipad/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:39:47 +0000 Mark MacKinnon http://websiteforensics.com/?p=356 We finally got our hands on a couple of WiFi iPads and have been giving them to some of the toughest users possible: our friends. We gave the iPad, without explanation to one friend of ours who had never played with an iPhone or iPod Touch. Within minutes, our friend had figured out how to setup email, surf the web, create new windows, copy/paste, download applications … Now we can’t get it back.

When the iPad is not between sofa cushions, it is our friend’s favorite tool in the media room. Who needs a laptop when you just want to lookup IMDB or Youtube? The obvious complaints are about no Flash and not being able to print. I/O issues were never really part of the conversation as the Internet and the Network provide ample exchange solutions. Blake, who also got his hands on an iPad confided in us… it’s now his favorite bathroom magazine. Ick! He can keep his.

We’re going to pick up some Velcro this weekend and we’re seriously considering a 3G version of the iPad for a wicked road trip we’re planning this summer.

]]> http://websiteforensics.com/apple/our-review-of-the-ipad/feed/ 9 It’s an iPad! http://websiteforensics.com/apple/its-an-ipad/ http://websiteforensics.com/apple/its-an-ipad/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:12:24 +0000 Mark MacKinnon http://websiteforensics.com/?p=286 Apple has revealed the existence of the much awaited iPad.

Pricing

  • Wi-Fi
    • 16 Gb  $499
    • 32 GB  $599
    • 64 GB   $699
  • Wi-Fi + 3G
    • 16 GB   $629
    • 32 GB    $729
    • 64 GB    $829

iPad Specs

  • Wi-Fi models shipping in late March.
  • 3G models shipping in April.
  • 9.7 inch display
    • Height:9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
    • Width:7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
  • 0.5 inches thickness
  • 1.5 pounds – 0.68 kg
    • Depth:0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
    • Weight:1.5 pounds (.68 kg)
    • Wi-Fi model;1.6 pounds (.73 kg)
    • Wi-Fi + 3G model
  • Full multi-touch interface
  • 16-64 GB of Flash memory
    • 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
  • 1 GHz Apple-branded A4 chip
  • Bluetooth 2.1
  • 802.11n WiFi
  • Built-in Speaker & Microphone
  • Accelerometer & Compass
  • Same dock connector as iPod and iPhone
  • 10-hours of battery life
  • Runs all iPhone apps
  • App Store application included

Image from Apple.com

]]> http://websiteforensics.com/apple/its-an-ipad/feed/ 14 Ethernet to WiFi Bridge With AirPort Express http://websiteforensics.com/apple/using-airport-express-as-a-bridge-to-ethernet/ http://websiteforensics.com/apple/using-airport-express-as-a-bridge-to-ethernet/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:22:49 +0000 Mark MacKinnon http://www.websiteforensics.com/?p=31 mb321.jpgSo your office / home has WiFi but no Ethernet. You just acquired a machine that does not have a WiFi card. Bummer! What can you do?

Do you have a spare AirPort Express ? Did you know you can use it as an Ethernet to WiFi bridge?!

We discovered this feature some time ago and were pleased to learn this trick is documented.

Apple does mention this ability in support docs : Depending on how you have it set up, the Ethernet port can function as a LAN port (defined as either simple bridging or sharing your Internet connection via network address translation) or a WAN port (connecting to your broadband Internet service provider or upstream router).

Amazing !

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