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iPad In-Depth Review: An Amazing Output Device
by Dev on April 6, 2010

In typical minimalistic fashion, the packaging is more environmental than impressive, however the first thing you realize when you take the  iPad out is how sleek it feels. The weight isn’t heavy, but has a solid feel to it. Most people claim it’s “light” on first touch, whereas kindle user proudly claim that its “3 times heavier than the kindle”. The black glass front, slim-line profile and smooth aluminum backing … Read More

iPad to Have Universal Inbox?
by Dev on March 23, 2010

In a rumored email from Steve Jobs, the iPad and future updates to the iPhone OS may include a universal inbox.

As a much requested feature in the iPhone/iPad OS, a universal inbox would allow combining all your work, personal, gmail, etc emails into one “inbox”, removing the need to constantly tap “back” to switch between inboxes. As ex-blackberry users know, this would be a welcoming feature.


iPad now Available for Pre-order and In-Store Pick Up
by Dev on March 12, 2010

Well, it appears the Apple store is back online and accepting iPad pre-orders without delay.

There doesn’t seem to be any education discount, and accessories are also available for pre-order.

The big news is, orders are confirmed to be “delivered” by Saturday 3rd of April, and not “shipped” – allowing everyone to get their hands on it the first day.

For Canadian’s wishing to head down to the US to pick one up, … Read More

How Will You Be Buying Your iPad?
by Dev on March 5, 2010

With this morning’s announcement of the availability of the iPad in the US, Canadians will soon need to decide how exactly they wish to get their hands on an iPad when it releases here in April. The good news is, Apple has allowed pre-orders to be picked up in store for US customers, and this may be the same here in Canada.

This will allow for immediate pick up of … Read More

Tether Your iPad with Your iPhone
by Dev on March 1, 2010

With the iPad pre-orders set to start any day now, most of you will need to decide whether to get the WiFi version or the WiFi+3G version. Now if you already have an iPhone (especially with Rogers 6GB data plan), you may wish to save a bit of cash and opt for the WiFi-only iPad, and wirelessly tether off your iPhone.

Jailbroken iPhones can install applications like MyWi ($9.99) which basically … Read More

Could the iPad Make Board Games Redundant?

Dev is a new addition to the ipadincanada.ca team, bringing you insights into everything iPad related!

While recently playing Monopoly on my iPhone with three others, it became clear that playing this on the iPad would be a totally different experience. Not only do software versions of a games allow for animation, sounds, statistics, speed and customization, but also the ability to carry with you countless board games in … Read More