Apple has announced that the iPad will arrive April 3rd. Like a lot of Apple fans, I’ll be placing my order on March 12th, the first day for pre-orders.
A lot of friends, family and customers have asked what we think of the new iPad. Will it be a niche product or change the personal computing landscape? A lot of compaines are betting one way or another and there’s been no shortage of opinions for and agains the iPad.
I think it will come down to this. How often will people that have multiple Macs use the iPad?
Which ones will get used the most?
I use a MacBook Pro as my primary computer, have an Apple TV at home, and carry an iPhone. Each of these devices has their place in my day and don’t overlap too much. The iPad aims to combine the strengths of these devices, but will it be a jack of all trades and a master of none?
If I find myself using the iPad at home to surf the web, consume media and connect with email and other social networks instead of using my laptop, then the iPad may be a winner. If I only find myself using the iPad on trips or as a spare, the iPad may be more of a niche product.
Not all consumers will of course want multiple Macs so the iPad may be a good fit (both economically and functionally.) For someone who already has a lot of Macs, I’m not sure that there’s room for another Mac in my day, but I can’t wait to find out.
Look under the laptops used by employees of MyService and you’ll see a Podium Coolpad.
I got my fist Coolpad for my TiBook and have been using one ever since.
The Coolpad is an adjustable swivel stand that allows airflow underneath the laptop.
In addition to helping the laptop run cooler, the stand can also save against liquid spills on the desk (saved me from a coffee spill.)
The stand has a good build quality and it disappears under the laptop providing a clean look.
[ Podium Coolpad ] $29.95 from the Apple Store. 5 Star Rating.
Probably not a good idea.
So you have just gotten a shiny new Apple laptop. You want to celebrate, and rightly so, by opening a nice bottle of wine.
It’s a heart breaker for us when a customer brings in a notebook that is brand new with a liquid spill. Other than dropping the notebook, a liquid spill is possibly the most serious damage it can incur. It doesn’t take much either, a small drop of liquid in the wrong place can totally arrest the logic board.
So what do you do if you accidentally spill? We suggest that you take out the battery and turn off the power immediately. Then turn the notebook face down on the table in the shape of a pyramid. No guarantees, but this could help minimize the possible damage to the laptop.
It’s also a good idea to get the machine to a service center ASAP. Sometimes after drying, the laptop will work fine for a few days (or even weeks) and then die. That usually happens because the corrosion can take time to effect the contacts on the logic board. The longer the liquid has contact with the components, the more it can corrode the contacts of the integrated chips.
Most common types of liquid we see? Coffee, beer, water and wine.
Worst types of liquid we’ve see? You don’t want to know.
