Photos from Tampa

February 20th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

I spent about 10 to 12 Days in the Tampa-area around Valentines Day. I took a bunch of photos while I was there, here are some photos for your enjoyment.

Ciao!

TECO Manattes

Random Car Show – Tampa 2010

Yuengling Tour 2010

Monster Jam 2010

Flogging Molly Concert – Ybor, 2010

Short Comings of Apple’s Tablet

February 4th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

As I’m sure you’re already aware, Apple’s CEO, Steve Jobs, announced their latest creation, their rendition of a tablet computer – the iPad. As with all of Apple’s hardware announcements, the whole technological world is up in arms about this new “magical” device to come from the Cupertino-based company.

Despite the “majestic” stance Apple seems to have, we all have to remember, they’re just another technology company. Sometimes flawed by design aesthetics or lack of through hardware testing (as with the MagSafe Power Adaptor or Apple TimeCapsule), Apple does have a tendency to leave out the most obvious of hardware features. » Read more: Short Comings of Apple’s Tablet

Is iPad OS 3.2 really the new iPhone OS?

January 30th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

When Steve Jobs first displayed Apple’s new tablet computer, dubbed “iPad”, one of the first thoughts to cross my mind was “Is this a preview of the next generation iPhone OS?”

While the new device is claimed to be running a modified version of the iPhone OS, I speculate some of the features of the iPad OS (aka: 3D Dock, iBooks, new versions of Calendar and Contacts, and others) might find their way over to the iPhone and iPod touch devices.

Engadget reported early Friday morning, that the iPad OS has been ‘jailbroken’ to run on the iPhone and iPod touch, however after watching the included YouTube video, the “iPad OS” is simply a hacked iPhone with an applied springboard theme applied. Here’s the link to the Engadget report. » Read more: Is iPad OS 3.2 really the new iPhone OS?

Toyota Recalls Millions of Cars, Trucks

January 29th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

Earlier this month, Tokyo-based Toyota Motor Co. issued a massive recall regarding the accelerator pedal on nearly half of their model line up in the United States. According to Toyota’s Press Release, the company would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific models.

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Toyota Issues Recall on Camry, Others

Toyota has also halted sales of selected models from the line up, including the popular Camry. Also recalled are Certain 2009-2010 RAV4s, Corollas, and Matrix. Toyota has not released any recalls or defects in their luxury division, Lexus, or the popular compact, Scion division.

» Read more: Toyota Recalls Millions of Cars, Trucks

Apple, Fujitsu Battle over iPad Name

January 29th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

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Apple's iPad Tablet Computer

After countless years of development, and an on-again, off-again project status with a tablet computer, Apple may be faced with yet another speed-bump with the “iPad” product name from Fujitsu. The Tokyo-based device manufacture filed for the “iPad” trademark in 2003, according to a New York Times article.

“Mobile is a keyword for Fujitsu’s iPad, too,” Mr. Yamane said [in the New York Times article] “With the iPad, workers don’t have to keep running back to a computer. They have everything right at their fingertips.”
~ Quoted from the New York Times article

» Read more: Apple, Fujitsu Battle over iPad Name

Apple’s iPad Tablet Computer

January 28th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

Apple’s Attempt at a Tablet Computer

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Last time there was this much excitement about a tablet, it had some commandments written on it.
— The Wall Street Journal


Today, Apple’s CEO and co-founder, Steve Jobs, took stage to announce a new their latest product, something to ‘fill the gap’ between the smartphone and laptop market, a niche market filler. Apple named this “mobile Internet tablet device” the iPad… they should have named the “iFail”.

The Apple-based tablet is quite an interesting device by itself, but the name is just – wrong. “iTablet”, “Apple Tablet”, or “MacBook Touch”, or whatever, would’ve been a better choice for the device. The iPad name, however, really doesn’t strike or appeal to me. There’s no “wow” factor with the name that makes it a cool, or an attractive name. » Read more: Apple’s iPad Tablet Computer

Verizon iPhone Coming Soon?

January 20th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

As we enter the year 2010, many Apple Fanboys (myself included), are eagerly awaiting Apple’s fourth generation iPhone, the mobile smartphone device that changed everything we knew about cell phones.

Verizon iPhone Coming Soon?   200px Verizon Wireless LogoWhile the rumors have been around since mid-2009, just around the iPhone 3GS’ announcement, that Apple and Verizon Wireless have been in discussion about releasing the multi-touch headset device on to the network. In fact, there are stories going around (I’m not 100% sure about the story, so no quotes or information here) that Apple actually talked to Verizon first prior to the 2007 release on AT&T’s network. As the story goes, Verizon turned down Apple because of the bandwidth the device required to work as designed. » Read more: Verizon iPhone Coming Soon?

Apple’s Latest Creation

January 20th, 2010 by Mathew Maher No comments »

The rumors have been floating around the Internet, and with each passing day as we get closer to Apple’s January 27th media announcement, they get more and more elaborate and realistic.

Apple’s Latest Creation   Apple logoThe most recent rumors turning out have been about an Apple-branded tablet device. Pretty much a Macbook without a keyboard, but with a touch screen, or (as some have described the device) an over-sized iPod touch.

I have no doubt that Apple has been working on a tablet over the past few years, as rumors of the long awaited device have been circling the Internet for a number of years. And, in typical Apple fashion, Apple has neither confirmed nor denied the existence of the device. » Read more: Apple’s Latest Creation