For instance, it’s already available in New-Zealand! Just follow this iTunes link that should become active as soon as the app reaches [...]]]> After 2 weeks of review, VLC for the iPad is now available on the AppStore! The release date is set to Tuesday, Sept. 21, so depending on your timezone, it should be available pretty soon.

For instance, it’s already available in New-Zealand! Just follow this iTunes link that should become active as soon as the app reaches your store.

For the technically-inclined of you, the sources are being uploaded to videolan.org, and should be made available before the end of the day.

Also, Applidium got many questions regarding an iPhone version. It’s in the works! Applidium started with the iPad, but an iPhone and iPod version is coming.

1st, the unit is actually smaller than I thought.  Not sure if it is because I have big hands but looking at pictures on the web and holding it myself feel [...]]]>

Here we go, I am now an happy early Canadian iPad user!  I will summarize my 1st toughts about this great little device.

1st, the unit is actually smaller than I thought.  Not sure if it is because I have big hands but looking at pictures on the web and holding it myself feel different.

2nd, the unit is actually heavier than I expected.  Not like too heavy but it does have some weight to it…more than a book of the same size but not as much as an Britannica Encyclopedia

3rd, the screen is beautiful, big, bright, vibrant and saturated.  Even at the lowest brightness setting it can be viewed very comfortably.

4th, the kids just love it.  I mean, they literally took it away and had to way until they got to bed to have some quality time with it.  The young one see it as some kind of interactive book and the older one as a gaming console.

5th, it is fast, really really fast compared to my iPhone 3G.  Not sure how it fares against the 3Gs… probably a bit faster from the limited time I spent with a freind’s 3Gs.

6th, there are a ton of good applications for it.  I mean, there is no shortage of them.

7th, some of the application won’t run in Canada due to the fact that the iPad store is not open yet in Canada.  That is ok, I will wait a month or so.

8th, I really like Air Video.  I watched an episode of Fringe on it over the wireless network and it could not be any better… even if the source was an actual avi and had to be transcoded on the fly.  I thought it actually looked better on the iPad than full blown on the iMac… might have to do with the transcoding removing the blockiness of the source and rendering a bit softer.

That is it for now!

Update: Source for original file: http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae335/unanimouswow/Prototype352.jpg

Look like the black borders are symmetrical all around.  Could hide the wireless antennas quite well. But there is no docking port… so quite possibly [...]]]> This might be one of the iPad prototype?

• Look like iPhone: Check
• Has a home button: Check
• Look like 10″ diagonal: Check
• Announced docking port at the bottom: Might not be visible

Update: Source for original file: http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae335/unanimouswow/Prototype352.jpg

Look like the black borders are symmetrical all around.  Could hide the wireless antennas quite well. But there is no docking port… so quite possibly a fake ;-(  Look good anyway.

UPDATE 2: OK, Someone pointed the fact that left might in fact be right So what I thought would be the bottom of the unit might be the top, hence no port there to be viewed.

Update 3: Look at the white back of the unit.  This could possibly allow people to buy it in different color like it is possible for iPods.

FINAL UPDATE:

This is a real product but not the iPad.  I found this other picture of the device from a different angle:

It is the MID 700 from BoEye.  The product was shown at Dubai’s GITEX. So now let see what Apple really come out with tomorrow!

Boy Genius Report is posting what appear to be some of the new iPhone OS 4.0 features.  in short expect:

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 features detailed! Also, Apple calling tablet the iTablet? « Boy [...]]]>

Boy Genius Report is posting what appear to be some of the new iPhone OS 4.0 features.  in short expect:

• Multitasking
• New OS wide multitouch gesture
• New UI making the 3G/3GS more like portable computers
• New syncing method

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 features detailed! Also, Apple calling tablet the iTablet? « Boy Genius Report.

What Apple is about to do is [...]]]> I have been reading the newly unearthed patent from Apple about the 3D UI… and my conclusion is that Apple won’t just introduce a new mobility device at the end of the month… they will show off what the next iPhone 4.0 OS will be like.

What Apple is about to do is add a new 10 (and possibly 7) inch screen to the iPhone/iPod Touch portfolio. All those devices will be running a new 3D UI. Applications will run on all those devices using a new 3D user interface that is sure to blow people away.

I think Apple is about to re-invent how people interface with applications and OS on their mobile device. The patent application illustrates this. The device depicted in the patent filing to represent the 3D UI is obviously an iPhone/iPod Touch like device… but can surely scale to a much larger 10 inch screen.

We will only know for sure at the end of the month but my bet is that this is what is going to be announced:

• New 10 inch based tablet device
• New upgraded iPod touch
• New 3D UI based OS 4.0

Bell clients will soon be able to enjoy one of the most sought-after smartphone experiences, with unparalleled access to applications, web browsing, and digital [...]]]> Bell is committed to providing its clients the newest and most exciting devices, including the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS – making Bell’s smartphone portfolio best-in-class.

Bell clients will soon be able to enjoy one of the most sought-after smartphone experiences, with unparalleled access to applications, web browsing, and digital content – all on Bell’s HSPA+ network.

The iPhone is a revolutionary mobile phone, widescreen iPod, and breakthrough Internet device in one. It offers desktop-class email, an amazing Maps application, and Safari — the world’s most advanced mobile web browser.  As well, so much more is available at your fingertips with access to over 85,000 apps available from the App Store.

Key Dates:

• SKU Opening: ready for ordering on Product Zone on October 15, 2009.
• Shipping Date: will begin shipping to all stores week of October 30, 2009.
• Launch date: November, 2009 – exact date to be communicated in a later communication.

The feature highlights of the iPhone 3G and 3GS are:

• Operate on Bell’s HSPA+ network and supports HSPA/UMTS/GSM/EDGE networks worldwide.
• Tri-Band:  850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz HSPA/UMTS.
• Quad-Band:  850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz GSM/EDGE.
• Speeds supported for iPhone 3GS – up to 7.2Mbps (iPhone 3G – up to 3.6Mbps)
• Global Roaming – Use your iPhone in over 200 countries worldwide.
• Revolutionary Mobile Phone:
• iPhone redefines what you can do on a mobile phone. Tap a number to make a call. Scroll through your contacts with the flick of a finger.
• Great Widescreen iPod:
• iPhone is an equally brilliant iPod. Enjoy music, movies, and more on the 3.5-inch widescreen display and browse by album artwork with Cover Flow.
• Breakthrough Internet Device:
• iPhone uses fast 3G and Wi-Fi wireless connections to deliver rich HTML email, Maps with GPS, and Safari — the world’s most advanced mobile web browser.
• App Store:
• Once you discover the App Store, you’ll see how applications can make your iPhone do just about anything. Choose from tens of thousands of apps, then download your favourites with a tap.

The table below outlines the features, camera type, available colours, and memory capacity of the iPhone 3GS and 3G:

The iPhone box includes:

• iPhone,
• Earphones with remote and mic,
• Dock connector to USB cable,
• USB power adapter,
• Documentation, and
• SIM eject tool.

Note:

• SIM cards will be affixed to the outside of the box.

Cellebrite Phone Transfer Tool:

The iPhone requires cable #110.  Please ensure that your store has cable #110; otherwise, you cannot do a Phone Book Transfer to the iPhone.  Corporate stores can order cable #110 via ARIBA.  Dealers/National Retail can order cable #110 via Product Zone.  Updated Cellebrite software that supports the iPhone and all other HSPA devices that will be launched in November/December will be issued within the next week.

Please note that this communication is intended to provide information for ordering product.  All policies, procedures, and LTO pricing (if applicable) will be communicated in a later communication.

The table below outlines the pricing and agreement rebates for the iPhone 3G – 8GB:

The table below outlines the pricing and agreement rebates for the iPhone 3GS – 16GB:

The table below outlines the pricing and agreement rebates for the iPhone 3GS – 32GB:

Always refer to the latest Pricing Grid for complete and most up to date pricing information, including LTO promotions.

The table below shows the English and French description and the SKU of the iPhone 3G and 3GS:

Dell just announced the first shipping Moblin netbook, a developer-edition Mini 10v that runs Canonical’s Moblin Netbook Remix. No pricing info yet, but it’ll go on sale tomorrow, September 24, on Dell.com. We’re told they have units on the show floor for us to play with, we’ll be back with way more details soon.

via [...]]]>

Dell just announced the first shipping Moblin netbook, a developer-edition Mini 10v that runs Canonical’s Moblin Netbook Remix. No pricing info yet, but it’ll go on sale tomorrow, September 24, on Dell.com. We’re told they have units on the show floor for us to play with, we’ll be back with way more details soon.

via Dell announces Moblin Mini 10v at IDF.

UPDATE:

You can grab a copy of Moblin for the 10V from here.