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Cannot decide whether buy the Apple iPad now or wait for the next generation iPad? This article might help you to make a right decision.

Your votes

Previously, I created a poll “Will you buy the Apple iPad?” on the Apple iPad post and here is the result:

The votes for “Yes” (39%) and “No” (38%) is almost the same, where the answer “No” has 1 more vote. 24% is undecided.

What to consider before buying iPad?

If you already have a smartphone and a computer, iPad may be an additional device in your living room or bedroom. The touch screen user-interface made iPad a more convenient gadget than a netbook.

Admit it, it would be “very cool” to sit in StarBucks and surfing web by “molesting” Apple iPad’s display screen.

BUY!

Buy iPad NOW if…

1. you are fine with those “cannots”
2. you have some extra money to spend
3. you want to be the coolest person in StarBucks!
4. you cannot wait!

BUT…

[via LiewZY]

However, you must not bother that iPad…

1. Cannot listen online radio in the background while you are surfing website (no multitasking)
2. Cannot play your favorite FaceBook games (no Flash)
3. Cannot take photos (no camera)
4. Cannot make a call (no phone)

Else, you might need to pray for a better iPad (2nd Generation) in the future. Apple said nothing about iPad ver2, of course.

We expect future iPad will have multitasking, camera, and can make phone calls. How about Flash? I don’t think so..

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Many people (including myself) dislike the name of latest Apple tablet, iPad. As soon as Steve Jobs announced the official name, there are jokes on the name.

“iPad. Like a tampon. Only more expensive.” (image by BStephenson)

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Even more amazing, the name Apple iPad has been predicted in year 2006 and they made a video of it!

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Have you downloaded free Microsoft Office 2010? Don’t know how to use the Office 2010? Worry not! Here is another freebie from Microsoft Press, the free book on Microsoft Office 2010!

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The free Office 2010 book in PDF consists 14 chapters and 183 non-colored pages.

• Chapter 1: Welcome to Office 2010
• Chapter 2: Express Yourself Effectively and Efficiently
• Chapter 3: Collaborate in the Office and Around the World
• Chapter 4: Create and Share Compelling Documents with Word 2010
• Chapter 5: Create Smart Data Insights with Excel 2010
• Chapter 6: Manage Rich Communications with Outlook 2010
• Chapter 7: Produce Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint 2010
• Chapter 8: Organize, Store, and Share Ideas with OneNote 2010
• Chapter 9: Collaborate Effectively with SharePoint Workspace 2010
• Chapter 10: Create Effective Marketing Materials with Publisher 2010
• Chapter 11: Make Sense of Your Data with Access 2010
• Chapter 12: Putting It All Together
• Chapter 13: Security in Office 2010
• Chapter 14: Training Made Easy

Click here to download the free Office 2010 book [PDF, 10.6 MB]

[via digital inspiration, hat tip: @liewzy]

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Simply submit a Twitter username (you can check your friend’s account) and it will tell you how much it worths. There is no information on how they estimate the value, though.

$540

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My Twitter account (@liewcf) worth $540. Can you beat that?

Update: iPad Malaysia has been released! Check out the official iPad Malaysia price list (cheap!) and the iPad 2 rumor features.

Apple has announced their latest creation, the Apple tablet called “iPad“. What does Apple iPad tablet means to a Malaysian? Let’s find out.

According to Steve Jobs, iPad fills the gap in between a smartphone and a laptop, to do some tasks better: web browsing, email, sharing photos, video watching, music, games, and reading ebooks.

The iPad looks like a square shape, giant iPhone, which is quite dull. It is white at the back, and front with thick black borders.

iPad Specs

• Processor: 1GHz Apple A4 (not the A4 paper in your photostat machine!)
• Operating System: iPhone OS 3.2
• Storage: 16GB, 32GB or 64GB flash drive
• Size: 9.56 (H) x 7.47 (W) x 0.5 (D) inch
• Weight: 1.5 pounds (680 gram) for iPad WiFi, 1.6 pounds (730 gram) for iPad 3G
• Display: 9.7-inch LED multi-touch display with IPS (1024×768 pixels)
• Wireless connection: WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G (only for iPad 3G, data only)
• Battery: up to 10 hours of web surfing, video watching, music playback
• Input/Output: Dock connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, build-in speaker, microphone, SIM tray (iPad 3G only)

I am surprised by the 10 hours battery life per charge. If it is truth, it would be Great!

P.S. A-GPS for iPad 3G only. The iPad 3G uses “micro SIM“, which is different than your current SIM card. Not sure Malaysia telco (Maxis, Celcom, Digi) will provide micro-SIM or not…

iPad virtual keyboard

(photo by Engadget)

The iPad virtual keyboard is similar to iPhone’s but bigger and it looks ugly in bigger size. Steve Jobs type on the virtual keyboard with two hands. It is not easy to hold iPad with one hand and typing with another hand, I guess. Click Here to Continue Reading »