iPad, a Kindle onslaught, for real? The pioneer in e-reading industry seems to have been beaten by a consolidated device that also delivers superb e-reading experience. But is the game over already between Amazon’s kindle and Apple’s iPad?

When Steve jobs presented the much-anticipated tablet PC, the iPad, during the formal launching of the product, he gave the nod to Amazon for pioneering and revolutionizing the electronic books industry. It was only a matter of time until he took an ominous tone that seemed to threaten to burn Kindle, for good. In Steve Jobs’ words, We are going to stand on their shoulders and go a little further. And they have taken e-reading further. Read More

Each app in this book (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote) was published previously separately; this is a compilation of each of these books into one volume. Purchased separate, the book would cost 8.99, so you save 0.99 by buying them together.iWork for the iPad is a simple way to create documents; just because it’s simple doesn’t mean you can’t create professional looking documents. iWork even comes with templates to make professional documents with little effort—unfortunately, the templates are limited; if you want to get the most from iWork, then you need to understand how to find and use the advance features of Pages.Each app in this book is broken into three parts. The first part is about the basic features of each app does: what they do and when to use them. The second part will be more hands on; you will create a document from scratch and learn how to insert backgrounds, manipulate graphics, embed text into graphics, and much more. The last part will briefly l (more…)

This book a reference guide to finding the best apps on the iPad.Prices in this book may not be updated; promotions occur every day, and publishers are constantly adjusting prices. It is as accurate as possible.This book is by no means complete; it currently has only five categories, but I’m working on expanding it to include all categories in the App store. There are over 1,500 apps in the iPad app store—it is my intention to get as me as possible quality ones in this book. This first edition includes over 200 in from the Books, Weather, Travel, Entertainment, and Games category.For the most part, “Lite” apps are not included; whenever possible, I have tried to indicate if a free demo of the app is available.This book isn’t a review guide, and I do not weigh in my opinions of any of the apps—it’s simply a guide to what apps are out there, so you don’t have to spend hours in iTunes looking them over yourself.The word giant in this title is a little misl (more…)

Why buy a single purpose book holder, or a stand made just for your iPad or Kindle or Nook? The BookGem is the one device that works brilliantly for virtually any book or ebook or tablet computer you may have now – or in the future. The BookGem is a revelation to any reader tired of having to constantly hold up their reading material. The patented design is unlike any of the flimsy wire or simplistic pillow-type book supports. The spring-loaded page clips hold the book and pages in place, while allowing for quick and easy page turning. These same clips also have rubber tips, with rubber pads behind, to hold your ebook or iPad firmly but gently so it can’t slip out. The clever folding support legs allow for multiple angles, and even allow the book to be supported at various orientations for extremely comfortable reading in bed. An iPad or tablet can be held in portrait or landscape orientation, and the charging cord and buttons are not obstructed. The positive attachmen (more…)

With a 9.7 inch, 1024 x 768 multi-touch LED backlit display that takes much of the bulk of the iPad‘s surface. This  is what most people love about Apple’s products, Minimal, sleek, yet very functional.  Now let’s take a look at the iPad from the outside in. Read More