If you are a student heading off to college, you will most likely need a high quality backpack to hold your books, Macbook/laptop, phone, iPad/tablet, and accessories. Not to mention it has to be comfortable and stylish. Well thanks to the kind folks at Timbuk2, I have been given the opportunity to review the Shotwell backpack, which will provide students with ample storage space while keeping a lean profile. continue reading »
One of the reasons that the iPad is so popular is the fact that it is so thin and powerful. But using almost any case other than a Smart Cover and a compatible back, can make your ultra-light tablet into a brick, weight and thickness-wise. So many people like me choose to use their iPads naked . But when your iPad isn’t in use, it is best to store it in a sleeve. Meet the SwitchEasy Trig, an eye-catching sleeve that serves a double duty. continue reading »
If you are a musician or composer, you know how hard it is to use complex software if you want to transpose a simple piece. It is sometimes so confusing, that I feel that hand writing it on manuscript paper then transposing it would be faster. But now that I have an iPad, I am able to quickly transpose and write music with Symphonix Evolution. continue reading »
If you ask me what my favorite stylus is, it will have to be any stylus from iFaraday. There simple designs may fool you, but trust me, these styli pack a punch for their small packages. I was sent the iFaraday Artist to review, and if you love to use your iPad with a stylus, be sure to read this review. continue reading »
My favorite game as a child was Mario. Something about playing as a fat plumber who eats mushrooms and defeats Bowser only to find that Peach is in another castle appealed to me. So when I saw this super cute Super Mushroom sleeve from Hooby Groovy, I was very excited to review it. continue reading »
Do you love pandas? Do you use your iPad naked or with a Smart Cover? Are you looking for a new sleeve for you iPad? If you answered “Yes!” to any or all of the above questions, then the Panda Sleeve ($54.95) from Hooby Groovy is for you! continue reading »
Let’s face it. Finger painting is a thing of the past. No longer do you want to draw with your finger as it makes anyone over the age of 8 feel slightly silly. This is, of course, why man invented the pen and pencil for writing and drawing. So when man created the iPad, it was evident that a stylus would be needed for such tasks. I purchased the Targus stylus after much research, but is it really the best stylus on the market? continue reading »
There are tons of apps out there in the App Store. From the super useful to the uber weird, there is a wide variety available. Sometimes apps are partially weird and others are entirely weird. If you are looking for apps spreading throughout this spectrum, check out our roundup below of three cool but weird apps. continue reading »
The iPad is a great way to try and go paperless. The numerous note taking apps, word processors, teleprompters, and virtual sticky notes provide a great platform for basically everything paper related. If you need a great note taking app, check out Memonic. continue reading »
With Independence Day coming up on Monday, everyone is gearing up for the celebrations. From purchasing fireworks to planning barbecues, everyone is doing their part to add to the Fourth of July festivities. If you want to deck your iPad out for this patriotic day, check out five of my favorite Fourth of July apps that are FREE. continue reading »
