March 5, 2010
Apple announced today that it will release the WiFi enabled iPad on April 3rd in the US. Later in April, both the wi-fi and 3G versions of the iPad will be released internationally to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The US wi-fi version will be priced at $499US.

The iPad, which is being touted as the ultimate entertainment device, will come with free iBook software and will likely give both Amazon (Kindle) and Sony (eReader) a good run for their money. The eBook industry made about 60 million dollars in sales for 2009, up from 18 million in 2008. At this growth rate, 2010 could generate well over 100 million in sales.
I’ve recently purchased several hard cover books; however I can see myself switching to digital books using the iPad. While I see the benefits digital books and digital readers, I’ve never been sold on the idea of needing a specific device for this. I demo’d the Sony eReader at the 2009 Massive Tech Show, but couldn’t see myself running out to buy one. It might sound silly, but I wasn’t excited about lugging it around. Traditional books seemed just as good to me. I am, however, sold on a device that gives me access to my email, the morning news, my favorite Malcolm Gladwell books, and a plethora of apps. Actually, the thought of it makes me think I’ve died and gone to heaven ;)
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March 1, 2010
Throw this on your radar if you’re a Blackberry user! Swirl Solutions (and the lovely Darci LaRocque) will be hosting a training session to get the most out of your bb.
Date: April 15, 2009
Time: 9AM – 12PM
Cost: Regular $199, but discounted to $149 for this session
Location: 250 Smithe (Vancouver, downtown)
Limited to 20 people
Register here.
Agenda for the Session:
Blackberry Etiquette, Icons, & Home Screen Set-up
Optimizing Messaging Options
Optimizing Phone Options
Set-up & Syncing to your email client (outlook, entourage, etc0
Optimizing Calendar Options
Browser shortcuts and usage
Using Memo’s & Tasks
Best Practices & FAQ’s such as hyperlinks, photos, taxis, flights battery saver, & much more.
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February 11, 2010
Recently, a colleague of mine began to seriously question the future of Palm. They have been in shadows of the Blackberry (RIM) and iPhone for years now. iPhone is kicking some butt with their apps. You can’t deny it. And blackberry, well they are still #1 for email. I have personally switched to using my iPhone full time now. The email is prettier, but the navigation and layout are still not as business savvy as my bb.
With that said, I’ve had the opportunity to try out the Palm Pre and I have to say I really like it! I wouldn’t switch my iPhone for it – too much hassle, but I would certainly recommend the Palm Pre for business and personal.
Here’s a few key advantages that the Pre offers:
Ability to use multiple apps at once. One of my biggest pet peeves of my beloved iPhone is that I cannot toggle between apps seamlessly. I have an application on my iphone called eBuddy. It’s an instant chat feature that connects me with all my msn, yahoo, facebook, gmail, and other IM groups in one window. The concept is beautiful…the reality is frustrating. Why? It takes between 5 and 7 seconds for the app to load. The problem is that when you chat, you are typically multi-tasking so I cannot make a call or check email in the midst of a chat without serious delays each time. This would not happen with the Palm Pre. Each app opens on your mobile desktop and you can seamlessly shift from app to app with a flick of your finger…it’s beautiful, really!
The graphics on the palm pre are simply breathtaking. You like the iPhone screen? Well the Palm Pre is also a head turner ;) I should mention the screen’s a bit smaller than the iphone, but i honestly wasn’t that affected by it.
Combination of touch screen & keyboard: I love the feel of the Palm in my palm (sorry couldn’t resist!). But seriously, it’s a nice little device to carry around and with slide down keyboard, you get the best of both worlds.
The charger: Ok, this one isn’t a deal breaker, but it’s worth a mention. The Palm connects to the charger magnetically. It’s a really slick design and I love it. I would take this charger over my iPhone docking station any day.
The downside? It doesn’t have the 100,000+ apps that the iphone offers. It’s also only available on the Bell network which is restricting for loyal Rogers and Telus clients.
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February 11, 2010
CIBC rolled out their mobile banking platform this month allowing customers to manage their bank accounts from their smartphones.
People can now do the following transactions via mobile browser on the Blackbery and via the CIBC app on the iPhone:
Pay Bills
INTERAC Email Money Transfers
One-time Funds Transfer
View Account Balances
View Transaction History
If you’re a CIBC customer, this is a must have. If you’re like me and you bank somewhere else…you just might want to switch ;)
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