iPad App of the Day - Crackle - Movies & TV

Crackle - Movies & TV
Crackle Inc., 7.7 mb, FREE
(iPhone, iPod Touch versions available)

Hundreds of movies, thousands of TV episodes, all free! Crackle is probably Sony's answer to the video streaming content war. Through this simple app, users may steam full movies and television shows onto the iPad. Unlike Hulu and Netflix, there are no subscription costs. However, the ads and commercial breaks do happen, which is fair for the nice selection.

Most of its content are from the years gone by with some occasional surprises. Personal favorites of mine include Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon (Sho'nuff!), the complete Married with Children, the entire Jackie Chan Adventures cartoon. Recent additions that made me smile include Ghostbusters II, Black Gunn (classic blaxploitation), The Defendor (dark superhero movie starring Woody Harrelson).

There are some need for improvements upon its frustrating search feature and some occasional crashing. But otherwise, worth having on your iPad for some quick, fun video entertainment.

IN DEFENSE OF THE DIGITAL COMICS REVOLUTION

As a guest contributor, I wrote this amusing op-ed for All Day Comics on the sale and rise of digital comics downloading. Click here to read!

$0.99 App Sale - Let's Create! Pottery HD

Let's create! Pottery HD 
Infinite Dreams Inc., 74.9 mb, $4.99 $0.99

Strangely addictive and now on the cheap! Mold clay into amazing shapes using your iPad fingers. Use and unlock brushes, patterns, colors and ornaments to make your masterpiece. Then, you may sell on a virtual market for pretend cash and unlock more. In the real world, you may share your finished work via email or Facebook.

iPad App of the Day - Free Wi-Fi Finder

Free Wi-Fi Finder 
JiWire Inc., 3.5 mb, FREE
(iphone version also available)

This app is essential to all travelers and nomadic folk. This, for the main reason that a 145,000+ database of locations can be stored for offline use and searched by zip code. Free Wi-Fi Finder comes in very handy when seeking an emergency spot to Tweet, Facebook, email, upload, ping and poke. In the online mode, a handy map comes up, which can very useful when that library closes, or the Starbucks gets too rowdy. Overall, the app is very easy and simple to use. Even better, Wi-Fi Finder is also free and low on storage space.

$0.99 App Sale on World of Goo HD!

World of Goo HD
2D Boy, 80.6 mb, $4.99 $0.99



Fantastic sale on this critically acclaimed indie hit.  Get this right now!

The new Kindle Fire, an "iPad Killer?" HA!

So Amazon's latest kitten is out of the bag, this Kindle Fire...

Already, the news media big and small are comparing it to the iPad. Sure, the Kindle Fire is cheaper and that could be nice for those economically out of reach on the pricy iPad. But with less storage space and battery life, smaller size, lack of camera and bluetooth, is this a healthy comparison? It's like comparing a Honda Civic to a Mercedes. Both are useful, but we as consumers may have different factors in mind when matching our values.

Coming Soon to the iPad: Aquaria

Here is an early look at Aquaria, a video game app to be released on the iPad sometime this Autumn season. Aquaria is a favorite indie game I played much, released as a downloadable PC game years ago. The game is set in a mysterious, dangerous oceanic world where you control Naija, the magical female protagonist, searching to unravel the mystery of her past. Now, as highlighted in the teaser trailer below, Aquaria is back and updated with exciting new features and gameplay improvements. I'm very excited and hope this wonderful game will reach new audiences on the iPad.

 

iPad App of the Day - Video Time Machine

Video Time Machine
Original Victories, 1.5 mb, $1.99
(iPhone version available)

Video Time Machine is an absolute gem for media history hounds and nostalgia fiends. With this app, users can go back throughout any year technologically possible and enjoy full motion videos. Over 10,000 videos featured in this app are embed from Youtube, and conveniently categorized by year and media type. Included are sports,video games, news, TV, advertisements and movies.

Some finds are well known but otherwise forgotten footnotes such as Micheal Jackson's Pepsi Ads, the second presidential Reagan-Mondale debate and Wendy's "Where's the Beef" video ads. Others are downright obscure like Arnold Schwarzenegger's appearance on the Dating Game, Vectorbeam (1977 video game ahead of its time), and Captain Planet fighting Hitler. Some finds are too awesome for words, like Apple's first computer commercial and the original Star Wars trailer. Much of it, we would never know without the spin of Video Time Machine's fantastic wheel.
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The app itself is very easy to use but can be very addictive. From there, users can share the fun via Twitter or Facebook. Sadly there is no search function. But then again, would that spoil the fun of browsing by year and category? Either way, Video Time Machine is well worth the $1.99.

Disney AppMates, driving over an iPad near you?

Innovation and outside box thinking with the iPad? Disney, you are doing it right with these highly interactive toys on the iPad. Check out this video below.

 
I am not sure if such use will catch on, being that the iPad screen is already a fantastic toy for small children (under supervision). But this simple idea stands well, as the AppMates is just the latest example of how the iPad's functions continue to go beyond the screen. Let's see what else is out there..

Commentary: iPads on the Battlefield?

Imagine a future, where combat is decided by the soldiers with the most iPads. They can perhaps organize better, have access to a library of information and use its geographic location to better understand the unfamiliar surroundings. A push notification may notify each user the enemy is close. Taking down insurgents by remote? Maybe there will be an app for that too.

That time may be closer than previously thought, according to a recent Los Angeles Times article, Taking iPads into battle. This interesting read details how the US military is  now allowing, testing, and using iPads and smart phones for soldiers. Such use can reduce their load, quicken operations, and integrate with equipment. Also discussed are the shortfalls including possible hack attacks, coverage issues and overall costs. Whatever happens, such use is a powerful reminder on how new technology will continue to shape our world in we ways never imagined.

50% off Sale on Comic Book! iPad App

ComicBook! 
3DTOPO Inc., 19.3 mb, $1.99 $0.99
(iphone version also available)

Heads up to all creative crew and comic loving nerds! This fantastic picture editing app is on sale for a limited time. Comic Book! is a great deal and well worth its regular price. But, for those looking to literally save a buck, this is your day. The easy using app edits your picture into a fun comic book style format by changing tones and adding traditional bubbles, effects with matching fonts. Then you may combine multiple pics for a comic style layout, then share. This app is also useful to artists who may may use the iPad for sketching..perhaps make that first comic on the go. Hmm..

iPad App of the Day - Gorilla Workout

Gorilla Workout
Heckr LLC, 32.5 mb, $1.99

Gorilla Workout is an an app with a fun gimmick, and a fantastic guide for those needing push and better direction in their fitness routine. Gorilla Workout has a plan for anyone, as users can choose their level, based on fitness experience and able body. Next, goals are set for each day, and with success, mastery of each workout in the suggested time (Level 1 is 20 days), the user may proceed to the next level (featuring a bigger gorilla) . Many workouts are listed for each level, as all the necessary info and video (!) are available to the user.

For iPad and iPhone users, the Gorilla Workout is the perfect plan at a very affordable price. It's also very easy to use, as the IOS devices are more practical than laptops for carry to the local gym or park. Over 40 exercises are available so far. Also, users may proudly announce their progress via Twitter or Facebook. Hopefully, more updates to the Gorilla Workout will be added, including eating and natural supplement suggestions. For now, this iPad Captain has much modified push-ups to do.

iPad App of the Day - Ruler for the iPad

Ruler for iPad or iPhone
Jonathan Walz, 7.4 mb, FREE
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Just a simple, free ruler for the iPad. Measure real things and stuff on it or with it. This app has the inches and centimeters switching option, a grid, line plotting, six different visual styles. Not bad for the price of free. There are ads, of which you can pay within the app to remove. You can also save and email (!) your measurements. The Ruler is a handy, low space solution for school and posting descriptions for selling eBay items or whatever else online.

Yeah, today's app is short and simple. It's the end of the work week; go out and enjoy some fresh air.

iPad App of the Day - Flixster

Movies by Flixster, with Rotten Tomatoes (for the iPad)
Flixster, 10.7 mb, FREE
(iPhone and Android version also available)

Flixster is the best, most useful app for current movie theater attendees. See all needed information on the latest flicks. Even better, find the nearest movie theater and showtimes using the iPad's location service. Flixster also shows the Rotten Tomatoes calculated score and top reviews, though I try to ignore that (never trust Internet mob rule when factored into ratings unless extremely low or high). Love the connected preview trailers, which is most helpful with the indie movies. As for the nearest movie info; times, upcoming showtimes, map info and more is available to the quick touch. In all, that puts an end to the frustration of making phone calls and shuffling through newspapers.

Flixster is free, but supported by ads. Sometimes the ads pop up after the app opens, a small price but worthwhile price to pay for this excellent service.

iPad App of the Day - WordWit

WordWit
Ballpoint Inc, 15.1 mb, $1.99

Having trouble with the English Language? Not knowing currents from currants? Try the WordWit app, it's cheap as a salad and may help with vocabulary. Here within, users access a database of confusing words complied by experts and professors on our modern English language. Then, a game is possible that hopefully result in making it's user more competent as a writer of the modern English.

With a spin of the disk one or few times, words are chosen. Then chose a word and its "evil twin." and "Master It." Then, timed tests involving blank-filling happen, as progress is recorded and points are gained. Users may then redeem these points for actual merchandise, according to the WordWit app. Not sure which merchandise yet, as I am just starting..but this is a very unusual concept for a game. Also interesting is the option to post your progress on Facebook or Twitter. Heh, don't think my friends would share the excitement.

Still, this is a much fun way to learn. Especially, for those losing touch in a world of texting and autocorrect. Give it a try, especially if you blog much and need to self edit better ;)

New iPad App - The Disney Store

Disney Store
Disney, 5.0 mb, FREE

Just released yesterday, your answer to the latest and best Disney merchandising obsessions. Plenty of toys, clothes, collectibles to gawk and swipe, direct from the house of the Mouse. The available products displays the full detail, a color picture of two, and the options to buy and ship. The app also helps to amuse small children as they can navigate endlessly at pics of Disney Princesses stuff or whatever (good Marvel Comics stuff too!). 

Seriously, this is how store catalogs on the iPad should be; not just copies of matching store web sites. The entire app is quick and easy. Go through simple categories, nice colorful pics, scrollable details and all that you need to check out after the same touch. The "Find-a-Store" feature is a nice touch for those looking to do more physical browsing. My personal favorite is the "Sale" section..lots of products there for more than 50% off retail. 

Overall, the Disney Store app serves it's purpose and for me brings back the excitement of toy catalogs. Worth a look, especially for the child in all of us.

1-Day Sale: Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Capybara Games Inc, 135 MB, $4.99 $1.99

Now on sale, this critically acclaimed game is on the cheap. I have yet to play, but looking forward to finally checking this out. I will post my thoughts after some excessive playthrough

Free and Wonderful - Snapseed (for a limited time)

Snapseed (for the iPad)
Nik Software, 15 mb, $4.99 FREE until 9/23!
(iPhone version also available)

For shutterbugs who love uploading and editing pics on the iPad, get this app right now. For just a few days, Snapseed is now free. That is no cost, a wonderful price for something this useful.

What makes this app wonderful and necessary are its uncommon photo enhancing techniques to the iPad, unavailable on most similar photo editing apps. "Autocorrect" and "Tune Image" are nice, almost cheating ways to quickly adjust the clarity, light and color of images. The "Selective Adjust" feature allows it's user to place points upon the picture than change that particular area. Other features include adding effects to pictures such as vintage fades, blurs, and borders. Most features are customizable, and easy to use. Pics can then be directly shared online or saved to the iPad.

Snapseed should be no replacement for other useful editing apps like Photoshop Express, but an additional tool to what's available. For photo editors who understand the iPads limitations on advanced photo editing, users should keep as many options available as possible among the many apps available. As a digital photo sharing and editing enthusiast, I will compile and share my personal list of these photo editing essentials soon. In the meantime, please share your favorite apps or techniques in the comments below.

iPad App of the Day - Celtx Script

Celtx Script (for the iPad)
Greyfirst Corp, 1.0 mb, $9.99 $4.99 for a limited time!
(iPhone version also available)

The Celtx Script app is a must have for iPad users engaged in script writing. Such writing on this app is not just for film screenwriting, but includes theater staged, audio dramas, and comic books. Users can create professional scripts, ready to transfer, print, share and use. The mechanics and convenience of the iPad makes script writing easy on the go, as creation and editing is quick and simple.

The wonderfulness of the Celtx app stems from its many touch-friendly features. First is the format choice, of which the user chooses between five. While there are other movie script apps, Celtx is perhaps the only option for those looking to make professional scripts for comic books, stage plays, audio dramas. Another fantastic feature is the sync option with your desktop Celtx application, as whatever you change and add is instantly done to duplicate files on other systems. Overall, the easy interface allows automatic formatting as you type, and simple touch based controls for quick changes. The app also remembers characters and other elements, so your brain flows more with the content you create, not the format mechanics. Also fantastuc is the altered app keyboard, which contains extra hot keys allowing quicker editing and writing on the go.

Celtx is currently on sale and worthwhile, even at the full price. Also, Celtx is a win for its minimal space needed, just 1 mb!. Don't hesitate if you love scriptwriting, or considering a new hobby.

Incoming iPad News

Calling all crew, here is your interesting iPad news links (with my two cents) of the day!

iPad 3 in '11? No. Two new iPhones? - CNN
Again with this? Every year, the bait and switch with headlines saying iPad or IOS device updating the same year as the previous. Why are we in such a hurry to make our gadgets outdated? Anyway, not going to happen, not even the so called "iPad Plus." iPad 3 is going to happen in 2012, hopefully not late and with something a bit more practical than some silly promise of a "retina display."

OnShift Unveils OnShift on the iPad - Marketwatch
The advanced scheduling manager of the future is now. I'm surprised tablet propelled business isn't happening faster. With this Onshift service, it seems workers can keep better tabs on their progress. With the iPad and its many innovations, we can perhaps have a workplace that has no need of desktops, pencils, or even traditional offices.

Mobile App Developers Now Have Easy Access to Cloud Services - Mashable
Appcelerator's Open Mobile Marketplace looks to be a useful resource for indie app developers. Lots of free and for pay modules and templates will hopefully inspire fresh minds towards new innovations and ideas.

Will Apple's Mac sales survive the PC price war? - Computerworld
Yes. But in my personal opinion, it will be due to the inadequacies of the hardware developers. The poor customer service over the phone towards those out of warranty, poorly designed internal hardware, boring advertising, and lack of individuality for each product beyond their company name.

Stevie Wonder sings Steve Jobs’ praises for iOS accessibility - The Next Web
Watch the video within the link, as legendary singer Stevie Wonder shares positive words about IOS devices in today's world. "We've only just begun..."

Free iPad Games Apps fer Speak Like a Pirate Day!

ARRRR! Fer this day, it be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Let's look at ye buried treasure, that be on the iPad today at no cost.

Lil Pirates
Capcom Interactive, 53.8 mb, FREE
Silly cartoon style scurvy pirate a ruckas. Customize 'n build ye ship. Battle 'n recruit through Facebook or rotten Apple's Game Center.

Pirates Life
Dreamix Studio, 47.1 mb, FREE
A more simplistic, yet frantic touch 'n swipe battle. 'tis one crude detailed ship vs. th' other from a birds-eye view, in a classic early 80's style 'o fight. Great fer them seekin' casual a ruckas.

Crimson Steam Pirates
Bungie Aerospace Corporation, 142 mb, FREE
Scurvy pirate warfare, turn based strategy wit' a steampunk edge. Fantastic a ruckas fer th' more hardcore tabletop thinker. Also, lust th' epic 'n familiar music. Highly recommended!

Pirates
GreenRobot LLC, 11.7 mb, FREE
A multiplayer, extra detailed battle 'o th' scurvy pirate life. Sadly th' iPad version kept crashin'. woefully, such troubles gunna be fixed. In th' meantime, worth a download 'n a woe they gunna fix.

Scurvy pirate translation assistance provided by postlikeapirate.com. Gift it a give a go' if ye be knowin' whats good fer ye.

iPad App of the Day - Fanhatten

Fanhattan for iPad
Fanhatten, 7.3 mb, FREE

Fanhattan is a must for iPad movie and TV lovers. Here, is the combination of much convenient information and the measure of your moving picture obsessions. It's best feature, finding a movie or TV show. Then swipe to the side to find the fastest way to watch it, hopefully available on iTunes, Netflix, or Vudu. The rest is easy information on the go, including top casting/crew credits, plot, reviews,clips. Users can step further and seek out related Facebook Pages, buy the soundtrack if available on iTunes and other merchandise. 

While this app tends to feature new and popular movies, it does not disappoint where such features really matter to us movie geeks. Pretty much every search turned out results including such obscure classics as Black Belt Jones and Monster Squad. Quick price comparisons between iTunes and Vudu (and hopefully more) help, if I need to save a buck or two on instant viewing, but also nice to know when something is not readily available.

Fanhattan is still fresh after a few months and needs time to grow. Later, I hope they will add the existence of Hulu, Crackle and more instant viewing services. Perhaps in time, they will have a following as large as other social networking hubs as GetGlue as they have some similar features. But for now, Fanhattan is at least a worthy reference resource for your iPad.

 

Gameloft 99¢ Back to School Sale!

In time for the weekend, Gameloft is having a sale for seven of its top iPad video games. Each below is now $0.99, but for a limited time.

BackStab 584 mb $6.99

Silent Ops 657 mb  $6.99

Fast Five the Movie: Official Game HD 441 mb $4.99

N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD 504 mb $6.99
Dungeon Hunter 2 HD 467 mb $6.99

NFL 2011 HD 327 mb $4.99
Splinter Cell Conviction™ HD 522 mb $4.99

iPad App of the Day - PR Newswire

PR Newswire
International Business Media, 1.3 MB, FREE

PR Newswire is essential to all news publishers, business bloggers and information junkies. This fantastic app connects users (after registration) online to hundreds of fresh, daily public relation releases; all direct by companies and organizations from over 170 countries. Categories, customizable searches and alerts help users sort through the information overload and retain the most important breaking information about their industrial fields. 

The iPad integration is perfect for constantly on the go. Information is delivered quickly via the app in scrollable, easy to swipe and switch subscreens.. Text size, dual language (English, Spanish for now), caching and Twitter feeds are also welcome options. The best features are within each release at the the push of finger to the title. Print, email, blogging and more social media options become available, easing productivity as the iPad should. 

Also included are videos (oddly not very up to date), and PR marketing news and industry roundups. But, here's hoping the app will undergo new updates towards expanded options and increased performance. I would welcome less app crashing, direct access to product images, and text, background changing options. Still, for its price and usefulness, PR Newswire is worth having.

Interesting iPad News

The latest news with my two cents thrown below each link.

Goodreads Introduces Netflix-Style Book Recommendations
A fantastic way to downplay the expensive cost of digital books and the storage space as well. With other companies sure to follow and others considering, this could change the rules of text distribution yet again. Like Netflix, hoping the distributors will feature and push the small, lesser known indie authors as well as the big names to their subscribers.

PlayBook being outshipped 19 to 1 by iPad as Apple shipments hit 9.3 million Q2 2011
and Apple iPad 2 beats Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and all other Android tabs
Can nothing stop Apple's juggernaut? Though, I blame the media for over-comparing each new digital tablet to the iPad. Not to say that the iPad should be standard, we need healthy competition out there to keep up innovation and alternatives.

Wilco Crowdsources Fan Footage for Tour 
This is a much better way for a band to promote their music and reach to out to their fans. Not the opposite.

Epson Launches New iPad Compatible Projectors
Nice, and about time. Imagine what can be done if we could somehow apply body motion controls (a la XBox Connect or Nintendo Wii) to iPad's interface.

Reading Rainbow to be Reinvented for iPad
The next generation of children's reading interaction. Over 500 books will be ready at launch to enlighten privileged children everywhere. Best of all the original host, Levar Burton will promote and head this fantastic comeback.

iPad Apps on Sale Today - 9/15

Sure, there are a lot of iPad apps on sale each day, but we sorted out the best deals just for you. All discounted for a limited time.

Pool Break 
Kinetic Bytes, 8.2 MB, $3.99 $0.99
A nice game for pool hustlers in training. Fantastic 3D graphics, physics with lots of extras including online play and chat.

Paper Camera
JFDP Labs, 7.4 MB $1.99 $0.99
An excellent effects modifier for your iPad 2 camera. Your pictures can be modified to look like comics, old printers, paintings, that Ah-Ha video and more.

Sid Meier's Pirates! for iPad
2K Games, 436 MB, $4.99 $1.99
On sale until 9/21. Wonderful strategy game for your iPad involving pirate warfare, ARRR!

iDante for iPad - The Divine Comedy
Carraro Multimedia, 269 MB, $13.99, $5.99
Perfect for literary types for enjoy this classic work more than others. Includes colorful illustrations (over 500 images), a 3D model of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, panaramas, video and of course, the full text.

The Champagne Bible
Dr. Wises LLC, 6.5 MB, $1.99, 0.99
A nice app for wine lovers and impressing significant others. Multiple listings on expensive tastes includes notes and background, pricing, size, ratings.

Free and Wonderful: How To Spend It Magazine

How To Spend It Magazine
Financial Times Ltd. 10.4 MB FREE

For those looking to live a lavish, glamorous lifestyle of high fashion and fancy cars should look into this app for the iPad. Now more than 60 issues worth of its magazine are free to you, with more content on the way. All of its content are placed in helpful categories, with features viewable in a familiar full color, high quality magazine style.

All much worth a look, but even more interesting is this publisher's radically different approach on the iPad. Read this recent article on Foliomag.com about how Financial Times recent troubles on using Apple's pay subscription model and ad-supported direction changed its business strategy. Hopefully, other magazine publishers will release material of this quality and format based on web access. With success, perhaps more of the Internet share will flock back to the beauty of magazine style formats via e-readers and tablets, especially in a world of declining newsstands.

iPad App of the Day - Jetpack Joyride

Jetpack Joyride
Halfbrick Studios, 16MB, $0.99
A new, addictive classic arcade style game of skill.

Jetpack Joyride is the latest thrilling video game app, just released today for current IOS devices. There is so much to love for its mere 99 cent price. You fly, with the control determined by the finger as you boost up or let down (letting go of finger) through traps or "zappers" while collecting coins and power ups. The jetpack gatling exhaust hails bullets down over scattering "scientists," as the distance gathered add to your prowess and bragging rights. With continued gameplay, collected coins can be used to change your appearance and purchase upgrades.

Much like Robot Unicorn Attack, Jetpack Joyride is a seemingly never-ending right-scroller with an addictive yet fitting music tune. But through slot machine tokens, crazy power ups and constant new challenges including "Missions," this game is kept fun and fresh for experienced gamers and the interactive impaired. I personally appreciate the appearance of colorful sprites and repeating backgrounds, maintaining that old-school feel of the fabulous 16-bit Super Nintendo era.

Give this game a go if you love games like Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and other casual fun. Much like our jetpacked protagonist, you may never want to stop. The gameplay time can be short and sweet, perfect for lunch breaks and long waits.

iPad App of the Day - Imo Instant Messenger

Imo Instant Messenger

The Imo Instant Messenger iPad app is the one instant chat service to rule them all. It does better than supporting and bringing chat functions to your iPad from Facebook, Google Talk, Skype, MSN, ICQ/AIM, Yahoo, Jabber, Myspace, Hyves, and Vkontakte. It can combine and synch them all in one vertical field on your screen allowing a quick, simplified view on who is online and ready to talk.

From there, you can easily switch between chats, have them open while you use other apps, switch individual accounts off with a touch, and allow notifications outside the app. I found the chatting itself to be very reliable and quick, no difference in performance if I had used each service directly. For reasons I have yet to understand, Imo does spontaneously forget my saved passwords once in a while before synching in. Not a biggie, but can be annoying when I need to talk or check up on someone in a hurried situation.

The Imo Instant Messenger is free and covers only 2.7 MB with no ads.

9/12 Today on Sale, Free iPad Apps!

Free Apple Apps for the iPad that are worth checking out!


Mindjet
A simple idea mapping manager. Choosing colors as you continuously expand is a nice touch. Hard to resist at merely 2.6 MB and worth checking out. $8.99 FREE!

Archivme 
Yet another bill organizer.However, Archivme alllows ever-handy Dropbox cloud syncing and file intergration allowing PDF and image importing. Well worth checking out. $4.99 FREE!

Battery Go! Plus
A simple app that examines your iPad lithium battery in much better detail, breaking it down by activity. Handy for excessive cordless users and campers. Personally, I use Systeminfo with less battery information but handy with other looks at processes. Still, at a mere 10.8 MB, it's worth including. $1.99 FREE!

American McGee Presents Akaniero: A Red Riding Hood Tale
A highly interactive storybook that offers a different and darker take on the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Set in feudal Japan, this is interesting eye candy for us older adults hungering for imagination. $1.99 FREE!
 
BioPocket
Supposedly, this can be used to predict your mental, physical, emotional, and mental peak in yourself and others. Can't say I understand biorhythms. But, this may be an interesting and helpful way to understand them. Worth a try for its price. $4.99 FREE!

Dolphin Browser HD
Just released today is this radically different alternative to the Safari iPad standard. The quick swiping interface for book marks and tabs combined with its convenient touch control options makes the Dolphin a must try for those seeking alternatives and easier browsing. FREE!

Let's Do This...

With the iPad! That being my favorite tool for writing, adventuring, thinking, reading, watching, listening, noting, businessing, and now blogging.

So, begins the adventures of Captain iPad; my blog about the iPad for those that love the iPad, its limitless potential and uses. By iPad, I mean all iPad versions, releases, whatever IOS apps can be used on them, and how they integrate with our world. All users welcome, regardless of experience, class, age, shoes. However, my geekiness will shine through so expect the occasional reference to some kind of science fiction thing, and extra coverage on things leaning in that direction involving the iPad.

After all, the iPad is science fiction come true. Not just the iPad, but tablets in general.  For me, it's about the ergonomics and convenience of size, weight, the godlike waving of the finger to process and categorize information better on the go. To also use a single device to read, watch and play without thinking twice about the inconveniences of laptop/desktop design or the frustrations of tiny smartphone interfaces is wonderful and raises potential.

With a faster processor, better processes and access to many unique apps all inside one flat durable casing, I stand by the iPad as Apple's finest product. I'm not much of an Apple fan otherwise, as I am satisfied with my android phone and Lenovo Thinkpad Edge. Being on the road often, I feel a certain bond with other iPad users who see things in a similar way. We purchased our iPad out of practicality, ease of use and getting our moneys worth in the hardware design as well. For people on the go, it's perfect. For everyone else, this varies on the user. The reactions I get from non-users are mixed, often in the negative. I will write more on this later.

For now, I will be updating often with news, information, tricks, reviews, tips, opinions, and the occasional idea. The site is still in development, so expect changes, new features and surprises in the coming weeks.

-Orion