Not to long ago, we told you about the NoteBook Case, which is a pretty cool looking iPad case that turns your iPad into a Macbook Pro. Like the NoteBook Case, the Brydge iPad case “which is a new Kickstarter project” gets much of its design cues from the MacBook Pro line. “The differences include aerospace-grade aluminium, optional built-in speakers, and a patent-pending “click-in” hinge providing close to 180 degrees of positioning freedom”. » Brydge: MacBook-Style iPad Case With Apple Quality Aluminium [Kickstarter Project]
Two Lives Left created a free iPad game called Cargo-Bot. Cargo-Bot is a fun game but where it gets interesting is that it was made entirely on an iPad using Codea ($9.99 App Store). “Codea lets you create games and simulations, or just about any visual idea you have, on Your iPad.” » Cargo-bot Is The First App Created Entirely On The iPad Using Codea [videos]
Have you ever wondered how large of an environmental footprint the popular iPad makes? Well, Sortable.com has put together an infographic that looks at how green the iPad really is. The inforgraphic after the break includes, the total emissions produced by the iPad, the environmental impact of the iDatacenter, electronic waste and how Apple is trying to decrease it, and more.
A view days ago Fox News reported that a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official (Clayton Keith Dovel) has been charged after being accused of stealing eight iPads from luggage at Dallas/Fort Worth International airport and can face between two and 10 years in prison if convicted. » TSA Baggage Inspector In Dallas Accused Of Stealing iPads From Luggage
Scott Eaton, an London-based artist and designer, created a very unique iPad docking station. The Venus of Cupertino, is hot off the press.”In addition to looking stylish, she will charge and sync your iPad (first, second and third generation) from an inconspicuous charger located in her midriff.” After the break are a couple more images of the prototype with her iPad. » Venus of Cupertino: Designer iPad Docking Station
Marketplace Shanghai Bureau Chief Rob Schmitz is only the second reporter ever to gain access to visit the factory floor at Apple’s Chinese producer Foxconn. See highlights from his tour of the assembly line and the Foxconn facilities. Hear his full audio reports on your local public radio station or online at marketplace.org.
A Japanese retailer Rakuten is selling a new kind of iPad “NoteBook Case” for 5,980 yen “roughly $75”, which makes your iPad look like a MacBook Pro “clone”. The case comes with a built-in battery that allows you to charge the iPad while in use, a USB port, mini USB port, and keyboard with Bluetooth support. At this point the case is only available via the Japanese website Rakuten, but it is possible it will arrive on their United States-based Buy.com in the near future. Check out the detailed pictures after the break. » Turn Your iPad Into A MacBook Pro With This iPad Case
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