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Tag Archives: iPad
iPad and accessories now available for purchase via Apple Online Store
For those of you who have been unable to obtain an iPad, either because your nearest retailer has run out or because you nearest retailer simply isn’t, well, near – good news! The iPad and all related accessories are now available for purchase via Apple’s Online Store. Shipping is free, so what are you waiting for?!
Read MoreXT leaves Vodafone in the dust in side-by-side iPad speed test
Still wondering which network is best for your 3G-enabled iPad? Well, here’s a very interesting YouTube video in which two iPads, one on Vodafone and one on XT, are put through their paces side-by-side. Can you guess which one wins? Check out the video after the break.
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Posted in All, Telecom XT, Vodafone, iPad
iPad 101: Essential apps for your new arrival
So, after a tense few days pacing up and down, your beautiful new iPad has arrived! Life will never be the same again, and as a proud parent you’ll want to do the best by your little one, so stop by after the ‘read more’ to find our list of essential iPad apps to help get you through those first few weeks.
Read MoreFirst Look: Chopper 2 [video],[gallery]
You may remember back in April we posted about Chopper 2 being played on a TV. Well if you ever wanted / needed a reason to get both an iPhone and iPad we may just have it. The long awaited to sequel to kiwi-made Chopper, Chopper 2 is going to be available from Tuesday and will work on both your iPhone or iPad. Best of all, this is one of the first games you will be able to use whilst the iPad is plugged in to your TV (via component cable or VGA adapter) and controlled by your iPhone!
Hit the read more to see our first look and a video of the game in action.
Read MoreTVNZ announce iPad app in [rubbish] style
After the release of the iPad in New Zealand yesterday all the news outlets were jumping on it, including of course TVNZ (specifically One News). The report was, well rubbish and it seemed as if they were trying to attack the iPad at one stage because it was a device for consuming media, not creating and because it didn’t multitask.
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
Kiwi app review: New Zealand Herald for iPad (video and gallery)
The New Zealand Herald has launched an iPad app, just in time for the launch of the device here. I won’t beat about the bush: it’s fantastic, it’s beautiful, and it’s free. If you’ll forgive the obvious irony, words don’t really do this kind of app justice so we’ve gone hands-on with a video review and a gallery of screenshots. Hit the ‘read more’.
Read MoreMagnumMac’s iPad accessories brochure gets mailed out
If you’re all signed up to receive emails from MagnumMac, you will have just received their iPad accessories brochure. There are some pretty smart looking stands, cases and sleeves in there, so hit your inbox now or check out our direct link after the ‘read now’.
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
All iPad retailers confirmed: start your engines!
Well, the day has come! July 23rd: iPad launch day! Thankfully, Apple have now announced a list of all retailers who will be selling the device so hit the ‘read more’ link for a list of all retailers in the main centres, and a link to where you can search for retailers in your town or city
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
iPad confirmed at MagnumMac Christchurch
In case there was any doubt that MagnumMac were going to have the iPad, I guess you could say what you are about to see is 100% confirmation that the Christchurch store will have the iPad tomorrow morning. They say a picture says a thousand words….. well here’s 5 pics sent to us just now by a keen eyed reader. Why are you still reading this! Hit the read more!
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Where will you be buying your iPad tomorrow?
With less than 24 hours until the New Zealand launch of arguably the most highly anticipated piece of gadgetry since the iPhone, we still have no sign of any retailers putting their hands up and actually confirming that they’ll be stocking it and how many they’ve got. Which leaves those dying to get their hands on one with a bit of dilema: where to queue and where to avoid?
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
Free* MicroSIM for iPad – Vodafone
Not sure if this has come to anyone’s attention but it has just been pointed out to us that Vodafone are offering a Free* MicroSIM for iPad users….. One catch with the SIM though is that it can only be used with the iPad.
*$6.95 P&P
Hit the read more for the link to buy….
Read MoreRadio intern braves Auckland winter for iPad
In true ‘The Edge’ style, the hosts of The Morning Madhouse – Jay-Jay, Mike and Dom have sent young intern Marty Hehewerth out in the blistering cold to the Newmarket, Auckland branch of MagnumMac to pick up one of the very first iPads to be sold in New Zealand.
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
App review: Plethora
Do you ever find yourself in need of inspiration? If it’s inspiration for design, branding, art, photography, architecture and more then the Plethora app is for you. Read on for more.
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Posted in All, Reviews, iPhone, iPod touch
iPad available from Friday 23rd July… pricing confirmed.
Well here we go folks. Apple have finally confirmed availability of the iPad in New Zealand. From this Friday (23rd July) you will be able to purchase the iPad. They have also announced pricing for both the wi-fi and 3G models.
Hit the read more for the full press release and pricing info.
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
iPad thoughts – one month on
Still weighing up an iPad purchase when they are released here? I’ve had mine for just over a month and I thought I’d share my opinion on the device and tell you how I’ve used it so far at home and at work. Read on for my thoughts.
Read MoreiPad 3.2.1 update available now!
Jeez Apple have been busy. The first iPad update is also available now and comes in the format of iPad iOS 3.2.1.
Hit the read more to see the update details.
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Posted in All, Other News, iPad
MicroSIMs to be available from Gen-i as of August – UPDATED: Telecom retail, too
The National Business Review today reports that Chris Quin, Gen-i’s Australasian head, had confirmed his company will be providing MicroSIMs for their customers as of early August.
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Posted in All, Telecom XT, iPad, iPhone
