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Saturday, May 4, 2013
Best iPad word processor
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
Now You Can Take Your iPad Where You Used to Take Your Newspaper
Do you take your iPad everywhere? Even the bathroom? You have to have your reading material right? The Pedestal Stand will make it convenient for you to bring your iPad into the bathroom with you.
The Pedestal Stand for iPad from CTA Digital was specially designed so that you can use your tablet with you are on the throne. It is made of chrome, with a heavy base to make sure it stays still and has a 10-inch bendable gooseneck stand to keep your iPad in place.
Never be without your iPad again. Oh and it also holds your toilet paper.
Source Ubergizmo
The Pedestal Stand for iPad from CTA Digital was specially designed so that you can use your tablet with you are on the throne. It is made of chrome, with a heavy base to make sure it stays still and has a 10-inch bendable gooseneck stand to keep your iPad in place.
Never be without your iPad again. Oh and it also holds your toilet paper.
Source Ubergizmo
Tablets and E-Readers Easier on Eyes for Older Individuals
MASHABLE.COM 14 Hours Ago
Reading on Tablets Easier for Older Eyes
by Leslie Meredith
People young and old prefer reading paper books to tablets and e-readers, but older individuals could find themselves reading faster and with less effort on a tablet. The news came from a small study released this week in PLOS ONE from researchers at the historic epicenter of the printed word — Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany.
Among 360 readers ages 21 to 34, no difference in reading speed or brain effort was detected between reading via a book, a Kindle e-reader and an iPad. But big differences were recorded among 21 users ages 60 to 77 when they read the same text on paper instead of the devices. In fact, using an iPad improved speed and reduced effort compared to paper and e-readers. Researchers measured eye movements and brain activity from EEG readings to determine ease of reading.
Traditional ereaders were no help: Reading a short page of text on a Kindle took the older group about 28 seconds, the longest of the three. Switching to the printed book shaved 1.5 seconds off the time. But reading on an iPad took just 24 seconds, that's 2.5 seconds faster than reading on paper. While that may not represent a big timesaver when skimming news headlines, it could save hours reading "War and Peace."
The researchers concluded that the iPad's backlighting, which was adjusted to the brightest setting, made the difference. All tablets use backlighting, while e-readers use what's called an E Ink display that provides less contrast than a brighter tablet (although it allows people to read in bright sunlight).
But despite the physical findings, older adults and their younger counterparts said they got more pleasure reading from a paper book. The researchers said this was evidence of a cultural bias against digital books rather than a cognitive phenomenon.
It seems that for older individuals, at least, tradition trumps ease of use.
Image courtesy of Flickr, Gavin St. Ours
This article originally published at TechNewsDaily here
Reading on Tablets Easier for Older Eyes
by Leslie Meredith
People young and old prefer reading paper books to tablets and e-readers, but older individuals could find themselves reading faster and with less effort on a tablet. The news came from a small study released this week in PLOS ONE from researchers at the historic epicenter of the printed word — Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany.
Among 360 readers ages 21 to 34, no difference in reading speed or brain effort was detected between reading via a book, a Kindle e-reader and an iPad. But big differences were recorded among 21 users ages 60 to 77 when they read the same text on paper instead of the devices. In fact, using an iPad improved speed and reduced effort compared to paper and e-readers. Researchers measured eye movements and brain activity from EEG readings to determine ease of reading.
Traditional ereaders were no help: Reading a short page of text on a Kindle took the older group about 28 seconds, the longest of the three. Switching to the printed book shaved 1.5 seconds off the time. But reading on an iPad took just 24 seconds, that's 2.5 seconds faster than reading on paper. While that may not represent a big timesaver when skimming news headlines, it could save hours reading "War and Peace."
The researchers concluded that the iPad's backlighting, which was adjusted to the brightest setting, made the difference. All tablets use backlighting, while e-readers use what's called an E Ink display that provides less contrast than a brighter tablet (although it allows people to read in bright sunlight).
But despite the physical findings, older adults and their younger counterparts said they got more pleasure reading from a paper book. The researchers said this was evidence of a cultural bias against digital books rather than a cognitive phenomenon.
It seems that for older individuals, at least, tradition trumps ease of use.
Image courtesy of Flickr, Gavin St. Ours
This article originally published at TechNewsDaily here
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Join Steve Zalot on Saturday, May 15th
As a Senior Systems Engineer for Apple, Steve Zalot will be there Saturday to
thrill and chill us with the new Apple technologies.
Questions will be asked and answered.
Learn about the iPad and other goodies
Insights will be opening doors to new techniques.
Enjoyment for one and all.
Join us.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
This Saturday....Dave Marra from Apple
"Known for his dynamic delivery style and exciting demos, Dave Marra has conducted thousands of technology presentations, keynote addresses and workshops for schools, Mac and PC user groups, businesses and other professional organizations across the United States and Canada. Certified as both an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator and an Apple Certified Systems Administrator, his specialty areas include digital multimedia, internet technologies, accessibility and Mac/PC integration."
Dave will talk with the mac interest group (9-12) and then present the main meeting at noon on the ma in a cross platform world.
Come join us.
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