We were convinced the apocalypse was nigh earlier this month after learning Apple would allow playback of lowly video formats like
Xvid on the
iPad via the approved
CineXPlayer app.
Mobiputing's review, however, indicates that the software has trouble loading anything but Xvid and DivX files, which even then often don't play. App Store reviewers appear to have had better results with it, giving it an average of four and half stars -- though close to 32 percent or 433 reviewers did only rate it as one or two. To it's credit, though, CineXPlayer does warn users that not all Xvid files may play and requests that any problems be submitted to their support contact to address. Anyone out there having similar issues? Let us know in the comments below!
Is CineXPlayer for iPad struggling to deliver on its Xvid-playing promise? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sure, there's a
FarmVille iPhone app, but iPad users haven't gotten a
really good way of satisfying their virtual agriculture needs. Thankfully, there's now the free
We Farm app from Ngmoco—a decent FarmVille alternative for your iPad.
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We're not certain how many screen suppliers Apple has at this point, but
LG is certainly a major player, so our ears tend to perk up when the Korean manufacturer admits it can't stay ahead of the game. LG CEO Kwon Young-Soo told reporters the firm just can't keep up with
incredible demand for the iPad's
brilliant 9.7-inch IPS display, and suggested that Cupertino might actually have to slow international expansion as a direct result. "Apple may have to delay launches of the iPad for some countries due to tight component supplies and strong demand," he said, adding that even if the firm were to increase production capacity, supplies would remain tight through early 2011. Residents of
Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and The Netherlands came in under the wire, but it sounds like there may be another wait for the rest of the world.
LG: 'Apple may have to delay launches of the iPad for some countries' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Disgusted with Apple's
refusal to bestow honest-to-goodness backgrounding to the
iPad, even though the (presumably) weaker iPhone 4 has been
doing it for weeks? You aren't alone. Syte Shirt, a new startup with a vision to change the world in a way you've never even dreamed of, has just announced its first product: the iPad-toting shirt that you're undoubtedly gawking at above. This pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton tee sports a slit on the inside for sliding your tablet into, and there's a window on the front that enables the wearer (or anyone else, for that matter) to fully interact with the tablet
without you having to disrobe. Imagine that! Heck, there are even ports for accessing the dock connector and the 3.5mm headphone jack, which certainly helps to justify the otherwise unconscionable $49.95 to $54.95 price tag. Right?
Right?
Continue reading iPad-toting Syte Shirt redefines 'multitasking'
iPad-toting Syte Shirt redefines 'multitasking' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you carry your sheet music in a laptop, AirTurn's got a USB dongle for that, but if you've migrated your musical cues to an certain slate, never fear, Bluetooth is on the way. The AirTurn BT-105 will bring the company's page turning technology to
iPad, using a transmitter that attaches to standard professional footswitches, allowing you to turn full pages and half pages of sheet music while keeping hands firmly affixed to your
instrument. Though there's no word on price, we imagine it'll cost close to the existing 2.4GHz version, which runs from $40 for a dongle to $100 for a package with two Boss pedals, and when it surfaces in Q4 of this year, we're hoping it will extend bicycling input to all the other
wild and crazy apps you dream up. PR and video after the break.
Continue reading AirTurn's BT-105 footpedal is a real page turner (video)
AirTurn's BT-105 footpedal is a real page turner (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple has just let word out that it'll be bringing its
super-selling slate to nine new markets. The Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore are all getting their hands on the device this Friday, July 23. We were just remarking on how the iPad's sales pace had slowed down recently, but this expansion in markets should move things along toward rounding the next milestone. Local pricing hasn't yet been revealed, but it's not like there's long to wait now. "Many" more countries are promised before the end of the year, so don't despair if your local Apple Store isn't stocking the iPad just yet.
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iPad hitting nine more countries this Friday originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you find yourself a little unimpressed with
Netflix's Instant selection and you're needing to rent something a bit newer
right now, the new iPad-optimized version of the
mSpot movie streaming app should fit all up in your niche. For between $2.99 and $3.99 you can rent and watch a movie streaming right to your little slab of delight over either 3G or WiFi, though we're told those who do it via 802.11 can expect higher quality. You can also rent movies on your home computer, pause them there, and then resume playback on your iPad right where you left off. Handy when it's time to run to the train and you just can't wait to see whether George Clooney's
Up in the Air character manages to find room for true companionship in his backpack.
mSpot brings movie rentals to the iPad, works just fine over 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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HDcam is an
iPad app that lets you use an iPhone as a wireless camera. It's similar to the
Camera A/Camera B apps we've covered before, but has received a nice update for iOS 4.
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It's getting
easier and
easier to enjoy in-flight entertainment on Apple's
briskly moving tablet, but why wait till you get to the gate to dive in? If you're flying out of Kuala Lumpur, you can play with that
9.7-inch IPS touchscreen while you daydream of that time that watched
Entrapment with your soulmate, book your flight, find departure times and even check in at dedicated kiosks. Adapting its iPhone application MHMobile for iPad use, Malaysia Airlines has installed five terminals at Kuala Lumpur Sentral so far -- where the company presently serves just 900 customers a day. See the interface in action after the break, or just download the existing app at our more coverage link if you're in search of that elusive globetrotter feeling.
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Malaysia Airlines now offers iPad check-in (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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