iPad 6 Pro Rumors

The rumor mill has been buzzing, lately, with talk about an iPad 6 a.k.a iPad Pro. Reportedly, the future of Apple’s iPad may be changing. Rumors suggest bigger may be better as Apple is considering a 12.9-inch screen for the next iPad generation.

The recent release of the iPad mini Retina and Air have digitally and technologically altered the demands consumers want. Lighter is amazing, speed rocks and storage is essential. Apple is a company who heralded the need and continues to drive the desire. Could their next step move into the bigger screen realm? Rumors suggest the iPad 6 Pro will be a testament of new beginnings for the iTunes creator.

HANNSpad 13-inch tablet

Considering Samsung made jaws drop when they released the Galaxy Mega, a juggernaut of screen sizes, big is seemingly, in. Recently, a 13-inch HANNSpad Android tablet was released. There is another 13.3-inch option sold by Panasonic, which is also intended for rugged use. Running on the Windows OS, it is an older device but remains popular on buying sites like Amazon. It always sports amazing 4 out of 5 or five stars for usability. There is something to this big is in mantra.

If Apple steps into the arena by introducing a 12.9-inch screen, will that develop more interest from new consumers, or drive away dedicated customers? It could a mix of both, but the rumor mill is buzzing hot about the possibility of this new iPad, slated for a possible release in 2014.

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All New Mac Pro Available Starting 12-19

Apple® today announced the all-new Mac Pro® will be available to order starting Thursday, December 19. Redesigned from the inside out, the all-new Mac Pro features the latest Intel Xeon processors, dual workstation-class GPUs, PCIe-based flash storage and ultra-fast ECC memory.

Designed around an innovative unified thermal core, the all-new Mac Pro packs unprecedented performance into an aluminum enclosure that is just 9.9-inches tall and one-eighth the volume of the previous generation. 

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iBeacon Now In Apple Stores

On Friday, 12-6, Apple Inc. began using the iBeacon technology at its 254 U.S. stores to send you messages about products, events and other information — tailored to where you are inside, provided you have downloaded the Apple Store app and have given it permission to send notices based on your location. You must have Bluetooth turned on and have the latest operating system, iOS 7.

Using the iBeacon feature, the app will notify you if the computer you ordered is ready for pickup, for example. Show a clerk your screen with the order number, and the clerk will get it for you. Walking by an iPhone table? You may get a message asking if you want to upgrade, check your upgrade availability and see if you can get money for trading in your old phone.

Even without iBeacon, the app already lets you scan and pay for some items using your phone, get customer service help and reserve products.

Major League Baseball already plans to use iBeacon next year to customize fans' experiences at its ballparks, through the At The Ballpark app. In a demo earlier this year, MLB officials showed how the app can offer special features based on users' location in a stadium, such as coupons in the souvenir shop or a video that plays near landmarks.

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What Should I Buy? Laptop Or Tablet - Part 9

Which iPad Should I Buy?

Assuming you decide the iPad's limitations are outweighed by its advantages (which they are), you need to make a choice. In fact, three choices.

The first is whether you want to be able to get online when you're out and about. If you do, you'll want to buy the 4G version of the new iPad (3G for older versions). It's $130 more than the equivalent model without a micro SIM slot.

Next, you have to work out how much memory you'll need. Here, the old rule 'get the best you can afford' applies. Apple charges steeply for more memory, so the Wi-Fi only 16GB version is $100 cheaper than the 32GB model, which itself is $100 cheaper than the 64GB model.

For those who want a smaller iPad there's the iPad mini to consider. This is a 7in tablet, so it's roughly the same size as an eReader. Ideal for those who wish for a more portable iPad.

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What Should I Buy? Laptop Or Tablet - Part 8

The Laptop Advantage - File Formats

This brings us neatly to compatibility. Laptops are great because, with the right software, they can display or play almost any file. The iPad is much more restrictive and requires videos, for example, to be in MP4 (H.264) format before they'll play. It means you might have to convert files before you can play them, which could be more hassle than you're willing to accept.

For photos and music, the iPad supports the common JPG and MP3 formats, so these aren't a problem for most people.

Transferring files to the iPad has to be done via iTunes, not Windows Explorer. This lack of drag-and-drop support is initially a bit frustrating, but it's absent for a reason: a good user experience. Filtering everything through iTunes means you won't end up in a situation where you've transferred a video, say, and you're sitting on a plane only to find that your tablet doesn't support it and you've got nothing to watch.

In Part 9 we'll discuss 'Which iPad Should I Buy?'.

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