While browsing Kickstarter recently, I came across the ATC Ergo Dock. It can be used for both iPad and iPhone, and is designed to adjust for a better viewing angle. What struck me while watching their video, was the ease with which they both removed and placed the iPhone into the dock. I have tried several docks, and without exception I have to pick them up to line up the dock with the port on my iPhone or iPad. I would love to be able to just slide it into the dock. This is the very first aluminum docking station that is ergonomic. The ergonomic viewing angle is adjustable for the perfect...


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Convertcast Episode 109 Sunday March 11, 2012 What do you think of the naming - New iPad? (Makes very much sense if you compare to computers! "The new iPad is positioned as having a dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, which according to Apple has higher performance than the Nvidia Tegra 3. However, the Tegra 3 is a five-core 12-shader part. " Does the new iPad, in fact, only have a dual-core part with four shaders? Closing the circle - iPhoto for iPad 2 days to sell out pre-orders 3G vs. 4G (Are we tired of this already?) Apple TV, almost lost behind the new iPad...


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Knowing that I was going to be upgrading my iPad to an iPad 3, I’ve been hesitant to invest in a large number of accessories for it.  But when I saw this nifty stand, I realized there was no reason to wait. The FlexStand has 4 flexible arms which attach to the corners of the iPad via shaped rubber tips.  These are large enough to accommodate the thicker original iPad, but are also compatible with the thinner iPad 2.  Since the iPad 3 is supposed to be nearly the same thickness as the iPad 2, I have no doubt it will fit as well. In addition, there are 2 flexible legs, which can be adjusted...


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Convertcast - Episode 108 Sunday March 4, 2012 MISC  Networking at 10,000 Feet: Airlines Are Making the Skies ‘Social’ http://techland.time.com/2012/02/28/networking-from-10000-feet-airlines-are-making-the-skies-social/ Dumbest idea ever! Samsung Chaton - cross platform SMS replacement. How does it differ from the competition? (Edward) Mobile World Congress ended : mainly show about android but many visitors and journalists were just using iPad for writing and iPhone for calling - isn’t it funny? AT&T updated its data use policy, capping so-called unlimited plans at 3GB. (Edward)...


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Convertcast Episode 107 Sunday, February 26, 2012 MISC  AT&T ordered to pay $850 to a user in California after his data was throttled. Supreme court rules that forcing a defendant to decrypt a hard drive so that the contents can be used by the prosecution is a violation of the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination Digital Ads are turning consumers off more than drawing business Edward: MAIN EVENT NOW NOW NOW: MWC ongoing now (official starting on Monday but on Sunday first pre-event events)! Plaza Espana - on 1 side venue and other side hotel with Microsoft and Arne...


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Initially I thought that this app is only about Mac computers but no, it's about iOS devices and in fact, about all devices and (some) software of Apple too! (more...)


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Episode 106 Sunday, February 19, 2012 MISC  Farmbook/Faceville: Facebook and Zynga. What happens if they go their separate ways? [Edward hates that one cann’t filter out zynga updates in facebook streams of other people] http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/15/2799410/puzzazz-handwriting-recognition-kindle-touch http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57377767-1/sony-envisions-future-with-pay-as-you-go-power/ [Edward thinks that personal nuclear reactor everybody/many will have in garage] kind of funny: Playbook OS 2.0 coming Febraury 21, stupid blackbook will get emil client app that works...


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I'm going to sue you! Sunday, February 12, 2012 MISC  FB - deleted photos still on their servers3 years later. Flash -free Google Chrome for Android (Edward uses chrome://plugins to disable this Flash pest on pc) SSL revocation check removed from Google Chrome http://arstechnica.com/business/guides/2012/02/google-strips-chrome-of-ssl-revocation-checking.ars RIM’s board is under fire for running the company into the ground Mother got a Nook tablet and thinks she's The Geek now. (Edward asks: what qualifies to be a geek?) Sony PS Vita, available Feb. 22: dual analogoue controllers,...


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ISKIN CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WITH A LIMITED EDITION AURA FOR IPHONE 4/4S   The aura Year of the Dragon for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S honors the auspicious Chinese Year of the Water Dragon.   TORONTO, Canada - January 31, 2012 — iSkin, a premium brand for fashion and technology lifestyle accessories, announces today a limited edition of its aura line of iPhone 4/4S cases to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.   The Year of the Dragon edition features an intricate laser-etched engraving on an aircraft-grade aluminum fused onto a durable, lightweight, soft-coated...


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Convertcast Episode 103 Sunday, January 29, 2012 MISC  http://www.solidoodle.com/ 3D Printer - I’m not sure I understand how this thing works, but it looks really cool!! (A friend just bought a 3D printer - can't wait to check it out!) Would Barnes and Noble go bankrupt without the Nook?  Some analysts think so. new CEO of RIM arrived, doesn’t look like he has a vision and not changes enough 27 German publishers to combat Apple with open digital textbook platform http://9to5mac.com/2012/01/25/27-german-publishers-to-combat-apple-with-open-digital-textbook-platform/ Online Voting...


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