Don't think that Lenovo is keeping the IdeaPad Yoga's bendy secrets all to itself: its Japanese partner NEC is bringing a variant of the ARM-based Yoga 11 to the land of the rising sun as the LaVie Y. The 11.6-inch blend of laptop and tablet keeps the signature 360-degree display, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage as its more internationally-minded counterpart, and confirms that there's a quad-core Tegra 3 powering either of the Windows RT systems.
What differences exist will stem from the software: there's hints of a custom NEC app on an otherwise vanilla interpretation of Microsoft's platform. The LaVie Y should precede its IdeaPad sibling by days, arriving in stores around November 22nd, although any local buyers will pay dearly for the privilege with an estimated $1,136 price. We'd suggest that patience ought to be a virtue for everyone else.
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30 Kasım 2012 Cuma
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Hands-on with MSI's S20 Slidebook, a $1,099 Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook
We just got more hands-on time with MSI's S20 Slidebook, which we first spotted at Computex 2012. This ultra light (2.3 pounds / 1kg) and thin (0.78-inches / 19.8mm) convertible Ultrabook runs Windows 8 (naturally) and packs an Intel Core i5 processor (Ivy Bridge), 4GB RAM and a 128GB mSATA SSD. In front, there's a gorgeous 11.6-inch 1920x1080-pixel IPS display with a 10-point capacitive multitouch layer plus an HD front-facing camera. A glossy white plastic bezel surrounds the glass panel and incorporates the MSI logo and the Windows button.
The back cover is made of a silver magnesium alloy with matching plastic antenna covers for the built-in WiFi b/g/n, WiDi and Bluetooth 4.0 radios. Most of the ports are on the right edge along with the power / lock key and LED indicators -- this includes the power input, a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, a mini-HDMI output and a pair of USB 3.0 connectors. You'll find a gigabit Ethernet port on the left side plus an SD card reader, orientation lock button and volume rocker in back.
Of course, what sets the S20 apart is its ability to switch instantly from a tablet into a usable laptop. The screen slides up and tilts forward to reveal a chiclet keyboard with excellent key travel and decent spacing. You're not limited to any specific angle here -- the display is fully adjustable from flat to almost perpendicular with the keyboard. The sealed 3-cell 3900mAh battery is rated for 7 hours of continuous operation. We spent several minutes using the Slidebook and came away pretty impressed -- it's incredibly light for its size, the screen is bright and crisp, and the keyboard is comfortable. Even in prototype form, performance and build-quality are top-notch. MSI plans to make its convertible Ultrabook available late November for $1,099 through major US retailers both online and in stores. The company expects to sell other configurations in other markets as well. Take a look at our gallery below and hit the break for our hands-on video.
Distro Issue 64: Is Apple's iPad mini the next big thing?
Among the truckload of devices that Apple unpacked at its press event a few days ago was a gadget that we had heard rumblings about for a long time. The iPad mini graces the cover of our weekly and we put it through the full review treatment to see how it stacks up with other slates that sport a smaller stature. If Cupertino's latest doesn't grab your eye, we also take a good, long look at Windows 8, ASUS's PadFone 2 and HTC's 8X before offering in-depth analysis. Weekly Stat recaps earnings season, Eyes-On visually fondles a pair of Slingboxes, and video producer Freddie Wong visits the Q&A. The usual download repositories are just below, so mosey on to yours and snag a copy.
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Kobo's Glo and Mini readers on their way to Japan as the Touch gets a discount
Looks like Kobo's leveraging some of that Rakuten-infused love. The e-reader maker announced today that it'll be bringing its new pair of devoted readers to Japan over the next couple of months, courtesy of its parent company. The e-literati in that country can pre-order the new Kobo Glo now for ¥7,980 ($100) through Rakuten for a projected ship date of November 15th. The 5-inch Kobo Mini, meanwhile, is due to arrive in December for ¥6,980 ($87) -- the same price as the recently discounted Kobo Touch.
29 Kasım 2012 Perşembe
Ferrari Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones
The Ferrari Logic3 Cavallino T350 Headphones has just been announced to make its way to the US, and with the Ferrari brand name involved, you can be sure that plenty of care and consideration has gone into the construction of the headphones in order to reflect the luxury of Ferrari via the Logic3 audio accessories route. Working alongside the world’s leading audio designers and Ferrari’s team, it is certainly a pair of cans that will celebrate the style and technical excellence of Ferrari.
Merging Ferrari’s luxurious style alongside cutting edge technology, the Ferrari by Logic3’s spanking new Cavallino T350 headphones are said to embody premium performance, just like their cars that are sold with exorbitant price tags and dominated the Formula 1 racetrack when Michael Schumacher was at the peak of his powers. The Cavallino T350 Headphones will retail for $399 a pop, where it delivers superior audio quality with 40mm drivers which have been incorporated into a close-back design and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology so that unwanted ambient noise is reduced.
ROCCAT Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse Announced
ROCCAT Studios of Germany has just announced their latest gaming peripheral for the masses – the ROCCAT Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse which is said to come with advanced gaming engineering, crammed into a sleek and clean ambidextrous form that ought to keep southpaws happy as well, while delivering what it claims to be a comfortable fit for every gamer’s hand. Sporting an advanced Pro Optic R2 sensor that paves the way for a choice of seven DPI settings (250, 500, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, and 2000), you will be able to adjust the DPI on the fly so that you remain on top of the game with accuracy and speed that matches your playing style.
You can also opt to program the dedicated DPI button to switch only between the DPI settings that you use most for added flexibility. In addition, the inclusion of No-Sweat side grips will ensure a steady hold, even when the action heats up, while its soft touch surface will let you play on comfortably, never mind that you are indulging in a marathon gaming session that lasts for the entire weekend. Expect to pick up the ROCCAT Lua Tri-Button Gaming Mouse for $29.99, and if you’re living across the pond, it will cost you €29.99.
Hard Graft Skinny Fit iPhone 5 Case
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If we look past the new iPhone 5′s easily scratched nature and an odd-by-the-norm elongated candy bar form factor, it is actually a pretty amazing smartphone. The thinness is what impresses us most and we think it would be a shame to bulk it up with thick casing. Its slender line is mean to be showoff and hence we think the Skinny Fit iPhone 5 Case by Hard Graft is the 5′s perfect companion accessory. The interior is of 100% wool felt, providing the right cushion for your precious one while the outside is of classy 100% vegetable tanned Italian leather and the result is an iPhone case with a thickness that befits its namesake. One corner of the case is intentionally left ‘open’ and just enough to allow your headphone to be plugged in without having to removing the phone from the case and finally, a discreet pocket at the back of the case offers a space for your essential card or bills. Though we wouldn’t suggest spoiling its skinny look with cards and cash cos’ it look so good being so thin and still protected. Available now via Hard Graft web store for £65 (around US$105) each.
McLaren MP4-12C Can-Am Edition
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If you are one auto enthusiast who settles for nothing but the best, then a race-bred, tricked out McLaren MP4-12C Can-Am Edition might fancy you. the Can-Am Edition is a GT3-inspired exotic ride that’s going to make you stick to your seat with its 630 horsepower (470 kW) mid-mounted 3.8-Liter twin turbo V8 engine. Paying homage to the success in the Can-Am Series (hence, the namesake) during the 60s, the McLaren MP4-12C Can-Am Edition is touted by its British maker to be the “ultimate track car” with more ponies (30 more hp, to be exact) and sporting enhanced aerodynamic tweaks that is said to offer 30 percent more downforce. Though sharing the same carbon fiber MonoCell chassis, this track-special vehicle sets itself apart from the regular road-going MP4-12C and the GT3 racing siblings with a slew of carbon fiber components including door mirror mounts and covers, engine cover vents, side radiator intake vanes, sill covers as well as badges and wrapping up with set of black satin-finished forged lightweight racing alloy wheels, shod in Pirelli racing rubbers. Moving on to the interior, it has a full race interior that include a full FIA-approved race-spec rollcage, a pair of black race seats with six-point harnesses, a bespoke lightweight carbon fiber dashboard and a McLaren GT steering wheel inherited from the 12C GT3 race car. For the added ‘racer comfort’, a motorsport air-conditioning system is included. The McLaren MP4-12C Can-Am Edition will have a very limited production run of not more than 30 units with each costing a whopping £375,000 (roughly US$598,000).
Nintendo Wii Mini Announced
The Nintendo Wii Mini is official. Just a few hours after Best Buy listed the device on its website, Nintendo finally announced the Wii Mini yesterday. Nintendo redesigned its famous gaming console by making it smaller and cheaper for its customers. The Wii Mini focuses mainly on Wii games and it can play more than 1,400 disc-based Wii games. The console sports a matte black color with a red border on it and it will come with a Wii Remote Plus and a red Nunchuk controller.
It will be available on December 7 at a suggested retail price of just $99.99. Unfortunately, Nintendo says that it will only launch the console in Canada, with no word of a global launch. The Wii Mini also lacks Internet connectivity and it cannot play Nintendo GameCube games. “There are games in the Wii library for every type of player,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice president and general manager. “Wii Mini is a great gift for the holidays that brings everyone in the family together to play. Wii Mini has a mini price, but it’s all about big fun.”
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28 Kasım 2012 Çarşamba
Lenovo P770 with 3500 mAh Battery Announced
Lenovo has finally unveiled the Lenovo P770 today and it does have a gargantuan 3500 mAh battery that, according to the company, has a standby time of 644 hours. Apart from the impressive battery capacity, the Lenovo P770 also runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
It has a 4.5-inch qHD high-definition display with a 960 × 540 resolution (sorry, no 1080p here) and it powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. The Lenovo P770 also features a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA front-facing camera. Unfortunately though, the device is only available in China, at least for now. It sells for 1,699 CNY or roughly $273 based on today’s exchange rate.
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Solid E-mail Marketing Advice That Is Proven - Businesses
Many people reject the idea of email promoting because they equate it with spam. It?s a tough job to create email promoting campaigns that are engaging and get customers to buy, but it can be done. Read the following article to learn some strategies you can use right now to start an e-mail marketing campaign or improve an existing one.
When you create an marketing via email customer base list, make sure that your customer has a clear choice to be on the list. If you do not, people will view your messages as spam and simply delete them. Email providers often drop their subscribers if enough complaints warrant your removal for spam violations.
You should focus your email marketing efforts on your most promising customers. It is crucial to be persistent, while delivering a message your readers will find beneficial. If you are talking with the wrong people, they will simply become annoyed.
TIP! Ensure that you offer a simple way out for those who wish to unsubscribe or opt out of your mailings. While they are very inexpensive, each email does cost a bit of money.
The subject of you emails should be kept to a manageable length to ensure people actually read it. Many email providers cut off longer subject lines. Some of them simply can?t show longer than this. Regardless of why it?s important, your subscribers will only need to see that many letters in order to make a judgment as to whether your message is worth keeping.
Use A/B testing strategies when sending emails. Split your mailing list into two groups and mail one email with one subject line to one group and another to the other group. This is a great way to measure the effectiveness of each subject line, helping you to understand how to send out emails that get read.
Keep your customer in mind when you create a campaign to ensure it is effective. What is it that they will want to see? What would they want to read? Find a way to encourage people to buy your products. Use these answers to chart a course for yourself.
TIP! Email only customers who have asked for it. If you send messages to uninterested recipients, they may end up blocking them.
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Tumblr Hits Quantcast?s List Of Top 10 U.S. Networks
Tumblr is announcing today that it has broken into the top 10 networks in the U.S., according to third-party measurement firm Quantcast. According to a post from Tumblr CEO David Karp, the site now reaches a worldwide audience of 170 million people. [Updated, see below]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/Z3zlfp_HpIo/
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LeadSift Raises $500K To Make Twitter, Foursquare More Fertile Ground For Sales Leads
Make way for another company that's helping enterprises make sense of social media. LeadSift, a Canada-based social media startup that helps businesses mine social data on sites like Twitter and Foursquare for sales lead generation, has raised a seed round of $500,000 from Omers Ventures, the fund that invests in other Canada-based social media startups like Hootsuite. The company says that it will use the funds to continue developing its product -- still in beta with a small group of customers -- marketing and staffing.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/l3Xei6l4U9M/
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27 Kasım 2012 Salı
Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test at Adelaide Oval
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Digital Initiatives Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian - HigherEdJobs
California State University, Fresno
Library Services
Vacancy # 11875
Digital Initiatives Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian
Full-time, permanent, tenure-track position
California State University, Fresno is a learning-centered University. We believe learning thrives when a strong and active commitment to diversity is shared by all. This is because learning can only take place in a climate where differing points of view are welcome, and diversity of all kinds is valued by everyone.
- Fresno State has been recognized by the Federal government as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
- Fresno State has been recognized in the Community Engagement classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
- Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.
- Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. Please refer to the Salary Schedule for more information (http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/aps/faculty /salary_charts/librarians.html)
- This position is part of a University-wide Cohort that collaborates on research related to water issues in Central California.
Responsibilities include: Participating in activities related to acquiring, organizing, and providing access to the Library's digital resources; Developing and implementing appropriate metadata strategies to enhance discovery, management, and presentation of digital collections; Coordinating and leading the continued development of the Library's institutional repository and other digital projects; Participating on teams comprised of library faculty and staff that actively reach out to and engage designated colleges and departments; Engaging in course-related information literacy instruction and integration of digital content into the curriculum and the campus learning management system.
Academic Preparation: One of the following: American Library Association accredited Master of Information Studies or Science, Master of Information, Master of Librarianship, Master of Library and Information Studies, or Master of Art/Master of Science in Library Science or Information Studies.
Teaching Or Other Experience: This position requires experience and knowledge required to perform the duties of a Digital Initiatives Librarian as described above; demonstrated experience with one or more web programming languages (e.g. PHP, Perl or Python), web markup languages (e.g. HTML, CSS, XML and XSLT), and analytics software; and knowledge of current models, practices, and tools used by academic libraries for the access and discovery of digital resources.
Preference will be given to candidates with some or all of the following: experience working with content management systems; experience working with learning management systems; demonstrated experience with digital technologies, applying digital standards, employing appropriate metadata schema/markup standards and using controlled vocabularies; experience with library web applications such as link resolvers and modern discovery systems; familiarity with developing web interfaces using recommended best practices from the Americans with Disabilities Act; experience working with library OPAC systems; demonstrated interest in information literacy and teaching, especially in an academic library; a publishing record and record of involvement in professional activities; expertise or interest in water quality, technology, and management; knowledge of U.S. water history and policy, especially within the context of California history and the history of the San Joaquin Valley.
Other Requirements: This position may require the satisfactory completion of a background check. This may include, submitting fingerprints to the LiveScan Print Services, and evidence of degree(s) and/or certification(s) at or prior to the appointment. California State University, Fresno publishes an Annual Safety and Security/Fire Safety Report in October. This report is provided in compliance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, and California Education Code section 67380. The report includes three calendar years of select campus crime statistics and it includes security policies and procedures for the campus. Applicants, students, and employees can obtain a copy of this report from the web site: www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml or by contacting the Campus Police Department.
Equal Employment Opportunity: California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
Application Instructions: Please go to https://my.csufresno.edu/x/?k=hrjov&v=HRS_JOB_OPENING_ID=11875 to complete the online application and attach the following electronically: 1) Cover letter addressing the position requirements; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Contact information for three professional references; 4) Unofficial transcripts. Please note that finalists will be required to submit three current letters of reference and official transcripts. For questions, please contact: Tammy Lau, Search Committee Chair; Henry Madden Library, California State University, Fresno; 5200 North Barton Avenue M/S ML34, Fresno, CA 93740-8014; Phone: (559) 278-2595; Email address: tammyl@csufresno.edu.
Open Until Filled: To ensure the full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 1/4/2013. Searches automatically close on 4/1/2013 if not filled.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform you that we can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and authorization to accept employment.
General Information:
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The
University's mission is to offer high quality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, and in
certain applied disciplines at the doctoral level. The current enrollment is approximately 20,000 students with diverse and culturally rich
backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and world. California
State University, Fresno promotes student learning and community engagement through faculty scholarship and service learning opportunities
in collaboration with community organizations, education, industry, business and government. The university was one of the first US Colleges
and Universities to be selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its new Community Engagement Classification.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, Lake Tahoe, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
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Strippers Are Organized Labor's Newest Heroes
The Atlantic:
The words "labor dispute" make a lot of people imagine big men on a picket line. This, despite the fact that the high-profile workers' struggles of the past year happened in jobs dominated by women stuck with low wages and little respect: from domestic workers securing benefits in New York state, to Chicago's teachers' strikes, to this week's Black Friday actions organized across the country against Wal-Mart.
Read the whole story at The Atlantic
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UCSB Psychologist and Anthropologist to Give Faculty Research ...
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Leda Cosmides and John?Tooby
Leda Cosmides and John Tooby, UC Santa Barbara professors of psychology and anthropology, respectively, and co-directors of the campus?s Center for Evolutionary Psychology, will give UCSB?s 2012 Faculty Research Lecture on Wednesday, November 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the University Center?s Corwin?Pavilion.
Awarded annually, the Faculty Research Lectureship is considered the highest honor bestowed by the university faculty on one of its members. It was established in 1955, and Cosmides and Tooby share the 57th award. In their talk, ?Climbing Down Inside the Human Operating System: Exploring the Evolved Programs That Run Our Species,? Cosmides and Tooby will highlight some of their research into the interlocking designs of evolved programs specialized for cooperation, bargaining, and altruism. They also will discuss the relevance of these to economics, anthropology, and human?life.
Credited with creating and shaping the modern framework for evolutionary psychology, Cosmides and Tooby offer an approach to cognition culture that is considered one of the most important new perspectives in the cognitive sciences in the past 50 years. The field of evolutionary psychology weaves together evolutionary biology, cognitive science, human evolution, hunter-gatherer studies, neuroscience, and psychology to discover the mechanisms of the human mind and brain. By understanding the adaptive problems our hunter-gatherer ancestors faced during their evolution, researchers can uncover the detailed functional designs of the reasoning systems, emotions, and motivations that evolution has?produced.
A central feature of their respective careers is a sustained ?? and, indeed, escalating ?? rate of scientific productivity. Their work has received more than 20,000 citations, with more than 50 papers cited at least 50 times. In addition, their research has appeared in top journals, including Nature, Science, the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Psychological Review, Psychological Bulletin, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, and Harvard Business?Review.
Recipients of numerous honors and awards, they were jointly recognized as recipients of the J.S. Guggenheim Memorial Award, and Cosmides was selected for a 2005 National Institutes of Health Directors? Pioneer Award, an honor she shared with Tooby. Only 23 of these awards have ever been given, and Cosmides is the only behavioral scientist ever to receive one. The award is reserved for those ?willing and able to explore ideas that were considered risky at the inception,? and who are ?truly visionary thinkers who are able to make those leaps and change the current paradigms of medical?research.?
Tooby joined the Department of Anthropology at UCSB in 1990, and Cosmides joined the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in 1991. Both professors completed their undergraduate and graduate degrees at Harvard, and were fellows at Stanford University?s Center for Advanced Study before becoming members of the UCSB?faculty.
Parking for the event will be available in Lot?22.
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26 Kasım 2012 Pazartesi
Apple iOS and Mac gifts: 2012 holiday guide
The definitive guide to great Apple gifts for Black Friday and the holidays!
We're entering what is, for many, the biggest shopping and gift-giving season of the year, and by virtue of their range, cachet, utility, and joyfulness, Apple gifts are always high on everyone's lists. But whether you're looking for that perfect present for that special someone, or just want to take advantage of the once-a-year sales for yourself, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly which Apple devices to get. When does an iPad mini make more sense than a full iPad? When does a MacBook Air? iPhone 5 or iPod touch? iMac or Mac Pro? Which Apple device is best for you and yours? These are the among the questions we get asked the most often, and with Black Friday just around the corner, here are our answers!
iPod shuffle
If you need an ultra-light, ultra-cheap way to take just your audio with you, you want the iPod shuffle
Pros: 2GB of storages (enough for hundreds of songs), 15 hours of battery life. Convenient clip, available in blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, slate (black), silver (white), and red (Apple Store exclusive). Weighs on 12.5 grams, costs only $49.
Cons: Requires a tethered connection to a Windows or Mac PC running iTunes to transfer audio files and playlists. No screen, no videos, no apps.
Bottom line: Whether you're exercising or traveling, if you want just enough music, podcasts, and audiobooks to get you through your workout or work day, and not care if you lose it, get the iPod shuffle.
- $49.99 - Buy now
iPod classic
If you need 160GB of music and video in your pocket, you want the iPod classic
Pros: Can hold 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video. 36 hours of battery life. Can store photos, play extremely limited games.
Cons: Requires a tethered connection to a Windows or Mac PC running iTunes to transfer audio files and playlists. Small screen, no App Store.
Bottom line: If you're a serious audiophile with serious audio collection, and want all of it in your pocket, get the iPod classic.
- $249 - Buy now
iPod nano
If you need your music and media on the go but don't need apps, you want the iPod nano
Pros: 2.5-inch multitouch display. 16GB of storage. Includes apps for music, podcasts, video, exercise (pedometer, Nike+). Includes Bluetooth and FM radios. Available in blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, slate (black), silver (white), and red (Apple Store exclusive). Weighs only 31 grams. Costs only $149.
Cons: Requires a tethered connection to a Windows or Mac PC running iTunes to transfer audio files and playlists. No Wi-Fi, no iCloud. Built-in apps only, no iOS, App Store. No 32GB option.
Bottom line: If an iPod touch is just too much, and all you want is a good amount of audio and video to keep you company at the gym, on a run, or on a trip, in the absolute smallest, lightest package available, get the iPod nano.
- $149 - Buy now
iPod touch
If you need incredibly mobile computing but don't want another phone or phone bill, you want the iPod touch
Pros: 4-inch Retina display. Shoots 5mp photos and takes 1080p videos. 32GB and 64GB options. Available in slate (black), silver (white), pink, blue, and red (Apple Store exclusive). Runs iOS, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and run hundreds of thousands of App Store apps and games.
Cons: No cellular option (3G/LTE). Smaller screen than iPad line.
Bottom line: If an iPhone and all its apps would be perfect but you just don't want or need a phone, get the even thinner, lighter iPod touch.
- Starting at $299 - Buy now
Note: If you don't care about the latest and the greatest, you can grab the 2010/2011 model with a worse screen and really bad cameras, and save $100.
iPhone
If you need a phone with all your apps and media, and need it to just work, you need an iPhone
Pros: 4-inch Retina display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p videos. 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options. Available in slate (black) and silver (white). Runs iOS, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and run hundreds of thousands of App Store apps and games. Subsidized prices start at $199 on contract.
Cons: Requires a carrier voice and data plan.
Bottom line: If you need a phone, the iPhone can literally be your one iOS device to rule them all. If you need the ultimate in convergence, with mobile web, apps, and communications all in one place, get the iPhone.
More info: iPhone 5 review & feature guide
- Starting at $199 - Buy now (Gift card link)
Note: If you don't mind a shorter screen and no LTE, you can save $100 and get a 2011 iPhone 4S instead. If you don't mind a shorter screen, no LTE, no Siri, and worse cameras, you can save $200 and get a 2010 iPhone 4 instead.
iPad mini
If portability is more important to your than power or productivity, you want an iPad mini
Pros: 7.9-inch screen. Shoots 5mp photos and takes 1080p videos. 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB options. Available in slate (black) or silver (white). Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS, all App Store apps, including hundreds of thousands of tablet-specific iPad apps. Fits in purses, large jacket pockets. Weighs 308 grams. Starts at $329. Cellular/LTE available.
Cons: No Retina display, smaller screen and less powerful than iPad 4.
Bottom line: If you want a tablet but the full-sized iPad is just too big and too heavy, get the iPad mini.
More info: iPad mini review & feature guide
- Starting at $329 - Buy now
iPad
If you need to do computing but don't want to lug around a laptop, you want an iPad
Pros: 9.7-inch screen. Shoots 5mp photos and takes 1080p videos. 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB options. Available with black or white front plates. Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS, all App Store apps, including hundreds of thousands of tablet-specific iPad apps. Weighs 652 grams. Starts at $499. Cellular/LTE available.
Cons: Heavier than iPad mini, not as functional as a full MacBook for power users.
Bottom line: If you don't need a laptop but still want a big screen and a powerful, convenient way to get a lot of things done, get an iPad 4.
More info: iPad 4 review & feature guide
Note: If you don't care about the latest and the greatest, you can grab the 2010/2011 iPad 2 with a worse screen, no LTE, and really bad cameras, and save $100.
- Starting at $499 - Buy now
Note: If you don't care about the latest and the greatest, you can grab the 2011 iPad 2 with a worse screen and really bad cameras, and save $100.
MacBook Air
If you need a full computer but portability is more important than power, get the MacBook Air
Pros: 11 or 13-inch screen. Intel i5 or i7 processors. USB 3 and ThunderBolt ports. 4GB or 8GB or RAM. 64GB/128GB or 128GB/256GB storage options. Runs OS X and full desktop-class software. Weighs only 1.08 kg or 1.35 kg. 5-hours or 7-hours of battery life. Starts at $999.
Cons: No Retina display, no optical drives, lack of high-powered graphics options hinders some types of software.
Bottom line: If you want something portable but still need to be able to run Office, Photoshop, Xcode, etc., get a MacBook Air. If you need maximum portability, get the 11-inch model. If you need maximum pixels, get the 13-inch model.
- Starting at $999 - Buy now
MacBook Pro
If you need a powerful computer that's still portable, you want the MacBook Pro
Pros: 13- or 15-inch Retina displays. Dual-core i5 or quad-core i7 processors. USB 3 and ThunderBolt ports. 8GB or 8 GB/16GB of RAM. 128GB/256GB or 256GB/512GB of storage. 7-hour batter life. Weighs only 1.62 kg or 2.02 kg. Starts at $1699.
Cons: Retina saps a lot of graphics power. No optical drives.
Bottom line: If you want the state-of-the-art of laptops with the best displays in the business and power to match, get a MacBook Pro.
- Starting at $1699 - Buy now
Note: If you don't want a Retina display but do want a DVD drive, you can save some money and by the standard 13- or 15-inch (non-Retina) MacBook pros.
Mac mini
If you need a small Mac you can slide into any setup or workflow, you want the Mac mini
Pros: Dual-core i5 or quad-core i7 processors. USB 3, Ethernet, HDMI, FireWire 800, and ThunderBolt ports. 2GB, 8GB, or 16GB of RAM. Conventional hard drive, SSD, or Fusion Drive options. Starts at $599.
Cons: Requires separate display. No internal expansion ports.
Bottom line: If you want a Mac for you server rack or home server closet, to add to an existing PC setup, or to use as a home theater, get a Mac mini.
- Starting at $599 - Buy now
iMac
If you need full desktop power in an all-in-one package, you want the iMac
Pros: 21.5- and 27-inch displays. Quad-core i5 or quad-core i7 processors. 8GB or 16GB of RAM. Conventional hard drive, SSD, or Fusion Drive options. GT 640M, GT 650M, GTX 660M, GTX 675MX, or GTX 680MX graphics options. Ethernet, UBS 3, and ThunderBolt ports. Incredibly thin design.
Cons: No internal expansion ports.
Bottom line: If you want an incredibly powerful Mac wrapped in an incredibly elegant design, get an iMac.
Mac Pro
If you need the maximum power and flexibility of a tower computer, you want the Mac Pro
Pros: Configurable up two 2.4GHz 6-core Intel Xeon E5645 processors, 64GB of RAM, 8TB of internal storage, 2 optical drives, 2 ATI Radeon HD 5770 or 1 ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics cards, USB 2 and FireWire 800 ports.
Cons: Requires separate display. No USB 3 or ThunderBolt ports. Architecture hasn't been updated in a long, long time.
Bottom line: If you need a Mac with as many cores as possible, and want to be able to swap expansion cards, internal drives, and upgrade graphics cards, get a Mac Pro.
Your perfect Apple gift?
Are you buying anyone an iOS or Mac gift this year? Are you hoping to get one? Let me know what you're giving or looking to receive! What's your perfect Apple gift?
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