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Best Buy was found to be preparing for an iPad 2 promotion last week after rumors of a rift between the retail chain and Apple turned out to be much ado about nothing. Some had originally thought Best Buy was purposefully holding back on their iPad 2 inventory and only selling their quota for each day. There was also talk that Apple got wind of this news and was not too happy about it. But the situation has been cleared up now and all is well between Apple and Best Buy. It turns out Best Buy was just gearing up for a nationwide iPad 2 promotion for today, Sunday, April 17.
Strong rumors suggested recently that Toys R’ Us was preparing to sell iPad 2 and was conducting training sessions with employees. Those rumors have turned out to be true as Toys R’ Us is starting to sell iPad 2 today. View stores participating in sales here.
If you’re looking for an accessory to accommodate your new iPad 2, then check out the all-in-one ZAGGmate from ZAGG, the makers of the popular and virtually indestructible invisibleSHIELD. With the ZAGGmate iPad accessory, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
The iPad 2 accessory includes a Logitech keyboard with wireless Bluetooth capability. The keyboard contains special function keys to make using the iPad easier, including keys for volume control, slideshow, home, search and more.
ZAGGmate also acts as a case for your iPad 2, protecting it from scratches and other types of damage. Aircraft-grade aluminum with a bead-blasted, anodized finish gives the accessory some style as well as the needed function of protection. The high density, military grade padding safeguards your iPad 2 from damage if you happen to drop it.
Prop your iPad 2 up with a hinge within the ZAGGmate and you’ve got a working stand to use with the keyboard. The iPad can rest in either landscape or portrait mode.
Overall, ZAGGmate matches the design, look and feel of your iPad 2 and weighs only 12.2 ounces. If you have a first-generation iPad, don’t worry, ZAGGmate is also available for iPad 1 as well.
If you’re looking to buy iPad 2 online, and want to receive it sooner rather than later, your best bet right now is to purchase it from AT&T through att.com. This is the quickest shipping time we’ve seen since iPad 2 first launch on March 11.
Only the 16GB 3G and 32GB 3G models are currently available online through AT&T, and a service contract is required. Check back often as the 64GB model sometimes is available, but quickly sells out.
As of last week, AT&T’s online shipping waiting period for iPad 2 was 20-25 business days.
It appears Apple and its iPad 2 suppliers are being able to meet the high demand more as manufacturers ramp up production. Just last week, Apple lessened its shipping time from 3-4 weeks to 2-3 weeks.
If you’d rather get your new iPad 2 in a store close to you, check out our “Buy iPad 2” page with information on retail outlets selling the new Apple tablet and links for real-time inventory checks for some of those stores.
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DigiTimes reported yesterday on some news from component makers for iPad. Touch panel manufacturers suggest an upgrade from iPad 2 to iPad 3 is unlikely for this year as the higher resolution technology for Apple’s tablet is “still at the initial planning stage.” But there is also mention of a different communication format possibly coming with the next iPad version.
As for the iPad 3 rumor, the sources from upstream component makers pointed out that the new rumored device should be an upgrade version of iPad 2 or an iPad 2 version that supports different communication format. Since Apple just released its iPad 2 in early March and is ready to start mass shipping, launching the iPad 3 would simply bite off share from its iPad 2.
DigiTimes also notes its sources have not received any direction regarding iPad 3 components and that with iPad 2’s strong demand, iPad 3 won’t be available anytime soon.
It’s becoming more apparent that iPad 3 will launch around the yearly release schedule of the first-generation and iPad 2 launches, within the 1st quarter of 2012. iPad 1 was launched in the US on April 3, 2010, iPad 2 was launched on March 11, 2011.
Anybody who’s interested in modifying or adjusting images, or creating artwork on their iPad will want to check out three new Photoshop apps made for the iPad. Adobe just announced its new Creative Suite 5.5 group of applications, with a few new iPad apps that users are sure to find useful.
Adobe president and CEO, Shantanu Narayen said:
Creative Suite 5.5 will drive the development of new digital experiences across devices, including all major smartphones and tablets. As publishers, media companies, advertisers and enterprises transform the way they develop and distribute their content, Adobe will be there to support them with technology innovations in content creation, management, measurement and distribution.
Creative possibilities with these new apps, Adobe Color Lava for Photoshop, Adobe Eazel for Photoshop and Adobe Nav for Photoshop, are endless.
In the Color Lava app, users can easily mix different colors with their fingertips to create new swatches which can then be used in Photoshop.
Artists and painters will enjoy the Eazel app for iPad. A new type of “wet’ and “dry paints will allow users to create realistic paintings and artwork by taking advantage of iPad’s multi-touch screen using their fingers or a stylus.
The Nav app for iPad serves more as a utility function, letting the user select and control Photoshop tools, customize the toolbar, create new files or zoom in on open Photoshop files.
Here’s another edition of our "Reduced Price iPad Apps" roundup. These iPad apps have been reduced in price recently so get them while their prices remain low. Please note that some apps may only be reduced in price for a short time so be sure to check the price before you purchase.
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