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Researchers at iSuppli.com think iPad 2 production loss at the Foxconn plant that experienced a devastating explosion last week could reach as much as 500,000 units. Three workers were killed and more than a dozen wounded in the accident that may have been caused by a buildup of combustible dust in the plant’s ventilation system.
Foxconn has temporarily shut down polishing workshops at all of its plants to ensure there are no similar problems at other facilities. But they are also asserting that they have enough supplies currently to carry it through the brief shutdown period and the incident should have little effect on the company’s ability to meet iPad 2 production needs.
3 people were killed and as many as 15 injured last week at an explosion at a new Foxconn plant in Chengdu, China. Foxconn manufactures the iPad 2 and iPhone for Apple. Some had suspected there might be delays in producing new iPad 2s and possibly even with the next version of the iPhone, but reports are now suggesting there will be no delays.
From China Times:
Sources said the explosion at Foxconn Technology Groups Chengdu plant did not affect the assembly line of iPad. Foxconn assured major suppliers at an online meeting yesterday that under the principle of orders placed and goods delivered as usual, the production of iPad 2 would not be delayed and related iPhone devices and new iPad products would still be in mass production in the third quarter.
UBS Investment Research analyst Maynard Um reported in a note to investors that this particular Foxconn plant is considered a secondary location for iPad 2 production. Less than 20 percent of all iPads produced come from the Chengdu plant.
Um noted:
Although the issue is unlikely to help supply issues to meet strong global demand, we see this issue as temporary and note there are few companies in our coverage that have as strong an end demand picture.
It appears Apple is preparing to train employees at its retail stores to use the iPad as part of their job and interaction with customers. Stockpiles of new iPad 2’s have been arriving at some Apple stores and staff may start training as early as this weekend.
This new policy for on-the-job use of iPads may also replace the current iPod touch-based EasyPay terminal that customers can use for checkout. The size of the iPad could better display data, product features and make transactions easier to complete.
Apple also seems poised to release an iPad version of its RetailMe program which gives information about products and training videos for retail employees.
The iPad has become a useful tool for some businesses, streamlining daily tasks and more providing more customer interaction. Apple seems to be putting its very own golden boy to good use at home.
Changes at Apple’s retail stores set to begin this weekend will be “procedural” in nature, suggesting they will be related to the way the shops run or operate, rather than new products customers could buy. This would align with the distribution of iPads and new RetailMe software to Apple specialists.
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Space, the final frontier. This space frontier stops at 500GB, but nobody is going to complain. Seagate has announced the GoFlex Satellite hard drive companion for your iPad for $199.99. And best of all, it’s wireless!
Mostly targeted toward movie lovers, the drive can be used by those with lots of music, image, or other files as well. Appealing to practicality, Seagate doesn’t highlight the impressive 500GB amount of space but mention storage for up to 300 movies. It’s not about the specs, it’s about how you use your iPad.
The iPad comes in the different memory storage capacities, 16GB, 32,GB and 64GB. Using an external drive with an iPad is not a new idea, but using it wirelessly is a nice feature plenty of people will enjoy and take advantage of. Users can manage file transfers to and from the GoFlex Satellite by going to the settings section on their iPad to make sure a notice for the GoFlex personal Wi-Fi network is present.
There is a USB connection cord which allows the user to connect the hard drive to a Mac or PC. Files can be transferred from the computer to the external drive and then uploaded to the iPad through a wireless signal. The drive acts as a wireless hotspot, but only serves files and not the Internet.
You can enjoy watching movies wirelessly for up to 5 hours thanks to its battery and stream to 3 separate devices through the drive. Use the drive with other devices like iPhone and iPod, too.
Pre-order the GoFlex Satellite now through amazon.com or bestbuy.com. The external drive is expected to be released in July.
iPad News Via: ft.com
As we reported last month, Adobe has developed three new Photoshop apps to be used with the iPad. They’re now available for purchase.
Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava help professional and amateur users alike create, manage, and manipulate their artwork and images on the iPad like never before. The apps also work in conjunction with Adobe’s new Create Suite 5.5.
In the Color Lava app($2.99), 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($4.99). 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($1.99) 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.
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