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How do you sell a Kindle Fire HDX to someone determined to buy an iPad? Amazon has a plan

December 16, 2013 by David Johnson

There is no ambiguity about which tablet people want. But, there is often a great gulf between what people want, and what they can afford. That gulf is where the non-iPad, tablet market lives. Amazon has a new plan to capture that market that should put fear into the other, Android tablet competitors. 

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December 16, 2013 /David Johnson
iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, Changewave, Apple, Amazon, Kindle Fire HDX, Android tablet, installment payments, no credit check, Crazy Eddy, huddled masses, Meet the Robinsons, Pirate Bay, iTunes
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Get iPhones and iPads for $0-down at T-Mobile

December 11, 2013 by David Johnson

There is good news on the iPhones and iPads for Christmas front, and great news if you don't mind T-Mobile. First, the good news: iPhone availability is as near 100% as it gets. You can walk in or order any iPhone 5c or 5s, and pick it up that day, or have it shipped within 24hrs. The news gets even better...

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December 11, 2013 /David Johnson
iPhones, iPads, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, T-Mobile, $0 down
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If you want to get your iThings by Christmas, you might want to order now

December 02, 2013 by David Johnson

Are you planning to stuff a few stockings with iPods, iPhones, or iPads? I could sure use a new iMac, hint, hint. Well. Here's the thing. Unlike Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, Apple will actually be selling boatloads of the most sought-after products to people all over the world. If you want to get yours in time, you might want to go ahead and place your order right now. 

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December 02, 2013 /David Johnson
Apple Store, holiday shipping, iPhones, iPads, iPods, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, iPad mini with Retina display
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The Apple Store app is finally sized for the iPad, digital shoppers rejoice

November 21, 2013 by David Johnson

Every year, an increasing number of people do their shopping online, and an increasing number of those people do that shopping from a mobile device. There are a number of shopping apps designed for the iPad. Finally, Apple has decided to make their own shopping app compatible with the iPad, and just in time for the holidays.

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November 21, 2013 /David Johnson
online shopping, shopping apps, Apple Store app for iPad, Now Trending, iPad mini with Retina display, gold iPhone 5S
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iPad mini with Retina display review: not much more to say

November 14, 2013 by David Johnson

When I picked up the Retina mini, I immediately remembered why I sold my 3rd gen. iPad last year. It was so cute. It felt so nice in the hand, just one hand was sufficient. But this iPad wasn't for me; it was for the other member of my household. And though I did recall why I dumped the full-sized model for the mini, what a difference a year makes. 

 

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November 14, 2013 /David Johnson
iPad mini with Retina display, iPad MRD, iPad mini, iPad Air, Kindle Fire, Nexus 7, iOS, A7, M7
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Apple comments on iPad mini with Retina display availability, leaves us scratching our heads

November 12, 2013 by David Johnson

As you know by now, because you read every word I post, Apple's iPad MRD is officially for sale on the online, Apple Store. We now have more details about the availability. Here is snippet of the press release from Apple: 

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November 12, 2013 /David Johnson
Apple, iPad MRD, iPad mini with Retina display, Personal Pickup, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Best Buy, authorized resellers, Apple Store
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The iPad mini with Retina display has arrived!

November 12, 2013 by David Johnson

Last night, I went to sleep in a world where the iPad mini with Retina display (iPad MRD) was just a vague hope for the coming weeks. This morning, I woke up in a world where the iPad MRD was a reality, ready to be purchased from the Apple Store Online. I like this morning's world a lot better. Here's what you need to know:

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November 12, 2013 /David Johnson
iPad mini with Retina display, iPad MRD, Apple Store Online, preorder, Tim Cook, short supply, iPad Air
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