March 16, 2011
| Volume 6, Issue 32
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| iPad 2 Debut: Big Lines, Big Expectations; March Madness vs. Work |
 iPad 2 Debut: Big Lines, Big Expectations
We went out looking for an iPad 2 in New York City on the night of the big debut and found long lines, enthusiastic crowds and some big expectations for the brand-new tablet. Pundits and analysts believe that the iPad is already headed for record sales. In addition, some reports indicate that most of the people who lined up for a chance to buy an iPad 2 were new iPad owners.
March Madness vs. Work
Is your manager cool with pool, or is your office a no-fun zone? A tight job market has many people so worried about their workplace reputations that they don't want to be seen slacking off. If you are playing, the boss already knows about it. Motorola Xoom's Graphical Firepower Blows Users Away
The 10.1-inch Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 "Honeycomb" tablet, which is powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor, satisfies a craving users have had to enjoy the power of their laptops with the portability of their smartphones. The device also offers a pure Web-surfing experience that could give the world its first real iPad competitor. Still, the $799 price tag is enough to give some potential buyers pause. But after testing the Xoom, eWEEK is smitten by the tablet's gorgeous graphics and multitasking capabilities. Google, Facebook, Others Aim to Get Jump on IPv6 Transition
With the last blocks of IPv4 addresses already allocated, the transition should begin in earnest to the IPv6 Internet address protocol. For various reasons, Website operators are being urged to enable IPv6 across their sites by Jan. 1, 2012. We take a look at some of the major sites that already are operating on both sides of the Internet namespace. Don't Waste Your Money on iPad 2
Thinking about picking up Apple's new tablet? Forget it. It's a waste of money. We offer 10 reasons not to buy iPad 2. And we share one Apple enthusiast's reasoning of why he didn't wait in line for the tablet. Meanwhile, the popularity of Apple's iPad has demonstrated a big shift in how corporate customers think about mobile technology. We take a look at the change Apple has wrought. Google Chrome Web Store Boasts of 3,000 Apps
There is no danger of Google's Chrome Web Store being mistaken for Apple's App Store any time soon. Still, the Chrome store now offers about 3,000 apps, and developers keep adding new ones at a steady pace. eWEEK takes a look at how the store is getting ready to support Google's Chrome operating system, which is due later this year. Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Could Jolt Tech Industry
In addition to the human tragedy and large-scale destruction of property, the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that tore through Japan March 11 could have significant near-term effects on the tech industry. The world's semiconductor industry seems particularly vulnerable. As if outcome of the tragic events wasn't enough, within hours of the disasters, cyber-criminals had poisoned search results to take advantage of the situation. iPad 2 Challenger Could Come as Amazon Android Tablet
A host of tablets from Motorola, HP, RIM and others are hitting store shelves to challenge the iPad's dominance of the burgeoning market. However, analysts say that the Apple device's biggest challenge could be an Android-based tablet from Amazon, which would have advantages over other tablet options. | |
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