About Electronics & Gadgets: More on the Microsoft Surface Tablet

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor You've probably heard of the sleek new Microsoft Surface tablet computer that was recently announced, but did you know there will be two versions? Find out more below. Also this week, a portable solar charger review (the charger actually works well), how to add Internet to your home theater system, and much more. More on the Microsoft Surface Tablet Microsoft launched its Surface tablets last week, notable for their slick design, super-thin keyboard covers, and built-in kickstand. There will be two versions available later this year: one running Windows RT and a slightly larger version running Windows 8 Pro. Which model, if any, might be for you? ...Read more See More About:  laptops  tablets  microsoft surface Six Ways to Add Internet to Your Home Theater System As a result of increased audio and video content available via the internet, there is now a big emphasis in the integration of the internet with the home theater experience. There are six ways to integrate internet, as well as PC-stored content, on your home theater system....Read more See More About:  home theater  home network  internet Portable Power: JOOS Orange Solar Charger Review Among the range of portable solar chargers on the market, the JOOS Orange can be categorized as fast and highly efficient, extremely rugged, and waterproof. The JOOS orange measures 8.6 x 5.8 inches and is 0.8 inches thick ...Read more See More About:  charger  solar  smartphone Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Review (X360) LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is the biggest, deepest, and most interesting LEGO game yet. By offering characters not only from Batman, but from DC Comics' other popular series as well, you get a huge number of different super powers and abilities ...Read more See More About:  lego games  family games  action games Electronics & Gadgets Ads Rugged Tablet PC New Tablet PC Computer Electronics Tablet PC Special Tablet PC Featured Articles Amazing New Hobbit Production Video How Much Should You Pay for Your DVR? Spotify to Offer Free Radio Streaming for iPhone, iPad What's Your 'Gold Standard' Recording? New Sony Camcorder With 160GB Hard Drive iPhone Insurance: Worth It?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: More Details on Upcoming iPhone OS

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor With more than 200 new features, Apple's new operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, iOS 6, has a lot going for it. In this issue, we focus in on the biggest and most exciting changes, and what they mean for you. Also in this issue, plenty of news from around the world of electronics & gadgets. Six Exciting Features of Apple's Upcoming iOS 6 With over 200 new features, there are a lot of candidates for the most exciting new features of iOS 6. Here are the features that most caught my eye ...Read more See More About:  ios 6  facetime  siri Mobile Technology Updates from Apple's WWDC Apple unveiled a slew of updates and new features, including refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops, Mountain Lion (the next version of OS X), and iOS 6 (the next mobile OS release). That's a whole lot to take in, so here's a little summary, with a focus on what's most important for mobile users ...Read more See More About:  apple  laptops  software More Details On Upcoming iPhone Maps & Directions Features New maps, spoken turn-by-turn directions, detailed 3D flyovers, traffic detection & avoidance, Siri voice-activation, and much more are part of the new iPhone, iPad iOS 6 operating system due out this fall. Find out all about the new iPhone location and GPS features ...Read more See More About:  iphone  apps  travel Panasonic's New Lampless Home Theater Projectors The first notable feature of both these projectors is the incorporation of LED and Laser Diode light source technology, instead of a traditional lamp. This innovation makes it possible for the projectors to run for 20,000 hours ...Read more See More About:  video projectors  dlp  led Electronics & Gadgets Ads Iphone Free App App for Iphone 3G Iphone Apps Iphone Download Iphone App Featured Articles How to Add Song Lyrics in iTunes iHeartRadio for iPad Review Low-Priced Fujifilm XP50 Offers Tough Features TomTom Provides Maps, Turn-by-Turn, For Apple Lollipop Chainsaw Review (X360) The Wii U at E3   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Apple's New Maps App With Turn-by-Turn Directions

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor One of the biggest news items from Apple's World Wide Developers Conference on Monday was the unveiling of the iPhone, iPad operating system, iOS 6 this fall including a built-in Maps app with turn-by-turn directions and Siri integration. Read on for more. Also this week, an Electronics Entertainment Expo 2012 roundup, best GPS apps for hikers and backpackers, and more. Apple's New iOS 6 Maps App to Include Turn-by-Turn Guidance It's been predicted for quite a while, and Apple finally announced it at its World Wide Developer's Conference on Monday: Spoken turn-by-turn directions as part of the iPhone's built in Maps app. The upgrade will take place when the new iOS 6 operating system becomes available this fall. In addition to turn-by-turn directions, the Maps app will offer interactive 3D views of select regions, as well as stunningly realistic flyover views, traffic detection & avoidance and more ...Read more Electronics Entertainment Expo 2012 Roundup Although E3 2012 didn't exactly have a definitive "stop the presses, holy cow, that's unbelievable" moment, it still had its share of notable announcements for lovers of all things portable. Here are a few that come to mind.Read more See More About:  portable gaming  3ds  vita The Best Hiking GPS Apps It's no surprise that top mapping and travel companies and GPS-makers have jumped into creating iPhone and Android operating system smartphone apps. The high-resolution color touchscreens and built-in GPS sensors and cameras on these devices make them natural platforms for maps, trail guides, photo taking and sharing, social media sharing, mileage and travel logs and trip diaries, and more ... Read more See More About:  hiking  travel  trails iPhone and iPad Apps for Losing Weight Whether you're looking to lose 10 pounds or 50, the iPhone can help you meet your weight loss goals. Whether it's exercise apps or diet recipes or sports accessories, there are a number of ways the iPhone can help you lose weight (these tips apply to the iPod touch, too).Read more See More About:  iphone apps  iphone accessories  playlists Electronics & Gadgets Ads Download Iphone App App for Iphone Apps Iphone New Iphone Apps Free Apps for Iphone Featured Articles Easily Access Any Song on Your iPhone Using iTunes Match Home Theater: Taking Control of Surround Sound Tough Pentax WG-2 Great for Close-ups Siri Comes to iPad in the iOS 6 Update Top Recipe Apps for Dieters iPhone 5 Rumors   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Father's Day Gift Ideas

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor Whether you're shopping for Dad, or you're a Dad who'd like to send some link-hints to the family, this issue is for you. Also this week, what Apple may announce at the big upcoming developers' conference. Home Theater Gifts for Dad Any time of year is a great time to buy a gift for Dad, especially when it comes to adding to his home theater system. Check out some of our suggestions ...Read more See More About:  home theater gifts  home theater systems  hdtv Top iPhone & iPad Accessories for Dad There are tons of iPhone and iPad accessories to help Dad protect and get the most out of his mobile device. Here are some of the most practical and attractive of the bunch ...Read more See More About:  ipad  iphone  accessories Top Five Charging iPhone Car Mounts for Dad How to keep Dad's iPhone where he can easily see it as he drives? And how about a way to charge his iPhone on the fly? While we're at it, why not add speakers so he can more easily hear turn-by-turn directions? Why not indeed, with one of the five top charging car mounts for iPhone ...Read more See More About:  iphone  car charger  car mount What Apple May Announce at WWDC The Apple news and rumors this week all point in the direction of the living room, specifically the TV set. This is especially true with Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) coming up in about 10 days ...Read more Electronics & Gadgets Ads Iphone Gadgets Gifts and Gadgets Free Apps for Iphone Top 10 Gadgets Iphone Applications Featured Articles Garmin Unveils New Zumo GPS for Motorcycles Free iPhone Music Apps DVR Backup and Sharing Twitter Spawns the Social Radio Web Cams, From Basic to Advanced Summer Splash - Waterproof Canon D20 Camera   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement