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School Children to get access to iPad’s in Class!

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:15:17 +0000

We all know that kids in school these days are getting more in touch with their technology, sneaking their mobile phones and MP3 players into school but pupils who are starting at Longfield Academy in Kent this September will be doing a lot of their learning in the coming years on Apple iPad’s!

Imagine that, you start High School and you get told that you will be learning on an iPad! We at Insure iPad think that this is the way that schools and education will be going in the future. There is no doubt going to be a lot more things like the iPad integrated into the daily life of a teacher and it wouldn’t surprise me to see Colleges and Universities going the same way too.

The school came under fire a little bit for this idea but they have silenced their critics by saying how the scheme is beneficial to the children. They said that with the long battery life, and the fact that the iPad weighs so little it is going to be extremely helpful in aiding the children with their learning. With a little donation from parents the children will have access to an iPad 2 with a protective case, a range of helpful apps, technical support and more importantly insurance.

It can be quite a tricky thing, iPad insurance. There are so many different options out there for you to make sure your iPad is covered for any accidental knocks, drops, or smashes. There’s no doubt the schools that have got iPads have got some special quotes from different companies and they have no doubt managed to get some cheap iPad insurance.

If anyone out there has an iPad and is after some insurance to cover themselves, then you can compare iPad insurance to make sure that you get the best deal that will suit you perfectly because at the end of the day you don’t want to be paying over the odds for it!

Facebook Messenger App Ready To Take on BBM

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:21:25 +0000

The messaging war is about to heat up yet again as Facebook Messenger becomes available in the UK today. Originally launched in the US in mid-August, the free-to-use app is now available for iOS and Android.

Just like Apple’s forthcoming iMessage, BlackBerry BBM and recent Skype acquisition GroupMe, you can communicate with your friends either on an individual basis or in group conversation, regardless of whether they’re chatting via their computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Users can also share their location, send images and contact information between one another and for those not using a smartphone or who don’t have the app installed, there’s the option to include these contacts in the conversation via text message.

The USP that gives Facebook Messenger the edge over other messaging clients is, well, Facebook. Because the app taps directly in to your friend lists on Facebook, there’s no need to manually build up a roll call of contacts like you have to with BlackBerry’s BBM PIN scheme, making it considerably more appealing to those with hectic schedules who just want to connect straight away.

Combine this ease of use with the fact that there’s over 750 million active Facebook users around the world and the social networking site’s foray into the mobile space could well become the messaging platform to rule them all.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Review

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:08:20 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing android tablets released to date, with an ultrathin, lightweight design that provides users with enhanced portability and comfortable functionality.

At last, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the long-awaited successor to the original 7 inch Galaxy Tablet. Despite being the lesser known competitor of the iPad, many users and technological experts have stated that it outperforms the iPad 2 in several ways. First, the Galaxy Tab is 36 g lighter and 0.2 mm thinner than its iPad counterpart, yet carries many of the same touchpad features that iPad users have grown to love.

This amazing android tablet, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is available in two versions – 16 GB storage or 32 GB storage. Both versions come preloaded with the Android 3.1 operating system, which was specifically designed for tablet PCs with larger screens. The Honeycomb Android operating system gives you up to five widgets to play with at any time, which can cover a diverse range of apps that let you easily access and control online interfaces such as Google mail, the Android Market, and YouTube. The device is also preloaded with various social networking apps, such as Twitter Plume.

In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 provides both durability and portability, with ideally placed speakers and memory slots that are practically unnoticeable, yet very useful. The resolution of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is also superior to the iPad 2, at 1280×800 pixels, while the iPad 2 offers a resolution of only 1024 x 768 pixels. With full 1080p high definition capabilities, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 provides an optimal multimedia viewing experience every time.

Users can browse through massive libraries of multimedia content within a 3D interface that is sure to impress almost anyone. Overall, at the price of only £400 the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a formal competitor for the iPad, and should be considered by anyone looking for a powerful tablet PC.

Panasonic HDC-SD900 Review

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:04:12 +0000

The Panasonic HDC-SD900 is a powerful camcorder that, along with the HDC-TM900 and HDC-HS900, is currently the flagship consumer camera from Panasonic.

At a suggested retail price of £650, this camera is 3D capable and can record video in full 1080p high definition at 50 frames per second, displaying images in real time on its 460,000-pixel LCD panel. In order to utilize the 3D filming technology you’ll need to purchase an additional 3-D conversion lens, which typically costs around £200. While shooting in 2D the camera is capable of capturing images at a bit rate of 17 Mbps, providing stunning clarity and brilliant colors. If you’d like to increase the bit rate to 28 Mbps you can switch the camera to 1080/50p mode with the click of a button.

Being lightweight and having a foldout display of only 3.5 inches, the Panasonic HDC-SD900 is compact, effective, and comfortable to use. The display is not only large, it is also a touch sensitive screen, giving the user complete control over all functions in a simplified manner. Perhaps one of the most powerful features of the HDC-SD900 is the 3MOS image sensor, a combination of three individual 2.53 megapixel sensors, which together deliver a complete resolution of approximately 7.59 megapixels. Each sensor receives and processes the colors green, blue, and red separately, ultimately delivering color-rich, illustrious images every time.

The wide angle 12x optical zoom lens allows users to zoom in to the macro level, and the iFrame shooting mode provides ideal functionality for capturing still images in various lighting and motion conditions. The sensor-based image stabiliser complements every feature of the camera, and users can enjoy playback directly from the integrated display with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Overall, the HDC-SD900 is an excellent value within its price range, and provides competitive functionality relative to similar cameras on the market.

Apple MacBook Air 11-inch Review

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:03:43 +0000

The Apple MacBook air is an extremely thin and powerful laptop that is powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel core i7 processor, with a 256 GB hard drive and 4 GB of RAM.

Retaining its unibody design (consisting of one aluminum piece) the new 11-inch MacBook Air does not include any components that could be easily damaged, and is therefore extremely durable for its size. Being 192 mm deep and 300 mm wide this laptop is almost unrealistically thin. At a surprising weight of 1.08 kg, this MacBook Air still manages to carry various ports including two USB 2.0 ports, headphone and speaker jacks, and a Thunderbolt port.

The MacBook Air 11-inch has a multi-gesture touchpad that incorporates several powerful functions, including pinch and zoom, and circular motion navigation. With the ability to easily playback 1080p footage while also running several resource-intensive software, the MacBook Air 11-inch is the perfect solution for someone that needs to multitask on the go. It should be noted that an external display would be needed to view full 1080p video, as the integrated 1366 x 768 pixel screen is simply not large enough to output full 1080p natively.

Equipped with the OS X Lion operating system, the 11-inch Air is perhaps one of the most efficient in its size range. The keyboard is comfortable to use and is fully compatible with a plethora of hotkeys that provide convenient media, screen display, keyboard backlight, and quick access controls to expedite nearly every command. With a battery life of approximately 5 hours and a highly efficient power adapter, the MacBook Air 11 inch is competitively portable.

Overall, if you’re looking for a powerful and portable laptop the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch may be an ideal solution. However, if you are interested in viewing media directly on your laptop you may want to consider the 13-inch model instead.

Sell your iPod the easy way with Gadget Panda

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:54:48 +0000

Technology is always evolving and if you’re someone who always wants the latest product, it’s likely that you will have some old ones put away in a drawer which you aren’t using and will probably just end up forgetting about and throwing away in years to come.

Many people who come across an old gadget think “I should sell my iPod” but aren’t always sure where to go to get the best price and simply don’t have the time to look around.

With Gadget Panda, you can find out how much money you’ll get when you want to sell your iPod or any other gadget on their website. Simply enter the model details and condition of your iPod, iPhone, Nintendo DS or Sony PSP and the price is shown clearly for you. They monitor the market and always offer competitive prices.

It’s easier and quicker than selling your item on an online auction site such as eBay, and means you are not faced with hassles such as non-paying bidders or delays with payments. When you sell your item with Gadget Panda you could have the money in your account in just 48 hours.

Sending your items to Gadget Panda is also easy. There is a freepost address, so all you need to do is carefully wrap your item then post it. They do advise that customers register it at the Post Office for 75p in case of loss or take out postal insurance, and as soon as it is received the item is tested and then you receive your cheque or, bank transfer or Paypal funds.

Selling your old unwanted gadget with Gadget Panda also means you’re helping the environment. Old electronic equipment contains toxic materials which can cause considerable damage if they’re sent to landfill with household waste.

It is thought that there are 20 million unused mobile phones in the UK, and these could all be recycled which would not only reduce clutter in your home and help the environment but also provide you with some much needed extra cash, so it is worth visit Gadget Panda’s website today to find out what your unwanted gadget is worth.

Fraudsters Conned Victims Into Expensive Phone Systems Contracts

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:15:07 +0000

Two fraudsters from Hertfordshire conned multiple small businesses out of millions of pounds by offering them costly phone systems upgrades when not necessary.

Daniel Cullen and Daniel Buttle pretended to work for a branch of BT and told unsuspecting customers that they needed to switch from analogue to digital. The pair lied and said schools and small businesses would receive help from government grants and would get large rebates- neither of which was true. They ended up swindling over £1 million from unwary targets.

The telephone systems scam has resulted in the crooks being sent to jail; so when you are thinking about upgrading your phone system only use the reputable and trustworthy Abbey Telecom.

The imposters offered too good to be true deals for phone equipment and locked them within expensive contracts which firms are struggling to get out of. One victim was unknowingly signed onto an 87-month contract leaving her with a £45,000 bill.

Cullen was given a total sentence of three years in jail and Buttle was sent down for 18 months for two fraudulent trading charges. Both have been banned from being a company director for six years.

Abbey Telecom is a family friendly firm that has years of experience in business phone systems. Rest assured you are in safe hands when it comes to maintenance and installing phone systems and better still we have unbeatable low prices. Don’t get conned when it comes to communications- speak to the experts.

Where to Get Help with a Personal Loan Insurance Refund

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:38:39 +0000

Whenever times get tough and we find ourselves in need of a loan, it seems as though we will take just about anything the lender throws our way just to get the money we are in such desperate need of. This is how so many UK consumers are mis sold personal loan insurance and why it is imperative to get that money back once we discover that we were mis sold PPI. Whether you didn’t want the insurance or couldn’t use it doesn’t really matter when it’s time to file for a personal loan insurance refund, the important point is that you deserve to get your money back because the policy was sold under misleading circumstances in some way or another.

Uncertainty Surrounding How to File Claims

The problem that most people come up against is in not knowing exactly how to file for a personal loan insurance refund. They, for some reason or other, believe that it is the insurance underwriter that needs to give their money back when actually it is the institution that sold the insurance that is liable for giving a refund. On loans, the lender charges a onetime premium when the loan is agreed and attaches that money to your monthly repayment schedule. Therefore, it is the lender you should be going after to get your money back.

Claims Management Companies

If you are having trouble figuring out how to file for a personal loan insurance refund you should find a ppi claim management firm to represent you but make sure to check out their credentials. The important credential to look for is whether or not they are registered with the government authority that oversees regulated claims management and that is the Ministry of Justice. Once you contract with a PPI firm to handle your claim you want to know that they are acting in your best interest and this is why credentials are of utmost importance. Don’t jump from the frying pan into the fire!

Best Apps to Get Healthy and Fit for Summer

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:47:00 +0000

A major growth area in app development over the past 18 months has been apps for health and fitness. In the same way that fitness fads take hold overnight and disappear just as quickly, there’s been a glut of apps released to help you plan your gym sessions, track your calorie intake or log your cross country runs. Here we give you the lowdown on some of the very best.

Best for Diet Support MyFitnessPal Calorie Counter Price: Free

Anyone who has succeeded in losing weight (or building muscle) will tell you that the most important thing is to log your daily food habits and keep a food diary. Well now you don’t even have to do that – with a massive database of 750,000 foods, this app is helps you log your diet and calculate your daily calorific intake. You can also track any cardio or weights sessions you’ve done and the app will calculate how many calories you’ve burned doing exercise each day, and it will tell you to eat more or less depending on your target weight. More than 4,400 people have given the app a 5-star rating in the iTunes Store.

Best for Getting Started C25K Price: £1.79

C25K stands for ‘couch to five kilometres’ – a nine-week program that will take any couch potato and give them the tools and condition they need to complete a 5km run. It’s spawned dozens of copycats because it’s been a huge success, but this is the original app with the best features. You can also use the GPS capability of the iPhone to track your run and measure your performance in greater detail. This is by far the best way to ease yourself into a healthier and more active lifestyle, all you need to do is wake up and get your trainers on, and C25K will take care of the rest.

Best for Getting Ripped Men’s/Women’s Health Fitness Apps Price: Varies

Working out has changed a lot over the past few years, and your average gym is full of people who know exactly how to train to achieve their goals. Personal trainers can teach you what you need to know too, but the best way to do it these days is off your own back. With this series of apps for men and women you can see loads of workouts with specific goals – building strength, burning fat, increasing core strength or speeding up your metabolism. You can buy extra workout programs within each app so the expense can rack up, but with a built-in logging system and clear instructions, these workouts are excellent value.

Best for Seasoned Athletes Ray Lewis Workouts Price: £0.59

Ray Lewis is an American Football legend, and this is a wonderful app for any serious athletes looking to maintain or improve their athletic ability. It provides a series of 24 workouts in four different categories: Strength, Power, Endurance and Flexibility. In each one you can log your progress and record the weights you used for each set, and if you’re unsure how to do any of the exercises you can download a video of Ray performing it with textbook form. The only downside there is that you need to be connected to Wi-Fi or it may cost you. Highly recommended.

Best for Hitting the Road RunKeeper Price: Free

Feature-rich GPS run tracker that boasts far too many benefits to list here. The highlights include a voice in your ear keeps you posted on your pace, targets or intervals and when you’ve finished your run or ride, you can upload the data to runkeeper.com and view your cumulative totals and statistics. It integrates perfectly with your iPod so you can listen to your music with no fuss. If you’re serious about running or cycling, this is the app for you.

A final word of warning – if you plan to take your iPhone to the gym or out on the road, make sure you take out a cheap iPhone insurance policy! It won’t be any good to you if you drop a dumbbell on it or if you smash it on the tarmac.

Searching For Broadband Comparison Deals

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:15:41 +0000

What sort of service are you searching for when deciding on your internet service provider? Broadband comparison can help a great deal. Contemplating your wants can make a big difference in cost whether you want to check emails or prefer downloading new music or applications. Countless plans have got degrees of service which consider the kind of user you happen to be. Together with charges in line with the level you select, you’ll be able to opt out of any packages that offer in excess of what you want or need.

One thing to keep in mind is the type of connection you’re looking for. Do you work with a laptop? If that’s the case, you will want to check out wi-fi internet plans. These days, surfing the web on your smartphone has become a popular and necessary way for many people to keep up with emails and other important information. When considering wireless broadband plans, keep an eye out for the broadband packages that can cater to your needs.

Another thing to consider when looking at your options is what other services the company may provide. Many companies offer television and phone options as well as internet plans. If you’re interested in combining these services into one bill each month, try researching those companies that fit your needs, and compare their prices with what you’re paying now. Competition is fierce as these businesses frequently offer great prices for the level of service you want. Taking a little time to research all of the savings opportunities available can mean more money in your pocket.