Yesterday one of my neighbors asked me, "Which tablet should I buy for my 10-year-old grandson?"
I get asked questions like that a lot and, invariably, I answer, "I don't know."
Of course, my inclination is to reply, "Get an iPad mini" because that's what I chose and thoroughly enjoy using. Why not an iPad Air or iPad Retina? My choice was based on three factors: bias, size, and weight.
Admittedly, I favor Apple products over those manufactured by other companies and I haven't even used others. Therefore, I cannot presume that one brand is better than any other. So much for bias… actually, blind bias.
As for size, I wanted something that could accompany me wherever I choose to go. Dimensions of my iPad mini are 7.87 x 5.3 x .28 inches, small enough to slip in and out of my handbag easily.
The weight of the iPad mini was also a determining factor for me. Initially, I purchased an iPad Retina but, when I found the additional ounces made it burdensome to hold for more than a few minutes, I exchanged it for the iPad mini.
The one thing I don't like about my iPad mini is how much it cost. Ah, well…
ApplePower is an all-volunteer not-for-profit group of Apple product enthusiasts in and around the Lehigh Valley. We meet monthly to exchange information, resources, and experiences that will increase our understanding, productivity, and enjoyment of Apple® products and related items. Meetings are free and open to all interested persons. For more information, email applepower@ptd.net
Monday, February 17, 2014
When a dot is not
What do you call this little mark between the parentheses (.) ?
Of course, if it appears at the end of a sentence like this one, you say it's a period. but, depending upon its use, you should call it something else.
For example, when used in software version numbers, that little mark is pronounced point: Mac OS X 10.6.8 is “ten point six.point.eight” and iOS 7.1 is “seven point one.” (Also, the "X" in Mac OS X is pronounced "ten" not "X.")
In URLs such as http://www.applepower4u.blogspot.com/ and in email addresses such as applepower@tptd.net, it’s pronounced dot.
End of speech lesson.
Meeting Site Entrance & Parking Lot
Generally, our user group meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Active Life (formerly Lehigh Valley Senior Center, 1633 Elm Street, Allentown PA 18103.
Here's a photo of the Lehigh County Active Life back entrance and parking lot on West Street.
Here's a photo of the Lehigh County Active Life back entrance and parking lot on West Street.
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