By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Galaxy Tab and BlackBerry PlayBook’s size seem to address the biggest complaint about the iPad, that it is too big and heavy to be held with one hand for prolonged periods of use. The biggest indicator of the newcomers’ competitive viability, aside from specs and features, is price. Competing tablets need to undercut the iPad to be even remotely interesting to consumers.

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

RIM’s own failed attempts to compete with the iPhone, the now discontinued BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Storm II reflect products that looked good on paper, managed to generate a lot of interest and hype but which were hindered by poor multi-touch implementation and kludgy hardware.

By Sandra De Freitas

iLove my iPad, but I will be the first to admit that when I first heard about it I wasn’t so sure if it was for me. But the geekette in me started to drool when I saw the iPad in person at a conference in Chicago…

Featuring Ted Kritsonis

Apple’s much-hyped iPad is a slick and stylish device that will serve multiple purposes. Initially, you’ll ask yourself if you actually need it, and make no mistake, the iPad is a “want” and not a “need”. But it does many things well — you just need some time with it to find out for yourself.

By Dilshan Kathriarachchi

Apple’s launch of the in-app iAd framework would no doubt be a game changer for the mobile advertising industry. In its inspired attempt at merging TV-style ad experiences with the interactivity of the web, Apple has set the bar very high for a mobile advertising industry that is still in its infancy.

As Apple has now announced the date for iPad availability here in Canada – May 28th, the company says – there should be lots of interesting devices as well as people in attendance.

Apple feels your pain in announcing iPad delay, saying “We know that many international customers waiting to buy an iPad will be disappointed by this news…”

By Gadjo C. Sevilla
Its good to see a Canadian company in the mix, which means more choice for consumers and an even wider selection of eBook choices down the line. Not only has Kobo extended the functionality of its existing iPhone app to work on the iPad’s dimensions, it has also incorporated a lot of iPad specific feature

By Gadjo Sevilla,

Starting on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on April 3, at an Apple retail store. Canadians will need to wait until late April.

From mobile phones to music distribution, Apple today is omnipresent in our lives. Steve Jobs, has been instrumental in redefining a company once famous just for one of the most innovative computing platforms in the world. As Apple begins to stretch its wings, what can we expect from this technology giant and its visionary CEO in the years to follow?

A Canadian e-Reading company says open standards will cause tectonic shifts in e-Book adoption, technology and compatibility.

By Lee Rickwood

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Just like with Macs, iPhones and iPods, the new iPad is certain to have a ton of accessories available right after it begins shipping. There will be screen protectors, cases, stands, sleeves and a variety of docks and they will likely be expensive.