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With the big announcement of Apple iPad's soon release, there has been lots of debate over whether the Apple iPad is innovative at all or just a big iPod Touch. Fans want to know if the iPad just a big hulk-sized iPod or if there's a real difference?

Apple just faced their biggest competitor; themselves. It's hard for Apple to live up to the high expectations of Apple enthusiasts and no matter what they do, there will be disappointed fans. The biggest issue Apple is facing with its iPad release is fans skepticism as to whether there's a difference between the iPod Touch and the iPad (other than size).

Most Apple fans feel as though apple swapped the “o” in iPod with an “a”, made the iPod Touch bigger, and called it a day. My only response to these allegations (which are pretty darn accurate) is “So what if it is?” The larger screen size opens up the possibilities of what the iPad can do for its users and makes a real difference. Comparing the iPad to “just a big iPod” is like comparing a shovel to “just a big spoon”. Yes, the spoon and shovel have the same basic design, but try digging a grave with a spoon; and if you are going to moan about the iPad, make it your own grave.

The iPad has the same interface, layout, and pretty much the same functionality of a big iPod but it provides more screen real estate and there is a difference between the two. iPad borrows apps from the iPod's app store, and gives the same movie and music playback but the difference is the manner in which it does these tasks. With the iPad's new A4 processor your old apps, movies, and music will be able to playback at an accelerated speed than with the iPod. The 9.7 inch screen of the iPad makes reading easier but also creates another difference between itself and the iPod; providing the perfect screen size for running new features like iWorks , iBooks, and watching movies.

The Apple iPad is more “big iPod” than a new gadget, but for the low price starting at only $499.99; it's not a bad deal at all. Imagine the price difference you'd have to pay to get a 9.7 inch 16GB iPod Touch. The iPod Touch is already on the market for around 299.99 with a 3.5 inch screen. If you were to almost triple the screen size to a big 9.7 inch, you'd have to almost triple the price to a projected $831.00 smackeroos.

If the iPad was just a big iPod Touch, it would still be a great device (that you'd rush to buy). Just be glad that the price is as low as $499.99 and try to give Apple a little more breathing room at their next release conference.

By Ron King

A wireless home security system is 'the' new hi-tech way to make your home secure. In today's world, a person's security and safety has become a huge priority. Especially with crime rates increasing every day in most places around the world. If you happen to be among the fortunate few who live in a virtually crime free part of the planet, your need for such a system is probably extremely low.

However, that is not the case for the majority of people, living in most parts of the world. And, for them, wireless home security systems are a great way to remedy that situation. You might be pleased as well as shocked to know that many of the basic systems can be installed by yourself. You don't even need a high school diploma for it either! If you are lucky enough to find a color coded system, then your five year old could probably do it, although that's not exactly a suggestion!

A wireless home security system works exactly the same way as a normal security system. The key difference being, as you'd probably expect, it lacks wires! Not only will you save time on installation, but you'll miss out on all the inconvenience of having annoying wires spread all over the building.

There's an extensive range of apparatus available most everywhere, so you should find everything you need. For most people, the only downfall of a wireless system, is the cost. They will be more expensive than wired models. However, the manufacturers have made up for this in quality and ease of use. For most people, the trouble a wireless system avoids is usually well worth the extra money.

Because of the complications which generally arise from many of the wired systems, most people would consider hiring someone to do the job for them, which increases costs overall. A big plus, with regards to a wireless system, is their versatility. These systems can easily cover anything from your garage to your attic. Even the furthest point at the bottom of the garden! Wireless technology has advanced to such a point that it's even possible to have stream video, right across your security system, which means no delays.

So consider all the options open to you, when choosing your home security system, and you will save yourself a lot of time, effort and money. And that has to be almost as important as getting your home secured.

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Copyright 2009 Ron X King.

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