Remember mini notebooks? They never really did take off in the mainstream because of limitations in keyboard size (typing on one was always a task in concentration for us meaty-fingered types) and utility. It seems miniature laptops were never meant to win the hearts of the greater public, but perhaps it was a task better suited for tablets partnered up with an add-on cover and Bluetooth-enabled keyboard accessory like these...
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One of the questions friends ask when they get a new tablet is about how to access their favourite social networks. While they can just use the built-in browser, apps specifically built for the tablet are usually superior. With Twitter the experience using it will vary greatly depending on the client (even on the desktop) and so in this week's roundup we will look at Twitter client picks (as well as App.net) for the iPad, Android, and Windows 8 tablets. More
Product: Tyla Rae Polly iPad Bag
Price: $60.00
Rating: Recommend
I usually like to keep my portables in cases that don't scream, "This is a laptop bag." I generally don't like standard laptop messenger bags or sleeves, and that's why I carry my laptop in various tote bags. Tyla Rae offers carriers, sleeves, and cases for tech devices. but with women's fashion in mind. Many of their cases look like fashionable purses instead of staid carrying cases, and I got the chance to test out one of their iPad bags, the Polly in pebble beige. More
Tablets are increasingly improving as productivity devices, including viewing and working with documents. My tablet is frequently with me in meetings, perfect for unobtrusively taking notes and marking up documents while following along with the presentation. Read on to discover which annotation, sketching, and note taking apps for iOS, Android, or Windows 8 tablet are best for you... More
While some have replaced the traditional diary and journal with Facebook or other social networking outlets, there are those who prefer something a bit more private for their personal logs. There are many options, and it's no longer the choice between private or public, offline or online, as there are numerous ways to journal digitally. Today we'll take a look at journaling options for the iPad, Android and Windows 8 tablets. More
Joel Pirela of Blue Ant Studio and former Apartment Therapy/Unplggd contributor has been busy customizing his very nice Porsche 997 with an iPad mini upgrade, replacing the standard Porsche Communication Management System. Video of it in action below... More
Having a virtual personal assistant built into my iPhone has been a mostly pleasant experience. Except for the part where she can't ever get mine or my family's name right. Our last name is Fiol, pronounced fee-OL, but Siri is stuck on calling me TARE-in FYE-ol. But thanks to a tip circulating the web lately, there might just be a fix. More
We enjoy collecting ideas and looking at well designed homes even when we're not shopping for an item we need right now, and one of the ways that we do this is on our tablets. Of course, one can always search various websites for fantastic content, but in this roundup we'll look at apps that provide a solid offline experience (at least once you download the catalog) for interior inspiration and shopping. More
While I do love my Amazon Kindle Paperwhite I still read quite a bit on my tablet. Whether it's a book, magazine, or online article, tablets are pretty much the ideal vehicles for reading all of this content on one device. What are the apps I use? Read on for some favorite picks for consuming this type of content on the iPad and Android tablets. More

























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