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Be sure to be tuned to iPod Hotel for the best iPad Deals!

• Steve Jobs voiced his opinion to a small group, but his remarks spread to the internet. The include:
  • Google’s “don’t be evil” is ” a load of crap” according to Jobs.
  • Adobe Flash will not be supported because it is “buggy”. It does not matter because the world, according to Jobs, is moving toward HTML5.
  • Jobs believes Google wants to kill the iPhone
• The iPad has spurred a lot of controversy around the world and here in the US.
  • Although there are some great iPad apps out there, you can’t pre-order an iPad because it has yet to get clearance from the FCC.
  • A Chinese company wants to sue Apple over the iPad saying it copied them. It is essentially a pre-release conterfit from “shanzhai” (a part of China infamous for counterfeit electronics).
  • Fujitsu is claiming ownership to the name iPad, though many others will likely follow suit.

Also, tons of competition exists, and will emerge, for the Apple iPad (who else misses “iSlate”?). The ExoPC is a prime example; it’s an iPad clone. The Amazon Kindle had a huge controversy over Macmillan Publishers regarding it pricing structure. Basically, Amazon said you can only charge $10, Apple said charge whatever you want, Amazon says sorry and agrees to MP’s pricing structure.

Do you like these Monday rundowns? If so, leave a quick note in the comments!

Also, your iPad is only marginally better than a rock….

iPad vs Rock

Apple iPad

Can’t wait to get your hands on the Apple iPad? Well, neither Apple nor prominent resellers such as Amazon or MacMall.com have announced specific dates for the preorder. However, Amazon does have product information listed for the iPad: Apple iPad Tablet (16GB, Wifi + 3G) One Amazon customer speculated

Normally after Apples product announcements Amazon adds the new product pages so people can pre order right away. I have done this twice now, once after new Mac Mini announcement and once after the last iTouch update.

Now a day after the iPad has been announced I still don’t see a preorder page.

Is Amazon doing this to protect Kindle sales?

While this seems to be a completely reasonable assumption, TheNextWeb announced that Amazon’s German site, Amazon.de, is taking Apple iPad preorders! Whether this is just a snafu or a legitimate preorder list, we have yet to see.

Steve Jobs Introducing the iPad

Steve Jobs details use, functionality, hardware and more.  Click the image to view the video on CNN.

Apple iPad

From today’s announcements:

Display: 9.7″ Capacitive Multi Touch LED-backlit IPS (In-Plane Switching)
Processor: 1 Ghz  A4 Processor
Storage: 16 – 64GB
Connectivity: 30-Pin, Bluetooth and EDR wireless connectivity

Additional:

• Speaker
• Microphone
• Accelerometers
• Ambient light sensors
• Digital Compass/GPS

Usage

• 10 hours continuous usage
• 1 month standby

Pricing will start at $499

Google Voice for the iPhone

That’s right. According to Wired, Google said “Screw You!” and made a page on Google Voice using HTML5 to allow iPhone users to use its service. True, you cannot access your iPhone phone book yet, but there’s an app to export the data to Google Voice nonetheless.

Enjoy the freedom! And cross your fingers

Carbon Fiber MacBook

So everything from exotic sports cars to kitchen appliances has received the blessed touch of wonder material carbon fiber. So why not our beloved computers??

Apple has recently filed for patents for carbon fiber enclosures for their products, leading to ideas such as a Carbon Fiber MacBook, Carbon Fiber MacBook Air or even (hold your breath) a Carbon Fiber iSlate! (Yeah, my pulse sped up, too.)

Ok, now one that will make you regret your Cristmas Present:

A Carbon Fiber iPhone.

The photo presented here is, unfortunately, not a spy shot as Apple has probably yet to actually create one of these carbon fiber beauties. Nevertheless, iPod Hotel will keep you updated on Apple’s new releases (and things they’ve just filed patents on too!!)

Would you buy a Carbon Fiber MacBook Air that weighs in at less than 3 pounds? Let us know in the comments below!

Mini Set Of  Foldable Speakers with iPod Cradle For iPhones And iPods

“Speaker of the House”

Very well, we’ll put it to a vote. Where’s the speaker of the house?

“I’ve got it right here!”

What do you mean, it?

“The speaker of the house! Two of them, actually; they’re right here. These babies are totally portable, but they produce really good sound, so we use them at home for the most part. Definitely our speakers of the house.”

That’s all well and good, but I was referring to the Speaker of the house with power.

“This speaker totally has power. All you need is four triple-A batteries, and you can power it right up. Did I mention that it’s a lovely shade of white and comes in shiny plastic packaging?”

Sir, we are looking for a person. We are not looking for an inanimate object.

“Well, frankly, I’ve seen these speakers, and I’ve seen the guy you’re talking about, and I know which one is more exciting.”

Hmmm… I suppose you’re right; bring them over instead.

Features:
High quality sound
Usable with iPods, MP3, MP4, PSP, NDS, portable satellite radio, CD Players, PDA, computers and more!
Operates on 4 AAA batteries (not included)
Blister packed, UPC coded
Folds for easy storage
Portable for Home, Office, Dorm, or Travel
Removable music device holder

Manufacturer Warranty

Color may vary: Black Or White