Apple iPad Preview Review

I have to say, I'm slightly disappointed with the iPad - but I will reserve full judgement until it's released and I can go and see one at my nearest Apple store.

Why am I disappointed? Well, it's the OS I'm disappointed with, I was kinda expecting a cut-down version of OS X to be installed on it so you could install OS X software on it. People keep commenting on how Flash isn't on the iPad - well it wasn't on my MacBook or Dell desktop, but I could install it if I wanted it and was expecting to be able to do the same thing with Apples new product but this doesn't seem to be the case.

Before it was revealed, it was rumoured Apple was going to release a Tablet computer and the iPad is most definitely not a Tablet - Tablets are similar but have a 'proper' operating system. What Apple have done with the iPad is invent a product that is a cross-between an e-Book reader and a Netbook.

Just like what they did with the App-Store and the iPhone, it makes good business sense to do what they've done as something similar to the App-Store is on it's way for use with the iPad.

The one thing that people seem to be getting confused about is exactly what use the iPad is. It is designed for people who browse the internet, read news websites, go on to social network sites, watch videos online, go online to quickly look something up, updating their blogs, checking their emails, reading e-books and many other use

What it's not primarily for, is for creating websites, writing essays, creating large documents, photo editing, video editing or anything else that you really need a proper keyboard and mouse to do! I'm not saying you can't do these things on the iPad (maybe when the right software comes along you can) - but it wont be as quick and easy to do than if you had a laptop with a proper keyboard and scratchpad.

e-Book readers haven't really taken off yet and nobody really knows what to do with a proper full-size Table computer, Apple's iPad is likely to either revolutionise this or put a stop to it once and for all.

Will the iPad to to e-books and Netbooks what the iPod did to MP3 players? Only time will tell.

New Medical Computer System Now Available At Tesco

One day, leaning on the bar, Jack says to Mike "My elbow hurts like hell. I suppose I'd better see a Doctor!"

"Listen, don't waste your time down at the surgery," Mike replies.

"There's a new diagnostic computer at Tesco Pharmacy.

"Just give it a urine sample and the computer will tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and only costs five quid..... a lot
quicker and better than a doctor and you get Club card points."

So Jack collects a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to Tesco. He deposits five pounds and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits.

Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout:  "You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity.. It will improve in two weeks."

That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Jack began wondering if the computer could be fooled.  He mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter and the cat, and masturbated into the mixture for good measure.

Jack hurried back to Tesco, eager to check what would happen.  He deposits five pounds, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results.

The computer printed the following:

1) Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
2) Your cat's having kittens. Get a vet
3) Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo.
4) Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab...
5) Your wife is pregnant. Twins. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.
6) And if you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better.

Thank you for shopping at Tesco, every little helps!

Greased Lightning - Showroom Shine - 2nd Time Using It

Since cleaning/washing my car with the Greased Lightning Showrooms Shine product I used last month, I haven't had the chance to wash/clean my car again as the weather was dry so I have been off exploring the countryside again!

The last two weekends I have ended up down single track roads that went from being tarmac to simply mud tracks - so needless to say my car has ended up being covered in mud - an ideal opportunity to see how Showroom Shine can cope with a very dirty car!

As with the last time, I timed how long it took me to clean my car from start to finish and despite it being even dirtier than the first time I used this product, it only took a couple of minutes longer this time round to do than the last time!  Just 1 hour and 15 minutes to completely clean/wash the outside of my car!

I did end up using a little bit more of the product due to the sheer amount of mud on my car but it was still so much easier than my old method of hosing down the car, filling up a couple of buckets with water and car shampoo and then rinsing it down with the hosepipe followed by a rub down with a Chamois cloth.

My hands are dry (due to me wearing rubber gloves) and nice and warm as there was no water involved in the cleaning/washing!  It's still bloody cold outside so using a waterless car cleaning product is a fantastic idea for staying warm!

Is It Any Faster Than Washing The Old-Fashioned Method With A Bucket And Sponge?

To be honest, I'm not sure as I never timed myself washing my car the old way, it certainly feels quicker cleaning this way - as you clean your car a section at a time you get to see instant results which is a satisfying experience that motivates you to keep on cleaning your car!

For me it's certainly a lot easier than my old method and will continue to use it.

I'd imagine if I was to use it once a week to clean my car (rather than leaving it for a month and going down mud tracks) then it most likely would be a lot quicker and then 1 hour and 15 minutes it has take me  to clean/wash it this time - only time will tell...

Time For The Photos!

The ones on the left are BEFORE and the ones on the right are AFTER.

(Click On The Photos For A Slightly Bigger Image)

All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase and the results of cleaning my car with it - I would recommend Greased Lightning Showroom Shine to anyone who wants an easy and waterless way of cleaning their car!

:)