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DIY iPhone 5 and iPad Mini Christmas Ornaments

 

It doesn't really feel like Christmas until I can see an iPhone 5 and iPad Mini Christmas ornament hanging from my tree. I have iPhone ornaments going all the way back to the 3GS model and an the original iPad too. They make any tree look so much brighter.

This ultra-simple do-it-yourself design allows for hooks to be temporarily attached using a magnet on back — then you can remove the hook after the holiday to use your ornament as a refrigerator magnet.

All of the required supplies can be found at any Michael's craft store. You'll need:

• Small sharp craft scissors
• Strong clear adhesive (for attaching magnets)
• Two .5 magnets for each ornament
• Any brand glue stick
• Ornament hooks
• Premium Photo paper
• Medium-lightweight cardboard for backing

The cardboard backing I use came from a pack of printer photo paper. Any medium-lightweight cardboard will work, but you must be able to cut it easily with scissors. Over the years I found standard poster board to be a bit too flimsy unless you pre-glue two sheets together.

Download Apple's iPad iOS 6 User Guide for Free

 

Now that you've snagged yourself a new iPad Mini or iPad you're probably wondering where on planet earth Apple hid the complete owner's manual — search no further.

Even if you're already happy-tapping your way through some of the basics on your shiny new iDevice, I'm certain you'll find this free user guide to be a priceless eBook for your library collection.

The content in Apple's official 225 page iPad User Guide for iOS 6 does a great job highlighting the essential features and functionality you may have missed.

Although this post is aimed at new iPad users — everyone will find some new trick or tip inside that's bound to make at least one daily task far more simple. I found the section on text Dictation using Siri instead of typing to be very useful along with navigating Apple Maps and using FaceTime.

To download, Open iBooks on your iPad, tap Store on the top left bar, then select Browse on the bottom menu bar. Type iPad User Guide iOS 6 in the Search bar at the top right hand side of your screen and tap download when you find it.

Did I mention that it's free? Yep. That's the best part.

via iTunes Store

Doctors Like Lab Coat Friendly Size iPad Mini

 

Die-hard Apple fanatics are not the only ones excited about the launch of iPad mini — physicians have been eager to get their hands on the new device because it easily fits inside a lab coat pocket. Who knew?

According to a survey conducted by Epocrates, a leading developer of point of care medical applications, one in three physicians indicated that they're planning to purchase an iPad mini because of it's pocket-ability on the job.

Some 90% of responding physicians cited the smaller size as the main motivator of interest — stating it would be easier to carry around with them on rounds.

“Compared to the general populace, physicians are early and high adopters of Apple products," the company told AppleInsider. "A large majority of physicians own an iPhone, and the current iPad dominates the healthcare tablet market.”

Coming in at a height of of 7.87 inches and a width of just 5.3 inches, iPad mini has passed the all important "lab coat test" — which makes it an ideal fit for doctors over the original iPad which does not fit easily inside a traditional lab coat.

In a Washington Post interview, Forrester tech analyst Sarah Rotman Epps noted that the smaller and lighter iPad mini will prove popular for healthcare workers.

“In the medical industry – carrying around full-sized iPads isn’t that practical. A smaller, lighter device expands the number of people who can use the device regularly.”
 
Although Epocrates has been widely available for smartphone-toting doctors since 2011, the app will finally become available for iPad users in December. You can view the list of iOS friendly Epocrates mobile apps on their website.

The iPad mini officially launched today in 34 countries and quickly sold out within two hours at Apple's Fifth Avenue flagship store this morning. The 16GB version will cost you $329 in black or white models.

Banned iPad Mini Promo Video

This banned iPad mini video offers key insights into why Apple's smaller iPad preorders sold out in just one weekend. Even people who already own a Kindle bought one.

"iPad mini is the future — it's the future until May at least, probably more like the end of May."

Video: Anime Steve Jobs Is Back to Pimp iPad Mini

Steve Jobs returns as a halogram to hype up the launch of iPad mini and send Jeff Bezos packing with Amazon's "Kindull Fyre". If you missed the original "Steve Jobs iPhone 5" animated video —  it's worth a look.

 

Supposedly Overpriced 16GB iPad Mini Sells Out

When Apple unveiled their new 7.9-inch iPad Mini last week, the shaved apes on Wall Street immediately began criticizing the company's $329 price tag for the entry-level 16GB Wi-Fi only model — citing that the price was “too high” compared to the inferior Amazon Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7.

Only 35 hours after preorder availability began, the 16GB iPad mini stock has been depleted — preorders for the White model sold out within hours on Friday. Apple's website is now quoting a two week delivery time for the entry level tablet. So suck it Wall Street!

“We were hoping the price would be at least a little lower given its competition is situated as low as $99, with many starting in the $199-$249 range,” Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzes told Reuters.

What analysts ought to be hoping is that Steve Jobs doesn't climb up out of the grave just to slap their collective heads on All Hallows' Eve.

iPad mini will begin to dwarf sales of Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7 at staggering speeds through the Holiday season. So instead of focusing on price these finance nerds need to be reminded that Apple leads the tablet market for one simple reason, the iPad is an amazing hunk of unrivaled innovation.

It's not about cheaper. iPad is leading the competition because it's a superior device. Period.

Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White is convinced that the iPad mini will be an “absolute homerun” for Apple — selling 5 million to 7 million units before the end of this year. I would agree with his estimates and imagine that preorder weekend sales are only a small indicator of the real demand for a 7.9-inch iPad.

When the iPad mini cellular models begin to ship in mid-November I'm expecting a huge spike in sales for Apple. Anyone who believes otherwise is delusional — with a very short memory when it comes to the power and swagger of the Apple brand.

An iPad you can palm with one hand? Are you friggin' kidding me? That's pure fantasy coming true. I'll take two!

“The iPad is far and away the most successful product in its category,” Phil Schiller told Reuters.

“The most affordable product we’ve made so far was $399 and people were choosing that over those devices,” Schiller added. “And now you can get a device that’s even more affordable at $329 in this great new form, and I think a lot of customers are going to be very excited about that.”

That's right Phil — throw those shaved apes a big fat banana they can go suck on. Somebody has to.