iPad in Lebanon

iPad Tablets have taken the Lebanese market by storm. Even though this is not a phenomenon particular to Lebanon since the same success has been achieved in other markets, still the penetration level of Apple iPad in Lebanon is very special.

ipad in lebanon

ipad in lebanon


2 or 3 years ago, the word “apple” in Lebanon would only mean the fruit, with some very creative people maybe thinking about the genesis. Today, only the 60+ generations still have the same state of mind, while all the younger generations (previous to that period, exclusive Microsoft users) would struggle to know if you are talking abou the fruit or about the brand behind the iPad Tablets.

iPhone and iPad in Lebanon

iPhone cellulars were introduced to the Lebanese market without the official “license” from Apple. Thus, the iphone so far, and even though largely present and used by many individuals around the country is not the de-facto standard for cellulars, except if we think about the high-end range of cellulars. But the iPad is a different story: Ever since its inception around 2 years ago, it bore no competition, and since that time, one cannot count a period of more than one week where it can be easily available on the market.

As soon as it arrives on the shelves of IT shops and retail centers, it disappears. Most of the time, people buy a model different from the one they originally wanted, or of a different color, just because it’s the only one available, and they don’t want to wait, and strangely enough, when the iPad 2 was released, the first iPad was still available and selling on the market, and the same happened this year when the new iPad was released. Today, 3 or 4 months later, the iPad 2 is still available and selling in the market. This never happens for any kind of product, because usually when a new model is released, the older one disappears.

Tablets v/s iPad in Lebanon

New tablet players are emerging every day. Samsung is trying to take a share of the market, Microsoft is at the door with its Surface Tablet, some Chinese brands are also there, but, the Apple iPad so far is the king of tablets, and with the avent of the new generations becoming attached to the Apple brand, it’s unlikely that the competition in the tablet market will affect the iPad in Lebanon any time soon.

iPad in Lebanon – iPad Lebanon Website

Check iPad Lebanon website at iPad Lebanon website for all the iPad 3 features, and for information about where to get an iPad in Lebanon, the tips and tricks of the iPads in general, some free resources about the iPad, and for the Price of iPad in Lebanon.

Edifier Spinnaker Bluetooth Speaker System: Striking appearance, amazing sound

Bluetooth speakers for your ipad (wireless cinema) http://www.ipadlebanon.org

via TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog by Steven Sande on 8/6/12


Edifier is an international manufacturer of a number of electronics accessories, including iPhone/iPod docks like the Tick Tock Dock. While I was less than impressed with the sound and design of that retro alarm clock dock, Edifier’s e30 Spinnaker Bluetooth Speaker System (US$399.99) looks like it’s going to be a winner for the company. Let’s take a look at these visually striking (and great-sounding) speakers.

Design

The first thing that hits you when you see the Spinnaker speakers is the design, which is unique amongst Bluetooth speaker systems. These gently curving cones look either like rhinoceros horns or fully deployed spinnakers on a sailboat. Available in black or burgundy, the speakers stand about 16 inches tall.

Each Spinnaker includes three amplifiers pushing a 10 W tweeter, a 10 W 2-3/4″ midrange speaker and a 25 W 4″ downward-firing bass speaker. The Spinnaker set includes a small dome-shaped Bluetooth remote — and what I mean by that is that it’s a manual remote that communicates with the Spinnaker via Bluetooth. You turn it clockwise to turn up the volume, just like a volume knob, and the bottom glows red to let you know that it’s communicating with the speakers. The control also works to skip to the next or previous track, pause and resume playback, and adjust the volume. The remote is rechargeable via an included USB to micro-USB cable.

Not only can you bump your tunes to the Spinnaker speakers over Bluetooth, but the speakers also include an AUX input and an optical audio input (cables included) for connectivity to gaming consoles and multimedia systems. For extra bass, there’s a separate subwoofer output. The two speakers are tied together via a proprietary cable, and there’s a 5 V power brick that supplies juice to the active speaker.

Functionality

As with all speaker and headphone reviews, it’s important realize that sound reproduction methods and the sounds perceived by the reviewer are very subjective, so your results may vary from mine.

I found the sound quality to be excellent, as one would expect with three separate amplifiers and three decently sized drivers per speaker. If you use the speakers next to a Mac (the Edifier site shows one Spinnaker on either side of an iMac, for instance), expect to be blown away by the volume and clarity of the Spinnaker system.

One interesting note: when I played music from my iMac (late 2009), the sound quality was often choppy. Playing the same tunes from a late 2010 MacBook Air, iPhone 4S or third-generation iPad resulted in amazing sound quality and additional volume. My guess is that it’s the Bluetooth 4 capabilities of the newer Mac, the iPhone and the iPad that work so well with the speakers. So that’s a warning to potential purchasers — pairing with a fairly new Apple product will get you best sound quality over Bluetooth.

Conclusion

If you want more than the plain box shape on a good-sounding Bluetooth speaker system, then you’ll definitely want to take a look at the Edifier Spinnaker. The speakers look great and the sound is hard to beat. Audiophiles with recent Bluetooth devices who want to beam tunes to these speakers will be quite happy.

Pros

  • Great sound quality and volume for a Bluetooth speaker system
  • Very striking design that is definitely out of the ordinary
  • AUX and optical audio input make Spinnaker speakers usable with other devices
  • Price is reasonable for an audiophile product
  • The hemispherical remote is a brilliant idea for setting the max volume level of the speakers, then using the volume control of the device (iPhone, Mac) to control the relative level.

Cons

  • Price is high for mass market

Who is it for?

  • Audiophiles who want a pair of Bluetooth speakers that make a statement, both in terms of their sound quality and design.

Edifier Spinnaker Bluetooth Speaker System: Striking appearance, amazing sound originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple Reports Third Quarter Results

Apple Lebanon

via Apple Hot News on 7/24/12


Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $35.0 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.8 billion, or $9.32 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $28.6 billion and net profit of $7.3 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 42.8 percent, compared to 41.7 percent in the year-ago quarter. “We’re thrilled with record sales of 17 million iPads in the June quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We’ve also just updated the entire MacBook line, will release OS X Mountain Lion tomorrow, and will be launching iOS 6 this Fall. We are also really looking forward to the amazing new products we’ve got in the pipeline.”

MacBook Pro with Retina Display Named Editors’ Choice

ipad 3 Retina Display

via Apple Hot News on 6/15/12


PC Magazine rates the new MacBook Pro with Retina display 4.5 out of 5 and makes it an Editors’ Choice, noting that it “outperforms, outclasses, and outlasts” competing notebooks. Reviewer Joel Santo Domingo writes that with its fast performance, super-thin profile, impressive battery life, and “glorious” new display, the MacBook Pro with Retina display is “the high-end choice for media professionals, enthusiasts, and general Mac fans alike.”

Xbox LIVE iOS app adds iPad support

iPad with xBox Live support

via TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog by Kelly Hodgkins on 7/17/12


Microsoft updated its Xbox LIVE app for iOS and added a much needed remote feature for the iPad. This feature allows users to use the tablet as a remote control for browsing through the console’s media and controlling playback of content. Though new to the iPad, the remote control was already present on the iPhone, Windows Phone and Android. You can download the Xbox LIVE app for free from the iOS App Store.

Xbox LIVE iOS app adds iPad support originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It Costs Just $1.36 a Year to Charge an iPad

Charging an ipad

via Apple Hot News on 6/26/12


Associated Press writer Jonathan Fahey reports the results of an Electric Power Research Institute study to determine how much energy an iPad consumes in a year. “The answer: not much,” writes Fahey, noting that “the annual cost to charge an iPad is just $1.36.” He adds: “…if people are using iPads instead of televisions to play video games, or ditching their desktop computers for iPads, the shift to tablets could mean lower overall power consumption.”

Barcelona Apple Store construction sign has unique Gaudi-esque logo

via TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog by Steven Sande on 7/16/12


While Apple’s retail outlets housed in malls or shopping centers haven’t needed much exterior tweaking, the freestanding stores generally get a more sophisticated architectural treatment to make sure they fit in with the other buildings nearby. This is particularly true of the stores in European cities, where the outlets are often housed in historical buildings. AppleInsider points out a construction sign at the new Apple Store that’s arriving soon in Barcelona, Spain that’s taking design cues from Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, with a multi-colored stained glass trencadís mosaic Apple logo catching the eyes of passersby.

The new store is located on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, near Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, two famous buildings by the architect best known for the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Gaudi was well known for using stained glass trencadís mosaic in his structures, and a sign at the construction site for the new store says that it will be "custom made to fit Barcelona." It's not clear if the stained-glass mosaic logo is part of the final store design, but at least while the construction sign remains, Gaudi’s legacy continues in the shape of an Apple logo.

The store is the second in Barcelona, and Apple has signed a 10-year lease for the building for US$5.1 million annually.

Barcelona Apple Store construction sign has unique Gaudi-esque logo originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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