Apple's iPad Cuts Into PC Sales

Apple's iPad and other tablets continue to cut into Windows based PC sales. With its touch interface, high resolution 1024 x 768 screen at 132 pixels per inch (ppi), WIFI capabilities, connectivity options and feather weight, the iPad has made a dramatic impact in market sales.

According to research group IDC, U.S. PC sales fell 4.8 percent in the 4th quarter of 2010 to 20 million units, while researchers at Gartner cite a 6.6 percent drop in sales, to 19.1 million units.

In addition to the overall popularity of tablets and integration into the business environment, most models run Apple iOS, developed originally for the iPhone, or Google Android on ARM processors. This represents a threat to Microsoft and Intel's long-standing dominance of the personal computing market.

At last week's Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft announced plans to develop a version of Windows that will be compatible with ARM's tablet chips. The timing is slated after the release of Windows 8, which is over a year away.

Mac App Store Set to Open 01.06.10

Apple announced that the Mac App Store will open for business on Thursday, January 6, 2011. By bringing the revolutionary App Store experience to Mac OS…The App Store brings a world of possibilities to iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It’s about to do the same for your Mac.

Great apps for your Mac. Right on your Mac.

The Mac App Store is just like the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. So it’s as easy to find and download Mac apps as it is to add your favorite magazine to iPad or a new game to iPod touch. You can browse Mac apps by category, such as games, productivity, music, and more. Or do a quick search for something specific. Read developer descriptions and user reviews. Flip through screenshots. When you find an app you like, click to buy it.

Safari Redefines The Browser

New updates in the browser wars show Safari riding high as the most enjoyable way to experience the web. Whether on a Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPod touch, Safari rules.

Thanks to Top Sites, you can enjoy a stunning, at-a-glance preview of your favorite websites without lifting a finger. Safari 4 tracks the sites you browse and ranks your favorites, presenting up to 24 thumbnails on a single page. You can even customize the display by pinning a favorite site to a specific location in the grid. That locks it into position, so you know just where to find it every time you open Top Sites.

Wonder which sites have changed since your last visit? Sites with a star in the upper-right corner have new content. A single click opens the page and updates its thumbnail. Whenever you want to return to your ever-evolving Top Sites page, just click the new Top Sites button in the bookmarks bar.

And, best of all, Safari is fast...as in very!!