2010年3月16日星期二

hard to believe it is not an evil!

2010年3月14日星期日

Dead iPad battery? Never mind replacing it, Apple just sends another iPad for $99

Whoa, Nelly! Isn't this something? Apple has just posted details on its iPad battery replacement service, which is really not a battery replacement service at all. Check out the company's opening line:

"If your iPad requires service due to the battery's diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee."

Now, let's compare that to the verbiage found in the iPhone's battery replacement program details:

"If your iPhone requires service only because the battery's ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, Apple will service your iPhone for a service fee."

We can see the puzzled look on your face from here, and we're sharing in the same disbelief. Apple is actually saying that it won't bother cracking open your withered iPad, replacing the battery and sending it back your way; instead, you'll pay $105.95 (including shipping) for a completely different iPad, which certainly has its pros and cons. On one hand, you're getting a new (or potentially refurbished, actually) iPad in around "one week," but on the other, you'll be waving goodbye to every morsel of personal data on the device that you send in -- unless you backup beforehand, of course. Here's Apple's take on answering "will the data on my iPad be preserved?"

"No. You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data. Before you submit your iPad for service, it is important to sync your iPad with iTunes to back up your contacts, calendars, email account settings, bookmarks, apps, etc. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information when servicing your iPad."

Lovely, don'tcha think? Head on past the break for the full text.

[Thanks, David]

Battery Replacement Service - iPad: Frequently Asked Questions

What is iPad Battery Replacement Service?
If your iPad requires service due to the battery's diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee.

Note: Your iPad is not eligible for Battery Replacement Service if the product has been damaged, for example, as result of an accident, liquid contact, disassembly, unauthorized service or unauthorized modifications, or if the product is not operating correctly as a result of a component failure. Please review Apple's Repair Terms and Conditions for further details.

How much does it cost?
The service costs $99, plus $6.95 shipping. The total cost is $105.95 per unit.
All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.

How do I arrange iPad Battery Replacement Service?
Battery replacement service may be arranged via your local Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or you can contact Apple Technical Support. Please do not send any accessories with your iPad.

Will the data on my iPad be preserved?
No. You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data. Before you submit your iPad for service, it is important to sync your iPad with iTunes to back up your contacts, calendars, email account settings, bookmarks, apps, etc. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information when servicing your iPad.

How long will it take to receive my replacement iPad?
If you arrange service by calling Apple Technical Support, you can expect service to be completed within approximately one week from the time you send your iPad to Apple.

Apple

2010年3月11日星期四

Google street View of HK and iPhone Usage

香港及澳門的朋友們，Google Map Street View 終於來到香港及澳門了！從今天開始，大家便可以利用 Google Map Street View 看到香港/澳門街景圖片，從另一個角度了解香港/澳門，看看香港/澳門。

閒話少說，快點進入 Google Map，利用 Street View 看看你家到底長什麼樣子吧！（澳門現時僅支援部份地區，著名的大三巴還未能透過 Steet View 看到啊！）

對了！如果你看到什麼奇怪的照片，像 Google Car 的自拍、特首的踪影、電影拍攝、天降異物等等，記得留言給我們。讓癮科技香港為大家做一個　Google Map 香港風景大全吧！

如果你在使用 Android 或 iPhone 的話，你同樣可以使用手機來觀看 Google Street View。只要你預先選定地方，然後如上圖選擇 Street View 字樣或公仔，你便可以在手機看到 Street View 情況了。快點試試看吧！從今以後，找路不再是麻煩事！

iPhone Google Maps Street View 使用方法

1. 開啟 Google Maps 後按右下方叫出選單。

2. 點取 "Drop Pin" 或 "Replace Pin"，一粒紫色的大頭釘便會放入地圖中，你可以移動大頭釘的位置來改變 Street View 的地點。

3. 按一下大頭釘，Popup 出來了，右面橙色的便是 Street View 按鈕，如果此地方不支援 Street View，它是會暗掉的，以前當 Street View 不支援香港區時，它永遠也是暗掉的。另外，你也可以按現在位置，search result 或 bookmark 的大頭針。

4. 在 Street View 中，可以拖拉 Screen 轉動畫面。

5. 拉下一點有行車線，按行車線上的箭咀可以移動自己站立的地點。

6. 看，已經向前行了一點點。

不要忘記，在 iPhone 上按 Power Button ＋ Home Button 是可以把畫面儲存到相簿的，那你便可以把這 Street View 和人分享。

原網址

[香港] Google Map Street View 上路，你回家了嗎？

iPhone Google Maps Street View 使用方法 | Waterworld

2010年3月10日星期三

Sounds crazy

今年蘋果推出被稱為放大版iPod Touch的iPad，在2012年，或許會再放大一點。於2014年，或者又會再放大一點，叫iMat。不用擔心，這些應該不是真的⋯應該不是⋯

[來源：9gag]

Augmented Reality and FengShui

或許年青人較少相信風水，但若果有相關風水的資訊，大家應該不會太過抗拒。有公司正打算推出DIY家居風水程式，本網站有機會作全港率先試玩。DIY家居風水主要讓用家了解家居的不同方位，應放上那些的風水物品。其好處是活用了iPhone的Augmented Reality增強實景，用家只要拿起iPhone，然後對著不同方位便可以知道，不用熟識任何風水知識。於檢視時，用家會看到該方位上有物品的圖片，只要按下方的文字即可看到詳盡資料。

程式的資料是來自風水師陳癸龍，而其正式推出日期和售價暫未公佈。若果將來有更多類似的程式推出的話，將來風水師上門睇風水的時候，可能用iPhone已經足夠。最後，老套一句也要說：風水只供大家參考而已。