January 16th, 2012 | 
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The latest news about the expected and upcoming iPad 3 from Apple is that it would have a full launch in March. Like the prior versions, as well as the iPhone 4 and 4S, it is supposed to contain a Retina display, although the resolution is rumored to be higher. With refurbished IPad models and previous releases beginning to drop in price, the IPad 3 is slated to have a number of improvements over its two predecessors.
With all of the major wireless providers now offering 4G connectivity, it is being said that the iPad 3 will be able to connect not only to Wi-Fi, but also to LTE networks (long term evolution). This will give the company’s flagship tablet the ability to transmit data faster than the previous versions. The product could also be built with a quad-core processor that would enable users to move more quickly between applications.
Another of the large talk surrounding the 3 is that LG and Samsung will be the suppliers of the upcoming Apple tablet’s display, making for great movie and video watching. Apple is said to have considered Sharp as a supplier but they “failed to pass Apple’s approval process for mass production,” according to Electronic Times Internet News. There is an expectation that the iPad 3 will be equipped with LCD panels made by both LG and Samsung that would have a screen resolution of 2048 by 1536.
Interestingly, the iPad 3 may also contain the Siri voice feature that the iPhone 4S enjoys. This is currently being incorporated into the iOS 5.1 beta version and may end up as a regular feature on the iPad 3 when it is released in March of this year. It is not compatible with the iPad 2 but very well may be an exciting addition to the 3 as developers continue to work on the software updates.
Like the iPhone 4S, the iPad 3 is likely to contain the A5 chip included in the models. The iPad 2 is already an incredible device and performing well, but as time moves on the necessity to upgrade the line was inevitable. Expect a strong reaction to the impending news of a launch for Apple’s newest expected device in 2012.
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The holidays have calmed down and you finally have some time to spend with your new iPad. Buying an iPad is easy, using it is another story. Streaming video to your iPad will open up a whole new world of media heaven and offer endless possibilities without clogging your hard drive. It is easy and I’ll tell you how to do it.
Watching video on your iPad can be one of the coolest functions of the gadget. Viewing media on the iPad has never been clearer but what if you have a big movie collection? Sure you can upload the movies to your iPad through iTunes but the limited space will clog your iPad hard drive quick. The solution is easy. Stream your movies from your computer to your iPad without having to download them and take him hard drive space.
Stream ToMe from the iTunes store
Once you purchase Stream ToMe you need to then download the server companion, Serve ToMe (how cute right?). Once downloaded, open Serve ToMe. Select the folders you wish to share from your computer. Obviously your computer needs to be a network which is accessible through your iPad.
Now that Seve ToMe is open, launch Stream ToMe from your iPad. Find the computer which houses the hard drive you wish to share and tap it. Once in, search through the folders and find the media of your choice. Open it and enjoy.
Notice I didn’t mention music much at all here. That is because Stream ToMe is not a great music utility. Playing music in Stream ToMe can be a bit frustrating as the program stops after every song. You can’t play a playlist or multiple songs. If you want to hear one song, fine. If you want a jukebox, forget it. Streaming video on the other hand is not a problem since most movies are at least 90 minutes.
There are some limitations. Protected video from the iTunes Store won’t play on Stream ToMe. On the flip side, Stream ToMe offers playback on a ton of different video types including; MOV, FLV, MP4, AVI, MPG, MKV, and WMV.
For $3 you can’t beat it if you are looking to stream movies. If you are looking to stream music I’d recommend a different app like ZumoCast.
