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iPad 2 expected to be released

As is always the case with gadgets and desired technological bits and pieces, the WWW is abuzz with lots of rumours as to the new Apple iPad, iPad 2.

When it will be announced, when it will be released, what it will have / not have, etc etc.

I would think that Facetime will definitely be included for the iPad this time around. Some other rumours I’d have no idea of (honesty is my policy icon wink Rumours: Apple iPad to be announced soon? ).

What are the iPad 2 rumours?

Crunchgear: More compact form factor, New size, SD card slot…
Read the Crunchgear round up of iPad rumours

PCWorld: Eyewitness spots front facing camera, Dual Core processor?
Read PCWorld on iPad 2

Slashgear: Front & rear cameras for Facetime, Faster processor, More powerful graphics…
Read Slashgear predictions

As usual, now we must play the waiting game…

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Screen Protectors

Not long ago I received a frantic call from my sister. She’s a principal / teacher of a small school with a composite all-age class.

Now that in itself is a challenge, but that wasn’t the reason for her panic.

Being from a remote location, the kids can sometimes be disadvantaged when it comes to technology. That was to be a thing of the past, given she had recently purchased an Apple iPad and a couple of Apple iPod touchs for class.

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iPad screen protector

“How do I protect the screens from scratches if they’re bumped, god forbid dropped or subjected to the usual classroom hysteria? Help!

Whilst Apple screens are built quite strong, it was a very valid concern given the kids age from little preschoolers up to 6th class. Just two days into them being in the classroom, there had already been some “incidents” – with one of the iPod touch screens displaying possible battle scars…

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iPod touch Screen film

Personally I put screen protectors on all my own gadgets – and usually only offer products that include screen protectors, so I’d never thought to source some screen protector kits by themselves. That is, until then … when my big sister put me on the job!

So if you too are surrounded by little ones who love to play iPod touch games, a clutzy partner who always drops your iPhone, or family members wrestling over who’s turn it is on the iPad, get some screen protectors.

They can offer peace of mind, knowing that your very expensive, shiny gadget should still have a touchscreen that you’re able to read – at least for the lifetime of the contract…

Unlike my sister, don’t learn this lesson the hard way!

Buy Screen Protectors

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iPhone Screen Protectors

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And most screen protectors bought from FunkyCoverz, come with a bonus iKlear Screen Cleaner sample.

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