United Airlines used iPad for Navigation 2012 Latest image

United Airlines pilots to use iPad for navigation Latest image 2012.
United Airlines said Tuesday it was replacing the hefty flight manuals and chart books its pilots have long used with 11,000 iPads carrying the same data.

United Airlines said Tuesday it was replacing the hefty flight manuals and chart books its pilots have long used with 11,000 iPads carrying the same data.
The 1.5 pound (0.7 kilogram) iPad will take the place of about 38 pounds (17 kilograms) of paper instructions, data and charts pilots have long used to help guide them, parent company United Continental Holdings said.
The popular tablet computer will carry the Mobile FliteDeck software app from Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary which provides navigation tools for air, sea and land.
"The paperless flight deck represents the next generation of flying," said Captain Fred Abbott, United's senior vice president of flight operations.
"The introduction of iPads ensures our pilots have essential and real-time information at their fingertips at all times throughout the flight."
It will be supplied to all pilots on United and Continental flights; the two carriers merged in 2010.
United is the second major US carrier to adopt the iPad as a key pilot flight aid.
In May Alaska Airlines also adopted it, after the Federal Aviation Administration okayed the iPad for cockpit use.
United estimates that using the iPad will save 16 million sheets of paper a year, and that the lighter load it represents will save 326,000 gallons (1.2 million liters) in fuel.
"With iPad, pilots are able to quickly and efficiently access reference material without having to thumb through thousands of sheets of paper and reduce clutter on the flight deck," the company said.
(c) 2011 AFP

10 Tablets That Can Challenge iPad2

Apple iPad 2 Rivals: 10 Tablets That Can Challenge the Market Leader

Apple's iPad 2 has become an unbridled success in the tablet market. No other mobile device in the space, including the Motorola Xoom, has been able to appeal to consumers and enterprise customers in the same way the iPad 2 has. Looking ahead, most analysts agree that Apple's tablet will dominate that market and fend off Android's growth. But that doesn't mean there aren't compelling alternatives currently available or launching soon for consumers and enterprise users who don't necessarily want to get their hands on an iPad 2. Those alternatives, which range from other tablets to lightweight notebooks, offer something unique that might catch a customer's eye. Flip through the following slides to find out which devices, both available now and launching soon, might just suit the fancy of those customers who have balked at the idea of buying an iPad 2 and want to use another mobile device while they're on the road, at home or traveling on a plane.

HP TouchPad

The HP TouchPad is scheduled to hit store shelves on July 1. And when it does, it just might end up being a fine alternative to Apple's iPad 2. The reason for that is its unique feature set, including the ability to tap an HP smartphone against it to transfer content. Combine that with a vastly improved webOS along with the promise of full multitasking, and the TouchPad might catch the eye of those who don't want an iPad 2.

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook performed relatively well in the last quarter, with 500,000 units shipped. Although it might not hold up well against the iPad 2 for consumers, it has found a welcoming market in the enterprise. The BlackBerry PlayBook works well when it's integrated with a BlackBerry smartphone, and with a 7-inch display it's designed to be mobile. For enterprise users, it's a fine alternative to the iPad 2

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is already being called the best Android tablet on the market. Because of that, it becomes an obvious alternative to Apple's iPad 2 for those who don't necessarily want to get caught up with an iOS-based device and would rather opt for an Android tablet. The Galaxy Tab's 10.1-inch display is slightly larger than the 9.7-inch option on the iPad 2, which might appeal to those who want a large display to enjoy entertainment content.

Apple MacBook Air

Although Apple won't say so, the iPad 2 and MacBook Air compete against each other. Apple's MacBook Air comes with a lightweight and thin footprint that will appeal to those who want to be mobile. Thanks to its Mac OS X installation, users will be able to have access to apps in the Mac App Store, as well as more-capable programs not found on iOS. Mac OS X "Lion," which is scheduled to launch next month, will bring multitouch gestures to the platform, helping the MacBook Air appeal to those seeking hands-on functionality.

Sony S1

Sony is expected to launch the S1 tablet this fall. The device will come with a 9.4-inch screen and run Android. But what makes it compelling is Sony's decision to include its Qriocity music and movie service with the device, as well as access to PlayStation Suite, a platform that will allow users to play old PlayStation games on the tablet. Will the S1 take out the iPad 2? Probably not. But it might catch on with some consumers.

Sony S2

In addition to the S1, Sony is planning to launch its S2 tablet later this year as well. That device will come with two 5.5-inch displays that can be used in conjunction or separately, bringing a unique experience to the tablet market. Moreover, the device will feature a clamshell design, allowing users to fold one display over the other for simple mobility. On paper, the S2 sounds like a compelling alternative to the iPad 2.

Apple iPhone 4

Although there are undoubtedly many folks who have both a smartphone and a tablet, there are others who have instead decided to get one or the other. For those people, choosing an iPhone 4 rather than an iPad 2 might not be such a bad idea. After all, Apple's smartphone boasts the same operating system as the iPad and features the same touch-screen functionality. Even better, it combines that with the ability to place calls. If a consumer wants a single mobile device, choosing the iPhone 4 is a fine idea.

HP Pavilion dm3t Laptop

If users want to be more productive while on the go, HP's Pavilion dm3t notebook could help them achieve that goal. The device comes with a 13.3-inch display and runs Windows 7. It has a 1.2GHz Intel processor and 320GB of storage. The best part is the device, which will offer far more functionality than the iPad 2, has a starting price of $499.99, the same price as the entry-level iPad 2 with only 16GB of storage.

Toshiba Thrive

The Toshiba Thrive could be one of the more compelling of the upcoming alternatives to the iPad 2. The device, which is scheduled to launch in July, comes with a 10.1-inch display and will run Android 3.1. It has both a front- and rear-facing camera and offers the ability to connect USB devices to it that can be managed with a built-in file manager. Although it's WiFi-only at launch, its starting price of $429.99 for 8GB and $479.99 for 16GB of storage makes it a cheaper option than Apple's iPad 2.

                     

Samsung Series 5 Chromebook

Samsung's Series 5 Chromebook won't necessarily appeal to every customer out there. A solid argument can be made that the iPad 2 is a better device. But if certain folks don't want to join the iOS craze and would prefer to try something new, going with the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is just fine. The device is small, easily mobile and, as long as a Web connection is always available, some buyers could find it the best way yet to capitalize on the cloud.

                       

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250 best iPad apps: books

Ebooks are a popular pastime on Apple's iPad. We continue our look at the 250 best iPad apps with the best book apps.

Apps like The History of Jazz are like coffee table books for your iPad. 

Reading e-books is one of the most popular uses for an iPad. Here are five of the best e-book readers and a few e-book apps that are well worth reading.

1. Kindle (free)
The main competition for Apple’s iBooks app is Amazon’s impressive Kindle app. It will sync your books with your Kindle e-reader if you have one and also syncs across your other devices. Like iBooks, Kindle allows you to annotate and highlight your books but it will also show you popular highlights from other readers.

2. iBooks (free)
Unusually for a free Apple-made app, iBooks doesn’t come pre-installed on the iPad. Once you’ve downloaded it, however, you’ll have access to Apple’s iBookstore, including more than 18,000 free e-books. The app functions well though the design is a matter of taste. As is the case with a lot of Apple’s apps, it has fake real world touches, such as pretend wooden shelves and dummy pages under the one you’re reading.

3. txtr (free)
Though perhaps not as slick as some other e-readers, txtr is one of the few e-book apps in the App Store that will accept books that are protected with Adobe digital rights management software. The app is German, however, so don’t be surprised to find that the store within the app is filled with non-English titles.

4. Kobo (free)
Thought not as well known as Amazon, Kobo’s e-book store distinguishes itself with a focus on social reading and ‘game’ elements, offering you badges for completing certain tasks within your books. Whether that encourages people to read more or not remains to be seen but it’s an interesting and unusual approach.

5. Marvel Comics (free)
Books can be comic books too and comics tend to look better on an iPad screen than they do on an e-reader. There are plenty of free titles but you’ll have to pay for some of the classics. If you’re not a Marvel fan, there’s also a DC comics app.

6. Our Choice (£2.99)
Created by Push Pop Press, a company set up by two former Apple engineers, this app really shows what the future of books could look like. Their first title is a revised version of Al Gore’s 2009 book about the environment and it has been augmented with video, interactive charts and fun touches such as blowing into the iPad’s microphone to trigger a demo of wind power. The full screen images look wonderful and there is plenty to explore.
The best of the rest
The Elements (£7.99)
This interactive guide to the periodic table features glorious images and cleverly uses multi-touch controls for navigation. Essential not just for science buffs but for anyone who wants to see what e-books can be.
Life Wonders of the World (£5.99)
Fifty wonders of the world presented with beautiful photography in this app by Life magazine.
The Heart and the Bottle (£3.49)
This beautifully illustrated children’s book, narrated by Helena Bonham-Carter, comes with plenty of hidden tricks and interactive elements for young readers to explore.
The History of Jazz (£2.99)
A stylish app that rethinks the coffee table book, bringing together photos, audio clips and video to help tell the story of jazz.
Phaidon Design Classics (£11.99)
In print this book sells for £100 so this version, re-imagined for the iPad, is a bargain. There are 1,000 design classics detailed within and presented in a well-designed interface.
Solar System (£7.99)
From the same people who made The Elements, this app provides a fascinating guide to the solar system. It’s another app that shows what the iPad is capable of.
Commando Comics for iPad (free)
Men of a certain age will have fond memories of the Commando comics. Now they can build their collection on the iPad, with four free issues upon registering the app.