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[2 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 1,209 views]

Sometimes waiting does indeed pay off. Whereas you could have purchased a 64GB iPad w/ wifi and 3G for $699 when it first shipped back in March, you hung tough and now you can get one for $649 — for …

Games, Mobile, Reviews, how to »

[31 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,464 views]

Whether or not NFL players and owners reconciled, Madden NFL 12 would have arrived to scratch that itch. To date, the reviews have positive, very positive — more plays (2,500), better gameplay + graphics and expanded franchise management. Is it …

Deals, Mobile »

[27 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 3,096 views]

Back to school buying has reached a fever pitch, but the one thing you won’t find at a discount is the iPad 2. Until now that is. Although Walmart’s mark downs are tiny, the bundles and cheap accessories on offer …

Deals, Mobile »

[26 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,186 views]

Regular Fairer Platform readers know I’m a big iHome fan — there are three (two iP90s) in our home and we give them as gifts. That said, whenever I find a good deal on these stylish, high-quality clock + radio …

Mac, Mobile, Software »

[23 Aug 2011 | 2 Comments | 1,805 views]

Although social bookmarking services — think Digg, Delicious and FriendFeed — are in decline, likely the terminal kind, cloud + app alternatives are the flavor of the hour. My favorite, however, is Evernote and it’s just gotten a big, whole …

Games, Mobile »

[19 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,234 views]

It’s a post apocalyptic world out there. Well, it is in this latest first person shooter and the slaughter (lots of slaughter) is available for free, but only for a limited time and only on the iTunes App Store.
Genetically modified …

Mobile, Music, movies, TV, Software »

[12 Aug 2011 | One Comment | 2,641 views]

More content arriving on the iPad is always welcome. However, another way to move the stuff I’ve already got from here to there, while worth a look, isn’t a cause for excitement. So, is it a better way get video …

Mobile »

[11 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,125 views]

In general, the problem with Apple rumors and product mockups is that they’re poorly thought through and half-baked. The Fairer Platform repeats — it’s just good sport — this the rumorological dross in the same breathless stammer as other Apple …

Mobile, Software »

[8 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 7,580 views]

Get your geek on, Star Wars fans! Although my initial reaction to this app was, “Ugh, a blatant commercial come on,” it’s too cool not to love. Or, put another way, I am a total sucker for anything from “Long, …

Deals, Mobile »

[8 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,120 views]

Tempted by the “cheap” Android tablet you see advertised online? Take a deep breath and consider an Apple Certified Factory Refurbished iPad first, which comes with free shipping, a full + extendible AppleCare warranty. And, the icing on the digital …