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The new iPad – now with more than ever before!

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Although it has been a while since the new iPad came out, the surprises haven’t stopped just yet. With breakthrough retina display and all the features you loved, as well as some new additions, the new iPad wowed Apple enthusiasts around the world. But there was one more thing Apple had hidden under its belt – a bigger and better iPad.

The new iPad with Retina display traditionally comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. This allows for a significant amount of applications, documents, photos and other items to fit comfortably on the tablet’s drive. However, Apple wanted to do one better, so they came out with a fourth option – 128GB.

With 128GB, your iPad could rival your home computer for space. You can easily fit all of your emails and documents, music, photos and applications. Although it may not replace your computer for games or larger software, it is a great companion – perfect for on the train to work, while on holidays overseas or just whenever you are out and about.

Still not convinced? There are many other things the iPad has that beat other tablets and portable computer choices. The new iPad boasts retina display, an impressive 5mp iSight camera on back and a HD FaceTime camera on the front, 4G LTE data, an A5X processor with quad core graphics processing and iPad dictation. It is also available in white or black with lots of accessories on the market so you can personalise it to your tastes.

So, get a powerful computer that can fit in your bag – get the iPad with Retina Display! Small on size, big on power. Visit Apple dealer, Next Byte for more information or to buy one today. To find a store near you, call Next Byte on 1300 361 119 or visit the Contact Us and Locations page online.

Say hello to my little friend – accessories for your iPad mini

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Say hello to my little friend – accessories for your iPad mini

The iPad mini has been on the market for a few months now and millions now use the iPad’s little sister every day. Whether you are looking for a Christmas present or just want to get a few extras for yourself, purchasing some accessories for the iPad mini is a great way to protect it, add a little personalisation and make it more portable.

Here are just four essentials:

iPad mini Smart Cover

One of the essentials, just like the cover for the regular iPad, this cover attaches magnetically, protecting the screen. The cover instantly wakes the iPad when you open it and can also be folded into a stand. The iPad mini Smart Cover comes in a range of vibrant colours to suit any style and personality.

AppleCare Protection Plan

Although not really an accessory, this extra is the perfect addition to your iPad mini. This plan extends your repair coverage and technical support to two years from the original purchase of your iPad.

Stylus

The beauty of many of Apple’s products is their touch screen capabilities. However, sometimes you need something more precise than your finger and the feel of a pen in your hand can make all the difference. A stylus is the answer and with so many different kinds and colours, there’s something to suit everyone.

Carrying Bag

Although your smart cover will protect the iPad from most bumps and scratches, a carry bag is a great way to make it more portable and add an extra layer of protection. iPad bags come in many styles and colours and usually have extra pockets for other items like your stylus and day to day items like your wallet and car keys.

Apple retailer, Next Byte, has all of the above products and much more. As Australia’s largest and most awarded Apple Premium Reseller in Australia, you can trust you are in safe hands when you visit one of their stores. So head down to a Next Byte near you and get some iPad mini accessories today.

Why you should utilise an iPad for your business rather than a laptop

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Although you may do most of your work on a desktop computer in the office, sometimes it is handy to have something smaller and more portable for meetings and trips away from the office. While many choose to buy a laptop, a cost effective, high quality alternative is an iPad. Advantages over laptops include the price, portability and applications available on an iPad, keeping you connected in any situation.

Price

While iPads are not cheap, they are a lot less expensive than your basic laptop. While you may spend thousands on a laptop, an iPad can cost as little as $539, depending on the size and whether it comes with WiFi. An iPad is a cost effective solution offering similar features to a laptop, particularly if you already have a desktop computer to do your day-to-day work.

Portability

Most of the time, companies and growing businesses buy a laptop as a portable computer, as they often have a desktop computer in the office. While a laptop is portable and there are accessories to make transportation easier, an iPad can fit into almost any size bag and can come with you on almost any expedition, from a short drive down the road to a plane trip overseas. They are extremely portable, making them perfect for access to your documents and a computer while away from the office.

Applications

If you are worried that an iPad can’t compete with accessibility to everyday programs, don’t worry any more. iPads comes with a wide range of applications, including iPad versions of Microsoft Office and access to your emails so you can access your work easily. An iPad also has a calendar, an alarm clock, an inbuilt GPS and many other applications suitable for your company’s needs.

Other advantages of an iPad include its inbuilt camera, the iCloud for storing and wirelessly pushing content, the smart cover to keep the screen protected and a crystal clear retina display unlike any other mobile device on the market.

If you are looking to buy the new iPad, Next Byte is an Apple retailer who can help. Call 1300 361 119 or visit them online to find a store near you.

Less is more – the iPad mini

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Over the years, Apple has put an emphasis on making things smaller, without losing functionality. The iPod Shuffle is now so small it can sit neatly in the palm of your hand. The new iPhone, while longer, is thinner and lighter than ever. The MacBook Air is one of the thinnest laptops in existence. Apple’s next venture in “smallifying” is the new iPad mini.

The iPad mini is the fourth iPad incantation to come on the market. The new iPad came out on November 2, so if you are in the market for a tablet, want to upgrade or just want something that sits somewhere between your phone and tablet, read on to find out about the iPad mini’s specifications.

The look of the iPad mini is fairly similar to the older generations, except for the obvious difference in size. The iPad mini is 200mm high (7.87 inches), 134.7mm wide (5.3 inches) and 7.2mm thick (0.28inches). It weighs only 308g – almost half the weight of its predecessors – and comes in two colours, black and slate and white and silver.

Like the new iPhone, the iPad mini runs on the iOs6 operating system. Storage wise, you can choose from 16GB, 32GB and 64 GB. You can also choose between Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity. Both also have Bluetooth as standard.

One of the most popular things about the iPad is its camera function and applications. The iPad mini makes all of this easier with its size and specs, including the FaceTime HD Camera for video calls, the iSight Camera with 5MP photos, autofocus, geotagging and face detection and a 1080p HD video recorder. Built-in apps include Safari, FaceTime, ITunes, Maps and Siri.

For more information about the iPad mini, or to order one of the tablets, talk to Apple retailer Next Byte now. Simple call 1300 361 119 or visit a Next Byte near you.

The new iPad mini – the perfect Christmas gift

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Santa had better scrub up on his knowledge of gadgets, with the new and improved iPad mini set to be a popular feature on Christmas wish lists this December.

iSight cameraWith a 7.9 inch touch screen, the new release iPad mini has all the features of its larger predecessors, but in almost three quarters of the size.  This pint-sized pad offers the full iPad experience with HD colour display, a 5 megapixel iSight camera, wireless internet connection and up to 10 hours battery life.  It is light, thin and just small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, making it even more functional then before.

The iPad mini is entering the market in direct competition with other touch screen electronic readers and small tablets. But unlike its rivals, the bezel that frames the iPad mini screen is ultra thin. Usually, this frame stops the user’s thumb from resting on the edge of the touch screen and causing accidental page turns. But the new iPad mini features an innovation called thumb rejection which tells the software that if it senses a press on the edge of the screen that’s not really moving, that it’s safe to ignore it.

Thumb rejection software has made it possible to extend the screen out to the edge of the device and a thinner frame means the iPad mini screen is bigger than most other small tablets. This innovative solution has implemented perfectly and will also feature on the new release iPad 3.

With so much excitement building over the launch of the new iPad mini, Santa might as well go out and invest in his very own apple store in time for December 25th. At 134cm x 200cm, the new iPad mini is just the right size to fit in the average Christmas stocking.

Head to Apple dealer, Next Byte, to get the iPad mini this Christmas.

Why you should utilise an iPad for your business rather than a laptop

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Although you may do most of your work on a desktop computer in the office, sometimes it is handy to have something smaller and more portable for meetings and trips away from the office. While many choose to buy a laptop, a cost effective, high quality alternative is an iPad. Advantages over laptops include the price, portability and applications available on an iPad, keeping you connected in any situation.

Price

While iPads are not cheap, they are a lot less expensive than your basic laptop. While you may spend thousands on a laptop, an iPad can cost as little as $539, depending on the size and whether it comes with WiFi. An iPad is a cost effective solution offering similar features to a laptop, particularly if you already have a desktop computer to do your day-to-day work.

Portability

Most of the time, companies and growing businesses buy a laptop as a portable computer, as they often have a desktop computer in the office. While a laptop is portable and there are accessories to make transportation easier, an iPad can fit into almost any size bag and can come with you on almost any expedition, from a short drive down the road to a plane trip overseas. They are extremely portable, making them perfect for access to your documents and a computer while away from the office.

Applications

If you are worried that an iPad can’t compete with accessibility to everyday programs, don’t worry any more. iPads comes with a wide range of applications, including iPad versions of Microsoft Office and access to your emails so you can access your work easily. An iPad also has a calendar, an alarm clock, an inbuilt GPS and many other applications suitable for your company’s needs.

Other advantages of an iPad include its inbuilt camera, the iCloud for storing and wirelessly pushing content, the smart cover to keep the screen protected and a crystal clear retina display unlike any other mobile device on the market.

If you are looking to buy the new iPad, Next Byte is an Apple retailer who can help. Call 1300 361 119 or visit them online to find a store near you.

Store and share with an Apple drive

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Are you sick of running out of room on your iMac? Or maybe you just want one spot for all your files and documents? Maybe you need something to unify your Apple devices like your iPad, iPhone and Mac laptop? Your hard drive is full and you are sick of synching up your devices every few days, so maybe it’s time to consider purchasing a My Book Live Hard Drive.

A My Book Live Hard Drive is a wireless device that can store all your files and Apple devices documents in the one place. It is great for backing up files, for unloading files that are taking up too much space and for synching your devices in a simple and convenient way. It can link with a wide variety of Apple devices so you can have everything in one place. No more synching from one thing to another or pesky cords all over the place, the My Book Live Hard Drive makes it smooth and seamless.

Another advantage to the My Book Live Hard Drive is that it is like a cloud storage device so you can back up and access your files and documents anywhere in your house. It is a private device that allows you to store and share everything on your tablets, smartphones and other connected devices. If you want a song from your iPhone on your iMac, just share it over, or if you want a document sent from your iMac to your iPad, stick on the hard drive and you can access it.

If you want somewhere to back up and store all your files from all your Apple devices, consider buying a My Book Live Hard Drive today. Apple retailer, Next Byte, stocks a number of storage solutions including the My Book Live Hard Drive, so check them out online or visit a store near you today and say goodbye to cords, wires and synching!

Next Byte Cairns – all your Apple needs in one place!

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While most people head to an Apple store when something goes wrong with their MacBook Air or iPad 2, more and more are turning to Australian Apple retailer, Next Byte, for all their Apple related problems and purchases. Next Byte has stores all over Australia, from Tasmania and Western Australia to New South Wales and Queensland. Their most recent expansion has found them in one of Queensland’s most famous cities, Cairns.

The new Next Byte store in Cairns Central offers all the services you need when it comes to buying, protecting, fixing and upgrading your Apple products. Their staff are dedicated to offering you the best advice and products available, with qualified Apple professionals and technicians within store. The store features over 20 specialised in home and in store services for all your Apple problems, including the iConcierge Academy, group training courses and great deals you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

Like every Next Byte store, you can see and experience Apple’s entire product range when you come to visit. Whether you want to check out the new iPad, the iPhone 4S or anything in the new Mac range, they have it all. They even have a wide range of accessories so you can personalise your Apple device. As an authorized Telstra dealer, Next Byte can also get your iPad or iPhone connected to Australia’s fastest mobile network, Telstra Next G Network.

So, for all your Apple needs, head down to the newest addition in the Next Byte Family, Next Byte Cairns. The Apple retailer prides themselves on being the largest and most awarded Apple Premium Reseller in Australia, offering solutions to all your problems and questions. Visit them online or call 1300 361 119 to contact the Cairns Central store today.

Apple’s iCloud – what can it do for me?

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The word “cloud” is being thrown around the news and advertisements all the time these days. Although it seems as though everyone knows exactly what a cloud is, many of us don’t and sit pondering exactly why we should be interested in something that floats through the sky. Put simply, a cloud is a term used for storing information somewhere separate from your personal computer that can be accessed remotely via other devices and computers. It allows you to back up and access files, photos, music and much more wherever and whenever you want without the need to physically plug in your computer or similar device and sync it up.

 

Apple recently released its version of a cloud, the iCloud. It stores all your documents wirelessly and pushes them to your Apple devices as well as any Windows computer if necessary. It can connect to your Mac laptop and computer, your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and even your PC. It allows you to keep your contacts, email and calendars up to date across all your devices without the drama of syncing or management.

 

Some of the features of the iCloud include 5GB of free storage and easy setup. It only takes a few steps to get started, from plugging in your device, turning on iCloud, customising your settings and finally allowing automatic downloads. Once this is complete, iCloud will operate automatically, so you can sit back and relax. If you buy a new Apple device like an iPhone or iPad, the iCloud is entirely compatible, as they all come with the operating system iOS5, or OS X Lion for Mac computer and laptops.

 

One company that offers the iCloud and other Apple products is Australian company, Next Byte. The Apple retailer can help with everything Apple related, from purchasing an iPhone to fixing your Mac laptop. For more information, take a look online or head in to a store near you and get your files in the clouds today!

5 Reasons You Should By An iPad

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Apple products have always been popular for their bright colours and modern design. As one of the top competitors, Apple sells millions of products every year, ranging from computers and tablets to digital music players and phones.

The iPad 2 was released earlier in the year with much excitement. Apple fans looked forward to a new design and added features in the tablet and below you can read the top five reasons why you should buy an iPad 2 today:

  1. User friendly
    The iPad 2 is fairly simple with a touch screen and design much like the iPhone, just on a bigger scale. Many people choose the iPad over other tablets due to the fact that it uses applications that are recognisable with many built in before purchase.
  2. Thinner
    It’s thinner than the old iPad but also thinner than most tablets on the market. The iPad 2 is just 8.8 millimetres thin and weighs as little as 601 grams making it feel almost like air.
  3. AirPrint and AirPlay
    You can stream your music, photos and videos wirelessly to your HDTV and speakers through either Apple TV or AirPlay through the Wi-Fi network. You can also use the AirPrint function to print your emails, photos, web pages and documents straight from your iPad to a printer.
  4. Wi-Fi and 3G
    The iPad 2 comes with both 3G and Wi-Fi so that if you can’t use one, there is always the other. It is built with advanced wireless technology and is also available with 3G connectivity on either the Telstra or Optus Wireless networks.
  5. Smart Cover

When you pick up your iPad don’t forget to also purchase a Smart Cover. This cover stays perfectly in place and protects your screen without adding any extra bulk to your tablet. When you close the cover your iPad will automatically go to sleep and will wake up again when you open it. The cover comes in 10 bright colours so you can choose the style that suits you.

One retailer that stocks Apple products in Australia like the tablet is Next Byte. They’re a national iPad retailer, employing a team of qualified Apple professionals so you can get the right assistance when you need it. So if you think an iPad is right for you, check out Next Byte’s website to find a store near you.