Links for Monday January 24th, 2011
iPad to come to India on January 28th: Better late than never? I think that Apple needs to get a lot more aggressive in getting its products distributed in every country around the world, or Android is really going to start eating their lunch.
Super Bowl XLV, Packers and Steelers, is one for history books: Peter King, on the Bears performance in yesterday's NFC title game:
"There's no question that the defense did its part, allowing only 14 points in 13 Green Bay offensive drives. (The winning points game from a B.J. Raji interception return for touchdown in the fourth quarter.) Point of emphasis here: Green Bay had the ball 34 times against the Bears in three games this year, not including three kneel-down series. Chicago held the Packers to five touchdowns and 41 points total. That's winning defense.
That means the Chicago offense, which scored 13, 3 and 14 points, respectively (not including a Devin Hester punt return for touchdown in the first meeting), just didn't do its job. Thirty offensive points in three games. Awful.
Couldn't agree more. Here's hoping for a better 2011.
Dell Venue review: Engadget gives the new Dell Android phone an 8 out 10, but notes this caveat:
"Even the Venue's headphone mode isn't perfect -- we get a fair amount of static noise when our earphones are plugged in; whereas our other phones produce a much cleaner audio through the same buds. Audiophiles need not apply here."
You've got to be kidding me. That sounds like it would be absolutely maddening in practice.
Tim Cook’s Auburn Commencement: Joining Apple best decision he ever made: Great, inspiring speech.
Apple Calls Android Tablets 'Vapor' - and It Isn't Just Hot Air: This is why I'm skeptical of the supposed February 17th launch date for the Motorola Xoom.