Peggle HD launched today 8/25/11 for $2.99

Peggle is now available on the app store.

Popcap Games announced yesterday that Peggle HD would launch 8/25/11 at a reduces price of $2.99.

Logitech Joystick for iPad

Logitech will be launching a new Joystick accessory for your iPad.

The joystick looks like other ones that have launched before it using suction cups to hang on and has a twirlly design to keep the joystick moving and centered.  The new accessory will be launched soon and will cost $19.00 you can preorder it now oh and comes with a caring pouch.

What tablet has the best battery life?

CNET has done and extensive battery life test all most of the popular tablets out.
Lets start of by saying YES iPad is the winner!!  But surprisingly iPad 1 beats out the iPad 2.
CNET tests these tables by playing the same movie (Toy Story 3) at the same resolution and and similar brightness.

For the full report check out CENT.

Battlefield 3 iPad Screenshot & Video

Everyone knows Battlefield 3 is coming soon.  But did you know EA is working on an iPad version.
Check out these screen shots and get excited.

Video of iPad version at around 2:06

Popular Rage HD Free

The very popular game Rage HD is now free. I am not sure how long this is for but pick this up while you can.

Vudu jumps to iPad, expands distribution | Media Maverick - CNET News

Vudu jumps to iPad, expands distribution | Media Maverick - CNET News

Vudu decided to offer a browser-based iPad feature rather than an app. This way, the company doesn't have to pay Apple's subscription fees.

(Credit: Greg Sandoval)

NEW YORK--Vudu is making itself available on iPad, a move that will help the streaming-video service expand distribution and keep pace with market leader Netflix.

Vudu said in a joint statement with parent company and retailing powerhouse Wal-Mart Stores that beginning tomorrow iPad owners can access Vudu through their browsers. That's right, this is not an app, so don't look for Vudu in Apple's App store.

Wal-Mart and Vudu said they have created a new "navigation experience" for iPad users who visit the service online. Through the new feature, iPad owners can rent or purchase one of Vudu's 20,000 movies and TV shows. Renting or purchasing Vudu's videos via the iPad works the same as it does on a PC and the prices are the same. One problem with Vudu, as with Netflix and all streaming-video services, is that you can't watch if you can't connect to the Web. No taking the video with you on airplanes or on the subway.

Another issue is that Vudu hasn't secured licenses to offer Disney films on the iPad.

Offering a browser experience helps Wal-Mart avoid paying the 30 percent cut that Apple charges publishers of apps that offer content, such as video, music, and magazines.

The new feature is the latest way Wal-Mart is expanding the number of methods through which users can access Vudu. Edward Lichty, Vudu's general manager, said in an interview that Vudu is now compatible with more than 300 devices, including the PlayStation 3 video game console, Web-connected TVs, and Blu-ray players.

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That could help, considering that Netflix, the top streaming-video subscription service on the Web, is off to a massive lead in terms of the number of devices that enable users to watch the company's Web video streams on their home TV sets. Offering ubiquitous access is one of the ways Netflix was able to jump out to such a big lead.

Lichty said that the Web-video market is so new and is growing so fast that there's plenty of room for both Netflix, a subscription service, and Vudu, which rents and sells movies on a per-title basis.

"Most of our customers are also Netflix customers," Lichty said. "The preponderance of our consumption are titles that Netflix does not stream. And they won't stream. I think it's unlikely that new-release home video window is going to become available for subscription."

Ed Lichty, Vudu's general manager, says that the service can coexist with Netflix, adding that many Vudu visitors use it to supplement Netflix's streaming library.

(Credit: Greg Sandoval/CNET)

That's a nice way of saying that Netflix's streaming service can't offer most of the newest and hottest titles and Vudu can.

Wal-Mart, known for its warehouse-like stores, wood pallets, and bulk buying has earned a lackluster record in online retailing. Late in the day it was reported by Digital Music News that the merchant had informed partners it would close its much ignored MP3 music download store, which was opened in 2003. That same year, Wal-Mart tried competing with Netflix and played the part of Goliath to Netflix's David.

In that case, Walmart tried to build a rival DVD-by-mail business but shut it down after only a couple of years.

What Wal-Mart says is different this time is Vudu, which the merchant acquired 18 months ago. Vudu began as a struggling set-top box maker that morphed into a software company that helped connect TVs to the Web. Wal-Mart will promote Vudu's iPad feature through its stores and the many other ways the retailer connects with consumers. Wal-Mart certainly has the size and war chest to carry on the fight against Netflix.

For the 2011 fiscal year which ended January 31, Wal-Mart generated $421 billion in revenue. For all of 2010, Netflix generated $2.1 billion in total revenue.

Update August 10 at 3:44 a.m. PT: Added news on shuttering of Wal-Mart's MP3 store.

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20090165-261/vudu-jumps-to-ipad-expands-distribution/#ixzz1UdN9R0um

How to delete Gmail on iPad

Gmail users who updated their iPhones, and iPod touches, to the latest version of the iPhone operating system (called iOS now) might be experiencing a little dejavu. By default you can't delete messages from your Gmail account on your iPhone/iPod touch running iOS 4. Luckily, you can revert back to the old deleting behavior pretty easily.

Here you can see my Gmail account with the iOS 4 default setting. Swiping an email message reveals an 'Archive' button (which used to be a delete button). You can move an email message to the Trash folder manually... but that is far too many steps.

Launch the Settings app

To turn off message archiving just tap on the Settings app and select "Mail, Contacts, Calendars." This will list all the email account you have on your iPhone under the 'Account' section. Tap on your Gmail account.

Turn off Archive Messages

This is what your Gmail account settings should look like (roughly). Tap on the On/Off switch next to "Archive Messages." Now you can delete emails like a mad man.

Deleting like the good old days

Zombie Gunship iPad Review

Zombie Gunship is decent copy the Call Of Duty AC-130 game play.  You are the gunner in the aircraft AC-130 with some major artillery at your disposal.  Your job is to take out all the Zombies and provide an escape route for the People.

 

Story: There really isn't much story here in this game.  But this is a one of the games you just pickup and play for 10 minutes or so.  So lack of a story doesn't really hurt this game.

Game Play: If you have played any of the Call of Duties with the AC-130 levels you will pick this right up.  But for those who haven't you will not have any problems either.  You only control the guns on the AC-130 while it flies around the bunker that all the people are trying to escape to.  You need to shot the Zombies before they kill the people or get to the bunker.  Your game ends if you kill 3 people or let a Zombie reach the bunker.  Controls are easy and the you have different zoom levels depending on the type of gun you are using.

Graphics and Sound: The graphics in this game are ok. First you are using a thermal vision to see the Zombies and people below so graphics are pretty much just black and white.  You are also very high up in the AC-130 so Zombies look very small.  You can also see some jaggy edges and low resolutions due to this being an upscaled iPhone game.  But the thermal vision effects do a good job of hiding these problems.  Sound is good I like the sounds of the guns and the callouts on the radio sound real enough.

Lasting Appeal: First off the game only has one map :( . I really think it could use a couple more maps to keep things more visually stimulating.  But the Zombie and People spawns are different every game.  To keep you going in the game you earn coins.  These coins can be used to purchase guns and gun improvements.  It is fun upgrading the guns but so far I don't see a big difference when I upgrade them.  There is raking using game center so you can keep track of how you and your friends are doing.  There is nno multiplayer game play at this time.

Final Thoughts: I bought this game because it had some good reviews and was only $0.99.  But I keep playing because i love blowing up Zombies.  I don't think this game will keep me interested for the long term, but I am getting my $ worth.  I would recommend this game if you like Zombie games and you liked the Call of Duty AC-130 game play.

iTunes $0.99
Muchipad.com finial score:

Story	N/A
Game Play	9
Graphics	7
Lasting Appeal	7
Grand Total	7.6

Google + now available on iPad

Google + is now available on the iPad through the Google + app.
It looks like this is just the iPhone app that has been made available to iPad.
But before this morning even the iPhone app didn't work on the iPad.