Apple iPad: review (13)
The iPad so far has split opinions right down the middle. � Is it closer to a netbook or an e-reader? Does it have word processing capability? If so, how would I type? What about entertainment? It�s a medley of questions for one of Apple�s great leap forward. And its purchase will warrant some serious thinking, when it does drop into Malaysian market.
Design Apple iPad
The iPad is a touchscreen tablet, with three models that connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi (16GB for USD $499 USD, 32GB for $599 USD and 64GB for $699 USD). And three that use a combination of Wi-Fi and AT&T's 3G wireless (16GB for $629 USD, 32GB for $729 USD, and 64GB for $829 USD, and a data subscription).
Multimedia Apple iPad
The iPad has iPod functionality, access to Youtube and a built-in Videos app to start off the multimedia functions. HD quality videos are especially enjoyable with the iPad�s screen. Apple still limits the iPad with mpeg-4 formats, so convert those videos before syncing them in. Audio quality is no different from the iPhone or iPod, offering good audio quality. Throwing in quality headphones will improve your experience as well. Photo albums are supported by multi-touch, every photo folder can be expanded using the pinch movement. The expanded thumbnails can be preview and tapping those thumbnails will blow the photos up to full screen. The photos can be flipped through. With Apple�s strategy to turn its mobile devices into gaming platform, the iPad receives the same treatment. The app store has thousands of games scaled to fit the iPad. We tested out Iron Man 2 and Dungeon Hunter, and we enjoyed good graphics and response time from the iPad. There will be a sense of frustration when working the touch controls. But expect to spend an entire afternoon grinding away at the numerous titles available in the App store.
Harvest: Massive Encounter – survival strategy game
Harvest: Massive Encounter is an awesome (and I mean AWESOME) real time td and strategy game by Oxeye Game Studio. The game is not your usual tower defense type, but a unique, amazing and epic experience!
Story
Gold rush! Yeah, gold rush in space! Everyone wants to be rich. You also head the opportunity but there are the nasty aliens who stay between you and your success!
Gameplay
Truly epic! But lets start at the beginning. The game starts with a small base with two power plants and some power links. Yep, everything needs energy, so the player will build power plants and links most of the time. The mining is very important, cause it’s the only way to obtain money. And depending on the mode the player will need to build its defense structures - lasers and missile turrets. The lasers are really cool – you can link them to obtain a high-power beam. scoop!!