It’s not a laptop. If you are a power Word or Excel user, the iPad isn’t going to cut the mustard. Even though Apples latest version of Apple Works, now called Pages will export files in a Microsoft compatible format, you just can’t type fast enough on the iPad if you need to be typing all day. I found the pop up, on-screen keypad much better than the one on my iPhone, and definitely useable to return emails and write a short note, but I wouldn’t want to do my work for TONEAudio on the iPad. (Though it is really handy to jot down listening notes.)

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Thieves are accessing personal financial information using the old-fashioned smash-and-grab method, but what they're grabbing are point-of-sale terminals, not merchandise.

CBC-TV's Marketplace has learned that many retailers are not helping the situation because they leave valuable information on the terminals where customers swipe their debit and credit cards when paying for purchases instead of wiping the data each night as they're supposed to.

"Gripe Line reader Joel wrote in with a complaint eerily similar to that of Gripe Line reader John, who was asked to pay service fees for a brand-new laptop that was shipped to him with defective hardware. Also faced with the prospect of having to pay more to get a working version of a brand-new product, Joel wondered whether this was part of a disturbing trend."

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"Adaptec always wanted to grow beyond its core adapter business - to be greater than the sum of its parts - but it only managed to serially underachieve, never fully breaking out of the adapter market in which it felt confined."

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Joey Roth is providing a pair of ceramic speakers. Taking a green approach to the design only the electronic components of the speakers contain any plastic.

"The Ceramic Speakers connect directly to iPods and other digital music players to form an elegant, minimal music system. Their sound becomes even more dynamic when paired with a turntable and a phono pre-amp. They also connect directly to computers, laptops and televisions, providing a vast improvement over built-in speakers."

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Do not miss the once a year opportunity to grow your business.

Name: Apple Reseller Summit 2010
Date: July 12th, 2010
Location: Toronto
To register: http://www.channelnext.ca/register.php?ref=1057

Overview: For the third year, the Apple Reseller Summit is expected to attract the top 50 Apple VARS across Canada to network with over 50 Apple third-party vendors.  This year we are increasing the number of vendors from 35 well over 50 vendors, just for the reseller-only event. The event is FREE for authorized Apple Resellers to attend including access to all activities, food and drinks. Hotel accommodation is NOT included. A special group rate is available for you to stay over night at the same hotel as the conference. Most resellers will be staying overnight to enjoy the various hospitality suites throughout the evening. Several Apple resellers will be joining us from Europe and USA to connect with the vendors especially at the next day's AppleExpo. Rooms in the conference hotel are limited so book early.

Name: AppleExpo 2010 (Mac and Iphone business and professional End-Users)
Date: July 13th, 2010
Location: Toronto
To register: If you registered for the Reseller Summit, you do NOT need to re-register for the AppleExpo. If you are not attending the Reseller Summit, then please register at www.appleexpo.ca All employees of Apple Resellers are welcomed to attend. Use the priority code AAR100.

Overview: This year will be much larger as we move to the Toronto Convention Centre. Over 150 vendors are expected with over 5,000 attendees. There will be more vendors attending the AppleExpo than the Reseller Summit. There will be a VIP Channel Lounge for the resellers, distributors, industry experts and vendors to connect. The resellers will have exclusive access to the Expo between 10 am and noon. The end-users arrive at Noon and the event ends at 4pm. There will be an after-expo farewell reception. Several Apple Resellers, especially in the Toronto area will be exhibiting at the AppleExpo to meet the thousands of end-users.