Mike got his hands on an iiView M1Touch, another tablet computer on the marketplace, but this one has only been released in Asia (still confirming a launch date in North America). Is it an iPad alternative? Well, it definitely looks like a giant iPhone with an 11 inch screen, but I don't think Apple will be threatened by this new device. iiView is a Hong Kong company founded in 2006 by inventor and businessman Mr. Cyril Alonzo. 

The M1Touch runs on Windows 7 Premium and packs an Intel Atom N450 processor. Plus, this device has a 1.3 megapixel camera on its left bezel. You can get this tablet for as low as $499 USD for the 160 GB hard drive model with 1 GB of RAM and WiFi only. Or, splurge a little and get the 250GB hard drive model with 2GB RAM and WiFi for $699.

Deidra Jones, President of Pocket Cocktails, has been busy creating and developing multi-purpose apps for the past two years. Her apps range from cocktail recipes to how-to-get six-pack abs to teaching your dog new tricks. For just $0.99 per app, you can learn how to make yummy Cosmos and balance it with 60 seconds of ab work. Not a bad combo for two bucks. 

What is your techie mission?

To create applications for mainstream users to enjoy. Most of the early adopters for new technology were hard-core tech geeks. But now that has changed with mothers, aunts, and even your grandfathers are adopting and embracing the latest in technology. We aim to create apps that everyday folks can use and enjoy with their friends and families.

Who’s your techie role model

Steve Jobs - CEO of Apple Inc. Certainly he will go down in history as the man who brought apps to mobile. He's been at the forefront of countless milestones of sea change, including the infamous "1984" commercial, the original Macintosh 128K, Pixar, iPod, iPhone and now iPad. Its true genius to give people what they want BEFORE they know what they want.

The Food Network Blackberry App takes all the content from reality and cooking shows on the Food Network Canada and puts it literally at your fingertips. This app is free so if you like to cook and you have a Blackberry, this is for you.

Pros:

For the past two weeks, the tech world and much of the mainstream media has been working itself into a froth over "Antennagate", otherwise known as the iPhone 4's antenna dropping signal strength when held a certain way.

Today Apple CEO Steve Jobs held a press conference to address the growing PR nightmare of Antennagate, and while he didn't issue anything like a complete "mea culpa", he did say that there is a problem and that Apple is going to offer solutions to its customers.

Apple just rolled out iOS 4.0.1 yesterday, which Jobs claims will give a more accurate indication of true signal strength. Additionally, the company will issue a free case to anyone who bought the phone, and those who already bought a case will receive a refund. Customers who return an undamaged iPhone 4 within 30 days of purchase will receive a full refund.

Jobs also pointed out that this antenna problem was by no means isolated to the iPhone 4. In fact practically any smartphone will exhibit the same behaviour, and Jobs pointed to the small number of iPhone 4 users and a very low rate of returns as indicative of how he saw the problem being blown out of proportion.

Jobs also noted there is a small flaw in the proximity sensor which will also be addressed in the iOS 4.0.1 update. He also noted the white iPhone 4 is due to arrive on July 30th, and both models will be available in Canada at that time.