*Only Wi-Fi models of the futuristic semi-laptopable computer will go on sale that Saturday, while ones with 3G networks will be released later in the month.
Details on the new features:
- Super VGA mode, mainly for browsing the internet
- 8 x 6 Official iPad Microfiber Cleaning cloth, which can double as a napkin
- Mii-like avatars
- Adult (18+) Apps
The iPads will run you a pretty penny at: $499 for the 16-gigabyte version, $599 for the 32-gig version and $699 for the 64
PAO knows what it’s like to be a HE-MAN. We’re rough, tough and can’t get enough – which is why we only brush our pearly-whites with the most potent paste on the planet. Our Senior Editor Altos Manfressian is a big fan of the Scotch flavor – saying “it give good buzz. I like buzz before sleep time!”. Midwest correstpondent Billy Bo Ray Joejoe Ramrod claims “Bourbon is the best, gets the babes all bubbly, yall!”.
PAO had exclusive hands on time with the Google Universe back in 2009
Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET, Google will make an announcement related to its Android smartERphone operating system.
It’s expected to be the launch of Google’s Universe phone — the company’s first full-on leap into the smartERphone fray and one that will put the online giant toe-to-toe with the current hot phone of the market, the iPhone.
Google scheduled the announcement for the day before the annual Consumer Electronics Show — the Super Bowl of the technology world. In doing so, the tech giant is taking a page from the Apple playbook, rolling out a big announcement in the relatively clean air right before news from CES floods the tech world for days.
While the Google-Universe-phone buzz has centered on whether Google can take down the Apple iPhone, analysts say its more likely Google will unseat Apple than Blackberry.
One day until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com. This will be the LAST update on XMAS countdown.
Due to the impending holiday, PAO will not be featuring a Q&A session today. Pineappleope.com would like to inform you about the lack of coverage expected next week, due to PAO’s mandatory holiday break.
Two days until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO Why does Santa have a white beard? From: Lisa, UK
International question, woah. Thanks Lisa. Well santa clearly doesn’t shave, which is why he has a beard. The reason its white is most likely due to the age of santa.
Three days until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO Why is Christmas celebrated on the 25th of December? From: Jerome, TX
Jerome, thanks for the question. I’m personally not a religious man, so I don’t quite have the answer for you. What I do know, is that the 25th of December has something to do with the holy guy Jesus. My best guess is that Jesus was born on Christmas and in some way or another, transformed into santa.
Four days until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO What was Christmas like in the Middle Ages? From: Gerry, TN
Gerry, after spending some time doing a little light middle ages reading I found out that in the Middle Ages, Christmas celebrations were rowdy and raucous—a lot like today’s Mardi Gras parties.
Seven days until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO Is Santa Real? From: Theresa, FL
Theresa, I just want to first thank you for your question, thank you. In short, No. No, sorry. He is just a character made up by some adults. Basically it is just a silly rumor to get children to do what they are told. Parents are the ones who put presents in your stockings.
Ten days until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO Is Sexmas a real Holiday? If so, Is it celebrated on December 25th? From: Amy C., MA
Well, Amy, that is certainly a good question. Sexmas is an awesome variable for the term “X-mas” which in turn is a bastardation of the winter holiday celebrating the birth of Christ, “Christmas”. Not necessarily referring to a Christmas with sex. Sexmas could be celebrated any day of the year, not just on December 25th. Though on December 25th, Sexmas could be celebrated. Merry Sexmas And A Happy New Year!
-perrf, PAO Author
Eleven days until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO Is it true Ricky Henderson (of the Oakland Athletics) was born on Christmas Day?
From: Dale R., NV
Dear Dale. Yes, its true. Ricky Henderson was born Christmas 1958. He went on to become one of, if not the best baseball player in MLB history.
-J.Smillweed, PAO Employee
Costumes for Christmas – an age old European idea, loved by people around the world. It unfortunately died out many many centuries ago, once this Santa Clause clown became popular.
Two weeks until Christmas. Official notification from Us at Pineappleope.com.
During the Countdown Pineappleope.com will be fielding questions from our readers (submitted to chief@pineappleope.com):
To: PAO Why do chicks want to make out with me under mistletoe?
From: Ritchie, WY
Thanks for the question, Ritchie. The custom of making out under mistletoe may be related to a super hot Scandinavian goddess (possibly pictured above). Frigga, the goddess of love in Norse mythology, is strongly and sexually associated with mistletoe, which has been used as a decoration in homes for thousands of years. Mistletoe is associated with many pagan rituals. In fact, the Christian church disliked the plant so much, thanks to its pagan associations, that it forbade its use in any form, even the smoke form. Some English churches continued this ban as late as the 20th century. According to Charles Panati’s excellent book, Extraordinary Origins of Ordinary Things, holly became a Christian substitute for mistletoe, which is why we “deck the halls” with it. The sharply pointed leaves in holly were supposed to symbolize the thorns in Christ’s crown and the red berries were to symbolize his blood. And so, all of that is why we suck face under it. Its also been known to enhance holiday cheer. -P.Segal, PAO Employee
December (Dee-sem-behr) is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.
Did you know? In Latin, decem means “ten”. December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February.