Prestimedia Launches the Integrated Shopping in Interactive Catalog On iPad

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 14, 2011

Prestimedia is a leader in the creation of interactive catalogs, backed by more than 17,000 interactive catalogs made for the web for larger brands. Today Prestimedia announces the significant evolution of its concept CustomPad dedicated to the tablet devices, primarily the iPad. http://www.prestimedia.com/index.php/en/custom-pad-modular/

Renowned specialist in the transformation of paper catalogs into interactive catalogs, Prestimedia expands its range of advanced features for the iPad with the new iShop module. CustomPad already features many modules, including Catalog, Store Locator, Video, Slideshow, Hot Spot, News and Web Content modules. With the addition of the iShop module, customers can shop directly from the CustomPad catalog application, without navigating between the app and websites.

The iShop module built into our CustomPad concept offers a new shopping experience: it is fast, fluid, and, above all, pleasurable, says Isabelle Ciacchella, head of Prestimedia Inc. CustomPad is, indeed, very simple and intuitive, which allows one to browse and buy from an iPad catalog from the comfort of ones couch.

Catalogs and iPads are a perfect combination: the growing number of aggregated apps for catalogs on the iPad is a proof. CustomPad takes the experience further with customized branded apps. The iPad is a magnificent setting for the communication of our customers; the return image of seduction of the CustomPad brand is significant, said Isabelle. The CustomPad app for the Becquet catalog is a good illustration: http://www.prestimedia.fr/index.php/en/becquet_1/

We cover all the market needs in the same way we do on the web: from simple information consultation, through the communication between website and catalog with well-placed hotspots, and integrated purchases. Critical information such as pricing and product availability is dynamically linked to the website and maintained in real time. It was already exclusively on the web; now it is the same on the iPad, explains Gauthier Paris, co-owner of Prestimedia.

Our philosophy is to integrate existing elements (PDFs, videos, etc.), and seamlessly interface them so our customers do not have to develop a specific ordering process that would be costly and time-consuming, adds Paris.

In Prestimedias iShop concept, the retailers shopping cart and ordering process are used to accommodate the orders generated by the catalog on the iPad.

This gives our CustomPad projects an unbeatable quality, price, and lead-time; just like the interactive catalog web projects we undertake with an unparalleled return quality, concludes Paris.

For more information about the CustomPad concept, browse the interactive brochure here: http://www.prestimedia.net/docs/Apps_custompad/appli.htm

About Prestimedia:

Prestimedia Inc, located in San Jose, CA, is a sister company of Prestimedia, headquartered in France. Prestimedia is the leader for interactive catalogs and is the preferred turn key solution provider for more than 500 customers, from Fortune 500 customers like Office Depot, Staples, Toys R Us, Sephora, and many smaller businesses.

Prestimedias website: http://www.prestimedia.com

Contacts

Isabelle Ciacchella

Tel: (408) 621-8589

E-mail: iciacchella(at)prestimedia(dot)com

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The Lilipad Kiosk Turns any iPad into a Secure, Powered, Integrated Credit Card Terminal or POS System for Retailers, Hotels and Restaurants.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2011

A great reason to buy iPads for business: the Lilipad Kiosk secure iPad enclosure provides a self-service POS system, and rich content distribution to customers fingertips. With its online catalog access and line-busting capabilities, the number of uses is limitless.

Security; the Lilipad prevents fraudulent access to customers credit card data by being the only iPad enclosure with a completely integrated magnetic stripe reader. All of the Lilipad enclosure options prevent theft and tampering of the iPads with integral locks and mount points that allow for bolting to a floor, counter-top or wall. The Lilipad is Apple approved; the rigorous testing ensures compliance with iPad warranties and radio transparency to eliminate wifi, cell or Bluetooth signal interference.

Convenience; the Lilipad is the only iPad card reader enclosure with pass-through power. Just plug it in to a standard power outlet and leave it. No more nightly charging hassles or drained battery surprises in the middle of a rush. The Lilipad has an integrated carrying handle and can be flat packed for easy shipment in the optional ATA travel case.

Versatility; the Lilipad can be configured in multiple mounting options (table top, wall mount, counter top or floor stand) and can be used in landscape or portrait orientation. Multiple faceplate options allow for changes to control customers experiences and limit internet access and iPad use.

Customizable; by adding logos or changing colors or textures on the Lilipad, a consistent brand image for each company can be created. The Lilipad offers the most flexible options for branding and marketing graphics including a 10 wide printed banner, a formed Sintra surround or a 10 x 6 composite backdrop panel.

Easy to Use; get a head start on the new year using the latest technology with the Lilipad Kiosk Software Development Kit (SDK). Two starter kits are available for fast integration with existing iOS apps or web-based solutions. Custom app development services are also available.

The Lilipad Kiosk will launch at the inaugural i.Menu expo in New York City November 2011 as part of the 2011 International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant show in New York City. This is the only dining tablet menu technology expo created exclusively for restaurant owners to learn about tablets and to embrace the latest technology.

The Lilipad Kiosk; the most elegant and functional tablet kiosk available anywhere, launching at the i.Menu expo, turns any iPad into a secure, self-service POS kiosk.

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2011 Holiday Season Must-Have Accessories for iPad

South Burlington, VT (PRWEB) October 29, 2011

iPad 2 will almost certainly be one of the most coveted gifts this holiday season, but you dont have to spring for the actual iPad to win some major points with the lucky recipient. Thats because most iPad users soon discover there are certain accessories that are indispensable, according to the experts at Small Dog Electronics, the third largest Apple Specialist in the U.S. The recommendations theyve compiled below, based on their sales statistics, represent the most popular and frequently purchased add-ons for new iPad users within a few months of ownership. And all make perfect, budget-friendly gifts and stocking stuffers.

Speakers and Sound Accessories: The iPad excels most of all as a media-browsing device. With headphones on, that downloaded HD movie or Pandora song can sound three-dimensional. But disconnect from the headphones and users quickly become aware that theyll need external speakers. The Chill Pill

iPad vs. iPhone Mobile Learning Research Reveals Differences In Student Behavior

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 24, 2011

GetYa Learn On (GYLO), an Austin-based educational software company, today announced results from research investigating how college students use the iPhone/iPod Touch compared to the iPad while studying for an Introductory Statistics class at Abilene Christian University (ACU). The app used in the research, Statistics 1, is an e-textbook that has been tested for three semesters at ACU and students have consistently reported that it helps them learn statistics and save time.

During the Fall 2010 semester, students in the class used the app on both iPhones/iPod Touches and iPads. Preliminary findings showed that 60 percent of students reported that for studying and test preparation, they preferred the iPad version because of the larger screen size; however, students reported that having the iPhone/iPod Touch version was equally important because the device is always with them.

The Statistics 1 app was useful on both devices but I bring my phone with me everywhere I go so it was a lot more practical to use the app on my iPhone, said one student. Another student relayed that, although the size of the iPad allowed for easier navigation, the iPhone app was far more useful because it was more accessible and always with me.

In a questionnaire given to the class at the end of the semester, 86 percent of students involved in the study reported that using the Statistics 1 e-textbook app helped them study statistics. The specific parts of the app that were reported to be most helpful included the examples in the lessons, quizzes with feedback, flashcards, glossary, and the Standard Deviation calculator.

Were witnessing an educational revolution, one defined by students harnessing the power of smartphones and mobile devices to drive their own learning, stated Priya Nihalani, M.A., GYLOs Chief Research Officer. Our findings confirm our hypotheses that use-patterns differ based on the form factor of the device.

ACU and GYLO have collaborated since 2009 to explore factors that affect learning with the iPhone and iPad in the context of higher education. Nihalani and GYLOs CEO, Dr. Michael Mayrath, will be presenting on the future of e-textbooks and mobile classroom applications at ACU's Connected Summit in late February.

The Statistics 1 e-textbook app will be on sale for a limited time starting Tuesday, January 25 on the iTunes Store. The app will soon be available for Android devices.

For more information about GYLO, visit GetYaLearnOn.com, follow us on Twitter, or be our fan on Facebook.

Blekko Powers RSS Search in Flipboards iPad Social Magazine

Redwood Shores, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2011

Blekko, the new search engine that is using human curation to eliminate spam from search results, today announced it is powering searches for Flipboard, helping readers discover and browse by keyword when theyre seeking content in the popular social magazine.

Its a tremendous opportunity to partner with a great brand and an outstanding product that delivers such an awesome experience for its readers, said Rich Skrenta, CEO of blekko. We hope we can make the experience even better by pointing Flipboard readers to the absolute best sources of content via RSS feeds on any topic, without spam.

Flipboard's goal is to bring everything that you care about together into one place. Our readers can find and browse content from their social networks with Twitter Search and Facebook Search, said Evan Doll, co-founder of Flipboard. By adding blekkos RSS search to Flipboard, you can now also find your favorite RSS feeds and enjoy them in a beautiful visual format within your social magazine.

Blekko developed a specific API for Flipboard that provides Flipboard users with the high quality content from RSS feeds. The API is part of blekkos ongoing efforts to weed spam out of search and will give Flipboard users direct access to the best feeds online.

Flipboard is one of the most popular apps on the iPad. It is featured in The App Essentials Hall of Fame in iTunes and is currently one of the 25 most popular free apps on the iPad.

Blekko has created a new kind of search experience that enlists human editors in its effort to eliminate spam and personalize search. Since its launch, the company has taken dramatic steps to clean up the swampy web.

Earlier this year, blekko announced it leveraged Facebook Likes as a way to help create a more trusted and social search experience. People who login to blekko with Facebook can see whether or not their Facebook friends Like particular search results or can choose to search only sites that are Liked by friends. Additionally, in blekkos latest integration of Facebook Comments, users can also choose to add the slashtag /facebook to any search query and see all results from their entire Facebook news stream.

About Blekko

Blekko was founded in 2007 to pursue innovation in search. The company has raised $ 24 million since its founding in 2007 from US Venture Partners and CMEA Capital, as well as leading angel investors including Ron Conway, Mike Maples, Jeff Clavier, and Marc Andreessen. Blekko has 25 employees, including former Google and Yahoo! Search engineers.

About Flipboard

Flipboard is the worlds first social magazine. Inspired by the beauty and ease of print media, Flipboards mission is to fundamentally improve how people discover, view and share content across their social networks. Start reading your magazine by downloading Flipboard at http://www.flipboard.com. The company is based in Palo Alto, California and backed by legendary investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer, Index Ventures and Insight Venture Partners. You can follow us at twitter.com/flipboard.

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