Apple to unveil iPad 2 on 2 March? (confirmed)

Update: Apple has confirmed the event by issuing press pass today.

According to unnamed sources cited by all things digital, Apple will unveil its second generation iPad at a media event on Wednesday, March 2. That is next week, so that if the report is accurate you can expect Apple to confirm the meeting and issue invitations soon. As usual, Cupertino has been quiet about the new device, but the rumor mill has evoked by a handful of possible technical specifications.

According to titles of Concord, iPad 2 display is 30-35% thinner with a better quality anti-glare, but has the same resolution. Because of reduced thickness of the screen and other evolutionary improvements, you can expect the device to be thinner and lighter. Analysts expect even rear and front camera, which will be accompanied by Apple software FaceTime video called.

A mockup of iPad 2

Inside, the new iPad is believed to bring a faster processor and graphics core, RAM, as well as Qualcomm chip multimode WWAN support for GSM and CDMA networks. Overall, the second generation iPad shouldn't be a radical leap forward, instead of bringing a minor update is similar to the iPhone 3GS. However, should be able to hold its own against the competition in the short term.

Skype can now get access to 500,000 + Wi-Fi hotspot (Mashable)

Skype has announced a new partner program for its Wi-Fi hotspot, Skype Access, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday.

Using Skype Access, Skype users can pay for Wi-Fi hotspot using Skype credit on a pay-as-you-go basis (per minute), rather than having to pay day or hour. Skype has introduced this program in January 2009 and the network slowly expanded over time.

At Mobile World Congress, the company announced that it has expanded its partnerships to include more than 500,000 trouble spots. This includes 500 airports, 30,000 hotels and many other locations. In addition, Skype offers free access to Skype throughout Spain through on 18 February.

List of Skype to Skype Access partners include:

BT Openzone-the largest provider of Wi-Fi hotspots in the United Kingdom. FON-this is billed as the "world's largest Wi-Fi network."M3 Connect-provider of Major German Wi-Fi Line 44-a broadband platform in flight that serves many international flights.Skyrove-a hotspot provider in South Africa. Spectrum Interactive-Wi-Fi provider in the United Kingdom with a focus on the travel industry and media.Tomizone-a provider of Wi-Fi in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Vex-a South African Wi-Fi provider. to use Skype Access, users must use the latest version of Skype for Mac or Windows. In addition to its expanding programme Skype Access, Skype also announced its new Mobile Partner program. This program is aimed at mobile operators in areas with lower penetration of broadband 3 G. It is designed to allow mobile telephony operators to provide customers with services and facilities.

The program follows past partnerships that Skype has forged with Verizon, KDDI and Hutchinson 3, but was designed so that smaller operators to roll out their own version.

The program works by using a client/server solution developed for operators of mobile telephony. This solution allows operators to deploy Skype for a wide range of mobile phones--including featurephones and Smartphones.

Tuesday tech deals: Motorola Atrix 4 G for $ 130

Motorola Atrix 4 G Smartphone for AT&T for $ 130 + free shipping

Walmart by LetsTalk offering the Motorola Atrix 4 G Smartphone for AT&T Wireless for $ 129.99 with a new 2 year contract. With free shipping, which is $ 20 in a deal from last week, $ 70 as price of AT&T and the best deal we've seen for this phone. Where applicable, is added sales tax. Features include a 4 ' 960 x 540 colour touchscreen 1 GHz processor, dual core, 5 megapixel camera, 720 p video capture, MOTOBLUR (that synchronizes contacts, personal networks, jobs and social security), 802. 11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Adobe Flash 10, USB 2.0 connectivity and Android 2.2 (Froyo).

Lenovo G460 Core i5 Dual 2.66 GHz 14 "laptop for $ 569 + free shipping

Lenovo offers its G460 notebook 14 "in black, model No. 06779XU, for $ 849. Coupon code "uspg9x0210" you cut to $ 569. With free shipping, which is a bargain at $ 30 below from last week and the lowest total price we've seen for a Core i5-based G460. Where applicable, is added sales tax. This laptop features a 14 "1366 x 768 LED-backlit LCD DISPLAY, an Intel Core i5-520 M dual core processor 2.66 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB 5400RPM HDD, dual layer DVD burner, 802. 11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires on 28 February.

Projector XGA DLP Mitsubishi XD90U for $ 300 + free shipping

B & H Photo-Video offers the Mitsubishi XD90U XGA DLP projector for $ 299.95. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $ 300. This projector has a resolution of 1024 x 768, Carl Zeiss Optics, 1500 lumens of brightness, contrast ratio: 2, 000: 1, remote control, mini USB connectivity and video, S-video and RCA. Deal expires on 28 February.

LG 47 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV» for $ 600 + free shipping

Paul TV via Buy.com is offering the LG 47 1080p Widescreen LCD HD "Television, model No. 47LD450, for $ 599.99 with free shipping. (Price of this show in the final stage of checkout). That's tied with last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $ 140. It features a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p), dynamic contrast ratio of 100,000: 1, response time, USB 2.0 connectivity, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component and other video inputs.

Acer 20¨ Widescreen LED backlit LCD for $ 90 + free shipping

OfficeMax offers G205HL of Acer 20¨ Widescreen Monitor LED backlit LCD, model no. S201HLBD, for $ 89.99 with free shipping. That is $ 10 under our mention of January and the lowest total price we could find by $ 25. Where applicable, is added sales tax. Features include a resolution of 1600 x 900, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness, a contrast ratio of 1,000: 1 and VGA video input.

Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade 3-Pack for $ 100 + free shipping

Buy.com offers the retail packaged Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade 3-user Family Pack, model no. GFC-00236 for $ 99.99. With free shipping, it's $ 10 under a deal from three weeks ago, and the lowest total price we could find by $ 24. Additionally, down $ 50 from the launch price of the package of $ 150. This package offers three licenses and includes versions both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.