This week in iPad Episode 33

Cold Open
Today on This Week in iPad, we're taking a look at Rage from iD software, a free app Planet of the Apps and, Andrea shows off Google Docs for the iPad.

This week we're trying a different format, distilling our program down to 30 minutes.

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iPad Game of the Week!
This week, Andrea looks at Rage HD from iD, the makers of such classic titles as DOOM, and QUAKE. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is fun, although you can't choose where the character is. That said, at $1.99 the game is well worth it.

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News
Google Docs editing on Mobile devices.
You can now edit Google files on mobile devices. Here's a quick video to demonstrate how:



Turn your iPad into a TV
This week cnet reviewed a new docking station from Altec. The Octiv Stage effectively turns your iPad into a TV with it's surround sound. The list price is around $149.95

BlackBerry Playbook
Research in Motion, makers of the upcoming BlackBerry Playbook released a video this week demonstrating the tablet's web rendering capabilities.



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Planet of the Apps

Aweditorium
First up, Andrea reviews Aweditorium a free app that allows users to discover new music.
Creationary
Next, Jacob reviews LEGO Creationary an app where you guess what's being built with the LEGO's. Jacob isn't thrilled with it.
Target for iPad
Andre's second app this week is Target For iPad. The app lets you create shopping lists, and browse the inventory at Target.
Paper Toss
Jacob's final app this week is Paper Toss HD the classic iPhone game gets the HD treatment for iPad. It's exactly what you think. Toss paper in a garbage can. That said, it's quite fun for a few minutes at a time, and it's free!
Twitter!
We're re-launching our twitter stream so please follow us @twiipad.

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Finally, there's no show next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday so we'll be back on December 2. See you then!