Not from Hugo, but from Kaz911 Rescue Service comes some more quick hands on reporting of the HTC Shift. He has some interesting info on Windows Mobile: the prototype he worked with had a limited edition of Windows Mobile 6, none of the mobile office apps. He also verifies the native screen resolution at 800 [...]
Doggie, a GottaBeMobile.com forum reader, is one of the first folks I know to take ownership of a Fujitsu T2010 Tablet PC. He’s posted some great pictures and is offering up an initial and ongoing commentary review. Head over there to check out – that screen is looking mighty nice! I can’t wait to get [...]
I just spoke with my contacts at Samsung and they tell me that the much anticipated docking station for the Q1 Ultra UMPC will be released in September. No word on pricing, but as we get more information, we’ll be sure to pass it along.
One of the awesome things about being a part of a technical world and being a technical professional is that there are never any shortages of cool things to be involved in! The dilemma it creates however is that there are only so many hours in a day to be involved! This is where I [...]
Linda Epstein at TabletPC2.com, who has had her hands on quite a few Tablet PCs, is wowed by Fujitsu’s T2010 Tablet PC. She is impressed with the indoor/outdoor viewability of the screen saying it is the best she has ever seen, and the up to 11 hour battery life. You might want to head over [...]
No doubt the HTC Shift has generated quite a bit of interest. Even without solid answers to many questions it has generated much love and some strong dislike. The latter especially centering around the native screen resolution. Hugo reported that on the device he got to try out briefly the native screen resolution was 800×480 [...]
This looks like big news from Sharp in the mutli– touch screen realm. The 3.5 inch LCD has an optically sensor embedded in each pixel. It reduces the need for films or special coatings. Sharp developed its proprietary System LCD technology to successfully embed an optical sensor used in devices like scanners in each pixel [...]
In my last InkShow, you got a glimpse of how I mounted a Samsung Q1P running StreetDeck in my GMC Yukon. During the creation of that InkShow, I was so impressed with the ProClip line, I knew then what my next show would be about. Today, it’s all about the best mobile mounting solutions I have [...]
As this article from InfoWorld points out, mobile workers continue to enter the mobility space uninformed about the issues of security revolving around email, WiFi, data syncing, tethering, data stored in the cloud and accessible from just about anywhere, corporate data stored on mobile pcs and tablet pcs, etc. Wherever we step, there seems to [...]
Thanks to our good friend John Hill, from Allegiance Technology Partners, folks attending the GottaBeMobile.com Readers Meetup will be able to see and use the just released Fujitsu T2010 Tablet PC up close and personal. I’ll also have my HP 2710p there, so folks can do a hands-on comparison between the two very similar devices. By the way, [...]
I’ve been giving some thought to what comes next for me regarding an Ultra-Mobile PC. There are a lot of shiny new options out there, but I have to admit it is tough going looking through the options available and comparing them to my needs. For what it is worth, I’m sharing my thoughts here. Share [...]
There was great rejoicing when cities started talking about providing free municipal Wifi. Now there seems to be great back-pedaling going on.Recently San Francisco and Chicago are re-evaluating their plans. It looks like Earthlink’s financial woes is a key factor in the possible pull backs, as is the revenue model to keep this networks humming. [...]
Yanko Designs always has concepts that are fascinating. Apparently this concept is aimed at those folks who don’t want too many bells and whistles on a cell phone, but would occasionally like to write a message. The slide out touchpad allows you to enter one letter at a time apparently and the pad itself looks [...]
This is interesting. Microsoft’s Mac Unit is hearing from users that they’d like to see OneNote on a Mac. Nadyne, who works in Microsoft’s Macintosh Businss Unit, and writes the blog go ahead, mac my day is asking users where their interest lies. Wouldn’t it be ironic if Microsoft ported OneNote 2007 to the Mac and it finally [...]
I’m guessing Chippy won’t do a Solar Tour to this place. The Grenadines’ Palm Island Resort in the Caribbean according to The Raw Feed has banned mobile devices within a half mile of the beach in front of the resort. In my opinion, it really isn’t an issue because if I’m going to be soaking up rays, [...]
When Dynamism offered to send me the HTC Advantage to review, I knew it wouldn’t be an exact fit for what we normally cover on GBM, but I was interested in it because of some unique features I had heard about: a built-in accelerometer. What is unique about this accelerometer is that Opera Mobile takes [...]
The response to the GottaBeMobile Reader Meetup has been really good. We’ve gotten a great response from OEMs and ISVs with plenty of giveaways. In fact, I just received a box from Lenovo containing 20 2 gb flash drives. Active Ink Software is donating a license of their software, Forms2Base is donating a license of their software, [...]
For many, handwriting recognition is a thing of joy. If you are like me, one of the most ongoing and frustrating things in my life is my handwriting. It is horrible. Mix in some electrons and no wonder I get such mixed results with handwriting recognition. Wanting to do a better job, here are a [...]
Microsoft has announced some details on the availability of Vista Service Pack 1 and XP Service Pack 3. Here is a quick run-down, but you can read more here. Vista Service Pack 1 Expect Vista Service Pack 1 during the first quarter of 2008, but that date might change based on beta testing. It is [...]
Part of being in a community is getting together with readers, listeners, watchers and friends, so in a couple of weeks, we’re doing just that – GottaBeMobile.com reader meetup. In this Podcast, Warner, no, I mean Rob – well it really is Warner (you’ll figure it out when you listen…) talk about the fun times [...]
Active Ink Software has released Professional Designer 6.0, which is forms designer software designed for the Tablet PC. I have been using the beta version for awhile now, and the improvements are quite good. Look for an InkShow on Active Ink in the next week or two. Learn more by reading the press release below [...]
That was quick. Same Samsung has refreshed its line of Q1 Ultra UMPCs. Intriguingly all three SKUs are running Windows XP Tablet Edition and from what I can tell that is the reason for the refresh. They also contain 300nit LED Backlight screens. Supposedly the battery life is up to 4.5hrs. As with the previous [...]
TabletKiosk has opened their own forums for users. As you would expect there are forum categories for each of the models of UMPC or Tablet PC that TabletKiosk is selling and also one for accessories. Several other OEMs have forums available and the communication between compaines and users is sometimes good, sometimes not so good. [...]
It is always a good thing when the “higher ups” at OEMs come out talking about their technology. It usually gives insight in to their thinking and future product movement. This comment from Fran O’Sullivan, Lenovo’s Chief Operating Officer, is no different. She was interviewed by ITPro and offered up this answer when asked if all mainstream [...]
TheUnwired.Net is reporting that the HTC Shift will be unveiled at the GITEX tradeshow on September 8th. So, for those not satisfied with the amount of information provided in our video review and answers to questions post, the floodgates will be lifted shortly. Via UMPCPortal.com
HP went back to the drawing board when they redesigned their convertible Tablet PC, and with the 2710p Tablet PC, the hit a home run in the design department for sure. From the moment the 2710p Tablet PC is opened up, it is clear that its origins came from the TC1100. Along with the stunning [...]
Matt Miller has been giving the HTC Advantage a thorough going over and has published a review replete with quite a few photos of the device as well as a short video. In his review he asks the question, Is the HTC Advantage really the most powerful mobile office? I won’t spoil the answer here. Rob has his [...]
Perry Reed, who just celebrated a birthday, is back with another Tablet PC Show podcast. In episode #63 he covers a range of topics from new hardware to software that are bouncing around the Tablet and UMPC scapes. He also has his hands on the new Sahara i440D and offers some impressions there. I’m enjoying getting [...]
Looks like Michael Connick now has a blog to communicate his thoughts about mobile devices. He used to do so only via Twitter. He had some great Tweets on the Nokia N800 and now is doing the same with the Kohjinsha SH6. He’s put up a couple of videos about the device here and here. One [...]
Gizmodo is linking to some interesting coverage from Aving on Samsung’s SPH P2000 UMPC. The touch screen device has a fold out origami-like keyboard and 4G WiMax connectivity. The UMPC is being unveiled at the Samsung 4G Forum 2007 in Korea. Tags: Samsung, UMPC
Well, well, well. We know Tablet PCs are a great tool for students and we know the medical industry is a one of the key vertical markets for Tablet PCs. What we didn’t know was how Med Students of Genius feel about Tablet PCs. This little video is quite funny. > Tags: Tablet+PC
Interesting stuff. Acer acquires Gateway for $710 Million. Interestingly enough Gateway also has a right of first refusal to purchase Packard Bell. So, Acer could in essence end up owning both Gateway and Packard Bell. Like others I wonder what this all means for mobile users. In looking at some of the information on the [...]
John Hill, of TabletPCBuzz.com, is running a great new video series on Tablet PC Heroes. John’s goal in this series to highlight people in professions that might not seem like “typical” professions for tablet pc use. His first video is of Dr. Steven Gilbert, a dentist with Gilbert Dental Care. This will be a very [...]
Team GBM is getting together for some planning meetings September 7 – 9th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We’ve got a whole slew of stuff to talk about and plan for, but a major item on our agenda is the first ever GottaBeMobile Reader Meetup! This first meetup will happen in Colorado Springs. We’ll have a lot of Tablet PCs [...]
Hugo has been found and has answered the questions on the HTC Shift Ultra-Mobile PC that he was able to. It is important to note that the device has yet to be released, so some of this information may change. I have categorized the questions / answers in to major categories. Questions that he was not [...]
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Last year Toshiba waded into the Android tablet market with the Thrive, a 10.1-inch slate that served as the company’s response to what they deemed missing in the then current crop. Thus, it had several full-size ports, a rugged-ish exterior, and a thick chassis to accommodate both. Though a decent tablet, the Thrive didn’t generate [...]
Samsung Shows That It Is a Software Company
As exciting as it has been to talk, postulate, and speculate about the Galaxy S III’s hardware and specs before the third-generation Galaxy flagship smartphone was announced on May 3rd in London, once the device was announced one thing became apparent: Samsung is now a software company. That doesn’t mean that Samsung is shying away [...]
HTC One X Review | $199 AT&T 4G LTE
HTC hopes to regain their King of the Hill status in the realm of Android smartphones with the One series, and the HTC One X is the flagship of the line. Featuring LTE speeds, a robust processor, a great camera plus a really good audio experience, the One X has what it takes to be a fabulous phone.
tiltpod Review: Key Chain Tripod & Stand for the iPhone
The tiltpod offers a nearly perfect key chain tripod and stand for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, a small point-and-shoot camera or and many other small gadgets. I love the mobility, the price and the functionality of this great little accessory from gomite. Born out of a frustration with bulky pocket tripods, the tiltpod is [...]
Droplr Review: 100GB of Online Storage for $3 a Month
Droplr lets users easy and quickly share files between Mac, Windows and iPhone. The new Droplr Pro accounts supercharge the service with 100GB of storage for just $3 per month. Sadly, Droplr doesn’t offer file sync, so it won’t replace Dropbox, Google Drive or Sugar Sync. Droplr makes several file sharing tasks easier and offers [...]
Lusso Cartella Luxury iPad Case Review
The craftsmanship and elegance of the Lusso Cartella Luxury iPad case will lure you in, but unfortunately, the case has some drawbacks that make its $199 price tag hard to swallow. When I first received the Lusso Cartella Luxury iPad case, I was absolutely blown away. The presentation of the thing is about as classy [...]
