If you watched us trying to destroy Mobile Demand’s T8700 Rugged Tablet PC in our last InkShow, you might be surprised to know that the T8700 is actually still working! If you have not seen that InkShow yet, I highly encourage you to do so. You get to see Team GBM having more fun than [...]
It appears that my lucky streak with computers has finally been broken. My last experience with having to send a system in for repair was in about 1996 when my IBM ThinkPad 701C had to go in for repairs on its famous butterfly keyboard. After a mere 12 years, I have to send in another [...]
One of the ways that the MacBook Air achieves its svelte thinness is from changes that Intel did for the Core 2 Duo processor inside that package. Apple asked Intel to reduce the physical size of the processor, and Intel obliged, reducing the size by about 60% while also reducing power draw from about 35 [...]
Just a few quick thoughts about the M700 over the past few days… FAST – wonder what it would be like with a 7200 RPM drive?? Feels very light – If you didn’t see the unboxing, I didn’t think the battery was in the unit when I pulled it out the the box Lots of [...]
The other day I posted about connectivity being one of, if not the key issue, to mobile computing. Certainly if you rely on the cloud you need to have access to that data. Recent connectivity outages point up those issues even more, and always make me think about a backup scenario. India and the Middle [...]
I’m wrapping up production on another MobileDemand InkShow ( look for it later today / tonight ), and then headed out to a client for the rest of the day. What am I taking with me? TC1100 Tablet PC for note-taking. Been loving using a TC1100 as a pure slate the past week. Wanna know [...]
Wow. Amazon certainly seems to be shaking things up in the digital media space: first MP3′s, then the Kindle, now acquiring Audible, the king of the audio book space. I wonder when we will see audio books on the Kindle? Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Audible Inc. [...]
SSD drives are one of the best things to happen to mobile computers in quite some time – performance boost, boot time, and more. James Kendrick recently noticed that HP added a 64 gb SSD option to the 2710p Tablet PC, but it comes at a price – about $900. It may sound high, and [...]
Microsoft Windows Vista is celebrating birthday number one today on the anniversary of the public release. You can certainly say it has been a controversial first year. Vista has taken its knocks from many quarters, certainly from the mobile sector, but it has also continued to grow in terms of sales. If you follow the industry news, it [...]
If you’re trying to sort out what’s what with which chip in which UMPC, you might want to take a look at Chippy’s UMPC Reports: UMPC CPU Overiview Q1 2008 at UMPCPortal. Chippy has put together a pretty thorough walk thru on what’s out there and what’s coming from Intel, VIA, AMD, and ARM as [...]
One of the many common themes coming from the great comments you all are leaving is in the area of broadening the content coverage. I’ll address other general themes like usage scenarios with the devices we are using / testing, design layout, etc in future posts. First area – broadening coverage: some want us to [...]
Based on your feedback, we’ve already implemented two changes: Clicking on the page title now takes you directly to the comments. We are going to watch the performance on the site after implementing this change. If it negatively impacts performance, we’ll put it back. dasBlog documentation suggests not implementing that feature on high-traffic blogs. Guess [...]
Tonight there won’t be much M700 testing going on, but I will be streaming my Slingbox on the M700 to see how it does. No work tonight – Why? I love the show Lost and it starts back again tonight! Any other GBM fans out there Lost fans?? Maybe we should start a thread in [...]
General Dynamics Itronix is finally releasing an update to the Duo-Touch line of rugged Tablet PCs. The new Itronix Duo-Touch II maintains the characteristic Itronix ruggedness (watch the video to see!) while updating the processor and, most importantly, the screen. The new DynaVue screen claims to "dramatically increases outdoor viewability in all ambient conditions including [...]
Dennis O’Reilly has penned (perhaps literally!) a great article on using digital ink in Microsoft Office 2007 apps. Although he’s specifically talking about Office 2007, many of his tips and hints actually work just fine in earlier versions of Microsoft Office. I know I’ve sent many handwritten emails using Outlook 2003, for instance. In my [...]
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Gotta love a GBM podcast! Where else can you get random musings and insight on such info like the Toshiba M700, Wacom 12WX, OQO Model 02 and Touch, the ultimate UMPC, user experience, and InkSeine? Warner and I have great time talking through those issues, and more, in podcast #45! Download GBM Podcast [...]
Just got this press release in announcing a partnership between Vision Objects and LiveScribe. Vision Objects, provider of the industry standard in handwriting recognition software is proud to announce the integration of MyScript technology into both the Pulse smartpen and the Livescribe Desktop application. By using MyScript, students and professionals who regularly use pen and [...]
Last night I was working on my X61 doing some work and decided to move over to the M700 to give it a try. This is just a really quick demo of using the M700 to do some 3D GIS work. In the demo, I take a raster image with elevations, convert it to a [...]
Asus continues to make news with the triple E. At a press conference, Asus announced that market research is leading them not to produce a touch screen Asus Eee PC. According to their research, touch screens are not in high demand. Asus also announced plans to move their Linux based low cost approach to the [...]
Want to check out the new Dial Keys application – called Dial Keys Gen 2? Well, there was a video posted today over on Channel 10 that covers the new features and look of Dial Keys. And, If you really want to give it a close up look – go over and download the Public [...]
James Martin of PC World is focusing on small mobile computers in a recent article, including everything from MIDs to UMPCs, to the new MacBook Air. He certainly covers a range of devices within the portable class and offers some interesting pros and cons. He also poses a number of good questions that users should ask [...]
All of you out there in GBM land, join me in wishing Rob Bushway a Happy Birthday today! As we all know Rob is the man behind all of the great things we do here at GottaBeMobile.com. He complains that he’s getting old in one breath but I think that is really his way of kidding [...]
HTC Mogul users are unfortunately starting to get used to this familiar song. When the Mogul was released last year, the pitch was that a ROM update featuring EVDO was on the way soon. Soon turned into late fall. And indeed there was a ROM update in the late fall. Unfortunately that ROM update was [...]
Quite a few folks were disappointed when the Cloudbook from Everex was recently delayed from hitting the shelves. Remember the Cloudbook is going to be available at Wal-Mart and there is a lot of attention on that marketing strategy as well as the device. The delay was chalked up to some tweaking of the gOS [...]
Looks like there might be another Tablet PC artist taking up the pen and sharing some work online. Check out Roberto J.A Jauregui at El Bueno, El Malo, y El Feo. Tags: Tablet+PC
Just installed Messenger and Live writer on the M700 so I can use this Tablet PC to post and chat :) So one of the main concerns I have about switching to the M700 (or any other wide screen 12" Tablet) is the resolution. I have a thing for wanting to see a TON of [...]
There’s nothing like a little "atta-boy" to get your day off to a good start. InformationWeek has compiled their Top 60 Little-Known Technology Websites, and wouldn’t you know it, GottaBeMobile.com made the list! The list is grouped by technology focus, but is not ranked. This Web site delivers news, reviews, and commentary on everything related [...]
Ok, maybe I’m being unfair calling the Amtek U560 UMPC and the WiBrain B1 ugly ducklings. But being honest, nothing about the form factors of these two devices excites me at all. Of course, looks aren’t everything and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Both devices have their fans, and both offer some [...]
Daniel Gentlemen (aka Thoughtfix) is back with another Coffee with ThoughtFix video, this time dispensing his thoughts on the Case for a Secondary Internet Device. While his coffee gets cold sitting on his desk, he walks through his home office setup and what he uses which mobile device for when he’s on the go. [...]
The Livescribe Plus SmartPen is getting lots of coverage this morning and from what I’ve read and seen it looks like it will continue to do so. A part of a recent trend of pens that capture digital ink to transfer back to your computer, the Livescribe Plus SmartPen also captures what they are callling [...]
Microsoft Research’s Ken Hinckley is continuing his 12 Days of InkSeine series, moving on to day #7. If you have not followed his entire series, be sure to track back through his posts to read them all. Whether you choose to use InkSeine or not for your notetaking, they are good idea generators for implementing [...]
Ha. If the MacBook Air isn’t thin enough for you, you might want to try MacBook Paper. > Via TUAW Tags: MacBook+Air
According to Dennis Moore, CEO of OQO, the information posted in the video about touch coming to the Model 02 is false. Mr. Moore posted this correction on OQOTalk.com, and I’m reposting it here to help OQO set the record straight. I have also corrected our post about the video. 1. OQO would never disclose [...]
In addition to Matt’s Toshiba M700 Unboxing video, GoodThings2Life, a GBM Forum Member, has posted his own review of the M700 Tablet PC. There is nothing like a true end-user review. Looking forward to reading more, GoodThings2Life! I’ve been using a Portege M400 Tablet PC at work since I started in May, and although I [...]
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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 [...]
