Archives For July 2008
Do-It-Yourself Mac Tablets
Think there isn’t a demand for a Mac Tablet beyond the Modbook? The Unofficial Apple Weblog is linking to a Hack-A-Day article with some pictures and links to folks who have created their own Mac Tablets.
Mobile Tech and Social Tools Upset Some Congress Folk
It was only a matter of time before members of the US Congress began to really take advantage of mobile technology and some of the social media tools that are sweeping the Internet, Twitter being one example.
Tom’s Hardware Apologizes For SSD Gaffe
Tom's Hardware issued an apologetic update to their story regarding the battery life of current-generation SSD's. The authors admitted their testing protocol did not take into account the workload placed on an SSD versus their HDD counterparts.
First Looks: Fujitsu T1010 Gets Hands-On Mini Review
Fujitsu is expanding its tablet line with the T1010 (see page 36). Announced at the same time as the T5010 that is to replace the venerable T4220, the T1010 serves as Fujitsu's budget tablet and is available now.
First Looks: Lenovo’s New X200 Ultra-Portable Notebook
Lenovo has just announced their newest ultra-portable, the X200, which is sporting the new Intel Centrino 2 processor and a whole slew of additional changes.
Dell To Offer 128GB SSD As $600 Upgrade Across Notebook Lines
Dell is full of upgrades today. Alongside the Multi-Touch functionality added to their Latitude XT, Dell is announcing that the Latitude, XPS, Precision, and Alienware lines will all have a 128GB SSD as a $600 option.
Intel Officially Releases Centrino 2 Mobile Platform
Intel has finally taken the wraps off of the Centrino 2 Mobile Platform, its latest efforts to bring better mobility to the marketplace.
Better Touch for the iPhone
One of the biggest complaints about the iPhone and iPod Touch are difficulties mastering the touch interface. Although the touch interface is very easy to operate with your finger, Apple could do more to improve its functionality. AppleInsider has learned ...
New Service to Track Lost Laptops – Free
This looks like an interesting development. Like many mobile workers the thought of losing my Mobile PC is incomprehensible. But it does happen - rather more than you might think. According to one article over 10,000 laptops are lost in the 36 biggest...
Quick Review: Buddy Stylus Microphone
Hi everyone! The latest microphone for review is very interesting. It is distributed by a company named InSync Speech Technologies.
Multi-Touch Arriving Tomorrow for Latitude XT Owners
Dell has announced that multi-touch will be coming to current Latitude XT customers via a software update beginning tomorrow, July 15.
Backup Your Outlook Signatures
When transitioning from one computer to the other, an item that frequently gets lost is the email signature. People spend a ton of time creating signatures - ink-enabling their signature, listing all sorts of contact info, and including a quote here or there.
Are Watches Going the Way of the Paper-based Planner?
I'm a people watcher. Drop me in the middle of a mall or a bookstore, and I would be one happy man. I love to watch people interact with their family, grandparents play with their grandkids, teenagers use technology, people read, etc.
Mobile (Oh My Oh!)Me – Initial Experiences With Exchange For The Rest Of Us
In my opinion, the bigger story coming out of Apple's June event was MobileMe - offering Exchange-like functionality to the every-day user.
Talk To Toshiba: Are They Your Go-To OEM?
Toshiba has been in the Tablet PC space from the very beginning, coming to market with the Portege 3500 in November 2002, quickly updating it to the M200 / M205.
HP TouchSmart Now Available at Traditional Big Box Stores
You know that awesome touch-enabled TouchSmart PC that Sierra brought us news and video on from Berlin? Well, HP today announced you can now go "touch" it at traditional consumer electronic stores.
VREO Tablet PC Versus Laptop Video
VREO, a real estate software company that focuses on Tablet PC e-signature software, has a brief 4:36 minute video outlining the differences between a Tablet PC and a laptop. This is a good video for people new to the Tablet PC arena or anyone who might use a Tab...
Fujitsu Siemens Expected To Release Amilo Netbook Amid Joint Venture Uncertainty
Liliputing reports that Fujitsu is jumping onto the Netbook bandwagon soon with the release of an 8.9" screen notebook. Details are scarce on the specifics, but price is expected to be between $475-$650.
Applebee’s Learns to Read Your Mind with ESP
A recent trip to an Applebee's Restaurant in Ft. Wayne, Indiana yielded a great 100% Angus burger and a new mobile technology experience. Applebee's has implemented a pager system for their patrons to improve the overall quality of the dining experience. Th...
AMEX Digital Releases Portable Super Multi Drive
Responding to the ever-increasing number of netbooks and tablets without a dedicated media drive, AMEX Digital released their latest go-anywhere DVD-R/W on July 8th.
GoBinder to OneNote 2007 Conversion Utility Released
One of the biggest requests folks have had when making the changeover from GoBinder to OneNote was how to port all those notes. Prior to today, the only way was to "print" them, one by one, using the OneNote 2007 printer driver.
The Stuck Pixel Dilemma
Screen real estate in mobile devices is very important, and a stuck pixel, a small dot on your screen that doesn't change, can be very annoying. I've owned a few devices that suffered from a stuck pixel. My Eee PC arrived with a nice, never-changing red do...
My Favorite iPhone 2.0 Apps
For those upgrading, buying an iPhone 3G, or upgrading their iPod Touches, here are my favorite apps that you might want to check out: Remote - control iTunes on your mac / pc from your iPhone / iPod Touch.
Review: MobileMe vs Exchange, a Users Perspective
Those interested in a layman's view of the difference between MobileMe and Exchange should checkout this review by GBM forum member NutsnBolts.
MTI Micro Mobion Fuel Cell Nets 2,700 Hours of Continuous Use
We all long for the day when we're able to use our devices more than 3-5 hours before a recharge, and MTI Micro is working to make that day arrive. The MTI Micro Mobion Fuel Cell has successfully attained 2,700 hours of continuous operation. MTI Micro is t...
Antivirus Headaches
I know Rob had written a brief article on the poor experience he has had with Norton. I also have used Norton and hated it. I also have tried McAfee and was not pleased with that. Currently I use Zone Alarm and can hardly wait for the years contract t...
TabletKiosk Unleashes Their New Extended Battery
I love it when companies think outside the box, especially when it comes to usability. TabletKiosk's new extended battery for their Sahara i400 Tablet PC not only gives a total of 8 hours of battery life to the slate, but also features a detachable stand to help when y...
Motion Computing LE1700 Tablet PC Sale
If a slate Tablet PC is your thing, then Motion Computing's summer sale might be up your alley - up to $200 off when purchased with either Sprint WWAN, View Anywhere or 2 GB of memory.
NASCAR and Tablet PC’s – This Time With Kevin Harvick
Last night I put up a post about NASCAR using Tablet PC's - and today there's another one! In the comments section, reader Grant, put a comment linking to another photo - on the NASCAR official site. This one is of Kevin Harvick and his crew chief looking over ...
Key-Ring Solar Charger
Geeky-gadgets is highlighting a solar charger that lives on your key-ring. Available now from Lazybone, this little charger can be purchased for £12.99 or around $25.66 USD. While this device won't give you a ton of juice instantly, it might be handy t...
The Myth of Productivity
I love the idea of being connected. I make sure to carry my iPod Touch with me all the time, and I usually want to take my notebook with me every time I leave the house. I have a special gadget bag with all of my necessary tech toys for any situation ...
MobileDemand xTablet Goes For A Swim
One of the most entertaining stress tests I've seen for a rugged tabletPC came from our very own GBM Team covering CES 2008 while abusing MobileDemand's xTablet.
Brian Vickers Team Using Tablet PC’s!
As I have mentioned before, I like to watch NASCAR. Tonight I was tuning in to watch the qualifying - it was rained out BTW - and caught the tail end of the recorded practice session.
iTab – Another Mac Tablet Into The Mix
We've seen a few before, and Rob did a few videos with the ModBook, but this one on Engadget is a very interesting spin on the whole "Mac Tablet" idea. Wei of Weistudio has taken a Wacom Intuos tablet and shoved a MacBook inside (not really but just ab...
$400 Off HP Pavilion Notebooks and Tablet PCs
Just got this affiliate coupon notice in from HP that might interest our readers looking for some back-to-school deals: $400 off web-only coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Notebook PC configured at $1,299 or greater, excluding the dv5z, dv2700t Broa...
