Archives For August 2008
Info on Current Live Mesh Limitations
If you've been using Live Mesh here is some interesting info. In a blog post titled The potential for Live Mesh is limitless...
Apple and AT&T Need To Come Clean on 3G Issues
Somebody, somewhere in Cupertino is seriously beginning to regret calling the new iPhone the iPhone 3G. Maybe (and I stress ‘maybe’) there is the beginning of some clarity coming with the mysterious issues surrounding 3G reception and Apple’s new iP...
Intel Drops Centrino Atom Brand to Just Atom
Call this following the wisdom of the crowd I guess. Intel is dropping Centrino from the name Centrino Atom and will just use Atom as the branding for that mobile chipset.
TinyTwitter Gets an Update
Check out the new version TinyTwitter - my favorite Twitter app when I was using the AT&T Tilt. Photo upload and Geolocation are two new features TinyTwitter that I am sure people will love! If you do use Twitter - make sure and give the GBM Team a follow :) F...
Customizing my iPhone
It seems like practically everyone I know now has an iPhone. While it's fun being able to use some of the social networking apps like Loopt and Palringo, it also means that I'm frequently sitting at a table with 4 or more iPhones all laying out there getting confused.
Yahoo Small Biz Email and the iPhone
Don't you just love it when the free version of something gets better features than the pay version? Such is the case with Yahoo! email and the Apple iPhone.
GBM Podcast #56: No Gold Medals for this Trio
Matt Faulkner, Warner Crocker, and Truc Bui took some time off from their Olympic viewing to get together for another GBM Podcast.
Hector Gomez and Pictures of the Aigo P8860 MID
GBM reader Hector Gomez has his hands on the Aigo P8860 MID and has sent us some pictures to pass on. In his early hands on he reports that battery life is 2 hours and 50 minutes with WiFi and BlueTooth on.
TabletKiosk To Go From 6 to 10 Tablet SKUs in 2009
Gail Levy on Mobility Matters is blogging about TabletKiosk’s recently concluded Sales Team meeting. TabletKiosk has added some new members to its growing team but it also looks like we may see some interesting developments coming in 2009.
Dell Launches Community Site for Mobility: digitalNomad
Dell launched a wave of new laptops yesterday and they also launched a new blogging orientated and community focused website. digitalNomads is dedicated to the mobile warrior who can plop down and get some work (or play) done just about anywhere.
Best Buy to Sell iPhones. How About Other Small Devices?
The news that Best Buy is going to be selling iPhones as of September 7 isn’t the point of this post. That news does raise an interesting question though.
GBM Shortcut: The iPhone as a Flashlight
In this GottaBeMobile Shortcut, I take a brief look at three free flashlight applications for the iPhone/iTouch. Verdict: These flashlight applications are handy to have even if they aren't as good as the real thing.
Speed Up Your Linux System with Preload
With all of the netbooks flooding the market, many users are being introduced to Linux for the first time. Although Linux has the potential to be a little more complicated, many argue that it offers greater flexibility and customization. TechThrob.com has a...
Significant Microsoft Updates Released Today
Just a public service announcements for those who do not have automatic updates enabled for Windows XP and Vista (or for those who have yet to receive the automatic updates): Windows released a slew of updates today, most of which are security enhancements.
Microsoft Surface Checks In At The Sheraton
Microsoft Surface is continuing to make headway into the commercial retail experience, this time checking in at Sheraton Hotels and Resorts in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Dell Announces A Whole New Lineup For Mobility
Last month, I told everyone Dell was working on some very cool stuff. We are finally starting to see the beginnings of that with Dell's just announced new Latitudes and accessories.
Raon Digital’s EverRun Note Is a AMD Dual Core Device
Keeping things confusing on the naming front Raon Digital’s EverRun entry into the UMPC/NetBook craze is called the EverRun Note.
Pocketables Reviews the Willcom D4
Call it the Willcom D4 or call it the Sharp WSO16SH. Either way call it interesting. Jenn at Pocketables has put together a nice review of this Atom device running Windows Vista.
Get a Handle on the Size of Lenovo’s ThinkPad W700
Lenovo calls it a beast. Others are calling it a monster. We call it big. How big is the new Lenovo Thinkpad W700 Mobile Workstation? Check out the hands on video from Xavier at Notebooks.com and you’ll get an idea.
Averatec Joins Netbook Craze, Asus Officially Adds 900A To EEE PC Lineup
In the ever growing netbook market, Avaratec has joined the race with a 10.2" device of its own. The new Averatec is to come with an enhanced keyboard that offers a larger Shift key, something most netbooks now miniaturize out of necessity.
Lenovo Unleashes The ThinkPad W700 Mobile Workstation
No, it isn't a Tablet PC, although select models do come with a Wacom digitizer and pen for use on the handrest, and Lenovo is calling it a beast.
MobileDemand Inks Certification With Anheuser-Busch Mobility Program
MobileDemand, the maker of the durable xTablet T8700, has been certified by Anheuser-Busch to be used for its sales and distribution services.
When The Cloud Evaporates: GMail Outage
I took what for me is an early afternoon off from the office hoping to catch a bit of a breather, but still connected via phone and email.
Imation Releases Speedy PRO 7000 and PRO 7500 Series SSDs
Imation announced today the release of two new SSDs with improved data transfer rates. The PRO 7000 series works with older PATA devices and tops out at 64GB for the 2.5" standard.
Motion’s F5 Gets Thorough Shakedown From Rugged PC Review
The Motion F5 has been out for a while now, but Rugged PC Review recently published an in-depth look at what makes the F5 such a great tool for the mobile vertical market.
AMD Will Sit Out the NetBook Craze for the Time Being
It appears that AMD is going to play wait and see when it comes to the NetBook phenomenon. Pat Morehead of AMD is quoted as saying the following to InfoWorld: "We haven't announced anything for this type of cheap mini-notebook and we're still taking this wait-and-see...
VIA Will No Longer Make Chipsets for Intel and AMD Systems
Preferring to focus on its Nano chipset line, VIA Tehcnologies is no longer going to produce chipsets for PCs that use Intel and AMD processors.
GBM InkShow: Thomasin and the Acer Aspire One
Well as I posted on Saturday I did pick up an Acer Aspire One Netbook or whatever you want to call them) at Circuit City, and I finally managed to convince my lovely wife, Thomasin, to take some time after her busy performance schedule this weekend to shoot an unboxing...
App Stores and Mobile Devices: A Siren’s Call or a Candy Store?
The news is full today of the apparent and unsurprising success of Apple's App Store, raking in over $30 million in a month. That news is also rounded out by some other commentary that wonders just how many of those apps people are really using once they've downloaded ...
Best Buy Installing Gadget Kiosks In Airports
Would you buy a gadget from a vending machine kiosk in an airport? Best Buy must think enough folks will as they are now in the process of installing the kiosk vending machines in airport terminals.
Sprint Will End Email at the End of the Year
If you’re a Sprint customer and rely on Sprint’s email you should get ready to make a transition. Sprint has decided to end email as a service as of December 31, 2008.
What Effect Will Low Cost NetBooks Have on the Rise of Laptops?
Michael Parekh linked to an Ars Technica article that discusses the continuing trend away from desktops to laptops. Apparently in 2007 laptop shipments rose 21% (31.6 million units) and desktop shipments dropped 4% (35 million units.) So it makes me wonder two things.
Stay Connected On The Go With SkyLounge
If you're a person who travels a lot, SkyLounge might help you network with associates and find a great hotel or restaurant. The ability to make connections while on the go is very important to mobile users. SkyLounge.com is a service for business professi...
iHangman for Tablet PCs and UMPCs Now Free
Not sure if this is the beginning of a trend but another program for Tablet PC and UMPC users just went freeware soon after we heard the news of Tablet Enhancement for Tablet PCs (TEO) doing so.
The End of Tablet PCs Debate Keeps Perking
On the one hand the debate about the viability of Tablet PCs has been going on for quite some time. On the other hand one could say that the fact there is a debate almost proves the thesis.
