Google has opened up their January 2001 search index, giving us a reminder of what things used to be like. My, how times have changed. I did a search for Tablet PC — 88,100 results popped up with the following top results, highlighting Bill Gates unveiling the Tablet PC at Comdex in November 2000: Almost [...]
Need a good look at the Kohjinsha SC and SX ultra-mobile PC? Check out the image gallery of 22 pictures over on Ubergizmo. We’ve been seeing these around since June, but the Ubergizmo team is at CEATEC 2008 right now and snapped these up close photos. We still need to get an active digitizer in [...]
Starting young is never a bad thing — to be an artist or a Tablet PC advocate :) >>
After detailing my plan to purchase a Tablet PC and select the right unit, my HP 2710p has finally arrived. I’ve been using it exclusively as my primary note taking device for a few days, and I’ve encountered a few differences between using a Tablet PC, traditional paper, and a conventional laptop computer. The [...]
The Screen Protector Shootout ended but it had a glaring omission of one of the key competitors. Steve Seto graciously sent me a sample and I was able to give it a good go-round. It’s been a while coming, but it’s finally here. Enjoy the video followed by the written write-up after the jump. [...]
The online application market is heating up. Apple’s App Store is certainly a hot commodity both for developers and users, as well for controversy. With the recent announcement of Google and T-Mobile’s G1 Android phone also came word of an online source for applications there as well. Now, Zoho, is launching an Application Marketplace for [...]
What are you waiting for Toshiba. Let’s get a move on. One of the lagging areas of innovation in mobile computing is the manufacture of batteries. We haven’t seen any real advances in the technology behind them, even though we slowly but surely keep creeping up in the area of battery life. Well, it looks [...]
If you’re a Comcast user get ready for caps to be put in place as of tomorrow October 1. Comcast is imposing a 250GB monthly limit, and as Om Malik says, they ““will become the symbol of a new Internet era†that features monitoring and metering. I’m not in favor of caps or metering of [...]
Many of our readers are looking to get in to a tablet pc for the very first time. As one might expect, the terrain can be a little difficult to navigate. Tablet PC 101 will be a periodic primer series focused on the basics of Tablet PCs. While this is just a primer series, I’d [...]
Are you LinkedIn? LinkedIn is a networking site with a business and career connection focus. And like most networking sites there are various ways to connect to others who share interests and perhaps opportunities. Now there is a Tablet PC Enthusiast Group on LinkedIn started by Jeff Fisher. You’ll find different segments of the community [...]
If you’re one of those waiting to get your hands on a Mobile Internet Device this may be one of your best chances. Yes, there are a few on the market already if you work hard and trust eBay, but this looks like it might be an easier alternative. The Aigo P8860 MID is now [...]
If you use multiple monitors, then I have one word of advice for you: UltraMon — it is THE application for superb multi-monitor support. I use it everyday in my setup at the office. efficiently move windows and maximize windows across the desktop manage more applications with the Smart Taskbar control application positioning with UltraMon [...]
It’s a well-advertised claim that SSDs stand up to abuse much better than their spinning platter counterparts. I’ve always been a sucker for destruction tests, and this three story drop of Samsung’s SSD really rocks my socks. There’s just something about abusing technology that gets me every time. Anyway, Steve Weinger, the senior marketing manager [...]
For the foreseeable future, mobile folks will be looking to cut expenses the best way possible. However, that doesn’t mean giving up ““going mobileâ€Â. In fact, going mobile in economic challenging times might just be a great way to save money and land that next opportunity. Here are some ideas on doing the mobile thing [...]
Comfort Software has released a new version of their on-screen keyboard. Version 3.2 comes in both Lite ($9.95) and Pro versions ($19.95). I’m not sure if there is a trial here or not, although both have free downloads listed for both versions. I don’t have a touch screen device to test this out, so if [...]
I’m using the latest round of Apple rumors about a possible Tablet PC as an excuse to post these pictures of a mockup of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) version 2. The pictures have accompanied a number of posts on other sites today about the great ““what if.†We’ve posted them here before. No [...]
With any new movement, trend, or paradigm shift there are always those who don’t see eye-to-eye with all of the eyeballs that are following the masses. Of course it takes time to find out who is right and who isn’t. GNU creator and founder of the Free Software Foundation Richard Stallman things that the move [...]
I am really, really enjoying using both the HP 2730p and the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet PCs. I’ve said this before and will say it again, these are both excellent additions to the ranks of Tablet PCs. I’ve posted benchmarks, but as I said in that post, I’m not a fan of using benchmarks to [...]
One thing I’ll give most of the companies jumping into the Netbook fray. They at least are coming up with names. That is certainly better than just stringing some letters and numbers together and calling it a product name. I won’t comment on the ““stickability†of some of the names though. LG is entering the [...]
All broadband eyes are on Baltimore, MD, today. Sprint is beginning to rollout out its XOHM WiMAX service there. This is the big test that will hopefully lead to greater WiMAX coverage in other areas. (Washington DC, Portland, Philadelphia, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Chicago are next up in the larger rollout.) WiMAX users will need an aircard [...]
Leave it to our forums to come up with some breaking news on a Sunday. GBM Forum member UCDS linked up to a post that has some specs on what is being called the new Stylistic ST6012. I find the placement of the camera a bit odd though on the back? How would one [...]
New speech forum: there is now a forum for Microsoft speech. It has just opened for business. For those who use Vista speech or those considering using Vista. Give it a try! MS Speech Forum · The Windows Speech Recognition and Macro Forum
This is a great thing for the community. Three fantastic resources on ultra mobile computing, UMPCPortal, jkkmobile, and Liliputing are teaming up to help provide us with more information on what is going on in the wacky world of mobile computing. We’ve always tried to keep up with all the UMPC, MID and netbook products [...]
Netbooks are certainly capturing a lot of attention and apparently a lot of sales. They’ve certainly captured the imagination. In the long run, it will be interesting to see what the impact we’re all feeling today will really mean in the long run. Iyaz Akhtar of gadgetell has published thoughts on why Netbooks have succeeded [...]
Several years ago, as fingerprint readers first began appearing in tablet pcs, I began using them a lot to login to the OS, login to web sites, scroll web pages, etc. As the years have passed and browsers now having the ability to store passwords and other form information, I find myself not using fingerprint [...]
I never thought of playing Call of Duty 4 on a Netbook wouldn’t have ever thought it was possible. But that has changed thanks to Mobile Computer. They did the install, took it for a few rounds and it doesn’t actually look half bad. The whole video isn’t just about the game though. There is [...]
If you’re a fan of Internet Radio or streaming music, or just a fan of Pandora (I’m a fan of all three) then you might want to heed a call from Pandora for some help. Pandora (and other companies that fall into this category) find themselves caught in a real squeeze play and, of course, [...]
I’m so glad that the Internet allows us to live and experience things vicariously at times. I’m not one of those who lives to crack open a new device and expose the innards, but I’m glad others do enjoy doing so. Liliputing reader Tommy Yoo has opened up the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 and posted up [...]
I’m saying yes. Steve ““Chippy†Paine has been looking over investor presentations and points out that Portable Media Player (PMP) manufacturer, Archos, sees PMPs morphing into MIDs over the next two years. That only makes sense to me, simply because I continue to see much of the small mobile device push focusing on consuming media. [...]
I’m honored to be a freak. So is Rob. The ubiquitous Robert Scoble has created a ““hand-picked list of the people who provide the most interesting tech blogging/tweeting/FriendFeeding.†Rob and I both made Scoble’s list. It is good to see that Scoble is still something of a Tablet PC freak (he was a big advocate [...]
Here’s one for all you handy GBM readers. Liliputing is reporting that PvP_lostknight, a forum member of EeeUser and PS3Mod, is creating a $60 tablet conversion package for the Eee PC. Although this kit is available for preorder, caveat emptor appears to be the motto with this deal. The conversion kit has taken longer to [...]
Hi everyone! Well, we are finally starting off on our series regarding speech recognition. It has been a slow start, but I hope interest will peak as we become more actively involved with the future of speech recognition and tablet computers. Did you notice Craig’s post earlier in the week? I was very happy to [...]
Finally, I have installed Dragon Medical 10 after having had some installation issues. Commonly, I had just had to uninstall the previous version of Dragon Naturally Speaking and then install the new version. During this installation I ran into an error message. I think that the problem originated from not all of the files being [...]
What a week this has been. We’ve seen drastic changes in the stock market, huge financial companies fail / go bankrupt / get bought, and now the Congress is battling it out over a rescue / bail out plan to “save” the economy. Is the latest news coming out Wall Street and Washington giving you [...]
Motion Computing is soliciting survey input from all convertible Tablet PC users – that’s right, a die-hard slate OEM wants to talk with convertible Tablet PC users! Follow this link, or the ad banner above, to take part in their survey. All qualifying participants will also be entered into a drawing for an iPod Touch. [...]
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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 [...]
