Not that I think a lot of folks have a ton of cash floating around to go buy a Bimmer, but using a Microsoft Surface computer to help pick out that next car is a natural fit for multi-touch and natural user input technology. The application was written for BMW by VectorForm. Check out BMW’s [...]
Christmas time is all about giving to those you love and care about. I’ve had some hits and misses over the years, but the best tech Christmas present I ever bought someone was an iPod for my mother-in-law. She’d been talking about getting one for a long time, and then to see her face as [...]
If running Windows on your Mac is your thing, then you might want to check out this awesome deal on VMWare’s Fusion: 50% off, 1 day only. Regularly priced at $79.99, on sale for $39.99. Use coupon code CyberMondayDeal. Deal expires 11:59 PM PST, December 1, 2008.
The law of unintended consequences comes home to roost. Intel created a monster with the Netbook. The Netbook is like a Frankenstein’s monster terrifying the locals. Now Intel, with VP of Sales and Marketing Stu Pann as the point person, is leading the pack of villagers carrying torches and pitchforks to storm the castle [...]
Wanna get an Amazon Kindle, but having trouble ponying up the $359 or waiting the estimated 13 weeks for a new one? Well, you can now get a refurbished Kindle for the low, low price of $329! That’s right, a whopping $30 savings. The refurbished section is not showing any available right now, but keep [...]
Missed all the action this past week, but don’t want to page through pages of posts or peruse your RSS reader? Here is a quick look at some of the most popular articles from this past week: HP Mini 1000 InkShow Seagate FreeAgent contest My Son Loves the HP TouchSmart PC HP Magic Giveaway contest [...]
JasonJ, a GBM forum member, has been beta testing the BumpTop desktop. He just posted up this review in our forums – go check it out. BumpTop Desktop looks very intriguing! Anything that increases my desktop real estate and lets me prioritize my shortcuts by size is a game changer. BumpTop’s gorgeous presentation actually seems [...]
The following sites launch their HP Magic Giveaway contest today – be sure to check them out! MediaBlab Boston Pocket PC Neowin
What could be better than spending the holidays getting to know the wonderful world of mobile computing while using a Lenovo S10 Netbook? Head over to Notebooks.com where they are giving away one.
The following sites launch their HP Magic Giveaway contest today – be sure to check them out! Morningside Mom Thoughts on poetics and tech
Not to be left out in the cold, Dynamism is running some pretty cool Black Friday deals – prices are good through Sunday or while available: Stuff your stocking full of unique USB memory: Under $20: Halo USB drives Under $25: Star Wars USB drives Under $30: Sushi USB drives Ultramobile and ultraffordable: Under $250: [...]
At an IT Supply Chain conference, Stu Pann, VP in Sales / Marketing at Intel, seems to be poo-poohing the whole Netbook craze, of which Intel and their Atom processor is largely associated with: “If you’ve ever used a Netbook and used a 10-inch screen size–it’s fine for an hour. It’s not something you’re going [...]
Congratulations to the following GBM readers on winning these contests: MarkP – winner of a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate for helping out the high school student with his mobile research Mario Filipe – winner in our Checkpoint Flyer contest and soon-to-be proud owner of a Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer laptop bag
If you’ve found a fantastic Black Friday / Cyber Monday deal that would appeal to our readers, please share it with us here. Oh, and be sure to check out all of our Black Friday posts with links to stores and deals that you’ll definitely want to visit.
Are you finally ready for your chance to win over $6,000 in computers and software? Well, the magic wand is waving with the first “HP Magic Giveaway” contests going live today on the following sites. Head over and check out their contests: Bleeping Computer Gear Live Windows Connected Our own contest kicks off on December [...]
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I have not been a huge fan of Netbooks, mostly due to the size of the keyboard, screen, and being worried about performance. Having a chance to review the HP Mini 1000 changed that for me, though. The HP Mini 1000 is a fantastic choice for those wanting something more mobile without wanting to break [...]
My son and I unpacked the HP TouchSmart, and I have to say that it was the best out of box experience I’ve ever had. I should have filmed the boot-up process – totally touch and very, very cool. HP nailed the experience. My son has been messing around non-stop with the TouchSmart ever since [...]
Everyone sing with me “It’s the most, wonderful time of the year….” In conjunction with 10 other sites, we are giving away a Seagate FreeAgent Go 500GB Drive (choice of color for USB/PC users, Silver only for MacBook/FW800 users) and a 1TB FreeAgent Desk or FreeAgent Desk for Mac drive.
Look what just showed up as part of the HP Magic Giveaway! I have the best job in the world I get to review utterly cool technology and then give it all away in one MASSIVE contest….stay tuned.
Not to be left out, Toshiba is running special 20% discounts and free-for-3 specials. If you are hankering for a Toshiba notebook or Tablet PC, head on over.
HP is running a slew of specials via their Thanksgiving Sale page, so if you are in need of some HP printers, cameras, digital picture frames, desktops, notebooks, etc, head over and check it out.
iPods, iPhones, multi-touch Macs, and much more will be discounted coming Friday. You will definitely find deals at Best Buy and other authorized retailers, and by shopping at Apple’s retail store and online store. Be sure to visit their online store on Friday to checkout their discounts before heading out.
There are plenty of deals to be found this coming Friday through Monday. If Buy.com is on our frequent shopping list, be sure to check out their Black Friday special page, which goes live on Friday, November 28th.
Shopping at Amazon for some Holiday deals? Amazon’s Black Friday page has gone live – head over and check out deals like below.
If a Lenovo tablet pc or notebook are in your plans, than be sure to checkout Lenovo’s Black Friday /Cyber Monday deals. Follow this link and use coupon code USPBLACKFRIDAY for the deepest savings. As an example, I priced out an X200 Tablet PC and saved $369 over the standard price. Sale ends 12/1/08. We’ll [...]
No real confirmation on this yet, but lots of chatter, which could mean absolutely nothing. The chatter is that Microsoft may unveil a prototype Zune phone at CES in January, codenamed ‘’Pink.’ Of course the usual denials abound and some say this is probably not going to be ready until later in the year. The [...]
Well, duh. The folks at Newsweek decided to pick up a story that anyone associated with mobile tech has known for quite some time now. Newsweek’s article focusing on batteries as the weak link in technology is worth a quick read though because it talks a bit about some of the innovations and new efforts [...]
Are you an Active Ink Software user or thinking about trying out a form-filling application? If so, then you might want to check out these two new features that just got added: An Active Shortcut is a single character or short string of characters that serves as a substitute for a long string of characters. [...]
With a lot of focus on multi-touch, Windows 7, and HP’s tx2 Multi-Touch Tablet PC, N-Trig has definitely been spending time in the spotlight these days. Crave’s interview with N-Trig’s Lenny Engelhardt gives some insight as to what 2009 might bring us tablet and multi-touch enthusiasts: Although Engelhardt could not comment on which manufacturers N-trig [...]
The first prize in the HP Magic Giveaway arrived today – the Mini 1000 with Windows XP. First impressions: best feeling keyboard in an ultra-portable / netbook that I have ever used. Stay tuned for more in my upcoming review.
Wanting to get that special person a nice bag for Christmas? Head over to SkoobaDesign.com where you can get 25% off when purchasing more than $50. You’ll also get free UPS Ground shipping to the 48 contiguous states. Use coupon code 08TECH25 during the checkout process to get your discount. The coupon code is valid [...]
Want to customize those gestures on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? Well, now you can do just that with an application called MultiClutch. MultiClutch allows you to assign keyboard gestures associated to a specific program to a gesture on the touchpad. MultiClutch works by installing a simple input manager that will catch a gesture [...]
I just spent some time talking with Van Potter, CEO and President of InPlay Technologies. He demonstrated for me some potentially game changing technology involving integrated pen and capacitive touch. All I can share at this time is that once their solution becomes available, and OEMs get on board, it could remove most of the [...]
Herushan is a PC. He’s a convertible.. – Herushan I am a PC, and I can convert between input modes. I am an Lenovo X61 Tablet that spends its days taking notes and nights writing papers, surfing the web, or playing games. My screen has high resolutions and can be rotated around for ease of [...]
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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.
Ballistic Tough Jacket iPad Case Review: Serious Protection at a Bargain
Ballistic Cases compete with companies like Otterbox to offer more protection than a typical iPad case. The Ballistic Tough Jacket iPad Case for the New iPad and iPad 2 shields your iPad from accidents at a a better price than Otterbox. The Ballistic Tough Jacket uses three layers of shielding on the back, extra absorption on [...]
Musubo Sneaker iPhone 4S Case Review: Perfect for Sneakerheads
The Musubo Sneaker case for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S delivers protection with the flair of a sneaker tread design on the back. If you chase new Nike’s for a hobby, this is an iPhone 4S case you need to check out. If you prefer a different look, check out the Musubo Retro Case, with an [...]
Musubo Retro iPhone 4S Case Review: Exoskeleton Protection
The Musubo Retro iPhone 4S case protects the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S with a layer of silicon and a sci-fi looking exoskeleton that looks great. Musubo makes a collection of interesting iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S cases, including the Musubo Sneaker Case. In addition to looking good, the Retro case offers more protection than the average iPhone [...]
