Motion Computing, who released their new J3400 just two weeks ago, today announced upgrades to their C5 MCA and F5 rugged Tablet PC. Both units now support Intel’s Core 2 Duo chipset, 802.11 a / g / draft n wireless, 64 gb SSD, as well as offering Verizon’s Wireless mobile broadband network. Previously, only Sprint [...]
ASUS is giving away four Eee PC computers over the next couple of weeks to celebrate Easter. To participate you’ll need to visit the ASUS Facebook page and follow the company on YouTube. They’re being coy with details of the prizes, but I’m guessing they’ll be giving away some colorful netbooks.
HP may begin selling netbooks with Google’s Android operating system according to the Wall Street Journal. HP’s engineers are evaluating Android as a low-cost option, but there are no firm plans quite yet. This makes me wonder if HP is planning to release a netbook with an ARM processor. We’re expecting to see several [...]
It kinda feels like one of those old fashioned car sales wars when one dealer would work to match or beat the dealer down the street. Dell just announced its new high res screen for the Mini 10 Netbook. HP, who had announced a 1366 x 768 screen was coming for the HP 2140 awhile [...]
For those, like me, who find the screen real estate on Netbooks to be a little skimpy, this might come as good news. For $35 Dell will let you up the resolution from 1025 x 576 to 1366 x 766. which is more than enough for those looking to run 720p HD video. Intriguingly the [...]
Not long after I finished that previous post about April Fools Day it looks like the fun has started. Smashing Magazine has a post talking about the new features in Internet Explorer 8.1. What’s that you say? Didn’t IE 8 just get released? Well, that’s the first clue, I think. In any regard some are [...]
Today’s deal of the day is a 15% stackable coupon that’s good on most Lenovo IdeaPad notebooks, including the ultraportable U110 and U330. The IdeaPad U110 starts at $1,104 with this coupon, which is valid through 4/6/09. For full details visit LogicBuy.
Here at GBM, we are both overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the netbook craze. Overwhelmed by the fact that every time we blink, another manufacturer is introducing their own model to the exponentially growing market. We are also underwhelmed because it’s just the same specifications in the same form factor minus a different brand on the [...]
Get ready for April Fools Day on the Internet. Those who’ve been around for awhile know that you should always look skeptically at any post on any site on April 1. We typically have some April Fools fun here on GBM and occasionally those posts get taken for the real thing. (A couple of examples, [...]
Steve ““Chippy†Paine, famous and infamous for his UMPCPortal, has put up a couple of posts on the Intel Software Network about his experiences at SXSW carrying and evangelizing a range of mobile devices. The first post talks about what gear he carried (he had quite a range of devices available to him) but the [...]
April 1 is just around the corner and supposedly the dreaded Conficker/Downadup computer worm is set to receive new instructions on that day. The media is just starting to pay attention to this in its usual hyped up way about something that could prove to be the NEXT BIG THING. The Conficker/Downadup worm is supposedly [...]
Nuance updated Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 so it will run on 64-Bit editions of Vista and Windows 7 Beta. Dragon Naturally Speaking 10.1 extends Dragon’s capabilities to Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3. Dragon Naturally Speaking transcribes speech and allows users to control their computers with voice commands. Dragon Naturally Speaking 10.1 also supports Internet [...]
HP’s dropped the price of the six-cell Mini 1000 battery to just $71.99 after a $30 discount and 20% off coupon. This battery doubles the runtime of the standard three-cell battery. Free shipping is included with this deal. Visit LogicBuy for full details and the coupon code.
Last night was a rare night in the Crocker/Savaiano household. We both had the night off and after a rare lovely dinner at home, and making a silly video, we decided to just be bums and catch up on some TV viewing and wipe some stuff off the DVR. One of the shows we’ve been [...]
Livescribe Inc., makes of the Pulse Smartpen announced that it’s raised $18.6 million in funding so far this year. The company plans on opening an online application store, emphasizing mobile professional needs and expanding its footprint both in the U.S. and overseas. The Llivescribe Pulse Smartpen is an almost magical device that Warner Crocker couldn’t [...]
We’re trying to close your gadget deficit while the economy is in the dumps with the Gadget Stimulus Plan. Today we’re giving away a license for Active Ink Software’s Professional Designer E-Form Builder valued at $299. If you are looking for creative ways to implement cost savings in your business, then you need to look [...]
That didn’t take long. Asus made the Asus Eee 1004DN official. If the name designation doesn’t mean anything to you (and why should it?) the 1004DN is the first Eee to include an optical drive (Super-multi) and also an ExpressCard slot. You can now check it out on the Asus site. Specs after the jump
The big news this morning is that the news from last week is true. Skype will unveil its iPhone app on Tuesday but it will only work on WiFi. That last bit isn’t unexpected but is disappointing because AT&T certainly doesn’t want Skype honing in on its turf. You can use the chat feature over [...]
Tesla Motors announced the Model S, an electric car that will feature a 17″ ‘infotainment touchscreen.’ According to the company’s press release the touchscreen “…allows passengers to listen to Pandora Radio or consult Google Maps, or check their state of charge remotely from their iPhone or laptop.” Pretty cool features for an in-car computer, [...]
We’re trying to close your gadget deficit while the economy’s in the dumps with the Gadget Stimulus Plan. Today we’re giving away a Seagate FreeAgent Go hard drive.This drive is extremely thin and can easily fit in your pocket. The 500GB FreeAgent Go has is big enough to completely backup any Tablet PC or notebook. [...]
If you want to know why we sometimes seem overwhelmed and just slightly insane as we cover Netbooks, UMPCs, MIDs, and other things mobile, go to this url from UMPCPortal and check out the picture. (The one accompanying this post doesn’t do it justice.) The URL will take you to a picture of all the [...]
Speaking of compromises and Netbooks, jkkmobile has put up a helpful video that shows you how to uncover some valuable screen real estate when using the Firefox browser on the tiny screen. jkkmobile’s hints and tips (sans plug-ins and add-ons) will certainly save you a scroll or two when you are net booking your way [...]
David Pogue of the New York Times has finally decided to chime in on Netbooks with a review of four different models (he asked Joann Stern of Laptop Mag which four to review) and wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles, he’s discovered that Netbooks require you to make some compromises. His review doesn’t cover or [...]
Today’s deal of the day is a coupon that’s good for 10% off Dell Mini 12 netbooks configured at $499 or more. The Mini 12 can be customized with a variety of colors and artwork. The coupon is good until the end of April. For full details visit LogicBuy.
As we were recording the latest GBM Podcast I mentioned to Hilton and Xavier that I had recently heard about a condition called Gorrilla Arm that related to touch screens. According to some sources (here and here) Gorilla Arm was a factor in the demise of vertically orientated touch screen technology in the 1980′s. Others [...]
Lisa from MobileTechReview.com reviewed the Sony VAIO P and posted a video that compares it to the Fujitsu U820 and Acer Aspire One. She likes the keyboard and small size, but questions the $899 to $1,499 price tag. Sony insists this product isn’t a netbook, but since it runs on an Atom processor it’s only [...]
Today’s deal of the day is a $24 coupon that drops the HP Mini Extended 6-cell battery down to $85.99. The coupon is good through today and includes free shipping. For full details and the coupon code, visit LogicBuy.
Welcome a new GBM Team member to the ranks of gadget geeks here on GottaBeMobile.com. We’re thrilled that Hilton Locke is joining the team to share his knowledge with us and our readers and listeners. If you’ve been following GBM for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve seen Hilton’s name pop up here and [...]
The lines between netbooks and notebooks continue to blur it seems. Digtimes is reporting that Asus is prepping an Eee PC with an optical drive to be released mid-April. Calling it the by the catchy name of E1004DN, price point looks to be between $531-$590. Anyone surprised by this?
The UMPC concept seems all but gone, but maybe by adding some gold, some brass, and some Swarovsk jewels to a 7 inch form factor and charging $30,000 it might attract some buyers with cash to burn. I doubt it though. My doubts notwithstanding, somebody at Moneual thinks it might be worth it because they’ve [...]
Although writing with your finger on a small capacative screen can be trying at best, I’m sure news of Diotek’s handwriting recognition app on Android and the G1 will be well received in Asian markets. At the moment it only recognizes Korean and English and there is no price for it. Diotek is no stranger [...]
No Jerry Seinfeld wackiness here, just a straight up appeal to the consumer’s wallet. Microsoft has (some would say finally) muscled up and taken the wraps off a new campaign that actually draws a distinction between itself and Apple. The commercials began airing during the NCAA playoffs last night and will be seen through the [...]
If you are in school you no longer need to be satisfied with the student edition of Microsoft Office. Microsoft just dropped the price of the ultimate edition of Microsoft Office 2007 from $679.95 to $59.95 for students. That’s a 91% drop. You need an email address ending in .edu to qualify for the discount. [...]
We’re trying to close your gadget deficit while the economy’s in the dumps with the Gadget Stimulus Plan. Today we’re giving away an ATEN USB KVM Switch that makes it easy to control two PCs at once. Just plug each end of the KVM cable into each of your PC’s USB ports and you can [...]
PC manufacturers will be rolling out new computers to take advantage of Microsoft Windows 7′s touch capablilities, but they’ll have to pass a 43-step evaluation process t0 earn a Windows Touch Logo. Hardware makers have already provided Microsoft with devices and drivers for testing. For consumers, the logo tells you that the PC and all [...]
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Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
The Droid RAZR is just months old, but Motorola has already seen fit to introduce another mmber to the RAZR family, the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR (review) was known for a super thin design and Kevlar back, but it lacked in the battery life department. We saw 11-12 hours of battery life in [...]
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iPhone cases are a dime a dozen, but now and then I see one that stands out. Enter the Gasket iPhone case from id America. The id America Gasket case is a brushed aluminum iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S case that looks absolutely stunning. The machined case is inspired by the head gasket you’d find inside a [...]
