As I mentioned a couple of times during my evaluation of the ARMOR X10gx, its Intel solid state drive is blazingly fast. How fast? Check out the detailed review of the Intel X25-M SSD at Notebooks.com and maybe win one to see for yourself.
I walked by our local computer repair shop on the way to lunch yesterday and ran across a couple of kids taking customer privacy seriously. Instead of perusing personal data, like some repair shop employees do, these guys shatter hard drives that are left behind when customers upgrade their hard drives. I told these guys [...]
I’m still not sold on Microsoft’s ‘A Phone to Save Us From Our Phones” messaging, but the recent ads are some of the best we’ve seen from Microsoft for quite some time. In this one-minute ad, Microsoft pokes fun at smartphone users who ignore the real world in favor of focusing on their smartphones. Microsoft’s [...]
A lot of iPad owners are getting impatient waiting around for multi-tasking. Have time to visit your local hardware store and glue a few items together? Then you can have a full-fledged multi-tasking iPad today. Want to FaceTime while browsing the Web on your iPad? No problem. Get step by step Instructions on how to [...]
The Ezzyl is a $5 portable iPad stand that’s beautiful in its simplicity. It’s made of corrugated plastic and can fold flat for easy transportation. If you’re looking for a cheap secondary iPad stand head over to Ezzyl.com. One dollar from each purchase goes to one of five charities. I wouldn’t expect an Ezzyl to last [...]
In no way am I trying to push some sort of Christmas creep here, but this is the time of year that geeks everywhere start scheming and plotting to make sure the gadgets they want end up under the Christmas tree on December 25. Don’t deny it, you know I’m talking to you. Gadget sites [...]
We’ve already seen a number of bar code scanning Apps on the iOS and Android platforms. Essentially these Apps scan a bar code and return results so that you can compare prices at other locations and retail outlets. Power to the consumer, right? Well, we’ve also heard reports about stores, being upset about this, banning [...]
Microsoft is announcing that it will release a Beta of a sync tool that will allow Mac users to sync “select content” with Windows Phone 7 devices. Not really a surprise, but it is a necessary move on Microsoft’s part if it wants Windows Phone 7 to compete. The announcement says this will come “later [...]
The first of 33 trapped Chilean miners were pulled up a 2,000ft shaft last night after spending 69 days underground. The ascent up the shaft in a tiny capsule takes about 20 minutes, but the miners won’t be alone. Each miner will have a Panasonic ToughBook U1 attached to them to monitor their location and [...]
While not as useful for enabling mobility as a self-driving car, the Eyes-Free project for Android is hard at work giving the blind more navigation options via smartphone apps, such as WalkyTalky and Intersection Explorer.
WaterField Designs introduced a new iPad case today that has plenty of room for a full-sized keyboard and accessories. The new iPad Wallet isn’t the slimmest iPad case on the market, but it does look like a good option if you want to avoid carrying a man purse or notebook bag for your iPad and [...]
Google’s been secretly working on a driverless car out in the real world. Its engineers have already logged 140,000 miles without any problems. The software looks pretty impressive and the following demo is amazing. As you can see in the above video, the Toyota Prius with the Google gadgets and software can dodge pedestrians. Google [...]
Sprint announced a new refurbished phone program that’s worth a look if your phone’s on its last legs or you just want a new one without re-upping your wireless contract. To start, Sprint is offering three phones and is throwing a green spin on it. One of the oldest tricks in the wireless carriers’ books [...]
Can’t say I have a particular need for a rugged Tablet PC capable of withstanding dust and debris, crashes against the pavement, a jog through the rain, or explosive environments. But if I did, I’d definitely keep the ARMOR X10gx from DRS Technologies on my list.
Last week at CTIA, Sprint announced a trio of Android phones. These 3 phones all work with their new trick called Sprint ID. Among all this Windows Phone excitement, I found time to do quick unboxing and 1st look at the Samsung Transform. The Transform has a slide out keyboard, runs Android 2.1, and packs [...]
Not much news has come out of the Palm/HP camp since HP bought Palm, but today, a whopper of a leak popped up on a French carrier’s website. The Palm Pre 2 is on it’s way thanks to SFR and the some great detective work by PreCentral. This would be much bigger news had the [...]
After posting this morning about my thoughts on Windows Phone 7, the first commenter, Todd, bemoaned the fact that AT&T and T-Mobile will be the first Windows Phone 7 carriers. First, Todd, we’ll see Windows Phone 7 on Verizon and Sprint next year. But more to the point of this post, we here in the [...]
As I mentioned early yesterday, Zune software version 4.7 went live. The marketplace looks really thin, but I am not going to panic yet, the actual release isn’t here yet. Some software shown off today isn’t in the store, so I am going to assume it’s not really ready for public consumption yet.
Say what you want about Microsoft taking seemingly forever to get some skin in the mobile handset game. From what I’m seeing and hearing they may have a real shot at a come back with Windows Phone 7. Microsoft did what it needed to do when it essentially scrapped everything it had done before and [...]
The simple answer for some is, nothing. I know this already. For me, other than being a self admitted Microsoft fan boy recovering from a year away from Windows Mobile, Zune integration. As long as the other core functions of the OS are there, having the chance to sync Zune Pass content with my phone [...]
And the winner of the beautiful Windows Phone Messenger bag from Ogio is… Wait, I want to say more things about the bag before I post the winner’s name. The bag is a red Ogio Jack Pack Fire bag with “Windows Phone” embroidered on it. I received this at a Microsoft Windows Phone event I [...]
Week three of Fujitsu’s 12-week giveaway sweepstakes kicks off today, and it’s a big one – a Lifebook T900 Tablet PC. Same restrictions as before – U.S. adults only.
Steve Ballmer and Greg Sullivan made an appearance on the Today Show this morning. The interviewer kept asking stupid questions and Ballmer did great ignoring them. He moved on to getting the message out that he intended to bring to the show. I mean really, today is Windows Phone 7 day, why ask him about [...]
While a lot of companies have made promises about media tablets this year, Apple’s the only one to sell such a device in any real volume. There are some Android tablets hitting the market and the BlackBerry Playbook was recently introduced. But for the time being, Apple’s the only one out there with a cohesive [...]
Microsoft and its partners unleashed the world of Windows Phone 7 on the masses today. In the middle of the media blitz is a gem of an ad called Really that’s surprisingly sexy and funny. Two words that I’d never use to describe the dozens upon dozens of lame Microsoft videos, ads and viral marketing [...]
One of the biggest items of concern I have gotten from individuals and that was argued about in closed door settings I have been a part of is cut and paste. When we learned this was not currently included, you would have thought that they left off “phone dialing” or something. I rarely use cut [...]
Today is the day that Windows Phone 7 is being launched. There is a very packed house in New York City for the launch. Taking the stage 1st was Steve Ballmer. Steve is very excited about Windows Phone 7 and state that he’s been waiting for this day for a while. I agree Steve, I [...]
T-Mobile announced the HTC HD7 (HTC Tropy) in a press release today, with a side note at the bottom about the Dell Venue Pro. I love HTC and Dell, It hurts my feelings to see T-Mobile neglect Dell in this press release. Just kidding, they both look awesome!
When the iPad was released I was one of those who didn’t buy the weeps and moans from those who felt the device needed a camera. That’s all spilt milk now. Without a doubt Apple is going to put a camera in the next edition of the iPad in order to make its FaceTime approach [...]
AT&T is the premeire launch partner with Windows Phone 7 and they have an impressive line up to get the party started. I only wish the HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro were on AT&T instead of T-Mobile. I am not going to lie, I am seriously considering jumping to T-Mobile just to get those [...]
Here is a demo video of the UI direct from Microsoft. I will have my own videos soon enough, but right now, my hands are tied. I’ve had some hands on in a 1 day classroom-type environment, but not in a real world environment. I expect to have a device in hand fairly soon though. [...]
The past several years of hunching over keyboards and staring at small displays for hours on end has been very painful. As I wrote last month, I’m taking steps to improve my posture and overall health. Someone at Ergotron read one of my articles, sent over a bunch of info about how unhealthy it is [...]
Here are the devices we’re looking at for Windows Phone 7 and what carriers they are launching on. This is the list of devices that Microsoft has stated. I will update this post with links to info about each device as the info becomes available. Microsoft Corp. today joined its partners in revealing nine new [...]
Zune 4.7 is live for download and we can now download Windows Phone 7 applications! I don’t see 2,000 apps in there, but I do see apps nonetheless. The apps are in organized well with several genres: games, entertainment, photo, lifestyle, news & weather, health & fitness, finance, travel, navigation, social, productivity, tools, business, and [...]
This weekend, a ton of resources Windows Phone 7 resources have gone live. With press events in several places tomorrow, we should know everything else. I decided not to fly up to New York City, but I am still going to take a couple days of vacation. I will be watching from afar, but my [...]
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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 [...]
The Next Nexus: What It Needs to Stay Ahead of the Pack
Late last year, Google and Samsung released the third rendition of the Nexus smartphone. The first of course was the HTC-made Nexus One which arrived in 2010 to great fan fare. Then, in late part of 2010, the Samsung-made Nexus S launched which eventually became available in two variants, the regular Nexus S and the [...]
Nokia Responds to Alleged 3-Inch ‘Tablet’ Leaks
When Nokia took the stage in New York City with carrier partner T-Mobile USA, various news outlets were reporting that Nokia was either working on a 3-inch tablet or media player. Right now, the company says that the information that was reported earlier was all a misunderstanding by various hopeful blogs. The device that was [...]
Pad & Quill Octavo iPad Case 2 Looks Great but is Bulky
The Pad & Quill Octavo case for the iPad 2 is a leather bound case that looks great on the iPad 2. This case is crafted with care and you can tell that when you pick it up. Pad & Quill is known for producing high quality cases that protect your tablet, computer or iPhone with [...]
Pad & Quill Fire Keeper: A Beautiful Kindle Fire Case
If you have a Kindle Fire, then you owe it to yourself to take a look at the beautiful Kindle Fire Keeper, a case from Pad & Quill. Pad & Quill cases protect your iPad, eBook reader, computer or iPhone with a touch of class giving users a classic book-like experience even though they’re holding a very [...]
id America Gasket iPhone Case Review
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 [...]
