An Engadget reader seems to have evidence that is HP Slate 500 is finally shipping. Here’s hoping that’s true for anyone who got on the early adopter bandwagon. How about you GBM readers? I know several of you ordered. I don’t want to start a manic craze of hitting the refresh button to check shipping, [...]
Users who are awaiting Apple to announce the rumored iTunes streaming service, which would purported allow users to store their iTunes-purchased content inside Apple’s servers and have the media content be streamable with an Internet connection from the cloud on demand, can now look for towards Mougg for a free solution in the interim as [...]
Joanna Stern, also known as the Queen of Netbooks, reviewed the Inspiron Mini Duo over at Engadget.Unfortunately, the device doesn’t look like it’s going to live up to the hype and excitement we first experienced when we first saw it at IDF 2010. The Inspiron Duo definitely has that ‘gotta have it’ geek appeal at [...]
On a recent trip to the east coast to visit the in-laws I got into a long discussion with one of my wife’s cousins about working from home. He works for one of the world’s biggest banks as a database engineer and absolutely loves it. Why? It’s not because he got a big pay raise, [...]
Rather than purchasing a tablet or smartphone with a 3D screen or a glasses-free 3D display, such as the Sharp Android smartphones, a company called Grilli is introducing a screen overlay that will give the same effect as glasses-free 3D technology on existing screens. Grilli3D will initially be targeted at the iPad, with a screen [...]
The long rumored Nokia Z500 tablet, which purportedly will run on the MeeGo operating system, has been delayed. Eldar Murtazin claimed via Twitter that the slate’s future is in limbo because the device’s pricing may be too high to appease carriers. The tablet will be among the early crop of devices to run the MeeGo [...]
The OCOSMOS OCS1 is a UMPC, otherwise known as an ultra-mobile PC, which was a category of mobile computing devices that Microsoft had hoped would gain traction before the iPad consumer tablet craze. The OCS1 has a 5-inch touchscreen and a small form factor that runs the full version of Windows 7, making it a [...]
Technically, it’s not an iPad, but it does run the full version of Windows 7, Microsoft’s desktop-centric OS, and the OS runs natively rather than through some remote desktop software, like LogMeIn Ignition. The Chinese iPad clone is the best Apple knock-off that we’ve seen, and it has all the ports, styling, and design inspirations [...]
Tablet PC fans and mobile device fans have one great longing. That longing is to have the amazing flexibility of Microsoft’s OneNote work everywhere on any device. Yes, there’s a mobile version with Office 2011, and yes there are ways to get your notes into OneNote. But that longing wants more than is available now, [...]
Remember back when you actually had to pay several hundred dollars for a decent mobile phone? With the exception of the hottest devices, carriers practically give the things away to hook you into a long-term service contract. The same thing may happen to the iPad if carrier’s follow Softbank’s lead. In Japan, consumers can now [...]
If the ViewSonic Android Tablets caught your eye, you might want to check our your local Office Depot. The office supply chain is now carrying the 10 inch G Tablet for $399. It is running on the Tegra 2 chipset and comes with Android 2.2 and everything we can all recite about these kinds of [...]
There seems to be so much promise, and yet there seems to so much difficulty in bringing what we used to called the Print Media to the iPad and by extension other Tablet/Slates. Richard Branson’s Virgin iPad Project is the next great attempt to create something special that will make consumers pony up a subscription [...]
Microsoft’s spending hundreds of millions of dollars promoting Windows Phone 7 this holiday season, but in my personal experience nobody’s heard of the platform. I’m not talking about geeks and people that read sites like GottaBeMobile, I’m talking about normal consumers that buy some technology every once in a while. I saw dozens of family [...]
LG isn’t one to let its Korean rival Samsung bask in all the Android glory, and the LG LU3000 is an Android smartphone that demonstrates that LG can give Samsung a run for its money with the latter’s Galaxy S series Android handsets. Unfortunately, though, the LG LU3000–besides an unfriendly naming convention with a string [...]
Google Calendar is quickly catching up to Microsoft’s Outlook and Exchange calendaring system by now adding a new feature for inviting and viewing optional attendees on the guest list for your next appointment. The new feature will allow for optional guests, and will begin to roll out shortly, according to Google’s Official Gmail Blog. Google [...]
Leaked images and specs for a phone that’s reportedly from Nokia, called the Nokia X7, show a device that’s game- and multimedia-centric. The X7 will have specs that are similar to the keyboard-equipped Symbian^3-powered Nokia E7 and the photo-centric N8, but would eschew the keyboard of the former and add four speakers, one at each [...]
Industry insiders believe that Rupert Murdoch’s all-digital publication geared at the Apple iPad tablet called The Daily will not make its presumed launch date in December. Instead, the iPad-only, all digital publication may get its launch date pushed back to January. Dubbed by Murdoch himself as “the number one most exciting project,” The Daily will [...]
Looks like Microsoft continues to try and push the envelope when it comes to touch. According to a recently filed patent they’ve created a method of touching a surface to create a different tactile experience that makes users think they are touching a 3D like surface. According to an article on New Scientist, Microsoft is [...]
The iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad are rumored to get new features related to PDF mailing and iBooks organization according to recent speculations. Since Apple had just released iOS 4.2, it’s unclear whether these features will make it to iOS 4.3, which is rumored for release in December, or if these features will come at [...]
With no real word on when WiFi only versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be released (it will surely be after the holidays into next year), I’m sure there are those who just don’t want to deal with a carrier contract/plan for data. That may be delaying your thoughts of purchasing a Galaxy Tab. [...]
After news of a jailbreaking/rooting solution was reported on the Internet by the name of ChevronWP7, Microsoft has come out to advise users against employing or utilizing ChevronWP7 on their Windows Phone 7 devices. According to the developers behind ChevronWP7, the tool will allow users to enable “the sideloading of experimental applications that would otherwise [...]
While Motorola is reportedly targeting AT&T with its rumored Motorola Olympus Android smartphone for an end of January launch, the handset maker is also working on Verizon Wireless with two new Android products–a smartphone and a tablet–that will make use of a dual-core chip solution, most likely the NVIDIA Tegra 2, and will come with [...]
Chinese news source Economy Daily News is reporting on industry insiders’ claims that Apple will add five new features to the second generation iPad consumer tablet, bringing the device’s specs closer in line with the current fourth generation iPhone. Those sources claim that the iPad will have a new display, perhaps to bring it up [...]
Avram Piltch at Laptop Mag got his hands on a Dell Inspiron Duo “NetTablet” and has put it through its paces. Actually, let me rephrase that. Avram has his hands on a prototype which he makes very, very clear. And that’s a good thing because based on the performance of this prototype Dell has a [...]
Looks like I stirred up quite a conversation over on one of my favorite gadget blog sites, Gear Diary. My post last week about Apple removing the screen rotation lock capability from the side switch (I called it a bonehead move) made plain my views on the subject in terms of how that move affected [...]
We’ve written about WritePad for the iPad quite a few times here on GBM. For those who need handwriting recognition with their Digital Inking it is the best solution out there. If you’re an old school Tablet PC user and remember and miss the Write Anywhere feature of the early Tablet PC OS, then WritePad [...]
If you love to have all of your gadgets and gear with you wherever you are, then you usually need to commit to wearing a backpack or carrying a purse with you at all times, but not if you have a ScotteVest jacket or vest. These are the same clothing items Rolf Potts used to travel around the world without a bag and that we use to cover CES. To [...]
Had a great Thanksgiving yesterday. Good food, good company. Good music too thanks to Pandora streaming from my iPhone via Bluetooth to an Anycom FIPO adapter connected to a Bose stereo. Makes me wonder we’ll get Bluetooth standard on more stereos.
Hmmm? Decisions, decisions. I don’t jail break my devices but this might get me to try that out. I ranted a bit the other day about the boneheaded move Apple pulled by turning the side mounted toggle switch that allows you to lock your screen orientation into a mute button. That tweak has totally mucked [...]
I noticed on GearDiary that Scosche has released cases for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. I don’t have a Galaxy Tab, but I do have Scosche case for my iPad and it is the best case option I’ve found for the iPad. Scosche makes all kinds of gadget accessories that would make any geek’s lust rise. [...]
AirPrint was one of the big tent pole features Apple touted for its iOS 4.2 update. There were rumors it wouldn’t be included and it did make it to the 4.2.1 release. But you do need to have your printers set up appropriately. An AirPrint-ready printer smooths things along so I’m told. I don’t have [...]
The Microsoft Kinect sensor is one of the most impressive bits of consumer technology released this year and it’s going to impact much more than just the XBOX 360. A team of engineers has hacked the Kinect sensor to control a Windows 7 PC. In this demo you can see how a user can control [...]
While some manufacturers and retailers are knocking off big dollars for Black Friday, Apple’s offering just a few percentage points off its popular core products, including the iPad, iPod Touch and MacBook lineups. The first signs of Apple’s Black Friday sale is in Australia, where it’s already Black Friday, even though Aussies don’t celebrate turkey [...]
If the US holiday of Thanksgiving is on your radar today we hope you have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Give thanks for the blessings that are bestowed, and if you can, switch off and enjoy your family and friends. From all of us on the team at GBM, we hope you have a [...]
Josh Smith has put together a comprehensive list of Black Friday laptops over at Notebooks.com. There are a lot of mediocre laptops on the list, but some of the prices are pretty unbelievable if you’re in the market for an affordable laptop. Just about every manufacturer and retailer is getting in on the Black Friday game. Some [...]
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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 [...]
