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- Sierra Modro
 When I did my first InkShow on the Celio Redfly, I got a lot of questions about the extended capabilities of the Redfly, especially the video and the USB. In this InkShow, I go over using the USB ports to add a USB flash drive and using the external VGA port to extend the video to a projector.
What I was not able to do was to play video. This is not necessarily the Redfly's fault. The AT&T Tilt phone that I was using with the Redfly was having issues with playing video - none of the codecs seemed to be installed properly. I spoke with the Redfly technical support and they said that there are plans to update the Redfly website with information regarding which phones support which features on the Redfly. This should certainly help.
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- Rob Bushway
 We've been talking about the HP HDX Dragon for quite a while on GottaBeMobile.com, so we thought it was time to give a little review of this mobile entertainment powerhouse. Now, we know that a notebook computer this size is normally out of our coverage area and it pushes the envelope with the whole "mobile" idea, but we definitely think you'll be very impressed with it. It is superbly designed, fast, and allows you take your mobile entertainment on the road.
In addition to taking a look at the HDX Dragon, I also review the Waterfield Designs sleeve case especially designed to carry this baby around. Trust me, if you own the HDX Dragon, you are definitely going to want this bag. Now, if you have not already submitted an entry to win the HP HDX Dragon, you need to do so immediately after watching this video review. It is quick, easy, and free! Who knows, this baby could be yours and you might be watching National Treasure 2 on Blue Ray this time next week. All GottaBeMobile.com InkShows and Podcasts are sponsored by TechSmith.
- Matt Faulkner
I have been going over the TabletKiosk G840XT for a while now and have been pretty happy with what I have seen so far!. The unit still feels really light for a rugged unit, that's for sure! I didn't think I would like the 'number pad' at first, but after having it on the unit, it's a nice addition. This InkShow is Part 1 of 2. I needed to make sure I had a few shots of the device before I started to beat it up and break it right :)
In this InkShow I take the G840XT for an spin looking mostly at the software. I add a couple of comments on the exterior that I didn't mention in the Shortcut I filmed a couple of weeks ago. I go over some of the software that is specific to the machine and I also take it out on a quick GPS test.
- Rob Bushway
What better way to get to know a piece of new technology than to find out what a non-techie person thinks, right? That is exactly what we aimed for in this InkShow video review featuring my wife, Kathi, and the Lenovo U110. Kathi has been using the Lenovo U110 Ultra-Portable on and off for the past several weeks, and offers up some surprising insight. In addition, she also has some very interesting things to say about Tablet PCs and why she doesn't want one. The most surprising thing she told me: if the U110 were a Tablet PC, she wouldn't want it. Needless to say, Microsoft and OEMs need to watch this video.
- Sierra Modro
I've wanted to get my hands on a REDFLY by Celio Corp since I saw their booth at CES. My chance has finally arrived! I've been really impressed with the overall build quality and general usefulness of the Redfly. In the video you can see how easy it really is to attach a Windows Mobile phone to the Redfly, both via USB and via Bluetooth, and surf the web or edit docs. Since these are the primary tasks that many mobile users have for a full laptop, I love having the ability to harness the power of my Windows Mobile phone to do it instead of using a full laptop.
While the Redfly is squarely targeted at enterprise IT departments, it's an attractive device that could have much broader utility once the price point comes down to consumer range. By adding 2 USB ports and a VGA port to the overall Windows Mobile phone package, Celio has created a compelling platform combination that will fill many mobile users requirements. For companies that already deploy WinMo phones, the lower total cost of ownership versus a full laptop will make many IT managers very happy indeed - no additional software, limited additional support, and no additional security holes.
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- Rob Bushway
 I love bags. I love unwrapping them, trying them out, and having plenty at my disposal to fit different usage needs: small ones for going back and forth to the office, large ones for carrying lots of gear when traveling, etc.
In this InkShow, I take a look at the Tom Bihn Ristretto Messenger bag. I've been really pleased with this bag and how much it can actually hold. When traveling to Seattle last month, it was my primary bag for carrying the Dell Latitude XT with extended battery, AC adapter, and other miscellaneous things I might need. It was perfect. In this InkShow, I show how much stuff this little bag can hold, and demo various ultra-portables and tablet pcs like the Apple MacBook, Lenovo IdeaPad U110, Lenovo X61 Tablet PC, Lenovo X300, and Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC. Some fit perfect. Others, like the X61, were a bit too snug. The Ristretto is available in various color choices for $70. I highly recommend the accessory organizer pouches, too. Unfortunately, I don't have a direct WMV download of this InkShow.
- Warner Crocker
 Sierra Modro and I sit down and try to wipe the gloss off of our Tablet PCs and other mobile devices as we bring you GBM Podcast #49. Actually, we don’t really, we just talk about this crazy trend towards glossy everything on mobile devices. But we also talk about the Celio RedFly, the HP tx2051, and we wonder if Rob will ever get to really evaluate the Lenovo IdeaPad U110, since his wife seems to have taken it away from him.
It’s a podcast chocked full of good talk and good fun, so check it out. Don’t worry you don’t need a special cloth to wipe the fingerprints off.
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- Warner Crocker
 April is now behind us, but at least where I live we still seem to be getting quite a few April showers still. No matter, April whether wet or dry was a high water mark for GBM InkShow and Shortcut action.
April was also the month in which we welcomed the continued sponsorhsip of our InkShows and podcasts by TechSmith, makers of Snag-It and Camtasia Studio. We’re thrilled that they recognize the value we try to offer and have continued their sponsorship.
We covered some interesting hardware and software in April including the HP 2133 Mini-Note, The Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC, the HP tx2051, as well as Inking on various Tablet PCs, including the Fujitsu P1620 and the Motion F5. We also featured a great chat with the InkSeine Team at Microsoft Labs.
So, here’s the lineup in case you missed any of April’s action, and stay tuned for more coming up soon.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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- Rob Bushway
Warner and I had a great time at the Microsoft MVP Summit last week. More than the visit to Microsoft, I really enjoyed spending some time with my good friend, Warner. While there, we took the opportunity to record this video, showcasing the Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC and the HP tx2051z Tablet PC. In addition to putting the two Tablet PCs head to head, we have a great time talking about Tablet PC issues in general, touch, ink, and more. Consider this InkShow to be a video podcast!
- Warner Crocker
 I wish I had received the HP tx2051 Entertainment PC before filming this InkShow, but I will soon be doing another Inkshow on that new entry. Nonetheless, this InkShow attempts to show how Inking works for me on three different Tablet PCs: The Lenovo Thinkpad X61, the Fujitsu P1620, and the Motion F5 Rugged Tablet PC. You should see some distinct differences given that we have three different devices, one of which (the P1620) only contains a passive digitizer.
I have to admit with some disappointment that I was looking forward to Inking on the P1620. Rob had a good experience with the earlier P1610, and James Kendrick is constantly singing its praises. But for me the results were far from stellar. I have to apply far too much pressure on the screen to get good results. By that I mean that I don't have to focus on what I'm Inking. I just write away. If have to focus on the effort, then I'm not able to take notes the way I need to in order to work. Again, I'm aware of the limitations of a passive digitizer, but I had had a very good experience with Inking on the Asus R2H and was hoping this would be a similar experience. The Motion F5 Rugged Tablet PC proved to be a Inker's delight. I enjoyed holding it and Inking was effortless. The handle even works for me. If I was going to purchase a slate I would seriously consider looking at this device as the one to buy for note taking. That said, It doesn't seem to hold calibration very well. I won't say much about the Lenovo ThinkPad as I've said quite a bit before already on that machine. Suffice it to say it is a smooth and effortless Inking experience and one that I continue to enjoy very much. So, enjoy the InkShow and remember, this is a very personal experience. These are my thoughts on how my hand works with these screens and styli. Your mileage may be completely different, as may your Inking. Download the High Res version. Thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for the loan of the Fujitsu P1620, where you can find all three of these Tablet PCs for sale. All GBM InkShows and Podcast are sponsored by TechSmith.
- Rob Bushway
 Yesterday was totally awesome. Microsoft Research's Ken Hinckley and Raman Sarin rolled out the red carpet for Warner, Craig Pringle, WNewquay, and myself. We spent the day talking about InkSeine, pen navigation, gestures, ink, Surface, and more. Another highlight was visiting with Andy Wilson, the man behind Surface.
While visiting and talking Tablet, we taped this conversation between the six of us that I hope you enjoy.
- Rob Bushway
 Dell's entry in to the Tablet PC space was a highly anticipated one. Being so late to the game, they needed something to set themselves apart from their competition. That differentiator is the N-Trig digitizer allowing for capacitive touch + ink with the promise for multi-touch.
So how did they do with the Latitude XT Tablet PC? In my opinion, it the best touch + pen experience on the market. It is smooth, soft, and accurate, allowing for a more intuitive user experience than currently available in passive or other dual-mode offerings. In this InkShow, I focus on the pen and touch experience of the Latitude XT, demoing the various input modes, as well as comparing it to the Lenovo X61 Multi-Mode touch Tablet PC. Stay tuned for more upcoming InkShows on the Latitude XT where I cover the various features more indepth, the software, accessories, and more. All GBM InkShows and Podcasts are sponsored by TechSmith.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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- Warner Crocker
 When my wife, Thomasin, got her hands on the Asus Eee PC back in December, she had some reservations about the tiny little ultra-portable that shook the mobile space. But she seems to have overcome those as it is now difficult to pry the Eee PC out of her hands. So, I was very anxious and eager to hear her reactions to the new HP 2133 Mini-Note. Last night I had her check it out and that's what you'll find in this GBM InkShow: her unvarnished and first reactions to the Mini-Note versus the Eee PC.
Thomasin is decidedly not a geek, as you can tell by her names for certain things, but I think her first blush look at devices offer OEMs a more than interesting look at what they have in their devices. All GBM InkShows and Podcasts are sponsored by TechSmith.
- Warner Crocker
  The HP 2133 Mini-Note has been eagerly anticipated for awhile as the focus shifts more and more towards the growing ultra-portable, er... excuse me Ultra-Low-Cost PC market. HP has gone on record saying that "you won’t even need to consider this purchase. You’ll buy it like a handphone without a thought." Well, starting at $499 for the Linux version and $599 for the Windows Vista version, it is close to the rest of the market that seems to have its sights set below $500. I'm not sure about the "not a thought" part. But set that aside.
The HP 2133 Mini-Note is quite a nice ultra-portable. I've had the good fortune to check out a pre-production model of the 2133 and for what and who it is designed for it will be a very popular machine, I have no doubt. No, it is not a Tablet PC, nor is it a UMPC with a touchscreen. It is designed and targeted for the education markets and also the mobile professional who wants and needs a keyboard to input data. For its small size it has a nice size keyboard (92% full size) that works well in my hands. The version I'm evaluating comes with Windows Vista and is running a VIA C7-M Processor 1200Mhz running at 1.20GHz. It contains a 120GB HD spinning at 7200 RPM. All of that yields a Vista Experience score of 1.7 with the processor as the governing mark there. But keep in mind that HP is not looking at this for the power user. Instead their eye is on those who need a mobile device for content consumption (the Internet) and light document creation. If you are a student or you're headed into the cloud you are their target. If you're looking for some heavy processing power, this isn't he device for you. The HP 2133 Mini-Note will offer a range of user configurable options that include everything from processor speed to operating system to hard drive size. I love how it is listed in the press materials: The HP 2133 doesn't box you into a configuration you don't want. Have it your way with four OS options, three processor options, three memory options, five storage options, 3 wireless options, 2 battery options, even a VGA camera option. All that is missing is the partridge in a pear tree. A webcam and BlueTooth are options, as well, although I believe these both should come standard on all of these ultra-portables. Time to make that happen, OEMs. There is a 6 cell or a 3 cell battery option, and you can choose HD specs as well ranging from 120 to 160GB at 5400rpm or 7200rpm or an 4GB SATA Flash Module with SUSE Linux. Of course depending on how you configure the device will affect the weight. HP lists the weight as starting at 2.63lbs. Users can also opt for XP as an OS option, which should play well in the targeted XP market. The screen is an 8.1 inch diagonal WXGA (1280x768) display and is quite bright. It has a glossy finish and is quite nice to look at. Speaking of finish, the 2133 has a magnesium alloy case and the keys are coated with a clear coating that is called HP DuraKeys that is designed to protect the keys so that the letters and characters don't wear down. The keyboard is also spill resistant and is designed to withstand 7 years of keyboard usage (which is defined as 10 million keystrokes.) The device is sturdy to hold, sturdily constructed, and feels good in my hands. That said, as far as ultra-portables I've had in my hands it is definitely larger and heavier than others. While the strengths of the HP 2133 are its mobility, functionality, and configurability, I do have a few niggles. I'm not a fan of the trackpad. Designed to mirror the wide-screen display it is too wide for my tastes and working with the two buttons I'm clumsy at best. I'm also curious as to why there isn't a user configurable option to purchase an embedded 3G solution. But maybe that will come later. The VIA processor on the pre-production model I'm testing performs well once the machine is booted, but initial boot up takes quite some time. Although that may change in the final shipping units. In the ultra-portable or ultra-low-cost portable computer segment this is going to be a device to be reckoned with, especially in the education sector which is one of the main targets. It will be at the high end of the still evolving low cost sector, but I imagine given the full functionality and the configurability it will be very popular. Whether or not the slightly higher price point can dethrone the Asus Eee PC is a story we'll all get to watch unfold. Download the High Res version here. (wmv format, 146mb, 19.2 min) Product Page and Specs.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
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- Warner Crocker
 Spring is springing and lately so is our InkShow, Shortcut, and Podcast action (although we’ve been remiss in publishing podcasts recently.) We missed the February Roundup due to some crazy scheduling challenges as the GBM Team has all been pulled in a myriad of directions, so this month’s roundup will backtrack a bit and list February’s as well.
We covered some interesting hardware and software in February and March ranging from the Toshiba M700 Tablet PC to the Motion F5 Slate Tablet PC. Sierra’s InkShows on the iLiad eBook Reader also attracted quite a bit of attention. And lo, and behold, there were actually a couple of InkShows on exciting Tablet PC software (more and more a rarity these days) including PDF Annotator and the new EverNote.
So, hit the READ MORE link for the lineup in case you missed any of the action, and rest assured, things are starting to line up for all of our schedules and we’ll have more coming your way soon.
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- Rob Bushway
In this InkShow video review, I unbox the Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC, media base, and battery slice. In addition, I do some initial handwriting, touching, run a Windows Experience Index, and do two boots ( initial, and secondary ). You'll be amazed by all the boxes this "thin and light" tablet pc ships with! I've never had a Tablet PC that shipped with so much blasted cardboard. I've got several video series in works, including a general review, some comparison shots between the XT and the X61, a look at the convertible fieldcase, the media base and battery slice, general usage ( inking, touching, N-Trig software, Dell specific utilities, etc ), and more. So, stay tuned for more videos and more articles on how the XT is working out on a day to day basis. You can read more about my first impressions using the XT here. I'm also planning a point / counter-point on Steve Seto's excellent user review. If you are not in to the whole unboxing thing, jump to about minute 7 where I begin working with the XT itself.
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