Responding to the ever-increasing number of netbooks and tablets without a dedicated media drive, AMEX Digital released their latest go-anywhere DVD-R/W on July 8th. The new PD-K06e supports writing to DVD-R/+R in both single and dual layers, DVD-RW/+RW as well as all CD-R/RW media. The $89 list price is extremely affordable for a very compact [...]
One of the biggest requests folks have had when making the changeover from GoBinder to OneNote was how to port all those notes. Prior to today, the only way was to “print” them, one by one, using the OneNote 2007 printer driver. I know of this pain quite well, because I was a huge GoBinder [...]
Screen real estate in mobile devices is very important, and a stuck pixel, a small dot on your screen that doesn’t change, can be very annoying. I’ve owned a few devices that suffered from a stuck pixel. My Eee PC arrived with a nice, never-changing red dot on the screen. My Canon SD400 camera arrived [...]
For those upgrading, buying an iPhone 3G, or upgrading their iPod Touches, here are my favorite apps that you might want to check out: Remote – control iTunes on your mac / pc from your iPhone / iPod Touch. This media functionality is absolutely awesome. Sketches – finger-based notes / sketches with cool stamps. Fun [...]
Those interested in a layman’s view of the difference between MobileMe and Exchange should checkout this review by GBM forum member NutsnBolts. Another GBM reader is working up a detailed comparison from a user’s perspective, so stay tuned for more insight. Technorati Tags: MobileMe,Exchange,Outlook Sync
We all long for the day when we’re able to use our devices more than 3-5 hours before a recharge, and MTI Micro is working to make that day arrive. The MTI Micro Mobion Fuel Cell has successfully attained 2,700 hours of continuous operation. MTI Micro is thinking fuel cell technology has a developing place [...]
I know Rob had written a brief article on the poor experience he has had with Norton. I also have used Norton and hated it. I also have tried McAfee and was not pleased with that. Currently I use Zone Alarm and can hardly wait for the years contract to be over. My latest problem [...]
I love it when companies think outside the box, especially when it comes to usability. TabletKiosk’s new extended battery for their Sahara i400 Tablet PC not only gives a total of 8 hours of battery life to the slate, but also features a detachable stand to help when you just gotta whip out the keyboard [...]
If a slate Tablet PC is your thing, then Motion Computing’s summer sale might be up your alley – up to $200 off when purchased with either Sprint WWAN, View Anywhere or 2 GB of memory. Check their resellers for more information. Promo ends July 31, 2008. Technorati Tags: Motion Computing
Last night I put up a post about NASCAR using Tablet PC’s – and today there’s another one! In the comments section, reader Grant, put a comment linking to another photo – on the NASCAR official site. This one is of Kevin Harvick and his crew chief looking over a Motion Tablet. The image is [...]
Geeky-gadgets is highlighting a solar charger that lives on your key-ring. Available now from Lazybone, this little charger can be purchased for £12.99 or around $25.66 USD. While this device won’t give you a ton of juice instantly, it might be handy to have on hand. Specs (from Lazybone): Solar battery electric current 30mA (100,000Lx) [...]
I love the idea of being connected. I make sure to carry my iPod Touch with me all the time, and I usually want to take my notebook with me every time I leave the house. I have a special gadget bag with all of my necessary tech toys for any situation that I might [...]
One of the most entertaining stress tests I’ve seen for a rugged tabletPC came from our very own GBM Team covering CES 2008 while abusing MobileDemand’s xTablet. That abuse proved to be small potatoes compared to this video showing it being used as a hammer. The abuse continued with the release of an xTablet baseball [...]
As I have mentioned before, I like to watch NASCAR. Tonight I was tuning in to watch the qualifying – it was rained out BTW – and caught the tail end of the recorded practice session. During that recording I noticed the team of Brian Vickers using some Tablet PC’s. Brian actually has one in [...]
We’ve seen a few before, and Rob did a few videos with the ModBook, but this one on Engadget is a very interesting spin on the whole "Mac Tablet" idea. Wei of Weistudio has taken a Wacom Intuos tablet and shoved a MacBook inside (not really but just about). Very well done! (Site must be [...]
Just got this affiliate coupon notice in from HP that might interest our readers looking for some back-to-school deals: $400 off web-only coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Notebook PC configured at $1,299 or greater, excluding the dv5z, dv2700t Broadband Wireless PC, at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: [...]
Digitimes is reporting that Asustek, producer of the popular Eee PC line of netbook computers, shipped 300,000 units less than it had originally forecasted. Although they were not satisfied with shipments, Asustek did get 1.7 million of its Eee PCs out the door in the first half of 2008. Asustek still plans to ship 5 [...]
Kohjinsha is definitely creating a niche for itself with convertible tablets in the dizzying world of UMPC’s and Netbooks. WOW-POW has gotten their hands on the latest Kohjinsha tablet UMPC called the SC3 and has unboxed it on video. They promise a full video review in a few hours. The SC3 runs the same 1.3GHz [...]
Sierra Modro reported on some very intriguing HP devices at HP’s Connect Your World conference in Germany, one of which was the iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger. The device was announced by HP some time ago but no further information or product details were released for what seemed like an eternity. Sierra came back from [...]
So, I just grabbed the iPhone 2.0 software from Apple ( direct link ), installed iPhone 2.0, and hit up the App Store. Wouldn’t you know it, but Evernote has a dedicated app complete with voice recording and all – much improved over the already good web iphone version. Now, I can create a note [...]
Being mobile means you have the ability to be connected yet free enough not to be dependent on external power. The fine folks at mysoldius have agreed to let me test and review their Soldius1 Universal Charger. They describe the Soldius1 by saying that the unit is light, can fit in your pocket, and has [...]
The new rugged Ultra-Mobile PC from Panasonic is raising quite a few eyebrows these days, and rightly so. TrustedReviews.com has very thorough review of this intriguing rugged UMPC, including some up-close pics. As we’ve stated before, the integrated keyboard looks quite small and challenging, but given its intended use, it just might be a winner. [...]
LAPTOP Magazine is an excellent source for laptop computer news and reviews. They’re currently seeking reader input about the type of tests you’d like to see them use when reviewing new units. They traditionally rely on several groupings of benchmarks and comparisons, but that leaves a lot of room for real-world tests. Most people who [...]
Interesting story from SeekingAlpha.com about some strange financial transactions occurring at the lawsuit-happy Typhoon Touch Technologies. James Shepard, the founder and CEO of Typhoon, sold 58% of the ownership back to the company on July 1 – for assets worth less than $64,000. As the author, Larry Harris, rightly points out, of all the people [...]
At CES 2008, we brought you some of the first news about TabletKiosk’s new eo i7300 Ultra-Mobile PC. As many might have noticed, the new eo has been noticeably absent from TabletKiosk’s site. I contacted TabletKiosk’s Gaily Levy to get the latest on when we might expect this new modular-based UMPC. For the eo i7300, [...]
For those looking for an alternative to hosted Exchange, Apple just launched MobileMe ( Me.com ) and it looks like a very good alternative. It syncs your Outlook / Mac PIM data to the MobileMe service for syncing with other PCs or Macs. This is not a Mac only solution. Now your email, contacts, calendars [...]
Sick of your archaic tablet with its measly single screen? Would you rather use the keyboard space as another viewing area? Did you think OLPC’s version of this dual-screened device looked more like a children’s digital book? Well, your wait might be soon over. In addition to the dual screened OLPC version, V12 has announced [...]
I have spent the last week using the Revolabs xTag microphone in a variety of situations. At the end of all this testing I feel somewhat conflicted. There are many quality features that make this a very positive microphone. And then there are several features that really hold me back in screaming with joy. First [...]
The following is a guest article by John Hill, owner of Allegiance Technology Partners and TabletPCBuzz.com – John Hill Most of the chatter about tablet PCs comes from websites where owners discuss the latest and greatest incremental improvements in processor, memory and features. The real growth in tablet PC sales, however, comes from the seemingly [...]
We’ve seen quite a few rugged Tablet PC coming around lately, so this one fits right in with all these current releases. The Algiz 10 Rugged Tablet PC looks quite impressive for the rugged tabletscape – I really like that handle on there, kind of like the Motion C5. That handle should be really handy [...]
So, the moment you all have been waiting for has finally arrived. I’m giving away my precious HP TC1100 Tablet PC, the darling of my eye, the bar to which all OEMs should measure up against, the Tablet PC with a HUGE cult following and a legend that will live on forever, the…..well, you get [...]
TechnoGeekChris is our latest winner in our grand summer giveaway, walking away with Microsoft 2007 Streets and Trips + a Bluebeam PDF Revu Shirt + a few other goodies. He’s not the last though – I still have one more prize to give away…… PM me in the forums, TechnoGeekChris with your contact info.
Continuing our series of technology being incorporated into education, Georgia Tech students are benefiting from HP Tablet PCs being used in their studies. Working with DyKnow software, the Gerogia Tech students shared their thoughts about this unique learning experience. The DyKnow software package provides greater interaction between students and their instructor than traditional teaching methods. [...]
I am the ultimate cheapskate; nothing pleases me more than saving a few pennies. I’m one of those guys who never buys the extra warranty, and if it breaks– oh well. Three of the last laptops I’ve purchased have been bought direct from the manufacturer, have full warranty, include all original software, but they’ve been [...]
The chatter around Tom’s Hardware’s battery life test prompted industry insiders to respond; LAPTOPMag ran their own battery life tests using simulated real-world usage and repudiated Tom’s Hardware’s finding. According to Akihabaranews.com, Samsung has announced the start of production for the next generation 128GB SSD. The 64GB variant had already started its production cycle earlier [...]
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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review: A Worthy Successor to the Original (Video)
When Sprint had debuted the original WiMax-capable HTC EVO 4G nearly two years ago, it was an instant hit on the Now network. Not only was the HTC EVO 4G the first 4G smartphone in the world taking advantage of Sprint’s then speedy WiMax network, but it brought some new features and pizzazz to the [...]
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 [...]
Autumn Dynasty Review: A Great RTS for the iPad
With its large touchscreen, the iPad seems like the perfect platform for Real Time Strategy games, and Autumn Dynasty proves it, mostly. Autumn Dynasty is an RTS iPad game with art that looks like tradition Chinese painting. The story involves quelling a rebellion while solving a mystery of shady noblemen. The story though, just serves [...]
Griffin GuitarConnect Pro Review: Record Your Jams with Ease
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Google Search App iPhone and iPad Update Looks Beautiful (Video)
Google just delivered a beautiful update to the company’s Google Search app for the iPhone and iPad The Google Search app for iPhone and iPad replaced Safari as my browser of choice, earning a spot in the iPhone and iPad dock. It’s faster and offers a beautiful new full screen image search which looks awesome on the [...]
