Archives For Rob Bushway
GBM Shortcut: Windows 7 Touch and Browser Scrolling Demo
Browsing with your finger in Windows 7 is going to be a different experience across each browser and Windows 7 system. As demonstrated in this GBM Shortcut video, the experience will be based upon the type of touch digitizer your system has, whether the system is Window...
Win an HP dx9000 TouchSmart PC
Attention all developers: AbsoluteWindows.com is giving away an HP dx9000 TouchSmart PC. All you have to do to win is develop a compelling touch application.
Sign Up for OneNote for iPhone Beta
Just the other day we let everyone know about a new notetaking application in development: OneNote for iPhone. The MS Team has just posted a registration page if you'd like to beta test the software.
OneNote for iPhone In Development
I've been in correspondence with TheMSTeam who let me know that they working on a OneNote application for the iPhone. They have been soliciting my feedback regarding prioritization of features for a version 1.0 release. If you are interested in beta testing this a...
GBM Shortcut: Motion Computing J3400 Boot Speed Test
What good are specs if you can't show something off, right? Well, in this GBM Shortcut I demo Motion Computing's J3400 Tablet PC with their improved 1.6 ghz processor, 64 gb SSD, 4 gb of RAM, and Windows 7 Build 7201. Cold boot: 26 seconds Shutdown: 5 seconds ...
Motion Computing J3400 Now the Fastest Slate Tablet PC On the Planet
You know that Motion Computing J3400 Tablet PC I'm enjoying the heck out of? Well, Motion has now made the Core 2 Duo 1.6 ghz option available for ordering, the first slate vendor to do so, thus making it the fastest slate tablet pc out there. Update: Watch our boot ...
Motion Computing J3400 Tablet PC with Windows 7 Build 7201 = Awesome!
Guess what I've got in my hot little hands and am inking all over? A Motion Computing J3400 Tablet PC with: Windows 7 Build 7201 (that's right - more recent than the RC), complete with Windows 7 ready Motion Dashboard, Motion QuickNav, camera, buttons, and rotation all ...
HP Offering Free Upgrades to Windows 7
Warner posted this morning about Microsoft's new pricing for Windows 7. HP is "johnny on the spot" regarding Windows 7 and pricing, announcing that anyone who purchases a new PC between now and October 22 will be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 7. Press rel...
Tips to Get You on the Way to Earning a Black Belt in Gmail Ninja
If you live in Gmail like me, then you need all the productivity tips you can get. Fortunately, the Google Gmail Ninja fighting team is here to help us! Check out these tips, organized from White belt all the way to Master to help you master that Inbox.
Fujitsu ST6012 Tablet PC Picture Gallery
Over the past week, I've really been enjoying the Fujitsu ST6012 Tablet PC. I'm still quite impressed by this light weight slate Tablet.
New PDF Markup / Annotation App Coming Soon From Evernote and Foxit Software
Tablet PC users rejoice - there is a new PDF markup / annotation application coming to town and it is from Evernote and Foxit Software.
Love Tablet PCs? Become a Fan of MobileDemand
A lot of businesses are turning to Facebook to create community around their products. It is quickly becoming an important way for companies to communicate directly with the people most interested in their product offerings, as well as get sneak peeks at new products, o...
Fujitsu ST6012 Tablet PC Arrives, First Impressions
Upon returning from a trip down south, I was pleased to find a box from Fujitsu waiting patiently for me. As any geek worth his salt would do, I immediately opened it up and was pleased to find an ST6012 Tablet PC! I've only had the ST6012 for a couple of days, but m...
Get Your OQO Model 02 While Supplies Last
OQO may be gone, but thanks to Tegatech and this GBM-only exclusive, you still have an opportunity to get a brand new Model 02 at rock-bottom prices.
Motion Computing Webinar, Get $500 Off J3400 Tablet PC
If you or your company has been thinking about purchasing a Motion Computing J3400 Rugged Tablet PC, then be sure to attend Motion's webinar on Tuesday, June 9th at 11:am CST.
CrunchPad On Video, Your Thoughts?
For those wanting to see more action on the CrunchPad, check out this previously private video. Looks minimalistic in user interaction and very good use of gestures. Here's the question: what is Arrington doing here that companies like Motion Computing, TabletKiosk, ...
GBM Shortcut: ShamWow!
Every geek loves "As Seen On TV" junk and I am no exception. While perusing Bed Bath & Beyond with my daughter tonight, we happened upon some ShamWow cloths.
High Cost Large Notebook PC Coming Next?
I just had an insightful twitter conversation with AMD's Patrick Moorhead about Microsoft's anti-Netbook / Low Cost Small Notebook PC naming strategy (LCSNPC).
Triangulate On This Soft Keyboard
Having trouble hitting those keys on your touch tablet pc or smart phone? David Baker, a British inventor, aims to fix that with his "crocodile keyboard".
Microsoft To Pursue A New Name for Netbooks?
Just when things settle down a bit with regards to the whole netbook naming thing, here comes Microsoft trying to muddy things up again. According to a report from Digitimes, Microsoft is aiming to change the term for netbooks since most of them do more than just bro...
JKKMobile Goes Hands On With DigiCube MID Phone-50
What I wouldn't give to be at Computex 2009. Oh well....the next best thing is following the likes of JKKMobile and Chippy of UMPCPortal. Checkout JKKMobile's hands on of a new MID - the DigiCube MID Phone-50.
New MIDs and Netbooks Coming Equipped with NVIDIA Tegra
The news just keeps pouring out of Computex, this time coming from NVIDA who has just announced that 12 of their partners are shipping MIDs / Tablet and Netbooks with NVIDIA's Tegra technology: NVIDIA Corporation and industry partners today unveiled 12 new high-definit...
Meet Fujitsu’s First Mini-Notebook / Netbook: M2010
Fujitsu has just launched their first netbook, the M2010 Mini-Notebook. The M2010 is glossy ruby red, features 3 USB ports (as opposed to the normal 2 USB ports found in other netbooks), a 10.1†screen, a webcam, Bluetooth, sd card slot, stereo speaker...
How To Make Bing Your Default Search Engine In Chrome
I had a heck of a time figuring out how to make Bing my default search engine in Chrome - that is, until I stumbled upon Scott Hanselman's twitter this morning.
Psion and Intel Settle on Netbook Trademark
Marketing execs around the world can now breathe a collective sigh of relief. It is now safe to call your netbook a netbook again.
Bing Goes Live
I posted some video, screenshots, and initial impressions of Microsoft's new search engine, Bing, last week. Now, you can head over and give it a shot - Bing is live! Let us know what you think of Bing and the relevancy of your search results.
Bing Is Missing Real Time Search
Ok, maybe I'm being a bit overly optimistic here, but with all the focus on real time search these days, I was hoping that Bing would bring some of that to the table.
GBM Shortcut: Microsoft Bing
I received an exclusive invitation to preview Microsoft's new search engine, Bing. Here is a quick GBM Shortcut video demoing a little bit of Bing and doing some searches on text, video, and images.
Previewing Microsoft Bing – Screenshots
Just moments ago I received an exclusive invitation to preview Microsoft's new search engine, Bing. I've got video processing right now, but wanted to pass along these initial screen shots. After using Bing for about 30 minutes, I have to say I'm pretty impressed...
GBM Shortcut: Waterfield Designs Laptop Muzetto Bag Video Review
I've been looking for a bag like Waterfield Design's Laptop Muzetto for a long time - leather, rugged looking, light weight, messenger type, fold over flap, plenty of pockets, and roomy enough to support either my Macbook Pro or a Tablet PC.
Are Netbooks for Business?
Netbooks are turning the mobile computing world upside down. With their low price and diminutive size, most everyone is doing a double-take when looking at what their next computer should be.
GBM InkShow: Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7
In this video InkShow, I take a quick look at the multi-touch applications that will be a part of the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7: Surface Collage, Rebound, Blackboard, Garden Pond, Surface Globe, and the Surface Lagoon screen saver.
Where the MiFi Needs Some Work
There's no doubt that I've been loving the heck out of the MiFi 2200 that I picked up from Verizon earlier this week. However, not everything is coming up daises in the land of the cloud.
Another Reason the MiFi Rocks – No Drivers Needed
We talked yesterday about the explosion in netbook and MID tailored-OSs. Part of the struggle with these tailored OSs and targeting ultra-mobile computers, like I experienced with HP's Mini Mi 1000, was the lack of driver support + geeky type procedures for getting a WW...
StarringTheComputer.com – Release Your Inner Geek
We all love to spot and name various computers, phones, and technology being used in television and the movies. In fact, it is a frequent topic of discussion in our forums.
