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CES 2009: OQO Model 02+ Looks Amazing with that Touch OLED Screen
Rob is getting ready to head out to a meeting with the folks at OQO to talk about the new Model 02+ with that OLED touchscreen. We’re all excited to see this in action and anxious to hear what Rob has to say. We’ll obviously be following this very closely, but in the meantime, the gang at Gizmodo has some pictures up that make this look very similar but also quite enticing. Every time I ever picked up and OQO (remember OQO sponsored our CES coverage last year) I wanted to touch that screen. Also enticing is the $1500 price point, but we’ll have to see what that includes.
2009: The Calm Before the Storm at CtrStg
Rob and I have headed over to CtrStg, the place to be at this CES 2009. CtrStg is sponsored by HP, AMD, OtterBox, Boston Power, Eye-Fi, Big Skinny, skooba design, ProClip, American Airlines, Windows Mobile, Buzz Corps, and probably one or two companies I’ve missed. It is laid out for folks to do some serious blogging and also hear and participate in presentations. Right now Rob, Sierra (who just popped in) and I are sitting on the veranda enjoying a cool breeze and getting ready for the night’s events. There are about 10 folks here so far but I’m sure within a short period of time it will begin to get crowded. (See more pictures after the jump.)
Hitting Vegas a Bit Behind
I’m finally in Vegas and have hooked up with Rob, Sierra, and Truc. We headed out for a quick bite and some planning.
Note Truc is the only one using a Window Mobile device.
What’s Apple Doing Today?
While Rob, Truc, and Sierra are on planes to CES 2009 and I prepare to leave tomorrow, focus in the geek world today is on MacWorld and what Apple will or will not offer.
Some of the big news seems to be centered around the fact that Apple will be easing or losing its Digital Rights Management (DRM) on its music, in exchange for letting the studios use variable pricing for new releases and hot songs. We’ll have to see how that occurs and in what form.
So, Let’s Decide This Netbook Naming Thing
OK, we’ve got a rare opportunity coming up here to solve one of the deepest, most profound, most critical, most divisive, most contentious, (and if you can’t read the previous list of as hyperbole and irony then move on) issues facing the mobile computing world today.
First the issue: What are we going to call Netbooks? We’ve chronicled the legal kookiness brought about by Psion Teklogix’s attempts to protect their trademark (some cash attempts to cash in). Some see this as a big deal, some as just a kerfluffle. James Kendrick says we should all just start using another name and I largely agree. Although I think this cat is well out of the bag, the horse has left the barn, the dog has long since ceased barking, or pick whatever animal metaphor you want to use to describe the fact that the term Netbook is already well entrenched.
Netbook Fever: Should There Be A Cure?
I’ve largely stayed away from Netbooks, outside of reviewing them and checking them out. My wife is still running an original Asus Eee PC and seems quite content with it for the way she uses it. But there is no doubt that Netbooks, or whatever the heck we are going to call them, are attractive devices for quite a few folks. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against the form factor or the concept, they just don’t fit how I work.
Loren Heiny looks to be one of those here lately. He’s using an HP Mini 1000 and has blogged up a nice post about his likes and dislikes. He says he’s got Netbook fever. Given that Rob is toting an HP Mini 1000 along with him to CES 2009 as well, I sure hope this Netbook fever thing isn’t catching. I’m juggling too many devices these days as it is. And besides, if I did get one, I’m sure my wife would quickly call it her own.
On The Road 2009: The Connecting Challenges at CES 2009
I’ve been on a wonderful extended family vacation since December 29, visiting friends and family in Chicago. Truly, a great time. But now it is time to hunker down and get ready for CES 2009. I leave before the sun comes up Wednesday morning (a lot of my colleagues will be heading to Vegas on Tuesday) as I have one more important family obligation to take care of, and while I’m looking forward to seeing Rob and the rest of the GBM Gang, I’m going to miss the fun times in Chicago.
But, hey that’s not the point of this post, as I need to start shifting gears. Obviously before I headed out to Chicago I packed what I thought I’d need for the CES trip and this will be my lightest trip yet. I’ve already posted about the gear I’m taking (read it here), and later today I’ll be getting a post up about some of the software that I’ll be relying on as well.
CES 2009 Tablet PC Meetup Being Held at CntrStg
One of the highlights of CES is always the Tablet PC Meetup. This year, the meetup will be held at CntrStg @ the Wynn on Saturday, January 10th from 3 – 6. We hope to see all the Tablet and Touch vendors and enthusiasts there!
Check out CntrStg and the Facebook event for more information.
Evernote Has Big Plans for 2009, Where’s The Ink Love?
I just got an email from Phil Libin, Evernote’s CEO, detailing their plans for 2009.
It is an interesting list, and good to see them overhauling their UI across all platforms. What would you like to see Evernote concentrate on? Personally, I’d like to see a better ink experience in their Windows version, and, ink notes visible on the Mac client. It is about time we see this all too familiar icon replaced with an actual ink note…Unfortunately, I don’t see that on their list….
Here is Evernote’s plan for 2009: Continue reading
What Kind of Gear Does It Take To Cover CES?
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Next week starts CES 2009, which means hands on with mobile pcs, netbooks, huge televisions, gadgets, tablet pc meetups, CntrStg, tired feet, fighting connectivity issues, and no sleep. What geek could ask for anything more?
Although the show itself doesn’t start until Thursday, January 8th, there are alot of activities kicking off earlier in the week: CES Unveiled on Tuesday, Digital Experience on Wednesday, and of course, early breaking product news from companies wanting to get ahead of the game. Most of the team arrives on Tuesday, so we’ll begin our coverage then.
We plan on bringing you quick posts, photos, and videos from the floor, as well as our normal detail posts and videos later in the night, too. You can follow all the CES 2009 news on our homepage, this special CES 2009 page, or by subscribing to this special CES 2009 news feed.
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Getting Ready for CES 2009
I’ve got two things on my to-do list this week. Launch a new website for a customer and get my stuff ready CES 2009.
I’ve already begun packing my gear bag and here is what I’m taking with me: Continue reading
On the Road and Mobile Again 2009: Part I
Here we go again. The next four months feature most of my yearly travel adventures. Tomorrow morning my wife and I head out for the annual pilgrimage to her home town, Chicago. We do this each and every year and visit family and friends. But that’s just the beginning. From Chicago, I head out to Las Vegas for CES 2009 and then we return back home to Virginia.
Beginning the first week of February I’m off for the first of several audition conferences where I see actors and technicians who might be hired for our 2009/10 season at Wayside Theatre. I’ll be visiting Washington DC, Memphis, and Birmingham, Alabama on this year’s trip, as well as a possible trip to New York City, if needed. I think in April I’ll be heading out to a possible MVP Summit in Seattle, Washington in April, but I’ll have to wait and see how that goes.
BumpTop Beta Invites Available - First 200 Responders
Some exciting news yesterday from AppleInsider about an Apple patent filing pointing to a multi-dimensional desktop for the Mac. While all that is good and exciting, the great news is that a 3D Desktop is available right now on the PC via BumpTop, and we’ve got 200 exclusive beta invitations to hand out.
For your chance to beta test this very exciting application, all you have to do is: Continue reading
Snagit 9.1 Released
Our favorite screen capturing program just got better. TechSmith has released Snagit 9.1 with the following new features.
- Mini toolbar - Eliminate extra clicks and keep the most frequently used editing features at your fingertips.
- Live preview - Try on different editing options by scrolling over your capture and seeing what a torn edge or shadow would look like…before you commit to the change.
- auto-store export - Changing computers? Not to worry, you can take all your unsaved captures with you.
- Stamps - Categories and visual search make your favorite stamps easier than ever to find. Explore the accessories section for stamps and other ways you can customize Snagit.
The upgrade is free for 9.0 owners. Snagit is regularly priced at $49.95. Download a free 30-day trial.
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