According to Google, all Chrome OS notebooks will come with Verizon 3G built in. The Cr-48 is no exception. One of the first things I did when I am boxed the CR 48 last night was to set up mobile broadband on the device. Set up was pretty painless, but there’s much more than meets [...]
Last night FedEx dropped off Google’s first Chrome OS notebook. The Cr-48 isn’t going to be sold to consumers, but the story here is software, not hardware. Manufacturers like Acer will likely mix things up in 2011, but for now we have a pretty straight forward device in terms of hardware and software. This is [...]
Back in the days that I lived in Chicago it was a free fire zone in the Book Store wars. Downtown Chicago was certainly the centerpiece but in the area where I lived around Clark, Diversey and Halsted streets it was also full of action. Most of the book stores had a location in my [...]
Let’s just say you might want to hold off before ordering one of those Notion Ink Tablets that went up for pre-order yesterday. We’ve seen companies experience launch woes before, but Notion Ink is dealing with a number of issues, so much so that the company is suggesting holding off a bit, even if a [...]
I think we all know that one of the benefits of Cloud Computing is that your data can be stored on servers in the cloud and retrieved in case of a disaster. Well, in case you haven’t figured that out yet, Google has produced a video destroying a few of those Cr-48 notebooks in various [...]
FedEx just dropped off my Google Chrome notebook. The Google Chrome notebook (Cr-48) probably won’t turn any heads. It’s plain black and void of any branding. Here’s a quick video unboxing of the thing. Google really built up my expectations at the Google Chrome event on Tuesday and so far I’m impressed. Setup took less [...]
Well, 2010 is almost gone and it is time once again to gear up for some predictions for the next year. But before I do that, here’s a look back on my predictions for 2010 and how I scored with those. In my view, the biggest story of 2010 was Apple and its iPad. It [...]
Google’s adventures with Chrome OS include a large pilot program that I’m sure many applied for. Those lucky enough to get into the program will receive a netbook/notebook with Chrome OS installed to do testing on and provide feedback. While I can’t say this is the number of applicants who will be lucky enough to [...]
Google’s big announcements about its Chrome Browser, the Chrome Web Store and Chrome OS certainly captured a lot of attention including mine. Nothing Google does can be taken lightly when it comes to mobile computing. In fact, the promise of Google’s Chrome OS when it was announced back in July of 2009, prior to Apple [...]
Wow. That’s all I can say. I read some of the transcripts and watched some of the video from the D: Dive Into Mobile conference last night. Interviews with some of the big wigs who run the carriers and their strategies were nothing if not illuminating and one with RIM that equally sheds light on [...]
Yesterday’s Gingerbread (Android 2.3) news from Google almost seems like it was meant to be passed by quickly, given the spate of announcements today about all things Chrome and last night’s news about Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). But, thanks to eagle eye Brad Linder of Liliputing who links to these guidelines it looks like there is [...]
Tablets and Slates need Apps to gain traction and have a chance of making market inroads. RIM wants its PlayBook Tablet to be a success certainly and to try and ensure some of that, the Blackberry maker is offering developers a free Tablet. The offer of free hardware is for those who develop Apps that [...]
In the category of we’d rather not put all of eggs in one Tablet/Slate basket, comes word that Toshiba is planning to unveil three different Tablet/Slate flavors, one each for Windows, Android, and Chrome. Look for these to hit at CES 2011. According to DigiTimes these aren’t of the small variety, instead two will be [...]
At the D: Dive Into Mobile Conference, Google’s Andy Rubin demonstrated a first look at a Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Tablet. Using a prototype Tablet/Slate from Motorola. You can check out the video below. This obviously has everyone excited. Note that the Tablet has no physical buttons. He also demonstrates the Gmail App which looks quite [...]
Remember when we mentioned that we’re at the dawn of the free iPad era? Well, here’s another example of a company giving away free iPads…with a catch. Bloomingdale’s is giving away free iPads (16GB Wi-Fi) to anyone that spends $1,500 or more in its 59th St. store’s Y.E.S. department. Apparently, I’m not fashionable enough to [...]
1Password is an excellent password manager for the Mac platform. The Windows version has been in beta for awhile now, but that beta has ended with the release of version 1 of the software. Agile Web Solutions the makers of 1Password are giving users a chance to get $10 off in celebration of moving out [...]
The folks who are making the intriguing Notion Ink Tablets are nothing if not great teases. The company blog has been revealing bits of info for quite some time. Well, now it looks like the folks at Notion Ink are getting closer to release. In case you haven’t been following long, Notion Ink is producing [...]
Laptop Mag got their hands on the Viewsonic G 10 inch Tablet and has posted up one of their usual thorough reviews. Suffice it to say they weren’t too enthusiastic about the Viewsonic G. Running on the Nvidia Tegra v2 platform the G is running Android 2.2 and offers the usual array of Tablet/Slate functionality [...]
According to various reports Google is finally going to unveil its Chrome OS Netbook on Tuesday, December 7. In addition sources are saying that Google’s Chrome Web Store will be announced at the same time. Pictures of a Chrome OS keyboard have surfaced and this is fueling lots of talk. Word is also bouncing around [...]
Mophie recently released the Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 4 and it looks like they have a newer solution that offers more juice for those who need it. The Juice Pack Air Plus looks similar to the earlier model, but it will supposedly more than double your battery life. I’m a big Mophie fan. [...]
Not too shabby. Samsung is touting that they’ve sold 1 million Galaxy Tabs besting its end of year predictions. Over 10% of them have been sold in Korea. Samsung is now revising its year end estimates to 1.5 million. To celebrate Samsung is reminding everyone that there will be a 10 inch version next year. [...]
At least one retailer is testing Apple’s point of sale solution in some stores this holiday shopping season. One shopper snagged a photo of the Apple PoS ringing up a Christmas sweater at Old Navy. The POS is called ZipCheck when used outside of Apple Stores. The system is based on an iPod Touch, but [...]
To me my thinking about routers has always been similar to how I think of printers. They are utility devices that I spend a lot of time researching before making a purchase, then make the purchase, hook them up, and forget about them. Until they fail. Then the process starts all over again. Of course [...]
We’ve been following the shipping stories about the HP Slate 500 since word dropped that they are finally on their way. Over on the TabletPCReview.com forums, user heatlesssun has not only gotten his hands on one of the HP Slate 500s that have started shipping but he’s posted up a few unboxing pictures as well [...]
This is an interesting read that goes somewhat beyond the day to day noise in the Tablet/Slate/mobile device race. In my view, Paul Graham gets what the rough and tumble of today might mean for tomorrow. The big picture isn’t about who’s winning what today even though that’s what we seem to focus on. The [...]
There are certainly many ways to know that the Christmas season is quickly approaching. One of those ways I look forward to each and every year is TabletPC2.com’s Annual Santa’s List. Linda Epstein, the site owner of the site, does an amazing job gathering tons of gadgets that any geek worth the name would jump [...]
HP’s out of the Windows Home Server market once it sells out of its current stock of MediaSmart servers. It seems like just yesterday that Microsoft and HP were trying to explain why everyone needed a server at home. I own a pair of HP MediaSmart servers, but will be putting them out to pasture [...]
I’ve been a big user of Slingmedia’s Slingbox for some time. I used a Slingbox Pro for some time and had no real issues with the device. I was able to sling video from my home setup to any computer I was using successfully. I’ve also purchased and used the mobile Apps on Windows Mobile [...]
I know quite a few parents that are agonizing about putting an iPad in their kids hands because they are afraid of drops, scratches, spills, etc… I can certainly understand that. On one hand the devices seem tailor made for kids. Certainly there are a number of Apps and books that target parents with kids. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
