Enjoy A Long Holiday Weekend of GottaBeMobile Goodies

Like everyone else in the US, the GBM Team is taking some down time on this long holiday weekend and unplugging a bit, although you might see a post here and there as things pop up. But we don’t want you to be without any GBM Mobile Tech fun if you manage to browse our way, or if you are one of our many international visitors. So, in case you missed some of the fun and conversations we’ve been having recently, here’s a sampling of just a few of the highlights that you can kick back and enjoy. Or, if you’re of a mind to, join in the conversation.

Recent GottaBeMobile.com Hardware InkShow fun

As always our InkShows aim to be both informative and entertaining as we try to bring you information you can use. Check out some of these recent GBM viewer favorites:

• Review of the OQO Model 02 (Hugo Ortega covers the OQO Model 02 like a blanket.)
• MobileDemand’s Rugged xTablet T8600 (catch Warner’s wife in the shower.)
• The Mobile Bag InkShow (watch Rob’s wife get the goods on him.)
• Toshiba R400 Tablet PC (Dennis reviews Toshiba’s latest Tablet PC)
• OtterBox Laptop Case (Warner drops it in a river, bangs it with a sledgehammer, and runs over it with a car.)

GBM Podcasts

Yep, we’re back podcasting again. Dennis, Warner, and Hugo Ortega talk about the hottest issues in the Tabletscape and have quite a bit of fun doing so. If you haven’t yet grabbed a GBM podcast fill up your audio player with these mobile audio delights:

• GBM Podcast #19: Find out more about the OQO, Dell’s entry into the Tablet PC market, and why Hugo’s nickname is “Poogie”
• GBM Podcast #18: Listen to news about HP’s newest Tablet PC, and why HP’s Albert Bozzo is off the mark.
• GBM Podcast #17: The “Wow” Show. Yep, it’s full of some great discussion on the wow factor with Tablet PCs.
• GBM Podcast #16: Find out info on Gateway’s newest Tablet PC and why Hugo has us in hot water with PETA.
• Check out more GBM Podcasts and remember you can subscribe to them in iTunes or with your favorite podcatcher.

Great Conversations about Tablet PCs

We’re always exhibiting our passion about Tablet PCs and UMPCs and occasionally we get passionate about some issues that make a few folks uncomfortable. Check out these great conversations:

• Rob Bushway’s I Miss The “Wow”
• Warner Crocker’s Who Let the “Wow” Out?
• Rob Bushway’s Pull Up a Stool Microsoft 
• Rob Bushway’s Let’s Start an Open Conversation on Vista and Battery Life
• Warner Crocker’s The Myth of ReadyBoost
• Rob Bushway’s Let’s Talk About OEMs, Tablet PCs, “Wow” and your Dream Tablet PC

Great Hints & Tips

And whether you are knew to Tablet PCs or an old timer, there’s always something new to learn. Make sure you check out Eddie VanDerbeck’s How To Series. Here’s a few highlights to get you started. 

• GBM How To Series #12: Maximizing Battery Life
• GBM How To Series #11: Inking in Outlook 2007
• GBM How To Series #10: Inking in Excel 2007
• GBM How To Series #8: Training Vista for Handwriting Recognition
• GBM How To Series #3: Creating an appointment from and email in Outlook 2007
• Check out More Of GBM’s How To Series

And if you haven’t already, register and jump into the GottaBeMobile.com Forums and join in the fun and discussion there.