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GBM InkShow: Facial Recognition on the HP Elitebook 2760p
Using a combination of facial recognition and Bluetooth authentication, the HP Elitebook 2760p provides a more secure method of logging in with nothing more than a smile and a smartphone. Pants optional.
GBM InkShow: HP QuickWeb on the HP Elitebook 2760p
The HP Elitebook 2760p convertible notebook features a quick-start option called HP QuickWeb, a rebrand of the Splashtop "instant-on" OS, based on Chromium.
GBM InkShow: ARMOR X7 Rugged Tablet PC – “Tough Enough”
Got my hands on the ARMOR X7 from DRS Technologies, the smaller brother to the X10gx I reviewed earlier. But don't let the size fool you: it's definitely tough enough.
GBM InkShow: New iPad Apps Beg for an Inking Comparison
With the release of the Tega v2 and the HP Slate 500 many a Tableteer has been hoping, and some have been praying that the slate form factors will handle Digital Inking well on capacitive screens.
GBM InkShow: A Detailed Look at the HP Slate 500
Here it is, the main event: Xavier spends nearly fifteen minutes with the HP Slate 500 Tablet PC in this first-look at the Windows 7 slate.
SCOTTEVEST Outback: A Killer Gadget Jacket (video)
Scott from SCOTTEVEST (SeV) sent over an Outback jacket for me to check out. This jacket's a little different than all the other SeV gear I use, which is primarily designed for travel.
GBM InkShow: Thomasin Takes on the Tega v2 Slate
Well, you asked for it. Now you've got it. I know why they call Thomasin my better half. A number of GBM Readers asked to see and hear my wife's take on the Tega v2 Slate and here it is in all its unvarnished glory.
GBM InkShow and Review: The Tega v2 Slate Proves that Windows 7 and Slates are Not a Good Mix
This is a tough review to write. First, Hugo Ortega, the man behind TegaTech and the Tega v2 is a friend and a Tablet/UMPC/Mobile promoter without equal, and I'd love for him to succeed with this new dual booting slate. Second, although I have always had my doubts, I...
GBM InkShow: ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet PC – “Tough yet Fun”
Can't say I have a particular need for a rugged Tablet PC capable of withstanding dust and debris, crashes against the pavement, a jog through the rain, or explosive environments.
Dragon E-Mail for BlackBerry is a Must Have App
While BlackBerry devices may arguably have the best mobile keyboard experience, there are few people that can type faster on any mobile device than they can speak.
GBM InkShow: Inking on the iPad
First up, before I get to the subject of this InkShow, thank you from the bottom of my heart and from my family for all the kind wishes, prayers, and support the GBM community has offered on the occasion of the passing of my Mother.
GBM InkShow: Gear I’m Carrying at IDF 2010
At tech conferences the talk in the press room at some point turns away from the gadgets being presented and to what we're actually using.Here's a video of the gear I'm carrying this week at IDF 2010.
WeTab Looks Like a Winner (video demos)
Earlier today I mentioned that the WeTab (formerly known as the WePad) is getting a lot of attention here at IDF 2010. I got a chance to catch up with 4tiitoo CTO Stephan Odoerfer, who gave me a full walkthrough of the device.
MobileNoter: I Want to Love This iPad App But I Can’t Yet
Arrrrgh! So close but yet still not quite there yet. I really want to like MobileNoter. It's an iOS App (iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad) that lets you sync files with OneNote.
LG Says Its Tablet Will Be “Surprisingly Productive”
LG's vice president of marketing Chang Ma, in an interview with the Wall St. Journal says that LG's tablet, scheduled to debut later this year, is going to focus on the ability to create content and not just consume it.
Dell Streak Hands On (video)
I met up with some folks from Dell to check out the Dell Streak, an Android device that's created quite a bit of buzz since we first got a peek at it back at CES 2010.I shot a quick video walkthrough and snapped some pics after playing with the device for a few minutes....
Evernote Trunk Presentation (full video)
I really enjoyed last week's Evernote Trunk press conference. The company demonstrated how it and its partners would make the service even more useful and gave us a glimpse of the future of the note service.
GBM InkShow: Fujitsu Lifebook T900 review
No demos here: just a brief overview and my honest opinion of the Fujitsu Lifebook T900 Tablet PC, perhaps the most delightful Tablet PC I've ever used.
GBM InkShow: Pen + Touch on the Fujitsu Lifebook T900
During my recent evaluation of the Fujitsu Lifebook T900 Tablet PC, I decided to record a little demonstration of the complementary pen and multi-touch input on its dual digitizer screen.
GBM InkShow: Motion Releases J3500 Slate Tablet PC
Very nice. Motion has released the J3500 Slate Tablet PC, a ruggedized entry into their lineup that in review testing seems to be not only a reliable performer but one that will give users an excellent touch and pen experience. I was fortunate enough to spend a few d...
GBM InkShow: T-Mobile WebConnect Rocket
T-Mobile recently began upgrading their mobile network to HSPA+, offering speeds up to 21Mbps. Of course, "up to" is such a relative term.
GBM InkShow: NASCAR Fanview and Android App
I'm spending the day at Infineon Raceway in Somona, a short drive from my hometown of San Francisco. I'm working on a number of videos and articles about how NASCAR teams use technology, which I'll share here and over at Notebooks.com in the coming days. Infineon Rac...
GBM InkShow: The Motion F5V Slate Tablet PC
Motion Computing's F5V Slate Tablet PC makes me wish I had a larger bank account. This rugged Slate Tablet PC, with its distinctive handle, is a great mobile note taking tool and I could easily see myself using it in my theatre work.
GBM InkShow: Thomasin Takes on the iPad
It had to happen sooner rather than later. My lovely wife Thomasin got a chance to check out the iPad briefly when we were with my Mom at the hospital.
GBM iPad Series: “I Haven’t Really Lived Until This Moment”
The iPad is certainly attracting all kinds of attention and one of the keys for its success is that Apple Stores exist so that folks can have a chance to go hands on with the device.
The GBM iPad Series: Stall Surfing and the iPad
I know some folks think I'm crude when I post and remind them that there is such a thing as Stall Surfing. You know, surfing the web while sitting on the throne.
The GBM iPad Series: One Tablet PC Veteran’s Persepctive
Obviously from the get go, the Apple iPad should in no way be confused with what many of us here on the pages of GBM think of as a Tablet PC.
The GBM iPad Series: Review and InkShow
The iPad has been called all sorts of things in its short one week life and to a certain degree I find that most of the descriptors are correct no matter which direction a particular commentator or reviewer is aiming from.
MobileDemand xTablet T7000 in the Rain
I decided to see what it's like to use a MobileDemand xTablet T7000 in the rain and if it could in fact handle getting some water on it.
GBM InkShow: Unboxing the iPad
OK, after a quick conversation with the UPS driver, I got down to the obligatory unboxing the iPad and here's the video for your perusal.
InkShow: Architect Designs World Class Buildings with Tablet PC
I visited Yazdani Studios in Los Angeles for a tour and to see how architects are using Tablet PCs. Yazdani Studios designs beautiful buildings around the world, including concert halls, court houses and offices.
GBM InkShow: The Lenovo Thinkpad X100E (Video)
This is nice surprise, at least for me. I've never considered myself to be in the market for a smaller netbook-sized Notebook, but I could see where this would be of value.
GBM InkShow: Thomasin Takes on the Lenovo IdeaPad S10T (Video)
When it comes to Netbooks, I let my wife Thomasin give them a whirl to find out what she is thinking. You may or may not remember that she has used the original Asus EEE Netbook and continues to use an HP Mini 1100 in her daily chores, which include mostly email, some w...
GBM InkShow: The Lenovo X201 Tablet PC Refreshed and Refreshing (Video)
After spending some time with the Lenovo X201t Tablet PC I can say it feels like coming home again for this Tableteer. I got to evaluate its precursor, the x200t, and enjoyed it immensely.
GBM InkShow: New Convertible Classmate PC
Intel's Kapil Wadhera was kind enough to get on camera and walk me through the second generation convertible Classmate PC. There are some significant improvements that will hopefully move more schools away from the clamshell Classmate PC and towards the convertible. ...
