PhatWare is celebrating their 10-year anniversary by offering a substantial 33% off their entire line of software products, which includes the popular Tablet PC apps Phatware Commander and PhatPad ( InkShow review links ). Here are the details: In the wake of PhatWare’s 10th anniversary, we are pleased to offer a 33% discount on all [...]
So lately I have been writing about storage options – Dropbox, FolderShare and SkyDrive - then last night I got an e-mail to take a look at a program called SugarSync. There is a 45 day trial if anybody wants to check it out, then it is a fee based system. Sync your files automatically [...]
Did you miss out on the 10 invites that Rob had? Well now is your chance to get in on the Beta! Today over on Giveaway of the Day they are offering the Beta for all! Head over and don’t miss out on this one! I ahve been using this for a while and I [...]
A couple of weeks ago we let everyone know about OQO’s new Outlet Store. They have now added some 1.2 ghz Model 02 Tablet PCs with integrated WWAN ( Sprint and Verizon ) for only $999, a savings of $499. Check it out if you’ve been hankering for an OQO but have been short on [...]
When word got out yesterday about the beta release of Grahl Software’s PDF Annotator 2.0, I have a feeling Grahl’s download servers got worked overtime, and for good reason. It is clear from this new version that Grahl Software listened to their customers. As promised, I worked up a quick InkShow demonstrating some of the [...]
I just received word that Motion has sold out of their LS800 Tablet PCs. If you are still interested in those “blow out” prices, I’d encourage to check with Motion resellers like Allegiance Technology Partners and others. Technorati Tags: Motion Computing,LS800 Tablet PC
We posted yesterday about Matt Miller’s first-look review of the new Sprint-equipped HTC Shift. In this latest installment, Matt goes in to much more detail about this much anticipated UMPC. His closing thoughts: The Shift would really have had to blow me out of the water to come up with US$1500 and it did not. [...]
All I have to say is “Wow!” I’ve been using a pre-beta release of Grahl Software’s PDF Annotator 2.0 and I am thoroughly impressed. Oliver has done a remarkable job addressing many issues and feature requests for this new release. If you’d like to try it out, head over to this beta download site and [...]
We’ve been talking up EverNote’s new web notetaking system that syncs seamlessly between multiple client. I’m currently using it on my Mac, Tablet PC, Vista installation on my mac, and other devices to keep all my notes in sync, as well as clipping and taking notes using their webclipping function. Seriously, OneNote better have something [...]
Matt Miller has been holding out on us. He’s been reviewing the HTC Shift running on Sprint’s EVDO network and has just posted his initial first looks review and 140+ images. Based on his first impressions, there doesn’t look to be much to get excited about, especially with a $1499 price tag. Matt promises more [...]
A few weeks ago, I did a series of posts on the REDFLY from Celio Corporation. While I anxiously await my promised review unit, I’ve been reading James and Kevin’s experiences over at jkOnTheRun. They seem to be as impressed with the actual units as I hoped. The thrill of the concept isn’t always translated [...]
Been holding off on a new U810 because of the price? Well, now is your chance to get a great deal on one. J&R.com has them for $949.00 with a $100 rebate! That makes your out of pocket only $849.00. Get to them while they last! Box Contents: LifeBook U810 Notebook PC, 4-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, [...]
Ken has put up some Notebook templates for InkSeine over on his site. This will be a great addition to the ‘grid’ background. There are even instructions on how to create your own! I think a thread in the forums for everyone to share their work might be in order. Get your creative juices flowing!! [...]
Engadget got a hold of some preliminary specs on what Dell is calling the XT2, their planned update to the XT Tablet. It appears they are planning for a Nov 2008 release of the XT2, with the XT phasing out in Jan 2009. According to the docs Engadget got a hold of, the XT2 will [...]
As promised, here is Part 2 of the InkShow. In Part 2, I cover creating ink notes as well as acquiring and syncing content. As I warned you last time, when I got done shooting the full video, I had way too much material for one InkShow, so I divided it rather arbitrarily into two [...]
If you’re interested in the HTC Shift you might want to take a look at this. As most know, The HTC Shift comes with SnapVue, a limited version of Windows Mobile that allows you to access some functionality via that platform. Well, if you’d like to ‘liberate’ your Shift from the SnapVue shackles, you might [...]
Microsoft’s Nick White let us all know today that Vista SP 1 is now available for download via Windows Update. Nick has some good info on how you get begin the download process now, rather than wait until mid-April for it to automatically download. If in running Windows Update you do not see Windows Vista [...]
In this podcast, I spend some time talking with three members of Microsoft’s original Tablet PC team: Josh Clow, Jay Pittman, and Patrick Haluptzok. Specificially, we talk about the areas of their expertise: the TIP and handwriting recognition. I think you’ll enjoy hearing about the beginnings of the TIP and where the original design came [...]
Engadget is linking to some photos of what might be Intel’s new Netbook – we’ll let them do the speculation for now, we’ll just link to them – but if it is – the stats should be: Weigh less than three pounds 900MHz Celeron processor 512MB of RAM 40GB hard drive 9-inch display Built-in WiFi [...]
Kevin over on Tablet PC Review has his hands on a DRS ARMOR C12 Rugged Tablet PC. This is just a first cut overview, look for more on this rugged Tablet PC later this week. Have you ever wanted to surf the Web, check your email, or play solitaire during the middle of a torrential [...]
What’s to make of this video? Hits all the high spots of what a ‘Tablet PC’ should be used for… Maybe this needs to be shown to a bunch of people to get the word out – what do ya think?? (The video is well done I might add)
Whenever I buy a new Tablet PC, I almost always buy it with the minimal memory configuration, then max it out through Crucial.com. They’ve got great prices and I have yet to experience a problem with any of their memory. For a limited time, they are offering a $10 off special whenever you spend $100 [...]
The ad on the site is a bit hard to miss, but this is definitely worth mentioning – OQO is giving away a free accessory bundle with the purchase of a Model 02 Tablet PC. The $327 accessory bundle includes a double capacity battery, double capacity Stronghold case, and an auto/airline adapter kit. The special [...]
We all know that Tablet PC technology really shines when implemented in schools. Bishop Hartley High School, one of the very first schools to implement Tablet PC technology, was recently featured in this story confirming the learning advantages that Tablet PC technology offers: Research shows most students like the benefits. “Instead of carrying around a [...]
This is interesting. According to Pocket-Lint, Samsung is planning to go head to head with Asus and their very successful Eee PC by creating a stripped down version of the Q1 Ultra UMPC targeted at the education sector. From what I’m reading on this at the moment this also looks targeted at the UK markets at [...]
For those of you following along at home, I bought an Apple iPhone 16GB last Sunday. With my extensive 1 week of experience, I thought I’d give a quick update. I love it. :) My definition of a really great mobile device is: Any device that does what you want it to do. Now, since [...]
Major kudos to MobileDemand for being awarded Technology Company of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa. Checkout this press release for more information: The Technology Association of Iowa last week named MobileDemand ®, a Cedar Rapids-based rugged Tablet PC manufacturer, Technology Company of the Year. MobileDemand was recognized for its rapid growth, innovation [...]
Trusted Reviews has their hands on an Toshiba M700 Tablet PC. The review takes a good walk thru over the whole device inside and out. What makes this review a better read – the fact that it’s done by somebody that isn’t really ‘into’ Tablet PC’s and they are the ones that have their hands [...]
Microsoft may be moving full steam ahead on Silverlight, but they have also licensed Adobe’s Flash Lite, along with Adobe’s Adobe Reader LE software for the Windows Mobile platform. Interesting that Steve Jobs recently stated that Adobe’s Flash lite isn’t good enough for the iPhone. Via InfoWorld Tags: Silverlight, Adobe
Everex may have been disappointed when Wal-Mart announced it was pulling its Linux based ultra-portables from store shelves last week, but that doesn’t seem to have stopped them from going forward. They’ve just announced the Everex Cloudbook CE12200J for Japan and it contains a touchscreen and it will be running Windows XP not the gOS. [...]
I’ve been corresponding with GottaBeMobile reader Jeff Kent for awhile on various mobile topics like Tablet PCs, the F5, N-Trig, etc. He is a faithful contributor to the content you read about on GBM. Jeff teaches computer science at a community college in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, so you know the guy [...]
Are you interested in Samsung’s Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC? Then you need to be checking out Kevin Tofel’s coverage of his brand spanking new Q1 Ultra Premium, dubbed Samwise. He just got started covering the device, but knowing Kevin, he will not leave a stone unturned as he discovers everything there is learn about the [...]
But I cheated…. If you have been following the site, you know I have bee having a HECK of a time trying to get Vista SP1 installed on my Lenovo x61 Tablet PC. Well, with my last effort this weekend, I have it installed. I did everything I could to get things to work – [...]
This so far has been a blessing for me. Earlier this month Google released a small tool, Google Calendar Sync, that allows users to utilize two-way sync between Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. You can opt for a one way solution as well. So far, it only works with your primary Google calendar and in Outlook [...]
Some times a picture speaks volumes, sometimes it says it all. Loren Heiny recently posted this sketch in a post titled Imagine how different the world would be. Tags: Haiku, Microsoft
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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 [...]
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Google Search App iPhone and iPad Update Looks Beautiful (Video)
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