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GottaBeMobile March InkShow, Shortcut and Podcast Roundup

Spring is springing and lately so is our InkShow, Shortcut, and Podcast action (although we’ve been remiss in publishing podcasts recently.) We missed the February Roundup due to some crazy scheduling challenges as the GBM Team has all been pulled in a myriad of directions, so this month’s roundup will backtrack a bit and list February’s as well.

We covered some interesting hardware and software in February and March ranging from the Toshiba M700 Tablet PC to the Motion F5 Slate Tablet PC. Sierra’s InkShows on the iLiad eBook Reader also attracted quite a bit of attention. And lo, and behold, there were actually a couple of InkShows on exciting Tablet PC software (more and more a rarity these days) including PDF Annotator and the new EverNote.

So, here’s the lineup in case you missed any of the action, and rest assured, things are starting to line up for all of our schedules and we’ll have more coming your way soon.

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GBM InkShows

Hardware

• The Toshiba M700 Tablet PC: Warner takes a look at Toshiba’s new Tablet PC for power users.
• The Wacom Cintiq 12WX: Sierra takes a look at Wacom’s new Tablet and likes what she sees.
• Motion Computing F5 Tablet PC: Rob takes a look at Motions new F5 Slate Tablet PC.
• The Lenovo X300 First Looks Review: Nope it is not a Tablet PC, but Rob takes a look at Lenovo’s answer to the MacBook Air.
• Going Mobile: Rob’s on the road and he shows how he sets up his car with his mobile devices while he’s traveling.
• The iLiad eBook Reader Part 1 and Part 2: In a two part InkShow, Sierra explores the iLiad eBook Reader.

Software

• PDF Annotator 2.0: Rob takes a look at the latest from Grahl Software’s popular PDF annotating program
• The New EverNote: Warner takes a look at what he calls “a real game changer” withe EverNote’s cross platform and web versions.
• OneNote Favorites Powertoy: Matt takes a look at the new Powertoy for OneNote tjat allows you to quickly grab and search for favorites.

Podcasts

• GBM Podcast #46: The Cloud, the Tease, and the UMPC. Sierra and Warner cover a wide range of topics from cloud computing to and some new hardware.
• GBM Podcast #47: Talking with Microsoft’s Tablet PC Team, Part I. Rob sits down with Josh Clow, Jay Pittman, and Patrick HaluPtzok and talks about The Tablet PC Tip and handwriting recogniton.

GBM Shortcuts

• The Tom Bihn Ristretto Messenger Bag: Rob’s got a new bag and his wife is not going to be please.
• Wishing We Could Go Paperless in the Audition Biz: Warner’s auditioning actors and wishes he could find a paperless solution for all those actors resumes.

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GottaBeMobile January InkShow, Shortcut, and Podcast Roundup

CES 2008 has come and gone, the Super Bowl will be over tonight, and now attention turns to what comes next. So, what are you going to watch after the football season comes to a close? How about some GBM InkShow? While some are predicting a lull in mobile tech news for awhile, there is still plenty of GBM InkShow, Shortcut, and Podcast action to keep you going during the winter months.

In addition to checking out the Inkshows, Shortcuts, and Podcasts, make sure you check out the videos we recorded at CES 2008. There’s lots of great stuff there, some wacky stuff, and plenty to enjoy.

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GBM January InkShows

• InkSeine: February 15th is just around the corner and with it comes the release of InkSeine. Get ready, and get prepared with Rob’s InkShow on this intriguing Inking application.
• The Amazon Kindle and the Sony e-Book Reader Head to Head: While we were at CES Rob and Sierra took a comparative look at the Amazon Kindle and the Sony e-Book Reader.
• The Mobile Demand xTablet T8700 Rugged Tablet PC. Rob, Matt, and Warner try to destroy Mobile Demand’s rugged Tablet PC in a Vegas Casino.
• Mobile Demand T8700 Tablet PC Accessories. Rob takes a look at how you can outfit your rugged Mobile Demand T8700 xTablet.

GBM January Shortcuts

• 3D Modeling on the Toshiba M700: Matt takes a look at 3D modeling on Toshiba’s new M700 Tablet PC.

GBM January Podcasts

• GBM Podcast #45: The User Experience Inkshow: Rob and Warner talk about the Toshiba M700 Tablet PC, Touch, InkSeine, and a range of mobile topics.

• GBM Podcast #44: CES 2008 Wrap Up: Seirra and Warner wrap up CES 2008 and the GBM experience there.

• And while it is not an InkShow, a Shortcut, or a Podcast, check out Matt’s Unboxing of the Tohsiba M700 Tablet PC that was filmed live on Ustream.

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GottaBeMobile.com December InkShow and Podcast Roundup

We’ve turned a corner into another year, and the New Year promises to bring lots more GBM InkShow, Shortcut, and Podcat goodness. But before we head off down the path of that New Year, let’s take a look back at the December goodies we left under your Christmas tree.

We covered a range of topics from Inking with a Bamboo Tablet, to the Fujisu U810, and a pen and paper note taking system, Capturx. So, set back, and enjoy whatever holiday leftovers you’ve still got in the fridge, and cue up a GBM InkShow, or a podcast, or a shortcut.

Happy New Year graphic furnished by Tablet PC artist Chad Essley.

InkShows

• Inking on a Desktop with the Bamboo Tablet: Warner takes a look at Inking on the desktop with Wacom’s Bamboo Tablet, using Vista on an iMac.
• The Fujistu U810 Review: Matt takes a look at the Stormtrooper.
• Capturx: Warner examines a digital pen and paper solution for note taking that allows you to capture your notes into OneNote 2007.

Podcasts

• GBM Podcast#43: Crusing The Tabletscape. Rob and Sierra talk about InkSeine, and a great discussion of Intel’s Menlow platform.
• GBM Podcast#42: Hardware, Hardware, and More Hardware. Rob and Warner talk about the Dell XT Tablet PC and the Toshiba M700 Tablet PC.
• GBM Podcast #41: What Gadgets Do You Want for Christmas? Sierra and Warner talk about their Chirstmas wish lists, the Ink Blot Awards and so much more.

Shortcuts

• The Solio Hybrid H1000 Solar Charger: Warner examines Solio’s new solar charger for mobile devices.
• InkSeine: Matt takes a look at InkSeine, a unique method of note taking on a Tablet PC.

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GottaBeMobile November InkShow and Podcast Roundup

Winter is fast approaching and a great way to prepare for the cold days ahead is to store up some GottaBeMobile.com InkShows, Shortcuts, an Podcasts for those cold and snowy days when you just want to sit bundled up by a warm fire. November was a month full of GBM video and audio action, so you’re got lots to choose from. We covered the gamut from CradlePoint Technology’s Celluar Router to a show down on the OQO Model 02 between an SSD drive and a Hard Drive. We took a look at the Vye S37, and Warner’s wife got into the action with a look at the Asus Eee PC. The Podcasts kept coming even if the “Old Man” of the team kept complaining, and Rob took some good looks at the Amazon Kindle in GBM Shortcuts.  So check out the November lineup and let us know your comments.

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GBM November InkShows

• Intro to Speech Recognition and Navigation: Matt Faulkner walks through the basics of Vista’s Speech Recognition and Voice Command.
• CradlePoint Technology’s Celluar Router: Rob Bushway shows you how to connect with this mobile router.
• MacBook and Touch: With all the talk about Apple possibly releasing a Tablet like device, Rob Bushway offers his thoughts on why the OSX interface would need some tweaking before that could work on a Mac.
• OQO Model O2 SSD vs HDD: Solid State or spinning platters. Rob points out the advantages a SSD drive offers mobile users on an OQO Model 02.
• My Wife and the Asus Eee PC: Warner’s wife, Thomasin, is the perfect candidate for an Asus Eee PC. She tries it out, right out of the box with some surprising results.
• The Vye S37: Warner Crocker checks out the Vye S37 Ultra-Mobile PC. Give me some Inking somebody!

GBM November Shortcuts

A triple take on the Amazon Kindle and a look at the Asus Eee PC.

• The Amazon Kindle, Up Close and Personal: Rob Bushway takes a look at reading and web browsing on the Kindle.
• The Amazon Kindle, Part 2: Rob Bushway looks at the Kindle’s carrying case, document conversion, and the lag in typing.
• The Amazon Kindle Unboxing: Rob Bushway got his Kindle and he unboxes the new device in all its glory.
• The Asus Eee PC: Rob Bushway takes a first look at the Asus Eee PC before sending it on to Warner’s wife.

GBM November  Podcasts

November was also a month for some fun GBM Podcast action, as somehow, the young whipper snappers who work for GBM get the silly notion that Warner is some kind of Old Guy. We only managed to squeeze two podcasts out in the month, (we were busy preparing Thanksgiving feasts) but we’ll be back in all our glory in December.

• GBM Podcast #40: The Old Man and The Sea. Warner Crocker and Rob Bushway talk about the Tablet PC 5 Year Anniversary (hey somebody’s got to talk about it, because Microsoft sure isn’t), and also christen the new GBM Forum Member of the Month acknowledgment.
• GBM Podcast #39: The Forever Young Show. Rob Bushway and Matt Faulkner cover a range of topics from the Asus Eee PC and the new designs for mobile devices that are popping up everywhere.

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GottaBeMobile October InkShow and Podcast Roundup

Halloween is over (thank goodness, Rob will stop wearing those wigs now.) We’re headed deeper into fall and the inevitable slide into the holidays. With the clocks in the US falling back this weekend, and finally a fall chill in the air, now is the time to load up on GBM InkShows and Podcasts you might have missed in warmer weather. We covered hardware, accessories, and the introduction of new GBM Team member, Sierra Modro. We also had a guest InkShow from TEO developer Josh Einstein on OneNote Synchronization. There’s lots of GBM content goodness for you to sit back and enjoy. Here’s the October roundup.

GBM October  InkShows

• The Solio Hybrid Solar Charger: Warner Crocker takes a look at this small and lightweight solar charger that can power your mobile gadgets.
• Touch on the iPhone: Rob Bushway examines touch on the iPhone, what works and what could be better.
• The Shwamee Microfiber Cleaning Cloth: Warner Crocker finds the ultimate cleaning cloth for all of your mobile device screens.
• The Tom Bihn Ego Bag and Brain Cell: Matt Faulkner takes a look at this gadget back solution from Tom Bihn.
• OneNote Synchronization: In this guest InkShow, TEO developer Josh Einstein shows how to synchronize your OneNote notes.
• FlipStart Ultra-Compact Portable Computer w/Snap Camera: Eddie Vanderbeck takes a look at the FlipStart and the Snap Camera.

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GBM October Shortcuts

Quick takes, first impressions, and early looks at hardware and gadgets.

• The Cradelpoint Technologies Cellular Router: Rob Bushway looks at this solution that allows you to share your 3G connection while on the road.
• Inking in a GIS Application: Matt Faulkner takes a look at Inking on a Tablet PC in a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) application.

GBM October Podcasts

October featured some interesting conversations on the GBM Podcasts. We introduced new GBM Team member Sierra Modro and talked with GBM contributor Terry Bradley on mobile security, among many other topics. (I think football even worked its way in there.) Give a listen.

• GBM Podcast #38: Happy Halloween in the Tabletscape. Matt Faulkner and Warner Crocker cover a wide range of mobile tricks and treats in this podcast.
• GBM Podcast #37: Sierra Modro Unplugged. New GBM Team member Sierra Modro and Warner Crocker talk about Tablet PCs and UMPCs.
• GBM Podcast #36: The Security Show. Rob Bushway and GBM Security guru Terry Bradley talk about mobile security.
• GBM Podcast #35: I Want To Demo a Tablet PC. Rob Bushway and Warner Crocker talk about Tablet PCs, UMPCs, the good old days, and why it is important for consumers to get their hands on these devices.

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GottaBeMobile September InkShow and Podcast Roundup

As we head into autumn, September was quite a month for GottaBeMobile Inkshow, Podcast, and Shortcut action. September brought a range of content topics into our hot little hands and we tried to capture it on video, talk about it, and share whatever we could with you. We love producing this kind of content and we can only hope you enjoy viewing or listening to what we have to offer. Here’s the September roundup.

GBM September InkShows

• The Amtek T770 UMPC InkShow: Rob takes a look at Amtek’s Ultra-Mobile PC and comes away impressed. You might be too.
• The SlingBox Mobile Overveiw InkShow: Matt takes a look at SlingBox Mobile. Unfortunately we can’t pry him away from his Slingbox viewing since he got the thing.
• Active Ink’s Professional Designer InkShow: Rob takes a look at Active Ink’s Professional Designer.
• The Fujitsu T2010 vs the HP 2710P Tablet PC Comparison InkShow: With three GBMers in Colorado, Rob and Matt try to convince Warner which one should be his next Tablet PC.
• The TabletKiosk Sahara i440D Slate Tablet PC InkShow: Warner takes a look at the Sahara i440D Slate Tablet PC and for a committed convertible Tablet PC user comes away with some new thoughts about slates.

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GBM September Shortcuts

GBM Shortcuts are something new. Quick takes, first impressions, and early looks at hardware and gadgets.

• Taking a Look at BlueTooth Headsets: Warner takes a look at the Motorola H700 and the Aliph Jawbone BlueTooth headsets.
• The Amtek T770 UMPC: Rob offers an early look at Amtek’s T770 UMPC.
• The Cardo S2 BlueTooth Headset: Looking for a wrap around BlueTooth headset? This might be just the ticket.
• The HTC Kaiser/Tilt Unboxing: Rob unboxes the HTC Kaiser and checks out that tilt.

GBM September Podcasts

September featured some interesting conversations on the GBM Podcasts. We talk about the coming of the Mobile Internet Devices, Vista woes, how we consume media on our mobile devices, and what software we carry around in our Tablet PC toolboxes. Give a listen.

• GBM Podcast #34: MIDs and Vista. Matt and Warner talk about what impact they think Mobile Internet Devices might have and also some of the struggles that folks are having with Vista.
• GBM Podcast #33: All Media All the Time. Rob and Matt talk about consuming media on mobile devices. Can you say Slingbox?
• GBM Podcast #32: What’s In Your Tablet PC Toolbox? Rob and Warner talk about what tools they carry in their Tablet PC toolbox.

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GottaBeMobile May InkShow Roundup

Summer is right around the corner, although with the wacky weather we are seeing everywhere, the only season you can count on these days is the InkShow season. We had quite a month of GBM InkShow goodness in the merry month of May. Hugo made his InkShow debut with an excellent look at the OQO Model 02. We got a glimpse of Warner’s wife in the shower, and there was a month’s word of podcasting fun.  So, as the lazy days of summer approach, kick back and enjoy this month’s InkShows. Here’s the monthly roundup.

Hardware InkShows

• OQO Model O2 Tablet PC. Hugo Ortega shows up in his first GBM InkShow taking the OQO Model 02 for a spin. 
• MobileDemand Ruggest XTablet T8600. Warner Crocker takes a look at Mobile Demand’s Rugged Tablet PCs and his wife gives one a shower. 
• EVO Tablet Arm. Eddie VanDerbeck shows off the EVO Tablet arm and how it can work for you. 

Audio InkShows 

• GBM Podcast #20: The Battery Optimization Show. Hugo and Warner talk about how they optimize their batteries on mobile devices. 
• GBM Podcast #19: The Poogie StormTrooper Show. Fujitsu’s latest UMPC is among the many topics on this show.
• GBM Podcast #18: The Bozzo TC1000 Show. HP’s Albert Bozzo opened his mouth. We hlep him put his foot in it.
• GBM Podcast #17: The Technical Difficulties Show. We’re trying we really are. But sometimes technical snafus just overwhelm us.
• GBM Podcast #16: The “Wow” Show. Rob is missing the “Wow.” We try to help him find it.

Look for more great InkShow content in June. Stay tuned.

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GottaBeMobile April InkShow Roundup

Baseball season kicked off in April and we fielded quite a lineup of InkShows here at GottaBeMobile.com. We took a look at the new heavy hitting Tablet PCs from Toshiba and Gateway as well as the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. Rob got us all in trouble with the umpire, also known as the Bag Lady. And Hugo Ortega is just starting to get warmed up in the bullpen joining Dennis and Warner in the return of podcasting to GBM.

Hardware InkShows

• Toshiba Portege R400 Tablet PC. Dennis Rice takes a look at Toshiba’s latest Tablet PC that has everybody talking.
• Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. Warner Crocker takes a quick look at Nokia’s new Internet Tablet.
• Gateway E155C Convertible Tablet PC. Warner Crocker reviews Gateway’s New Convertible Tablet PC.

Software InkShows

• ArtWeaver on a Tablet PC. Matt Faulkner takes a look at a very interesting sketching and photo application.
• PhatPad Sync with a Windows Mobile Device.  Matt Faulkner follows up last month’s PhatPad InkShow with a look at how PhatPad can sync between a Windows Mobile Device and your Tablet PC.

Accessory InkShows

• Samsung Q1 Keyboard and Organizer Combo Pack. Rob Bushway shows that the Samsung Q1 Organizer is quite a capable solution for carrying and using a keyboard with the Q1.
• The Mobile Bag InkShow. Rob Bushway gets himself (and the rest of us) in trouble and has to get rid of his gadget bag collection in order to keep peace in the home place. Kudos to Kathi and Maggie for their starring roles.

Audio InkShows 

• GBM Podcast #14. The return to podcasting by the GBM Team featuring the debut of Hugo Ortega.
• GBM Podcast #15. The Koala Bear Show. Hugo tries to get us all in trouble with PETA in between talking Tablet PCs and UMPCs.

Look for more great InkShow content in May, including Hugo Ortega’s debut with an InkShow featuring the OQO Model 02. Stay tuned.

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GottaBeMobile February InkShow Roundup

February was another month of great InkShow content as we celebrated the 1 Year Anniversary of GottaBeMobile.com. We took on the Fujitsu T4215, the PowerPad 95 battery, and a host of software. How can you call this work when it so so much fun?  Here’s the roundup.

Hardware Inkshows

• Fujitsu T4215 Tablet PC Hardware InkShow: Rob Bushway takes a look at Fujitsu’s convertible and does a comparison with the Lenovo Thinkpad X60.
• SR668 RuggedBook Tablet PC Inkshow: Rob and his son Dax do their best to beat up, drown, and otherwise destroy Samwell’s ruggedized Tablet PC.
• Quick Look at the LG XNote C1 Tablet PC: Just when you thought the CES coverage was over, Dennis Rice and Warner Crocker take a look at the LG XNote C1 Tablet PC.
• The Electrovaya PowerPad 95 InkShow: Warner Crocker examines the PowerPad 95 battery.

Software Inkshows

• PhatWare PenCommander Software Inkshow: Matt Faulkner walks you through using PhatWare’s PenCommander.
• The New York Times Reader Inkshow: Warner Crocker takes a look at The New York Times Reader.

March might roar in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but our marching orders are to bring you more InkShows. So stay tuned.

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GottaBeMobile January InkShow Roundup: The CES Edition

As far as Inkshows go, January was the month of CES. The entire team was there in Las Vegas scouting out the latest and greatest in Tablet PCs, Ultra-Mobile PCs and mobile gadgetry. We may not have gotten much sleep trying to keep up with it all, but we sure had a ton of fun bringing it all to you. Here’s the roundup.

Hardware Inkshows

• Switchback Ultra-Mobile PC: Dennis Rice talks to the good folks at Black Diamond about their ruggedized Ultra-Mobile PC.
• S-XGen Pocket PC: Rob Bushway and Matt Faulkner check out Seamless Internet’s Ultra-mobile entry.
• The Flybook V5i Tablet PC Inkshow: Rob Bushway checks out Flybook’s newest Tablet PC.
• An Interview with Motion Computing’s Scott Eckert: Rob talks to Motion’s honcho about new trends and when we might be seeing a new Tablet PC entry from Motion.
• The Toshiba R400: A two part Inkshow taking a look at Toshiba’s Vista Ready Tablet PC that will soon feature that Wireless Port Replicator that was one of the highlights of the CES. The second part features a walk thru with Product Manager Kevin Roberts.
• The HP TX1000 Tablet PC: Hewlett-Packard’s newest Tablet PC also got the once over from the GBM Gang in this Inkshow.
• TabletKiosk’s New Saraha i440 Slate and the TuffTab V7112XT: TabletKiosk is about to roll out several new exciting pieces of hardware and a slew of accessories. We check them out in this Inkshow.
• An Interview with OQO’s Bob Rosin on the OQO Model 020: The small Ultra-Mobile PC that had everybody talking. Rob interviews OQO’s Bob Rosin and takes a look at OQO’s latest.

And believe it or not, we’ve got more coming from CES as well as some software reviews in February. So stay tuned.

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