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New e-ink device from Samsung
This drive looks fabulous! Ink note taking with little lag, plus a
host of additional apps all built-in. Hoping to learn more later.
Inventec Linux Tablet PC Video Demo
I posted up about the Inventec prototype Linux Tablet PC a few hours ago. Here’s video I shot at the Qualcomm booth where the rep demonstrated the tablet pc and touch.
Video after the break… Continue reading
Inventec Prototype Linux Tablet
I stopped by the Qualcomm booth and happened upon these prototype
Linux based touch tablets running on the Snap Dragon platform. The
prototypes were designed by Inventec, an ODM out of Taiwan.
Video later.
Toshiba’s CES 2009 Press Conference – No Tablet PC or Netbook Love
Truc and I are at the Toshiba press conference. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear we’ll be seeing a new Tablet PC or Netbook from Toshiba this week. Their USB press kit contains just TVs, TV/DVD combos, and stand alone players. As is always the case with CES, that may change as the day and week progresses on.
We were also at the LG press conference earlier in the day – no love there, either. We still plan on hitting up their booth, though.
Leadership Changes Afoot at Motion Computing
I just got off the phone with Motion Computing and they have announced some leadership changes at the top of the company. Scott Eckert has resigned as CEO, being replaced by David Altounian. In addition to serving as CEO, David will be joined by Eric Harslem as co-chairmen of the board. In addition to these structure changes, and the recently announced $6 million in funding, Motion also confirmed that there were also additional layoffs.
Here is the press release:
Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, announced today that it has appointed David Altounian as chief executive officer and co-chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately. Eric Harslem, an original Motion investor and founding board member, will also serve as co-chairman of the board.
Altounian, the founding member of Motion’s executive team, rejoined the company in July 2008 as president and chief operating officer. From 2001 to 2005 he held several leadership roles at Motion. Prior to joining the board, he focused on technology strategy and future products as chief technology officer, and before that oversaw both marketing and engineering functions. As COO, David assumed responsibility for many of Motion’s day-to-day activities, including strengthening critical relationships with key technology and development partners.
Asus Eee PC Touch Tablets On Video
We got an Asus rep to show off their Asus Eee PC tablet prototypes - both the 10″ and 8.9″ - they wouldn’t turn them on, but you get to see the keyboards better and in more action than photos.
No word on release date or price, but the rep is clearly excited about their new tablet netbooks.
CES 2009 Tablet PC Meetup Being Held at CntrStg
One of the highlights of CES is always the Tablet PC Meetup. This year, the meetup will be held at CntrStg @ the Wynn on Saturday, January 10th from 3 – 6. We hope to see all the Tablet and Touch vendors and enthusiasts there!
Check out CntrStg and the Facebook event for more information.
Lenovo X200T and Fujitsu T2010 In Pictures
My ongoing soft-review of the Lenovo X200T (Warner and Rob have done a much more thorough review) continues with a pictorial comparison between the X200T and Fujitsu’s T2010. Over the last few weeks, I have found myself really liking the X200T. I was finally able to turn off the startlingly loud beeping during power changes by using Lenovo’s Power Manager. Thanks to the readers who pointed me in the right direction! So without further delay, check out the pictures with brief descriptions after the jump.
Congratulations to Mark Wharton, Microsoft’s Newest Tablet PC MVP
Big kudo’s to Mark Wharton, also known as K0LO in our GottaBeMobile.com forums, on being awarded as a Microsoft Tablet PC Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Mark is a very active member in our forums and the larger Tablet PC community, always going the extra mile to help people with their mobility problems.
Congratulations, Mark - well deserved!
Office Depot to Carry HP’s TouchSmart TX2 Tablet PC
Looking to get your hands on some multi-touch tablet pc goodness? Well, Office Depot might become your next best friend. Continue reading
GBM Week In Review
Here is a quick look at some of the most popular articles from this past week:
- Lenovo W700ds Quick Hands-On Video, Part 1
- Lenovo W700ds, Part 2
- Free Inking Applications for your Tablet PC
- 2009 Predictions - Rob’s Take
- 2009 Predictions - Warner’s Take
- A Christmas List for Tablet PC and Mobile PC Geeks
- Samsung Prepping New Netbook for 2009
- Netbook Sites Getting Cease and Desist Orders
- Sony’s New Mobile Device
HP tx2500z - Save Up To $399 Instantly
Remember that great deal from last week on the HP tx2500z? Well, a very similar deal is back, and is valid from December 28 - January 3, 2009:
Save up to $399 instantly on HP tx2500z Customizable Notebook PC.
Savings includes $200 instant rebate, Free upgrade to 3GB of memory from 1GB ($100 value), Free upgrade to 250GB hard drive from 160GB ($50 value) and FREE shipping ($49 value). Plus save $70 on a wireless printer!
Fujitsu’s After Christmas Close Out Deals
Fujitsu is offering some pretty steep price drops in an after-Christmas Close Out in its Outlet Store, that features refurbished and discontinued models. It looks like you need to use a special code to access the up to $500 discount. That code is FCSCLOFFER.
GBM InkShow: Lenovo W700ds, Part 2
In part 1, we gave everyone a quick hands-on look at the Lenovo Thinkpad W700ds, as well as some close-up pictures of the W700ds, docking station, and size comparison to the Lenovo X200 Tablet PC. In this part 2 video InkShow, we go in to a little bit more detail on how the dual screens works, moving applications back and forth, and demonstrate a little bit of inking on the main and secondary secondary screen. In part 3, we’ll get in to the built-in Wacom digitizer, and in part 4 give a tour of this massive digitizing workstation featuring built-in dual screens.
Free Inking Applications for your New Tablet PC
So if you woke up Christmas morning and discovered a new Tablet PC under your tree where do you start? What first? Which applications should I grab?
Well, this post won’t cover all your bases, but it will get you started with a few Inking applications on your Tablet PC.