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The iPhone showed us the potential for touch interfaces on mobile devices and Windows Mobile developers have been paying attention.  This video gives a brief look at two of the best so far, Vito Technology’s FunContacts and Spb Software’s Pocket Plus 4.  FunContacts is a good […] Read more »

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I like working in coffee houses as you know, they provide a nice atmosphere for writing and good java at the same time.  These are the two most important factors for me in my choice of where to go with my business but another good factor […] Read more »

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Like many business professionals I have come to rely on Skype for a lot of business communications and not just for catching Kevin unawares on video.  Skype works very well for both audio and video conferences and runs on all the various devices I use for […] Read more »

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Today’s video is a real surprise, mainly to Kevin Tofel.  Kevin and I were testing capturing videos from Skype when there was a knock at his door from the FedEx guy delivering the latest version of Mac OS X, Leopard.  Kevin wasn’t aware but I started […] Read more »

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As promised to those who pre-ordered Leopard from Apple it is on its way with a guaranteed delivery date of today: I am looking forward to the upgrade to see what the new UI is all about.  One thing is clear from all the early reviews […] Read more »

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I have called for a small, fast and light version of Windows for mobile devices so many times that some think I’ve lost my mind.  Others think that yet another version of Windows is too much considering how many versions of Vista are out there to […] Read more »

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Got a few minutes before my meeting starts so I’m sitting in the lobby using my Tablet PC to check email, RSS feeds and to blog. This is the major thing that Vista does very well so kudos to the folks at Microsoft for a great […] Read more »

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I have written that the HP 2710p I am using is providing a tight integration with Vista avoiding many of the problems that other devices have running Vista.  It is no doubt due to good device drivers that follow whatever the guidelines that Microsoft has provided […] Read more »

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We’ve written about and talked about the Verizon "unlimited" data plan (EV-DO) many times on jkOnTheRun and how the carrier in actuality imposes an undisclosed 5 GB limit that can result in termination once exceeded.  It didn’t seem fair to us and the state of New […] Read more »

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I’ll be the first to admit that I have written a number of articles critical of different aspects of Vista, especially running on mobile PCs.  The reaction to some of these, including the one I posted yesterday, is understandably assuming that I hate Vista and have […] Read more »

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By now everyone who cares knows that Leopard, Apple’s next big version of Mac OS X, is landing this week.  Those who have preordered Leopard like Kevin and I were informed that it would be delivered on Oct. 26th.  Kevin and I had a good long […] Read more »

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A very cool thing happened last week that I haven’t mentioned.  You’ve heard me mention in years past our local high school football team, the Cy-Fair Bobcats.  I mentioned them a lot last year as my stepson played for them and of course running back phenomenon […] Read more »

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I am still in Las Vegas and having a wonderful time and have decided to provide another update about traveling with the HP 2710p along with thoughts about mobile tech in general since I have a few free minutes.  I am able to take advantage of […] Read more »

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Yes, life is good today as I am sitting in the Starbucks in the Mandalay Bay in sunny Las Vegas, sipping a beverage and noting some fun things.  First of all, Starbucks in the casinos in Vegas do not do WiFi like their brethren elsewhere, so […] Read more »

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You heard me right, I am officially a butthead after dragging everyone through the waffling on which Tablet PC to take to Vegas.  Yesterday I finally made my mind up to take the Fujitsu P1610 due to its small, light form factor.  I synced my documents […] Read more »

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Nokia is a company that doesn’t rest, they are always introducing super mobile phones like the N95-3 that push the envelope for such devices.  This week they have been announcing technologies that they will be leveraging on their handsets beginning next year that promise to make […] Read more »

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Mobile maven Oliver Starr of BlogNation got to spend about half an hour with a brand spanking new Nokia N810 that has been all the buzz today since its announcement.  He made what is surely the first blog post ever from an N810 and then posted […] Read more »

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The hoopla must have gotten to me and today I ordered Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5.  It went live today and I couldn’t resist.  The cool part is that the order shows that Leopard will be delivered on Oct. 26th, not ship on that date which […] Read more »

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No more agonizing about what to take to Vegas, I’m taking the P1610 for its svelte form and dependable work ethic.  You could probably tell I was going to go that way but the synchronization thing did give me pause.  What I decided to do is […] Read more »

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RIM and AT&T announced today the BlackBerry 8310, more commonly known as the Curve, will be available for purchase for $199.99 with a 2 year contract.  The Curve is a GPS-enabled BlackBerry that unlike the Verizon 8830 actually lets you use the GPS.  The Curve will […] Read more »

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Kevin is determined to get Google Docs working on his iPhone and an announcement today by Etelos may make that a reality for him soon.  Etelos today has launched the Etelos Server for Google Apps which makes it a breeze for developers to get their apps […] Read more »

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Talk about something that is driving me crazy, the decision of which Tablet PC to take on my Vegas trip is keeping me going in circles!  I won’t give up anything by taking either the HP 2710p or the Fujitsu P1610 so why is this so […] Read more »

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Anyone who has used the Safari browser on the iPhone or the cool browser on the S60 platform should know that the core of these browsers is a toolkit called WebKit.  This is important because The Boy Genius Report found out that a company, Wake3, is […] Read more »

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In a surprise move today Motorola and Sony Ericsson announced joint ownership of the UIQ operating system based on Symbian.  UIQ is the OS used on Sony Ericsson smartphones and the announcement indicates that the two cell phone giants intend for UIQ to be a vendor-independent […] Read more »

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We told you about the new Traveler Update from Orbitz a few weeks ago.  Traveler Update is a mobile service that lets real people like you post quick updates about delays and such in the airport you happen to be in.  This means that everyone using […] Read more »

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I am getting excited as the missus and I are leaving for a long weekend break in Las Vegas towared the end of this week.  I love Vegas as it’s perfect for a total escape from reality and that’s what I need right now.  Of course […] Read more »

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The discussion of an ultra-portable device from Cupertino just won’t fade and is now picking up some credible backing.  Investment bank Piper Jaffray’s analysts are claiming that Apple will either build an ultra-portable MacBook in the 10 to 11-inch screen range or a device similar to […] Read more »

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I have been using FolderShare for a long time to keep multiple machines synchronized and all of my documents available to me no matter which device I happen to be using.  It has worked flawlessly for me and I have recommended it quite heavily so I […] Read more »

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We first told you about Widsets back in May of this year and the folks behind it have been working hard and will be launching a revamped Widsets on October 23rd.  The revamped service will improve reliability and make it easier to get those preferred tools […] Read more »

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We first starting hearing last month about a smartphone being launched by a partnership with Samsung and adio king Bang & Olufsen through a viral web site that teased more than providing any real information.  Reader Paul Shadwell let me know this morning that the web […] Read more »

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I am the first to admit that I am not a typical mobile device user, after all I always have multiple devices in the rotation for review purposes.  We have always been clear at jkOnTheRun that we believe almost everyone should have a hosted Exchange Server […] Read more »

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We are going on our 4th year here at jkOnTheRun and in tech blog years that’s a very long time.  While it’s great to watch the years go by and the community build up four years is nothing compared to the 7 years for a favorite […] Read more »

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Beautiful day, sitting in the retreat listening to James with wireless headphones and enjoying the day.  Watching squirrels drink from the pool and cardinals run around on the ground. All while checking RSS feeds. Read more »

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OK, I didn’t get a new MacBook Pro device but today Apple sent me a new firmware update so the brains in my MBP is brand new.  The firmware update brings the firmware up to version 1.4 and the following improvements: About MacBook Pro EFI Firmware […] Read more »

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A French web site has leaked what look to be genuine hi-res photos of the upcoming Dell Tablet PC and claim a launch date of November 5.  In addition to the photos they found what looks like a PR animation of the screen swiveling: Having a […] Read more »

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Today is drop-dead gorgeous in Houston, Texas.  It is 72 degrees with a cloudless blue sky and perfect convertible weather.  I am fortunate to be sitting in my local Starbucks outside on the terrace and it is the perfect day for some outside work.  I am […] Read more »

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Motion Computing announced months ago that their latest slate, the LE1700, would be available in a multi-touch (active digitizer and touch digitizer) version this year.  The model would use Motion’s WriteTouch technology and would allow the use of a pen with the active digitizer like most […] Read more »

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Michael Dell is no doubt a busy guy, being CEO of Dell and all.  A recent interview he gave Reuters shows how he needs to put jkOnTheRun in his feeds to make a better use of his busy work schedule. "The transition to notebooks, mobility has […] Read more »

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