It’s understandably difficult for many people to embrace Google’s Chrome browser since it’s a little too bare-bones for most. For basic browsing or for productivity efforts in Google Docs, it’s great. I also enjoy using Chrome with FriendFeed and other JavaScript-heavy sites due to the fast […] Read more »
Sprint’s new Sierra Wireless 598U 3G adapter doesn’t offer much new in the way of features, but it’s fairly small (2.9 x 0.9 x 0.4 in.) and it’s currently free. Well, free with a standard two-year data commitment of course. The 598U retails for $249.99 but […] Read more »
I’m late to the game on this news, but recently the StyleTap folks announced full support for Symbian S60 devices. StyleTap is basically an emulator that allows you to run older Palm OS applications on a non-Palm device. The S60 version joins the Windows Mobile version […] Read more »
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Today must be the day for updated devices. First we saw the next MSI Wind netbook go on sale and now HTC has an updated Touch Cruise smartphone to offer. The integrated GPS isn’t exactly new or unique, but the HTC Footprints feature is for this […] Read more »
Looks like we’re not the only ones having a positive experience with Windows 7. In today’s WSJ, Walt Mossberg offers a first impression on the beta operating system from Microsoft. He likes the less intrusive warnings and “nag screens” and I agree with him. One of […] Read more »
Consumers holding out for a newer version of the MSI Wind netbook need wait no more. Amazon shows that the U120-002US, an evolutionary successor to the U100 I own, is available and in stock. The actual device I see available at this will ship from J&R, […] Read more »
I’ve continued to tinker with the Windows 7 beta and like the little usability touches that offer a better experience. Take the new Start menu for example. Next to the Internet Explorer shortcut is a little arrow. Simply hovering over it or tapping it causes the […] Read more »
http://www.youtube.com/v/_ZARCVcZw58&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01 We’re kicking around some new ideas for 2009 and wanted to bounce one off you today. We’ll be doing more of our ten-minute “geek session” videos, but we’re considering some daily news, tips and opinion pieces on hot topics or devices. Take today, for example: […] Read more »
Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit is starting 2009 with a bang! The team addresses one of the glaring gaps in Microsoft Entourage, which is the mail client they offer to Mac OS X users. They’ve moved away from the WebDAV protocol with the public beta of Entourage […] Read more »
Quick, where’s that important note you need right this second? If it’s in Google Notebook, you might want to consider looking at Zoho. They’re taking a page right out of Google and seizing an opportunity. Last week Google announced they were shutting down several services: Jaiku, […] Read more »
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I think the folks at Mobipocket secretly know that I’ve recently been considering a BlackBerry purchase. They’re pushing me closer to making that a reality with the news that they now support the Bold and Storm with their eBook software. Actually, it’s just the beta of […] Read more »
Earlier this month, I offered a video look at Phoenix HyperSpace, a fast-booting partition that enables quick access to the web on a netbook or notebook. While I found value in the product, I thought that the subscription-based model that Phoenix offered was going to be […] Read more »
Weren’t we just asking who wants HDTV in their netbook? Telegent Systems might be interested in the answer to that one. They recently announced an integrated TV solution for MIDs, netbooks and traditional notebooks. Telegent’s new TLG2300 is touted as the world’s first hybrid single-chip solution: […] Read more »
http://www.youtube.com/v/CcoFGzmpI9w&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01 The most amazing cell-phone feature of 2009 might not be found on a cell-phone at all. 2009 just started, so maybe I’m premature in that statement, but after you look at Skydeck, I think you’ll be as impressed as the ReadWriteWeb folks. The service itself […] Read more »
One of the biggest differences Windows users find when moving to a Mac is the single Menubar. Unlike Windows where each application contains its own unique menu, OS X provides one Menubar at the top of the screen. The Menubar changes context to reflect the active […] Read more »
Partial to HSDPA over EV-DO and interested in the Novatel Wireless MiFi device announced last month? Have no fear, the FCC is here! Engadget Mobile noticed our wireless wizards at work in testing a GSM variant of the MiFi. There’s no official news on such a […] Read more »
Get your G1 playing pieces ready for the next round of Risk because Android is marching further into the EU territories. I don’t know if T-Mobile has a “Total World Domination” objective, but I wouldn’t underestimate any mobile army. Case in point: spies in the Android […] Read more »
MoTR 159 is 18:40 minutes long and is a 17.1 MB file in MP3 format. CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly. HOSTS: James Kendrick (Houston), Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia) TOPICS: We kick off a new year with shorter, more […] Read more »
I mentioned during our CES 2009 coverage that the ThinkFree folks loaned me an Asus Eee PC 1000H. They wanted me to take a closer look at their ThinkFree Office productivity suite, which I’m doing over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for that. Meanwhile, I […] Read more »
TechCrunch has more information available about their web tablet prototype, which is now known as the CrunchPad. They’ve built a working prototype and offer up two videos that show what state the project is at. Built on a VIA Nano chipset, the slate currently uses a […] Read more »
NVIDIA hopes you do want high-definition support in that netbook and just to tease you, they’re showing it off over at Notebooks.com. In the video demonstration, they’re driving a large HDTV from a netbook that pairs an Intel Atom and the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M. This is […] Read more »
Digitimes is sharing the news about a new Intel netbook platform and says we’ll see products between Q2 and Q3 this year. Instead of the now standard N270 Atom, new devices will see the N280 which will cost around $60 to $65 as opposed to the […] Read more »
Thanks to a kind Microsoftie at the Tablet & Touch Meetup, I received an official DVD of the Windows 7 beta. This saved me a ton of downloading time that I don’t really have. I was home from CES for 36 hours before jetting off to […] Read more »
Nobody seems sure if a Visual Voicemail feature will make it to the BlackBerry Bold on AT&T, but somebody has a new OS build that shows an icon for just such an app. The build version is 4.6.0.219 according to IntoMobile. If this is planned for […] Read more »
There’s an interesting phenomenon going on right now and I’m still trying to get my head around it. Netbooks originally offered a new product choice: full laptop features with a 7-inch display. That screen proved to be a bit small for some and also didn’t provide […] Read more »
Do you run Mac OS X or Linux? If so, then you’ve either missed out on using Google’s Chrome web browser or you’ve found an undesirable workaround. I’ve tried two of those workarounds (Chromium and using Chrome in a Windows virtual machine), but a native version […] Read more »
http://www.youtube.com/v/gZH-0vAJ5ps&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01 We finally found the right time to get over to the Sony VAIO kiosk, so here’s a short, 11-minute preliminary hands on with the P. Very first, limited impressions: this is a well designed device. The P certainly doesn’t feel like 1.4-pounds when you hold […] Read more »
http://www.youtube.com/v/94k1hWUfmFo&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01 We were exhausted from walking on day 2, so our daily wrap video didn’t happen until this morning. There were more MIDs, UMPCs and netbooks sighted yesterday. We also spent a good amount of time talking with AMD, who powers the HP dv2: it’s not […] Read more »
Our buds over at WebWorkerDaily are sharing info from Microsoft engineers on power consumption in modern notebooks. Some of you are probably already aware that the display draws the most power. Did you know it was nearly 50%? This is why I favor the newer LED […] Read more »
Heavy traffic put Windows 7 beta download on hold yesterday, but we’re hearing reports that things are humming along nicely now in Redmond. Here’s the link in case you missed it: you can find both the 32- and 64-bit versions. Early reports of installs and impressions […] Read more »
If you haven’t had enough of the Palm Pre just yet or want to see what we saw at the invite-only Press Event, today’s your lucky day. Palm is hosting a video recording of the event and the beauty of it is that you don’t have […] Read more »
I like this concept from Celio because it leverages the smartphone platform, and more importantly, your data. They showed me this working mock-up. Look close because the automobile dashboard is solely a representative picture. It’s the 7-inch touchscreen display that’s real. That screen is commonly available […] Read more »
We heard that subsidized Dell netbooks were coming and now they’re here. For a limited time, anyway. Dell just announced that from now until the end of January, you can nab a Dell Mini 9 for $99 after a $350 rebate. Of course to get that […] Read more »
I haven’t found the BenQ U101 here at the show, but you’ll be able to get your own here in the U.S. Yesterday, the company changed their minds and decided to market the device here in the U.S. But don’t hold your breath for this 10.1-inch […] Read more »
Just a quick update if you’re still trying to get at the Windows 7 beta. You can stop trying because it’s on hold according to CNET. They source to a post on the Windows team blog, but even hitting that gets me a “Server Busy” error. […] Read more »
Buried way back in the massive automotive section is where Mio hides at the CES. I just happened to be going through for a meeting when I stumbled on this MID under glass. Since it’s encased, I can’t get within a foot of it, but I […] Read more »
I had a chance to run through the Asus booth and it’s amazing how much focus is on the Eee PC line. Asus has a decent amount of floor space and I’d guestimate that at least half of it is devoted to netbooks. I was joking […] Read more »
Dell figures there’s some room between the Mini 9 and Mini 12, so they’ve got a Mini 10 announcement at today’s CES press event. We haven’t seen the device yet since we’re booked with meetings, but we’ll swing by their booth today and see if they’re […] Read more »
http://www.youtube.com/v/HAF8zdxmXbU&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01 I still think the Pogoplug from Cloud Engines is appealing. Perhaps not for tech-savvy folks, but for people who want a plug-and-play solution to remotely access any USB drive at home. When we reported on the device, there were a few questions, so we asked […] Read more »
Microsoft released Windows 7 for public beta today and it’s limited to the first 2.5 million people. You can find the download here on Microsoft’s site for either 32- or 64-bit. Actually, you can find the link to the download to be precise. Folks all over […] Read more »
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