Coffee Break — GigaOM

Coffee Break

I didn’t set out to work when I headed out to the local Starbucks. I got my drink and sat down at one of those tiny tables, the ones that fit a couple of drinks. Little did I know that I would soon be working away. Read More »

I’ve been working in a local coffee shop for an hour using the ThinkPad X100e laptop. I’m getting a lot of questions about the X100e, and it makes sense to do a brief Q&A session to shed further light on this small ThinkPad. Read More »

 
 

This coffee break is not the kind I usually take. I simply wanted a change of scenery while working, something I recommend all home workers do from time to time. So I’m working in the breakfast nook at home, but I am using the Acer Aspire … Read More »

This is not new technology, but as of a few minutes ago it is new to me. I finally swung by the Apple Store and picked up a Magic Mouse of my very own. It took all of 30 seconds to unpack it and … Read More »

It’s been a busy day so far getting ready for the opening of the CES tomorrow. We had over an hour to play with some cool mobile gear earlier, including an innovative hybrid, and we should have that video up pretty soon. Meanwhile I have been … Read More »

Oh no he didn’t take the 18.4-inch Acer Aspire 8940G notebook to the local coffee shop. Oh yes he did, and it’s been an adventure from the get-go. First up, I had to find a bag at Mobile Tech Manor that the giant laptop would fit … Read More »

I had an appointment early this afternoon and once that was over I stopped in the local brew shop for some caffeine to get some work done. I decided small and light was the order of the day, so today I’ve got the loaner Viliv S7 … Read More »

It is Friday afternoon, 70 degrees and brilliant sunshine; the perfect excuse to put the top down and head out to work. That I am doing using Windows 7 with great relish. Life is good. Read More »

I am having lunch at the local Denny’s, enjoying the free Wi-Fi while waiting for my salad. The Lenovo ThinkPad x200 is perfect for this scenario. I have it in slate mode, using the touch controls to surf the web, check email and write this post. … Read More »

I am working this afternoon at the local Panera Bread. I am firmly entrenched in the college and professional football seasons here in U.S., so today I decided to go long and wide. The big 14-inch screen of the loaner Lenovo T400s was just the ticket, … Read More »

I recently returned the HP Mini 5101 netbook and this morning I realized I only have one netbook at Mobile Tech Manor. The HP Mini 1000 is the only netbook after returning 4 or 5 others along with the 5101. As I was pondering only having … Read More »

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I attended the GigaOM Pro webinar earlier (which was great) and then needed to get out of the office. I am in the coffee shop working away on the loaner Viliv X70 UMPC, now that it’s back running Windows XP after my failed attempt to … Read More »

I had a routine doctor’s appointment today and they actually got me in and out early! I can’t remember the last time a doctor got me out of their office even earlier than my appointment start time. I was prepared though; I had taken the Viliv … Read More »

I’m hanging out in the local beanery, working away and generally messing with those around me who not only keep asking me about my “tiny laptop,” but are blown away when I tell them it’s two years old. I’m not bad; I’m just drawn this way. Read More »

I am sitting in Denny’s with a full tummy, sipping some fresh-brewed coffee from a bottomless cup while working away. No, this is not an ad for the restaurant chain, it is me blatantly using their free Wi-Fi for getting some work done. I am using … Read More »

Where is JK working today with the Viliv S5 UMPC? Read More »

I am working in the local Starbucks, trying to beat the merciless Houston 100-degree heat. It’s nice and cool inside the BUX, and the Lenovo S10-2 netbook is doing a great job for me. I have gotten used to the slightly-smaller-than-full-sized-keyboard, and am banging away … Read More »

I should be working, I know it. Instead, I am having a good time using the HP Mini 1000 running Windows 7. I am in a terrible lighting situation, so I figured it was a good idea to compare the Palm Pre camera to the iPhone … Read More »

I’m working in the local Starbucks this afternoon, where I’m enjoying beating the 100-degree heat we’re having here in Houston. Once thing that I’ve noticed since the heat wave has grown so unbearable is that cars take forever to cool down using air conditioning and heat … Read More »

My work session outside the office today was in an unexpected venue, one I have visited occasionally but never for working. I was surprised earlier when I headed into the local Denny’s which is a mere three blocks from the house. I went for lunch as I have … Read More »

I’m working in the local coffee shop with the Viliv X70EX UMPC as a little laptop. I have my portable keyboard in front, and today I am adding the mouse I just picked up. The Microsoft Arc Mouse is not new, but I finally picked … Read More »

I am working in the local coffee shop trying desperately to avoid doing any work get an important article finished and sitting next to me is a college kid with the original EEE PC, the 7-inch model. How does she like it?  ”It’s the best laptop … Read More »

I work all over the place. I enjoy getting out and working while things are happening all around. I work in big coffee shops, family-run coffee shops, and big chains. They all have different things in their favor. One of my favorite places to work is Panera … Read More »

I am sitting here in Starbucks happily working away on the HP Mini 1000 with the 6-cell battery. The Mini 1000 is showing it wants to provide me with six hours of juice, which is a princely amount, and in spite of what some have … Read More »

I decided to live the mobile life and am sitting comfortably in one of the local coffee establishments. I am not using the Viliv S5 UMPC with the Bluetooth keyboard as I didn’t want to hear yet again that a notebook would be easier to … Read More »

You knew that as soon as I got the Verizon MiFi in my hot little hands that I had to head out to take it on the road. There is a Target Superstore two blocks from my house with a Starbucks (sort of) inside, so here … Read More »

I decided to make an unexpected stop at the local Panera Bread for some quality java and a comfy workspace. I had the brand-spanking new Fossil bag, along with the Viliv S5, keyboard and mouse nestled snugly inside.  Life is good (so’s the coffee). When I … Read More »

I am feeling very sad and out of sorts today, so I decided to head out for some good java and to get some work done. To keep things easy I just brought this with me, and it’s working great, XP and all (if the iPhone … Read More »

Just a reminder that I will be hanging out at Coffee Groundz today from around 2 – 4 pm. Drop by and say hi if you are in the area, who knows what cool gear you’ll see. Here’s what you’ll almost certainly see in person: Viliv … Read More »

Not smaller than this: Read More »

I am having a great time sitting outside the local Starbucks using the Sony VAIO P computer. I am amazed at how well I can touch-type on this little thing which is a tribute to Sony for making this as small as possible without being too … Read More »

I am working in the local Panera Bread this afternoon for a change of scenery but that scenery is making it hard for me to concentrate on my work.  I walked into the “computer” area and as I was setting up to get busy I looked … Read More »

I have worked hard in my office all week but the beautiful weather today enticed me out from behind the desk and down to the neighborhood coffee shop.  I’ve been here for a while but sadly the experience hasn’t been as good nor as productive as … Read More »

Our GigaOM mail is using GMail and normally everything works just fine.  I can either interact with the mail using the standard web interface or with Apple Mail under IMAP.  The iPhone … Read More »

What a great day, 65 degrees and brilliant sunshine.  Not one to dawdle indoors when it’s so nice I’m out working on the veranda, that’s a porch in the south, and it couldn’t … Read More »

WaWa is very good.  On to Kevin’s shortly, we’ll both be in the same place at the same time thus refuting the conspiracy theory that claimed we’re both one and the … Read More »

I am sitting here in the local coffee barn sipping on a dry cappuccino and thinking back on good customer support.  The story about the Dell support gone bad was fresh in … Read More »

Today was an exciting day as I was working in the Panera Bread and spotted someone actually using an EEE PC!  She is a college student who bought the EEE PC … Read More »

I don’t get into Panera Bread enough, I don’t know why.  It is far more comfortable and amenable to productive work sessions than that big coffee retailer.  The free WiFi is … Read More »

With most wireless broadband plans capped at 5GB per month, we’re often asked how much data we use and how quickly we can bump up against that cap. Obviously, the amount of data used varies by each individual’s activities, but I wanted to … Read More »

I am sick, I admit it.  It started a long time ago but I had suppressed it for a good while.  I started getting the fever again when I played with Kevin’s MSI Wind in San Francisco.  So small and light yet a real fighter.  Still … Read More »

I am sitting outside the local Starbucks enjoying everything about the sunny day with one exception.  T-Mobile won’t sell me a new G1 phone even though I’m ready to roll.  I’m thinking they are maybe overwhelmed with online orders because all I can get is this … Read More »

Into day four without power and I am happily sitting in Starbucks charging my two laptops and my iPhone to top off the batteries.  Houston is still a mess due to Ike but … Read More »

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