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The race to get tablets to market has hit the lowly netbook sector, with several models already available and more likely on the way. I love me some slate goodness, and was delighted when Lenovo sent a IdeaPad S10-3t over for a test drive. Read More »

The HP Mini 5102 netbook is as good as any netbook available. The metal casing and long battery life make the 5102 a great traveling companion. If you’ve been waiting for a good look around the 5102, your wait is over. It was worth it. Read More »

 
 

Motorola is the phone maker that has not rested since jumping on the Android train. They must want to keep up with the frantic pace that Google is setting with Android. Motorola’s latest member of the Android family is the Devour, a smartphone with MotoBlur. Read More »

Dell’s first netbook with the improved Intel Atom N450 CPU arrives and we take a solid first look. What does the new processor do for performance? And do we recommend a Mini10 purchase? It all depends on if you have a netbook already. Read More »

Need to boost your cell phone’s signal strength? A universal booster like the Sleek works with just about any phone on any carrier. Watch the video to see how well this $129 accessory solves the problem of weak signal coverage. Read More »

At the Mobile World Congress today, T-Mobile introduced the first device that can take advantage of the carrier’s HSPA+ network. The webConnect Rocket USB Laptop Stick is aptly named because it’s like a mobile broadband missile. Take a look at my hands-on experience. Read More »

A lot of small gadgets come through Mobile Tech Manor but it is rare that one impresses me like the little UMID mbook BZ. The mbook is a full netbook, as it has the full complement of netbook components onboard, yet weighs less than a pound. Read More »

The HP iPAQ line of mobile devices has been around for a long time. HP’s latest entry into the smartphone world, the Glisten, is a touch-enabled phone that also includes a great QWERTY keyboard. So how does the Glisten stack up overall? Read More »

Google’s Nexus One Desktop Dock will set you back $45, charges the phone and pumps out Bluetooth audio. But is this accessory worth it? And how well does it — or doesn’t it — work? See for yourself in this video. Read More »

From fast on/off capabilities to awesome multitasking, Kevin found plenty to like about Google’s Nexus One phone. However, he also notes that it has poor radio reception, accidentally turns on too easily, and more. Read More »

Bolstered by arrival of the 3GS, launch of in-app purchasing and push notifications, the iPhone apps of 2009 have become richer and more robust experiences. Across 11 categories, here were this year’s standouts. Read More »

So last month I noticed another portable device charger in the Newer Technologies NuPower Charge & Sync. I’ve been using a review unit for the past week and I’m generally impressed by this $39.95 solution. The device itself is fairly light at just over three… Read More »

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Welcome to a new monthly series from TheAppleBlog. Each month we will cover a a specific topic specific to Small Businesses who use Macs. As a small business owner/sole proprietor, connecting with customers is hard. There are all sorts of communication tools available, with… Read More »

Carrying physical scripture with you can be challenging, especially when you consider the sheer physical space a Bible or many Bibles require. Thankfully, there are options now available for portable scripture. And, one of the most recent newcomers for the iPhone is Read More »

Recently, here at TheAppleBlog, we made some backstage changes. Over time we realized that Socialcast was great for sharing and discussing ideas, but not ideal for handling business related tasks. As a result, we made the jump over to Basecamp. It doesn’t have the… Read More »

Another week passing means another batch of fresh apps pop out of the Apple approval oven and land in the App Store. As ever, I’ve selected four of the best from this week’s releases for you to check out. My top pick for this week is TimeTuner,… Read More »

As the weekend arrives it’s time to take another look at the latest iPhone apps to hit the store. As ever, I’ve selected four of the freshest picks for you to check out. This week I’ve gathered a random assortment of app goodness for you to look… Read More »

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