Do we really need another name for devices that are smaller than a notebook and bigger than a smartphone? I’m finally seeing the name MID, or Mobile Internet Device, lose traction but now it looks like it could be replaced with “NetTabs.” Ugh. No matter what… Read More »
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Everyone has been obsessed about slates lately, don’t ask me why. OK, I know why, but you have to admit it’s getting a bit long in the tooth. Some folks are anxious for a big slate running an ARM processor, although there are many who insist… Read More »
Korean firm Viliv has rolled out two new gadgets at the CES, one a small handheld UMPC and the other a convertible netbook. I spent some time cruising their exhibit at the CES but it was so crowded I couldn’t get any good photos of… Read More »
Although I purchased three Samsung UMPCs in 30 months, I’m objective enough to admit that ultra mobile PCs have generally failed in the mainstream market. For specific needs of particular types of users — mobile geeks like me — the UMPC has a place. It’s… Read More »
MoTR 193 is 35 minutes long and is a 32 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) Is Google’s Nexus One really that disruptive? What… Read More »
A hot topic when it comes to slates is the wireless keyboard. As handy as slates can be, there are always times when you wish you had a decent mobile keyboard to tap on for text entry. There aren’t many mobile keyboard options, so the… Read More »
The year is winding down and reflections of 2009 have me thinking of the five gadgets introduced that I believe have made the most impact in the mobile tech world. These choices are my own, and as always with personal devices they reflect my own needs… Read More »
That Psion-like “netbook” we told you about recently is now available and a video demonstration has appeared on the web. The PsiXpda has an Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16GB SSD, Windows XP and integrated 3G. I had a demonstration via Skype… Read More »
Remember the Psion? Not the trademark-busting Psion, the ones who built the cool PDA with a keyboard and nice form factor. Hang onto your wallets, as the PsiXpda looks to revive that great form factor and PDA device. It has been launched by… Read More »
The Asia Pacific division of Fujitsu has a new handheld computer to show off, and it reminds me of a narrower version of the Sony VAIO P. The Fujitsu UH900 offers a 5.6″ inch multi-touch display and a full QWERTY keyboard in a clamshell form… Read More »
There have been a number of UMPCs released this year, some with keyboards (convertibles) and others without (slates). As useful as slate UMPCs can be, there are still times when a little keyboard would add some utility that is missing. Those folks at Brando, makers… Read More »
Welcome to our newest Monday feature — Android Ecosystem! My own little experiment in running Android on an Intel Core Solo UMPC is about to take another step forward. The Android-x86 team has a new stable build that I’m downloading this very second.… Read More »
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