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It is show time again and OnTheRun with Tablet PCs #4 finds Marc Orchant and James Kendrick having a discussion about many things pertaining to the Tablet PC.  Marc gives us an update about his trip to New York City for the Weblogs, Inc. blogger retreat […] Read more »

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Paint.NET is simply the best free alternative to Photoshop and the recently released version 2.5 Rc2 earns it a repeat spot on my Freeware of the Moment list. The developers have added so many new features to this new version that it would require a very […] Read more »

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OpenAlpha.tv normally does vidcasts about the PSP but a recent post from Jenn states she is playing with three generations of Tablet PCs and will be doing a vidcast about them. Tablet PC enthusiasts definitely want to keep an eye out for this. (via jkOnTheRun reader […] Read more »

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Skype is one of those companies that has done things right (except for the non-SIP compliant audio) and the people that run it are always thinking what they can do next. CNET is reporting today that Skype has inked a deal with Radio Shack to put […] Read more »

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We are giving away those cute channel 9 guys on the MobileTechRoundup Podcast. Everybody loves them, everybody wants one so this is your chance! Listen to show #6 to find out what you can do to win your very own 9 guy! Read more »

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Robert Scoble recently visited his alma mater, San Jose State University (SJSU) and addressed the journalism faculty about the future of mass communications. The faculty at the school is looking ahead to better prepare their students for dealing with the rapidly changing world of news reporting. […] Read more »

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MoTR 6 is 33:27 minutes long and is a 23.1 MB file in MP3 format. INTRO: Based on “Time v2.1″ by Meta Sektion, additional mixing by James Kendrick. HOSTS: David Ciccone, James Kendrick and Kevin C. Tofel TOPICS:Hey, someone’s missing!Thank-you Battery Geek, Inc. for sponsoring MoTR!Battery […] Read more »

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The folks at Mindjet are always working on something cool and the new Google Desktop Plug-in for MindManager Maps is the latest example of their efforts. If you use Google Desktop Search you can download this plugin from Mindjet and you will be able to search […] Read more »

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Iomega is releasing storage devices right and left and the ScreenPlay Multimedia Drive is certainly innovative. The drive is available in capacities up to 60 GB and is designed to let you enjoy your music, photos and videos right on your TV without a PC. The […] Read more »

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I love my Motorola HS810 Bluetooth headset for its rock-solid performance, ease of use, and its small size. Motorola has just announced their latest BT headset, the H700, and it is even smaller and lighter than its predecessors. The H700 will be available in Q4 of […] Read more »

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Finnish phone giant Nokia has announced they are acquiring Intellisync for about $430 million. Intellisync is well known for its synchronization technology that lets users sync their data to various mobile devices, including the Palm Treo, Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices. Nokia is obviously looking to […] Read more »

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You certainly can’t call this “roughing it” but Jim from Jim’s Place is in the mountains with his new Gateway Convertible Notebook and I am totally envious of the setup he’s got at the campsite. He’s got some other photos so drop by and look at […] Read more »

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Scott Adams is one of my favorite funny men, between the Dilbert comic strip and books and the other funny stuff he has published. I am such a fan of his humorous writings that my kids have always known that they don’t have to do a […] Read more »

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Google has received permission from their home city of Mountain View, California to have access to public light poles to place wireless access points for citywide WiFi coverage. All installation and maintenance costs will be borne by Google so the city will get a totally free […] Read more »

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Not that I am likely to be using Microsoft Reader any time soon but this really surprised me. It seems that Windows Mobile 5.0 breaks MS Reader on Phone Edition devices and TeleRead has the details. Microsoft’s comments about the situation: We do support Windows Mobile […] Read more »

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This gadget is pretty useful and something that people with more than one computer might find it makes data transfer from one computer to another very simple. The Move It On Over is a little box with retractable USB cables that plug into two computers for […] Read more »

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In an attempt to keep up with the Eric Mack legitmized use of acronyms (YABHTU) I am happy to report today Yet Another CE.NET Internet Applicance (YACENETIA) called the BluePAD. The BluePAD has a 10.4 inch screen and as the name implies supports Bluetooth, along with […] Read more »

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Good friend and OnTheRun with Tablet PCS podcast co-host Marc Orchant has been interviewed by the Weblogs, Inc. team and reveals the secret of his uber-geekiness. The interview is a good insight into the mind of a Storyteller. Nice one, Marc (and thanks for the plug)! Read more »

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I found this press release from Motorola on the Mobility Today site: SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ — OQO, Inc., manufacturer of the model 01 and model 01+ ultra personal computer, today announced $20 million in Series D financing. The oversubscribed round was led by Washington […] Read more »

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Vintage computers are fetching good money on eBay and other auction sites with baby boomers willing to shell out some bucks for that special first computer they used in their teens. How much money? Well, if you have one of the original Apple I PCs you […] Read more »

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Buffalo has released an external hard drive that is shock resistant up to 1 meter. Perfect for butter-fingered road warriors and is available in either 40 or 80 GB capacities. It comes in either silver or black and is available in Japan only for now. (Buffalo […] Read more »

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There is something about Stanley tools that says “I can fix anything”. Maybe it is the distinctive black and yellow coloring that makes you feel like the ultimate handyman. Wouldn’t it be cool if Stanley made watches with tools built in so you could whip it […] Read more »

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True to their word HP has removed the tc1100 from their online store. Owners of the tc1100 can still find accessories while they last by selecting the tc4200 and choosing accessories. HP had previously stated the venerable tc1100 would be discontinued at the end of the […] Read more »

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With notebook sales outpacing desktops in the US the freedom of carrying your PC anywhere in the house to do some work or browse the web (you know you do it) is very liberating. But when you’re done with your “work” you have to take your […] Read more »

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Tiger Electronics is hoping to cash in on the video iPod craze with the VuGo multimedia system aimed at kids. You can download videos, music and photos on the very basic VuGo device and play them on the 3 inch screen. You can hook the VuGo […] Read more »

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MoTR 5 is 32:37 minutes long and is a 22.4 MB file in MP3 format. INTRO: Based on “Time v2.1″ by Meta Sektion, additional mixing by James Kendrick. HOSTS: David Ciccone, James Kendrick and Kevin C. Tofel TOPICS:Thank-you Battery Geek, Inc. for sponsoring MoTR!Battery Geek saves […] Read more »

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It has been pretty well reported about TypePad’s recent performance problems due to a move to a new data center. I was impacted pretty heavily for a few days with my blog inaccessible for random periods and experienced very sluggish performance when I could get in. […] Read more »

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The Department of Family and Protective Services recently announced the assignment of Tablet PCs to aid their 450 caseworkers in protecting senior citizens. The Tablet PCs have an attachable digital camera providing a complete field system for documenting cases of neglect or abuse and the goal […] Read more »

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I don’t write about non-tech related stuff very often but when someone comes up with a truly innovative idea I just have to talk about it. Kyle MacDonald is a blogger in Montreal who has a dream. He had a red paper clip sitting by his […] Read more »

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I first reported Handango’s intent to offer Tablet PC software as part of their online catalog back in June and recently without much fanfair the online mobile software giant opened the Tablet PC section on their site. The new Tablet PC software section currently sports 101 […] Read more »

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SESOL has produced a web applicance called the HiPAD with a 10.4 inch screen, WiFi, touchscreen, 64MB flash drive and runs Windows CE .NET. No word on pricing but it looks nicer than other webpads that have been announced. It has a nice popout stand on […] Read more »

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So you use iTunes but don’t have an iPod to sync your fave tunes with? Just download the free iTunes plug-in BadApple and you can instantly sync your entire library with any MP3 player that mounts as a USB mass storage device. If you are feeling […] Read more »

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Fellow Houstonian Kent Newsome has written a post on his blog about taking his first trip with the Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet PC. He discusses why the ThinkPad with its nice keyboard made it easier than traveling with a Fujitsu slate. Give it a read if […] Read more »

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On a recent OnTheRun with Tablet PCs podcast Robert Scoble described how he uses his Slingbox to watch movies of his choosing on WiFi-enabled flights. He can view them on his Tablet PC and not be restricted to the lame movie offerings on most flights. Frequent […] Read more »

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Lora has been virtually moderating a discussion across several blogs concerning such topics as what Tablet PCs might be called in the future, what is the killer app for the Tablet, what features would you like to see on future Tablets, and she is now asking […] Read more »

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I love Skype, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve longed for a speakerphone capability that didn’t make an echo in the other party’s ear that annoyed the heck out of them. The Actiontec USB Skype Speakerphone is a USB device that provides full-duplex […] Read more »

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The Iomega Micro Mini Hard Drive is a 4 – 8 GB hard drive that is smaller than a credit card. Now that circular indentation in your wallet will be a square one. USB 2.0 and $129 – $170. (via Gizmodo) Read more »

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When it comes to deciding what Tablet PC model and style would work better for you there is no substitute for hands-on experience that is shared by someone who’s already used them. Rob Bushway has owned 9 (yes that’s not a typo) different Tablet PC and […] Read more »

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MoTR 4 is 29:37 minutes long and is a 20.4 MB file in MP3 format. INTRO: Based on "Time v2.1? by Meta Sektion, additional mixing by James Kendrick. HOSTS: David Ciccone, James Kendrick and Kevin C. Tofel TOPICS: Thank-you Battery Geek, Inc. for sponsoring MoTR! Kevin […] Read more »

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The Pioneer AVIC-Z1 navigation system looks like a great solution for providing an in-dash nav system that gets out of your way when you don’t need it. The mulit-purpose unit provides DVD playback, CD/MP3 disk capability and also has enhanced iPod functionality, in addition to the […] Read more »

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