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Sunday, October 04, 2009AT&T HTC Pure ST6356 with Windows Mobile 6.5 Quick ReviewPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_Reviews | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_Reviews | Windows_Mobile_Hardware | (0) Comments |
The Pure may be the first Windows Mobile 6.5 device that brings mass appeal to what at best is a finicky touch screen market. To qualify that I will simply just say that I have been sorely disappointed with previous Windows Mobile touch screen devices on the market. To be fare I didn’t know I was disappointed until I picked up an iPhone last year; yes I was late to the iParty. Until then I was a blissfully happy schmuck with my HTC Fuze. What the iPhone had that made it superior was its capacitive touch screen; the HTC had a traditional resistive touch. Continue Reading... AT&T HTC Pure ST6356 with Windows Mobile 6.5 Quick ReviewMonday, June 01, 2009Ultra Portable 8.9” and 10” Netbook SlipSuit by Mobile EdgePosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_Reviews | Personal_Computer_Hardware | (0) Comments |
The Ultra Portable Netbook SlipSuit from Mobile Edge stands out from the crowd. First off, it is still a soft, durable, and water-resistant neoprene sleeve, but with a few nice extra like a zippered pouch on the outside for your mobile phone, MP3 player, or power supply. The zippers, on the outside pouch and main compartment, are nylon and each zipper even has a nice rubber tabbed, corded zipper-pull which is easy and comfortable to use. Continue Reading... Ultra Portable 8.9” and 10” Netbook SlipSuit by Mobile EdgeTuesday, February 03, 2009HP Mini 1000 3G Set-up and Initial ImpressionsPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_Reviews | Personal_Computer_Hardware | (0) Comments |
Stalking the HP Mini 1000 I have been watching the netbook market with some varied interest over the past year. I had only a few criteria for purchasing a netbook; it had to comfortably run Windows OS software, weigh less than 2 1/2 pounds, have internal 3G, and a semi competent keyboard. The HP Mini 1000 seemed to fit all of my needs out of the box. After watching the HP site for the last couple of months I decided to take advantage of their $100 3G upgrade offer and order a custom unit. To the basic configuration I added Bluetooth, the 3G upgrade offer, 1 GB ram upgrade offer. This brought me to just under $550 shipped with a coupon. With my order placed my next question was how to get the 3G activated. The HP site said I could use Verizon or AT&T. OK, great except they never asked me which one I wanted; in the past I would have had to pick one or the other. I saw no place to select an EVDO 3G card or a HSDPA/UMTS 3G card on my order. I kept expecting HP to call or email me asking what card to install into the HP Mini 1000. About a week and half later a curiously small box arrived from Asia; the HP Mini 1000 had arrived. Continue Reading... HP Mini 1000 3G Set-up and Initial ImpressionsFriday, January 09, 2009Round-up of the vendors we saw at this years Lunch@Piero’s event during CES 2009.Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | Events | CES 2009 | General_Interest | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_News | (0) Comments |
VIA Technologies showcased their latest in ultra mobile and small form factor computing featuring the VIA Nano processor and the VIA C7-M ultra mobile processor. More info at http://www.via.com.tw VIA Embedded showcased their new ARTiGO A2000 barebone storage system and innovative home server set-up using the touch-screen VIPRO. http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/ Graphics will demonstrated the latest HD video and image applications using the all-new Chrome 500 series graphics cards running on a VIA Nano processor-based board. http://www.s3graphics.com Developing and organizing your thoughts isn’t always a straightforward linear process, especially in groups. Comappings “mind-mapping” tool helps you make sense of even the most complex topics and projects with its innovative approach to formulating, developing, and organizing ideas. http://www.comapping.com Continue reading: Round-up of the vendors we saw at this years Lunch@Piero’s event during CES 2009. Continue Reading... Round-up of the vendors we saw at this years Lunch@Piero’s event during CES 2009.Thursday, January 08, 2009Plastic Logic e-reader hands-onPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_News | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | Events | CES 2009 | General_Interest | Books | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | General_PDA_Reviews | (0) Comments |
The screen contrast seemed to be on par with my Sony 505, however I did not have it on hand to compare side by side. The page response was quick as you can tell from the video I took. The device looks like it will support many if not most formats including DRM material when it ships. I did not discover what DRM formats are planned. Their e-reader interface runs on top of a version of Microsoft WinCE, measures a thin 7mm weighing in at less than 16 oz, with a form factor of 8.5” x 11”. Basically it is the size of a typical magazine. The touch screen was also quick and responsive and featured a soft keyboard. I am enthusiastically waiting to make one of these units my new daily e-reader. More pics and videos after the break! Continue Reading... Plastic Logic e-reader hands-onMonday, January 05, 2009Proporta 3G iPhone Case and Screen Protector ReviewsPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_Reviews | (0) Comments |
Continue Reading: Proporta 3G iPhone Case and Screen Protector Reviews Continue Reading... Proporta 3G iPhone Case and Screen Protector ReviewsSunday, December 28, 2008Amazon starting to ship Jasper Xbox 360 Pro ConsolesPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Aricles | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | (0) Comments |
Here is where the dilemma came in; all this shiny new 1080p HDMI gear and an old Xbox 360. I have been waiting for a Jasper unit for some time and finally decided the wait was not worth it. I really wanted HDMI and the larger hard drive as I use Xbox Live Marketplace to buy TV shows and such. I ditched cable TV last month once Netflix and Playon was on the scene in full force. Continue reading Amazon shipping Jasper Xbox 360 Pro Consoles… Continue Reading... Amazon starting to ship Jasper Xbox 360 Pro Consoles Wednesday, August 13, 2008Mobile Voice Search: Maximizing the Potential of Mobile DevicesPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Aricles | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_Reviews | (0) Comments |
Clearly, recent advances in mobile technology are part of the answer. Today’s mobile devices have more computing power, more bandwidth, more storage capacity and many more services available than cell phones did just a few years ago. As a result, users can now download video content, watch streaming television broadcasts, and store thousands of songs and hundreds of movies on their mobile devices. Read More: Mobile Voice Search: Maximizing the Potential of Mobile Devices Continue Reading... Mobile Voice Search: Maximizing the Potential of Mobile DevicesSunday, July 20, 2008Kensington’s SX 3000R Speakers with FM Radio for iPodPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | (0) Comments |
In keeping with iPod’s updated black look, the new SX300R comes in a black plastic shell, as opposed to Kensington’s previous SX200, which was white. The SX300R is compatible with all iPods with 30-pin dock connectors, including iPod nano, and can be connected to non-docking iPods such as iPod shuffle, as well as, other MP3 players with an accessory adapter or a 3.5mm headphone cable (not included). The unit including base is 16 by 7.25 inches high, and at only 4 inches deep, it’s an easy fit for a desktop or even a window sill. Read our full review of Kensington’s SX 3000R Speakers with FM Radio for iPod… Continue Reading... Kensington’s SX 3000R Speakers with FM Radio for iPodTuesday, July 15, 2008MIT Prof says three-way battle looms over navigation warsPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Aricles | Consumer_Electronic_News | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_News | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_News | Palm | Palm_News | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_News | Sponsored_Porsche_Carrera | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_News | (0) Comments |
PND products, such as Tom Tom and Garmin, may remain popular for a few years, “but life is getting tough very quickly” for PND makers, according to MIT Sloan Senior Lecturer Michael A. M. Davies. PND’s face a growing challenge not only from cell phones, which are increasingly equipped with high-end navigation programs, but from a less obvious competitor: automobile makers. As software expands the capabilities of PND’s, car manufacturers are in a unique position to make their use both practical and safe, he says. MIT Prof says three-way battle looms over navigation wars CONTUNUED… Continue Reading... MIT Prof says three-way battle looms over navigation warsThursday, April 10, 2008Cardscan Executive 800c ReviewPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_Reviews | Personal_Computer_Hardware | (0) Comments |
Inside of the deceptively large box you’ll find a folder with the software, packaged cards for cleaning and calibrating the device, some advertising materials, a generously long USB cable, and the scanner. The scanner itself is small enough to pack anywhere a paperback would fit or to fit on even the most cluttered desk. It’s styled to look good on your desk; the CardScan has no buttons or switches to ruin the smooth lines, just a triangle-shaped blue light to show it’s on and to indicate where to insert cards. Read our full review of the Cardscan Executive 800c… Continue Reading... Cardscan Executive 800c ReviewJBL Portable Speakers: On Tour Plus, On Stage II, and Radial Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | (0) Comments |
Tuesday, August 07, 2007Planon DocuPen Portable Color ScannerPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Personal_Computer | Personal_Computer_Reviews | Personal_Computer_Hardware | (0) Comments |
The RC800 is a full color, 24-bit scanner in a compact, lightweight form that provides a convenient way to scan full page documents on-the-go. With the included 128 MB memory card, the RC800 can store many pages into memory with each page only taking a few seconds to scan. Using the on-board controls, you can select B&W/Color/24-Bit Color and 100 / 400 dpi resolution. Read our full review of the Planon DocuPen Portable Color Scanner Continue Reading... Planon DocuPen Portable Color ScannerFriday, February 09, 2007Kingston K-PEX 100 Personal Media PlayerPosted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | (0) Comments |
Read our full review of the Kingston K-PEX 100 Personal Media Player Continue Reading... Kingston K-PEX 100 Personal Media PlayerQuick Take: PDAToday’s pick for Best Handheld Device of 2006 Posted by Bill Landon in Consumer_Electronics | Consumer_Electronic_Reviews | General_PDA | General_PDA_Reviews | Mobile_Phones | Mobile_Phone_Reviews | Windows_Mobile | Windows_Mobile_Reviews | Windows_Mobile_Hardware | (0) Comments |
The Backjack sold by Cingular Wireless now the new at&t brings UMTS/HSDPA to the table…basically DSL/Broadband speeds to you and me. What I have found is that I really don’t use my laptop as much since the BackJack has live push mail, large display, and a QWERTY keyboard. I tossed in a 2 Gig MicroSD Card and sync up my music and TV shows from my Media Center so I can take them with me. Even the 2MP camera gets some use and with all this heavy lifting the BlackJack maintains its sleek super model-esque profile. What really makes the unit shine is the thoughtful list of applications Samsung and Cingular Wireless now the new at&t included with the BackJack. They didn’t opt for the regular Microsoft Mobile Smartphone app load, they went much further and included a slew of productive tools that really rounds out the phone with just about everything you could ever need. —Bill Landon Continue Reading... Quick Take: PDAToday’s pick for Best Handheld Device of 2006Copyright 1999-2009 PDAToday (TM) and Bill Landon, All Rights
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