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HP Makes the Grade with One-to-one Computing One-to-one computing – where each teacher and student pervasively use a notebook or tablet PC in their everyday teaching and learning process – is proving to be a highly effective educational practice at many schools across the country.
MobileDataforce takes a consultative role in developing solutions for its customers and constantly seeks feedback to enhance its offerings. Intercue Mobility Suite has been used by many companies in “hard hat” industries such as field engineering, facilities management, utility companies, field inspection, heavy construction, etc., in addition to several healthcare-related organizations. These customers have leveraged the power of Intercue to develop their own mobile business applications and forms used by on-the-go employees equipped with handheld computers such as Pocket PC, Palm OS, and Tablet PC devices. Each new version of Intercue is in response to these companies’ feedback and requests
April 11, 2005 Agilix Labs, Inc. announced today that eWEEK, a Ziff Davis Media publication and one of the industry's leading enterprise IT magazines, has named GoBinder the winner in eWEEK's Fifth Annual Excellence Awards program, in the Productivity Applications category. GoBinder works on any Windows XP laptop or desktop, and offers enhanced support for digital ink on a Tablet PC
Teacher chalks up return to work A teacher who has waited six months for her school to install wheelchair access has returned to work. She said: "I've got a tablet PC and projector, everything linked up so that I can actually teach sitting down and everything the pupils need up the board is there. Once I'm actually in school hopefully it will be fine."
Work hard; strive to be the best, this will deliver tangible results" Where according to you does the notebook technology stand today?
MSN Messenger 7 Final how do you get the handwriting feature working in MSN Messenger 7? Apparently, simply downloading and installing MSN Messenger 7 is not enough. The "Handwrite" tab is missing from under the text entry box. You need to download and install some additional software to get the handwriting "ink" for MSN Messenger 7.
Swiss German University goes wireless High-tech portable tablet PCs will replace pens and paper in lecture theaters. In the campus parks, students via a wireless connection will be able to use their tablets to find more information about the topics discussed during classes, send e-mails to friends or even submit examination papers to their lecturers. The computer room will no longer be needed, as the entire university will be connected, with university students and lecturers able to access the internet from any corner of the campus using their tablets. The SGU has signed a cooperation agreement with computer producer Hewlett Packard, under which all students and lecturers will be able to buy tablet PCs from the company at a discount price
Software slashes DMA-Works costs “We have installed a wireless network onsite, so anybody with a PDA or a tablet PC can access the PCMA-PSWS,” explained Hakki. “Let’s say I am at a big site and I need to pull a detail related to water proofing treatment. On the spot I can now do that.”
April 12, 2005 Tablets cure many mouse ailments Even the most svelte, hand-friendly computer mice are clunky. They require you to move your whole arm to get anything significant done and flex your wrist in ways that no other activities do. Over time, too much mousing can give you wrist pain, calluses on the base of your hand and a permanent urge to double-click. You could always spend more time outdoors. But barring that, the solution may be much more elegant: a tablet. If you like tablets, you might consider taking them to the next level when you hit the road by investing in a Tablet PC. They start at about $1,000 and include a glass screen designed to flip flat so you can write on it (using a pen that includes a wireless transmitter) like a notepad. In practice, they aren't quite as sensitive as the very best tablet accessories for standard PCs, but they are portable and they let you take that feeling on the road.
The Tablet PC Show #5 James and Marc released another episode of the Tablet PC Show today. It's full of information about Chad Essley, fad phrases, tools, and more.
Qbe Technologies' PC Tablet To Target Medspa Industry "There's a party going on right now in the PC Tablet sector as it crossed the 1,000,000th sold mark," stated Winsted CEO Mark Ellis. "Everyone wants in on the celebration. As of April, you can now go to Microsoft and download 'Free Experience Pack' for Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Edition. The six utilities in the Experience Pack include: Energy Blue Theme Pack (includes a Windows Media Player skin that's customized for the Tablet PC, with knobs and buttons that are easy to control with a pen); Ink Crossword (puzzles); Ink Desktop (you can write down notes directly on your desktop for quick and easy access, like a phone number, address, or top priorities for the day); Media Transfer (queue up your favorite music, movies, and digital photo albums and copy them over a wired or wireless network); Ink Art (simulates an artist's toolset) and; Snipping Tool v2.0 (quickly snip out the sections of the desktop or web pages and email or save them)." Ellis further stated, "Whether you call it a Tablet PC or PC Tablet, it is ideally suited for mobile users who currently use notebook PCs and who can benefit from enhanced mobility and versatility.
April 13, 2005 Actual Window Manager is Must-Have Software on a Tablet PC Actual Window Manager comes to the rescue with three drop-dead features that make life far more productive on a Tablet PC. Any one of them is worth the price of admission, Getting all three is irresistible. Drop-Dead Feature #1:
Pin on Top Drop-Dead Feature #2: Drop-Dead Feature #3: Transparent Input Panel No matter how you use your Tablet PC, you need to try out Actual Window Manager. You won't need every feature it offers, but there are a few you will wonder how you got by without.
Say goodbye to paper with OneNote Say goodbye to the loose papers spilling out of your book bags and binders; Microsoft’s new note-taking program, OneNote, offers the flexibility needed for taking notes on your laptop or Tablet PC. While OneNote integrates some features from other Microsoft programs, such as Word and Paint, the program offers an organizational system that isn’t available in any other Microsoft Office programs. The screen is organized like a notebook, divided into sections of your choosing.
Fujitsu ST5000 Series Full Review The Fujitsu ST5000 is a great choice for the right person. If you are looking for the "Lexus" of Slate Tablet PC's, you can stop here. The ST5000 exudes elegance, functionality, mobility and connectivity desired by most every mobile computing enthusiast. With this compelling hardware combined with the excellent Fujitsu customer support, you can buy this Tablet with confidence. I give this model an overwhelming "Thumbs Up".
Venture 2005:Mi-Co Introduces Solutions for Mobile Data Capturing RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK- Mi-Co says it’s saving enterprises money by improving communication. Mi-Forms supports the use of digital ink on several platforms: Tablet PCs, Digital Pens, Pocket PCs and signature capture devices. Mi-Forms Software has proven capabilities for handwriting interpretation, verification and validation of forms-based data that will save an enterprise time and money. If you want to capture data in a mobile environment, get accurate data into your systems and want to use handwriting then Mi-Forms Software is just the ticket. April 14, 2005 Diskeeper First Defragmenter to Receive Advanced Microsoft Certifications Executive Software(R) has announced that Diskeeper(R) Server Enterprise Edition is the first ever defragmenter to achieve Microsoft(R) certification for Windows(R) 2000 Advanced Server and for Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition. These advanced level certifications require stringent testing and compatibility with Windows clustering on their respective platforms. Editors Note: Running Diskeeper on a regular basis keeps my Tablet PC's running fast and smooth.
First it was the slate. Then it was the PC-Tablet convertible. Now it's a mini-Tablet that can do everything that a traditional Tablet PC can do, plus store electronic books, that could end up as the new gadget on which Microsoft is betting to further Tablet PC momentum. A prototype of a new device — described by sources as a type of hybrid Tablet PC/eBook — has been making its way around the Microsoft Redmond campus, according to sources. The mini-Tablet, which measures about six inches by eight inches and features a digitizer, is just one of a number of new Tablet form factors expected to debut in the coming months.
April's coolest gadgets One of the latest prototypes from Toshiba Corp.'s lab is a notebook computer with a detachable display that the company says will combine the convenience of a Tablet PC with the computing power of a conventional notebook. Communication between the screen and the rest of the PC usually flows along a ribbon cable but is replaced with a wireless connection in the concept model. It could be available as soon as three years from now but Toshiba still has some work to do on the project.
Partners in award glory Kate was recognized as part of the Microsoft Innovative Teachers programme and wins a educational software and a tablet PC to assist with teaching at her school, which has only been open since September.
April 15, 2005 An early peek at Longhorn Beginning with brief demonstrations to reporters this week, the software maker is starting to shed light on just what the next version of Windows will offer when it hits the market next year. High on the list of features are security enhancements, improved desktop searching and organizing, and better methods for laptops to roam from one network to another. While many details about Longhorn have been nailed down, others, including its name, are still up in the air. The company is close to deciding which different versions will be available, but it's not ready to announce that yet. It is too soon to say, for example, whether there will be separate Media Center or Tablet PC editions, Allchin said.
Active Ink Software Launches a New Family of Form Design Products for the PC and Tablet PC Platforms Active Ink Software, Inc., a Microsoft Premier PC Partner announced the general availability of an entire new family of form design products for both the PC and Tablet PC platforms. The product offerings include a Standard Edition, a Professional Edition and an Enterprise Edition of their core product, the Form Designer.
Toshiba to expand market via education In a bid to boost sales, Japanese electronics maker Toshiba will attempt to expand its market by entering the education sector. The company will donate 3,000 units of its newest 14-inch-wide tablet PC, called the Satellite R10, to Pelita Harapan University in Tangerang.
April 15, 2005 An early peek at Longhorn Beginning with brief demonstrations to reporters this week, the software maker is starting to shed light on just what the next version of Windows will offer when it hits the market next year. High on the list of features are security enhancements, improved desktop searching and organizing, and better methods for laptops to roam from one network to another. While many details about Longhorn have been nailed down, others, including its name, are still up in the air. The company is close to deciding which different versions will be available, but it's not ready to announce that yet. It is too soon to say, for example, whether there will be separate Media Center or Tablet PC editions, Allchin said.
Active Ink Software Launches a New Family of Form Design Products for the PC and Tablet PC Platforms Active Ink Software, Inc., a Microsoft Premier PC Partner announced the general availability of an entire new family of form design products for both the PC and Tablet PC platforms. The product offerings include a Standard Edition, a Professional Edition and an Enterprise Edition of their core product, the Form Designer.
Toshiba to expand market via education In a bid to boost sales, Japanese electronics maker Toshiba will attempt to expand its market by entering the education sector. The company will donate 3,000 units of its newest 14-inch-wide tablet PC, called the Satellite R10, to Pelita Harapan University in Tangerang.
April 18, 2005 IBM prepping ThinkPad Tablet PC? We’ve been chasing down ThinkPad Tablet PC sightings for almost a year now, but supposedly IBM is going to finally get around to releasing one on May 15th. Of course, this is all totally unconfirmed, but IBM’s (or should we say Lenovo’s?) first Tablet PC will reportedly look a lot like a ThinkPad and have a 12-inch LCD screen, a 1.5GHz or 1.6GHz processor, and weigh between 3.5 and 4 pounds. We’ll keep an eye on this one for ya.
Mini Tablet PC codenamed Ruby This pocket book sized device is a real PC powered by a Pentium M processor. It runs on the Windows Tablet PC operating system (OS) and has indeed a tactile display. It weighs about one pound and also has a QWERTY keyboard. This sub-sub-notebook could be the ultimate device for people who do mainly e-mails and powerpoint presentations. Picture after Jump
Seagate Extends Momentus Family of Notebook Drives with Market's Capacity - 120GB Momentus 5400.2 - Available in capacities up to 120GB, Momentus 5400.2 brings 4,500-rpm power efficiency to 5,400-rpm drives. The drive's high performance, low power consumption and robust design make it ideal for mainstream notebooks and tablet PCs. The hard drive also is a good fit for industrial applications such as printers and copiers.
April 19, 2005 Tablet PCs are gaining popularity among mobile professionals and students. This site has a great collection of free and free-to-try software and utilities to enhance the tablet experience. Downloads are broken down by category, and separate sections provide software reviews and a forum for interacting with other tablet enthusiasts. It couldn't happen to a nice person or a beter editor. Loras site, TabletPcPost.com post provided's a service that every tablet pc user need so its well deserved.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers launches STYLISTIC tablet PC Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced the launch of its new STYLISTIC ST5022 tablet PC, a slim, yet robust device utilising the latest Intel Centrino Mobile Technology. Weighing only 1.55kgs, the compact A4 format tablet can perform all functions using a special stylus pen and, if required, a wireless keyboard can also be used. Special features include a 12.1-inch indoor/outdoor display and a fingerprint sensor. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN are standard as well as a dual microphone system, which similar to the human ear, filters out background noise when recording. “With a battery life of up to nine hours, the tablet PC lasts for a full working day without the need to be recharged. For stationary operation, the STYLISTIC tablet PC simply connects to a docking station to utilise the benefits of PC peripherals such as a keyboard, external monitor, network connection and DVD burner,”
'Nancy Drew' finds clues in graphic novel Nancy Drew is 75 years old and still the hippest girl in town.
Fresh from getting a new hybrid car and cell phone from Simon & Schuster last year, Nancy now gets her first graphic novel, one of the fastest-expanding areas in book publishing. The Demon of River Heights In Demon, a story that revolves around a search for missing student filmmakers, Nancy Drew and George have this exchange: Nancy: "Doesn't anything need to be plugged in anymore?" George: "Ha! Between the wifi and cell phone dial-up on my new tablet PC, I could surf the net on the moon."
Internet Home Alliance Announces Results of Connected Kitchen ... Internet Home Alliance Announces Results of Connected Kitchen Study - ‘Mealtime Pilot’ Finds Broadband in the Kitchen Brings Families Together In the pilot, consumers managed kitchen and meal preparation tasks from an oven, Web-enabled refrigerator tablet, Web-based entertainment/command center and WAP (wireless application protocol)
Lauderhill, Fla., Equips Code Enforcement Officers with Handheld ... INKforce, a Web-based code enforcement application allowing city and county officers as well as administrators to schedule, track and monitor inspections directly from the field using a tablet PC, wireless connection and web browser CGA's Data Technologies and Development team created the proprietary code enforcement application using ArcIMS, ArcSDE and SQL/Oracle and web technology as the main platform to deliver an easy, straightforward inspection process using real-time GIS-enabled data. Armed with a Panasonic Toughbook Tablet PC and a wireless connection, code enforcement officers while in the field can access schedules and directions, property and complaint histories, city and county ordinance specifications and can secure signatures and issue compliance notices on the spot or automatically initiate a certified mailing to the property owner.
The (Im)Perfect Notebook I like convertible notebooks where the screen swivels to become a tablet. So kudos to Acer, Fujitsu, HP, and Toshiba. I also like the fingerprint readers for passwords on the Fujitsu, IBM, and MPC machines. And, of course, I need a reliable notebook. In our reader surveys, IBM and Apple come out on top. No one notebook has it all. Making a purchasing decision requires trade-offs. Larger screens tend to drive down battery life. Bigger batteries mean heavier machines. Optical drives add weight, and writable drives use a lot of battery. My ideal machine would be an extremely reliable 3-pound convertible with a big screen and keyboard, an optical drive, TPM, a fingerprint reader, lots of ports, and an 8-hour battery life. But I'm not holding my breath.
April 20, 2005 Toshiba Expands Tecra Brand with Introduction of Convertible Convertible Tablet PC Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information The Tecra M4 integrates the innovation of pen-based computing with the power and functionality synonymous with Tecra notebook computers. The convertible design of the Tecra M4 allows users to work with a traditional keyboard or rotate and fold the screen down for use as a Tablet PC with digital pen-based input and control. This provides users the convenience to send hand-written emails and make impromptu presentations while sitting, reclining or standing up, enabling new possibilities for productivity and multi-tasking in any location. "The Tecra M4 brings together Tecra notebook technology with the latest advances in Tablet PC functionality, offering business professionals a convertible Tablet PC designed to increase productivity while providing a high level of performance and investment protection. With a 14-inch diagonal wide viewing angle SXGA+ display, the Tecra M4 simulates the dimensions of a paper notepad in Tablet PC mode, offering the viewing and writing area equal to an 8.5- by 11-inch piece of paper. Equipped with Microsoft(TM) Office OneNote(TM) 2003 software, users can write and draw just like they would with pen and paper, as well as edit, organize and even search through handwritten notes on their Tablet PC. OneNote 2003 also allows users to record audio notes as well. Enhancing Performance The Tecra M4 incorporates the new Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology Pentium(R) M processor(2) and the new Mobile Intel 915PM Express chipset. These recent innovations will increase performance and improve wireless interoperability, enabling the Tecra M4 to deliver the maximum level of computing performance, all in an innovative and accommodating form factor. Another impressive element of the Tecra M4 is the integrated NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) Go 6200 TE 64M (with 64 MB dedicated VRAM) graphics(3) processor unit, which features the advanced video capabilities of NVIDIA's PureVideo(TM) and TurboCache(TM) technologies combined with Microsoft DirectX 9 Shader Model 3.0 to deliver brilliant video and 3D graphics for a stunning visual experience. The Tecra M4 features a 60GB Serial ATA hard drive(4), 512MB DDR2 533 MHz memory(5) (expandable to 2GB), and Microsoft(TM) Windows(R) XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system. Additionally, the Tecra M4 includes the Toshiba Slim SelectBay(R) which houses the DVD SuperMulti (Double Layer) drive. The integration of an optical drive increases convenience, portability and versatility. With its list of state-of-the-art features, the Tecra M4 offers business users a full-performance convertible Tablet PC in line with Toshiba's commitment over the past 20 years to providing computer users the best in mobile computing.
April 21, 2005 ASI Entertainment Launches Cockpit ''Pentastic'' Technology for Technology for G3CARS G3CARS is ASiQ's world's first electronic Aircraft Log Book system incorporating TabletPC and 3G communication technology. Ron Chapman, ASI's CEO, stated, "Anyone who has used a PDA handwriting program or tried to type a message on a cellphone knows how frustrating it can be. Working with pilots, we found that the existing TabletPC handwriting system was not ideally suited for the aviation cockpit environment. With the advent of Microsoft's .NET (dot net) development platform, ASiQ was able to create for its G3CARS system a proprietary intelligent handwriting technology specially designed for aviation. While Pentastic will be invaluable for filling out the multitude of cockpit forms, it also means that the pilot will now have the ability to write emails on the Tablet PC, rather than trying to use the embedded keyboard."
Fujitsu Siemens Computers launches STYLISTIC tablet PC Fujitsu Siemens Computers launches STYLISTIC tablet PC
Jack-of-Many-Trades Gadgets It's not thin and quick, but the Gateway M275 laptop running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition offers great versatility. Its coolest feature is a 14.1-inch swivel screen, which can rotate 180 degrees and cover the keyboard to turn the notebook into a Tablet PC. In this configuration, with the digitizer pen as a mouse, I used the M275 as a personal DVD player, a gaming PC, a note pad, and a TV. While watching a baseball game on it, I was able to swivel the screen 180 degrees to let someone sitting opposite me take a look at the action. In my tests, the eight-cell lithium-ion battery ran for 2.5 hours on a single charge, which is somewhat less than the 4 hours Gateway claims it should last. The machine felt heavy as notebooks go--the touch screen's protective glass covering probably contributed to its weight--but it could be a good home PC replacement. Configured with Intel's 1.8-GHz Pentium M 745, a 60GB hard drive, 512MB DDR SDRAM, a memory card reader, an integrated |
Systems, Inc. and provider of industry-leading portable computers, projectors and other mobile-related services and products, today announced the Tecra(R) M4, the company's first Tecra-branded convertible Tablet PC targeted at the mobile professional. The product is part of Toshiba's 20th anniversary celebration of the first mass-marketed laptop computer.