I have been getting a little concerned about the safety of the P1610 when I carry it by itself in my hand so I decided to pick up the Tablet Mode Bump Case from Fujitsu (part # (FPCCC79). I received it this past week and have been using it for a few days so I thought I’d share what I could about this capable case.
Fujitsu offers two bump cases for the P1610, the Tablet Mode Bump Case that I purchased and the Convertible Bump Case which provides usage of the device in either Tablet mode or laptop mode. The two cases are almost the same price ($79 for the Tablet Mode and $80 for the Convertible) and since price wasn’t a factor I decided to get the Tablet case because it looked a little smaller than the Convertible case. The last thing I wanted to do was take my nice small Tablet PC and bulk it up with a huge case.
The Tablet Mode Bump Case is constructed out of durable Cordura nylon and has a very secure feel to it. It is slightly bristly feeling and it never feels like it’s going to slip out of my hand. The case has a handle on the top with a rubber grip that is not only comfortable but very secure too. The front of the case is padded with very rigid padding on all surfaces which provides some protection, although I wouldn't want to drop the case with Miyagi inside. The point is to give it a little protection from the bumps that invariably happen when you are mobile with a device like the P1610. There are cutouts in the case for all ports and buttons, Fujitsu has done a good job making sure that everything on the P1610 is accessible while in the case, even the PC Card slot which lets me use EV-DO while encased. The case will fit the P1610 with either the standard or extended battery fitted, and since I use both this was another deciding factor for my purchase. There is a removable spacer that goes in the case when the smaller standard battery is fitted to make sure the device fits snugly and that all cutouts line up properly.
A couple of people have asked me if it's too late to RSVP. Please keep sending your information in - clear until the last minute. I would like to keep track of who is planning to attend the CES 2007 Tablet PC and UMPC Community Gathering to make sure the room arrangement remains adequate. So far, hardware manufacturers (OEMs and IHVs) are dominating the RSVP list, with ISVs a quick runner up. This could end up more like year 2 gathering, where we had a very strong representation of hardware companies for end users to talk with. The feedback companies received was tremendously useful and definitely had an impact. I hope to see the same type of interaction this time also.
Cheeseburger Las Vegas, in the Aladdin Casino Desert Passage.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
3:30PM - 6PMRSVP to ljheiny@hotmailcom.
Allegiance Technology's 48 hour Tablet PC demo program is the only one of its kind. It came about because so many of our prospective customers want to be able to see and touch a tablet PC before they spend serious money on one. Since our tablet PC demo program is so popular, we appreciate your patience during times when all units are out.
Currently, we have the following models available:
Motion LE1600 with View Anywhere Screen
Motion LS800 with View Anywhere Screen
Fujitsu ST5112 with Indoor/Outdoor Screen
Fujitsu ST5111 with backlit outdoor screen
Toshiba Tecra M7 Duo Core
Toshiba Portege M400 Duo Core
Fujitsu P1610
Tablet Kiosk UMPC eo 7110
Coming soon - IBM/Lenovo X60 with Multiview/Multitouch screen!
imagine LAN, Inc., a leading developer of mobility and recovery software applications, today announced the introduction of UltraSync Portable, an extension of the UltraSync™ family that has been specifically designed to meet the sync needs of USB flash drive users.
UltraSync Portable enables you to sync your Windows XP or Vista PC with your favorite USB flash drive or other portable memory device (microdrive, iPod®, MP3 player, etc.) and take all your favorite digital content (Files, Documents, Pictures, Internet Favorites, Music, Videos, and Outlook®) with you for use when you travel or use borrowed PCs. When you return, UltraSync Portable will automatically sync any changes made on both your PC and your flash drive.
UltraSync Portable runs from a USB flash drive and supports bi-directional sync partnerships (including deletion sync) with multiple PCs. In addition, UltraSync Portable provides a handy single direction migration feature to easily setup digital content on a new desktop, notebook, tablet, or UMPC.
On-screen keyboards are utilities that put a translucent keyboard across the screen of Tablet PCs and UMPCs to provide a quick and dirty method of typing on the screen by tapping on the keys. My experience with them is you either love them or hate them. Ilium released their InScribe keyboard for free a few months back and now a Channel 9 member has written one that is also available for free download. The program seems pretty simple and the author has posted a short video demo of the keyboard in action.
Tablet predictions for 2007
Loren HeinyWith the beginning of the new year, it's that time again: To make predictions for all things Tablet in 2007.Here's my list:1. Tablet sales will continue to grow. Yeah, that's an easy one. By how much though? I predict they'll be just under double from this year. Let's call it 80% growth. 2. With the launch of Vista and the continued adoption of notebooks as the form factor of choice by more and more consumers, distinct Tablet marketing will get lost in the shuffle. People may use Vista and its Tablet features (such as the handwriting recognition in a Smart Board setup) and not even think in terms of Tablet PCs. Similarly, we'll see more manufacturers sell Tablets and not even use the word Tablet. Don't get discouraged, though. This is only temporary. Read prediction 3 to see why.3. By the end of the year, Tablet PCs as a distinct form factor will make a revival. Why? Because of the competition. What competition you ask? The MIT OLPC for one. UMPC-like devices for another. 2007 will bring more devices with similar capabilities to Tablet PCs (ultra portability, touch digitizers, and so on), and so as the number of "tablet" entrants into the market increases, the value of the Tablet as a Tablet will become better understood and accepted. The result will be that by 2008 we'll see a renewed growth in Tablet marketing by OEMs and Microsoft.4. 2007 will be the year of the touch display. We'll see more displays with touch digitizers built in and more dual digitizer displays with an active digitizer as well as a touch digitizer.5. More mainstream and existing software products will include Tablet or touch features. For Microsoft there is an obvious reason to further adopt Tablet technologies in its applications. However, I see the trend continuing in other mainstream products during 2007. I'd put Adobe near the top of the list to surprise the market with a Tablet capable app.click here for Lorens full list of predctions Tablet predictions for 2007
LifeBook P1610 Tablet PC
PC WorldThe P1610 is similar in weight and size to its predecessor, the LifeBook P1510. (It's slightly slimmer at 1.4 inches deep, and it measures 9.1 by 6.6 inches.) Included, however, are several notable improvements, among them a reasonably roomy 80GB hard drive, and a PC Card slot in lieu of the P1510's integrated CompactFlash slot.Furthermore, the 8.9-inch, WXGA swiveling touch-screen display now has a higher resolution--1280 by 768 pixels--and a proprietary coating that helps optimize how the image looks in bright sunlight. On the touch-screen display, you can use either your fingertips or the included (and exceptionally thin) stylus to navigate. In my tests I found this flexibility a real boon, as tablet PCs typically allow you to use only a specially configured stylus to input data via the screen. (I tested a shipping version of the notebook running Windows XP; you can choose to purchase it with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition instead. The P1610 is also billed as Vista Capable.)
On Sunday, Gates will highlight Windows Vista, which is being marketed to consumers with a "Wow Starts Now" tagline. Due to launch on January 29, Windows Vista includes a number of improvements aimed at consumers, such as digital video recording, digital music, digital photos, and digital video capabilities, as well as the ability to record DVDs.
But Vista is also expected to touch off a new generation of more inspired PC hardware, including portable and desktop devices that combine Media Center, Tablet PC, and touch screen capabilities. Microsoft is also going to announce a Windows Home Server product at the show, which has now been widely misreported around the Web. Expect a full report about Home Server on the SuperSite for Windows as soon as Gates announces the product.
Imagine LAN, Inc., a leading developer of mobility and recovery software applications, today announced UltraSync version 2.0. UltraSync, the PC-to-PC synchronization application for files, music, pictures, video, Outlook® email, and browser favorites, has added support for Vista and Outlook 2007 in version 2.0.
UltraSync combines several categories of synchronization into a single easy-to-use application, resulting in effortless synchronization. UltraSync syncs over your wireless home or office network so you don't need any special cables to connect your two PCs, and UltraSync's unique AutoSync feature knows when your PCs are in range and can automatically start a sync when it detects a connection between the two systems.
UltraSync v2.0 Features
- File/Folder sync
- Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 folder sync (messages, contacts, calendar, tasks, etc.)
- Browser favorites sync
- Sync Selection Wizard
- Deletion Tracking (files and Outlook)
- Overwritten/Deleted file recovery
- AutoSync (automatically start sync process when two partnered PCs are connected via
wireless or wired LAN)
- Skin Selector (decorative skin selection for the UltraSync "dashboard" UI)
Availability and Requirements
UltraSync v2.0 is supported on Windows Vista and Windows XP/SP2 systems (UMPC, notebook, tablet, desktop) with a minimum of 35MB of available space. Retail versions of UltraSync v2.0 will be available from imagine LAN in mid January 2007. An OEM version of UltraSync v2.0 is available now. An upgrade to UltraSync version 2.0 will be available for version 1.0 customers (including Sony UX preload customers) on the imagine LAN website in late January.
My nieces are getting ready for CES. Right now they are sitting at the kitchen counter loading software onto a UMPC. TabletKiosk graciously sent them a V7110 UMPC to borrow for their interviews during CES.
Last CES the girls borrowed an HP TC1100 Tablet PC. This is what they use to record most of their Neek Talk podcasts. However, in getting ready for CES they were privately discusssing how they'd be embarrassed to have a 3 year old Tablet PC on the show floor this year when they are so enthusiastic about the new hardware and Windows Vista. In their last podcast they brazenly asked for a loaner (without telling any adults with editing power, I might add) and TabletKiosk promptly responded.
Motion Computing has announced a manufacturing agreement with ASUSTeK. ASUS will become an original design manufacturer of Motion tablet PCs and peripherals. New Motion products built by ASUS will be released beginning in 2007.
This new agreement augments Motion's existing relationship with Compal Electronics based in Taiwan and China. Compal will continue as a strategic partner for Motion, including manufacturing of Motion's current product family as well as developing new Motion designs.
This is exciting news because ASUS produces a wonderful convertible Tablet PC as well as the best UMPC on the market. What will be Motion Computing's product and will Dell be offering these for purchase too? Maybe we'll all find out once CES 2007 begins.
This is great news for all Tableteers.
January 5 , 2007
Live from Las Vegas
Sneak Peaks of New Tablet PCs, UMPCs and Accessories
Beginning Saturday Night....
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Other World Computing (OWC) and Axiotron ohas announced plans to unveil a Mac-based tablet computer they're calling the ModBook. It will debut at next week's Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
The ModBook is described as "a high-end slate-style notebook computer," designed in California by Axiotron and available in the US exclusively through OWC. Pricing was not announced.
The ModBook is, at its core, a laptop Macintosh that's been modified. It features Wacom "Penabled" hardware for stylus input and is compatible with Inkwell, the Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger" pen input technology that provides system-level handwriting and gesture recognition to Mac applications.
The ModBook will also feature optional Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities, built-in iSight camera and CD/DVD combo drive. OWC describes the chassis as "aircraft-grad magnesium alloy."
The New TabletKiosk Sahara i440 Series Slate Tablet PC being announced at CES 2007 comes in three versions and runs Windows Vista.
The Sahara i440D series looks good, feels good in your hands, has a 1.83 GHz Intel Core™ Duo processor, up to 4.0GB of memory, Biometrics, Bluetooth, Intel® Pro 3945 802.11a/b/g networking, stereo speakers, an Dual Digital Microphone Array and a PCIMICA SLOT!!!
Nice, we got to spend a few fleeting moments with the Kohjinsha SA1F00A convertible tablet UMPC. It's kind of pushing the boundaries of what a UMPC actually is since, well, as we said it's a convertible tablet, but it's a damned tiny and small one. It's also rather solid-feeling (hey, Japanese engineering at work). Image gallery, hop to it.
January 8 , 2007
Its 2:45 am here in Las Vegas and I have a full day of meetings at CES tomorrow so I'm going to call it a night, but the Photos From CES Unveiled, Bill Gates Keynote, HP's party and more will be up as soon as I can catch my breath and get them posted for you!
The New HP Tablet PC Hits the Party Scene at Las Vegas hot spot Pure Nightclub
This exquisite notebook and elegant Tablet PC in one will be available for purchase
here at ToshibaDirect.com on 1/28/07 with a starting price of $2,599.
Created to harness the innovation in the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system, the Portégé® R400 is an exquisite notebook and an elegant Tablet PC all in one. Encased in a scratch-resistant ultraviolet clear-coat case, the 12.1" diagonal backlit LED wide-screen high-brightness display with wide viewing angles, in conjunction with Microsoft® Windows Aero™, delivers a rich visual experience. And with advanced EasyGuard™ security features, including a biometric fingerprint reader, multi-level passwords and TPM encryption module, the Portégé® R400 is as secure as it is attractive.
One of the first opportunities to get your hands on a 1.8", NAND flash-based solid state disk (SSD) drives may be Samsung's upgraded ultra mobile PC (UMPC).
The new "Q1P SSD" integrates Samsung's 32 GB SSD instead of the 1.8" hard drives of the original Q1 and Q1P. As a result of the SSD, Samsung claims that the device achieves a boot time that is about 25-50% faster than a comparable device with a traditional hard drive. The SSD is rated at data read speed of 53 MB/s and a data write speed of 28 MB/s. Also, Samsung claims that the Q1P SSD UMPC is able to withstand twice the impact of the hard-drive-enabled model.
The last we saw or heard about a UMPC from Medion was way back in September when a grainy image of such a device was leaked at IFA. Turns out that the grainy image was real, as Bill Gates recently demonstrated a UMPC device from Medion at his CES keynote in order to tout a new version of Microsoft's Origami Experience user interface. In a move sure to please readers interested in the impressive specs list of the MD RIM 1000 -- 6.5-inch touchscreen, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, onboard GPS, DVB-T tuner and webcam -- Medion's first UMPC is to be made available on Jan 30, which happens to be the same date that Microsoft plans to release this other piece of software you may or may not have heard about
HP today expanded its portfolio of digital entertainment offerings with a new consumer PC category and a broad lineup of digital entertainment products and services that aim to fundamentally change the way people connect, access and enjoy high-definition and personal digital content.
Announced at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the offerings include the industry’s first all-in-one touch-screen PC and touch-screen consumer tablet PC based on Microsoft Windows Vista™,(1) HP’s first home media server, nine new high-definition TVs, a Blu-ray disc writer, new digital content delivery services and home automation solutions.
Additionally, the company’s online photo service, Snapfish by HP, has released a new software tool that will enable members to bypass the photo upload process and send their pictures to their PCs or Snapfish accounts without a single click of a mouse.
New touch-screen PCs for computing wherever life happens in the home
To meet the changing ways in which people want to access and enjoy their digital content, HP, the worldwide PC sales leader,(2) has introduced its latest innovation in PC design.
The new HP TouchSmart PC is the industry's first all-in-one PC based on Microsoft Windows Vista. It provides users with one-touch wireless access to information, communication and entertainment through HP SmartCenter, a new customizable user interface that includes HP SmartCalendar for family calendaring and HP PhotoSmart Touch to manage digital photos. Featuring a 19-inch HD widescreen with adjustable touch-screen display, Vista remote control and personal video recorder with HD and SD TV programming, the HP TouchSmart PC enables "walk-up computing," the ability to quickly and easily have touch access to digital content wherever life happens in the home.
HP also introduced the industry’s first consumer tablet PC optimized for Microsoft Windows Vista and on-the-go entertainment. The HP Pavilion tx1000 Entertainment Notebook PC features a touch-screen display, built-in miniature remote control, HP QuickPlay instant movie viewing feature, karaoke and a screen that swivels 180 degrees and folds flat for working or enjoying movies in tight travel spaces such as airplanes or trains.
CES Keynote Speech -- Bill Gates today showcased OQO's next generation ultra-mobile PC, the model 02, in his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Weighing a mere one pound and small enough to fit in a pocket, the model 02 is the world's smallest Windows Vista capable computer. The model 02 is up to four times faster and has a display more than six times brighter than its groundbreaking predecessor, the model 01+. Redesigned from the ground up, the model 02 features a new ergonomic backlit keyboard and capacitive TouchScrollers(TM) for easy input and navigation. The model 02 incorporates complete wireless connectivity - including EV-DO Wireless WAN, WiFi, and Bluetooth - ensuring the user has high speed and uncompromised access to the internet, email, and networked applications.
One of the main features included in the new Toshiba Portege R400 is the Toshiba Edge Display. This is a secondary display located on the front edge of the Portege R400 that will act as your Personal Information Assistant displaying alert e-mail and calendar notifications. That doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? But what if we told you that these notifications are received even when the R400 is switched off? Yes, you will be able to receive the notifications while the R400 is on notebook or tablet mode AND when it’s switched off. This means that you don’t need to switch the new Toshiba Tablet to check if you have received that important e-mail that you were expecting… Even if the R400 is switched off, you will receive a notification when you have received the e-mail and then you can switch the Toshiba R400 on to read the e-mail. This is a fantastic feature that will greatly extend the battery life of this new sexy and powerful machine that never sleeps.
With the Portege R400, Toshiba also announced the Toshiba Port Replicator, that allows the Portege R400 to wiressly connect to peripherals. Simply connect your peripherals to the Toshiba Port Replicator and thanks to the integration of Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology with wireless digital video capabilities the Portege R400 will automatically connect to the peripherals when it comes within proximity of the Toshiba Port Replicator without the need of any cables. This will eliminate the hassle of connecting and disconnecting peripherals
Its 3:07 am here in Las Vegas and another full day of scheduled meetings here at CES tomorrow, will be interesting to see if the "wow" factor from the new HP tx1000 (photo below) and home center PCs is can be beat
Very few UMPCs exist, yet Microsoft's (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) specified format (a UMPC must run a full version of Windows, and starting today, that version must be Vista) has plenty of competitors. At the "Digital Experience" floor show in Vegas Sunday night, there were more non-UMPC tiny computers floating around than Microsoft-approved ones.
It’s the first tablet PC from HP and I love it. It has a swivel touch screen, combination of black and silver colors and weighs only 4.23 pounds … the tx1000 is simply sexy.
Look under her hood and you will find an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor, integrated NVIDIA GeForce Go6150 GPU graphic card, 2GB RAM, (*phew*), 160GB hard drive, 8x double layer DVDRW drive, built-in 802.11b/g WLAN, integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Altec Lansing speakers. What else you could ask for in a new tablet? There is even an external antenna for Verizon wireless broadband so that you can stay connected wirelessly.
What a party! This year’s TabletPC and UMPC Meetup turned into quite a shindig. I heard a headcount of around 100 or so in attendance at Cheesburger Las Vegas. Numbers are one thing, but let me tell you the feeling in the room was thrilling throughout the evening. With a mix of TabletPC evangelists, users, OEMs, developers, Microsoft folk, and a few friends and family in attendance, you could feel a very positive energy emanating within the room.
In certain corners of the restaurant folks were showing off their own personal machines, next to manufacturers who were showing off accesories. In one area, TabletKiosk’s Martin Smekal engaged the Neek Talkers, (Elizabeth, Sarah, and Kim Heiny) in a long conversation. Watching that occur from a distance lended a very special feel to the event that is really hard to describe, even though it is often done so with the word communiity. It certainly is a community of like minded individuals, but in my humble opinion, the energy coursing through that room was bigger than just the sense of that word community
This entire evening would be possible without the work of the First Lady of The First Family of TabletPCs, Lora Heiny, so everyone owes her a big thank you. And speaking of the First Family, it was great to meet Robert and Joan Heiny, the folks responsbile for all those Heinys, and although Loren wasn’t there, he and his brother Layne, who was in attendance, hooked up a webcam and streamed the event live. (You can check it out here.)
Microsoft's Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) platform was launched close to a year ago, and there are numerous UMPCs on display at CES. TabletKiosk is showing off a new ruggedized UMPC based on VIA's C7-M 1.2GHz processor and VX700N north bridge. The device sports an LED-backlit panel with an 800x480 resolution and 350 nits brightness, and there's an outdoor screen option for those looking to improve visibility in sunlight. A biometric fingerprint reader, PCMCIA and SD slots, GigE, and VGA output have also been added to the mix. Users can also choose between two and four-cell batteries that offer 2.5 and up to 3.75 hours of run time, respectively.
TabletKiosk isn't targeting its ruggedized UMPC directly at consumers, but anyone will be able to buy one through the company's web site. Be prepared for some sticker shock, though. Rugged doesn't come cheap, and the UMPC will sell for $1399..
In addition to revealing its UMPC plans, TabletKiosk is also pushing a new 12" tablet that will eventually be available with a Core 2 Duo processor option. The tablet features Intel's 945 chipset, is Vista-compliant, and can accommodate 2.5 hard drives up to 7,200RPM and up to 4GB of memory.
'Neek Talk' reporter Kimberly Heiney holds up her tabletkiosk computer, on which she was able to install the new Microsoft Vista operating system, as she waits on line to listen Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates' keynote speech at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
'Neek Talk' reporters, the Heiny sisters Elizabeth, left, Sarah, center, and Kimberly, use their Tablet computers running the new Microsoft Vista operating system, as they wait on line to listen Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates' keynote speech at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
SmartDraw.com, creator of SmartDraw®, the world's most popular business graphics software, today announced an update to SmartDraw 2007 (release 8.1), bringing major feature enhancements and Tablet PC readiness to its award winning program. With SmartDraw, anyone can create professional-quality business graphics such as flowcharts, org charts, Gantt charts, timelines, floor plans and more in minutes - no experience or training required.
"We are consistently improving SmartDraw to exceed the needs of our customers, and the new release includes major enhancements for flowcharting and mind mapping, along with vastly improved graphic capabilities. Also, for the first time SmartDraw is now available for use on a Tablet PC, and it works with Vista, Windows XP and 2000," stated SmartDraw.com chief executive and founder Paul Stannard.
OQO Inc., leader of the UMPC-Pro market and creator of the world's smallest fully-functional Windows XP computer, today announced that OQO will be offering the new OQO model 02 computer with integrated mobile broadband capabilities via the Sprint (NYSE: S) Power Vision Network (SM). Where available, the advanced Sprint mobile broadband network provides wireless high speed data services and covers more than 188 million people. The model 02's integrated mobile broadband technology means convenient, fast, and secure connectivity to the internet, email, and business applications for mobile professionals wherever Sprint (NYSE: S) has coverage.
The defining advantage to mobile broadband technology is that it doesn't require a wireless hotspot for connectivity. The combination of wireless broadband capability and the widely available Sprint network, together with the model 02's pocketable design and enterprise-class performance signals a monumental shift in the level of productivity that is now available to enterprise users, who can carry their model 02 when traveling and can be connected anytime.
Tablet PC Counter was started almost two years ago, however, there has been a placeholder. Today, new software was installed which allows members to submit and vote on the latest stories about Tablet PCs and UMPCs.
There are little glitches because this is beta software. Plus, I am a little nervous about this project because in order for it to work the site must include everyone from the community.
FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) today announced updates to its award-winning productivity applications, PlanPlus™ for Windows and PlanPlus™ for Microsoft Outlook, which will be compliant with Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 by January 29, 2007. Both applications are based on the FranklinCovey Planning System and assist users in getting organized and focused on their priorities, to increase overall effectiveness using a desktop, notebook or Tablet PC.
FranklinCovey also announced the release of the FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows Vista, which enables users to quickly view their PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook or PlanPlus for Windows task list within the Windows Vista Sidebar. It allows users to add and sort tasks by rank and priority using the FranklinCovey planning methodology. The gadget will be available with the 30-day trial or purchase ($99.95) of PlanPlus v.5.1 for Windows or PlanPlus v.4.1 for Microsoft Outlook. Both applications and the gadget were created with development partner, Agilix®.
“If you have thought about a Tablet PC but, like me, didn’t think you needed one, think again. I haven’t had this much fun with a new laptop in a long time. Being able to write on the screen is truly amazing. It personalizes the experience of using a computer in a way I would not have imagined. It also personalizes your communication by bringing back your own hand - something that was lost when we dove into the land of email and typed messages”
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, has announced the availability of its new DataTraveler ReadyFlash USB drive for use with Microsoft’s new Vista ReadyBoost software. The USB drive was designed and tested by Kingston based on precise performance specifications outlined by Microsoft. Kingston’s DataTraveler ReadyFlash is currently available at Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, newegg.com, microcenter.com, Fry’s, InkStop.net and other retail and online outlets.
“Kingston is dedicated to providing our customers with memory solutions based on the latest technologies available such as Microsoft’s new Vista operating system,” said Mark Akoubian, product Line Manager at Kingston Technology. “We are pleased to be working with Microsoft to help users of Vista maximize the features and performance of the software.”
When the term TabletPC is thrown out, there are a few key vendors that come to mind. Motion Computing is one of them. They have been a major player in the TabletPC space from the beginning and have continued to set the bar in terms of innovative new products. Unfortunately, it has been close to two years since they have released some new products and the tablet space is getting anxious.
In this video interview from CES, I talk with Motion's CEO, President, and co-founder Scott Eckert. We talk about new trends in mobile computing, and when we could expect some new products from Motion. In the interview, Scott tells us that 2007 will be Motion Computing's biggest product year yet, and that they have a solid, exciting roadmap ahead. So....stay tuned. Looking forward to it, Scott!
Beijing based electronics manufacturer Hanwang Technology will invest 200 million Yuan in the R&D and promotion of new tablet PCs, reports National Business Daily. According to an unnamed insider, Hanwang Techonology is preparing to list on the domestic stock market in the first half of 2007 to raise 300 million Yuan. According to a Hanwang Technology director, Hanwang Technology is currently the only company in China with tablet PC technology patents. Hanwang previously produced pen scanners.
If you plan to install Windows Vista on your TabletKiosk eo v7110 Ultra-Mobile PC, we've been using the drivers that TabletKiosk has posted for Windows XP. You can find them in the v7110 download section.We've been installing them all: Graphics, chipset, Touch digitizer, etc. Save to your hard drive, unzip, and then run as administrator.
Michael Linenberger, whose Total Workday Control is my most recommended guide to serious Outlook productivity, has just authored an excellent and comprehensive guide to making the transition from Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007 using his methodology. In his typical fashion, the articles are extremely easy to follow and well-illustrated. If you have a copy of TWC, you'll be up and running in the new version of Outlook in a short while.
If you haven't yet read this book and count on Outlook to be the dashboard application for your day, there is no better guide to maximizing the application's potential in my opinion. Disclosure: I wrote the Foreword to Mike's book because I was so taken with the work he's done. Check out the book site for more information.
Mike is also the author of Seize the Workday – the best book on wringing maximum productivity out of a Tablet PC. Yes, I am a big fan.
10 Days ago Panasonic delivered me the CF-18 Tablet PC as part of their Toughbook range. If you’ve never owned or played with a Toughbook it may interest to you that it’s actually a rather nice machine in both look and feel. At first glance there are all the features you would expect from a manufacturer targeting Military and Utilities as its main audience; there are exposed screw heads, rubber mounts, latches, panels and more brushed alloy than a Hummer (well almost).
Overall I was pleased with the device and its intended use. Ruggedisation is something that will become more popular in the mainstream as devices like Ultra-Mobile PC and Tablet PC become more mobile, i.e. full day usage. Because end-users will look at taking UMPC on extreme sports outings, and even as a travel mate, ruggedisation is going to become a key factor. Given that TabletKiosk launched its first entry into the Tough Tablet market via the ToughTab 7” UMPC this week at CES 2007 it’s not hard to see that I am right. Many corporate and enterprise folks favour ruggedisation as a form of future proofing their dollars and one can only expect that mum-and-dad consumers will do the same in the not too distant future.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this deep dive into Panasonic’s Toughbook CF-18. If there’s any questions you have or anything in particular you want to see this year on the UberTablet Blog just let me know…it’s your resource!
Waiting in line for the keynote was definitely a high point during CES 2007. The Heiny clan met up with Linda A. Epstein and Chris De Herrera as the line started to form. We, of course, started to talk about Tablet PCs and Ultra-Mobile PCs. The Neeks pulled out the TabletKiosk eo v7110 Ultra-Mobile PC, on which they were proudly showing that they had installed Windows Vista. This quiet sharing turned into a bit of a flurry.
Damian Dovarganes, an AP photographer, began taking photos of the Neek Talk reporters using these pen and touch computers. You can see two of these photos on Yahoo News, which syndicates AP photos.
I don't think the girls quite knew what hit them. Within a few seconds there were cameras pointed at them from all directions. AP, Reuters, LA Daily, and many more. Dave Winer was even passing by and snapped a photo, which you can now see on his Flickr account.
This activity made quite an introduction to Bill Gates' keynote. The keynote included several examples of newly announced Tablet PCs and Ultra-Mobile PCs, including the following:
The selection of Tablet PC and UMPC hardware that appeared in the keynote was a diverse group. The HP uses an AMD processor, the Medion and OQO a VIA processor, Toshiba uses an Intel processor. It was really good to see such a broad selection noted.
Of course, there were several other Tablet PC and UMPC models on the trade show floor and in people's hands, from the new LG Tablet PC to the TabletKiosk Sahara slates. I have photos of many and will share those with you soon.
The paper addresses three scenarios -- where the instructor has a Tablet PC and the students do not, where the instructor does and students bring laptops, and where the instructor and the students both have Tablet PCs. We hope that the teaching and learning community in economics profits from our work. However, the work will not stop with this paper, this blog will be the source and link to other assistance to using the Tablet PC in economics.
Changes in ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2 help improve issues related to setup, partnerships, and connectivity with the PC and Microsoft Exchange. In addition, it includes a troubleshooter utility that scans your computer and device to identify problems and offers information and corrective actions to solve them.
ActiveSync 4.5 Beta 2 supports synchronization with a desktop or tablet PC via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection.
Recently, before Christmas to be exact, I sold my Fujitsu T4210. “What” I hear you yell! My logic was this: If I move my gadgets I will all remain ahead of the pack and knowledgeable enough to warrant anyone reading this blog. What ended up happening was the deepest exploration of my personal views on mobility and what UMPC really means to me.
Because I moved my T4210 on pretty quickly I was faced with the dilemma of which machine to choose next. I am bit lucky though in that I had “almost” anything at my finger tip. So what did I reach for and why??? That is the million dollar question.
The following is a succinct three-part video documenting my thoughts and feelings towards Ultra-Mobile PC today and why I was able to replace my desktop, and therefore increase my productivity! So grab some popcorn and sit back and watch another episode of the UberTablet blog; or is that vlog?
Toshiba of Canada Information Systems Group has collaborated with Microsoft to create the Portege R400 convertible Tablet/notebook computer, deemed the “world’s first” with the ability to synchronize e-mail and calendar events through Microsoft’s exclusive Active Notifications feature.
Active Notifications is used in conjunction with Toshiba’s ConfigFree, which helps detect and connect to the strongest and most reliable network connection available. Toshiba’s Edge Display also aids in e-mail synchronization: it serves as a secondary display on the front edge of the notebook, acting as the user’s Personal Information Assistant, allowing him to monitor e-mail inbox and calendar activity. The Edge Display is viewable in both notebook or tablet mode, and even when the unit is stored away in a carrying case. Whether the system is running, or in suspend mode, information will be available
the model 02, in his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Weighing a mere one pound and small enough to fit in a pocket, the model 02 is the world's smallest Windows Vista capable computer. The model 02 is up to four times faster and has a display more than six times brighter than its groundbreaking predecessor, the model 01+. Redesigned from the ground up, the model 02 features a new ergonomic backlit keyboard and capacitive TouchScrollers(TM) for easy input and navigation. The model 02 incorporates complete wireless connectivity - including EV-DO Wireless WAN, WiFi, and Bluetooth - ensuring the user has high speed and uncompromised access to the internet, email, and networked applications. 
