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Monday, January 31, 2005
The new HP Tablet PC's
Over at TabletPCBuzz.com, there are a couple of conversations going on about the upcoming HP Tablet PC's (to be announced on Feb 2). Its' pretty fun to watch everyone speculate and see the "inside experts" post their thoughts.
I'd love to hear what everyone thinks this new convertible will look like: 12" or 14", what kind of specs, xga or sxga . If you have any links to any pictures or specs, please post them here. I'd also be interested in hearing your comments on what you think of these new tablets once they are announced.
I'd love to hear what everyone thinks this new convertible will look like: 12" or 14", what kind of specs, xga or sxga . If you have any links to any pictures or specs, please post them here. I'd also be interested in hearing your comments on what you think of these new tablets once they are announced.
Sunday, January 30, 2005
What I want: A better Slate tablet
See, I'm not the only one who wants a stand built into a slate. A built-in stand makes a slate much more functional.
Brandon Paddock makes some really good observations. I recommend you read it.
What I want: A better Slate tablet
Brandon Paddock makes some really good observations. I recommend you read it.
What I want: A better Slate tablet
Saturday, January 29, 2005
PCWorld.com - Microsoft Tries to Nudge Tablet PCs Into the Mainstream
A lot of info here. It is really good to seethe price point coming down. I applaud microsoft are the Oar's for making it happen.
Also, coming on Feb. 2: 2 new HP Tablets. one of them is probably an upgrade to their hybrid, the other is a new convertible. I've heard what it looks like. If its' true, it'll be hot!
PCWorld.com - Microsoft Tries to Nudge Tablet PCs Into the Mainstream
Also, coming on Feb. 2: 2 new HP Tablets. one of them is probably an upgrade to their hybrid, the other is a new convertible. I've heard what it looks like. If its' true, it'll be hot!
PCWorld.com - Microsoft Tries to Nudge Tablet PCs Into the Mainstream
Friday, January 28, 2005
MSNBC - Audiovox SMT5600 Smartphone is a minature marvel
I have to agree with Gary Krakow in this review. I played with this phone for about a day and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, the Cingular coverage at my house stunk, so I couldn't use it. When I was at CES, I saw a ton of these phones.
The price point is right and the phone is terrific.
MSNBC - Smartphone is a minature marvel
The price point is right and the phone is terrific.
MSNBC - Smartphone is a minature marvel
Thursday, January 27, 2005
MSNBC - Reports: SBC in talks to buy rival AT&T
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Outlook tip
Here is a great productivity tip I’ve been using in Outlook for quite some time. I’m surprised by the number of people that don’t know about it.
You know those emails you receive that you have to act on: appt’s, tasks, etc? Well, create a task, calendar entry, contact, or note from that email by dragging the email to the respective shortcut key on your Outlook taskbar. It copies the email text and puts in the note field for that item, put the subject of the email in the subject field of the calendar or task.
I use this shortcut numerous times throughout the day.
Write your own ticket to PC Forum 2005 Contest
Got this from Loren Heiny. I agree with him - its' begging for some Tablet PC responses.
Write your own ticket to PC Forum 2005
Write your own ticket to PC Forum 2005
Yahoo! News - Microsoft Plans Restrictions on Fixes
In my opinion, this is a good thing and I applaud them for doing it.
Yahoo! News - Microsoft Plans Restrictions on Fixes
Yahoo! News - Microsoft Plans Restrictions on Fixes
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Yahoo! News - Sex Map Shows Chain of Almost 300 High School Lovers
This means that teens need a different approach to sexual health education and especially prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, the team at Ohio State University said.
I'd say so. Anyone ever heard of teaching abstinence?
Yahoo! News - Sex Map Shows Chain of Almost 300 High School Lovers
I'd say so. Anyone ever heard of teaching abstinence?
Yahoo! News - Sex Map Shows Chain of Almost 300 High School Lovers
Calculator for GoBinder
Getting excited about Tablet PC development again
Great to see Josh Einstein setting excited about Tablet PC development again. For those of you who don't know, Josh developed Tablet Outlook. looking forward to seeing Josh at windows Anywhere.
Getting excited about Tablet PC development again
Getting excited about Tablet PC development again
Monday, January 24, 2005
Where to buy used Tablet PC's
I’ve received some questions from people about where to buy used Tablet PC’s. Here are some pointers.
1) Check the refurbs available from manufacturers
2) Stay away from eBay, unless your comfortable buying computers over eBay.
3) Checkout the For Sale forum on http://www.tabletpcbuzz.com/
4) Don’t buy 1st gen models. They are too slow. Stay away from models with processors less than 1ghz. Look for Centrino.
5) Always ask the seller if the software comes with it and always ask about scratches on the screen, and warranty status.
Sunday, January 23, 2005
The best thing that could happen to Tablet PC's
In my opinion, the best thing that could happen to Tablet PC’s is price reduction. Get the price at an attractive level ($1500 or lower) and the public will take a serious look. The reason my kids don’t use Tablet PC’s in our homeschool is that they are too expensive.
Software is important and ink-enabling existing software is something that vendors should already be planning to do, but Tablet PC’s are successful because they can run any software that runs on XP anyway.
Just my opinion…
Windows Anywhere Conference
Are you planning on going to the Windows Anywhere conference? Tablet PC Buzz.com - Forum
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Glimmer of hope in her eyes
I posted earlier about the great news we received on Thursday about my daughter, Maggie.
There is a glimmer of hope in her eyes that we have not seen in close to two years.
As a father, I can't begin to tell you what that does to my heart.
Have a great weekend and try to unplug a little.
There is a glimmer of hope in her eyes that we have not seen in close to two years.
As a father, I can't begin to tell you what that does to my heart.
Have a great weekend and try to unplug a little.
The SlateGlove - a great accessory for the M1400
My next review on TabletPCBuzz.com will be on the SlateGlove. In my opinion its' one of the best accessories on the market for the Motion M1400. My favorite feature: being able to use it as a picture frame type of prop, something I desperately want to see more of in the slate market.
Watch for it in a couple of weeks.
Watch for it in a couple of weeks.
Friday, January 21, 2005
MSNBC - FCC chairman to resign Friday, CNBC confirms
xThink Calculator for the Tablet PC
This has quickly become one of my favorite apps for the Tablet PC. I'd love to see it and GoBinder integrated.
xThink Calculator
xThink Calculator
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Chance to win a Tablet PC during Microsoft Windows Anywhere
So, you've been looking for a tablet PC, but having a little trouble finding the money: well, Microsoft Windows Anywhere maybe your answered prayer.
What Is New in Tablet PCs? - Chance to win a Tablet PC during Microsoft Windows Anywhere
What Is New in Tablet PCs? - Chance to win a Tablet PC during Microsoft Windows Anywhere
Some fantastic news concerning my daughter
My 8 year old daughter, Maggie, has been fighting a cancerous brain tumor for over a year and a half. I won't recount everything here, but the tumor has proven to be very resistive against both brain surgery and chemo.
In late October, we went to Pittsburgh for her to have a gamma knife surgery.
Maggie just had her first MRI since October, and it showed a 50-75% reduction in size. The treatment still has 3-4 more months to go, so it looks very hopeful that the entire tumor will be gone in a couple of months.
You can read more about Maggie here.
In late October, we went to Pittsburgh for her to have a gamma knife surgery.
Maggie just had her first MRI since October, and it showed a 50-75% reduction in size. The treatment still has 3-4 more months to go, so it looks very hopeful that the entire tumor will be gone in a couple of months.
You can read more about Maggie here.
Another Tablet user goes slate - The Tablet PCs Weblog - tabletpcs.weblogsinc.com
Marc Orchant linked up to my entry about selling my M200 and going to the TC1100. Interesting points coming up. What do you think?
Another Tablet user goes slate - The Tablet PCs Weblog - tabletpcs.weblogsinc.com
Another Tablet user goes slate - The Tablet PCs Weblog - tabletpcs.weblogsinc.com
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Jib Jab's Second Term on Yahoo!
If you have not seen JibJab's videos, you have to check this out. They are hilarious, regardless of your political persuasion.
Jib Jab's Second Term on Yahoo!
Jib Jab's Second Term on Yahoo!
Monday, January 17, 2005
monkey methods: Bill Gates Strikes a Pose for Teen Beat Photospread, 1983
You gotta check these out!
monkey methods: Bill Gates Strikes a Pose for Teen Beat Photospread, 1983
monkey methods: Bill Gates Strikes a Pose for Teen Beat Photospread, 1983
What's missing in your current apps?
Of the applications currently installed on your Tablet PC, what do you use the most that is not ink-enabled? What feature of that application would you want ink-enabled? What value would it bring you?
If you don't have a Tablet PC, what you love to have ink-enabled?
If you don't have a Tablet PC, what you love to have ink-enabled?
Special GoBinder pricing announced!
In conjunction with the just released New King James Version Bible for the Tablet PC by Nelson Bibles and Zoe Technologies, Agilix has announced a limited time offer for new users of GoBinder.
Students will receive $10.00 off the normal price of $49.95: $39.95.Non-students will receive $25.00 off the normal price of $79.95: $54.95. This special pricing is valid through 2/28/05.
So, how do you take advantage of this special offer? Go to http://www.gobinder.com/ and download the trial. Then go to http://www.tabletbible.com/ and download and import the free New King James Version Bible. Look for the coupon code and instructions in the Front Cover folder of the Bible.
Students will receive $10.00 off the normal price of $49.95: $39.95.Non-students will receive $25.00 off the normal price of $79.95: $54.95. This special pricing is valid through 2/28/05.
So, how do you take advantage of this special offer? Go to http://www.gobinder.com/ and download the trial. Then go to http://www.tabletbible.com/ and download and import the free New King James Version Bible. Look for the coupon code and instructions in the Front Cover folder of the Bible.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Getting rid of my M200
I'm getting rid of my Toshiba M200 Tablet PC. No, I have not fallen out of love with tablets - completely the opposite.
I was using the M200 more as a laptop and less as a tablet pc. I got a used TC1100 for testing purposes and found myself gravitating more and more to it rather than my M200. Sure the M200 is more powerful, but the flexability and design of the TC1100 can't be beat. It has a great keyboard - and it comes off.
All in all, I've found that I enjoy my tablet experience more with the TC1100 than with the M200. I use the pen more; I use it as a slate more; I take it with me to church more. Its' smaller, lighter, and smoother.
So, if anyone is interested in a used M200 (about a year old) with 1gb of ram, a port replicator, and an extra battery, shot me an email: rob at zoeinc.com
I was using the M200 more as a laptop and less as a tablet pc. I got a used TC1100 for testing purposes and found myself gravitating more and more to it rather than my M200. Sure the M200 is more powerful, but the flexability and design of the TC1100 can't be beat. It has a great keyboard - and it comes off.
All in all, I've found that I enjoy my tablet experience more with the TC1100 than with the M200. I use the pen more; I use it as a slate more; I take it with me to church more. Its' smaller, lighter, and smoother.
So, if anyone is interested in a used M200 (about a year old) with 1gb of ram, a port replicator, and an extra battery, shot me an email: rob at zoeinc.com
Working Smart: Memo to Microsoft: Windows Marketing Department
Michael Hyatt has some very interesting takes on the codenames that Apple and Microsoft employ. Its' never occured to me before - worth a read.
Working Smart: Memo to Microsoft: Windows Marketing Department
Working Smart: Memo to Microsoft: Windows Marketing Department
switching to Macs
I'm starting to read of more reports of people planning to switch to a Mac. Last night, I read of Mike Hyatt considering a switch. Thoughts?
Mac switching
Mac switching
Friday, January 14, 2005
Streamload
PDF Annotator
Finally, a PDF Annotation that lets you annote PDF's in Digital Ink. So far, an impressive app.
PDF Annotator
PDF Annotator
The Student Tablet PC: MindManager - Part 2
Great Article on Mind Mapping by fellow MVP Trevor Claiborne
The Student Tablet PC: MindManager - Part 2
The Student Tablet PC: MindManager - Part 2
NewsFactor Network - Data Management - Will Desktop Search Put Your Privacy at Risk?
NewsFactor Network - Tech Trends - Texas Files Suit Against Spammers
MSNBC - Teen Web editor drives Apple to court action
Incremental Blogger: More math practice
For those looking for Tablet PC app to help their kids learn math and algebra, check out Loren Heiney's app: Math Practice.
Incremental Blogger: More math practice
Incremental Blogger: More math practice
No More Internet for Them
Saw this on Mike Wendland's blog.. I personally don't think the trend will last - but the industry has to do something.
No More Internet for Them
No More Internet for Them
Tablet PC Buzz.com - Motion Bluetooth Keyboard reviewed
Read my review of Motion's Bluetooth Keyboard.Tablet PC Buzz.com
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
NKJV for Tablet PC's now available
It took me about 40 hours of work, but I finally finished it! The New King James Version of the Bible (by Nelson Bibles) is now available on www.TabletBible.com . It is specially formatted with wide margins for note taking. GoBinder or PlanPlus is required for using it. Its' free!
This is a great thing for Tablet PC's. Thomas Nelson Publishers is the first major publisher to release their text freely for use on the Tablet PC. There are normally substantial royalty and licensing fees involved.
This is a great thing for Tablet PC's. Thomas Nelson Publishers is the first major publisher to release their text freely for use on the Tablet PC. There are normally substantial royalty and licensing fees involved.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Live from Bill Gates keynote at CES
The line to get in was soooo long. About to start. The audience is pumped.
Rob Bushway
Zoe Technologies
719-272-4045
Rob Bushway
Zoe Technologies
719-272-4045
