Len returns after a short time where he was out of commission with a back injury. In show #6, Len discusses the new Sony “micro-pc” announcement and runs downs the specs. He also discusses the launch of the Treo 700P and the Motorola Q. Yes, the Q has finally arrived. And for only $199 with a 2-year agreement.
Tablet-Kiosk launches a recall for the early EO shipments. A faulty battery drain issue causes the recall and TabletKiosk offers a 25% discount on accessories for effected buyers.
Next, Len announces the launch of the iMate JasJam and, finally, the availability of the Motorola Q on the Verizon Network. Briefly, Len discusses Netflix and their plan to offer downloads some time this year and Earthlink’s winning the bid for wifi service for the city of New Orleans.
Host, Len Egan, is finally back after a months’ time. Show #5 begins with a discussion regarding Palm’s ROM update for the Treo 700W, as well as the announced launch of the 700P on the Sprint Network. Then Len discusses Craig Pringle’s blog posts detailing the enhancements that are built into Windows Vista that will make inking a better experience for all of us. Len also discusses some leaked information about a new Sony mobile device-VGN-UX180P. This device is an ultraportable much like the origami devices. However, the Sony U has a sliding keyboard. That is what may set this device apart from the first generation Origami devices. Sighted is jkOnTheRun for having some leaked pictues of the Sony device. Finally, there is an analysis of the many reviews that came out last week panning the UMPC devices, particularly the Samsung Q1.
Most reviewers cited the following flaws with Origami:
1. No integrated keyboard.
2. Short battery life.
3. Windows XP doesn’t render correctly on 800 X 480 resolution.
I know…I am a horrible human being! It has been over two weeks since the last show. Work, my kids’ baseball and softball games, and umpiring high school softball has kept me sooo busy that I can’t think straight.
However, I am producing #5 now and will post it in the next couple of days. Topics, you ask? Origami gets panned, the 700P coming to Sprint, What is new for Tablet users in Vista, A new Sony U? Those topics and more, coming your way, so stay tuned!
Len is back with show number 4 after a two week hiatus.
Len begins the show discussing a free beta from MSNBC.com that will allow users of certain mobile phone devices (Treo 700W, Audiovox XV6700, etc.) to view mobile MSNBC content on their device. Watch video, The Today show, listen to audio news right on your mobile device.
Next, Len mentions the interesting and informative video review by James Kendrick (of jkOnTheRun fame) illustrating the TabletKiosk eo. James had the device for three days and put it through some paces. Fortunately for us, James shared his findings with his readers.
Next we learn about the manual for the TabletKiosk eo available in PDF format. It is entitled “Laptop Extension”.
Len also gives us some additional information regarding the Treo 700P launch which will be released sometime between May 15 and May 28.
We learn that the US Census Bureau has made the largest purchase of Windows Mobile Devices to help with the 2010 census. The deal between the Florida based Harris Corporation and HTC is rumoured to be a 5-year deal for around $600 million.
Len also discusses Samsung’s YMP1 mobile media player and the fact that it is available for pre-order. What is you take on Mobile Video players. You like or no like?
Palm and Verizon Wireless announce (at last) the their AKU2 ROM update will be available in late April. This will finally allow true “push” email to be available for the Treo 700W. This should be a big help to corporate IT administrators.
Len also announces the public beta for Textmaker 2006 from Softmaker. Textmaker took the pocket pc community by storm three years ago and now they have a bigger and better version in the wings. If you are a heavy spreadsheet user, check this out!
We couldn’t even think of doing a show without some mention of the “Origami” or UMPC devices. Samsung has released some information regarding accessories that will be available for their upcoming Q1 device. They will include:
A keyboard
Car Mount
Optical Drive
Case options
An 8 Cell battery pack
Great to see accessories ready to go as we near the UMPC invasion soon to take place.
Last, but not least, Len discusses the new ultraportable devices announced (or at least leaked to Engadget) by Fujitsu. The P70S will have an 8.9 inch touchscreen with XP Tablet Edition and weigh in at only 2.18 lbs! What a nifty tablet. The T70S will eliminate the touchscreen but add a external optical drive and a dedicated graphics chip. Fujitsu sure seems to keep on the cutting edge!
Len returns after his glorious time in St. Thomas. On show number 3, he discusses briefly the book Now you know the Treo 770W. He also discusses the Nokia 9300 Communicator.
Later in the show, there is a discussion of the FCC approval for Samsung’s UMPC or “Origami” device-the Q1. Along the same line, there is a discussion relating to the announced pricing for the TabletKiosk “Origami” device. At $900, for the specs. outlined, is this too expensive given what similiarly spec’ed notebooks are currently costing?
Len mentioned the ROM update for the iMate JAMin device. The update provides AKU2 for Direct Push Email.
Finally, Len cries out “The Q is coming, the Q is coming”! The Motorola Q finally has a release date posted on the Motorola web site. Len outlines the specifications as a reminder for potential purchasers.
Sorry for no show for two weeks! I was in St. Thomas with my beautiful bride, Jen(without our kids). It was a grand and glorious time! Sun, fun, and fruity drinks.
Back to reality. I will post a show on the regularly scheduled time at week’s end.
I apologize for not having show #2 up yet. I planned on having it up this morning, but as the UPMC information was scheduled to record the show after the announcements. Look for the show tomorrow.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Mobile Technology Show with host Len Egan. In episode #1, we hear about Len’s background in Mobile Technology and what he plans for future shows.
Len discusses all the hullabaloo surrounding The Origami Project, apparently a campaign by Microsoft to introduce Ultra portable Mobile Devices that will allow the user to carry them with him or her at all times. Len looks at the various takes from various bloggers as well as the transcript from Bill Gates’ announcement of these “lifestyle computers” a year ago.
Next Len takes a look at the big Apple press conference from March 1 and how disappointing it was for most Apple enthusiasts. The discussion surrounds the three Apple announcements: The new Mac Mini, iPOD HiFi, and the iPOD leather case.
The discussion moves to the Axia 308 Pocket PC Phone, billed as the “Worlds Smallest Pocket PC Phone” running Windows Mobile 5. The phone sports quadband GSM/GPRS with EDGE, 802.11b Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, Windows Mobile 5, 1.3MP camera with flash, a full keypad, and a 2.2″ 262K-color QVGA touchscreen.
Lastly, Len talks about the recent release of Skype 2.0 for Pocket PC. He has downloaded the application and taken it for a spin on his Treo 700W. How does it sound? Find out during the show.
