The Mobile Technology Show #4
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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!
jkOnTheRun video review of the TabletKiosk eo
Treo 700W AKU2 ROM update-Push Email
Music: Ambient Technology
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