The Mobile Technology Show #5

(MP3 - 37.5 MB- 71min)

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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.

4. Lack of mouse emulation.

5. Price point is too high.
Treo 700W updater (Palm website)

Sprite Back-up for 700W (free)

Treo 700P (Palm Website)

New Inking Functions in Vista (Craig Pringle)

New Sony U Device (jkOnTheRun)

UMPC Reviews

PC Magazine

CIO Today

The Washington Post

The Seattle Times

The New York Times

Business Week Online

The Wall Street Journal

Music: Ambient Technology

(Music can be found at www.magnatunes.com)

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