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Microsoft courts startups to build the next big Windows Mobile app

Microsoft courts startups to build the next big Windows Mobile appWiMO is a flop...In fact instead of calling it Windows Mobile, you should take a clue from me, and call it WiMO. It at least sounds cool, and it may buy a market share point or two, Just so long...

Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, WM 6.5, limelight, big Windows Mobile app, Windows Mobile app, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., mobile, iWindows, Apple Inc., WiMo, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-14

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HP Pavilion dv7-3065dx

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. Any low-end desktop replacement must cut some corners on its way to providing a serviceable multimedia experience at an approachable price. At $729,...

Tags: Desktops, DVD, Hewlett-Packard Co., dv7, HP Pavilion, desktop replacement, desktop

Product reviews 2009-11-25

Apple to Verizon: 'Can your phone and your network do that?'

The REAL way the commercials should go...caller: Did you get the email I sent you?iPhone user: Well, it was downloading, then the phone dropped to EDGE speed again and I'm still waiting for it to finish.caller: Well, why don't I ju...iPhone user: Hello? Hello? caller calls back: I guess your...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, network, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Apple iPhone, iPhone User, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Admob: Droid and Android army make big browsing splash

I don't see how....Palm is going to survive in this market. The iPhone vs Android will be interesting to watch however.Android is still milles away from the iPhoneAfter looking at the few Android phones in the market, I can tell you that without a doubt, the Android is competition for...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, RIM BlackBerry, Droid, phone

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

iPhone - is it a good tool for traveling business people?

yes- hmmmm....You're right Dan. Droid? Then you can have google navigation and we'll be able to find a better restaurant in NYC than the worlds busiest Korean :p Maybe those nice people @ 451 will buy you one ;)Thanks for the thoughtOne issue with the current Android V2 phones is...

Tags: Smart phones, calendar issue, tool, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

HP Envy 15-1050nr

A big brother to HP's 13-inch Envy 13, this upscale 15-inch model crams more computing power into a midsize laptop than anyone outside of Alienware's m15x. And while that system is a 10-pound monster, the Envy 15 manages to be both slim and reasonably lightweight, partially by ditching the internal...

Tags: Blu-ray, Notebooks, DVD, Branding, Consumer electronics, Envy 15, Hewlett-Packard Co., laptop computer

Product reviews 2009-11-19

Microsoft shares a few tidbits on IE9 and (lots) more on Silverlight 4

Safari? What Safari ? :-)http://www.tgdaily.com/software-features/39495-safari-4-beta-first-browser-to-hit-100-score-in-acid3-testI know, Steve doesn't like Apple but you're supposed to be a journalist? ;-)Google chrome?IE like Microsoft is stumbling around in a new ecosystem in which spending thousands of dollars is not an option.Plus, it locks you into a insecure OS platform with...

Tags: Web browsers, Scripting languages, Spell Check, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Internet Explorer, HTML5, JavaScript, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons

Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...

Tags: Numbering, Microsoft Office, Office MVP, ribbon, Microsoft Word

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Apple contemplating free, ad-supported iPhone?

Apple has no tasteOh, wait, no, that was Microsoft that had no taste because there are Windows 7 desktop themes available that have images of Coke cans in them. Isn't that right tigertank? For some reason that I can't wait to hear, this move by Apple, however, is very tasteful.Cue...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Android army keeps growing as Dell enlists; Will the mobile OS war follow PC history?

Well, this is exactly what MS wanted to do with Win Mobile - that fizzled.I think that was mostly due to that fact that Win Mobile was is so bad.But, Android is the real thing, and is a great OS, to the point that nobody is even talking about Win...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Manufacturing, Operating systems, PC, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Corp., Win Mobile, mobile, operating system, manufacturer

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Is Windows 7 a Mac OS X wannabe? That explains why I like it

no, it looks like kde but doesn't have it's functionalityjust put kde 3.5. with transparent taskbar and crystal theme and you got what win7 looks like.and kde 3.5. was way older than vista and 7.So it IS about pride after all?To Apple fans it is always important who copied who....

Tags: Operating systems, TRANSPARENCY, Apple Mac OS, task bar, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

How fast can remote monitoring move?

Ler's use mu computer and my iPhoneMay sound nuts, but my notebook mine happens to be a Mac and my iPhone have the ability to work with a lot of medical devices - IF the makers build the connectors and write the software.I can enter my blood sugars on an...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Smart phones, Doc, monitoring, patient, computer, EKG, phone, Apple iPhone, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Xobni expands to include enterprise but where are Web, Mobile and even Mac versions

Search tools more than important!!!Good that mostly everbody knows that in business life nothing works without e-mail and even that important is a reliable and fast search tool for Outlook! One of those is Lookeen It has so many features which lighten your work that is amazing. It works with...

Tags: Groupware, Microsoft Office, Mail.app, Entourage, Web, Xobni, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Macintosh, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Smartphone wars; one platform will never rule them all

UbuntuThere are enough potential customers out there, and enough open source software available for potential OS builders that you don't really need that much market share to remain vital.Mac OS has only a fraction of the entire computer market and Ubuntu only has a fraction of Mac OS's market share....

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Operating systems, Smartphone, phone, smart phone, Apple Inc., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

News to know: iPhone; Win 7 upgrade answers; Psystar; SOA; Google

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions Dion Hinchcliffe: Are the iPhone and social networks making...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., SOA, Microsoft Corp., Psystar, Photograph, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-26

Windows 7 will shine in medicine

not convinced by touchI have a touch phone & a tablet.Frankly, never use the tablet, use keyboarded machines instead, and hanker for a phone with buttons again and not a slide phone.If you want to try to look cool, I can understand having one, but really, they are pretty awkward...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Startrek, Microsoft Windows 7, tablet, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Samsung Intrepid (Sprint)

The Samsung Intrepid made its debut at CTIA Fall 2009 as Sprint's first Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone. Admittedly, we weren't particularly impressed by the handset's drab and slightly plasticky design when we saw it at the show but now that we've had some time to get to know the device,...

Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Handhelds, Sprint Communications, Samsung Intrepid, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., touch screen

Product reviews 2009-10-22

Is the Google Android platform the upcoming smartphone of choice?

Android will winThe ATT exclusive and the other closed Apple policies for iPhone have kept the door open and now Google is in. The fact that Goole is behind it and that all the phone mfgs. and carriers will be using it bodes well for quick adoption and a buzzing...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Google Android, Google Inc., phone, carrier, operating system, Apple iPhone, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Android opens doors for Google's next-gen search, ads and tools

There's no question that there's been some pretty astounding growth around Android, Google's open-source mobile phone operating system. A year ago, there was only one Android device out there - the T-Mobile G-1. Today, Android is powering 12 devices in 26 countries with 32 carriers - and there's more on...

Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Google Android, Phone, Mobile, Smart Phone, Tool, Carrier, Android, Advertising & Promotion, Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-16

Should Google spin Android into a foundation?

I know that's supposed to be Hari Seldonbut it looks like the wacko from Heaven's Gate.RE: Should Google spin Android into a foundation?They should just turn Android into the funny car of smartphone OSes. Just smart whip the OS into so many variations that nobody will recognize it. ...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Cellular phones, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-15