matthew miller

ZDNet Resources

• sort by:
• Relevance
• Date
• Popularity

MobileTechRoundup show #191; Lenovo, Kindle updates, Palm Pre

motr_cover.jpg James helped kick off MobileTechRoundup show #191 by talking a bit about smartbooks and Lenovo's purchase and setup of their Lenovo Mobile group that they previously sold in 2003. If you own an Amazon Kindle you will be pleased to know there is a firmware update...

Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Lenovo Group Ltd., Palm Inc., Palm Pre, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-28

Review: HTC HD2 raises the bar for Windows Mobile devices

While Windows Mobile fans like myself are very pleased with the HTC Touch Pro2 there hasn't been as much excitement around a Microsoft smartphone as we have seen with the HTC HD2 for quite some time. People are enthusiastic about its release due to the 1GHz Snapdragon processor, capacitive display,...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Mobile Applications, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-26

Image Gallery: The HTC HD2 is the best Windows Mobile device

There hasn't been a lot of excitement in the Windows Mobile space for quite some time, but the HTC HD2 pushes the limits of the OS with a capacitive display, multi-touch support, Windows Mobile 6.5 improvements and more. The device's main distinguishing feature is the large 4.3 inch 800x480 pixel...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, product photos, screenshots, htc, windows mobile, microsoft, Matthew Miller

Image galleries 2009-11-26

Sorry Kindle owners, the new firmware still doesn't support local public libraries

A few months ago I wrote about the fact that the Amazon Kindle did not support local public library offerings through Overdrive while the Sony Reader did. Since then we have seen the Barnes & Noble Nook and other ebook readers appear that all support local public library content. Local...

Tags: Firmware, Amazon Kindle, E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-25

fring announces free Skype video calling from Symbian smartphones

One of the VoIP applications I have loaded on several devices is fring and I was pleased to read today that Skype and fring video calls are now supported on select Symbian S60 devices. fring video is currently supported on the Nokia X6, N97 mini, N97, 5800, N95, N95 8G...

Tags: Smart Phone, Video Call, Skype Technologies S.A., Symbian Inc., Fring, Fring Video, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Review: Who needs a PND when you have CoPilot Live 8 on an HTC HD2?

Earlier this summer I posted on the release of CoPilot Live 8 for Google Android and loaded it up on my T-Mobile G1 to evaluate for a full review. A ton of new devices came shooting across my desk and I never had the chance to finish my review of...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., T-Mobile G1, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Image Gallery: CoPilot Live 8 on the HTC HD2

The HTC HD2 has a fabulous 4.3 inch high resolution display that takes up most of the device. Thus, loading up a GPS navigation application and testing it out makes perfect sense. CoPilot Live 8 was preloaded on the HD2 and with a reasonable cost of only $35 you can't...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Video, HTC HD2, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, screenshots, htc, gps, navigation, windows mobile, Matthew Miller

Image galleries 2009-11-23

Windows Mobile is better than you think

Regular readers here know that I am a fan of the Windows Mobile operating system, even though that is not necessarily a popular opinion since it isn't the flashiest and newest OS. I have talked about the strengths of Windows Mobile quite a bit and was pleased to see my...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, James, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Marketing, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Did HTC address Windows Mobile 6.5's initial shortcomings?

I understood that Windows Mobile 6.5 was going to be a fairly minor update to bridge the gap between WM 6.1 and 7, but as I stated in my Windows Mobile 6.5 review I found too many things still missing from the update that I expected to see even with...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Hands on with new Roku Channel Store; is cable TV still worth the cost?

I've been testing out the Roku HD-XR and just this last weekend was sent some beta bits for their newly announced Roku Channel Store. The Roku Channel Store is available via a software update on all three Roku players, the Roku SD, Roku HD original, and Roku HD-XR. After the...

Tags: Cable Television, Roku Inc., Roku Channel Store, Cable, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Memory, Flash Memory, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Want to see the HTC HD2? Join me at the PSHUG meeting next Tuesday

One of the benefits about writing about mobile phones is that I get the opportunity to play with a LOT of cool devices for a few weeks at a time. Years ago I was a regular attendee to the monthly Puget Sound Handheld User Group PSHUG meetings, but life as...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Benefits, Cellular Phones, Telecom & Utilities, Human Resources, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-21

MobileTechRoundup show #190; Should we call them Pocket PCs again?

I spent a couple of days at the Microsoft Mobius event here in Seattle, but couldn't share much of what was discussed on MobileTechRoundup show #190 due to NDA agreements. However, each attendee did receive an HTC HD2 from HTC so I shared a few thoughts about that device. As...

Tags: MobileTechRoundup, High Tech Computer Corp., PC, Pocket PC, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Music, photos, and weather are beautiful, fluid experiences on the HTC HD2

I posted a quick first impressions of the HTC HD2 yesterday, but as I was commuting home on the train I had a chance to spend more time with the media capabilities of the device and wanted to share a few thoughts and a video with you. As you can...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Photograph, Music, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Hands-on with the T-Mobile Samsung Behold II Google Android smartphone

I took a look at the Samsung Behold last year and as you may recall this is a high end feature phone with a high resolution camera. When I initially heard that T-Mobile was going to launch the Behold II in the Fall I didn't think much about it since...

Tags: Smart Phone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., T-Mobile, Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Image Gallery: A look at the T-Mobile Samsung Behold II Google Android device

T-Mobile was the first US carrier to sell a Google Android device and with the Behold II they now have four different models in their lineup. The Behold II is a full touchscreen device with Samsung TouchWiz user interface loaded on it. The Behold II has a 3.2 inch AMOLED...

Tags: Touch Screen, Device, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Behold II, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, product photos, android, google, samsung, t-mobile, Matthew Miller

Image galleries 2009-11-19

Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date

We wrapped up the Mobius 2009 event last night and since we spent most of the time talking about topics under NDA there isn't much of anything I can share with your at this time. I recommend you check out Jason Dunn's post on his new Windows Phone Thoughts site...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Office Mobile 2010 beta for Windows Mobile available now for free

Good news for enterprise users of Windows Mobile devices comes to us today at the Mobius 2009 event. Microsoft announced the beta release of Office Mobile 2010 that is available now in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. I just downloaded it on my new HTC HD2 and will put together...

Tags: Touch Screen, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Office, Beta, Microsoft Windows, Keyboards, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Monitors & Displays, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Sony Reader Daily Edition now available for pre-order

Back in August Sony announced the Reader Daily Edition with WiFi and 3G wireless support, along with a touch interface. Today, Sony announced that the Sony Reader Daily Edition can be pre-ordered over on the Sony Style store for $399.99 with shipping scheduled for December through January. by Matthew Miller

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Reader, 3G, Wireless LANs, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Opera Mobile 10 beta for Windows Mobile now available

I was a bit surprised when Opera launched the public beta of Opera Mobile 10 first for Symbian devices since we have seen this browser always launch on Windows Mobile touchscreen devices in the past. Good news for all of you touchscreen Windows Mobile owners though as Opera announced the...

Tags: Touch Screen, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Opera Software ASA, Beta, Keyboards, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Monitors & Displays, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Components, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-18

eReader for Google Android now available

I am an ebook fan and like to have the same software across multiple platforms, which is why my preferred reader has been Mobipocket for a couple of years. eReader has been expanding on devices and just launched their Google Android software so now I am going to go all...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, eReader, E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-18