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- Origami PC maker has to scribble 'wait'
- Origami PC maker has to scribble 'wait'If you can't waitBuy a Nokia 770.what can you expect from a windoze devicedelays and defects, just like its "OS"Taking bets on first origami virusSince it's out now I'm betting by...say...mid-July when the first exploit is out in the open.Any takers?LOL, nice stretcheach one...
- Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Unix, operating system, security, Linux, Origami PC, Internet, Microsoft Windows, virus
- Discussion threads 2006-05-01
- Samsung plans Origami PC launch
- Samsung plans Origami PC launchA good idea, but still pricyBring the price down to the $500 range and give it wireless networking (WiMAX would be awesome, but I'll settle for WiFi) and we can talk.It does look to be Bluetooth enabled, so I'll assume my bluetooth keyboard for my living...
- Tags: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Origami PC, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., PC
- Discussion threads 2006-04-14
- Reality check for the much-hyped Origami PC
- Reality check for the much-hyped Origami PCYes, the real inovation is with Nokia. Check it out.http://nokia770.com/"capable of running Windows XP " does not - "runs Windows XP"Today Vanity Fair runs Abramoff's article. I have not read the article yet but I understand Microsoft's relationship to Abramoff is not discussed. Abramoff,...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Corp., Abramoff, Microsoft Windows, Preston Gates, operating system, Origami PC
- Discussion threads 2006-03-09
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- IBM scientists create DNA computer chip
- IBM scientists and a collaborator from the California Institute of Technology have created a computer chip utilizing synthesized DNA molecules. The approach could pave the way to create tiny circuits that could form the basis of smaller, more powerful computer chips. The DNA acts as scaffolding where...
- Tags: Computer Chip, DNA, Scientist, Computer, IBM Corp., Chip, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Hardware, Chris Jablonski
- Blog posts 2009-08-18
- The ultra portable/subnotebook market continues to grow
- James, Kevin, and I just finished recording MobileTechRoundup podcast #135, which should go live soon, and we spent a fair amount of the show talking about the ultra portable PC/subnotebook market and how it has radically changed since the launch of the Asus EeePC last year. And according to the...
- Tags: ASUS, Mini-notebook, Ultramobile PC, Subnotebook, CNET UK, MSI Wind, Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Notebooks, Tablets, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Emerging Technologies, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2008-05-30
- (Photos: Willcom D4 runs with an Atom)
- (Photos: Willcom D4 runs with an Atom)What does UMPC Mean?According to this definition of UMPC. This device is not a UMPC. If you are going to use these stupid Acronym and expected to be treated as an intelligent author, at least know what you are talking about and...
- Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Tablets, photograph, ultramobile PC, PC, Touch Pack
- Discussion threads 2008-04-17
- Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stone
- Microsoft made it official on April 3: There will be no new reprieves for Windows XP (other than on Ultra Low-Cost PCs). Some customers and partners had been hoping the company might extend again the deadline for all PC makers to be allowed to preload Windows XP,...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., ULPC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Operating Systems, Software, Tablets, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Emerging Technologies, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-04-03
- HTC Shift
- Since their inception, UMPCs and other tiny Internet tablets have occupied an uncomfortable middle ground between smartphone and laptop--and an even more uncomfortable high ground when it came to price. The HTC Shift is no exception: the CDMA-equipped tablet offers push e-mail and mobile Web browsing like a smartphone and...
- Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Smart phones, Notebooks, Tablets, Handhelds, Cellular phones, HTC Shift, High Tech Computer Corp., ultramobile PC, laptop computer
- Product reviews 2008-03-21
- A closer look at the HTC Shift from Sprint
- A closer look at the HTC Shift from SprintWho needs / wants it?This market seems limited to me. The size puts it out of the cell phone arena and clearly it is larger than most PDA devices, so it next gets compared to laptops and tablets.In the laptop/tablet arena, it...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Tablets, laptop computer, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Sprint Communications, HTC Shift, closer look, Microsoft Windows XP, tablet
- Discussion threads 2008-03-20
- A closer look at the HTC Shift from Sprint
- I've been using an HTC Shift from Sprint for over a week now and as you can see in the more than 140 photos and screenshots found in my image gallery and quick and dirty post yesterday I have had a chance to try out most all aspects of the...
- Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Microsoft Windows Vista, Sprint Communications, HTC Shift, SnapVUE 1.8, A/C Adapter Brick, Origami Central Application, Keyboards, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Engineering, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2008-03-20
- News to know: AMD Spider; Patch day; Mac Pros; CES galore
- Notable headlines: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Hands-on with the AMD Spider - Phenom 9700, 790 chipset and Radeon 3850 graphics. Gallery right Christopher Dawson: Cheap PCs keep on coming...Good news for tight budgets Don't pay too much for memory upgrades ...
- Tags: Consumer Electronics Show, Enterprise Search, Larry Dignan, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sales Strategy, WiMAX, Desktops, Search, Sales, Wireless, Hardware
- Blog posts 2008-01-09
- Microsoft set to roll out 2.0 'Origami' pack for ultra-mobile PCs
- Microsoft set to roll out 2.0 'Origami' pack for ultra-mobile PCsCan you say "Terminal Services"?Think of a plumber, or anybody who comes to your house or business working off of a printed work order. They get their work order, make changes to the order if necessary, mark it complete, trigger...
- Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Microsoft Corp., ultramobile PC, Bloatfarm, hardware, PC
- Discussion threads 2008-01-08
- Asian Art. History, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Calligraphy and more. FREE first two chapters (Mobile)
- The illustrated book gives historical and cultural background of Asian Art. Introduces major styles, media, statues, buildings and artists. FREE first two chapters in the trial.Features Fully illustrated. Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. Add Bookmarks Text annotation...
- Tags: Cinema, Mobile, Biology, Architecture, Art
- Software downloads 2007-12-07
- Google's Android approach threatens no less than the personal computer itself
- Google's Android approach threatens no less than the personal computer itselfcrazy talkThis is a bunch of speculative hooey. No one wants to use applications on a tiny screen. Input is also a major problem.sipping the kool-ade or are you on the payroll?Oh come on, have you...
- Tags: Desktops, PRODUCTIVITY, Google Inc., Android, PC, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-11-05
- MTV punishes Microsoft for abandoning PlaysForSure
- MTV punishes Microsoft for abandoning PlaysForSureIt could be simple economics[B]It's hardly surprising that MTV has dumped its ‘Urge' music partnership with Microsoft and hooked up with RealNetworks and Verizon. What would you do if you got stabbed in the back?[/B]It could be simple economics, they stand to make more money...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Plays-For-Sure, PFS, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune, digital-rights management, PlaysForSure, MTV, Check!, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-23
- The next iPod will run OS X?
- The next iPod will run OS X?Microsoft should be punished for past behaviorI don't know how many of you have actually taken the time to read the transcripts from the Microsoft anti trust trial, but judging from the past comments from some of you sticking up for Microsoft, I'm sure...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Apple iPod, Apple Mac OS X, Protectionism, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-07-17
- Was Ohana the Microsoft kitchen client?
- Seattle Times Reporter Brier Dudley has an interesting follow-up to my blog post yesterday on the forthcoming Microsoft kitchen client.(And just for the record, from what I can tell, the kitchen client isn't a special version of Vista. It's more of a software layer that will "extend" Windows. Think of...
- Tags: Windows Live, Windows client, Vista, Corporate strategy, Code names
- Blog posts 2007-06-07
- Will Palm's Foleo sell?
- Will Palm's Foleo sell?Seems like a device inspired by the OLPC project.But, executives that hate dealing with a laptop and finding a place to plug in will love it. They do need to be able to edit power points, Word documents and spreadsheets.Too limited functionalityI would rather pay more for...
- Tags: PDAs, Notebooks, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Operating systems, Palm Inc., Palm Foleo, laptop computer, Palm Treo, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-05-30
- Microsoft's greatest hits: Tablet PC, UMPC, Zune, Surface Computing...
- Microsoft's greatest hits: Tablet PC, UMPC, Zune, Surface Computing...M$ hhad only duds latelyNone of the products M$ 'created' got any traction.That shows one thing: people need Linux based devices.ibm layoffs -http://www.ibmeye.com/periodic-ibm-layoffs-continue/Looks like they are doing the firing, under the radar.More Like Greatest MissesHaven't seen many tablet PC users....Zune Users...nope......Can you...
- Tags: Tablets, Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Notebooks, Operating systems, Surface Computing, Linux, Microsoft Corp., tablet PC, tablet, Microsoft Zune, deflection, PC, ultramobile PC
- Discussion threads 2007-05-30
- Original 'Origami' team moves to a new secret project
- Original 'Origami' team moves to a new secret project2nd gen ZunesI'd thing that a 2nd generation Zune, or Zune phone, Zune 'nano', etc is probably where they're headed.Another possibility: a purpose-built and small HTPC set-top that will deliver a full-blown Vista Home Premium (with it's Media Center functionality) into the...
- Tags: Team management, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), DVD, Consumer electronics, Microsoft Zune, team move, Origami, team
- Discussion threads 2007-02-02
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