Archive for ‘April, 2008’

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Apr30

Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 Webcam Took Pretty Good Conference Videos

by todd on April 30th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices

I bought a Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 notebook webcam last year (device on the right in the photo above). Its video and audio quality is good. However, the mounting clip is awful. It fits on the top of most notebook LCD lids, but is otherwise useless. So, I bought the newer Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 notebook webcam […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr29

Starbucks WiFi Changes

by todd on April 29th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices

This is a bit dated. But, since I tend to use WiFi at Starbucks now and then, I wanted to make a note for myself to remember where I read this Starbucks blog item about its WiFi hotspot program since they don’t seem to have permalinks for individual blog items. Check out the March 25, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr27

HYmini Handheld Wind/Solar Generator: Does it Actually Work?

by todd on April 27th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices

The Hymini is a handheld wind power generator. There is also an optional solar panel that can be used with it. The company behind both products claims in recharge personal electronic products such as cell phones and MP3 players. The devices look reasonably priced. The wind generator is US$49.95 and the solar panel is $24.99. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr24

Emeril Lagasse’s Mobile Friendly Site

by todd on April 24th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices

I had a Banana Foster Cream Pie for dessert as part of my lunch the other day and didn’t know what it was. Searching for the term on the web led to famed TV chef Emeril Lagasse’s website. And, what do you know, it has a mobile friendly version. This was important since I was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr24

Ubuntu 8.04 is Out But Waiting for 8.10 (Ibex)

by todd on April 24th, 2008 at 6:22 am
Posted In: Mobile Devices

I was just reading the article about the release of Ubuntu Linux 8.04 over on Arstechnica… The Heron has landed: Ubuntu 8.04 officially released …and this comment caught my eye: The next major version is Ubuntu 8.10, which is codenamed Intrepid Ibex and is scheduled for release in October. During the Intrepid Ibex development cycle, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr23

So Long Spot Watches, We Hardly Knew You

by todd on April 23rd, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices

Wow, just read this over on Engadget… SPOT watches, R.I.P.: 2004 – 2008 I still use my Suuntto n3i Spot watch everyday and subscribe to the service that lets me sync with Outlook’s calendar. According to Engadget the data service will continue on for my watch. I sure hope so since Microsoft just auto-renewed the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr22

Microsoft Research Shift: Finger Touch Technique for Pocket PCs

by todd on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile, Pocket PC/Phone Edition, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile

Microsoft Research Shift page This video demo comes from Microsoft Research. It illustrates how a Pocket PC designed to be used with a stylus can be used with a larger finger touching the screen using a technique they call Shift(not to be confused with the HTC Shift UMPC device). Looks like a good workaround for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr21

Tiny Twitter for Windows Mobile

by todd on April 21st, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices, Mobile Phones, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile, Pocket PC/Phone Edition, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile

Quick! Name a web service that is as flaky as a bowl of breakfast cereal that doesn’t seem to generate hate even though it seems to be down half the time. Did you say Twitter? I learned about Tiny Twitter from Mobility Site’s Jack Cook. There are versions for Windows Mobile (native code) and Java-enabled […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr20

Windows Mobile’s Weak Week View

by todd on April 20th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Posted In: Apple, Mobile Devices

What happens when a bunch of Windows Mobile enthusiasts (my fellow Windows Mobile MVPs) get together? Well, there’s a lot of talk about mobile devices (no surprise). And, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the Windows Mobile calendar gets a lot of discussion time since it is probably one of the most used applications on a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr19

The HTC Shift: So Close and Yet So Far

by todd on April 19th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices, Mobile Devices, Netbook, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile, Pocket PC/Phone Edition, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile

My old friend and fellow Mobile Devices MVP Arne Hess (the::unwired) brought an HTC Shift ultramobile running both Windows Vista and Windows Mobile to the MVP Summit this past week. You can see it above sitting beside my Dash smartphone and on top of my Apple MacBook. The Shift’s unique design using both Windows Vista […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr18

Gerado Dada Points to Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition Video Demo

by todd on April 18th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Posted In: Mobile Devices, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile

Gerado Dada points to a sleep inducing Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition (produced by marketing) video demo at… Windows Mobile 6.1 Video Demo (Standard Edition) Note that what is shown only applies to the non-touch Standard Edition devices. Professional Edition does not have any dramatic visible changes with Windows Mobile 6.1 on it.

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Apr17

Last Day of the MVP Summit

by todd on April 17th, 2008 at 3:21 am
Posted In: Mobile Devices, Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile

It’s the last day of the Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Summit. It was great syncing up in person with the other Windows Mobile MVPs and Microsoft Windows Mobile team. Lots of good information was exchanged this week. This morning we have two keynote presentations by Steve Ballmer and Ray Ozzie to look forward to. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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