The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a budget friendly laptop that should handle basic computing …
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PalmSource to Switch to Linux
PalmSource is to create a new version of the Palm OS with Linux at its core, the company said today after announcing a plan to buy Chinese phone software company China MobileSoft (CMS). Looks like Palm is “pulling an Apple”. Just like Mac OS X is running on top of UNIX, Palm is developing a new OS based on Linux. Originally published on Pocketnow on December 8, 2004. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow …
Continue readingNextlink Bluespoon AX
WHAT’S HOT The Bluespoon AX extends Nextlink’s lead as the most advanced bluetooth headset by not only being smaller and lighter than the previous smallest Bluetooth headset (Nextlink’s Bluespoon Digital), but also adding excellent features such as ear-switching capabilities, replaceable battery, significantly increased range/reception, and mini-USB port for recharging. What’s that? You want more? Well, the price is also going to be less than a 3rd of the cost of the Bluespoon Digital and …
Continue readingMotorola MPx receives FCC approval
It looks like commercial launch of Motorola MPx is very near because new FCC approval of Motorola MPx is available and it includes also new version of usuer manual. If anyone is still interested in the Motorola MPx, take a look at the FCC site and search for Grantee Code: GKR Product Code: MPX001. Originally published on Pocketnow on December 6, 2004. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingThe First imate JAMs to Leave Dubai
Mark Morrow at Howard Forums has just recieved two out of 35 imate JAM Pocket PC Phones to leave customs in Dubai. See his post for some great pictures. Yes, I’m jealous, but I don’t want the arabic version he’s got. Originally published on Pocketnow on December 3, 2004. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingKiller Apps For The Pocket PC
Pocket PC Thoughts has posted a great article listing some killer applications for the Pocket PC. This article features what I think are killer applications for the Pocket PC. They range from system management utilities to very slick applications that allow you to do cool things whilst “on the go”. This is the kind of stuff that Pocket PC’s were made for I reckon! ( Gaming aside of course! ) I’m not sure why an …
Continue readingTog’s Ten Most Wanted Design Bugs
Bruce Tognazzini has posted a list of his top ten most persistent design bugs in personal computing. Welcome to the Over the Hill Gang, design bugs that have been around so long that we’ve begun to think of them as folk heros. However, the usual requirement for turning a public enemy into a folk hero is death, not longevity, and so it should be for these worthies: Their executions are long overdue. These bugs aren’t …
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