Archos 9 soon in USA

We may see the Archos 9 TabletPC in this Christmas list of many of us. According to a Press Release,  it will be sold in USA this fall.

The ARCHOS 9 features the new Z515 Intel® processor, Microsoft Windows 7® Operating system and an integrated multimedia platform that uses WiFi 802.11b/g connection and Bluetooth 2.1 for extremely fast computing anywhere, anytime.

This small Tablet PC has one of the most appealing designs that I have seen later.

           

Oracle, the new king?

Oracle stock price is going up since May when Oracle announced that it bought Sun Microsystems, one of the biggest distributors and makers of Linux and the creator of Open Office the biggest competitor against Microsoft Office.

[Read more]

           

Windows 7 for just $49

Microsoft is offering the update to Windows 7 with a 50% off and free shipping! The whole list of 12 stores offerings this deal can be found here.

           

Intel Graphic Drivers for Windows 7

Intel has started to release officially the graphic chipset drivers for Windows 7. Here is the link for Windows 7 RC1 82945G Express Chipset, one of the most used in UMPC and Tablet PCs (Used in the Fujitsu P1610).

           

Samsung will use Nvidia chips

The coming soon N510 Netbook from Samsung will use a Nvidia chip. What’s the gain? 1080p support is not enough?

"The Netbook term was created by Intel to define a segment offering a limited experience, but with Ion you don’t have those same limitations," Nvidia’s Haas said. "These systems can handle mainstream gaming, HD video, and new GPU-powered applications. You might as well call them notebooks, because that’s what they are."

Via: CNET News

           

HTC Sense

HTC Sense is a visual fantasy with an added little bit of better functionality. There are rumors that it will be released for current G1.

           

Fujitsu ST6012 Tablet PC Pictures

To me, the Fujitsu ST6012 is one of the best looking slate tablet pc released in the last few years. From the point of view of Hardware is not bad either. The only point I don’t like is the price. Come on! Is this an Apple?! $2000!? $2579!? have they heard about the reception?!

Any way, GotBeMobile has posted some really good pictures of this Tablet PC.

Except for still feeling a little sluggish, I have not lacked for anything. From an integrated SD card slot to PC card slot to a 1280 x 800 screen, I have not experienced any compromises in going slate mode with the ST6012.

           

Protected by Microsoft Security Essentials

Yes, I installed Microsoft Security Essentials Beta. It’s too early for an educated opinion. Testing an AV is not easy unless you have a private Zoo full of Virus and Spyware.

Still, I scanned my PC and it found two issues. One of them is a version of VNC that I use to remotely assist some clients. So even when there is some risk I would call this a false alarm in my particular case. The other one was a legit one.

Here are some screen shots of the program in full action.

[Read more]

           

Microsoft announces free antivirus beta program

Microsoft will make available a Beta of it’s new Antivirus software next week.

A beta of MSE will be available in English and Brazilian Portuguese for public download on June 23, 2009 for the first 75,000 users. This is a target number, but Microsoft is willing to increase it if necessary.

MSFN - Microsoft announces free antivirus, limited public beta

           

Mobile Reporting Kit

Blogging has became a way of life for many and when this happens you have to become creative and like in any other job arm yourself with a set of tools that will allow you to be the best. Because that’s what is it about. People pay you for blogging because you are the best or at least one of the best.

My fellow blogger Steve from UMPCPortal has posted a very good article about his experiences streaming live video for his blog. It’s really interesting to see how he has managed to create a fully portable/mobile solution using an UMPC.

I spent some time testing different webcams, microphones and configurations and have come up with a 2KG setup that will allow you to do live, mobile broadcasting over Ustream with reasonable quality. The total cost of the solution is under $1000 and the setup can not only be used for live streaming but can be used as a complete Ultra Mobile live blogging solution.

[Read more]

           

Palm Pre full review

Julie at  Gadgeteer has spent a week using the Palm Pre and with that experience has prepared the most complete review I have read lately about this device.

My Palm Pre is going back to Sprint. Probably tomorrow. I like it, but I just don’t love it. I had high hopes for it that haven’t quite been met and the carrier coverage in my area doesn’t really make me want to switch away from AT&T right now. As far as the actual device is concerned, I guess I have my standards set too high. Like new gadgeteer contributor Bryan Sherman and I talked about the other day, I need to quit wishing for some new end all be all device to come on the market because it’s probably never going to happen and I’m likely never going to be satisfied.

What would make me satisfied with the Pre? A metal body, better slider mechanism, MicroSD card slot, better macro mode for pix, video recording capability, GSM version and physical buttons on the front that allow you to answer / end a call.

[Read more]

           

Mini Cap 7 using W7

Here is a short video where you can see the Mini Cap 7 using Windows 7.

           

Mini Cap 7, performance

I have been running some performance tests in the Ruvo Mini Cap 7. The machine out performs many of the Netbooks and UMPC currently in the market, I would say easily.

[Read more]

           

The Archos9 the first UMPC with W7

So far The Archos 9 is the first UMPC announced with W7. A complete different picture than when Vista was about to be released. It’s like OEMs are being very cautious this time.

Unlike its predecessors, which are basic touchscreen internet media tablets, the Archos9 is a touch tablet that can run a full computer OS. It also features a built-in webcam, 120GB of memory, full touch support, an external mic, streo speakers, and a toggled-on optical trackpad and an on-screen keyboard, and will be available in Europe this October—around the same time as Windows 7’s release—for €450 ($635).

Via | Gizmodo Australia

           

Handwriting recognition for Android

Yes, VisionObjects has developed what I believe is the first handwriting recognition software for Android: MyScript.