February 19, 2013

Top 10 Bestselling iPhone Screen Protectors

Here are the top 10 bestselling iPhone screen prot
ectors at Amazon. No 1 . 5-Pack Premium Reusable LCD Screen Protector with Lint Cleaning Cloth for Apple iPhone 3G 8GB 16GB [Accessory Export Packaging] [...] Related posts:






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February 18, 2013

First Broken iPhone 4 Screen

The iPhone is made of aluminosilicate glass. Apple
says it’s “chemically strengthened to be 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic” and it’s “ultradurable and more scratch resistant than ever.” Still not enough to survive a 3.5-foot drop. That’s what the people at iFixyouri did: Test Apple’s claims by dropping the iPhone 4 from [...] Related posts:






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Top 10 Bestselling iPhone Cases

For iPhone users’ convenience, we sorted out the
bestselling iPhone cases at Amazon. New bestselling cases and price will be updated per week. Hope you can enjoy it. NO 1. Otterbox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S (Black) $20.49 NO 2. [...] Related posts:






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February 17, 2013

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February 16, 2013

Review: BeejiveIM for the iPad

Review: BeejiveIM for the iPad

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

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I still remember back to the olden times, when Instant Messaging was the hot new app taking the world by storm. Back then, the big question was ICQ or Yahoo or AIM. Interoperability between Instant Message Apps was out of the question at the time, and was causing brutal legal wrangling by all the major players, trying to make sure that they kept the walls high between them. To listen to them you would have thought the world would end if an ICQ user had been able to chat with a Yahoo user. Mixing of that nature was what brought down the Roman Empire!

Needless to say such an attitude is a thing of the dim and distant past since IM software is now ubiquitous and the leading clients are able to log into ALL the major services and then some, mixing your various friends lists into a social soup. Now, the important thing isn’t the the network involved…but the interface. One of the best and most successful IM interfaces on the iPhone has been BeejiveIM, so it is little wonder that Beejive has been ported to the iPad, but how successfully? After all, plenty of great iPhone apps have discovered that excelling on the iPad takes more then just filling up the extra screen space. Has BeejiveIM lost a step in the expansion, or is it still the IM client to beat?

Like a lot of iPhone applications, the first thing that BeejiveIM did when it got to the iPad was spread itself out all over the screen…and it makes good use of all that beautiful space. In portrait mode you always have the chat window showing the active chat taking up two thirds of the screen on the left, and a list of current chats filling the remaining third on the left hand side. One of my favorite little touches in this app is that in the Current Chats list, the last unread message from all open chats appear along with their names, which makes it very easy to make sure you haven’t missed and brief but essential statement, like “The police are here” or “I’m pregnant”.

The keyboard slides in from the bottom when you tap the screen, or you can tap the screen again to slide it out of the way to read more of the active chat.

At the very top of the screen you have a control to drop down your aggregated Friends list showing your friends on all the services you are signed into as well as buttons to open your Account window and a small Options window. In the Options window, you can set the wallpaper for the active chat window which is a very nice touch. BeejiveIM comes with several nice neutral backgrounds preinstalled, or you can use any images in your Pictures library. Most of the heavy duty configuration options, such as controlling the appearance of the interface or how notifications work, etc appear in the iPad Settings, and can’t be accessed from within BeejiveIM.

The Accounts window allows you to set your availability, in what ever way the service you are logged into allows. Most services allow you to set yourself as available, busy, away or invisible, with either standard messages or the chance to write your own witty, profound away messages to amuse your friends.

The active chat itself is presented in the “comic book” style that is in vogue for IM programs currently, with profile pictures speaking in word balloons, forming a conversation flowing up the screen as the discussion progresses. This can take a little getting used to, but all in all once you get the hang of it this style makes it very easy to follow the conversation and keep track of who is speaking. At the top of the chat is the name of the person you are speaking with, and the service they are logged into along with access to their profile and several different controls to send them a picture, and email or a voice message.

In landscape mode things are arranged a little differently. You have roughly a quarter of the screen on the left always taken up by your Friends list (which is a drop down menu in portrait mode) and about a quarter on the right with your current chats. The active chat fills up the half of the screen remaining in the middle. This is definitely my favorite of the two modes, since it puts all the information right out there in front of you, so no one can accuse you of ignoring them (unless of course you ARE ignoring them, in which case you have no excuse so fess up). Also the keyboard is MUCH easier to type naturally with in landscape mode.

So chatting is clear and intuitive on BeejiveIM…bur who can you actually chat with? Well the number of different accounts you can log into with BeehiveIM is quite impressive. Using BeejiveIM you can work with AIM, MobileMe, Google, ICQ (are they still around?), Jabber, MSN, MySpace, Yahoo and Facebook…or any combination thereof. Between those various services you should be able to speak with anyone who has a computer or internet device of ANY kind, and likely some people who don’t.

IM programs have become like death, taxes and things which update your Facebook page…they seem to be unavoidable these days. However, they are also an essential tool for anyone who lives, works or plays on the internet. It is hard for me to even consider what life would be like without being able to check my gchat now and again. Therefore, such clients are naturals for internet devices like the iPad. As essential as an app like this is, it is still nice that BeejiveIM is so well designed and complete. It has all the features you would need in a complete Instant Messaging solution without going too far. Even the bells and whistles in this app are useful elements. On top of that the GUI is elegant, attractive and highly intuitive. You will have to look a long time to find a communications application as powerful as BeejiveIM that is easier to use.

I can definitely give BeejiveIM my wholehearted recommendation. I had never used this app before encountering it on the iPad, but it is now my IM client of choice both here and on my iPod Touch.

BeejiveIM is available in the for $9.99.







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“GORDON’S ALIIVVEEEEEE????!!!” A Plea for a Brian Blessed GPS

“GORDON’S ALIIVVEEEEEE????!!!” A Plea for a Brian Blessed GPS

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

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There are some ideas whose time has simply come and you had best just get out of the DAMN WAY!!! One of those ideas is to have noted Shakespearean and genre actor Brian Blessed voice the directions for a GPS/Sat Nav application…and by “voice” I mean “YELL”

Blessed, who has played such roles as Vultan, King of the Hawkmen in Flash Gordon, Boss Nass in the Star Wars films and soon will play Odin in Thor has the ideal voice and temperament to help ANYONE find their way on the roads…OR ELSE!

This entire concept is the brainchild of a man named Richard Gardner, who created a Facebook group requesting that Brian Blessed record a navigation voice over. GPS vendors TomTom knew a hot meme in the bud when they saw one and said that if the Facebook group managed 25,000 members, then they would start negotiations to hire Blessed to do the recording. In the past, TomTom has had such people as John Cleese, Snoop Dogg and Homer Simpson record the turn by turn instructions for them, so there is certainly precedence.

When the Facebook group hit 12,000, Gardner pulled out the big guns and approached Blessed himself, who liked the idea and agreed to assist by being involved in a prototype…and the making of a promotional video.

Having been privileged to see Blessed on stage at the National Theatre some years ago, I want this to HAPPEN…SO…BAD. Hell, not only would I buy a GPS just to have Brian Blessed scream instructions at me, I would buy a whole damn CAR as well.

Check out the video after the jump….but don’t drink hot tea or anything while watching.

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February 15, 2013

NEW from Apricorn: Aegis NetDock

NEW from Apricorn: Aegis NetDock

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

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for most of us here we concern ourselves with mobility. Because of this we equip ourselves with devices that may sacrifice function for light weight and good battery life. But there are times when we are stationary and need more features. This is where a device like the Aegis NetDock comes in. The NetDock is a new device from Apricorn. With a DVD Writer, USB hub and optional Hard drive it is a docking station for Netbooks and Ultra portables. So if you are interested, click past the break for some more pictures and the press release.

NEW from Apricorn: Aegis NetDock

3 in 1 USB Docking Station for Netbooks, Ultra-portable Notebooks and Tablet
PCs

Poway, Calif. June 9, 2010 – Apricorn, () the leader in personal storage, today released Aegis NetDock ($189), an ultra-compact 3 in 1 USB Docking Station designed for netbooks, ultra-portable notebooks and tablet style PCs. NetDock is the first of its kind to incorporate 500GB of storage, a dual layer DVD burner and 4-port USB Hub in a footprint barely the size a stapler. Ideal for mobile professionals, students and those looking a simple way to connect all of their mobile devices, Apricorn’s NetDock instantly upgrades your netbook’s capability to that of a full sized notebook in a single USB connection.

With an eye catching, candy red enclosure, this slick looking device is no wall flower. Allowing you to connect to up to four USB devices and featuring a built-in hard drive, the Aegis NetDock enables you to store your media collection in one location. The included synchronizing software is perfect for keeping your data up-to-date between your Netbook and NetDock.

The NetDock’s optical drive is perfect for installing the latest software, playing games or watching a DVD. With its Dual Layer recording engine you can record up to 8.5GB of data per DVD, virtually doubling data storage capacity on a DVD recordable disc from the single layer recording capacity
of 4.7 GBs. 

Ideal for students working in cramped dorm rooms, the space saving vertical stand gives the NetDock a tiny footprint, and acts as the perfect companion not only for your netbook, but also as a powered dock for any other USB devices. Included in the 4-port USB Hub are two ALWAYS ON USB ports, which are ideal for charging mobile phones and MP3 players.

"With so many mobile professionals and students using compact computers and netbooks this product is a great accessory," said Mike McCandless, VP of Sales & Marketing at Apricorn. "Its tiny size, affordable price and bundled software easily enable NetDock to be a data center, backup site, or media center for multiple computers."

In addition, the Aegis NetDock’s green, energy efficient design incorporates an auto "ON" and "OFF" feature, automatically turning on when connected to your Netbook, and powering the NetDock down when not in use.

The Aegis NetDock is available with or without a hard drive. The easy open enclosure enables you to add or change out the hard drive in a snap. The enclosure fits any 2.5", 9.5mm SATA hard drive. Included for use with the DVD burner are two leading CD/DVD software programs for burning and playing DVDs, synchronization software for keeping your data up-to-date between the NetDock and your computer, a USB cable, AC Adapter and Quick Start Guide.

Availability and Pricing

Apricorn’s Aegis NetDock is currently available for purchase at resellers throughout the US, Canada and online at   

For more information on Aegis NetDock go to

MRSP

With 500GB Hard Drive $189

Without Hard Drive $89

Warranty

1 year

About Apricorn

Apricorn, a leader in personal storage, offers a broad family of innovative, high-quality storage, backup & upgrade products for notebook & desktop applications. Apricorn was founded in 1983 and has developed numerous award winning products under the Apricorn brand and has been an OEM supplier to a number of leading computer manufacturers. Apricorn is headquartered in Poway, California, and distributes products throughout North America and Canada. For additional information please visit







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Adobe Flash Hits Key Milestones

Adobe Flash Hits Key Milestones

Posted by on Jun 13, 2010

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“What iPhone??” asks Adobe as they took more steps to solidify their position as the number one source of video for the mobile web (except for Apple users, of course). First and foremost Adobe announced that Flash v10.1, a version which most all of us have been using in beta for ages, has finally been official released for Windows PCs and netbooks.

The reason why this release has been so eagerly awaited is that it contains full support for mobile devices, which includes hardware acceleration (including using next-gen mobile graphics chips like the ION and Tegra) and smooth streaming. I have been using 10.1 on netbooks for a couple months now in beta and I am very impressed with the overall video quality and the HD support it brings. Get the official release .

But wait…there’s MUCH MORE after the jump if you can bear the battery sucking evil of Flash…

The excitement goes way past the final release of 10.1 for netbooks. Flash 10.1 beta 2 for Android is also available for download, now running on Android 2.2’s new hotness. Give Google a hand sticking another thumb in Steve’s eye by downloading the Android version and give it a spin.

Really want to piss Apple off? Try out the new “preview” (which could also be translated as “provocation”) of the Flash player “Gala”, designed just for Mac OS X. Read more about it and download it .

Also exciting, and hidden deep inside Adobe’s release information on their website is the fact that Microsoft may have been playing a “three graphics card monte” with us in regards to support for Flash. Redmond has said several times that the first release of Windows Phone 7 will NOT include Flash, no way no how.

However, the Adobe has this to say…

Flash Player 10.1 adds support for a broad range of mobile devices, including smartphones, netbooks and other Internet-connected devices, allowing your content to reach your customers wherever they are. Target mobile operating systems for Flash Player include: Android, Microsoft Windows Phone 7, Palm webOS, and Symbian S60 V5.

Hmmm….OK, so it may not be ready on release, but looks like we will be seeing Flash on Windows Mobile 7 sooner rather than later. In fact,  I would not be surprised if Steve Ballmer does his Steve Jobs impression at the WP7 roll out and stops on his way off the stage…”Oh…just one more thing. Flash 10.1 out of the box. Boom.”

I just hope he doesn’t wear a turtleneck. Really, just….No.







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February 14, 2013

Is the Microsoft Kin 2 Worth Kinsideration?

Is the Microsoft Kin 2 Worth Kinsideration?

Posted by on Jun 11, 2010

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The Kin 2 is a three way collaborative effort involving Microsoft, Sharp, and Verizon. The result is a new approach on the way to Smartphone telephony that for me was disappointment piled on disappointment. It seems strange somehow that while the Windows Mobile operating system is ready for a serious redo, this Microsoft device has nothing to do with WM OS.

Right out of the gate, the most profound and amazing letdown is the fact that it is not possible to add any applications to this unit. You must accept it as is. So there’s no use complaining about the lack of an app store, for there are no apps. Unbelievable.

You cannot even add things like Google Maps. Of course there is no GPS and not even a way to add third party functionality with an antenna because you cannot install any software.

While you can access Google Docs and Notebook you cannot edit or create new documents. If you want to access other Microsoft applications such as Word or Excel or PowerPoint you can forget about it. There’s not even a way to take notes or to record audio notes.

I could go on about how it won’t make 31 flavors of ice cream and it won’t stop a missile attack, but it was never intended for these things. What was the intention? Apparently the developers have isolated a target market for this device among the younger generation and its preoccupation with music, photos, texting, and social networking. But what about gaming? Sorry, no games—not even solitaire.

The programs that come pre-installed on the device facilitate the above functions, and that’s about it. The installed apps include the following: Phone, Music, Help, Alarm, Browser, Settings, Email, Feed Reader, and Search. By the way, the search function only applies to items on the phone, not the Internet, and there is no voice search.

All these apps appear on one of three panels that can be rotated into view when the device is turned on.

Two more panels are available with the flick of a finger (yes, it is finger friendly—but the scrolling is slow). One of the screens contains posts from your favorite social networking sites such as My Space, Facebook, and Twitter. This page is called the Kin Loop. The remaining page contains your favorite contacts with pictures if you wish and access to all the rest of your contacts.

These would be handy functions for many people. You can add more content to the apps page as links to your favorite Websites, which is nice. But you are still limited to only three pages.

An innovative feature that goes along with the teenie bopper crowd that this device is apparently aimed at is the ability to share stuff. There is a little blue button at the bottom of every screen. This is called the Kin Spot. All you have to do is drag something to it and you can share it with your pals. It can be a file, a Website, a picture, a video, a tune, an email, a text message, whatever you want, however you want to send it. This is nice.

Another innovative feature of the Kin 2 is that everything is backed up online to the Kin Studio so that you never have to worry about losing your data. There is no syncing as such, but you can connect to your online account wirelessly and remotely to transfer files back and forth. I like this feature, but I fear that it may add to the cost of the account.

I was able to import all my Gmail information and contacts. I was also able to access my calendar from Gmail as well as my tasks.

Thank goodness for Google. Without Google, this device would be less useful. While I can edit and add items in calendar, tasks, and notebook, I cannot edit or create new docs in Google Docs, which is a shame. At least Notebook gives me the ability to take notes, a functionality that is otherwise lacking. However, I understand that Google has discontinued the support of Notebook and that if you don’t already have an account, you cannot get a new one. Too bad.

As an aside, there are some good alternatives to Notebook available such as Evernote and Zoho Notebook. I prefer the latter because of its collaborative features.

I am happy to report that Google Voice works with the Kin 2. If you’re not familiar with Google Voice, I recommend applying for an account. Voice not only records your voice mail, it transcribes it and allows you to scroll through your list of voicemail so that you don’t have to listen to every message. It also compiles a directory of all your messages in one place so that you can instantly review your email, texts, IMs, and voice mail. It notifies you of incoming activity too.

But that’s not all. Voice also gives you a free Voip phone number that you can use to make free phone calls over the Internet. People can also call you on that number. You can use it for free texting as well, which makes it a great money saver and convenience.

Browsing on the Kin 2 at first seems to be just fine with the initial screen fitting the device perfectly and with little tabs along the top. You can drag down the address bar to type in a new address or to go back to a previous screen.

You can scroll with a finger gesture, but it doesn’t glide as well as other devices I’ve tested. You can also use a finger gesture to expand or contract the image on the screen. However, when the image is enlarged, you must be prepared to scroll around for it does not wrap to the screen, which I find annoying and inconvenient.

While my first choice of a keyboard is in the vertical position, I must say that the slide-out QWERTY, horizontal, backlit keyboard on the Kin 2 is very nice. The keys are round and elevated for a good tactile quality that makes it easy to type without mistakes.

I found the sound quality on the phone to be satisfactory as well as the audio playback on the FM radio and stereo music player. I did miss calls repeatedly because the phone simply did not ring for incoming calls even though the volume was at the highest level. Media playback formats include AAC, MP3, WMA for audio; h.264/AVC, MPEG-4, WMV for video; JPEG and PNG for images. There is a 3.5 mm jack for stereo audio output and built-in speakers.

As far as music goes, you can import your own but this device is an extension of Microsoft Zune, and you are encouraged to join the Zune music streaming service for $15 a month, which adds considerably to the monthly cost.

Kin 2 has a nice 8 MPX camera on board with video, auto focus, digital zoom, and flash. Pictures are automatically geotagged if within range of cell towers for triangulation. I found that this feature rarely worked.

This device comes with 8 GB of internal memory which could get filled up fast with tunes and pix. Unfortunately, there is no expansion slot. I suppose that’s a good reason to take advantage of Zune’s streaming media so as not to use up valuable storage space.

With a 3.4 inch display and a 320 x 480 resolution, the Kin is not the brightest kid on the block. It measures 4.25 X 2.5 x .75 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces.

Its 1390 mAh Li-ion battery has a suggested standby time of 232 hours. I found that the battery drains fairly rapidly under normal usage and I would have difficulty getting through the day without a recharge. At least the battery is replaceable so that you can carry a spare.

Connectivity to the outside world is accomplished by means of 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi with WEP, SPA, WPA2 encryption as well as Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. There is no infrared and no GPS. Localization is accomplished by means of cell tower triangulation, which is referred to as GPS.

The Kin 2 is capable of sending both SMS and MMS messages. It supports POP3, IMAP, and Push email (exchange).

There are built-in sensors for an accelerometer and ambient light detection. Additional features include flight mode and TTY/TDD accommodation.

Kin 2 costs $199, but you get a $100 rebate with a two year contract bringing the price down to $99. A contract will cost in the neighborhood of $69 per month for text, phone, and data. Add another $15 for streaming Zunie tunes.

Conclusion

The Kin 2 has some innovative features such as wireless Web syncing and automatic backup of data online. The Kin Spot for sharing is also a creative idea unique to the Kin. I suppose the Zune tune streaming approach is a good idea too, if you want to pay for it. It has a nice 8 MPX camera, and you can easily send video clips via email or MMS. The slide out horizontal keyboard is a pleasure to use. I hope the Kin will appeal to the intended audience with its orientation to social networking.

However, the Kin 2 impresses me more as a novelty phone than a serious productivity tool. I would never consider the Kin 2 personally because I can’t hook it up to a Bluetooth keyboard for travel and meetings. I cannot access, create, or edit my Office documents. It has no means of taking screen shots. I wish it had a memory card. Navigation with GPS would be nice too.

I could go on and on about what it doesn’t do but that’s not fair because it clearly was not designed to be a workhorse for a road warrior who wants to leave his laptop at home. It’s more of a toy for teens who are attached to Twitter, text, and tunes.

The biggest deal breaker for me is the fact that there are no apps available for it, and it is incapable of downloading common apps out there such as Google Maps. This is really inconceivable this day and age with iPhone, Android, and Palm Pre Plus competing for market share with bazillions of cool apps. And what about the intended audiences’ penchant for game playing? No games. Big mistake.

I have heard a rumor that Microsoft may eventually integrate the Kin with Windows Mobile 7 when it is released and then it would be possible to add apps to it. But for now the lack of apps is a highly negative factor.

While the Kin 2 does not measure up to my expectations for a device I would want in my pocket, it may very well suit the needs of the intended audience if the interest is indeed focused on social networking, pics, tunes, and text.







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WINNERS! Comic Zeal 4 for the iPad

WINNERS! Comic Zeal 4 for the iPad

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

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When last we left our heroes, they were being held captive in the secret lair of the Brigade of Indigestion, thousands of miles below the surface of the moon. After escaping from their cells and defeating the 450 ninja guards with their incredible space kungfu skills and strawberry mento blasts, they were finally able to recover the two prize codes for free copies of Bitolithic’s great comic reader for the iPad, Comic Zeal 4 and retreat to the safety of their normal, mild mannered lives

And what, pray tell, are the secret identities of these two heroes?

Check out who won after the jump…

Congratulations to those sentinels of liberty…

zacksba!!!!

and

wendy!!!!

Keep an eye on your email for the prizes codes…and thanks to Bitlothic for providing the copies of Comic Zeal 4.

See you all in the funny papers.







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February 13, 2013

iPad Month: FBI to Investigate iPad Hack? HUH?

iPad Month: FBI to Investigate iPad Hack? HUH?

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

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OK now, let me get this straight. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has said they are taking over the investigation into the recent minor data exposure of around 114,000 iPad users. The data was exposed not through a complex and artful case of cyber crime or digital espionage, or even good hacking. AT&T happened to have next to no security to keep people from using a simple script on their website designed to give you the email address mapped to the ICC-ID or Integrated Circuit Card ID you enter. The ICC-ID is basically the serial number of the SIM card in the iPad.

No financial data was exposed, no credit card info, no health of private information…there was no way that this information could be used to spoof or impersonate the user, or defraud them in any way. It was a simple script to help AT&T identify the owner of a lost device. All the hacking group got, very maturely known as Goatse Security, were emails (most of them public anyway) and a relatively useless ID number. In fact the output of this whole operation was so useless the Goatse Security lads realized they had more to gain by exposing the escapade and paint themselves as whistleblowers, documenting AT&T’s poor security.

This is a case for the FBI? Really?

Well, you must keep in mind that sources say that many of the people whose emails (their public emails, mind you) and ICC-IDs were snatched are high ranking figures in government and the Justice Department. You know, the same Justice Department that the FBI reports to.

So in other words, some Justice Department types heard the words HACK and DATA and IPAD and panicked like little girls on their first sleepover and screamed for a federal case to be made out of it…literally. Seriously, what will the FBI investigate? We know who did it, they have explained HOW they did it, and turned over the data they snatched. What is there left? To find out why they named their little club after a picture of a man stretching his anus to insane proportions?

I wonder how many millions will be spent this time in the service of technophobia, over reaction and the need to be perceived as being “on top of this cyber crime stuff”? I am all for protecting privacy…but the FBI????

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The End of XP…they MEAN it this time.

The End of XP…they MEAN it this time.

Posted by on Jun 11, 2010

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It has been a long time coming. It has been threatened many times, been announced only to be taken back in the end again and again. Each time XP had been given a final, absolutely End of Sale date…Microsoft stepped back from the brink. They KNEW, despite themselves, that Vista was not going to be able to fill the whole the loss of XP would leave in Redmond’s product line. They allowed XP to be sold for netbooks and other lower performance machines because they realized that if they refused to install XP on them, Vista wouldn’t be either. They would end up running one of the netbook Linux flavors like Ubuntu Netbook Remix or Jolicloud, or at least a sizable percentage of them would have…and Microsoft didn’t even want to think about that.

So XP lingered on, a slowly fading workhorse. Microsoft announced a date once again, October 22 2010 back in 2008. It seemed an eternity away, always time to push it back further if needed. Then Windows 7 arrived, wiping away Vista almost as if it had never been at all….so XP can finally be put down once and for all, says Redmond.

No reprieve is coming this time, no last minute letter from the Governor, or Bill Gates…October 22 is End of Days for XP. Full stop. Exclamation point. Just four months away.

Here is Microsoft’s reminder to us all…

Just a reminder that – as announced in April 2008 – as of October 22, 2010, OEMs will no longer be able to pre-install Windows XP Home on new netbook PCs. 

Of course, it is possible that most people will not even notice. More than 80 percent of all netbooks sold with Windows are now sold running some flavor of 7. Early fears that being sold with 7 rather than XP would jack up the prices appear to be unfounded, or at least no one cares. Finally, the concern that most netbooks would only be able to run the somewhat crippled Windows 7 Starter, and certainly not Windows 7 Ultimate were proven to be a lot of worry about nothing. Most netbooks run Windows 7 Ultimate maxed out just fine.

So, farewell XP. Everyone hated you when you were released, but then for a while they refused to give you up. You lingered on far longer than anyone ever dreamed you would. However, once their heads were turned by Windows 7, people realized how badly you were showing your age. Off you go now, I think the Atari 2600 is saving you a seat on the bus tour.

Windows XP, we hardly knew ye. Godspeed.

So what about you? Will you miss XP? I know I will, and support or no support, I am keeping a couple install disks with OEM licenses around just in case….you never know when you might need to do a quick reformatting with XP to save the day.

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February 12, 2013

Osfoora HD winners!

Osfoora HD winners!

Posted by on Jun 12, 2010

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Can we have a drum roll? We have winners for the Osfoora HD giveaway! The winners are: @rfore and @semolina! Congrats to them, and check your Twitter DM….you might have something in there.

Thanks to everyone that participated, and if you didn’t win…don’t worry. We have lots more giveaways lined up for you guys, so check back to the site often!







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February 11, 2013

Ubuntu Coming Soon for Tablets

Ubuntu Coming Soon for Tablets

Posted by on Jun 13, 2010

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Can Linux do on Tablets what it failed to do on Netbooks? It looks like we are about to find out as Canonical, the people behind the popular Ubuntu distro of Linux are preparing to fill a major gap in their lineup and release a version of Ubuntu designed to work with touchscreen tablets.

In an interview with , Chris Kenyon, Canonical’s vice president of OEM says that we may see a version of Ubuntu that is tablet optimized as early as the beginning of 2011. Back when netbooks were the hot new PC category, Linux looked set to finally break into the consumer market in a big way as the earliest netbooks ran the lightweight, free OS rather than Windows. Consumer desires changed that as people opted for the OS they knew best, that being Windows, but perhaps it will be a different story as Tablet’s become more widespread in the consumer market?

Ubuntu has long been available as a well received Netbook Remix which uses a small screen-friendly layout to improve the usability of many netbooks. However, having tried the Ubuntu NBR on a touchscreen netbook, I can state that while it more or less worked, it just isn’t designed for tablets and after a few days of frustration I uninstalled it.

Kenyon says that the specific needs of touch and tablet users are being taken into account, and after sending the required congratulations to Apple over the iPad, stated that Ubuntu could be a serious competitor with iOS, Android and Meego in the tablet category.

The touch optimized version of Ubuntu would be based on the upcoming Ubuntu 10.10, aka Maverick Meerkat (what with Linux versions being named for wild animals, Android version for desserts and Mac version on cats, isn’t it time Windows versions had themed names? How about skin diseases? “Ballmer premiered the upcoming Windows 8, codenamed Excellent Eczema” It could work, really.). The touch friendly version would be called Ubuntu Light and combine the current Netbook Remix with tablet functionality.

Ubuntu currently has a version called Ubuntu Light which is a quickstart version they were pushing to Windows users, but as it doesn’t seem to have made much noise, I imagine it would be dropped or renamed to make way for Canonical’s next attempt at entering the consumer market.

Kenyon also stated that Ubuntu will not be available in a smartphone version, apparently feeling (correctly) that the field is too crowded as it is and that Linux smartphone OSes were tried before being abandoned by the opensource community in favor of Android.

Personally, if a Ubuntu tablet version were able to be installed as a dual boot easily with Windows I would be very happy to install it on a Windows 7 tablet, especially if it had “instant on” capabilities.







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iPhone 4 To Make Enterprise Inroads

iPhone 4 To Make Enterprise Inroads

Posted by on Jun 13, 2010

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Since the very first iPhone was released what seems like decades ago, Apple has been trying to find a way into the Enterprise. However, that has not been easy since the iPhone has made it’s bread and butter as the first “consumer” oriented smartphone and has always been a bit light about the native apps that business users look for, such as MS Exchange and Outlook syncing. On top of that, corporate network and security executives hate the iPhone like casual friday, since Apple refuses to give them the ability to carefully manage and customize the iPhone as they do other more Enterprise-conscious smartphones.

In fact it is the mix of business applications and corporate management that has made the Blackberry king of the Enterprise smartphones, for all it’s 3G faults. Now however it appears that Apple is finally pushing their way into many Enterprises, especially in Europe, using that oldest of all marketing weapons…demand.

For example, Swiss banking powerhouse UBS is now looking seriously as switching over at least some of it’s 18,000 Blackberry users over to new iPhones and are working with syncing experts Good Technology to come up with a cross platform back end  to allow business information to be secured and centrally controlled on any smartphone, including the iPhone.

According to analysts this possible change of heart comes from users who already have personal iPhones and want to be able to combine personal and business data and tasks on a single phone, rather than carrying an iPhone AND a Blackberry…plus there all those applications.

Other Euro enterprises, such as UK bank Standard Chartered is already starting to allow some users to opt for iPhones, and pharmaceuticals company AstraZeneca has started iPhone trials with top executives. AstraZeneca says the main reason for looking at allowing the iPhone into their network is that user requests to do has become one of the main issues their IT staff deals with every day. It seems to be becoming less of a headache to deal with any security and integration issues the iPhone may have then to have to keep saying no.

All of the analysts say they do not view it likely that the iPhone will REPLACE the Blackberry in the Enterprise, or even possible for it do so…however more and more businesses are giving their users the right to opt for an iPhone if they so desire. What restrictions and rules IT departments will impose on those users and what they won’t allow their staff to do with their iPhones has yet to be seen, however.

I know more and more business people who have iPhones, at least as a personal phone. ON top of that, I would expect there to be a strong push for more iPhones in the Enterprise after the release of iPhone 4 as the video conferencing seems to be a killer app for business right now. Every business person with an iPhone I know is planning to upgrade to 4 as soon as possible, and most site FaceTime as the reason for the change.

So it looks like Apple’s refusal to give ground to Enterprise is paying off, with Enterprise forced to bow at least slightly to the one force more powerful than front office policy…subscriber pressure.

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February 10, 2013

Palm Pixi Plus on AT&T: Now Free!

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Ebooks: iRex Closing the Book

Ebooks: iRex Closing the Book

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

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iRex, the Dutch company that produced the Illiad ebook reader for several years, and recently started selling their new DR800 reader in Best Buy stores has filed for Chapter 11. Whether they will proceed to bankruptcy isn’t clear yet, but iRex brass are apparently hopeful this can be turned around. Analysts are less so.

Its not hard to see where iRex’s troubles have stemmed from. It has zero consumer name recognition in a field that is now populated by Amazon and Barnes & Noble and Sony and…oh yeah, Apple. Beyond that iRex doesn’t have it’s own online bookstore, which is a prime moneyspinner and awareness factory for those four competitors I already mentioned.

Last but not least, the quite decent DR800 which was supposed to make the company’s fortunes missed it’s December release date and shipped in February instead. So it it DID make a holiday release as promised, only the wrong holiday. Valentines isn’t exactly Christmas, not even in Holland.

I hope that iRex is able to come out of Chapter 11 and take another run at the ebook market outside of Europe. The DR800 really looked good, and I think that they would have a good chance of carving out a niche as a dedicated ebook reader amongst the tablets. Of course, they are going to have to drop that pricetag a good deal to manage it.

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February 09, 2013

Targus: Unofficial 14″ Messenger; Crave 16″ Backpack

Targus: Unofficial 14″ Messenger; Crave 16″ Backpack

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Looking for a great bag for a netbook? Or something for your full-sized laptop? Look no further. I have had the Targus 14” Unofficial Messenger Bag and the 16” Crave Backpack for a little while, and I have written my full impressions below. Interested? Keep reading!

Targus Unofficial 14” Messenger Bag

The Targus 14” Unofficial Messenger Bag is a medium sized messenger bag, and it’s great for holding a netbook or a smaller laptop. The dimensions are 13.3” x .1.1” x 9.4, and according to Targus it can hold a 14” laptop. The exterior of the bag uses nylon material, and it feels great and it’s easy to clean. The front flap of the bag has two really, really strong magnets holding it in place. It’s a great design choice, it looks sleek and refined, and it’s still strong enough so the front flap doesn’t go flying around. After you get over the magnets, you’ll see two “quick access” pockets. It’s generously sized, and you could put a passport or a camera comfortably in there. The next part of the bag is what I call the “cables” compartment. Seriously, once you pull the two zippers apart, you’ll notice a whole load of small compartments. You have everything there, pencil holders, two bigger slots with a velcro cover, and a large zippered pocket for papers or cables. It’s generously sized, and if you like pockets and slots — you’ll love it. And the last compartment is where you put your netbook/laptop/iPad. It’s seriously padded and I wouldn’t worry too much about the protection your laptop is going to get.

So what are my personal thoughts on the Messenger Bag? It’s great for holding a netbook and accessories, or a smaller laptop and accessories. If you were planning to use this as a messenger bag to carry books or something, look somewhere else. Now that I got my point across, if you’re looking for a small and light messenger bag, this is definitely the way to go.

Targus Crave 16″ Backpack

So this is completely different from the bag above. This is a full sized, carry-it-all style backpack. It’s has a great water/dust/dirt resistant exterior finish which worked very well, and a water resistant bottom piece for peace of mind when traveling. On the official specs sheet, Targus claimed that it can fit up to a 16” laptop. Well, they lied and it fits my 17” laptop just fine. Along the sides of the backpack, there’s two small zippered pockets that can hold things like pencils or candy, but it didn’t fit a normal water bottle, which was disappointing. The Crave has two main compartments: One for the laptop, and one for accessories. The laptop compartment is seriously padded; it’s sort of like foam. A huge piece of foam. The accessories compartment is the biggest compartment in this bag, and it’s so big I put a medium-sized package in there. This is where you would be putting cables, and hard drives, and power supplies, but there’s aren’t enough separate pockets/slots for cables and accessories.

Thoughts on this one? Besides the small cable management issue with the “accessories” compartment, it’s great. It fits pretty much all laptop sizes, it’s big enough to carry everything you could ever need with you when you go out, and it’s rugged but manages to have a great look at the same time.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for something to carry your laptop in, this is definitely the way to go. They look great, and they perform exceptionally well, and it’s a quality product from Targus. The Unofficial Messenger Bag 14” retails for $49.99 at , and the Crave 16” Backpack retails also for $49.99 at . Did you pick up one of these bags? Let us know in the comments!

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February 08, 2013

AT&T pulls the Unlimited Data plan carpet out from underneath us

AT&T pulls the Unlimited Data plan carpet out from underneath us

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Sometimes I think that AT&T is purposefully trying to disappoint all of their subscribers and send us running into Verizon’s welcoming arms. Like that person you used to date that didn’t have the heart to break up with you, so they just treated you really badly until you finally broke up with them. You know the one. And today’s data plan announcements only confirm my suspicions.

Up until now iPhone and iPad 3G users have basked in the warm glow of unlimited data, meaning endless hours of Pandora radio,  Netflix movies, stalking that Ex’s Facebook page (c’mon, you know the one). But it’s all coming to an end. Pretty soon, we’ll be sounding just like our grandparents anytime we take them to Starbucks, “$4.00 for a cup of coffee! In my day we paid 10 cents for a coffee!”. Only we’ll be saying “Remember when we used to have unlimited internet. Those were the days.”

So here’s what you need to know:

New plans: The new plans apply to both the iPad and the iPhone and you will have two options. A $15 a month plan that includes 200MB of data usage each month or a $25 plan that includes 2GB a month. Tethering is now available for the iPhone with an additional $20 a month charge on top of your monthly data charge.

iPad Users: It’s not too late. If you sign up for the existing unlimited plan on your iPads before June 7th and then you do not change your plan and allow it to keep automatically renewing than you will continue to have an unlimited plan. So, if you held out the extra month and paid the additional cost for a 3G iPad specifically because of the unlimited plan (like me) than get on it and stay on it because after June 7th it is no more. Does it feel like a bit of a bait and switch? Yeah? That’s because it is. One of the really exciting things about the iPad 3G was the flexibility of the plans. You could come and go from no data plan, to 250MB to unlimited as needed. And now just two months after the iPad’s debut that flexibility has been taken away. If you want the iPad’s unlimited plan, speak now or forever hold your peace.

iPhone users: If you are already an AT&T user (iPhone or otherwise) you will still be on the unlimited plan for $30 a month (phew!) and you can get a new phone and extend your contract with AT&T and stay on the unlimited plan. But you will not be able to add tethering to your iPhone. Users coming over to AT&T after June 7th will be coming onto the new plans.







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