This week in Mobile News Manor #11: Phone as laptop
This is a peek into a technology writer’s home office, aka Mobile News Manor, discussing gadgets, apps, best practices using same, and ebooks. This week the Atrix laptop dock got its due.
The mobile space is exploding with smartphones in every pocket and tablets on the horizon. James Kendrick brings you the latest news from the mobile world and a breakdown of what it means to you. If it is tech and it moves, you'll find it here.
James Kendrick has been using mobile devices since they weighed 30 pounds, and has been sharing his insights on mobile technology for almost that long.
This is a peek into a technology writer’s home office, aka Mobile News Manor, discussing gadgets, apps, best practices using same, and ebooks. This week the Atrix laptop dock got its due.
Noah Kravitz of TechnoBuffalo and I continue with Good to Go: a weekly video show covering the hot topics of the day. In this show we share our experience with 4G.
Amazon is readying its app store for the grand opening, and I believe launching its own store makes perfect sense for the online retailer. It fits in perfectly with the company's core business.
The iPad 2 is enjoying brisk sales since the launch last week. One tablet coming in a few weeks that could definitely give the iPad some serious competition is the BlackBerry PlayBook.
Motorola has officially announced that the WiFi-only XOOM tablet will go on sale at several retailers on March 27th for $599. This is $200 too much to compete with the entry-level iPad 2 that is selling like hotcakes.
The latest rumor about the HP TouchPad originally shown last month at the webOS press event thrown by HP, has the tablet going on sale in June for $500. If that price holds up that is good news as it would be competitive with entry-level iPad 2 pricing.
Communication with those affected by the crisis in Japan is crucial, and most U.S. phone companies are stepping up to offer free calls and text messages to Japan.
Verizon has finally confirmed that its first 4G-capable phone, the HTC Thunderbolt, will be available on March 17.
This new Sidekick 4G product line from T-Mobile will appeal to parents looking for phones for the kids, but it would be wise to be aware of a few things that differ from the original Sidekicks.
I have been using the Motorola Atrix 4G and laptop dock combo for a few days and offer my first impressions of the unique mobile solution. The Atrix 4G becomes a full computer in this innovative implementation.