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Watch on YouTubeWin 7 10” Tablet (from PandaWill) review
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Nov 16, 2010 | 2 Comments
One of the best kept secrets about Windows is that it has natively supported a touch interface for about 8 years. The very first version of the Windows Tablet PC was announced in November of 2002. Now, eight years later, the original promise may about to be realized.
Since January of 2003, I’ve been using the Tablet PC platform as my exclusive traveling Windows PC device. The Tablet PCs that I’ve...
First Look: Win 7 10” Tablet (from PandaWill)
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Oct 25, 2010 | 3 Comments
Rather than wait for me to complete a full review of the Win 7 10” Tablet from PandaWill and after using the device over the weekend, I have decided to add this “first look” posting to share my initial impressions.
My biggest disappointment with the Win 7 10” Tablet is…
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Win 7 10” Tablet (from PandaWill) unboxing
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Oct 23, 2010 | 5 Comments
On Thursday, October 21st, the same day that the release and specifications of the HP Slate 500 were officially confirmed by HP, DHL delivered to me a 10” capacitive touch tablet running Windows 7. This tablet was provided by China-based PandaWill.com.
This posting is primarily my unboxing report of the device, but because of the similarity of the device with the HP Slate 500 I am including a table comparing...
Meet PandaWill (China Tablet Source)
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Oct 14, 2010 | 3 Comments
Technorati Tags: PandaWill.com,Tablets
Several times over the last few months I’ve been able to review some mobile tablet devices that were sent to me by the great folks at PandaWill.com. Specifically, I have unboxed and reviewed the X10 MID and unboxed and reviewed the Gpad G10. Buying an expensive device from halfway around the world can intimidate many buyers. PandaWill.com offers a well defined...
GPAD G10 Android Tablet Review
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Aug 30, 2010 | 11 Comments
The Gpad G10 is the second device that I have recently received for review from PandaWill.com. Last month I reviewed their X10 MID Windows CE Tablet. Both devices have a 7” resistive touch display but entirely different operating systems. In my opinion, the Gpad G10 is a much better device for virtually the same money. It provides a better experience and because of the Android Marketplace, a...
The OtterBox Defender Series Case for the T-Mobile HTC HD2
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Aug 22, 2010 | 7 Comments
Technorati Tags: OtterBox,HD2
For the last week I’ve been using an OtterBox Defender Series case with my T-Mobile HTC HD2. The case was provided by OtterBox for review. Readers may remember my earlier post about my visit to the OtterBox headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado. Since that time I’ve used several OtterBox products, but the OtterBox Defender Series case for the T-Mobile HTC HD2 is my first experience...
Even Dillards is selling eBook Readers
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Aug 20, 2010 | 8 Comments
Just got notice of the following in my e-mail:
Pandigital 7" eBook Multimedia
Created as a true lifestyle device, the Pandigital eBook will become another important screen in the home. A true multipurpose device, it functions as a cost-effective yet powerful eBook, an easy-to-use web device and a fully featured digital photo frame. Built around a crisp, clear 7" touchscreen, the eBook is built to be as easy...
GPAD G10 Android Tablet Unboxing
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Aug 19, 2010 | 16 Comments
The GPAD G10 7” Android Tablet that I promised a couple of weeks ago has arrived from China-based PandaWill.com. It arrived today.
Full spec details on the GPAD G10 can be found on the PandaWill.com website here. It sells for $177.99 which includes International Air Mail shipping to the US.
What follows in this posting is my unboxing report. After I use and get comfortable with the device, I’ll post my full...
Budget priced Android tablet coming for review
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Aug 04, 2010 | 15 Comments
KMart began advertising the Augen GENTOUCH just over a week ago for a sale price of $149.99 (regularly $169.99). The Augen GENTOUCH is a 7 inch, resistive touch, Android tablet. Unfortunately, KMart did not get very many of these devices to sell. In fact, some KMart stores have yet to receive their first units.
As best as I have been able to determine, the Augen GENTOUCH is manufactured by China-based...
OtterBox successful in a down economy
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jul 20, 2010 | 1 Comment
Just over two years ago I met the leadership of OtterBox when I visited their headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado. I wrote about that visit here. At the time I was duly impressed with everything that I saw, but had no idea that they’d achieve the success that they have—especially in such tough economic times.
This morning while reading one of our local newspapers, the Fort Collins Coloradoan, I learned...
X10 MID Windows CE Tablet Review
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jul 09, 2010 | 29 Comments
What do we each want from a tablet or pad device? I’ve been struggling with how to answer that question for myself. If I can’t do so, how can I expect to answer it for you? That seems to be the dilemma we all face as the tablet/slate/MID selection with so many features and options increases and evolves. In order to set the record straight, here’s what I am looking for in a tablet/slate/MID device:
What...
X10 MID Windows CE Tablet Unboxing
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jun 28, 2010 | 3 Comments
Last month, late May 2010, Engadget.com had a posting about a 7 inch Windows CE v.6 tablet called the X10 MID priced at a mere $179.99. Having owned and used a Windows CE webpad (a Viewsonic Viewpad 100) several years ago, the Engadget.com posting piqued by interest and curiosity. I put my internet research skills (Google & Bing searching) to work and quickly learned that the device is being sold by China-based...
HP Mini 100e announced
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jun 23, 2010 | 4 Comments
HP has announced a netbook targeting the education market—the HP Mini 100e “designed to help schools around the world acquire affordable, reliable computing technology.” Configurations priced less than $300 will be available.
“The HP Mini 100e includes productivity, education and security software from Microsoft, such as Microsoft® Office 2010 (preloaded),(1) Microsoft Math and
Microsoft Security Essentials.
In...
eReader price war
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jun 21, 2010 | 9 Comments
Amazon.com has just announced a reactive price reduction on the Kindle in response to Barnes & Noble’s earlier announced price reduction on the Nook. The Kindle is now available for $189.00 and free two day shipping.
Earlier today, B&N announced that the original Nook with 3G data was lowered to $199.00 while a WiFi only device was announced for $149.00.
Some are saying all this is in response to the...
On the Road Again….
Posted by Rich Bilancia on May 27, 2010 | 6 Comments
Unlike a lot of bloggers that you may follow, I have gray hair and am old. I am a “boomer” fortunate to be living the good life: retired for the last three years and healthy with sufficient financial independence to be able to do the things that I now choose after a lifetime of work. We’re all on the same one way journey—especially given today’s economic climate I recommend that you read “The...
How I cured iPad fever
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Apr 04, 2010 | 1 Comment
I simply couldn’t stand myself for not buying an iPad yesterday, so here’s what I did:
I bought an HP TouchSmart tm2t Notebook PC (Intel (1.30GHz Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 500GB drive and discrete ATI graphics). I loaded it up at HPShopping.com and the total tab came to $1,414.98 (with free shipping plus sales tax). However I found a $450 off coupon and got another 10% off with Bing Cashback. My net cost...
Getting used to the Nokia n900
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Mar 07, 2010 | 38 Comments
I have now used the Nokia n900 as my primary device for about six weeks. I figured it’s about time for me to post what I’ve been doing with it. I will not attempt an exhaustive review for MobilitySite.com as "Chris H" has already done a Nokia N900- Hands-On and is doing the official review for MobilitySite.com.
I’ve decided to take a different approach. Forget about the specs, software, first...
It’s not the HP Slate, but…
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Feb 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
…HP has just announced their first business touch-enabled convertible tablet. It’s called the HP EliteBook 2740p.
Like other touch-enabled Tablet PCs already available from Dell and Lenovo, the EliteBook 2740p with both a pen digitizer and a capacitive multi-touch digitizer allows both input and navigation from a keyboard, a pen/stylus and/or fingers. After reading the specs it appears that the entry...
Adesso CyberPad Digital Notepad unboxing
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jan 31, 2010 | 6 Comments
While at CES 2010 I dropped by the Adesso booth. During my tour of the booth and with all the tablet fascination at CES, the “Adesso CyberPad Digital Notepad” caught my eye. The CyberPad is an electronic tablet upon which a standard 8-1/2” X 11” paper pad rests. When the CyberPad pen/stylus is used to write or draw on the paper pad, the CyberPad captures what is written or drawn and electronically stores...
Is the iPad really that revolutionary?
Posted by Rich Bilancia on Jan 29, 2010 | 25 Comments
I followed the live blogs on Wednesday. Yesterday, I watched the official and full video of the announcement event posted on the Apple website (it can be found here). My conclusion is similar to what I’ve seen posted elsewhere: it’s nice, I even briefly considered buying one, but….
First, let me get the obligatory list out of the way.
What I like about it
the touch UI
the screen size (9.7” is ideal)...
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