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AT&T Branded HP iPAQ K3 = Hot Stuff

Chris Leckness — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:37:36 +0000

I don’t know if anyone remembers a post I made back in May, but it was me getting a little excited to see HP jumping back into the picture. You know that I have a big soft spot in my heart for Dell and HP. Anyhow, an AT&T road map blew up some secrets about some devices, including the HP iPAQ K3. Well, that HP iPAQ K3 leak we talked about is becoming more of a reality now…

Yeah… what you see above is what I call hot stuff. AT&T Branding, Windows Mobile 6.5, and a name that’s a blast from the past, iPAQ. I am totally in love with my Touch Pro 2, but after using the HTC Snap a couple days, I am loving the front facing keyboard a little more each day. It’s a love/hate, back/forth battle I deal with everyday.

GSM Arena is saying that this should hit the AT&T Shelves in Novemeber. Is this an iPAQ you can get down with? I am excited to be honest.

Source: Sohoa via GSM Arena

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HP Tablet PC for $699.99

ctitanic — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:27:09 +0000

Woot is offering a really good deal today for a HP Tablet PC using a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. HP Tablet PCs are one of the best in the market at this moment and this is an excellent price.

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Breaking the Green Dam

Zealot — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:09:56 +0000

Politics are usually something I try to avoid on the internet. Lord knows we all have enough reasons for sleepless nights and high blood pressure (parenting for instance) without adding the endless partisan demonizing that goes on over the internet due to politics.

However, there are some things that go beyond politics and enter the realm of ethics and basic human rights. As I am sure all of you know, the current government of China decided that the agreement by such former champions of free speech as Google and Yahoo to censor information going into China and to turn over the details of those bloggers who the government branded as seditious was not enough. Information was still getting through, and coming out, through a thousand little blogs and independent web sites, to say nothing of twitter and other social networking sites.

Therefore, the Chinese government decreed that any PC sold in China must have their Green Dam censorship software built in to block any content that the Chinese government felt their citizens should not see. Of course they explain that this is to block pornography, which some people see as a reasonable thing to do. Personally, to me that is an inexcusable example of censorship and big-brother paternalism, but no matter. Once that software is provided with any PC sold in China you are already halfway down the slippery slope. Once the hubbub dies down, the Chinese Government will be able to use the same software to block any information they feel is too disgusting for people to see, such as free and open debate of their government’s policies.

Thankfully a good number of people saw things as I do and there was far more of an outcry then the Chinese Government had been expecting (did they learn NOTHING from the Olympics?) and they opted to postpone enforcing the requirement.

End of the matter, hurrah for democracy?

Not yet.

For one thing, the Chinese Government has stated they will still quietly go ahead with the plan, but they will just wait until the eye of the world is drawn to the next sensation. Beyond they, they don’t even need to enforce it. It seems that most PC makers, fully aware of the vast profits to be made by appeasing the Chinese bureaucrats, are shipping PCs with the Green Dam software ANYWAY.

The AP is reporting the following…

Taiwan’s Acer Inc. — the world’s No. 3 PC maker — Sony Corp. and China’s Haier Group said they were shipping Green Dam on disks with computers for sale in China. China’s Lenovo Group, the No. 4 producer, said it would offer the software pre-installed or on disk. Taiwan’s Asus Inc. said it was preparing to supply Green Dam disks with PCs. Taiwanese laptop maker BenQ Inc. said the system was on the hard drives of its computers.

Acer was supplying Green Dam because disks were already packed with PCs before the government postponed the plan, that had been due to take effect Wednesday, said a company spokeswoman, Meng Lei. Lenovo said it also was going ahead with plans made before the Green Dam order was postponed.

Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s top PC manufacturer, said it was working with the U.S. government to get more information and declined to comment further. No. 2 Dell Inc. said it was not including Green Dam with its PCs.

Well, if China can use economic clout to make PC makers willing and eager accessories to censorship and the denial of free speech, then we can at least use the same tools to make our own voices heard.

Choose not to purchase technology by Acer, Sony, Haier, Lenovo, Asus or BenQ. BOYCOTT THEM until they change their policy, or at least until China gives them no choice but to comply. Obeying an unjust law to make censorship easier is bad enough, but to do so when that law is not even being enforced is far worse. Support HP and Dell for their willingness to at least put the breaks on this infantilization and infringement of the basic human rights of adult Chinese citizens and think things through. Before you buy a PC or other device try to find out where their manufacturer stands on this issue. Samsung? LG? Apple? What are YOU going to do?

I for one put my money where my mouth (and heart) is just this morning. I was a hair away from purchasing a Lenovo or Acer netbook when I opted for a Compaq (HP) model instead. A drop in the bucket? Of course…but I will NOT let my money be used to bolster the bottom line of companies that give into Chinese pressure and threats concerning human rights. I simply can’t do so in good conscience, even if it has no effect at all.

I urge you to do the same.

(Source – Simple Thoughts)

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HP Continues to Create “Enterprise Netbooks”

Zealot — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:21:26 +0000

The big netbook talk this week has been all about the HP 5101, a netbook clearly aimed at the same business and Enterprise users as the HP Mini-note 2140 had been, based on the feature set. Since most netbooks are viewed as purely consumer market creations, that is a bit on an anomaly right off the bat. To please more demanding users in the Enterprise, everything about this unit seems to be a bit above the standard netbook…bigger keyboard, better webcam, larger/faster HDs, Aluminum/Magnesium case.

In addition, the 5101 simply doesn’t look like a typical netbook, very reminiscent of the black no-nonsense styling and razor sharp angles of the business world’s Notebook PC of choice, the IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad. That can’t be accidental

Check out this video from TheStreet to get a closer look at the device, which I feel is going to be one of the top selling netbooks of the summer, and may already be the model to beat for this holiday season.

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HP Windows Mobile Phone for AT&T, Finally…

Chris Leckness — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:25:29 +0000

Talk about a surprise for all, right? I have pretty much written Dell and HP out of the Smartphone game after all these years. If you are new to Mobilitysite, it is a mixture of a merge of Mobilitysite, iPaqHQ, and Aximsite, among others. There are still quite a few iPAQ and Axim questions that get answered in our forums too. In the past, I have been real critical of HP and how long it takes them to get devices to market. The HP iPAQ HW6900 could have been a hot device had it made it to the streets 6 months earlier than it did. Instead, many probably don’t even know it existed after it was annouced and faded in desire with all the hot HTC devices launched during the 6-9 months it took to get released on the Cingular network.

Well look what we have here… the HP iPAQ K3 (Obsidian). Can you say, “WOW, what a surprise!”?

Turns out we haven’t said our last goodbyes, though, because the iPAQ K3 — codenamed “Obsidian,” seemingly — is scheduled for November 30 retail availability on AT&T. The device would launch with Windows Mobile 6.5 onboard and feature a 2 megapixel camera (a second cameraless version for high-security businessfolk might be available, too), 256MB of RAM, a half gig of ROM, microSD slot, GPS, triband HSDPA and quadband EDGE, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a QVGA display to complement the full QWERTY keyboard.

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Happy Earth Day From Boston-Power!

Jack Cook — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:51:41 +0000

Last month, Boston-Power announced that HP made available its new brand of eco-certified notebook PC batteries – the Enviro Series – based on Boston-Power’s next-generation Lithium-ion technology, Sonata. This marks the first time a U.S.-based battery company has ever sold battery technology to a notebook PC provider. The Enviro Series battery is compatible with more than 70 percent of HP’s consumer notebook models. As the world’s top provider of notebook PCs, that’s a very large PC user community!

Boston-Power is equally excited that HP is featuring the Enviro Series battery in its Earth Day promotion – providing customers with a great discounted price of $119.99. Information about the promotion can be found here. This makes it even easier for people to experience the great benefits of Sonata such as long life, the industry’s longest warranty (three years) and reduced environmental impact.

If you did not see it, you can view my post on Clean Technology from Boston-Power here.

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HP Pavilion dv2 Now Available

Chris Leckness — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:25:28 +0000

Announced at CES in January, the HP Pavilion dv2 is now available through HPDirect.com and select retailers nationwide. Starting at $749, this thin and light notebook PC provides stylish mobility and performance at a great value. The dv2 provides productivity and rich entertainment capability while measuring just under 1-inch thick and less than 4 pounds.Powerful discrete graphics and a full range of connectivity options make it easy for customers to work and play on the go. The dv2 feature magnesium casing for lightweight durability and a striking Espresso black finish with matching HP Imprint design on the palm rest.

Features include:

12.1-inch diagonal LED BrightView display and nearly full-size keyboard
AMD Athlon™ Neo Processor MV-40
320 GB hard drive, providing ample room for photos, music and other content
HP webcam and microphone for staying in touch with friends and family
HP MediaSmart software for enjoying photos, listening to music and watching Internet TVor movies in high-definition,including video content from MTV Networks television channels
Lightweight, external optical disc drive
6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT™ Silver registered

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HP Mini 2140 Video Review

ctitanic — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:56:23 +0000

The HP Mini 2140 is without any doubt one of the best netbooks in the market. Here is a video review that I recommend to watch to anyone in the market for one of those.

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Clean Technology from Boston-Power

Jack Cook — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:03:22 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Boston Power’s Research Labs in Massachusetts with Johan Van Mierlo from MobilityMinded and Steve Hughes from Boston Pocket PC. We had an incredible visit meeting an extraordinary team of scientists that have created a safer, better-performing, cost-effective battery that will truly change the way you use power for your devices. Below is a very short introductory video showing some of the researchers in the labs and a brief introduction from Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Power.

Boston Power came to CES this past January and spent time at CNTRSTG giving us the opportunity to hear a presentation from Dr. Cristina Lampe-Onnerud from Boston Power. She has pioneered the use of lithium-ion and other materials to deliver more powerful, longer lasting, safer and cost-effective batteries for laptops, PDAs, cell phones and other electronic devices.

During her presentation, she shared her thoughts and encouraged a dialog about where battery technology stands today, where it needs to be tomorrow and what the future holds. Simply stated, she was dynamic in her presentation and created a positive look into the future of batteries that we will be using.

Find out more about Clean Technology from Boston-Power here!

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HP’s Enviro Series of Notebook Batteries

Jack Cook — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:03:16 +0000

Boston-Power’s longer lasting, Ecolabel-certified battery technology, Sonata, is available to consumer notebook PC customers starting today via HP.

New HP batteries based on Sonata technology are available as accessories for 18 existing notebook models representing approximately 70 percent of HP’s consumer notebook PC portfolio.

In addition to first-of-its-kind environmental certifications, Sonata Li-ion battery cells deliver sustainable performance for three years – three times longer than most other notebook computer batteries. In fact, HP is providing a three-year warranty on the batteries – the first and only notebook computer provider in the industry to offer such a warranty.

Now available at www.hpshopping.com, the new HP battery based on Sonata is available as an accessory priced at $149.99. Later this month, the HP battery will be available as a point-of-sale option for consumers buying new HP notebooks at www.hpshopping.com. The battery’s “drop-in” form factor enables it to be used with existing computers – including models in the HP Pavilion, HP HDX, Compaq Presario and HP G series. A complete list of compatible individual models is available HERE. More information can also be found on Boston-Power’s site at http://www.boston-power.com/enviro .

“From the beginning, our goal has been to help notebook computer users benefit from optimal mobility with dependable, high-performance, environmentally sustainable batteries,” said Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud. “HP’s endorsement of Sonata is a great step forward in popularizing this battery technology.”

“HP delivers customers innovative products that respect our planet,” said Jonathan Kaye, director of consumer notebooks marketing at HP. “The Enviro Series program gives PC users longer lasting batteries that improve their computing experience while reducing the number of batteries that need to be recycled. That’s a win for everyone.”

Boston-Power is the first and only provider whose rechargeable Li-ion battery cells have earned the prestigious Nordic Ecolabel certification. The company has additionally earned a similar world’s-first certification for its battery cells from the Chinese Environmental Protection Agency. Sonata’s patent-pending, whole-system design makes it capable of benefiting a wide range of end-applications – from consumer electronics to transportation. As a result, total cost of ownership benefits inherent in notebook computer batteries prove increasingly impressive in cases where even greater power is required.

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HP iPAQ Data Messenger Review

Chris Leckness — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:53:48 +0000

The iPAQ Data Messenger gets reviewed by Tracy and Matt’s Blog…

Apart from the raw WM6.1 front end, my overall feeling about this phone was that HP released it a little too soon. Perhaps just to make a presence in the market place? As a fan of WM, I appreciate their commitment and support of Microsoft’s product. But also feel there were a few engineers at HP that would have liked to tweak it just a bit more before releasing.

If you are set on a HP device, maybe wait a little until WM6.5 is released and ships with it. Hopefully HP will improve the keyboard and up the screen resolution, I look forward to a revised model

HP has historical been pretty slow to come to market on all their phones. The 6915 would have been a smash if it made it to the streets in the 1st 6 months that the world knew about it. Instead, it was delayed and several phones took it out before it could even come up for air. Anyhow, this is another one that has taken a long time to make it to the streets. Apparently, HP doesn’t plan to release this one for the US phone fiends, but still, we knew about this one for quite a while. It was officially announced back in October 2008 and was available for preorder back in January 09.

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There are mistakes and Mistakes

ctitanic — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:20:35 +0000

Yes, and here is an example of what I call Mistake with a capital M. Apparently HP is shipping the HP Mininote netbook with a very dark protection film covering the webcam. The result a blurry and dark image. Yesterday a video was posted in youtube talking about this issue and showing how to fix it but it was mysteriously removed. Thanks to JKKMobile we can show you this whole issue and the fix.

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Comparing the IPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger and the IPAQ 900 Business Messenger

Julie — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:23:00 +0000

I’ve enjoyed using my IPAQ hw6925 for a couple of years but a few months ago the hw6925 went for a swim for a brief 2 seconds. Even though I removed the battery, storage card and SIM card immediately and left it under a hot lamp for 24 hours to dry, the hw6925 has been quirky ever since. Lately, I’ve been using an IPAQ 910c and thought you might like a comparative review of the two devices. In this article I discuss the hardware similarities and differences between the two devices as well as the pre-installed software differences. I also summarize the WM6.1 enhancements.

With a sleek new body and running WM6.1, the IPAQ 900 Business Messenger is the true successor to the IPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger. Notable hardware differences between the two IPAQs include:

The IPAQ 900 is 3G enabled
The IPAQ 900 has double the amount of System ROM and System RAM as the hw6900
The IPAQ 900 has a 320 x 240 pixel screen, with a default landscape orientation. There is no known way to change the orientation to a more standard portrait orientation.
Even though the IPAQ 900 screen is a larger pixel size than that of the hw6900, the viewable image size of 2.46 inches is noticeably smaller that that of the hw6900 image size of 3.0 inches. These screenshots are an accurate representation of the viewable screen sizes of the IPAQ 910c and the IPAQ hw6925.

IPAQ 910c	IPAQ hw6925

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First Impressions of HP’s Mini 1000 Mi Edition

ctitanic — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:47:28 +0000

Rob Bushway from Gottabemobile has just posted his first impressions of HP’s Mini 1000 Mi Edition.

I love the Mini 1000 and think it is one of the nicest netbooks on the market, but I have not found a scenario yet where I would recommend the Mi Edition over say the Windows XP version or the beta version of Windows 7.

I know what is happening to Rob, after testing W7 it’s so hard to go back to Vista or XP!

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MTV EngineRoom Presentation

Jack Cook — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:53:26 +0000

Tracey Trachta, HP’s leader of Global Initiatives for the PC business, gave a great presentation at CNTRSTG on how the company’s latest marketing effort to engage and connect with the influential Net Generation is bringing new users, viewers and readers to youth and tech sites around the world.

Tracey was joined by SuChin Pak, the host of a TV program which was the centerpiece of the effort.

We had the opportunity to see this year’s winning laptop design … it was very cool! Check out the press release below!

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