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Product Review: Medion Akoya Mini Netbook - Silicon Republic
unpacking the medion akoya mini was somewhat of a shock for me because, this being my first netbook, i wasn’t actually prepared for how small these hybrid laptop/tablet creatures are. yet weighing in at 1.2kg the medion akoya is practically obese ...
www.siliconrepublic.com

Stellarwindow Transforms Your Computer Into Galactic Guide [astronomy]
the stellarwindow is a usb stick loaded with a compass and tilt sensors and bundled with software to convert your laptop or tablet into an astronomy guide. point the system at what you want to see...
gizmodo.com

Fujitsu Lifebook T1010
with the lifebook t1010, fujitsu adds tablet functionality to an otherwise typical 13.3-inch laptop. it's a good choice for students and executives who prefer to take handwritten notes on the run.
reviews.cnet.com

Microsoft- Tablet Pc Is Not A Feature Of The Os, It Is Not Even ... - Jkontherun.com
i love tablet pcs. that is no surprise as i have been using them and writing about them for years. the tablet pc is a true innovation by microsoft, one that has yet to be duplicated by anyone else. the tablet pc enthusiast community has long groused ...
www.jkontherun.com

Olpc Users Get Video Sharing Site - Podcasting News
video sharing site dailymotion has announced a partnership with the one laptop per child foundation to let olpc xo computer users share videos online. beneath its toylike exterior, the xo is an advanced device with a rotating screen, dual laptop ...
www.podcastingnews.com

Stellarwindow Turns Your Laptop Into A Virtual Planetarium
if you enjoy looking at the stars, but get a little impatient trying to figure out which way to hold your star map to identify the constellations, a new software program may make things easier. called stellarwindow, the program gives you a real-time guided tour of the night sky wherever you're looking.
www.physorg.com

Breaking Down Barriers
michelle nelson, ffa adviser at brookings high school, is trying to break away from the stereotype that the student organization is just for farm kids.
www.brookingsregister.com

Talkin' Technology - Chiropractic Economics
with a push of a button, it jumps into action. it beeps, whirls, grinds, and then comes to life. buttons light up, screens flash, and it asks you for a secret password to enter — and you wouldn’t know what to do without it. whether yours is a ...
www.chiroeco.com

The Processing Of Words - Wearford Democrat
one of the most defining facets of civilized mankind has been our ability to communicate and to store this information in a permanent form. although humans have inhabited the earth for thousands of years, written records have only been around for a ...
www.weatherforddemocrat.com

Innovation | Watch That Would Make Bond Proud, Very Proud
suunto x10 watch : while the chunky suunto x10 might not go well with a tuxedo, james bond would still love it. the watch hides a global positioning system unit, stopwatch, compass, barometer and altimeter into a package not much bigger than 007's omega. because the x10 can track gps satellites, you can record and download your last run or hike to google earth or other digital mapping programs. ...
www.charlotteobserver.com

Windows Ce Tablet Has Swiveling Camera
— aug. 22, 2008 — albatron has announced a 12-ounce tablet pc that includes a seven-inch touchscreen display and runs windows ce 6.0. the "tee pc" includes a swiveling camera, wifi, bluetooth, an sd expansion slot, and a speaker-equipped docking station, according to the company. ...
www.windowsfordevices.com

Read All 'mac' Posts In News - Apple - Cnet News
a new apple patent application could provide ways to control a computer with a combination of input technologies. (credit: u.s. pto) apple may be thinking about adding new ways to improve the multitouch interface work that is central to the company's ...
news.cnet.com

Apple Watchers Spot 'ipod Nano' Pix, Itunes Hints - Cnet News
update 11:57 a.m. pdt: added a paragraph on itunes 8 and iphone 2.1. tuesday's apple event can't come soon enough for the gazillions of people eager to find out what the company has in store. could this be the ipod nano that everyone's been expecting ...
news.cnet.com

Getac B300 Rugged Laptop
no mucking about with this hard-boiled hardware review this laptop is squarely aimed at those who find themselves biding their time waiting for a sahara sandstorm to pass, or need to check email while hanging upside down from an offshore oil rig.…
go.theregister.com

First Prototype Of Open Source Techcrunch Tablet
holy_calamity writes "big mouth tech blogger mike arrington decided earlier this year to 'teach gadget-makers a lesson' and make his own portable, touch screen web tablet. the first, very rough, prototype is complete. despite the claims it would be fully open source — even the hardware — there's no sign of a project site or any other openness yet." read more of this story at slashdot. ...
hardware.slashdot.org

Get The Right Tech Tools For Back To School - Edmonton Journal
going back to school is a time when students need to get smart -- not just about their studies but also with purchases of technology tools. sure, it's nice to get cool electronics, but intelligent shopping can help both your budget and your grades ...
www.canada.com

Gates: Next Decade To Bring Huge Software Advances - Pc World
the coming decade will bring even more advances in software and computing than the last 10 years, bringing new ways to watch television, to use telephones and to input information into computers, microsoft chairman bill gates predicted thursday ...
www.pcworld.com

Custer Waiting For Computers
custer high school only got some of the computers they were hoping for.
www.keloland.com

Motion Revs Up New Rugged Tablets
motion computing has added smart card readers, an easyconnect usb/ethernet module, and core 2 duo processors to its ruggedized tablet pcs.
news.digitaltrends.com

2008 Predictions: Macworld's Annual Forecast Of The Year Ahead - Mac Central
with the calendar flipping from one year to the next this past week, it’s only natural to wonder what the next 365 days have in store. it’s even more understandable if you’re a mac fan. after all, macworld expo looms just a week or so away, and ...
www.macworld.com