Tech Diversions

Lenovo S10-3t Reviews

techstauf4 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:56:41 +0000

I’ve been interested in the S10-3t ever since CES, but no one has really run it through it’s paces yet. Just yesterday I was able to try one out at Fry’s and for a netbook it was respectable. Could it be better (ie: faster) yes. At $499 it’s not bad and you can have a netbook and a tablet, but as much as I hate to say, it’s not as sexy as an iPad. Maybe when the iPad and the other slates come out Lenovo will lower the price. At $399 it would be a whole lot more appealing. Cnet and engadget both have reviews out so go check them out. I’m going to wait a bit before making the tablet jump, it’s beginning to be a crowded market out there.

Dell Mini 5 now the Streak?

techstauf4 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:49:31 +0000

More leaks on the Mini 5 are making it a very appealing device that (as I’ve said before) might just make it the perfect blend of features and form factor. Check out Cnet and PC World for more. Come on Dell, how about a release date and pricing!?

Windows Phone Gaming?

techstauf4 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:38:20 +0000

We’ll find out more next week at MIX but at the Game developers conference some details have come out about the latest dev kit for Zune, Xbox, and Windows Phone. XNA 4.0. Looks like some great possiblities for 3D gaming. There’s also an example of starting a game on Windows Phone and playing it on Xbox Live right where you left off, how cool! Time will tell. Get more at engadget.

Dell Mini 5 – maybe the best tablet?

techstauf4 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:24:10 +0000

We’re going to get inundated with tablets. I’ve been watching the Dell Mini 5 info leak out. This might be the sweet spot of form factor and function. If they price it less than the iPad it could be perfect. Check out more at engadget.

HP Slate runs Flash

techstauf4 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:53:00 +0000

Take that iPad! HP released some promo videos on their slate running Flash. Still no word on pricing or availability, but it could be a great head to head competitor with the iPad. Priced right it could crush it. Take a look over at HP.

Dell Mini 5 Handled

techstauf4 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:24:00 +0000

Engadget has a “hands on” with the Dell Mini 5. Dell’s Android tablet that’s somewhere in-between a phone and a full tablet. It could end up being the surprise hit in the tablet/slate race.

Asus Multi-Touch T101MT

techstauf4 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:56:00 +0000

Sightings of the new Asus T101MT have been found at engadget and MaximumPC. A new 10.1” multi-touch convertible laptop. No release dates or prices but it could give the Lenovo S10-3T a run for its money.

Outlook Gets Social

techstauf4 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:42:00 +0000

Microsoft has released add-ins for both Outlook 2007 and 2010 that add an additional pane that links your contacts to social services like Linked-in and Facebook. Cnet has a rundown and you can find out more at Microsoft.

XP Mode – Windows 7

techstauf4 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:34:00 +0000

If you have Windows 7 Home Premium or above you are entitled to the free download of XP Mode. It’s a virtualization of XP using Windows Virtual PC. One of the requirements of it is hardware virtualization. If your computer doesn’t support it you were out of luck. Lifehacker has a way to run it on non-supported hardware using VMware’s free VM player.

Windows Phone 7 Series

techstauf4 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:18:00 +0000

I’m loving my Droid. After years of putting up with WinMo, it’s been a great change. I had really given up on Microsoft, but they really seem to have come out with a game changer. Similar to Windows 7, Zune, and Xbox, Microsoft threw out the manual and came out with something unique and lust worthy. Unfortunately it won’t be available until holiday season 2010.

Here’s a rundown of some links:

engadget Live Blog of the launch
engadget hands on
Gizmodo
Wired hands on
Wired Gadget Lab
Microsoft