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January 2010

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GNC-2010-01-28 #547 Win a iPad Listen to Win

I will give away a iPad on 2-11-10 to one lucky listener.. Listen to win. Headed for Honolulu very early tomorrow morning regular show on Monday and then a early show on Wednesday due to trip to Chicago. I go on a major rant tonight on the iPad classic Todd. Support by these fine sponsors keep the lights on your

iPad. Just you wait Henry Higgins.

My first thoughts?  I'm only surprised by two things: The price. I expected $700 in the high priced Apple universe. The lack of a souped up e-book or magazine to show the potential to the media industry. So in response to our great host at Geek News Central, and he is wiser than I for certain, let me add a

Apple iPad

In a Word a iPhone on Sterioids Check Gizmodo Coverage Love the concept and they almost did it right. But it is missing the following No MultiTasking No Camera No Flash (Adobe) No Verizon or T-Mobile No Widescreen No HDMI Out Plus your still locked into the App store. Your not going to be able to load your own applications

A Review of Tuneup

I had never really used the Itunes' album view, not because I don't like the concept, but because when I did it with my library there were far too many album showing the blue note indicating there was no album cover. I had tried to have Itunes scan my library, but many of my album were still not found. I had tried various other methods, but none were completely satisfactory until now when I found Tuneup.

Motorola DECT Cordless Android Phone – CES 2010

The Motorola DECT HS1001 Cordless Android Phone exhibited at 2010 Digital Experience is a phone with built in Wifi that is crystal clear and has a cordless range of over 400 feet. With the Android Operating System in the phone it is like having a net connected mobile device with full access to android apps and tools. Motorola has wrapped

MyCinq Extra Monitor for Laptop – CES 2010

The folks at CINQ over at MyCinq.com have offered up what is being termed the Sideline Companion USB Monitor for Laptop users. If you need a second portable display for your Laptop this product is going to be a winner. With a resolution at 1024x600 and 16:9 aspect ratio it is definitely provide you with plenty of space. You can

Fujitsu Demo of Cholesteric LCD e-ink Screen – CES 2010

Fujitsu was on had to demo its new Cholesteric LCD Screen which they liken the display to e-ink. The screen on this eReader is not as bright as I would expect and I think will be the biggest challenge this unit has in the marketplace. Everyone is so used to bright and crisp screens on devices that they own that

DeLorme & FindmeSpot GPS Locator – CES 2010

Want to send a customized text message when there is no cell signal?  Delorme and their leadership in mapping and GPS technology have teamed up with SPOT LLC to introduce the  The DeLorme Earthmate® PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator. It is the world's first handheld, GPS and Satellite communications device. The device will capable of sending text messages when you

Compulab has the Smallest Computers – CES 2010

Compulab has introduced a line of very tiny but very powerful computers that fit in the palm of your hand. If you are looking for a mini computer to drive a entertainment center or maybe a computer in a area that you want to keep a full sized machine out of site. Based on the powerful Atom processor the folks

First hands on review of the Apple Tablet!

I know your as astonished as I am ;) huge thanks to Mosspuppet for bringing some clarity to the hype surrounding the launch of the iSlate :)

GNC-2010-01-25 #546 Live from Jacksonville

My time here in Florida is rapidly coming to a close and I will be heading back to Honolulu. I am suffering bandwidth withdrawals as the hotel connectivity is simply horrid. Someday Hilton will figure out how to keep their customers happy. But the Homewood Suites here in Jacksonville need to work on their bandwidth. Should be an exciting day

Mitsubishi integrating Vudu in LED TV’s CES 2010

Mitsubishi is putting Vudu into it's LED based TV sets. This is one step closer to having a full blown computer built into every television set. What is really exciting about this is that Vudu brings not only movies not available via your cable provider to owners of Mitsubishi sets but also alternative content just like Geek News Central. This

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