Archive for March, 2009
iPhone 3.0 Will Have Tethering Support
Apple announced iPhone 3.0 software today at a press event in Cupertino. There are more than 100 new features, but the one that’s most interesting to me is tethering support. This means that millions of iPhone users will be able to free their notebooks from Wi-Fi networks. At the press conference Apple’s Josh Quittner said: [...]
Gadget Stimulus Plan Day 1: Win A Jabra BT530 Headset w/Noise Blackout
Today we’re giving away a Jabra BT530 Bluetooth headset that features Noise Blackout noise cancellation. The BT530 makes it possible for the person on the other end of the line to hear you, even if you’re in a noisy environment.
Dell Adamo Available for Pre-order
The Dell Adamo is now available for pre-order at AdamoByDell.com. The Adamo is Dell’s most stylish notebook to date and it is sure to turn heads. The Dell Adamo is now the world’s thinnest notebook available, measuring .65 of an inch thick.
HP Enviro Series Batteries Now Available, Good to Go for 3 Years
HP’s Enviro Series batteries are now available for order. The batteries are produced by Boston-Power, a company that makes environmentally-friendly batteries that perform better over the long haul. This new line of batteries are are compatible with 18 HP notebooks, including most Pavilion and HDX series computers.
Notebooks.com and GottaBeMobile Gadget Stimulus Plan
The economy’s in the dumps and we know our readers aren’t buying as many computers and accessories as usual. To help aid your gadget deficit, we’re kicking off the GottaBeMobile and Notebooks.com Gadget Stimulus Plan. Stay tuned to Notebooks.com and GottaBeMobile for your chance to win.
Coupon: 25% off HP Notebooks
HP’s offering 25% off HP Pavilion and HDX notebooks with the purchase of one notebook accessory priced $50 or more. Coupon code NB2388 is valid until 3/22/09 or while supplies last.
Time for More Battery Life Metrics
Battery life is extremely important to any mobile technology user, but good info can be hard to come by. Notebook vendors toss around simplistic battery life claims that don’t reflect real-world scenarios. I don’t see any reason why they can’t provide their customers with more information about battery life. I’ve been talking about this issue [...]
Motion Computing J3400 Rugged Tablet PC Announced
Motion Computing’s introduced the J3400, a rugged Tablet PC J3400 that’s light weight and built to stand up to abuse. Rob Bushway got an early copy of the J3400 and put together a photo gallery and 30 minutes of video over at GottaBeMobile.com.
HP Mini Extended 6-Cell Battery Now Shipping, On Sale for $96
The 6-cell extended battery for the HP Mini 1000 is shipping and on sales for $95.99 after a $24 discount. The Mini 1000 is one of my favorite netbooks, but its standard 3-cell battery just isn’t enough for a lot of people. The 6-cell battery doubles the time you can work on the Mini 1000 on a single charge.
1ft Power Cable: The Best $2 You Can Spend on Your Notebook
Sometimes the simplest accessories can have a big impact on your mobile computing life. Jason Dunn from Digital Home Thoughts found a short power cable that works with most netbook AC adapters. For less than $2 you can really lighten your load.
