Tag: Nokia
Lenovo, Fujitsu, IRU Adopt MeeGo for Netbooks
Despite Nokia’s decision to adopt MeeGo, which was a joint collaboration with Intel, the latter company is still pushing forward with the open-source Linux-based scalable operating system and trying to find partners to use the OS in products. One partner is Lenovo, which will be using the MeeGo operating system in its popular Lenovo S10-3 [...]
How to use Bluetooth Devices in Windows 7
With Windows 7, users are able to enjoy a wide range of software and services. Hardware technologies are another area of the Windows ecosystem that users are able to benefit from tremendously with a plethora of solutions to do anything you want with your Windows 7 PC. One of these technologies I would like discuss [...]
Nokia N9: The Unibody MBP of Smartphones
Recently, new images of the Nokia N9 have surfaced. This time, the images depict a smartphone with an uncanny resemblance to Apple’s unibody MacBook Pro. The Nokia N9 is a smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY. Originally it was thought to have run Symbian OS, but since then it has been leaked that the phone will [...]
Use Goal.com to Follow the World Cup
Soccer news website, Goal.com, could be another resource for you to use to follow the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Containing news headlines, live scores, a mobile version of its website, and an application for your mobile device — this is a versatile site with lots of information. Goal.com is not solely designed to [...]
Meego Builds Available for Handhelds and Netbooks
Meego, the new open source operating system brought to you by Nokia and Intel, is ready for use. Meego is offering three builds in the repository, each supporting different hardware platforms: Intel Atom netbooks, the ARM-powered Nokia N900 and Intel Atom handhelds on the Moorestown architecture. From Meego’s blog: The MeeGo distribution infrastructure and the operating [...]
Ustream: How to get Started, Ustreaming Your Way to Fame
It seems everyone has a podcast or Internet video show. You can find everything from the latest tech news (Leo LePorte’s Twit Live channel) to live shots of a hummingbird nest. Why not you? We’ll show you the basic steps to setting up your own Ustream video show. While we focus on Ustream.tv, one of [...]
CES- Nokia’s Keynote- changing the world
Yesterday was Nokia’s turn to be in the keynote spotlight. You have to love a company that right before the keynote started, the announcer said ” At the request of Nokia, we ask you to keep you cell phones on.” The crowd loved that. Nokia knows their audience I must say. So what did Nokia’s [...]
TechVi: Opinions on the $800 Nokia Booklet 3G at BestBuy
Not too long ago Nokia announced a new Netbook that among other things; had a built in 3G modem, 12 hour battery life and an aluminum chassis to top it off. Given the netbook moniker it was surprising to see the price for the Nokia Booklet 3G come in at $800; which is a big jump from traditional netbooks.
The latest news is that Best Buy will be selling the Nokia Booklet 3G and Randall Bennett, the host at TechVi, was able to chat with Erica Ogg of CNet and Brad Linder of Liliputing to find out what they think of the Nokia Booklet 3G and its $800 price tag.
Nokia Announces the Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook
Last Friday’s rumor of a Nokia Netbook was confirmed in short order by a press release on Nokia’s website announcing the Nokia Booklet 3G. The Nokia Booklet 3G will feature a 10″ screen, a Windows OS and claims a 12 hour battery life that will convince you to leave your power cord at home.
Nokia Expected to Enter Netbook Market
The India Times reports that mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is actively monitoring the netbook market and that it may enter the mobile computing space in the future. Speaking with the Times, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, the Global CEO of Nokia said, “…the PC and the mobile will continue to come closer and merge. A lot of opportunity can be seen in this converged area.” While Nokia has made news recently for it’s N97 and N97 mini phones (which the company calls mobile computers, Nokia isn’t a well known computer manufacturer.
