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With the new Apple announcements today, it became apparent to me that the new iTunes Movies would be a nice marriage of Microsoft Windows based hardware and Apple software. I decided to download both iTunes 7 as well as a movie. Initial thoughts:

• 640 x 480 resolution is pretty solid on a UMPC device
• The new iTunes interface is very slick and usable
• Audio quality of the movies is very good
• People have to realize we’re taking evolutionary steps towards downloadable high-def content; this was the next evolutionary step due to bandwidth and infancy of the high-def display market which is just now coming of age.
• I’d prefer to watch a downloaded VGA movie on a UMPC as opposed to carrying an optical drive and packaged content.

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I just got a new DV camcorder so why not put it to the test? Vaja Cases was kind enough to send me three custom cases for devices that I have, so what could be better than a video review? In this brief review I get to show off custom cases for:

• The Apple iPod nano
• The Motorola RAZR V3 phone
• My XV6700 Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone; this case will fit any HTC Wizard or HTC Apace device

Vaja Cases are definitely upper tier cases as these three cases start at $55, $55 and $65 respectively. Are they worth the money? You’ll have to watch the video to see if they and to hear my thoughts!

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This show it’s back to the basics with a pure audio podcast that looks at recovery strategies for mobile PCs that do not have an optical drive or in some cases a keyboard.  I offer some common sense strategies for preparing now for the unthinkable crash that leaves your UMPC/ Origami, Tablet PC, or other ultra-portable unable to boot.  Instead of having a brick on your hands these tips might let you get back up and running.  If you have your own tips and advice for recovering an unresponsive device please leave them in the comments to share with others.

Fred Langa’s articles on InformationWeek covering Windows XP recovery methods are mentioned on this show.

Enjoy the show!

Intro music:  Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
Outro music:  Joyride by Mr. Nasty

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OK, the video file is huge but I wanted to capture the size and the spirit of the moment.  There is nothing quite like opening a new gadget for the first time and let’s face it, the Sony Vaio UX50 Micro PC is about as special as it gets.  With 1024×600 resolution playing on a screen of 4.5 inches you need the extra video to really show the device.  I had an invisible audience who wanted to remain out of the video but the coolness of the Sony drew him in as the video progressed.  All sorts of activity was going on in the background and the Treo wouldn’t stop ringing but that’s the way it is in Mobile Tech Manor.

This video is an overview of the UX50 device and I promise a full video review showing what this PC can do is forthcoming.  Enjoy the show and let me know what you think.

Special thanks to the folks at Dynamism for supplying this review unit.  Those guys are the best!

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OK, we won’t win any Academy Awards for this video. I’m still limited to a 1.3 MP webcam and if you’ve ever tried to capture an LCD image from a webcam, well, let’s just say it isn’t pretty. However, if there are any DV recorder manufacturers looking for a fair and honest review, maybe we should talk!

What I tried to do was go through some of the many great scenarios you provided us and then let the Q1 try and handle them. Keep that in mind as you’re watching the often dark video; the point here isn’t to show the screen in crystal-clear imagery, but to see if the Q1 can handle the everyday work that you asked about. Remember: we’re looking at the device as both concept and for hands-on usage. Having said that, here’s some of the items you’ll see in no particular order:

• Booting up into AVStation Now for media playback.
• Booting into Windows XP to show the time-frame of a boot up.
• Putting the device into Sleep mode and restoring it back to show the speed.
• Inking in OneNote 2007, Outlook 2007 and Windows Journal.
• Handwriting recognition in Windows Journal.
• A quick stop into MindJet’s MindManager (Note: I had an issue in the video, but it wasn’t the fault of the software or of the Q1. Second Note: notice that I said it was my fault without actually saying it was my fault?!?)
• Brief look at DialKeys and the Microsoft TouchPack.
• Surfing in IE7 via the LAN.
• Pulling the LAN cable out and surfing the web by using an XV6700 EV-DO Windows Mobile phone via a Bluetooth connection.
• An overview of the Samsung screen rotation

We’ll likely have some additional videos of other scenarios for the Q1, but 34 minutes of a webcam video is probably more than you can bear for now!

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I ordered it, Best Buy sent it and UPS delivered it! Yup, the Samsung Q1 UMPC is in da house! This is the official "live" unboxing of the device and I try to show you every component of the Q1 packaging and contents. Overall, I’m very impressed; the packaging almost justifies that $1,099 price tag. Well, not quite, but really, it is packaged nicely. It’s all here, so why don’t you virtually unbox a Samsung Q1 with us?

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I had the opportunity to visit with Michael Garfield on the "High-tech Texan" radio show on AM KPRC950 and thought I’d share the recording that Kevin thoughtfully made from the stream for jkOnTheRun readers/ listeners.  We had a nice chat about jkOnTheRun and blogging in general.  Michael is a great guy and the radio show is one of my favorites.  If you are not lucky enough to live in Houston the radio station streams all their talk shows online.  Thanks for a great chat, Michael!

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So we’re following up the SenaCase review for the XV6700 with a video overview of the phone itself. This Windows Mobile 5.0 phone is never out of my reach and functions as a phone, camera, audio\video player, PDA, e-mail device and Internet browser. How’d they do that??? You’ll have to sneak a peek as we cover the device from top to bottom!

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Some folks might have already seen this 15 minute video review on mypersonal blog site; if you have please accept my apologies. James and Ithought that the jkOTR audience at large might not have seen this, soconsider this the Internet’s first ever "repeat". Protecting mobiledevices is often overlooked, but after spending hundreds or eventhousands of dollars on a device for daily usage, consider a few extradollars for a solid case. For my XV6700, I pre-ordered a case from Sena Cases.I’ve used their cases for several years with multiple devices, mainlybecause of the excellent and thoughtful design. In this "case", I’mhappy with my purchase, but have a few gotchas to point out so you canmake an informed decision.

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I can’t remember the last time a genre of mobile device created quite the buzz that the Origami/ UMPC has generated.  Show #14 is a video overview of the TabletKiosk eo v7110 UMPC, generously provided by the good folks at TabletKiosk.  I only had the device for a couple of days but wanted to give a thorough overview of the hardware, software, and potential of the UMPC using the eo and a video review seemed the best way to do that.

I hope you enjoy this video and apologize for the audio quality.  The video camera I was using was generating some internal noise that I could not hear until I encoded the video. You can still hear the audio track OK, it’s just a little annoying.     Feel free to shoot me any questions about the eo that you don’t see answered in the video and I’ll answer them if I can.

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