Have a Happy Holiday today those of you in the U. S. from your friends at jkOnTheRun! No matter where you might be have a safe and enjoyable weekend in any event. We will be back before you know it sharing tidbits from the mobile tech world. Enjoy your time with friends and family.
If you have followed us here for long you probably remember seeing this (and laughing at me):
This was the actual setup I was using last year to watch college football. Laugh at me no more. This weekend the wife and I headed to Sam’s Club where we finally got a real TV:
Philips 52-inch HDTV
So what, after all these months, finally moved us to get a real TV? Was it lower prices due to the economy or technological advances? Sure, those played a role, but I blame my stepdaughter. See, a month ago, she let us borrow her 37-inch HDTV when she moved out, and we got used to having a big screen. Then, she said she needed to have it back. Seriously, we thank her for letting us borrow her TV (which she now has). :)
Sorry, I gotta go now. The biggest “Gilligan’s Island” rerun I’ve ever seen is due to start in a minute. I hear the Skipper is going to slap Gilligan around in this one.
This is a bit off-topic although it is a great concept to put technology for diabetics into the mobile arena. I am an insulin-taking diabetic and for those who are not in that special club it’s hard to understand how this can end up taking over your life. Each day has to be planned around this need for insulin, and I am one of those diabetics who has never gotten comfortable with shooting up with insulin in front of others.
Insulin pumps are a good use of technology that both constantly monitor the wearer’s glucose level and administer the appropriate dosage of insulin automatically. This is not only the easiest way to deal with the dependence on insulin but is a good way to keep the patient’s glucose level normal as possible all of the time. The problem with pumps is how bulky and expensive they are which render them less portable for mobile folks.
The Flex Insulin Pump looks to change all of that, as it is basically a large bandage with an insulin pump inside. It is designed to be worn under clothing and from the photos of the prototype looks quite good for daily use. I know I’d certainly consider one of these babies for my own use so I hope these things get to market. The problem with gadgets for the diabetic is we seldom see them actually come to market.
(via Yanko Design)
You knew I would have to try it. Nothing to see here, move along
This is a bit off topic but so cool we had to pass it along. Mattel is getting ready to show off Mindflex, a game that puts your mind to work in a unique way. Mindflex was on display at the CES this year but Kevin and I missed it so it’s good that Mattel has reached out to us to give us the scoop on what looks to be pretty cool.
Mindflex has the gamer don a lightweight headset and then move a foam ball using just brainwave activity. You concentrate on raising and lowering the ball and it just happens. What makes this so unique is that it’s a game, and a great use of technology in its own right. It’s sort of mobile tech in a way; you do move the ball around with your mind. Check it out in the following video:
Wishing you all a very happy new year! May 2009 be a safe and happy year for everyone! We thank you for your continued support, you make what we do special. Best of times are yet to come!
We are spending the day with our families and friends and want to wish everyone a very happy holiday season! Stay safe and enjoy the important things in life and that isn’t mobile tech. We’ll be back really soon to share more cool things with you so happy holidays from us to you. (We were just kidding about the mobile tech part. 
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‘Twas the geek’s night before Christmas, and all through the house,
Not a hard drive was whirring, not a single clicking mouse;
The gadgets were charging in their docks so fine,
In hopes that St. Nick shopped at Best Buy online;
The geeks were all snuggled all warm in their beds,
While visions of netbooks did dance in their heads.
With a click and a whir there arose such a clatter,
As the smartphones and Blackberries began to all chatter;
A song they did sing to ring in good cheer,
In their sleep geeks were smiling for what did they hear?
Nothing, it was all SSDs here,
And as they settled their heads back down in the bed,
They dreamed of the gadgets that might be colored red;
An iPhone, a new Palm, or an HDTV,
Could that be what they’d find underneath the tree?
As the geeks fell asleep with their eyes all aglow,
And the visions of electrons did come and did go;
With a whoosh down the chimney the gear did alight,
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
This is a test of live blogging from the iPhone in preparation for our CES trip.
UPDATE: the 2710p has been SOLD. Thanks to all who contacted me.
I mentioned in a Mobile Tech Manor column a few weeks ago that I have been getting my home office set up. That process has me evaluating all the gear I own to determine if I should hang on to some of the gadgets I am not using enough to justify keeping around. It was a hard decision but I am seriously considering selling the HP 2710p convertible notebook that I picked up a year ago. The 2710p is a capable Tablet PC and has been lovingly maintained. In addition to the 2710p itself I have added a number of accessories that make it a killer mobile computing solution and everything would go as a package. This is a golden opportunity for someone to get a great mobile platform in time for the holidays. Here’s the whole package up for grabs:
My review of the 2710p will give you a lot of information about the Tablet and you can find countless photos of the device here on jkOnTheRun. The unboxing was captured on video back when I got it and shows off the slice battery and dock as well as the 2710p. If you are interested in the package email me an offer at jk AT gigaom DOT com.
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