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It looks like those March 16 rumors were true, because Spring Design has announced that the Alex ereader is now available for pre-order. Of course, a quick visit to the website is still referring users to check back, but I am sure that will, or may have already changed.
In terms of price, those interested can expect to pay $399 and as of now it will be available online only. That said, the Alex ereader will also be in stores (Borders) sometime in June.
Feature wise the Alex will offer a 6-inch display as well as a smaller full color 3.5-inch display on bottom. The Alex will come with Wi-Fi, and a 3G model expected sometime in the future. Other features include a microSD card slot, USB 2.0 and support for EPUB, PFD, TXT and HTML. Additionally, the Alex will also ship with a set of headphones as well as a power cord and padded cover.
I really want a Palm Pre Plus, mostly due to the fact that I have had a review unit for a little while and have been digging it. But at the same time, and as much as I want one, I will not, repeat will not be paying $150 bucks for one. Given that I have been checking sites like Amazon, Wirefly and Verizon on an almost daily basis looking for price drops and waiting for the right time to buy.
These prices come just a few weeks since I last posted, and at that time the Pre Plus was $149.99 with Verizon, $39.99 with Wirefly and $49.99 with Amazon. One thing that I should mention is that the prices at Wirefly and Amazon seem to be the regular price. As for the Verizon price, that is a sale price, which means that after today it will be back up to $149.99. Moral of this story, if you want a Palm pre Plus, go with Verizon today, or better yet buy through Amazon or Wirefly. Me, I think I can hold out a little longer.
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The Pogoplug offers a convenient way to be able to backup your files and also have access to them from any Internet connection as well as share select files with others. I have been using one for a few weeks now, and have a review coming soon. But today, Pogoplug has rolled out a few new features, some of which will make gamers happy. Or more specifically, gamers who are using an Xbox 360 or PS3. In terms of the new feature, users of the previously mentioned consoles will be able to access, share, and stream their media directly to the game console.
“With game console support, Pogoplug owners can now easily access, share, and stream their media directly to their Xbox 360 or PS3 from any local or remotely located Pogoplug. Gamers can watch home movies from their Pogoplug connected external hard drive on their Xbox 360 or PS3, share slideshows or listen to their entire music library without ever putting down their game controller. The Xbox 360 or PS3 automatically sees the drives connected to the Pogoplug and the contents of other shared Pogoplugs.”
The other new feature is not limited to game consoles, instead its more backup oriented. It offers additional capabilities to the Active Copy feature and it will allow users to automatically copy files to a Pogoplug in another location.
“Active Copy enables users to backup folders on their computer to a Pogoplug connected drive. Whenever new files are added, or changes are made to an existing file within the Active Copy enabled folder, these files are automatically copied to a chosen destination folder. Now users can also use Active Copy to automatically backup key files from one Pogoplug to another off-site Pogoplug, for additional safety and redundancy.”
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Is RIM losing the attraction it once held so proudly? Maybe, according to a study by Crowd Science that looked at mobile phone owners and asked what their next device will be. While customer preference before a purchase might be radically different from what they actually buy, the study is interesting in seeing how smartphone users view other brands and OSs.
“These results show that the restlessness of Blackberry users with their current brand hasn’t just been driven by the allure of iPhone,” said John Martin, CEO of Crowd Science. “Rather, Blackberry as a brand just isn’t garnering the loyalty seen with other mobile operating systems.”
The study was performed online only with people taking part who visit large websites. A total of 1,140 users were surveyed and 44% used a regular phone, not a smartphone. If my math is right, of the people surveyed, 171 of them used a BlackBerry and 69 of those said they’d leave the BlackBerry platform for an iPhone. The question becomes, RIMs had a few years to dream up something that draws users away from the iPhone - where is it?
Android is making gains as well. Awareness of the OS moved up and a third of the BlackBerry users would consider Android as their next platform. Like iPhone users, Android users are very loyal to the OS with over 90% of users commit to sticking with the OS.
The post title and above image pretty much sums it up, so in short, Google has just made a Nexus One available for AT&T as well as Rogers. And it is a Nexus One that will be compatible with those respective 3G networks. The handset is not being offered subsidized at all, so expect to pay the full $529. Of course the bright side of that price tag is not having a contract. Basically, just buy the phone and pop in your SIM card. Any takers?
Nexus One now compatible with the AT&T 3G network and shipping to Canada
In early January, we announced the Nexus One, the first device sold through Google’s web store. The Nexus One is unlocked, which means you can use it with a SIM card from most GSM operators worldwide. Currently the device is compatible with most 3G networks, including T-Mobile in the US. However, there are some carriers that have different 3G frequencies, such as AT&T in the US and Rogers Wireless in Canada, so users with these SIM cards can only access 2G or EDGE networks on their Nexus One.
Starting today, an additional version of the Nexus One is available from the Google web store that is compatible with AT&T’s 3G network. This new model can be purchased as an unlocked device without a service plan. In addition to AT&T’s 3G network, this device will also run on Rogers Wireless in Canada. And like the first version of the Nexus One, it can be used with most GSM operators globally.
Additionally, Nexus One devices can now be shipped to Canada from Google’s web store, and will work with a SIM from Rogers Wireless. To find out which version you should purchase, based on your mobile service provider, please visit our Help Center.
Yesterday, at MIX10, Microsoft unveiled much more about their Windows Phone 7, due to hit consumers hands by years end. Besides the bits about software and partners, the company went into exactly who the OS was designed for. The answer might surprise you.
For development purposes, the team created a married couple, Miles and Anna. The married 38 year-olds, are called “life maximizers” as they demand the most from their devices and are living life to the fullest. In fact, Anna just reduced her work hours so she could spend more time with the kids. The couple is keenly aware of the necessary balances in life, Miles keeps track of his work exchange email as well as friends on GMail. Miles may have a slight addiction to 3D games as well.
Not the younger demographic I expected with carry-over from other Microsoft brands like Xbox or Zune as the OS borrows heavily from both. Instead, Microsoft looks to be going the “devices for grown-ups” route. Competing against devices characterized as “toys” might be an angle the company takes.
What’s odd in this, is apparently I am a life-maximizer. As a 38 year-old, I am married with kids; keep track of a work Exchange account as well as GMail. My parents are not in Europe (though I’ve suggested they leave the continent and privately prayed for them to do so). I expect a lot from my devices, in fact my phone rarely leaves my side.
From when I wake and check in with my editor, texting with a daughter at the bus stop, then work using Google Voice as a work number. GPS navigation, reservations with Open Table and movie info and back to email check in and some gaming rounds out the day. If I do it right, my phone’s battery is smoking and expired at days end.
But Windows? I confess, I am not sure if I am willing to go back. The Samsung Blackjack was my first smartphone and Windows Mobile 5, then later an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 did its best to keep up, but it wasn’t enough. Don’t even get me started on the stylus.
So far, the word from MIX10 is impressive. Windows Phone looks to have taken the best of their other brands and rolled them where Windows Mobile needed help the most. Is it enough or does it show it’s never too late in the mobile world?
Microsoft has all but confirmed the bad, but not all that surprising news—the HTC HD2 will not be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 7 series. The news comes courtesy of Joe Belfiore who simply stated that the HD2 is “not compliant with the Windows Phone 7 Series hardware specifications.” Like I said, disappointing but not all that surprising, but more importantly is what if anything will this do to sales of the HD2 once it comes available on T-Mobile. Personally I can see some phone geeks pushing the HD2 aside, but for a regular consumer it may not make all that much of a difference, if they know at all. Still even with that the HD2 is a nice looking phone, and I would imagine that it will appeal to someone.
It seems as if Palm has reached a small turning point in terms of advertising, their latest commercial is not creepy nor does it make it seem like only soccer moms should be using their products. The commercial is still simple, and shows a woman walking down the street doing what webOS does best—handling multiple notifications across multiple apps. Plus as a small added bonus it has decent music and also makes it look like that woman is having fun. Now for Palm, lets take this little bit and run with it, because people are saying good things about this commercial, which seems to be a big change from some of the creepier ones that have come before.
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I really want a Palm Pre Plus, mostly due to the fact that I have had a review unit for a little while and have been digging it. But at the same time, and as much as I want one, I will not, repeat will not be paying $150 bucks for one. Given that I have been checking sites like Amazon, Wirefly and Verizon on an almost daily basis looking for price drops and waiting for the right time to buy.
The Pogoplug offers a convenient way to be able to backup your files and also have access to them from any Internet connection as well as share select files with others. I have been using one for a few weeks now, and have a review coming soon. But today, Pogoplug has rolled out a few new features, some of which will make gamers happy. Or more specifically, gamers who are using an Xbox 360 or PS3. In terms of the new feature, users of the previously mentioned consoles will be able to access, share, and stream their media directly to the game console.
Microsoft has all but confirmed the bad, but not all that surprising news—the HTC HD2 will not be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 7 series. The news comes courtesy of Joe Belfiore who simply stated that the HD2 is “not compliant with the Windows Phone 7 Series hardware specifications.” Like I said, disappointing but not all that surprising, but more importantly is what if anything will this do to sales of the HD2 once it comes available on T-Mobile. Personally I can see some phone geeks pushing the HD2 aside, but for a regular consumer it may not make all that much of a difference, if they know at all. Still even with that the HD2 is a nice looking phone, and I would imagine that it will appeal to someone.
It seems as if Palm has reached a small turning point in terms of advertising, their latest commercial is not creepy nor does it make it seem like only soccer moms should be using their products. The commercial is still simple, and shows a woman walking down the street doing what webOS does best—handling multiple notifications across multiple apps. Plus as a small added bonus it has decent music and also makes it look like that woman is having fun. Now for Palm, lets take this little bit and run with it, because people are saying good things about this commercial, which seems to be a big change from some of the creepier ones that have come before.
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