SInce posting our YouTube video reviews is so easy I decided to post a couple of our most popular video reviews again in case anyone missed them. This is Kevin’s review of the FlyBook V33i:
Here is the second post popular (rated by downloads) in the YouTube edition:
VGA iTunes compatible version (MP4 format, 640 x 480, 87.4 MB,13 minutes)
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The Microsoft Origami Project team was generous enough to provide us the forthcoming Origami Expereience software and we give you a quick tour. Unlike the original Origami interface, I think I'll be using this new one on my UMPC running Vista. You'll see how everything is accessible and usable without a stylus and the performance is nothing short of astounding!
Watch the brief video and then watch for the Origami Experience software to become available around Vista launch time!
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What a powerhouse! The Fujitsu Stylistic ST5112 is all power and all slate. The 12.1-inch Tablet PC with the Core Duo processor runs for hours and hours After using the slate for a few weeks, I share some of the following aspects:
Three quick production notes:
A special thanks goes out to Allegiance Technology Partners for loaning us the Fujitsu Stylistic ST 5112 Tablet PC!
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You asked for it and you've got it. All of our video reviews going forward will now be available in two formats. The full (VGA) version will now be produced in MP4 format, meaning those of you (like me) who use iTunes as your podcatcher will be able to get it right in iTunes. Just subscribe to the jkOnTheRun Audio Edition using this button if you haven't already.
We will also produce a smaller bandwidth-friendly QVGA version in WMV format so you can get it the same way you've always used. Since most of our podcasts are now in video we will change the name to jkOnTheRun Mobile Media Edition to reflect that fact. The most recent video #28 has already been produced in MP4 format if you want to test it out in iTunes, just go to the show post and give it a shot.
Watch jkOnTheRun Audio Edition #28 here (WMV format, 320 x 240, 192MB, 52 minutes)
For the bandwidth-conscious, there's a low-res version too. (WMV format, 320 x 240, 94 MB).
Hold your horses! Before you get all excited because you missed show #27 just hold on and listen a minute. It seems that running off the production crew in show #25 was a very bad move on my part and although this would be show #27 it's labeled all over as show #28. It really is show #27 so you haven't missed a thing, just pretend the last show was #27 and everything will be all right.
This show is a video overview of the new Fujitsu P1610 Tablet PC and I think once you've seen this baby in action you'll see why I like it so much. It's a mini-Tablet PC with an 8.9" touchscreen displaying 1280 x 768 and in the video you'll see why it provides a complete Tablet PC experience without an active digitizer. You'll also see the first look at the port replicator and extended battery that provides 6 hours of ink time.
Enjoy the show and leave us some feedback about the Fujitsu.
Special thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for supplying me with the review unit used in this video. Visit their web site and see all the Tablety goodness they offer!
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Sorry for the delay, but if you passed on our 216 MB video review of the FlyBook, we do have a 95 MB QVGA version available for you now. Think of it as one quarter of the screen size and storage space but with double the pleasure and panache. Or just download it because you put off the VGA download; we don't care. ;) Look at it this way: my ugly mug is only 1/4th the size....just like the little picture here. Oh, we're just soooooo clever.....
Kevin mentioned Podlinez and the cool way you can listen to the latest episode of the MobileTechRoundup podcast on your cell phone and I tried it out and aside from the long distance call it's really cool. I visited Podlinez a few minutes ago and was amazed to see this:
Of course, the jkOnTheRun Audio Edition have been strictly video for months so I'm not sure what you'll get if you dial that one but it's pretty cool to have 3 podcasts that folks can dial up on their phone.
Watch jkOnTheRun Audio Edition #26 here (WMV format, 640 x 480, 216 MB, 39:00 minutes)
For our QVGA little-friends, we have a 320 x 240 version coming soon.
After spending two weeks with the Dialogue FlyBook V33i on loan from iCube, we figured it as time to share the experience with a video review. Topics we cover:
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The Samsung Q1 SSD is the Korean model of the Q1 that has no hard drive. It has a blazing fast 32 GB solid state disk instead and iis the device I use every day in my work. Well, you can see for yourself in this video shot in living color. I try to show the Q1, lovingly named Flash, going through the paces I normally use it for daily and I hope it gives a little insight into how I can use such a small device with a little screen to be really productive. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think.
I apologize for the buzzing noise in the background. It was not there until the WMV file was spit out and too late for me to fix it.
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UPDATE: For our QVGA little-friends, we have a 320 x 240 version video as well. 106 MB; great taste AND less filling! Just click the link above.
Yes, I've been hard at work trying to get Vista RC2 fully functional on the Q1 UMPC. Vista on its own is quite stable; it's the little Samsung and touchscreen nuances that took some effort. So how does it work? What's the performance like? Obviously, I can't show every Vista feature in a short video (or even a large one apparently), so here's a walkthrough of some features:
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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:
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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:
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 1024x600 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:
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 my
personal blog site; if you have please accept my apologies. James and I
thought that the jkOTR audience at large might not have seen this, so
consider this the Internet's first ever "repeat". Protecting mobile
devices is often overlooked, but after spending hundreds or even
thousands of dollars on a device for daily usage, consider a few extra
dollars 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, mainly
because of the excellent and thoughtful design. In this "case", I'm
happy with my purchase, but have a few gotchas to point out so you can
make 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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Office 2007 has been given a total facelift over the previous version, and no doubt you've seen pictures and videos of the new "ribbon" interface. I have been using it for a few weeks and the more I use it the more I realize that a lot of the interface enhancements make the various Office applications much easier to use with the pen on a Tablet PC. This video demonstrates how those UI changes makes my work on a Tablet PC more productive, and in the video I show how a lot of these changes will be a boon for Origami device owners. Note that Office 2007 is an early beta and will likely change from what is demonstrated in this video by release time.
The video was recorded totally onscreen using Camtasia Studio and I hope you enjoy it. One caveat I should mention, drop-down menus from the ribbon interface are not currently picked up by Camtasia and do not appear in the video. In every instance in the demo I tried to make sure and talk you through what was in the menu that you couldn't see. At the end of the day I didn't think that hampered the video usefulness so I am releasing this demo anyway. I am sure that TechSmith will update Camtasia so these menus can be recorded when Office 2007 is actually released.
During the recording of this video I got an amusing Skype interruption by someone well known in the Tablet PC community. I'll send a Channel 9 guy to the first person who submits a comment to the show post with the correct name of the caller.
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Join me for a day in the life of a copy editor as he edits a document using the newly released InkGestures program from Jumping Minds. The video was recorded totally onscreen using Camtasia Studio and I hope you enjoy it.
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In keeping with the Tablet PC demo meme I decided to show a bunch of things I do regularly on my Tablet PC in this special video edition of jkOTR AE. The video was recorded totally onscreen using Camtasia Studio and I hope you enjoy it. Here's a list of programs shown in the order of appearance in the video:
Special thanks to the various artist for the music in this podcast:
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It's been too long since the last audio podcast and I have missed doing them. This show looks at two events that happened at the CES in Las Vegas that has me taking a new look at mobile technology and how they have even changed the way I work every day.
Enjoy the show!
Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
Outro music: Joyride by Mr. Nasty
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Palm has produced the Treo 700w running Windows Mobile 5.0 and Verizon released it for sale last week. I picked one up and decided to give you a video tour of the newest Treo and show you what I think of it. It is a very sweet phone!
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No you're not seeing things, well I guess you are at that. The OQO has captured the envy of geeks everywhere and this show is a video review of the ultra-portable device. This is a first attempt at a video cast for jkOnTheRun Audio Edition and I give a good look at the OQO covering all the ports and features of the little PC. Let me know how you like the video review, if enough people think it's worth continuing I will mix video casts with the podcasts in the future.
Special thanks to Dynamism for supplying the evaluation unit used in this review.
CORRECTION: the OQO has a 30 GB drive and not 20 GB as stated in the review (I was looking at my free space). :)
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I am getting ready for the CES in Las Vegas next week and plan to blog and podcast from the show floor the entire time I am there. This show takes a peek at the mobile gear I am taking with me to enable me to bring you the latest and greatest gadget news straight from the CES show floor.
Enjoy the show!
Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
Outro music: Joyride by Mr. Nasty
I think it would be really cool if someone could come up with a way to automatically derive written transcriptions from podcasts. This would work similar to speech recognition programs but it needs to be speaker independent to be effective, kind of like closed-captioning used by TV stations. The purpose for producing written transcripts would be two-fold- make podcasts available to those in the community who are deaf and unable to access the information shared in the many podcasts now available and to make the shows searchable once the transcripts are published.
I would love to hear from those in a position who have thoughts about possible solutions that could be used from existing technology. I am willing to work with anyone using any of the podcasts I produce as a test case, with the hope of eventually using this on a wide range of podcasts. Please contact me if you have any ideas along these lines, or post a comment here. Let's see what we can come up with as a community effort.
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Today's show offers up a couple of productivity tips that I think will make your life easier. One of them is for anybody that gets email (that's you, right?) and the other is for Outlook users. Tell me about any productivity tips that you find useful.
Enjoy the show!
Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
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I just had to talk about the most innovative device to be announced in a long time, the cPC from DualCor Technologies. Dual-processor, 2 GB of memory, 40 GB hard drive and a 5 inch screen. Sweet!
Enjoy the show and let me know what you'd like to hear discussed on jkOTR Audio Edition.
Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
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You’ve all seen those nice screen shots of the Aero Glass interface in Windows Vista. Is this interface efficient? Find out why I don’t think so.
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Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
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I will be attending CES from January 4 - 7th and would love to hook up with jkOnTheRun readers who will be there. Drop me a line to let me know and we'll try to get together. Podcast buddies Kevin Tofel and Dave Ciccone from MobileTechRoundup will also be there and it will be great fun. Maybe I'll get some good podcasting done live from the show floor. I'll certainly be doing a ton of blogging about new gadgets. See you there!
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NEC MobilePro 900 spotted in the wild but sadly, under utilized by the company. Why do companies deploying mobile technology often only get it half right?
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Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
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On the show today, the Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Pro is discussed for use with the new video calling feature of Skype 2.0 beta. This web cam has some advanced features which I discuss in some depth, and you can pick one up for about $90 street price. Enjoy this show and let me know what you'd like to hear discussed on jkOTR Audio Edition.
Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
Outro music: Joyride by Mr. Nasty
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I forgot about Feedburner's only recognizing posts (and podcasts) that appear on the blog's front page so I have created a separate site for jkOnTheRun Audio Edition to avoid earlier shows dropping off Feedburner and subsequently iTunes. Please make a note of the new blog for the podcast and you will need to use this link to subscribe with your podcatcher of choice.
Thanks and keep your podcatcher's eyes open for the next podcast.
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That's right, you read that correctly, the jkOnTheRun Audio Edition. I have been kicking the idea around for a while for doing a short (5 - 10 minute) podcast here on jkOnTheRun With all the other work and podcasting that I do I knew that for this to work it had to be quick and easy and since I just picked up an M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 professional handheld recording system I decided I can jump right in. This first show was recorded on the M-Audio and you can judge for yourself how it sounds.
I intend for the jkOnTheRun Audio Edition to be a regular show covering just one topic at a time so each podcast will be short enough that you can easily grab it and listen without giving up a big chunk of your day. This show is an audio review of the M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 recorder so if you're interested in a professional quality field recorder then give it a listen. The Microtrack has an MSRP of $499 so it's not cheap but you can find it on the web for much less than that- I found it for $399 so I grabbed it.
Who knows what future shows will cover, there will be a lot of mobile tech topics (naturally) but I may veer off that path from time to time to discuss items in the news. I hope you enjoy this first show, please leave plenty of feedback and suggestions because I really want to make this your show.
Intro music: Rock City Crimewave by the Black Furies
Outro music: Joyride by Mr. Nasty
