"National Auto Glass Conference & Expo -- AMJ Logistics, Inc. today introduced the mobile edition of their automotive glass repair and replacement management system, eDirectGlass (http://www.edirectglass.com ) developed in Microsoft .NET and made available for Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition and 3rd generation mobile phone devices. eDirectGlass is an automated application that includes first notice of loss, point-of-sale, customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning. eDirectGlass is designed to help Retail Glass shops, Insurance, Fleet and Third-Party Administrator companies effectively take control of the glass replacement claims and invoicing process using an open architecture and non-proprietary network while adhering to industry standards. "Retail Glass Shop professionals have been expressing a need for mobile solutions that keep them informed and help complete administrative tasks in the field. The Tablet PC is a perfect platform to marry with eDirectGlass to deliver an all-in-one solution," says Gary Hart, COO of AMJ Logistics, Inc. "Now that eDirectGlass runs on the Microsoft XP Tablet PC platform with third generation wireless mobile connectivity from carriers such as Sprint or T-Mobile, our customers have the flexibility and power to take their business down a positive and profitable path." Hart continues, "Additionally, beyond the Tablet PC platform, our open architecture allows eDirectGlass to run on a combination of hardware devices at the same time from the Pocket PC Phone, Handspring Treo or any device that supports wireless Internet." With the launch of Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition, Tablet PCs have become even more popular with business professionals who have jobs that require them to be constantly on the move. That includes automotive glass repair technicians, for whom eDirectGlass Mobile impacts the most." (Source: PRNewsWire)
Posted Friday, September 12, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: 4.5
"Xplore Technologies Corp. has landed an order for 200 heavy-duty notebook computers from the Cleveland Police Department, Xplore announced Thursday. Xplore is a Canadian-based company whose U.S. headquarters is in Austin.
The Cleveland Police Department selected Xplore's notebook computers to handle the demanding work of police in the field, according to Xplore. The purchase orders are part of a five-year Cleveland Police Department automation project." (Source:Austin Business Journal)
Posted Friday, September 12, 2003 by Adam Rating: n/a
"A central Windows XP media server is integrated with a wireless network in the coach. Custom HTML pages served to a tablet PC through an access point allow visitors to view vehicle maintenance data, go online, or control an array of devices on the network: thermostats, entertainment, lighting, two expandable slide-out rooms, and more. The media server is also integrated with a satellite-tracking dish system on the roof, providing an uplink for Internet access even while the vehicle is moving. A two-way link is available once the RV is parked." (Source: BusinessWire) Hmm this is going to make WarChalking a little more of a challenge! - Chris D.
Posted Thursday, September 11, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: 1
"But what will most strongly drive the workplace to "less paper" -- not completely "paperless," Romano quickly added -- are wireless devices. As post offices raise the price of postage to make up for the decline in mail, offices will mainly conduct business using e-mail, conference calls and handheld devices that they will lend to their workers. This business practice, in turn, will drive down the prices for handheld computers.
By 2015, a laptop will cost a mere $300, compared with $1,500 today, Romano said. A tablet PC in 12 years will cost $40, a PDA $20, an electronic book reader $30, a pocket TV $10, and a combination Web-enabled cell phone and e-book reader $70. Even though these gadgets exist today, they cost up to 50 times more, as is the case with the tablet PC, for example. " (Source: Elisa Batista, Wired) Hmm, based on what I've seen so far in technology, the OEMs always find new features to boost the price in order to maintain profit margins so I don't see these prices as real! - ChrisD
Posted Thursday, September 11, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
"Jenkins, however, saw no other choice. If the team wanted the critical wow factor, it was going to have to go with the tablets. The next challenge for Jenkins' group was to find a way to help customers overcome potential hesitancy. To do it, the group deployed a small team of eight IT people on game day to patrol the boxes and assist customers.
"There were people who were confused," but for most fans, the units were easier to use than they'd expected, Jenkins said. And after a quick tutorial, they were "off and running" surfing the Web and even taking digital pictures of their guests and mailing them, Jenkins said.
"If not for the on-site tech people for game day support, the launch would've taken a little longer," Jenkins said. He added that the Seahawks had hoped half the units would be used that first day. The team was pleased to learn that all 83 were used that day and every week thereafter throughout last season." (Source: Michael R. Zimmerman, EWeek)
Posted Thursday, September 11, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
"SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- National Auto Glass Conference & Expo -- AMJ Logistics, Inc. today introduced the mobile edition of their automotive glass repair and replacement management system, eDirectGlass (http://www.edirectglass.com ) developed in Microsoft .NET and made available for Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition and 3rd generation mobile phone devices. eDirectGlass is an automated application that includes first notice of loss, point-of-sale, customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning. eDirectGlass is designed to help Retail Glass shops, Insurance, Fleet and Third-Party Administrator companies effectively take control of the glass replacement claims and invoicing process using an open architecture and non-proprietary network while adhering to industry standards.
"Retail Glass Shop professionals have been expressing a need for mobile solutions that keep them informed and help complete administrative tasks in the field. The Tablet PC is a perfect platform to marry with eDirectGlass to deliver an all-in-one solution," says Gary Hart, COO of AMJ Logistics, Inc. "Now that eDirectGlass runs on the Microsoft XP Tablet PC platform with third generation wireless mobile connectivity from carriers such as Sprint or T-Mobile, our customers have the flexibility and power to take their business down a positive and profitable path." Hart continues, "Additionally, beyond the Tablet PC platform, our open architecture allows eDirectGlass to run on a combination of hardware devices at the same time from the Pocket PC Phone, Handspring Treo or any device that supports wireless Internet."
With the launch of Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition, Tablet PCs have become even more popular with business professionals who have jobs that require them to be constantly on the move. That includes automotive glass repair technicians, for whom eDirectGlass Mobile impacts the most." (Source:Press Release, PRNewswire)
Posted Thursday, September 11, 2003 by Adam Rating: n/a
"Jack Morton created and will execute Microsoft's Tablet PC demo program, which will demonstrate the versatility and power the Tablet PC provides, at professionally staffed kiosks installed in the lobbies of some of the most prominent office buildings in New York and Chicago. Microsoft's office building initiative builds on the success of the company's earlier Tablet PC airport demo program, also created by Jack Morton. Between December 2002 and June 2003, the airport demo program traveled to six airports throughout the U.S., engaging 125,000 business travelers in a hands-on demonstration of the Tablet PC and exceeding demonstration expectations by 20%. By bringing the Tablet PC demo experience to highly visible office properties, Jack Morton will help Microsoft reach members of a precise demographic in a place where they make decisions. During the ten-week program, the kiosks will travel to six office buildings in New York and 12 office buildings and corporate complexes in Chicago. The campaign locations are coordinated through Equity Office Media Network (EOMN), which handles advertising and promotional events for Equity Office, the nation's largest office building owner and manager. Equity Office is able to offer the unique marketing platform due to the company's single ownership and management across buildings, cities and regions." (Source: PRNewswire)
Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: 3
"Acer TravelMate 250PE Combines the Functionality of a Tablet PC With the Form Factor and Power of a Notebook PC
"The TravelMate 250PE is an exciting new option for users who want the convenience and flexibility of annotating directly on their LCD but prefer the size and performance of a traditional laptop solution," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Acer America. "Users in such diverse fields as healthcare, insurance, and education as well as enterprise environments can now stay more productive during their entire business day by leveraging digital ink features either at their desk or on the go. The TravelMate 250PE was designed to empower mobile workers in a fast-paced business environment." "Extending the advantages of the Tablet PC operating system and rich digital ink to all laptop users is a key part of our long term vision for the Tablet PC," said Bill Mitchell, vice president of the Tablet PC Division at Microsoft Corp., "With the addition of the TravelMate 250PE to their portfolio of products, Acer is poised to meet the unique needs of a variety of laptop users."(Source: PRNewsWire)
Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: 1
"Barnes&Noble.com has discontinued sales of e-books, according to a statement on the company's Web site.
Customers using Microsoft's eBook reader have until Dec. 9 to access downloads purchased from the store, while Adobe Reader customers have 90 days to retrieve any outstanding files, according to a notice posted on the site Tuesday. Meanwhile thousands of e-book titles were listed as unavailable.
"B&N.com no longer sells eBooks," the statement noted.
Company representatives did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment." (Source:Evan Hansen, CNET News.com)
Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2003 by Adam Rating: n/a
Mindjet will be releasing a new version of their award winning MindManager visual planning tool, MindManager X5 Pro and MindManager X5 on October 8th. Here are some of the details:
"What's New in MindManager X5 Pro?
MindManager X5 Pro has all the features and functionality of X5 plus additional powerful features to help professionals accomplish more in less time.
New MindManager X5 Pro features include:
- Enhanced Microsoft Office Integration - More Flexible Integration with Microsoft Project - Full Microsoft Outlook(R) Integration (Email, Calendar, Contacts, and more!) - PDF Export - MPX Import/Export - Outline & Map Views - Review Mode - XML architecture enables integration with existing databases for efficient file and knowledge management" (Source:Mindjet)
Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2003 by Adam Rating: n/a
"SAN FRANCISCO -- The print industry is hobbling but it is far from dead, a Rochester Institute of Technology professor told a group of media publishers at the Seybold conference on Monday.
"In the late 1970s and 1980s, 'paperless office' and 'office automation' were overused buzzwords," said Frank J. Romano, a professor at the RIT School of Print Media and the Seybold conference chairman. "In 1983, a company called Wang Labs had introduced a system that could scan images and store them in memory. They predicted paperless offices. Today, offices are 'Wang-less.'"
That's not to say paper-oriented printers and publishers shouldn't take proactive measures to ensure their survival, which is increasingly coming into question, Romano said." (Source: Elisa Batista, Wired)
Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2003 by Adam Rating: n/a
"Warning: Pen computing, handwriting recognition, and machine translation threaten your standing in the global marketplace. I'm not saying you're going to lose your job, necessarily. Just that there will be hundreds of millions more people, armed with tablet computers, ready and able to compete for it."
"Globalization is happening, for good or ill, bringing with it something we English-speaking first-worlders will just have to deal with: Tomorrow, we'll be a lot less special than we are today. And the language barrier to economic prosperity may soon be broken, thanks in part to tablets, handwriting recognition, and improved machine translation." (Source: David Coursey, AnchorDesk)
Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
"OTTAWA, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003--Corel Corporation today unveiled the new version of its award-winning Tablet PC application, Corel(R) Grafigo(TM) 2. Designed specifically for the Tablet PC, Corel Grafigo 2 improves mobile productivity with enhanced tools for content creation, annotation and collaboration through an easy-to-use interface. With new intuitive drawing assistance tools, integrated document management features and leading-edge collaboration technology, Corel Grafigo 2 is an ideal companion for mobile professionals.
"Customers love the mobility, productivity and collaboration that Corel Grafigo enables," said Brett Denly, vice president of marketing for Corel. "With Corel Grafigo 2, we've further enhanced the experience with intuitive tools that are intelligent enough to interpret quick sketches so there's no need for guess work. This means clearer communication and faster, more efficient results. Customers can expect to see this same intelligence reflected in Corel's future software releases as we continue to build on our reputation for giving customers innovative solutions that evolve with their needs."
New features in Corel Grafigo 2 are designed around three key mobile workflow concepts - create, annotate and collaborate."(Source:Press Release, BUSINESS WIRE)
Posted Monday, September 8, 2003 by Adam Rating: 5
"Following through on its commitment to "anytime, anywhere" computing, Fujitsu PC Corporation today introduced yet another addition to its Tablet PC product line, the LifeBook(R) T3000 Tablet PC. The company has artfully blended its award-winning LifeBook notebook and Stylistic(R) Tablet PC product lines to produce one of its most versatile PCs ever. With a flip of its screen, the LifeBook T3000 Tablet PC transforms from a traditional notebook into a highly mobile Tablet PC."
"The Fujitsu LifeBook T3000 Tablet PC comes well equipped to tackle anything mobile professionals, students and frequent travelers are likely to do. Featuring Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology, the system is powered by an Intel Pentium(R) M processor operating at 1.4 GHz and comes with the Intel 855GM chipset and Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b. The combination of technologies delivers excellent performance and battery life, allowing users to stay mobile for extended periods of time." (Source: Press Release, BusinessWire)
Posted Monday, September 8, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: 5
"Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the company driving the global core system software standard in hundreds of millions of PC systems and connected digital devices for more than two decades, has introduced Phoenix FirstWare Assistant(TM), a new Phoenix Core Managed Environment (cME(TM)) certified application. Phoenix FirstWare Assistant, designed for mobile professionals, allows the users of Phoenix cME-enabled notebook and tablet PCs to instantly view their personal information manager (PIM) data from Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) without launching the operating system (OS). This application extends the family of Phoenix cME FirstWare products, enabling OEMs and systems builders to provide innovative "instant-on" applications for both their new and installed machines.
Phoenix FirstWare Assistant turns the mobile PC into a "read-only" PDA. Users of tablet PCs, notebooks and ultra-portables installed with Phoenix FirstWare Assistant simply push a button or hot key to instantly reach their Microsoft Outlook PIM data. This extension to Microsoft Outlook application provides the mobile user added convenience and simplicity during the work day, especially outside of the office, enhancing workforce productivity." (Source: Press Release, PRNewswire)
Posted Monday, September 8, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: 3.5
"IT manufacturers are beginning to integrate mobile and computing capabilities into products such as Tablet PCs and new-generation laptops. Intel's Centrino platform, packing a P4 CPU, 855 chipset and WLAN modules onto a single device has already enabled notebooks to become smaller, more powerful and longer-lasting. The launch of Tablet PCs has also become a hot issue with Acer and First International Computers launching their own designs to be powered by Microsoft's Windows XP Tablet PC edition." (Source: John Nowland, The China Post)
Posted Sunday, September 7, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
"Did you know that Microsoft includes another on screen keyboard with Windows XP? Well now you can easily get to the function keys and other special keys that are not listed in the Tablet Input Panel!" By Chris De Herrera, Webmaster Tablet PC Talk Exclusive
Posted Sunday, September 7, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
"With New Chipsets, New Graphics, New WLAN, etc...
Intel Pentium M with “Dothan” core processor will go into mass production using Intel’s strained silicon 90nm fabrication technology in the fourth quarter of the year. The company will even ship the CPUs to its partners, but will formally launch the parts only in the Q1 2004. The code-named Dothan processor will use the 400MHz Quad Pumped Bus, but will feature 2MB of L2 cache and higher core-clock compared to the original Pentium M “Banias” core. Thanks to the improved micro-architecture, the Dothan will not have to run at too high clock-speed. It will start at 1.80GHz (at $637 price-point) in the Q1, will gain 100MHz or more in the Q2 and additional hundred or two megahertz in the Q3 2004 to reach the 2.0GHz milestone. Specifically for mainstream notebooks Intel will release the Pentium M 1.70A processor with 2MB L2 cache and reduced pricing."
"Finally, in the second half of the year the world will see a new chipset or two with or without Intel’s next-generation integrated graphics core. Additionally, the company will bring its new WLAN PRO/Wireless solution, probably supporting 802.11g standard." (Source: Anton Shilov, XBit Laboratories)
Posted Sunday, September 7, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
In both the offices of Task and Jim Roach's temporary office space, there is a common artifact: laptop computers labeled "Intelliworxx Voice Tablet."
The user could go to an Internet site and scroll up and down or change pages through voice commands. Intelliworxx was trying to sell the tablets for about $8,000, but found few takers.
Today's replacement for the Intelliworxx tablet costs a fourth as much, about $2,000. The biggest maker is Motion Computing Co. of Austin, Texas." (Source: Michael Pollick, HeraldTribune.com)
Posted Sunday, September 7, 2003 by ChrisD Rating: n/a
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