The new HP Tablet PC’s

Over at TabletPCBuzz.com, there are a couple of conversations going on about the upcoming HP Tablet PC’s (to be announced on Feb 2). Its’ pretty fun to watch everyone speculate and see the “inside experts” post their thoughts.

I’d love to hear what everyone thinks this new convertible will look like: 12″ or 14″, what kind of specs, xga or sxga . If you have any links to any pictures or specs, please post them here. I’d also be interested in hearing your comments on what you think of these new tablets once they are announced.

What I want: A better Slate tablet

See, I’m not the only one who wants a stand built into a slate. A built-in stand makes a slate much more functional.

Brandon Paddock makes some really good observations. I recommend you read it.

What I want: A better Slate tablet

PCWorld.com – Microsoft Tries to Nudge Tablet PCs Into the Mainstream

A lot of info here. It is really good to seethe price point coming down. I applaud microsoft are the Oar’s for making it happen.

Also, coming on Feb. 2: 2 new HP Tablets. one of them is probably an upgrade to their hybrid, the other is a new convertible. I’ve heard what it looks like. If its’ true, it’ll be hot!

PCWorld.com – Microsoft Tries to Nudge Tablet PCs Into the Mainstream

MSNBC – Audiovox SMT5600 Smartphone is a minature marvel

I have to agree with Gary Krakow in this review. I played with this phone for about a day and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, the Cingular coverage at my house stunk, so I couldn’t use it. When I was at CES, I saw a ton of these phones.

The price point is right and the phone is terrific.

MSNBC – Smartphone is a minature marvel

MSNBC – Reports: SBC in talks to buy rival AT&T

MSNBC – Reports: SBC in talks to buy rival AT&T

Outlook tip

Here is a great productivity tip I’ve been using in Outlook for quite some time. I’m surprised by the number of people that don’t know about it.

 

You know those emails you receive that you have to act on: appt’s, tasks, etc? Well, create a task, calendar entry, contact, or note from that email by dragging the email to the respective shortcut key on your Outlook taskbar. It copies the email text and puts in the note field for that item, put the subject of the email in the subject field of the calendar or task.

 

I use this shortcut numerous times throughout the day.

Write your own ticket to PC Forum 2005 Contest

Got this from Loren Heiny. I agree with him – its’ begging for some Tablet PC responses.

Write your own ticket to PC Forum 2005

Yahoo! News – Microsoft Plans Restrictions on Fixes

In my opinion, this is a good thing and I applaud them for doing it.

Yahoo! News – Microsoft Plans Restrictions on Fixes

Yahoo! News – Sex Map Shows Chain of Almost 300 High School Lovers

This means that teens need a different approach to sexual health education and especially prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, the team at Ohio State University said.

I’d say so. Anyone ever heard of teaching abstinence?

Yahoo! News – Sex Map Shows Chain of Almost 300 High School Lovers

Calculator for GoBinder

Seeing how GoBinder is student centered, I’d love to see xThink’s Calculator or Math Journal integrated into GoBinder