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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Day 10 Give-Away - Where is Nicole?
Copyright © 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/11/day-10-give-away-x-y-z/.Pick three: digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com (1) Today was a “lazy Sunday” or… (2) Nokia N95 owners don’t read GearDiary or… (3) Nicole Jackson is AWOL Even though the beautiful Vaja Nokia N95 case had the name “Nicole Jackson” embossed on the case, we could have spent the time tracking down [...] Copyright � 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/11/day-10-give-away-x-y-z/.
Pick three: digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
(1) Today was a “lazy Sunday” or…
(2) Nokia N95 owners don’t read GearDiary or…
(3) Nicole Jackson is AWOL
Even though the beautiful Vaja Nokia N95 case had the name “Nicole Jackson” embossed on the case, we could have spent the time tracking down Nicole via a Google search, but today was Sunday and we were lazy.
Fortunately, PeterClayton responded with “I would like the item.” Peter, not a problem! I often ask my wife, “Are you going to eat the rest of that steak?”
Monday begins a new work day, and while you’re surfing the web, take a brief pause and enter our daily GearDiary Give-Away. A simple comment like “I would like the item” or poetry, humor, great story, or anything else other than whining will land you a cool prize suitable for your own use or re-gifting as a Valentine’s Day expression of love. Good luck!
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MWC News: HTC Shift is now available in Europe
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/mwc-news-htc-shift-is-now-available-in-europe/.Remember all the posts I did about anxiously awaiting the HTC Shift? Heck, I even sold my HTC Advantage in anticipation of purchasing one in October…only to find out that I had jumped the gun (more than) a little bit. The wait got so bad [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/mwc-news-htc-shift-is-now-available-in-europe/.
Remember all the posts I did about anxiously awaiting the HTC Shift? Heck, I even sold my HTC Advantage in anticipation of purchasing one in October…only to find out that I had jumped the gun (more than) a little bit. The wait got so bad that I started to think the mini-laptop was just a whisper of something that HTC had planted in my brain, perhaps even a figment of my imagination. Sure, a few of them popped up on the internet over the last year, but it just seemed like delay, after delay, after delay plagued the mini-laptop. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
Well, it would appear that the wait is over, in Europe at least, February 11 marks the HTC Shift’s official availability.
When Jerry took this picture of me holding the Shift at CES, if finally began to sink in that the device might actually appear. The question now will be, is it too late or do I still want one? We shall see.
Monday, February 11, 2008
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Mazda celebrates 40th anniversary rotary in new RX-8
Mazda celebrates 40th anniversary rotary in new RX-8
Copyright © 2008 David Goodspeed. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/11/mazda-celebrates-40th-anniversary-rotary-in-new-rx-8/. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com As a youth in the mid-70s, I remember those clear-view cutaway models of the inner workings of the Mazda rotary engine when the Japanese automaker began perfecting that technology for mass production in the automotive environment. Apparently the rotary concept has been around [...] Copyright � 2008 David Goodspeed. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/11/mazda-celebrates-40th-anniversary-rotary-in-new-rx-8/.
Copyright © 2008 David Goodspeed. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/11/mazda-celebrates-40th-anniversary-rotary-in-new-rx-8/. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com As a youth in the mid-70s, I remember those clear-view cutaway models of the inner workings of the Mazda rotary engine when the Japanese automaker began perfecting that technology for mass production in the automotive environment. Apparently the rotary concept has been around [...] Copyright � 2008 David Goodspeed. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/11/mazda-celebrates-40th-anniversary-rotary-in-new-rx-8/.
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As a youth in the mid-70s, I remember those clear-view cutaway models of the inner workings of the Mazda rotary engine when the Japanese automaker began perfecting that technology for mass production in the automotive environment. Apparently the rotary concept has been around for centuries but Mazda engineers are credited with perfecting it for the masses.
New treatment for BlackBerry thumb
$39 to hook some elastics to your fingers? Seems a bit steep, but to fix BlackBerry thumb, options are slim.
The Xtensor is a new contraption aiming to rehabilitate chronic gamers, golfers and BlackBerry users through the clever use of elastic bands. By extending and retracting fingers, the user works all the forearm muscles related to BlackBerry thumb, and at $39.00, it’s about as cheap as do-it-yourself physiotherapy’s going to get. If you’re looking for some more sporty BlackBerry handwear, you might want to check these out. Thanks Josep!
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MWC News: HTC Shift is now available in Europe
MWC News: HTC Shift is now available in Europe
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/mwc-news-htc-shift-is-now-available-in-europe/.Remember all the posts I did about anxiously awaiting the HTC Shift? Heck, I even sold my HTC Advantage in anticipation of purchasing one in October…only to find out that I had jumped the gun (more than) a little bit. The wait got so bad [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/mwc-news-htc-shift-is-now-available-in-europe/.
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/mwc-news-htc-shift-is-now-available-in-europe/.Remember all the posts I did about anxiously awaiting the HTC Shift? Heck, I even sold my HTC Advantage in anticipation of purchasing one in October…only to find out that I had jumped the gun (more than) a little bit. The wait got so bad [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/mwc-news-htc-shift-is-now-available-in-europe/.
Remember all the posts I did about anxiously awaiting the HTC Shift? Heck, I even sold my HTC Advantage in anticipation of purchasing one in October…only to find out that I had jumped the gun (more than) a little bit. The wait got so bad that I started to think the mini-laptop was just a whisper of something that HTC had planted in my brain, perhaps even a figment of my imagination. Sure, a few of them popped up on the internet over the last year, but it just seemed like delay, after delay, after delay plagued the mini-laptop. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
Well, it would appear that the wait is over, in Europe at least, February 11 marks the HTC Shift’s official availability.
When Jerry took this picture of me holding the Shift at CES, if finally began to sink in that the device might actually appear. The question now will be, is it too late or do I still want one? We shall see.
A Glance at the Samsung Blackjack – SGH-i608 WM6 Smartphone
Copyright © 2008 Larry Liaw. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/a-glance-at-the-samsung-blackjack-sgh-i608-wm6-smartphone/.[Ed. note: Larry originally wrote this article for the Palm Is Life forum, but he has also translated it for Gear Diary. To see this review in the original Chinese, click here.] digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com Yes, I know it may seem late to show my new toy [...] Copyright � 2008 Larry Liaw. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/10/a-glance-at-the-samsung-blackjack-sgh-i608-wm6-smartphone/.
[Ed. note: Larry originally wrote this article for the Palm Is Life forum, but he has also translated it for Gear Diary. To see this review in the original Chinese, click here.] digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
Yes, I know it may seem late to show my new toy since the Blackjack (Samsung SGH i-320) was announced 18 months ago. However, I am still very happy to have it for many of the reasons listed below:
1. Samsung SGH i608 is the first “Blackjack” series smartphone with 3.5G HSDPA built-in in Taiwan. (1.8Mbps download speed)
2. China Telecom in Taiwan is offering a promotion program with a competitive price with 2-year contract for most business users.
3. Samsung SGH i608 in Taiwan is already a “Chinese language localization & UI ready” with Chinese phonetic keypad symbol printed.
RIM patents touchscreen LCD
RIM patents touchscreen LCD
Based on the four month period between filing and publishing instead of the usual 18 months, we're probably going to be seeing something soon.
Based on the four month period between filing and publishing instead of the usual 18 months, we're probably going to be seeing something soon.
ZDNet has discovered that RIM has patented a form of touchscreen LCD. The patent, titled System and Method for Integrating A Touchscreen Within an LCD, describes “a touchscreen which is integrated into an LCD” in more detail than you can shake a stick at. The technology works primarily by detecting displacement of liquid crystal in a display and sending information based on that movement. ZDNet author Russell Shaw pointed out that the patent was published only four months after being filed rather than the usual 18, a very good indicator that the technology will be used soon. The rumors about a touchscreen for the BlackBerry 9000 have been mostly quashed, so it remains to be seen what device the technology will be used in.
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Most Americans are in cell phone jail
Most Americans are in cell phone jail
Wireless providers have worked hard to lock you up into losing situations, constructing walls with cancellation fees, service-specific phones, and the loss of your phone number.
Textonyms evolve as new cell phone language
Textonyms evolve as new cell phone language
R U cycle? Book! Fancy an adds down the sub? There's a gr8 new carnage. It may look like gobbledegook, but the most streetwise of teenagers would have no trouble translating and responding to it in kind.
R U cycle? Book! Fancy an adds down the sub? There's a gr8 new carnage. It may look like gobbledegook, but the most streetwise of teenagers would have no trouble translating and responding to it in kind.
Most Americans are in cell phone jail
Most Americans are in cell phone jail
Wireless providers have worked hard to lock you up into losing situations, constructing walls with cancellation fees, service-specific phones, and the loss of your phone number.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Bluetooth Aircharge available for BlackBerry
Bluetooth Aircharge available for BlackBerry
For any travelling salesmen in the house, Aircharge has a new printer/credit card swipe thingie that lets you make transactions while on the move.
For any travelling salesmen in the house, Aircharge has a new printer/credit card swipe thingie that lets you make transactions while on the move.
Aircharge announced BlackBerry support last summer for their credit transaction system, and have now launched a Bluetooth version, the Air Blue Pro, for even more flexibility. The $495 unit lets your swipe credit cards, print receipts, transmit data to your BlackBerry then out over the cellular network to complete sales. It looks like the system is limited to American networks for the time being, unfortunately.
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A Valentine for Your Pleo
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.
As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. 
digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
Therefore, this email definitely caught my eye…
Hey Judie,
I wanted to give you a heads up that UGOBE is releasing a new download for Pleo tomorrow that ties in to Valentine’s Day. Below is a brief description of what you should expect to see from Pleo when you’re showering him with extra affection after inserting the download:
A Valentine for Your Pleo
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.
As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
Therefore, this email definitely caught my eye…
Hey Judie,
I wanted to give you a heads up that UGOBE is releasing a new download for Pleo tomorrow that ties in to Valentine’s Day. Below is a brief description of what you should expect to see from Pleo when you’re showering him with extra affection after inserting the download:
E-TEN X800 Blog 2: Wi-Fi = No-Fi
Copyright © 2008 Christopher Spera. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/e-ten-x800-blog-2-wi-fi-no-fi/.One of the biggest draws to all of E-TEN’s devices is their radio offerings. Since the very beginning of my association with them, they’ve had just about ever method of connectivity known to man jammed in their device offerings: digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com Quad-Band GSM EDGE (now 3G) [...] Copyright � 2008 Christopher Spera. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/e-ten-x800-blog-2-wi-fi-no-fi/.
One of the biggest draws to all of E-TEN’s devices is their radio offerings. Since the very beginning of my association with them, they’ve had just about ever method of connectivity known to man jammed in their device offerings: digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
- Quad-Band GSM
- EDGE (now 3G) Wireless
- 802.11b/g Wireless Networking
- GPS
That’s one HECK of a lot of connectivity for one device. E-TEN also tends to make their devices relatively affordable, considering everything that their devices do. However, not so much on my particular X800…
Texas targets cell phone use by gangs
Texas targets cell phone use by gangs
A Texas lawmaker said Thursday he plans to target international gangs by going after technology that has kept them a step ahead of law enforcement: prepaid cellular telephones.
A Texas lawmaker said Thursday he plans to target international gangs by going after technology that has kept them a step ahead of law enforcement: prepaid cellular telephones.
A Valentine for Your Pleo
A Valentine for Your Pleo
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.
Copyright © 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. [...] Copyright � 2008 Judie Lipsett. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/08/a-valentine-for-your-pleo/.
As many of you know, I sent back my Pleo review unit a little while ago. What you may not know is that my personal Pleo showed up a couple of days ago. Yep, that’s right; I am now a proud Pleo owner. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
Therefore, this email definitely caught my eye…
Hey Judie,
I wanted to give you a heads up that UGOBE is releasing a new download for Pleo tomorrow that ties in to Valentine’s Day. Below is a brief description of what you should expect to see from Pleo when you’re showering him with extra affection after inserting the download:
Zimbra offers BlackBerry support
Zimbra offers BlackBerry support
The open source e-mail server is now supporting BES, but will it survive a Microsoft acquisition?
The open source e-mail server is now supporting BES, but will it survive a Microsoft acquisition?
The latest version of Zimbra, a piece of open-source e-mail server software recently bought by Yahoo!, now supports BlackBerry Enterprise Servers. Zimbra’s been rocking Windows Mobile, Palm, Symbian, and iPhone devices before version 5.0, but it’s bound to take awhile to develop something of that magnitude without any help from RIM. Of course all the talk about Microsoft acquiring Yahoo! seriously leaves Zimbra’s future in question. You can download a trial of the BlackBerry connector here, the mobile client here, and the server software here.
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Analyst: A quarter of iPhones 'unlocked'
More than a quarter of people who bought Apple's iPhone are using them on wireless networks other than AT&T's, the exclusive iPhone carrier in the U.S., a "stunning" number that will pressure the company's business model, an analyst said on Monday.
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Day 8 Give-Away - Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Copyright © 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/day-8-give-away-eeny-meeny-miny-moe/.Eeny, meeny, miny, moe Pick a runner by the toe If he hollers let him go, Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com My mother said To pick the very best one And you are “it” Thanks Minnie! runningman, the survey says you need to lose the “old marathon waist pack” (fanny pack). [...] Copyright � 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/day-8-give-away-eeny-meeny-miny-moe/.
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Pick a runner by the toe
If he hollers let him go,
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
My mother said
To pick the very best one
And you are “it”
Thanks Minnie!
runningman, the survey says you need to lose the “old marathon waist pack” (fanny pack). That’s why you’re the winner of a pair of fashionable Proporta cases. The Flip Type V.1 with removable belt clip and the Sleeve Type with belt clip will be an awesome replacement!
“Apple just fixed a bug in the Nike+iPod software for running (the bug had voice distance in miles and display distance in kilometers, go figure) and I can use my 3G Nano again - the only problem is, I don’t have a case with a belt clip. I’ve been using an old marathon waist pack - and I can’t see the display. I’d love one of these cases. Chris, if I win, I’ll share one with you (only need one - sharing is good)!! Keep up the good work you guys!!”
Thanks for playing! You too can win an awesome prize (and make a fashion statement) by simply leaving a comment in the marathon like GearDiary Give-Away free for all. You can’t win unless you play, so enter today!
Integrating an email account using the advanced integration method
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Day 8 Give-Away - Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Day 8 Give-Away - Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Copyright © 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/day-8-give-away-eeny-meeny-miny-moe/.Eeny, meeny, miny, moe Pick a runner by the toe If he hollers let him go, Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com My mother said To pick the very best one And you are “it” Thanks Minnie! runningman, the survey says you need to lose the “old marathon waist pack” (fanny pack). [...] Copyright � 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/day-8-give-away-eeny-meeny-miny-moe/.
Copyright © 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/day-8-give-away-eeny-meeny-miny-moe/.Eeny, meeny, miny, moe Pick a runner by the toe If he hollers let him go, Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com My mother said To pick the very best one And you are “it” Thanks Minnie! runningman, the survey says you need to lose the “old marathon waist pack” (fanny pack). [...] Copyright � 2008 Kerry Woo. Visit the original article at http://www.geardiary.com/2008/02/09/day-8-give-away-eeny-meeny-miny-moe/.
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Pick a runner by the toe
If he hollers let him go,
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. digital-fingerprint@geardiary.com
My mother said
To pick the very best one
And you are “it”
Thanks Minnie!
runningman, the survey says you need to lose the “old marathon waist pack” (fanny pack). That’s why you’re the winner of a pair of fashionable Proporta cases. The Flip Type V.1 with removable belt clip and the Sleeve Type with belt clip will be an awesome replacement!
“Apple just fixed a bug in the Nike+iPod software for running (the bug had voice distance in miles and display distance in kilometers, go figure) and I can use my 3G Nano again - the only problem is, I don’t have a case with a belt clip. I’ve been using an old marathon waist pack - and I can’t see the display. I’d love one of these cases. Chris, if I win, I’ll share one with you (only need one - sharing is good)!! Keep up the good work you guys!!”
Thanks for playing! You too can win an awesome prize (and make a fashion statement) by simply leaving a comment in the marathon like GearDiary Give-Away free for all. You can’t win unless you play, so enter today!
Webinar to show off BES 4.1 service pack 5
IT admins are getting another look at the next BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Can we hope for a corresponding OS upgrade soon too?
Word just got out of a webinar showing off the newest BlackBerry Enterprise Server service pack, featuring all the good stuff we’ve been looking forward to in OS 4.5, such as full HTML e-mail viewing and remote e-mail lookup. Of course, this is all the same stuff we’ve been seeing since WES ‘07, but who knows, maybe this is signaling an impending release. Even then, we’ll still have to wait for the handheld software to follow up before we can start seeing all these new features. The webinar is taking place Feb 21st., from 12 PM - 1PM EST for the Exchange presentation, and Feb. 20th. at the same time for the Lotus Domino presentation.
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Spectrum bid triggers open access rule
Spectrum bid triggers open access rule
A bid on the largest portion of public wireless airwaves, now being auctioned by the federal government, reached $4.7 billion on Thursday, triggering a provision to allow any device or software to work on that spectrum.
A bid on the largest portion of public wireless airwaves, now being auctioned by the federal government, reached $4.7 billion on Thursday, triggering a provision to allow any device or software to work on that spectrum.
Unable to reply to email messages sent from people in the same domain
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