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Tablet PC Show #30

The Tablet PC Show #030 (MP3 - 10.6MB - 31 min)

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Welcome to episode 30 of the Tablet PC Show! This time it’s just me; no co-host.

News and Updates:

  • In podcasting news, Ricky Gervais, creator and star of the BBC’s “The Office” will make his podcast for-pay only. It is the first subscriber-funded podcast that I’m aware of.
  • Samsung has introduced a 17″ LCD monitor with an integrated active digitizer.
  • HP has announced the “Misto” touchscreen coffee table for playing games or sharing photos.

    What’s the deal with Microsoft’s upcoming Origami project? Is it a new Tablet? Just some new technology? We round-up the various rumors and bits of information available.

    Next we discuss the new version of Box.net, a web-based file storage and backup solution that features a free service with 1GB of storage (but an interesting 5MB per-file size limit). The new version of the site is full of AJAXy goodness. Via sarahintampa.com.

    We discuss Microsoft’s announced free VOIP service for Windows Mobile. Is it a cell phone killer? Will it be available on Tablet PCs? Would you want it on your Tablet PC??

    Our last topic of this episode is the following question: Can Tablet PCs be good for your health?

    The first possible anwser comes in the form of relief from tendonitis and repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. Using a pen instead of a keyboard and mouse may provide relief, accoriding to a physical therapist.

    The second answer comes through using your Tablet PCs to enhance workouts on a ProForm treadmill or other exercise equipment. The ProForm equipment can interact with a service at iFit.com which you can run on your Tablet PC.

    Here are a couple of screenshots of iFit workouts in progress:

    In summary, the answer to the question is Yes! A Tablet PC can actually be good for your health.

    Wrapping up, I gave out the Poll Question of the Week, which is: At what point do you forego using your Tablet’s pen and use the keyboard?
    Take the poll here
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    Finally, the Site of the Week. : GottaBeMobile.com, a new site by Microsoft MVPs Rob Bushway and Dennis Rice.

    Next episode: Ways to use dual (or more) monitors with your tablet or to share a keyboard and mouse between multiple systems.

    Music:

    Intro: “Wallawalla” by Drop Trio
    Outro: “Second First” by Drop Trio

    (Music available at magnatune.com.)

  • One Response to “Tablet PC Show #30”

    1. Tablet PC User Says:

      Still looking for the Origami video? It can be found at:

      http://www.pdamexico.net/abe/videos/msorigami.mpg

      OR

      http://www.pdamexico.net/content/view/2032/2/ (Spanish)

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