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Tablet PC Show #52

Perry — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:10:02 +0000

The Tablet PC Show #052 (MP3 - 16.9MB - 49 min)

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Welcome to episode 52 of the Tablet PC Show! I’m back from chilly Buffalo, New York to Tampa, Florida.

News & Updates:

The Tablet PC team at Microsoft has a blog and they’ve released their “Windows Vista Secrets for Tablet PC” which are some handy tips and tricks for getting the most out of Vista on a tablet.
Tim Sneath, another Microsoftie with a blog, has his own tips and tricks for Vista, including this good one.
One nifty feature of OneNote 2007 is the ability to have multiple notebooks open, including shared notebooks, and this tip for using notebooks with sections stored on multiple systems is a great one.
MindJet, the makers of MindManager mind mapping software, have announced a cool add-in for Word 2007 that lets Word users read and update mind maps.
There’s yet another Apple tablet rumor floating around, but this one has a twist.
There’s also a rumor that Palm might produce a UMPC…
And confirmation that HP is introducing a desktop Tablet PC.
Illium eWallet 5.0 has just been released and includes several new features for Tablet and UMPC users.
Windows Live Search for Mobile isn’t for Tablet PCs, but is very very cool.
Frank Garcia, aka CTitanic, of Ultranauts and various other sites, has released a beta of an ink-based search tool for Google and Wikipedia called Inkoogle.

As I mentioned, I recently went on a business trip up to Buffalo and following that I spent a day on jury duty. You’ll be surprised at the gear I brought with me for both…

In my new job, I’m stuck using Lotus Notes for email, calendaring, and note taking. Unlike Eric Mack, I really don’t care for it. Are any of you using it? Have you found ways to be productive with it?

If you have comments or questions or feedback, or a problem or issue with your Tablet PC for which you’d like help, please feel free to leave a comment here, email me, or leave me a voicemail right here!

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

(Music available at magnatune.com.)

System maintenance completed

Perry — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:13:51 +0000

The system maintenance is over and everything should be back to normal. Additionally, everything should respond a bit faster, too.

PLEASE NOTE: If you left a comment yesterday and you don’t see it here, it means you’ll need to send it again. I”m sorry about that!

ALSO, you can now reach this page on a new URL: http://tabletpc.podcastnetwork.com. The old URL will continue to work as well (at least for the time being).

FINALLY, the RSS feed is still not quite right and may show James and Marc as the show hosts. We’re working on correcting it as quickly as possible.

– Perry

NYT - Tablet PC’s Reach for the Masses

Cameron — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:25:47 +0000

THOMAS J. FITZGERALD from the NYT has written a great article on the Tablet PC. It’s worth a read. Nothing new, just a history on why the adoption has been so slow and some of the new models coming out.

Tablet PC Show announcement

Cameron — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:37:21 +0000

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ThinkPad X41 Tablet PC unveiled

James Kendrick — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:47:42 +0000

The rumors of a IBM Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet PC can now be put to bed with the announcement of the X41. The X41 is the long awaited entry of IBM Lenovo into the Tablet PC market and the specs coupled with the ThinkPad brand should put more Tablet PCs into the corporate domain. The X41 is a convertible with a 12.1″ screen and an attention to detail that ThinkPads are noted for. The ThinkPad X41 will make an appearance during Steve Ballmer’s keynote address at the TechEd conference today in Orlando and will be shown to the press later in the day.

The ThinkPad X41 Tablet brings together a lightweight and thin form factor, outstanding security, first-class wireless connections, and the productivity benefits of Tablet PC functionality. Features include:

The ThinkPad X41 Tablet is an ultra-portable Tablet PC that is competitively light, weighing only 3.5 lbs
Long battery life (up to 6.3 hours on an 8-cell battery)
ThinkVantage Technologies, with biometric fingerprint reader, for ultimate productivity and unsurpassed security - making the ThinkPad X41 Tablet the most secure convertible Tablet PC available today.
Full-size keyboard, 170 degree viewing screen and ThinkPad X4 Dock.
Microsoft’s newest Tablet PC operating system, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.

Sweet!

Putting Tablets in schools intelligently- The Vermont Slate

James Kendrick — Sun, 22 May 2005 19:01:12 +0000

I have mentioned The Vermont Slate in the past which is the work of Mark Payton of the Vermont Academy. They have a comprehensive program that is putting Tablet PCs in the hands of their students and more importantly giving them the skill sets needed to maximize the benefits that students can derive from using Tablet PCs. They have recently published an article that provides a lot of online resources for developing good note taking skills and leveraging that on the Tablet PC. The article also discusses the need for good time management skills and how important online research is to students today. This is an excellent blog and highly recommended for anyone interested in maximizing the Tablet PC experience in education.

Averatec Tablet PC for $879!

James Kendrick — Sun, 01 May 2005 14:44:27 +0000

Geeks.com has a refurbished Averatec AV3500T60-01R on sale for only $879! The C3500 uses an Athlon XP-M 2200 processor and is a first generation Tablet PC meaning it does not have Tablet Edition 2005 installed on it. The Averatec has decent hardware specs and comes with a complete kit including a zippered case to carry your new Tablet with you safely. At this price it might be a good way to sample the Tablet lifestyle.

Chris Pirillo grills Marc Orchant (just kidding)

James Kendrick — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:37:00 +0000

Tablet PC Show co-host and good buddy Marc Orchant is everywhere. He recently had a chance to sit down with my Lockergnome boss Chris Pirillo and get himself interviewed. It’s a great show as you would expect when Chris and Marc get together so head on over and give it a listen. Go ahead, I’ll wait. :)

FCC pics of the IBM Thinkpad Tablet PC

James Kendrick — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 12:50:37 +0000

You’ve got to love the FCC when you’re craving information for rumored devices and these pics found on the FCC site depict an IBM Thinkpad X41 Tablet PC. No real surprises in these pics, the depicted Tablet looks just like a Thinkpad. Except, of course, for the swivel screen. :)

FCC doc 1 FCC doc 2 FCC doc 3

Pics available on jkOnTheRun

Could a Mini-Tablet PC be coming?

James Kendrick — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:48:03 +0000

The Inkernet is all abuzz about an article on Microsoft Watch that hints at a “mini-Tablet that can do everything that a traditional Tablet PC can do, plus store electronic books”. First of all I should point at that current Tablet PCs are a great platform for reading ebooks- a smaller size would just make that a little more convenient to do. However, if this article proves to be true it sounds very much like the Mini-Tablet PC I defined last year as my “dream machine”. A Tablet PC with a smaller form factor would likely appeal to many professionals with its portability, as long as the functionality of the Tablet OS is not compromised in any way. I know I would stand in line to get one of these “minis” if they ever come to market.

Experience Pack for Tablet PC released- get it

James Kendrick — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 15:41:06 +0000

Microsoft has released the Experience Pack for the Tablet PC (English language only) and all Tablet owners should grab this now. The Pack brings six programs and every one is a winner. The new Snipping Tool has been anxiously awaited for a while and it is just a joy to use. Great interface and the functionality is exactly right, at least for me. Ink Desktop gives you the ability to add ink notes right on the desktop where it is available for constant reference. Ink Art is a full painting on canvas type of program and Art Rage users will recognize the roots of this program. Ink Crossword is a crossword puzzle program that uses the interface of the Tablet PC to perfection and features a daily downloadable puzzle. Media Transfer makes it easy to keep your Tablet PC filled with photos, music and video from other computers on your network. The Energy Blue desktop theme has been available for a while but Microsoft has added a great Windows Media Player skin to the theme that not only looks good but works well with the pen of the Tablet. I have been using these tools for a while and they are every one a real winner so what are you waiting for? Go get it!

Student Tablet PC reviews OrangeGuava

James Kendrick — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 23:01:20 +0000

I have mentioned OrangeGuava a lot both on this blog and on The Tablet PC Show because it is a unique program that adds a lot of utility to the Tablet PC. Trying to describe what the program does is difficult, it is one of those applications you must see for yourself. Tracy Hooten of The Student Tablet PC has written a good review of OrangeGuava where she describes how she uses the program and what it adds to the user experience. I recommend this review to anyone who is curious about OrangeGuava who might be trying to get their head around this innovative program.

TrustedReviews looks at the Fujitsu T4010 Tablet PC

James Kendrick — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 23:35:35 +0000

TrustedReviews has published a thorough review of the Fujitsu T4010 Tablet PC that has been in the news a lot recently. They cover the Fujitsu with lots of photos and benchmarks and is a good place to look if you are interested in this capable Tablet PC. Unfortunately, it appears the unit they reviewed did not have the high resolution that Fujitsu recently announced was available for the T4010. Good look at this workhorse so take a peak.

Fun things on The TabletPC Show

James Kendrick — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:33:36 +0000

Keep your podcatcher warmed up this week as there are a couple of fun things in store for you listeners. The next full TabletPC Show with guest co-host Marc Orchant is in post production and should be out in the next day or two. Marc and I had a lot of fun doing the show and I think you’ll like the results.

There is also a special edition of the show that should appear this week that you will enjoy. I did a short show with two guests- Cameron Reilly of TPN (you know him) and Matt Fox-Wilson of Ambient Design. Ambient is the development company in New Zealand that produces the amazing program for the Tablet PC, Art Rage. In case you missed it Art Rage was voted #1 in the Microsoft developer’s contest “Does your app think in ink”? Ambient’s first place finish in that competition netted them a check for a cool $100,000 so it was a very big deal and well deserved. Listen to the interview to hear Cam and I fawn all over Matt and his incredible program. :)

So check back often for these next two shows- they’re worth the wait.

Tablet PC Show update and a big announcement

James Kendrick — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 17:28:53 +0000

First of all I would like to thank all the listeners from the first show for their comments and suggestions. This show is your show and I am listening to the feedback to make changes as we go that will help us provide an even better show!

Let me give you a status update as I know many of you are wondering where the next show is and why it hasn’t appeared for download yet. Last week I suffered a back injury that has resulted in my spending the better part of a week flat on my back. It’s nothing major- I’m just one of those unlucky people who have been cursed with having back problems over the years. I am getting better and am much more mobile than I have been the past week so I hope to resume recording the show in the next couple of days.

This leads me to a big announcement for the Tablet PC Show- I am happy to announce the addition of a guest co-host for the next few shows. Marc Orchant, master blogger and Tablet PC enthusiast extrordinaire, will be joining me in hosting the show! Marc is the brainchild behind several major blogs, The Tablet PCs Weblog, The Office Weblog, Marc’s Outlook on Productivity, and who knows how many other blogs. Marc is an outspoken supporter of the Tablet PC and will be a most welcome addition to the show.

Please join me in welcoming Marc to The Tablet PC Show and get your MP3 players ready as we are going to be recording the next show in the next few days. As always, your comments are most appreciated!