USB 3.0 is also dubbed as SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus (USB), and is the next generation of USB interface. The conference held in Tokyo last May 20-21, 2009 indicates that USB 3.0 is full speed ahead and computers would carry this new interface.

What does faster USB mean? Faster file transfer? One of the things industry is expecting is the proliferation of Video streaming since the USB 3.0 is capable of streaming 1080i HD video streams from a camera to say a netbook. Today, this setup is already being used in USB 2.0 but a way, way faster USB interface could see an explosion on real-time video streaming.

Portable terra byte sized hard disk is being adapted by manufacturers and I would surely use the USB 3.0 alongside a terra byte portable storage with a smile.

Image from MeetingsNet.

Post from: EveryJoe

USB 3.0 for Video Streaming

This small beast is already a class above the standard netbooks as it can upgraded to a maximum of 4GB DDR2 – 667 memory chip and a 160 GB hard drive.

You would experience better and longer usage ability with it’s 6-cell battery standard. This computer also includes WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP webcam, HD audio, multi-card reader, three USB ports, and HDMI output.

We would be interested on the price and it’s availability which is not yet available.

Image from liliputing.

Post from: EveryJoe

F88 Netbook

For almost five years, it’s been believed that Apple is working on a touchscreen tablet PC, thanks to patents filed by the company for just such a device dating back to 2004 and 2005. Rumors had swirled since long before those dates, though, that Steve Jobs was planning to unleash the first Mac Tablet in the near future.

Fast forward to 2009, and in the wake of the iPhone and iPod Touch, which could be considered small scale versions of that same patented device, and we’re still waiting for the iTablet to appear. We now know they have the technology to create a device such as this, and actually make it work. And the recent surge in popularity of netbooks can only be nipping at Apple’s heels. So a combination Tablet/Netbook seems inevitable.

The only question remaining remaining is when.

Over the last few weeks, new rumors have begun to circulate that this coveted device is closer than ever, thanks to an article in the Chinese Times. The article claims that three Taiwanese corporations are already at work manufacturing the components for Apple’s Tablet PC, and that the finished product will ship in October for about $800. This is just hearsay, and should be considered another brick in the rumorwall for now.

But hey… anybody know when the next Apple keynote is?

Image: Robin Parrish.

Post from: EveryJoe

Apple Netbook/Tablet on the way?

The Gigabyte M1022 Booktop is a two in one functioning machine. It is both a netbook and a desktop. On travel, take the netbook out and when using it as a desktop, just put it in the base.

The specs are as follows:

• 10.1" LED screen, Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 1.6GHz(M1022M/G) / N280 1.66GHz(M1022X)
• Genuine Windows^® XP Home
• 10.1" TFT-LCD WSVGA, 1024×600(M1022M/G) / 1366×768(M1022X)with LED backlit
• Mobile Intel^®945GSE Express Chipset+ ICH7M
• 92% full-sized keyboard
• Embedded HSDPA Support
• 2.5" 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm, 160 GB
• Smart Manager Intuitional Setting
• Multi-Touch Mousepad
• Easy Upgrade for HDD and Memory

This is a very cool concept and probably the could add a swivel to turn this machine into a tablet pc. Increase the computing power and this should be a very good all around computer.

Image from the product information – Gigabyte.

Post from: EveryJoe

Desktop and Notebook in One

Gdium Netbooks from EMTEC

The Gdium has the smaller form factor, light-weight and a 10″ screen that displays 1024×600 resolution. It’s also completely based on open source software. What makes the Gdium unique though is that it also comes with the G-key to allow users to travel in more lightly with all of their information in tact.

Unique to the Gdium is the G-Key, a bootable USB key on which the Linux operating system, applications and personal data are stored. The G-Key allows each user to store their personal information and preferences securely, without leaving a trace on the computer.

I like this idea, but I’ll be honest I’m still not sure if the ultra-light, super-portable computer is something really for me. I don’t travel a lot anymore, and when I do it’s usually just to be onsite with clients. The work I’m doing onsite is development work and web site and application design. I need a full-size screen, I usually carry around a 2nd monitor (which I’d like to replace with this), a portable 320GB hard drive, and my Logitech VX Nano notebook mouse. Travelling light really isn’t a big deal for me.

My other challenge is keeping things synchronized. I’m too the point now where I do just about everything on my single laptop and have forgotten about trying to synchronize anything with my personal desktop or sometimes even the server at the office. The G-key is interesting solution though. I could work on my computer as normal, but if I ever needed to travel without it, I could pull the key and boot-up on another machine with no problems and feel like I was working on “my” machine.

What do you think?

Post from: EveryJoe

EMTECH – Gdium Mobile Netbook

Milo discovered a product especially useful for enterprises of all sizes called Nightwatchman, a good news that Microsoft didn’t lay off anybody in the Vista team. I knew that they didn’t touch the Silverlight team, but frankly I’m surprised about this because Vista hasn’t been very profitable to Microsoft. Or has it? One bad news is the Windows 7 minimum requirements. It may not be a good experience to try it on my netbook which just meets the minimum requirements and my laptop which is old enough to even miss the minimum. But if anyone is interested, you can get the Windows 7 look into Windows XP. He also found a couple of amusing videos, one called “how to say i love you.” and another a confirmation of love, a marriage at Taco Bell. Recession, aye?

Jason found a few websites that can assist you in unique ways: one for helping educate your kids, one a calendar to help others, and another to scan your computer online. He covered a lot of Windows Powertoys, a mobile media browser and found another reason to continue loving Zune. He also has a couple of how-tos for selecting non-linear text in a word document and sharing Outlook calendar availability. One bad news, I mean another one, is that Microsoft is shutting down MSN Groups.

Claire thought out loud about the gap between Linux and mainstream users, learnt something new about less (which all you Cygwin users may find useful), discovered a wonderful browser called Kidzui which attempts to make the Internet a more kid-friendly place.

Juan wonders whether the Mac is not invincible anymore and whether Apple really needs to make a netbook. He is glad to find a symbol cheat widget and an app that can save his day with a bunch of drawings. The latter isn’t my cup of tea. He along with Jayvee found out about Apple’s stand on piracy.

Post from: EveryJoe

A Massive Tech Channel Roundup