Getac has been known to deliver rugged notebooks and tablet PCs in the market and to make sure that you don’t blink or doubt their sturdiness, maybe a bunch of military certifications can convince you. Getac has gained MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 certification via an independent testing lab which should prove once and for all that the gadgets being offered by Getac can withstand even the severest environmental conditions. And with these certifications backing them up, the Getac brand can only prove to all that they are one of the toughest mobile devices which should deliver aid and proper computing at any time needed.

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A few years ago more precisely on 2005, the number of devices shipped with a WiFi system was only 59 million, but that small number has been multiplied by 7 and the forecast for 2009 of devices shipped with WiFi is set at 409 million.

As you can imagine, the 409 millions include all kind of devices, notebooks, cellphones, smart phones, gaming consoles, GPS navigation systems, and more.

Peter King, Director of the Connected Home Devices Service at Strategy Analytics, comments:

Now that IEEE 802.11n has received ratification as a global standard, Strategy Analytics expects to see strong sales of 11n-enabled devices. By the end of 2010 they will ship in more than half of all Wi-Fi systems,

Tags: mobile devices, Mobile News, WiFi

Having an iPhone case is one thing but with the XShot iPhone Case, you get a bonus in the form of a tripod mount. Apparently this was designed for the iPhone and the iPod Touch considering we have been seeing a lot of mini stands that aim to aid iPhone owners in watching videos without having to worry about where to rest them on. Additionally, as mobile devices start to become the alternative for digital cameras, this universal tripod feature adds more stability in capturing pictures via iPhones and ensure that you are included in the shot as well.

The XShot iPhone Case retails for $29.95 and will be available by November. Pre-orders will be taken starting October 14 where you can enjoy a $10 off. The XShot Camera Extender and the iPhone Case can also be purchased together as a special bundle for $44.95 - a savings of $14.95.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, bonus, Digital Cameras, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iPod Touch, mobile devices, universal tripod, xshot

The Otterbox Defender Series did not forget to address on other mobile device and this is the Palm Treo. Like the iPhone or Blackberry smartphones, the Palm users have their share of run-ins with possible scratches or dents and thus the need for protectors for their mobile devices. Otterbox brings that need now. Just like their previous protectors, these new Otterbox Defender Series has provisions for allowing users to easily access their device’s features such as answering emails, GPS and calls. They come in three layered designs:

1. Layer 1: Clear and Hi-Impact Polycarbonate covers for the screen and camera and thermal protective clear for the keypads.
2. Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell
3. Layer 3: Silicone Skin for bumps and shocks.

Price: $49.95

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MobileIron has come up with an app that transforms iPhones or the iPod Touch into accessible mobile devices that allows workers to connect with their business enterprise solutions. It boasts of a new security management feature and brings business access, communications and productivity to an entirely advanced level. The MobileIron App is now available for download at the App store and is used in conjunction with MobileIron’s enterprise mobility platform.

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People who have grown fond of using their mobile devices such as the iPhone for their banking and financial needs can add another suite of banking and financial solutions for consideration as S1 Corporation has announced the release of their suite of banking and payment solutions. With the S1 iPhone app, customers can now perform the various mobile banking options which include checking account balances, transfer payments and bills payments.

This new app also allows them to locate local branches via GPS from the integrated Google Maps mapping service. The release of this S1 iPhone app should be a welcome addition for the people who have invested relied heavily on mobile banking for a safer and easier means of accessing their financial needs.

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Tags: account balances, Apple, checking account, financial solutions, Google, google maps, GPS, iPhone, iPhone, mapping service, mobile banking, mobile devices, Mobile News, Mobile Software, payment solutions, transfer payments, welcome addition

Any mobile device is susceptible to any potential slowdown which could be attributed to a lot of different factors. The only problem is identifying the cause unless you can get your hands on a reliable software that can aid you in diagnosing the problem. And known that not all smartphone users are techie enough to figure out why their device would operate at a snail’s pace, here is one software made for Blackberry smartphone owners which should speed up their devices.

The MemoryBooster 3.0 has been rated by Fortune Magazine as one of the top apps for Blackberry Wireless handsets and aims to recover wasted memory which should be something common in today’s array of mobile devices. MemoryBooster can recover up to 15MB of memory per boost. So you can imagine the degree of aid that it can provide if this app is done regularly.

The MemoryBooster 3.0 is now available at the BlackBerry App World for download.

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For people who are familiar with the Archos 5, the expected released of the Archos A5S and A5H Internet tablet may be a familiar-looking device. And with rumors that it has gained FCC approval, it looks like the two new Internet tablets are bound to come out soon. It is said that these new devices will be officially announced on September 15.

Only a slight redesign which includes new locations for the speakers and headphone jacks headline the new Archos Internet tablets. Add to that the inclusion of a microSD slot, the Archos A5S and A5H include a ton of features that one would expect to get from mobile devices today. This includes:

• 802.11b/g/n WiFi
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• FM Transmitter and Receiver

The new Internet tablets do look promising. And from the looks of it, a lot of eager eyes are waiting to see the actual announcement from Archos next month.

(Source) Engadget

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We all know the pains and waiting time that we have to expect when we are checking email through our mobile devices. But there is a app called GPush which allows you to be notified if you have new mail via mail notifications. And now, this app is available for the iPhone, something that eases the burden of atrocious waiting.
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With all the fuss about how mobile devices such as the iPhone can immediately aid users to take shots, tag and then upload them on popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Unique Apps has released the PhotoScatter App for iPhones. This app can likewise be used to upload photos on sharing sites like Photobucket and Flickr.

It is quite simple to use, perhaps more basic than having to download images to your PC and then tagging them and uploading them for your friends and colleagues to see. Just upload them directly from your iPhone. The PhotoScatter app is now available at the iTunes App Store for only $0.99.

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Tags: Apple, apps, colleagues, Images, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iTunes, mobile devices, Mobile Software, photobucket, photos, social networking sites

A mobile phone owner, or a Blackberry user in this case, would never know when or where he or she would accidentally drop his or her mobile phone. No matter how careful a mobile phone device owner would be, it remains that potential drops and damage may occur due to lack of protection. But thanks to Otterbox, a new kind of casing or shell covering is available that can really be a great add for mobile devices which include the iPhone or the Blackberry smartphone series.

Known to deliver the best casing for style and protection, Otterbox’ latest offering is this casing for the Blackberry Tour which recently hit the market. The Otterbox case for the Blackberry Tour cost $49.95 which should safeguard it from bumps, drops and scratches.

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Most iPhone owners would love to discover new ways to enhance their iPhones. While these mobile devices from Apple are known to be able to play videos in certain formats, portable TV tuners may be one thing lacking. Similar to the desktop PC, a TV tuner may be needed and that is exactly what this USB clip aims to deliver.

Called the SEG Clip, this USB clip from Japan allows users to enjoy TV viewing right from their very own iPhones. The SEG Clip supports 1SEG, a TV standards used in Japan, Peru and Brazil. One catch is that is should be hooked on to a PC’s USB port that will thereafter allow the user to stream digital TV data to their iPhone via WiFi connection.

Just in case you cannot finish watching the TV program, you can get a software called the TVPlayer which can save TV programs for later viewing. The program is free over at the Japan App Store.

Compatible with the iPhone 3G, 3GS and the iPod Touch, the SEG Clip will be released by the end of the month in Japan and will carry a $70 price tag.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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In what seems to be similar to the 24/7 technical support for most online websites we see today, InstantService Inc., releases the InstantMobile application, a chat and email management solution perfect for businesses who want to improve their customer service rendering. This latest software puts to good use the mobile devices as a medium for various matters, which can certainly bring down the usual telephone support costs.

The software can be customized to suit the ideal interface and usability that companies are looking for. InstantService offers chat clients for both smart phone browsers and custom-developed chat clients for specific devices.

The company has developed device native chat clients for the T-mobile G1 and Apple iPhone, and continues to develop the solution for other devices as requested.

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Motorola will not allow itself to be left out as far as Android-based handsets are concerned. And to make life easier for the app developers, Motorola releases the MOTODEV Studio an Android development resource for apps specifically for Motorola handsets.

The launch of this new platform is seen as something in line with the rapid growth of the Android platform. We have seen it in most smartphones in the market today and to make sure that Motorola has its share of the limelight, the MOTODEV Studio is certainly one that should keep them on track.

For the app developers, here is what you can expect:

• Early access to tools, technical specs, documentation and other development support resources.
• Exclusive pre-release access to upcoming Motorola devices for testing and debugging.
• Direct access to Motorola’s developer support engineers via private discussion boards.
• Maximum market exposure for applications as soon as new mobile devices ship to users.

Motorola will also make publicly available the MOTODEV Studio for Android Beta. MOTODEV Studio is a powerful, Eclipse- based integrated development environment that works with Google’s software development kit.

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iPhones have become multi-functional mobile devices which allow users to make calls, send SMS messages and provide GPS locations. And with the new iPhone 3G S, a first compatible spy software has been released courtesy of Retina-X Studios.

Actually, this software was already available for the previous iPhone models. But with the various changes such as OS and functions of the new iPhone 3G S, the latest version is now available. The software runs in the background behind all other applications. After the software is set up on the phone, it silently records the entire text of all SMS text messages, information about each call and actual GPS positions.

The app is now available at the Mobil-Spy website for $99.97.

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Once a software becomes irritating and fails to live up to the expectations of companies, you can expect that they will be replaced soon. And that is exactly what happened to Winscribe digital dictation systems as two of the leading Scottish Law Firms have replaced them with BigHand, a leading voice productivity specialist for the global legal community.

MacRoberts is currently in the process of implementing BigHand to 300 users across Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Simpson & Marwick has already completed its implementation to 175 users across 7 offices.

The final component in our decision to switch was the lack of support we received for Winscribe; it was very awkward to get a resolution as we had no direct access to the developer. BigHand’s implementation and support have been first class. “

Users prefer the BigHand interface and we have had such positive feedback, it is really great to deliver an IT project that makes such a difference to users’ lives - it’s not often that you receive such a positive response to an IT project. The final piece of the jigsaw is that we will be deploying BigHand for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile in the next couple of months.”

Well, that is business for you. If you cannot live up to the expectations and needs of a company, you are as good as gone. And in Winscribe’s case, they seem to be sorely lacking in this area. And if they don’t shape up, they may just find themselves being dominated by BigHand as far as preference is concerned.

(Source) Press

Tags: bighand, BlackBerry, Business, digital dictation system, digital dictation systems, first class, glasgow, jigsaw, law firms, macroberts, mobile devices, Mobile Software, productivity, scottish law

A new and improved mobile tool in the person of the SmartSearch v13.1 has been officially released, helping personnel recruiting business solutions in their needs. Further, the integration of features that include Gmail access and free mobile access for iPhones, Blackberry and similar mobile devices highlight the new version released by Advanced Personnel Systems Inc.

“SmartSearch was one of the first recruiting solutions to offer Mobile Access. As the demand for the popular add-on module increased over the last couple of years, we’ve done a number of updates including click-and-dial, quick note and email capabilities,” said LJ Morris, CTO of APS, “Now we’ve made it easier than ever for our users to tap into the system from their mobile devices, and built it right into the base system, making it available on demand for anyone that wants to take advantage of it, free of charge.”

The release of this new mobile personnel tracking and recruitment system should be a great perk for businesses in this nature. APS remains a leader in web-based technology and innovative approaches to recruitment data management. Its flagship product, SmartSearch, is currently in its thirteenth release and serves more than 6,000 users worldwide.

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Sony Ericsson unveils another a new portable device in the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone. Sony Ericsson has been known to produce quality mobile devices but this time around, they have gone beyond that. Now, they offer a multimedia feature that also delivers optimized video playback paired with excellent audio.

Hence now, Sony Ericsson W995 potential owners can look forward to a handy phone which may as well be called a portable media player as well. Among the features of the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman Phone include:

• Optimized video playback with style and performance
• Videos straight to your phone – Wi-Fi and Turbo 3G – easy access to YouTube and other entertainment sites
• 2.6” color display and 3.5mm audio socket
• 8.1 megapixel camera with face recognition, Photo Flash and up to 16x digital zoom
• Clear audio experience
• 8GB Memory Stick Micro
• Built-in stereo speakers and phone stand

(Source) W995 Media Site

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The latest netbook from Samsung Electronics, the N310 Netbook, will be exclusively available from Ebuyer.com. Known as one of the UK’s leading retailers in the category of consumer electronics, Ebuyer.com offers customers the opportunity to own a N310 Netbook for only £364.98.

With the growing demand for compact and efficient mobile devices today, Samsung decided to go with a retailer that has proven itself as far as sales for branded computer and consumer electronic gadgets in the market today. However, they are offering the Samsung N310 online only until supplies last.

The Samsung N310 10″ netbook is a smart, stylish and very powerful device designed to satisfy even the most demanding computing enthusiast. The netbook can be used for storing and sharing information, photos, music and for browsing the internet.

Though it was already posted last month by Chris, here are the specs once again:

• Intel Atom processor of 1.6 Ghz
• 10″ WSVGA Glare SuperBright Gloss LED Display has resolution of 1024 x 600
• Memory of 1GB DDR2 800MHz
• 160GB SATA hard drive of 5400RPM
• Windows XP operating system
• Software options like the Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger
• Weighs only 1.23 kgs

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Have the gifts of technology truly gone out of hand? As far as understanding the benefits and enumerating their benefits, it seems that owners have failed to put the fine line between honesty and cheating. Worst, the scenario only makes us look like spoon-fed individuals who may at some point act like robots. In short, the robust influx of mobile devices and the Internet seem to have swayed us in the way of failing to make use of our cognitive knowledge. We are unaware that are building cheaters among ourselves.

The study made by Common Sense Media is helpful. But seriously, we all see it today. There are things such as plagiarism, data storage and even leaked answers to exams that can be easily hidden and distributed via the web and mobile devices. In short, we are forgetting the ethical way of learning, only focusing on goals such as passing and honors as the main objective.

Kids have always found ways to cheat, but the tools they have today are more powerful than ever. In this poll, kids reveal that they’re texting each other answers during tests, using notes and information stored on their cell phones during tests, and downloading papers from the Internet to turn in as their own work. Because the digital world is distant, hard to track, and mostly anonymous, kids are less likely to see the consequences of their online actions, especially when they feel they won’t get caught.

With this in mind, have we been victims of our own discoveries? While we cannot stop technology from evolving, the human effort of knowing when and when not to use these technologies should be made clear. It is either this or we are making the next generation look like dumb individuals who may be relying too much on gadgets and advancements.

Other Facts:

• 41% of teens say that storing notes on a cell phone to access during a test is a serious cheating offense, while 23% don’t think it’s cheating at all.
• 45% of teens say that texting friends about answers during tests is a serious cheating offense, while 20% say it’s not cheating at all.
• 76% of parents say that cell phone cheating happens at their teens’ schools, but only 3% believe their own teen has ever used a cell phone to cheat.
• Nearly two-thirds of students with cell phones use them during school, regardless of school policies against it.
• Teens with cell phones send 440 text messages a week and 110 a week while in the classroom.

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