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Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by turn_self_off

turn_self_off — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:32:26 +0000

Best guess, it is part of Chippy’s full internet experience axe he keeps grinding.

As for the corporations that are adopting ipads and such, so far it seems to be limited to the execs that do more reading than writing. That is, they are employing them as pdf/email readers. And this seems to happen because of a “me wants” mentality among the execs and the IT department find themselves having to either oblige or look for a new job. And in this market, not sure the latter is a good option to pursue…

Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by John

John — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:47:13 +0000

Sigh… this site has completely lost touch with reality Why on earth would a slow and buggy version of a desktop browser be a turning point as far as mobile computing goes? Why do you even need a browser for a “web-based productivity and creation” to begin with ?

Chippy, maybe you should go ask the big corporations that adopt mobile platforms (especially iOS) in a big way to explain what “mobile productivity” is after all. What certainly is not, is a big desktop squeezed in a small shell… That’s the mistake of the whole umpc paradigm.

You said it yourself – this site is about productive mobility – and yet the last few years have been hard on you. Isn’t this an oxymoron – the last few years have been the years of the “productive mobility” revolution! Don’t you think there is something wrong with this picture?

Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by Juan Chulilla

Juan Chulilla — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Do you know if V8 implementation is complete? It seems to be, but I’m still not sure that every AJAX application can run on Chrome for Android.

If it is the case… they have killed Chromebooks and ChromeOS. There is no point in having a limited Chromebook if you can have all of its benefits and Android apps.

Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by Chippy

Chippy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:37:03 +0000

There are some rumors from Asia but nothing that anyone feels too confident in at the moment!

Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by vimal kumar

vimal kumar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:09:54 +0000

chromebooks with touchpad only.
No Touchscreen , No QWERTY keyboard on Chromebook.

Exernal USB QWERTY keyboard. Yes
Touchpad – Yes

https://docs.google.com/a/7keypad.com/document/pub?id=1eyIMpZLFS1gZureeezDjYXh-c-O0IlYW4BCUvlXk8a0

Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by turn_self_off

turn_self_off — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:21:05 +0000

I think Acer have announced ICS for the A500. But when that will happpen i am unsure about.

Comment on Chrome for Android – The Turning Point For Android Tablets by Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:55:31 +0000

Good thoughts: one more to share. Once this browser gains widespread use, it could further boost Chrome usage on the desktop. The ability to “see” any open web page on any other device you have Chrome running on (and you’re signed in, of course) will help bring the web to a more seamless experience between desktop and mobile. Yup, we’ve seen this type of technology before, but with Android’s backing, I think more people will see and use this function for the very first time.

Comment on Post CES 2012 – Ultra Mobile Computing Solutions Remain Limited by animatio

animatio — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:59:35 +0000

1) “You know what you want in an Ultra Mobile Computing solution. You want a rich spectrum of quality desktop applications with security, flexibility and processing power wrapped up into a handheld device. Unfortunately, after a busy CES, your options remain limited.”
2)”For what it’s worth I think that cloud computing is still a desk-based activity. 3g, 4g, call them whatever-you-like-networks are still difficult to rely on. Indoor coverage, city congestion and country black-spots are the norm everywhere I’ve been. For the ultra mobile user, relying on the cloud comes with big risks. Plus, I find that cloud usage still requires considerable processing power. Where does that leave us?”

i d’say at the time win7/linux netbooks and slates, the former at reasonable prizes (and some limitations) the later at still high prize even when with more powerful processors. in my view that’s it at the time. no signs that this will change in a near future.

Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by Roberto Innocenti

Roberto Innocenti — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:28:00 +0000

The openpandora already was delivered in 2011 , about 2700 units delivered , my OpenPandora was arrived to me in April 2011, and still work perfectly !!!

Now is starting the second batch of production with every factory in the production changed, for go over the trouble that the old factories have provided to OpenPandora team.

The OpenPandora team had give to the OpenPandora and clients all the best energy and effort to realize this product, there no one producer that give a so huge amount of passion and work to the clients and for a product.

Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by turn_self_off

turn_self_off — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:38:56 +0000

Hell, for Broadcom it may be worth it just for the mindshare. This similar to how the beagle- and panda-board have helped TI given people hands on experience with their products.

Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by anon

anon — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:20 +0000

Indeed, and they also have a Broadcom employee on the team and managed to strike a good deal for the SOC. Nonetheless an impressive creation.

Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by OpenPandora in prevendita, 4 anni dopo - Netbook News

OpenPandora in prevendita, 4 anni dopo - Netbook News — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:08:24 +0000

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Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by Schugy

Schugy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:18:28 +0000

I’m still happily waiting for my batch 2 pandora and I’m confident there will be a pandora2 in the future. This project deserves our support.

Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by turn_self_off

turn_self_off — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:24:39 +0000

The PI is a fair bit more modest than this. And also have some big name backers in the UK computing world (David Braben, of Elite fame for instance).

Comment on The Amazing Open Pandora Story Continues by anon

anon — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:29:39 +0000

Mass-produced open hardware sure ain’t easy! Though there are projects with much better track record too – check out the not-for-profit Raspberry Pi, which is in production now (although without cases for now). It aims to provide a modern version of the BBC Micro for British schools, hackers, and hobbyists alike and it costs $35.