Computerworld: Michael Gartenberg

Review: Surface goes from amateur to Pro

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:20:00 GMT

Microsoft delivers an ultrabook in the sleek guise of a tablet.

Review: RIM tries to get back in the game with sleek and fast Z10 BlackBerry

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:15:00 GMT

The touch-screen smartphone retains most of the strengths that made the platform a corporate favorite while making a play for consumers.

Michael Gartenberg: Looking beneath the Surface

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:42:00 GMT

The physical keyboard and inclusion of Office are differentiators that make a straight-up comparison with iPads and Android tablets impossible.

Windows 8 has a great story. Can Microsoft tell it?

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:21:00 GMT

It's two OSs in one, and a bridge between two worlds.

Michael Gartenberg: With Mountain Lion, Macs, iPhones and iPads can all get along

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:18:00 GMT

Apple's new Mac operating system is all about the ecosystem.

Michael Gartenberg: Google polishes Chrome OS

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:27:00 GMT

The operating system is much more flexible than it was, but the Chromebook/Chromebox hardware remains too pricey to gain much traction.

Michael Gartenberg: Today, a device's ecosystem trumps feeds and speeds

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:05:00 GMT

Sheer performance can't compete with the ecosystem of applications and services that a particular platform exists in.

Why the key to Apple's future is in the clouds

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:04:00 GMT

When Apple changed its corporate name from Apple Computer to Apple Inc., it marked the first step in the transition from Apple's focus on the personal computer as the hub of consumer digital life to an ecosystem driven by a diverse collection of connected devices and services.

Michael Gartenberg: Samsung rethinks the pen

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:00 GMT

Styluses have never really caught on. But the Samsung Note shows that having a pen as one optional interface might be a good idea.

Michael Gartenberg: 5 things I really like and dislike about Android

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Even the things I don't like speak to the flexibility of the platform.

iPhone 4S and iOS 5 raise the smartphone IQ once again

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:50:00 GMT

It's not the iPhone 5, but it's far from disappointing.

Michael Gartenberg: Warning: What you say on the Internet can and will be used against you

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Users need to understand that social media can be land mines on their career paths. And businesses have an interest in helping educate them about that.

Up in the Air

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:13:00 GMT

It was introduced in 2008 and it changed Apple's philosophy on the notebook market. It was a radical departure for Apple, getting rid of an optical drive, using a battery that users couldn't replace, offering a solid-state drive for the first time in an Apple laptop. Like many devices, it had to be seen and held to be really appreciated.

Mac OS X: The Lion roars

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:11:00 GMT

This affordable operating system update is going to please a lot of users.

So long, netbook. Hello, media tablet.

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:09:00 GMT

The netbook's day in the sun was short-lived, and it took Apple to show the way with 'tweener devices.

Google Chromebook: Bigger than a tablet, but less useful

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:37:00 GMT

The pricing relative to functionality could be the real stumbling block as Google tries to convert users to a new computing paradigm.

Michael Gartenberg: RIP feeds and speeds

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:23:00 GMT

The way we buy technology has to become more holistic and less obsessed with raw performance.

Michael Gartenberg: Motorola Atrix smartphone has a usability vision that stands out

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Execution of its big-screen docking capability needs work but is a good first step.

Five questions for IT from CES

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:29:00 GMT

This year's shows included many announcements that will affect what IT shops do.

And then there were three: A look at Chrome OS

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg assesses Google's operating system.

Staying ahead of changes in mobile

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:27:00 GMT

These days, syncing in-boxes is the basic functionality. What else do you need to know about?

RIM needs to make the BlackBerry business-sexy

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:47:00 GMT

End users rule, and tacking on bare-bones media features won't cut it.

With 2.2 release, Android for the enterprise deserves a second look

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:14:00 GMT

This dot version is more enterprise-friendly than Android 2.0, but few devices run it now.

BYOPC could make sense for your IT shop

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT

The "bring your own PC" concept could become a trend, implemented in more and more companies.

Can RIM make the transition from enterprise to consumer?

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:50:00 GMT

The BlackBerry's long smartphone dominance is starting to crack.

Why CIOs need to think CES

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Yes, it's the Consumer Electronics Show, but more and more, consumers are determining what happens in IT.

Opinion: Linux on the desktop: Still not happening

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:54:00 GMT

It's a great value for many server applications, but Linux still lacks a compelling reason for people to switch from Windows or Mac OS.

Opinion: Will the iPad be another Windows 95?

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:49:00 GMT

IT needs to pay attention to Apple's latest gadget.

Opinion: With smartphones, toss the checklists and focus on the details

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:30:00 GMT

It's not enough to determine whether a feature is present in a device; you have to take a close look at how well it's implemented.

Opinion: The year ahead in mobile -- Mobile services and fewer platforms

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Five predictions from mobility analyst Michael Gartenberg.

Opinion: Beware Droids in the enterprise

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Android 2.0 and the first device to use the mobile operating system, Droid, have a certain coolness factor, but that's not what corporate IT is looking for.

Opinion: The pros and cons of Windows 7 for business

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:11:00 GMT

With the launch of the new operating system just 10 days away, IT organizations are running out of time to make their plans.

Opinion: A Pre for business? Yes.

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Those who say that Palm is late to the game with its Pre smartphone are discounting the impact of the mass market.

Opinion: Is Apple gearing up to enter the enterprise?

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:20:00 GMT

After years of ignoring the needs of the enterprise, Apple seems to be making a concerted push into the business world. Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, addresses many of the concerns of business users.

Windows Mobile: Alive and well -- and suitable for business

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:36:00 GMT

The new Version 6.5 of the mobile OS updates the core UI nicely.

Beyond 'Just say no': A framework for business mobile device adoption

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Users want to use their mobile devices for business. IT has to meet them halfway.

Windows 7: A chance for IT to be the heroes

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Skipping Vista and sticking with Windows XP while it still had some life may have been a smart move.

Windows 7 Beta 1: Enough with the incrementalism

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Windows 7 beta has some nice-to-have features but no got-to-have spurs to migration.

What's coming in 2009

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Columnist Michael Gartenberg offers his five predictions for what will happen in technology in 2009.

Opinion: What's coming in 2009

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Five predictions about what the new year will hold in the world of technology and IT.

A road warrior's guide to netbooks

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

See a netbook in your future? Here's what to look for, whether it will be your primary computing device or a second PC for travel.

With Windows 7, is Microsoft echoing its Longhorn mistakes?

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After giving a sneak preview at a technology conference, it seems to be heading down the same road that led to Vista.

Opinion: Why the iPhone is Apple's Trojan horse

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg finds Apple's new iPhone software more significant for IT than the new iPhone itself.

Opinion: For laptops, thin and light are in for spring

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg takes a look at some ultraportables that users are probably going to want.

Opinion: An XP Lite would be a smart mobile strategy for Microsoft

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg customized XP for a tiny laptop, and that has given him an idea for Microsoft.

Opinion: Vista, the sushi of operating systems

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg will eat sushi, given no other options, but he doesn't seek it out. Windows Vista is sort of like that.

Google's Android Is an Audacious Move

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg says IT needs to keep an eye on Google's mobile platform, even if its not yet ready for the large-scale business use.

Opinion: Leopard redefines 'what personal computing looks like'

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg finds Apple's Leopard operating system to be stable and full of productivity enhancements. In fact, he sees it as laying the foundation for "the next generation of personal computing."

Opinion: Linux Still Doesn't Make It on the Desktop

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg assesses Linux on the desktop and judges it no Windows-killer yet.

Opinion: Flashy vs. What Really Works for Mobile Devices

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Gartenberg is looking for a third way to experience the Web on a mobile device.