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Leaving the notebook PC home

December 12, 2006

I just ran across this blog post by Alereon CEO Eric Broockman on the smartphone replacing the PC. Alereon is a Wireless USB chip vendor and presumably that technology would help such a transition to a smaller mobile platform for all of a traveler’s IT needs. I’ve been contemplating the same thing, although I’m not sure Wireless USB is the missing link. I’ve been shopping for a new phone. I’m torn between going away from a smartphone to an ultra-slim model such as the Razr. Or I might compromise with a smartphone like the Windows-Mobile-based Cingular 2125 that lacks full PDA capabilities but is small and nifty. My real preference, however, might be a full-featured smartphone if I can sometimes leave my notebook PC at home.

I’ve been carrying a Treo 650 for two years. I love its PDA capabilities but it’s not a great phone. Moreover our IT department only supports Blackberry devices so I don’t get the full benefit of email on my Treo. But I don’t really like the Blackberry choices.

I’m currently looking at the new Cingular 8525. Here’s a PC Magazine review of the phone. It has the full Pocket PC operating system including the mobile version of Microsoft Office. It’s also loaded with connectivity features including Wi-Fi and UMTS/HSDPA (the GSM version of 3G). And it has a 400-MHz processor that fully capable of running PC-like applications. I’d prefer a full size SD card over the micro one in the device. But I believe I could go on a short trip with just this smartphone and perhaps a portable keyboard. Now if I could just get our IT department to move along with Windows Mobile support.

Anyone out there with real experience carrying the 8525?

Posted by Maury Wright on December 12, 2006 | Comments (10)

August 13, 2009
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Peter commented:

Samsung has announced a few new additions to its line of portable computers with five new models for the X and R series notebooks along with N series netbooks. The X series line includes 14.1-inch ultra-thin and light X460 with the first 2950mAh 6-cell battery for 10 hours of continuous use. The notebook also features fingerprint authentication and a trusted platform authentication system. Visit i4u.com/article26063.html for more info on this topic.


August 13, 2009
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Peter commented:

Samsung has announced a few new additions to its line of portable computers with five new models for the X and R series notebooks along with N series netbooks. The X series line includes 14.1-inch ultra-thin and light X460 with the first 2950mAh 6-cell battery for 10 hours of continuous use. The notebook also features fingerprint authentication and a trusted platform authentication system. Visit i4u.com/article26063.html for more info on this topic.


August 13, 2009
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Peter commented:

Samsung has announced a few new additions to its line of portable computers with five new models for the X and R series notebooks along with N series netbooks. The X series line includes 14.1-inch ultra-thin and light X460 with the first 2950mAh 6-cell battery for 10 hours of continuous use. The notebook also features fingerprint authentication and a trusted platform authentication system. Visit i4u.com/article26063.html for more info on this topic.


July 24, 2008
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Anders commented:

Whatever invention takes place Notebook Computer will remain in the heart of Computer lovers!


July 24, 2008
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Anders commented:

Whatever invention takes place Notebook Computer will remain in the heart of Computer lovers!


July 24, 2008
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Anders commented:

Whatever invention takes place Notebook Computer will remain in the heart of Computer lovers!


April 9, 2007
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
victoryman commented:

I've been carrying an 8125 for almost a year. Device has locked up once. Would like the faster processor and the WPA update (can't get it on our corporate network) but otherwise it's a keeper. Use it with push Exchange for corporate email but won't leave RIM until Exchange 2007 and WM 6.0 are ready for prime time.


April 9, 2007
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
victoryman commented:

I've been carrying an 8125 for almost a year. Device has locked up once. Would like the faster processor and the WPA update (can't get it on our corporate network) but otherwise it's a keeper. Use it with push Exchange for corporate email but won't leave RIM until Exchange 2007 and WM 6.0 are ready for prime time.


December 12, 2006
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Lou Covey commented:

The UWB industry likes to think that they are the be all of wireless communication, but they've been saying that for almost a decade now and there are other options. The 8525 is a good option if you are comfortable with the blue screen of death at inopportune times. the option I've found helpful is the Razr witha bluetooth link to my Palm device. I can get and send email through my Tmobile VPN, or by Wifi, skim the net, review and edit docs. The Razr has limited memory, but it's pretty hardy (I drop stuff) and most of the Pocket PC devices I've seen seem fairly fragile, including the 8525.


December 12, 2006
In response to: Leaving the notebook PC home
Lou Covey commented:

The UWB industry likes to think that they are the be all of wireless communication, but they've been saying that for almost a decade now and there are other options. The 8525 is a good option if you are comfortable with the blue screen of death at inopportune times. the option I've found helpful is the Razr witha bluetooth link to my Palm device. I can get and send email through my Tmobile VPN, or by Wifi, skim the net, review and edit docs. The Razr has limited memory, but it's pretty hardy (I drop stuff) and most of the Pocket PC devices I've seen seem fairly fragile, including the 8525.

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