OnTheRun with Tablet PCs podcast #39- state of the Tabletscape

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Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Listen here ( MP3, 11.6 MB, 34 minutes) or

Subscribe to the show with this link  (RSS)

Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Listen here ( MP3, 11.6 MB, 34 minutes) or

Subscribe to the show with this link  (RSS)

Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Listen here ( MP3, 11.6 MB, 34 minutes) or

Subscribe to the show with this link  (RSS)

Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Listen here ( MP3, 11.6 MB, 34 minutes) or

Subscribe to the show with this link  (RSS)

Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Listen here ( MP3, 11.6 MB, 34 minutes) or

Subscribe to the show with this link  (RSS)

Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Listen here ( MP3, 11.6 MB, 34 minutes) or

Subscribe to the show with this link  (RSS)

Marc Orchant and James Kendrick are back with show #39, no wait, Marc's not here!  Marc had technical difficulties that made recording impossible but we both agreed that it was important to produce a show since it's been, like, forever since we did one.  Marc sends his regrets but he'll be back for the next show.

Congratulations to Marc for his new blogging gig at BlogNation, a new startup blog network that looks like a promising source of useful information.  They will be successful with Marc on board, that's for sure.

This show focuses on the state of the Tabletscape with a look at the new Tablets that have appeared so far this year and a look forward to what we can expect for the last half.  The discussion looks at Tablets first and then at UMPCs to cover the whole inkscape.

Enjoy the show!

Special thanks to Tiedye Keith for the great song "Vulnerable" with vocals by Tony Lindsay of Santana.

Comments

[Pete]

Hey James,

Does this signify a falling out at Mobile Tech mansions???

I sincerely doubt it, but...

and this is said totally tongue in cheek - but it's been a while (skype outage not withstanding!!)

;-)

[James Kendrick]

Nope, just what I said. We had several aborted attempts at recording. We do the show over Skype since we're in different states and Marc's network problems kept disconnecting us. Marc and I are still good buds. :)

[JKK]

I would say the the biggest difference on htc shift is it's form factor ( slate/slider/laptop )

No slate umpcs this year?
new ones available:
- amtek t770
- mobits/tabletkiosk v7112XT
- r2hv
coming:
- us700
- us701

Keyboard ads bulk?
-htc shift is smaller than q1

Many of us type as good ( bad ) on small and full size keyboard ;)

U1010 may be a bit too small as it doesn't actually have all keys ( like TAB )

But as the bottom line: oems need volumes and they cant get it with slates.
And the other way: user want keyboards.

I love slate mode for enterteinment use, surfing, videos etc. but I need mobile computer for my work too, and I need a keyboard on it. No bt or usb, it needs to be on the device!

As a form factor, shift will be the winner for me and many others.

[James Kendrick]

By no new slate UMPCs I meant 2nd generation, not just refreshes of what was before.

Re: HTC Shift- slate/slider/laptop is cool but in actual usage no different than a swivel screen, unless it can keep the whole device thinner and lighter.

As I said on the podcast, these issues are highly personal given the nature of mobile devices. I just stated my preference.

[JKK]

yep, I understand your personal need...

Swivel actually ads alot of size and weight to umpc...
As u know i have been using Kohjinsha sh6 now and I really don't feel good with it's swivel by it's added bulk and slow "swiveling action".
As I have also tested other slider umpcs and I like them alot ( as for design )but having laptop mode on top just makes it perfect.

So I would say slate/slider/laptop form is not only a cool thing but actually wery practical in use.