jkOnTheRun
jkOnTheRun
Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs.

jkOnTheRun
  • 5 Alternatives to the iPad
    So you're not impressed that the "magic" iPad went on sale today? You want a "real" OS powering your slate? I've got your back as I'm your source for information about slates. Here's a list of 5 alternatives to the iPad; I've used all of them.

  • MobileTechRoundup 200 — Like the iPad, We’re LIVE!
    This week's podcast was both recorded and live -- offering audience participation in the chat room. Find out who ordered an iPad, which one and why? Plus some hands on time with the latest multitouch netbook from Viliv and thoughts on the Dell Mini 5.

  • 3 Reasons Apple’s iPad 3G Service Is “Magical and Revolutionary”
    Apple touts the iPad as "magical and revolutionary" but it's not the device alone that can make that claim. The service plan and no-contract model, combined with on-device 3G metering show the real revolution is with the data plan for these three reasons.

  • This Week in Mobile Tech Manor #79: Two Touchscreens
    The weekend draws near and it's time to share the week in Mobile Tech Manor with you. Mobile Tech Manor is my home office with the revolving door. Some new toys crossed the threshold of the Manor and I got a new cloud-based backup system working.

  • Viliv S10 Blade — Unusual Resistive Multitouch Display
    The S10 is a notebook from Korea that has some features not found in most netbooks. The convertible screen swings around to convert from notebook to slate tablet, and this is augmented by a unique resistive multitouch display. The S10 has an impressive 10-hour battery life.