Something a lot of people seem to have missed is that the Linux Foundation’s Moblin 2.0 Beta release is targeted more at Linux distributors rather than end-users. You wouldn’t think so from some of the promotional activities that have been going on but it’s probably the reason that a lot of people are expressing disappointment after testing it out. As we look forward, it’s likely that the Linux Foundation will continue to target distributors rather than end users. We’ll double-check next week at the Moblin keynote in Computex [June 3, […]

JKK, ‘Sash’ and I recorded Meet Mobility Podcast 28 this afternoon. We spent an enjoyable 50+ minutes talking about Computex and what we think might be on the cards.

For the third time this year, Intel are putting faith in my blogging capabilities. This time we’re off to Taipei, Taiwan to cover the very big and very exciting Computex trade fair. Over 1,700 exhibitors will be manning 4600 booths from June 2nd to June 6th in what is billed as “the Largest show in Asia inch and “world’s leading ICT event. inch I’ll be arriving (as a one-man team for this project) on the 1st and will spend 5 days covering as much as I can with a focus […]

JKK, ‘Sash’ and I recorded the Meet Mobility Podcast 28 this afternoon. We spent an enjoyable 50+ minutes talking about Computex and what we think might be on the cards. Check out the show notes and listen in at MeetMobility. We’re all going to be there next week which makes the event twice as exciting! I’ll be at Computex as a guest of Intel so you’ll find breaking Intel-focused coverage here at MIDMoves. I’ll be covering the Intel keynotes where we’re expecting news on Moblin, Moorestown and the new netbook […]

Mapfactor announced version 9 of their PC Navigator software today and I’ve got some testing notes, images and videos for you below. Main improvements include up-to-date maps form TeleAtlas from February 2009, simplified and improved User Interface (searching dialog, map tools), improved TMC (traffic information in Europe), improved ‘Find nearest.’

We haven’t had time to test the Clevo TN70M yet but definitely have it on the list due to it’s low cost, long battery life and European availability. In the meantime we’ve got some details from the Korean website, Lazion, to share with you. They’ve tested a branded version of the Clevo, the Hansung Sparq M7. We think the M7 tested by Lazion is equivalent to the Clevo TN71M. The TN70M is very similar. Differences are highlighted below. Z530 1.6Ghz fanless design (the Clevo TN70M uses the 1.3Ghz CPU) ExpressCard […]

Pocketables is reporting on availability info for the black, 32GB, 3G version of the UMID Mbook M1. A desirable unit but based on current pricing, it will have to sell for over $900. I’d rather take the base version with an unlocked MiFi unit. 32GB black UMID mbook M1 with 3G expected in June.

This is not a ultra mobile PC but could make a nice Portable or CarPC. The FitPC has been upgraded to use an Intel Atom 1.1 or 1.6 Z-series CPU so if you load up XP and plug in the USB Powered (apparently) Samsung frame/mini monitor you’ve got quite a cheap modular PC. Quite a cute solution for around $400. Composite image. Not to scale. FitPC news source. Via Samsung monitor news source.