More on the Apple iPad

s b — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:51:34 +0000

Is it wrong that I am peev’d it hasn’t arrived yet? I did the right thing by Apple, pre-ordered online! Committed to buying it sight unseen… and I am the one waiting! (and I bet I’m not alone) Stockists like Jb HiFi and Harvey Norman still have them in stock, I am thinking of cancelling my order with Apple Online and just walking down the street.

To rub salt into the wounds… Apple sent out the iPad cover I had ordered in the same transaction.

Apple Ipad

s b — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:21:31 +0000

Ordered our Ipad back in May… still waiting! Delivery estimate is June 7th. Should have lined up like everyone else.

Going Wireless USB style.

s b — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:40:58 +0000

D-Link DWA 110

I was out looking for a cheap wireless adapter for my home PC. The internal cards seemed expensive ranging between $60-$130, then I came across this DLink.

This is a USB wireless adapter which also has a docking station making it easy to use for both home PC and travelling with my laptop.

Besides the great wireless range (G, or B) and the ‘plug n play’ features of USB the software was also very easy to install. I had this device running and connected to the network in under 10mins!

With the USB docking station I was able to keep the PC hidden in the cupboard and run the usb cable out to the book cases, giving me a clear wireless covereage to the home router. No loss of speed!

One thing I did find is that on windows 7, the DLink software seems to not see the device after a reboot and I had to re-install the drivers… but I am sure that the update drivers from DLink will fix this!

In the end I removed the DLink software and just used Windows to manage the wireless connections. I got this one at Harris Technology for only $55…. seems like a bargain.

iPhone v Blackberry

s b — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:53:00 +0000

As mentioned below, I have finally got an iPhone! On the surface it has been very impressive!

The iPhone has great applications both free and paid through it’s app store, some developers have been very creative with what you can run.

The device looks flashy, it’s menu is quick and the usability is great. But does it have the right features for a business user?

I don’t think so!

Battery Life is poor… And be mindful if you have it connecting to wireless networks.
No direct USB connection, to store files directly. (I found a wifi, sharing app that cleverly gets around this but need’s wifi)
Calendar reminders – If you accept on the device the computer will still remind you.
Using Exchange Active Sync, doesn’t allow connection to internal app’s like the intranet.

The Blackberry Bold on the other hand has the answer to all of these…

Purchased an iPhone

s b — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:21:03 +0000

Finally gave into market pressure and got an iPhone! So far so good….. But a bluetooth keyboard would be handy!

iphone

Scott — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:13:59 +0000

If the iPhone had a blackberry network interface, it would be a real draw card for corporates. At the moment Blackberry is popular only because of the application and email push technology… most people are bored of the basic devices that do no more than any common phone.

An iPhone becomes more like a portable computer in your pocket with a screen that make using the internet actually possible.

Mac OS independance…

Scott — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:08:51 +0000

Apple have been coming out with great gadgets lately and the main attraction is that the hardware is trendy, usable and sleek. But when are Apple going to release an OS independant computer? How great would it be to walk into a computer store and select your hardware and operating system. I would love to get the new Apple Notebook Air with Windows on it! I know you can run funky programs to run it, but I want true hardware independance and then I can select my own operating system. Likewise I am sure there are many people out there who would by a PC and be happy running Mac OS on it.

It is only then will we see more companies writing applications that can work across all platforms making any OS suitable for businesses and other large organisations.

Plasma v’s LCD

Scott — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:19:31 +0000

For many years now I have been a plasma fan. I had never thought the LCD technology had caught up in size versus quality. My Panasonic 42inch Plasma which I purchased 6 years ago is still going great guns. Even now, I think some of the cheaper plasma and LCD screens don’t compare to buying quality. Panasonic have recently released a media compain pushing the fact that Plasma is still better for a big screen, I applaude them on this, even though they are pushing plasma because that is what they do best, their website comparing different types is honest and gives the general consumer a very clear understanding of the differences.

Having said all that, a mate of mine purchased a new Samsung 40inch CD screen 5 months ago and I have to say… wow!!! It is a great picture, certainly the best I have seen on the market for an LCD of that size. The key factor still remains though, LCD – Black is Grey! however colors are clear and true. Plasma – Black is Black but the brightness is not there for sun filled rooms.

Anyway, check out the Panasonic site for a clearer picture http://www.whychooseplasma.com.au/ and if you are still interested in LCD check out Samsung http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/

Gadgets is catching on!

Scott — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:24:49 +0000

We have had the domain and business name Wireless Gadgets for 5 years now, I notice that the term ‘gadgets’ is finally catching on! The new Microsoft release uses ‘gadgets’ in their desktop dashboard application. Mac have been using ‘widgets’ in it’s dashboard for some time and Microsoft has released similiar functionality in Vista called Windows Sidebar which allows you to plugin ‘gadgets’ to configure this handy tool that can display weather, news, calendar items and much much more.

New look Website!

Scott — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:18:39 +0000

After many years of running Wireless Gadgets, we have finally decided to re-model once again. We have focused on a site that is easy to navigate and has better accessibility to reviews. Our aim on the coming months is to have dynamic content with updates daily on new devices or wireless software in the market.We look forward to your continued support and feedback.