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Motion Computing has released a new lineup of rugged tablet computers with improved battery life, enhanced security, increased system storage, a better webcam, and other new features. Move aside iPad, this machine is built for business in the rough and tumble field. Channel Insider took a quick look at the new J3500 tablet PC.
10 Motorola Droid X Features the iPhone 4 Should Have
Motorola's Droid X has some missing features of its own, but it also delivers a slew of options that could make some iPhone 4 owners think twice about their decision to go with Apple's smartphone.
AMD, Intel Continue to Up Chip Core Count
Intel's Xeon 7500 Series & Nehalem EX& chips offer up to eight cores per processor. AMD's Opteron 6100 Series & Magny-Cours& chips hold eight to 12 cores. Dell officials are touting their shipping of tens of thousands of PowerEdge servers powered by the latest high-end processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.
10 Things Missing from the Apple iPhone 4
The device includes several new features that the vast majority of consumers will be happy to find when they finally get their hands on it at the end of June.
Asian Computer Makers Lead Surge in PC Market Growth
iSuppli noted with shipments in the first quarter totaling 81.5 million units - up from 66.5 million during the same period in 2009 - the surge marked the highest year-over-year growth ever recorded by the company.
Survey Finds Virtualization Key to Business Success
Interest in server virtualization among U.S. medium-size businesses (MBs, firms with 100-1,000 employees) increased significantly in the past year, according to AMI Partners' latest MB tracking study.
Apple iPad Scores High Marks for Battery Life
However, reviewers at the New York Times and Wall Street Journal said that while the tablet computer, which goes on sale on Saturday, works nicely for Web surfing or consuming media like video and books, it may appeal less to people who need laptops for more heavy duty chores.
Pros/Cons of Adding Android Support to Mobile Lineup
Want to add Android support to your mobile portfolio? Not such a bad idea. When it comes to mobile business applications, many enterprises are backing away from Microsoft as the de facto mobile OS for deployment. Recent studies show Android, RIM BlackBerry and iPhone gaining serious ground. Channel Insider sat down with Yankee Group analyst and mobile OS guru Carl Howe to see if he had any tips for resellers and service providers thinking about developing on Android.
2010`s Top PCs: Shape Up and Ship Out!
According to IDC, the lower prices brought on by last year’s economy will create new opportunities for emerging sub form factors, such as ultrathin portables and all-in-one desktops. The research company expects PC buyers to be more experimental with new types of PCs, and recommends hardware vendors and software developers to seize the opportunity to promote differentiation. [ci] Channel Insider provides the top predictions for the PC industry in 2010.
Top 5 Reasons to Switch to 802.11n
There’s a ton of buzz surrounding the new n standard for 802.11. What’s true? Well, certainly it’s faster and offers more extensive coverage. But, in today’s rough-and-tumble economic climate, what’s driving on-the-fence customers to consider completely cutting the cord, and switch out a, b, and g for n? Inside, Channel Insider identifies the top reasons customers want, and, need to make the switch.
Seven Sure-Fire AV Solutions for Win7 Clients
After the interoperability nightmares that cropped up after the Vista launch, Microsoft took special pains to work closely with all of its ISVs and hardware partners through its Ecosystems Readiness program in order to ensure smooth user transitions to Windows 7. Included in the mix were Microsoft's many security partners, most of whom have already optimized their newest versions for Windows 7. Even though Microsoft has certainly worked to better lock down its operating systems through the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), antivirus and antimalware security still remains an important part of the Windows ecosystem. As channel partners help their customers upgrade to Windows 7, AV is a no-brainer up-sell in order to complete the upgrade package. Channel Insider takes a look at the latest Windows 7 ready antivirus packages to examine their newest features and what their vendors are up to within the channel.
Healthcare IT Predicted to Boom in 2010
Applied Management Systems, a full-service healthcare management consulting firm, recently released its annual list of top healthcare trends for 2010. Trends like larger IT budgets and market growth spell good news for healthcare technology companies. Channel Insider takes a look at the top trends and how technology can help health care organizations streamline costs and improve patient safety. By Leah Gabriel Nurik
Private Equity Market Dries Up in Q3
This week, Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst debuted new analysis showing a sharp decline in private equity fundraising. Channel Insider takes a closer look at the numbers and at which industries are securing cash in today’s rough and tumble VC market.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Takes a Back Seat to Windows 7 RC1
With all the hype surrounding the release candidate of Windows 7 RC1, many are ignoring that Microsoft is ready to launch its most important Network Operating System to date, Windows Server 2008 R2.
Simple Fix for Adobe Reader's Latest JavaScript Vulnerability
Yet another zero-day vulnerability appears for an Adobe product. Don’t wait for the company to patch the product; act now to protect systems.
Are the New ProBooks from HP the Death Knell for Netbooks?
HP’s new ProBook series of notebook computers pile on the features, without piling on the costs.
Windows 7 Starter Edition: Right or Wrong Choice for Microsoft's Netbook Play?
Will Microsoft's Windows 7 Starter Edition be a boon or a bust for the netbook market?
Extending Power Savings Beyond 'Earth Hour'
Earth Hour was created to demonstrate the growing global concern about climate change. While concern is a good thing, IT departments and solution providers around the world can effect lasting power-saving change with a few simple tools and techniques.
IBM, SAP Make Cloud Computing Breakthrough
The two vendors open new opportunities in cloud-based services by bridging the once-insurmountable gap of making running applications work on two different networks.
Registry Cleaner Leaves Streaks in Windows
Cyber Defender’s low-cost tool does a descent job finding and correcting registry errors in Windows, but isn’t the most robust offering among similar free and commercial software packages.