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Mobile Computing
Questions and AnswersVote for: What is the best device that uses the Android OS?
android os | Jun 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
Google's new open Android operating system is a wonderful OS to run on mobile computing platforms. However, there's much contention over which of these OS capable devices offers the best environment from which to extract the full potential of Android. Which of these Android-capable devices do you consider to be the best portable computing platform, in terms of hardware?
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Vote for: What is the best computer backpack?
computer backpack | Jul 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Targus CityGear Notebook Computer Backpack, Black |

| Ogio P9 Laptop Backpack - Black 312001.03 |

| Swissgear Synergy Notebook carrying backpack |

| Tamrac Adventure 9 - Photo/Computer Backpack Model 5549 Backpack |

| Mcklein Nylon Side Entry Computer Backpack - 53075 |
These days, computers have gotten much smaller and more portable. However, just being small enough to carry around is not enough, as one's arms will quickly get tired lugging a portable computer with you everywhere you go. Luckily, there are a number of great computer backpacks available to help you lug that computer around with ease. Which0of these great computer backpacks would you most like to use to haul your computer around?
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Vote for: What is the best tablet screen technology?
hand-eye interface | May 31st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
The really revolutionary thing about the Pixel Qi screen on the new Notion Ink Adam tablet is how seamlessly it integrates low-power epaper display technology into the computing experience, allowing for bright environmental conditions daytime interface with the device unobstructed by the traditional glare. However, one wonders how their image quality compares with that of other hand-eye interface solutions. Which interactive display's performance do you like best?
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Vote for: Which tablet computer are you most excited about?
tablet computing | Aug 13th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
There are lots of great new tablet computers hitting the market soon. Some are quite technically advanced, while others sacrifice power and innovation for very low price points. They all offer unsurpassed freedom of movement, allowing you to integrate your computer use directly into your active day-to-day lifestyle. Which of these mobile platforms are you most excited about?
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Vote for: What is the best value in the tablet computer marketplace?
tablet computing | Aug 13th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
These days there are many different tablet computing platforms available for purchase, so it can be hard to determine where value can be found in the form factor. The proliferation of devices had lead to a lot of customer confusion, as everyone is hesitant to purchase advanced technology when they don't understand the things that differentiate market participants. Which of these tablet computers do you consider the best value for the price?
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Vote for: iPad or Pixel Qi - which screen is better?
displays | Jun 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
As this video demonstrates, there are significant differences between the display used on the iPad and the new Pixel Qi display that is used in the Notion Ink Adam tablet. When exposed to the harsh, bright light of a mid-day sun, the difference in visibility becomes crystal clear. Which of these two displays do you think performs better?
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Vote for: What is the best device based on nVidia's Tegra architecture?
chip-set | Aug 16th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
The portable graphics and computing platform known as Tegra from nVidia is gaining popularity with portable device manufacturers, as it allows large, full-definition graphics displays using a relatively small and low-power chip-set. Which of these great new devices that use the Tegra architecture do consider to be the best implementation of this new display rendering technology?
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Vote for: What is the best Android device?
android os | Jun 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
On November 5, 2007, the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of several companies which include Texas Instruments, Broadcom Corporation, Google, HTC, Intel, LG, Marvell Technology Group, Motorola, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile was unveiled with the goal to develop open standards for mobile devices. Along with the formation of the Open Handset Alliance, the OHA also unveiled their first product, Android, a mobile device platform built on the Linux kernel version 2.6.Which of the devices that this OS spawned do you like the best?
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Vote for: What is the best tablet computer?
tablets | Aug 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Notion Ink Adam |

| HP EliteBook 2730p - Core 2 |

| Fujitsu LifeBook T900 Tablet PC |

| HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100 |

| Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet |
The tablet is an increasingly popular form factor for portable computing devices. There are many different models of tablet computer available for purchase these days. They allow the user to directly interact with data on the screen using finger tips or a stylus. Which of these tablet computers do you like the best for your interactive data visualization needs?
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Vote for: Would you wear a portable Life Recorder?
ideas | Apr 19th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Yes, if it can be made small enough to wear on my body |

| Yes, if it can be made small enough to wear on my wrist |

| Yes, if I can buy it as licensed sci-fi costuming accessories |

| No, feel secure with just a human body. |
Gadget visionary Bruce Schneier proposes the creation of a portable technology for life recording. His blog describes the device as capable of storing 200 gigabytes/year of audio and 700 gigabytes/year of video, constantly recording for security purposes. Would you wear such a device?
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