Motorola MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

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computer, device, gadget, motorola mc70, pda, scanner

Gadgets keep evolving incorporating one type into another kind creating a different kind of device altogether. Just like Motorola MC70 Mobile Computer that combines mobile phone, PDA, computer, scanner and imaging device all in one compact, rugged device. This lightweight device combines wireless networking, voice and data communication with advanced data capture. Its rugged structure also helps withstand rigorous environments and working conditions and has been tested by drop-and-tumble method, providing a versatile and efficient device. The networking capabilities of Motorola MC70 include LAN/WAN and wireless support for voice and data connectivity.

The multiple functions of the device provides low total cost of ownership (TCO). Accessories to complement the features of the device are readily available.

MC70 Specification

Windows Mobile 5.0, 64MB RAM 128 MB ROM, 1/4 VGA color display and Bluetooth.

Nov

Top Ten Terrible Tech Products

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Hardware

computer, gadget, Games, News, software, tech products, Technology

There are few gadgets emerging every now and then, some has changed the history of technology, some well, got stuck in the bottom of the barrel. I found a nice article in http://crave.cnet.co.uk that describes the top ten terrible tech products according to their reviews and I find the article interesting. Here is a breakdown of their list:

Windows Vista. CNET describes Windows Vista as the worst tech product for its incompatibility with hardware and downgrade-to-previous-version option. I think hardware manufacturers will definitely release hardware drivers for Vista sometime in the future but I am not really into “sacrifice your precious RAM for squiggly app windows” person.

Sony Rootkit CDs. Sony has apparently released a software with a purpose of protection against piracy programmed into their audio cds. The bad thing, according to CNET, is after you load their software, it will leave your computer vulnerable to hackers over the internet. I am personally not aware of this. This is bad for Sony who has been around providing us with breakthroughs in technology. If you have a personal experience with this root-kit CD, share it here.

Amstrad E-m@iler Telephone. This is an equipment that allows you to send emails using your phone and I have seen a product similar to this but I have not used or tried it. This product might have been an ass-kicker had not it arrived so late. During its release, computers and internet are common so spending a huge sum of money for something that does what your computer can do plus more is a total waste.

Atari Jaguar. In 1993, Atari released Jaguar meant to rival Sega and Nintendo consoles. But software has been diffcult to write for the Jaguar console, according to CNET, and because of this, less titles came around and meant death to Jaguar. This is the last console that Atari released.

Apple Puck Mouse. CNET writes that this mouse was difficult to use because of its round interface, however, it is the first mouse to use the USB to connect to the PC. I think it looks cute though.

Tamagotchi. I doubt nobody remembers what Tamagotchi is. This is the coolest toy ever! No matter what CNET says about this toy, I lo-o-o-o-ve it!

Gizmondo. CNET describes Gizmondo as a hand-gaming console with rubbish games. Looks like Gizmondo never left UK to spread its wings is US and Asia.

The Squircle. The Squircle is an MP3 player that uses an SD card for storage because it does not have internal memory to begin with, writes CNET. But I think its cute and the name is unique.

Barcode Battler. CNET describes Barcode Battler as a hand-held game device that uses barcodes for your games. Don’t ask me, I don’t get it either.

Sinclair C5. An battery-operated tricycle running at 15mph “just twice the speed of one of those electric mobility scooters for old people”, CNET says. Aside from being expensive, the seat-to-pedal distance was unchangeable, there were no gears and it overheated going up hills.

If you think there is something out there that is considered a terrible tech product, share it here.

Jun

Microsoft reveals new Surface

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Hardware

gadget, Microsoft, microsoft surface, personal computer

I have read from a recent post in PLUG that Microsoft has unveiled their newest gadget and an update to the most common kind of furniture around – the coffee table. Software giant showed off the new Microsoft Surface, a hi-tech multi-touchscreen coffee table that acts more like a personal computer rather than an ordinary computer table. Well actually it is both. You can order your dinner using the Surface then eat your dinner on the Surface. You can do almost anything that you can do with your personal computer with the Surface – order food, view and transfer pictures from other devices, connect to your mobile phone among other things. I doubt though, that you can play Counter-Strike with Surface.