The Apple iTablet or iSlate is due to be shown off to the world January 27th, and unleashed on us sometime in March. The blogosphere has been buzzing about the topic. Joe Wilcox of BetaNews.com said "The world doesn't need an Apple Tablet, or any other" (full post here). MG of TechCrunch followed up with "The World Doesn't Need Someone Telling Us What We Don't Need In Tech" (full post here). I think both writers make some good points, but I … [Read more...]
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My Thoughts on the Apple Tablet
January 9, 2010 By RyanKamauff
Filed Under: Gadgets Tagged With: Apple, Laptop, microsoft, Netbooks, Nvidia, Steve Jobs, Tech/Internet, vmware
Seven Technology Predictions for 2010
December 31, 2009 By RyanKamauff
2010 will undoubtedly be a year of technology. In 2009, Twitter revolutionized the way we get news, it brought us closer to those who were a part of the news, almost making traditional media irrelevant. I don't know who (or what) will be the Twitter of 2010, but below are a few predictions for the coming year. Google's Chrome Netbook OS will be a hit. Their OS will mostly be dependent on a Google Account. A Google Account opens up their full Google … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO Tagged With: 3G, Amazon, Android, Cell Phone, Google, Linux, Netbooks, operating system, Sun, Tablet PC, Tech/Internet, vmware, Windows
5 Gadgets that I can’t wait to see in the New Year
December 24, 2009 By RyanKamauff
2010 will bring a load of new gadgets, technology, and advancements for consumers and enterprises alike. Microsoft is releasing Office 2010, Apple is releasing their new Tablet (iTablet), NVIDIA is releasing their "GeForce 3XX" series of graphics cards, SSD's will be (hopefully) affordable, and Sprint should have a 4G/3G phone. Office 2010 - with the beta already released and being used/tested as we speak, Microsoft is hoping to follow up on the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Books, Gadgets, The Future Tagged With: 3G, Android, Droid, Mac, microsoft, Motorola, Netbooks, Nvidia, Open Office, Solid-state drive, Tablet (iTablet), Tech/Internet, Windows
Finally: A (real) Dual Monitor Laptop
August 28, 2009 By RyanKamauff
gScreen, a small but ambitious laptop maker, is preparing to release 15.4" laptops that actually have two screens. The screens slide apart, allowing you to use either 1 screen or 2. Currently, the specs include 2 LED back-lit screens (should help cut down on power usage), Intel's Core 2 Duo mobile line, DDR2 RAM, and NVIDIA graphics, either 9800M GT or the Quadro FX 1700M. The 9800M GT would be suited for gaming/everyday desktop use, while the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO, Gadgets, The Future Tagged With: DoD, Intel, Laptop, Netbooks, Nvidia, Tech/Internet
DIY Update to Windows 7
July 11, 2009 By RyanKamauff
Yesterday, I came down to find my Vista 32-bit machine in a registry loop. After getting over my aggravation, I decided that I would just make the move to Windows 7. Having already downloaded a release candidate (RC 7201 64-bit). Using another 32-bit Vista machine, I set out to turn my 8GB flash drive into a window's install disk. I decided to switch to 64-bit for my inevitable upgrade to the Core i7 platform. Core i7 uses triple channel memory … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CTO Tagged With: Facebook, Google, microsoft, Netbooks, Nvidia, Open Office, Ryan Kamauff, social media, Tech/Internet, Twitter, Windows
NVIDIA’s Tegra – HD Video in your Hand
July 8, 2009 By RyanKamauff
Today, we are experiencing a digital revolution, you can take with you (and make calls with via the iPhone) all the media you desire in your life. Yet, it is still stuck in that woefully inadequate 360p, or 480p (less than standard definition!). For all you HD snobs out there (myself included), NVIDIA's Tegra processor is the answer. Tegra! NVIDIA's newest foray comes in four flavors; there are currently 2 offerings in the APX line dedicated to PMPs … [Read more...]
I like my MiFi: A micro hotspot that fits in your shirt pocket
June 14, 2009 By BobGourley
I bought a NovatelWireless MiFi for business use this week. Like lots of other mobile users I need good connectivity and am not always places where WiFi is available and I also have several devices so the idea of having my own mobile hotspot sounded like something I would have to try. I purchased the MiFi 2200 from Verizon and tested it out soon after. I'm really impressed. The device is small-- it is the size of a stack of about 5 credit … [Read more...]
Are Netbooks the Solution for You and Your Firm?
May 7, 2009 By RyanKamauff
Netbooks, the hugely popular and (surprisingly) successful mini-notebooks are taking the workforce by storm. These lightweight accessories are becoming a must-have for the professional on the go. A combination of processing speed, hard drive space, and portability, they are what laptops were meant to be. But are they right for you, or your end-users? Here at CTOvision.com, we have created a little quiz to see if a netbook can fulfill your … [Read more...]
A look ahead: Some technology developments to expect in 2009
January 1, 2009 By BobGourley
2008 was a year of rapid changes for Chief Technology Officers. We should expect 2009 to move even faster. Where will the biggest trends take us? I offer some considerations below. Please look these over and give me your thoughts. Push back if you have disagreement. First, my overall advice for CTOs in 2009... Just like the new thin interfaces you will be testing in your lab... be flexible. Now here are some more thoughts on what's in store … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO Tagged With: CCSA, Cloud Computing, collaboration, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, endeca, Enterprise, Facebook, Great CTOs, Identity Management, Mashup, microsoft, Netbooks, Network Security, Open Source Software, social media, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Technology Leadership, The Future of Technology, Thin Client, Twitter, vmware, Web/Tech, Weblogs
The Disruptive Power of Netbooks
December 23, 2008 By BobGourley
The idea of light-weight, low-cost, but very powerful laptops designed for a smaller feature set than traditional laptops has been around for a decade or so. But all indications are that something has changed in the market place. Due to a convergence of many factors, netbooks are growing in sales. These factors include the continual improvement in wireless speeds, the more widespread availability of wifi, the continued drop in cost of hardware, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cloud Computing, CTO, Gadgets, Web2.0 Tagged With: Amazon, Cloud Computing, CTO, cyber, Disruptive IT, Enterprise, Google, Identity Management, innovation, Laptop, Linux, Netbooks, Open Office, Open Source Software, operating system, Sun, Sun Ray, Tech/Internet, Thin Client, Twitter, vmware, Web/Tech