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THOUGHT: Going Back To Zen

Have virtually been living without a handheld for a couple of months now. E-mail, browsing the internet and chatting (all using a handheld) became without utmost importance since I've moved here in Canada. I say its because of the lifestyle that I'm having here doesn't require me to be "always connected" all the time. I now rely on my eMac at work and my PowerBook at home to stay connected in cyberspace. This might be the reason why I haven't buy a Treo 650 yet.

I've been using my Tungsten C before as my main PIM and eBook reader (aside from doing emails and stuff) in the past. Lately, I realized that I just wanted a slim, easy to carry organizer like the Palm V (or even go with the simplest original Pilot). Really, I've been trying to finish reading an eBook that's been inside my Tungsten C since mid of last year, but hasn't been able to do so (coz the screen of Tungsten C is not comfortable to my eyes at all). Gone are the days that I've enjoyed reading eBooks on my Palm 3xe. For that reason and the need to have a simpler PIM organizer pulled me back to my Tungsten T. Believe it or not, I've gained back the joy of my life. The form factor and simplicity made up the reasons for the switch. Even managed to have my portable keyboard working again. Yes, zen is back and its never been better.

W

23.2.06 04:57

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THOUGHT: What's The Fuss About Origami

For several days we've seen increasing interest on Microsoft's new Origami Project. Most gadget sites and enthusiast blogs treated it with great anticipation and excitement, but for me its not convincing enough to be put on the pedestal. Neither the product's functionality nor the overall design concept is mind-blowing. Most of its features are already present in today's devices for its only as good as a shrunken Tablet PC (having a Treo 650 will even be better than lugging around a paperback sized computer).

Here's the list of the highlighted features:
- send, receive, edit and preview images.
- send and receive messages.
- browse the web.
- transfer images from WiFi or bluetooth devices.
- locate a map.
- do MS Office documents.
- use to control Media Center PC.
- play 3D games made for PCs.

In a nutshell, its like trying to be your desktop PC while at thesame time act as a PC companion. Reality Check: Isn't it that Palm handhelds were created with that philosophy in mind? This may be the replacement for the current Tablet PC or PocketPC, but either way it couldn't. You can neither put this device inside your pocket nor get thesame screen estate like a Tablet PC.

Features that were highlighted on the video are not worth the hype and excitement that the geek world is celebrating about. This device simply screams the ill-fated OQO. The presentation video (through entering and selecting Work then Brand Theatre) may not well represent this project, but surely be a good one for the Treo 650.

W

26.2.06 22:29

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