Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid (big smartphone, tablet, or notebook?)

I've always been a tablet PC user. I have a slate PC and a convertible tablet. In fact, my Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC (ultra-mobile PC) is my notepad. I don't carry pens or paper when I go to a meeting. Instead, I pull out my executive case and my small little tablet.

the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid is a novel concept and I'm very eager to get my hands on one of these devices. I think that this type of device could have many practical applications in the healthcare marketplace (both inpatient and outpatient settings) and I'd like to see how Lenovo will leverage this product in the healthcare sector. I'm sure other major hardware manufacturers will also come out with similar hybrid devices.

The IdeaPad U1 is a first generation hybrid, so unless you're a true early adopter, you're probably going to wait until the second or third generation hybrids hit the market. I'm anxious to also see what Apple will reveal when they announce their tablet (iSlate). I don't think it will be a hybrid tablet like the IdeaPad U1, but then again - maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised.

Want to learn more about the IdeaPad U1 Hybrid? Then I encourage you to visit these links below:

Official site: Lenovo
More info: TestFreaks

Will Apple surprise us with a Tablet before the holidays?

Rumors of the Apple Tablet seem to come in waves. Before the launch of the latest iPod nano and iPod touch, we were (almost) certain that we'd also see an Apple tablet. Well, we were wrong. However, maybe Apple is being strategic with their marketing plan. Who knows, right?

At this point, I really don't know what to think. There are floating rumors about a smaller iPhone that will be arriving at Verizon Wireless next year. There are re-emerging rumors about the Apple Tablet. There are rumors that the Apple tablet may simply be a super-sized iPod touch. There are other rumors that the tablet will run Mac OS X.

In any case, the engineers and marketers at Apple are blessed with innovation, creativity, and a lot of talent. Let's hope they use their talent wisely as they prepare to launch this upcoming new device.

MobileBlogger for Windows Mobile

Do you blog when you're on the go? Many people are embracing microblogging these days. Twitter and other sites are becoming increasingly popular. Well, if you want to use your PDA/smartphone to blog when you're on the go, then try MobileBlogger. This application works on Windows Mobile devices (soon to be called the Windows Phone if you have a smartphone). I just can't type very fast on my mobile device (which is a Verizon XV 6800), so I prefer using my Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC, my OQO model 02, or my Lenovo Thinkpad X200 Tablet. What about you? Do you blog on the go?

Tethering on the Palm Pre

Looks like the Palm Pre will allow tethering. Tethering is a great way to get online on your laptop by using your phone as a modem. You don't need any fancy broadband cards if your phone is already broadband capable. I use my XV6800 to connect my UMPC or laptop whenever I travel. No need for Wi-Fi as long as I have my phone. Even though I have built-in 3G on my Thinkpad X200 tablet, I don't use it (except for the GPS part). I use my Verizon Wireless phone instead. I still get 3G speed, but at a fraction of the cost. I'm connected all the time!