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Review: X10’s AirPad 7 Android Tablet
01 September 11 06:35 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

The AirPad 7 is a solid unit. It really does feel substantial even at the smaller tablet size. I can honestly say that there is zero buyer remorse and...

Filed under: Android, Tablet

Why Android could kill the HP Touchpad
30 August 11 11:17 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Over the past week or so we’re hearing more and more about how HP may continue to support the HP Touchpad through over-the-air updates , new free...

Filed under: Android, Tablet, HP

Swype Gestures and Personal Dictionary Management comes in pre-release
23 August 11 11:05 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Swype is by far the single best solution for “typing” on an Android smartphone.  I couldn’t work without it.  Swype allows you to “swipe...

Filed under: Software, Android

Google Voice for Honeycomb (Android)
22 August 11 10:14 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Not officially released, but works great (and, less filling) nonetheless.  I’ve been a bit anxious for Google to finally release a tablet version...

Filed under: Android

Vizio releases sub-$300 Android tablet, promises to control your home theater
10 August 11 04:09 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Vizio took the slim TV market by storm by offering cheaper alternatives at places like Costco and Sams Club.  Can they do the same for Android...

Filed under: Android

Taking back screen real estate by enabling “Quick Controls” in your Android browser
08 August 11 05:48 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  Did you know that the Android browser can do full screen and still provide quick-access to the browser controls?  If you have 10” Android tablet...

Filed under: Android

Netflix opens up more Android devices, Xoom works with a little extra effort. Here’s how.
21 July 11 11:00 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

  The Motorola Xoom is an excellent Android tablet.  I spend a fair amount of time researching and looking at other Android tablets as they are...

Filed under: Android, Motorola Xoom

The System Center Blog Aggregator app is now available on Android
10 May 11 12:08 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  A few weeks back I announced the System Center Blog Aggregator app for Windows Phone 7 and today I wanted to let you know that it was now available...

Filed under: Software, System Center, Android

Review: Motorola Xoom Display Portfolio case
09 May 11 06:22 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

I picked up the Motorola Xoom Display Portfolio case last week and promised a few folks a review on it.  It took me a bit to actually start using...

Filed under: Android, Motorola Xoom

TechEd North America 2011 app in the Android Market
04 May 11 12:41 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  The MSTechEd 2011 agenda is brought to your device, powered by Oktaset! Plan your TechEd North America 2011 agenda with sessions and speakers overview...

Filed under: TechEd, Android, TechEd 2011

ESET Mobile Security for Android Beta - Free antivirus software beta testing
28 April 11 04:51 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

  ESET Mobile Security for Android combines our proactive scanning engine with antispam and antitheft solutions to provide real-time smartphone protection...

Filed under: Android

Life with a Motorola Xoom–Day 4 & 5–the 1st weekend
11 April 11 11:39 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

I spent my first weekend with the Motorola Xoom, and I have to say that I’m at stage where, when I finally put it down, I pick it back up again in 15 minutes...

Filed under: Android, Motorola Xoom, Tablet

Life with a Motorola Xoom–Day 3
08 April 11 09:08 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

I’m on day 3 of using the Motorola Xoom.  It’s an amazing device and really is changing the way I think about computing.  Yesterday, I spent...

Filed under: Android, Motorola Xoom, Tablet

Life with a Motorola Xoom–Day 2
07 April 11 10:22 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

I’m sitting at Day 2 ( read about Day 1 ) of using the Motorola Xoom Android tablet and I have to say, it’s been interesting – and, most of it has been...

Filed under: Android, Motorola Xoom, Tablet

Life with a Motorola Xoom–Day 1
06 April 11 09:35 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

Well, actually Day 1 and 1/4, I guess. Despite reported poor sales numbers for the Motorola Xoom, I picked one up last night on the way to a charity basketball...

Filed under: Android, Motorola Xoom, Tablet