Comments on: Exclusive: 23 minutes of hands-on with the Lenovo and Aigo Mobile Internet Devices http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/ Huge iPhone and web geek. Selfish, Obsessive, and Easily Distracted. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:49:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Exclusive: Lenovo Ideapad U8 MID Hands On - 13 minutes http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-80062 Exclusive: Lenovo Ideapad U8 MID Hands On - 13 minutes Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:34:38 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-80062 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Ideapad U8 MID Hands On - 13 minutes"); player.setContentRating("TV-G"); player.setDescription("http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobi..."); player.setTopics("intel, mid, mobile, internet, device, mid, pocket, lenovo, ideapad, u8, [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Ideapad U8 MID Hands On – 13 minutes”); player.setContentRating(“TV-G”); player.setDescription(“http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobi…”); player.setTopics(“intel, mid, mobile, internet, device, mid, pocket, lenovo, ideapad, u8, [...]

]]> By: Jordi C. http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-77905 Jordi C. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:08:21 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-77905 I am thinking about buying the Lenovo or Aigo IMD. Currently I am living in Tokyo and I am thinking about buying the Lenovo Ideapad in Akihabara or the Aigo IMD. My major concern is, how the internet browsing is handled. If I understand it well, it uses the 3G network, the same as the iPhone or any mobile phones nowadays use (well, yes, the Willcom device uses a different network or different technology). Can I tell the shop to take my "phone card" from my cell phone (Softbank) to the Lenovo or Aigo IMD and browse the internet normally ? Or will I need to go to the Softbank shop and make another contract ? Thanks for the help ! I am thinking about buying the Lenovo or Aigo IMD. Currently I am living in Tokyo and I am thinking about buying the Lenovo Ideapad in Akihabara or the Aigo IMD. My major concern is, how the internet browsing is handled. If I understand it well, it uses the 3G network, the same as the iPhone or any mobile phones nowadays use (well, yes, the Willcom device uses a different network or different technology). Can I tell the shop to take my “phone card” from my cell phone (Softbank) to the Lenovo or Aigo IMD and browse the internet normally ? Or will I need to go to the Softbank shop and make another contract ? Thanks for the help !

]]> By: What gaps do you see on Linux for MIDs and netbooks? - Topic Powered by eve community http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-71928 What gaps do you see on Linux for MIDs and netbooks? - Topic Powered by eve community Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:02:38 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-71928 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] I've been looking at this one from Aigo, for instance. Josh Bancroft has an awesome video of it on his blog (it's the second one). I think products like that are really compelling and have a lot to offer [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] I’ve been looking at this one from Aigo, for instance. Josh Bancroft has an awesome video of it on his blog (it’s the second one). I think products like that are really compelling and have a lot to offer [...]

]]> By: [Moblin Dev] 23 minutes of hands-on with the Lenovo and Aigo Mobile Inte http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-64018 [Moblin Dev] 23 minutes of hands-on with the Lenovo and Aigo Mobile Inte Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:19:11 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-64018 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobi... they look great! Ian -- http://ianlawrence.info _______________________________________________ dev [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobi... they look great! Ian — http://ianlawrence.info _______________________________________________ dev [...]

]]> By: Josh Bancroft http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-63683 Josh Bancroft Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:20:49 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-63683 @The Dark Free Soul - both of the MIDs I saw had soft keyboards and a stylus, so I don't think it's going to be a huge issue. Some people prefer a hardware keyboard on a device like this, and some will have it. Besides, the iPhone doesn't have a hardware keyboard. ;-) @smb As far as I know, they're wide open. They're all going to be built on various linux distributions (Midinux, Ubuntu Mobile, Xandros, etc.), so, since it's Linux, you should be able to do just about anything you want with them. No lockdown at all. @The Dark Free Soul – both of the MIDs I saw had soft keyboards and a stylus, so I don’t think it’s going to be a huge issue. Some people prefer a hardware keyboard on a device like this, and some will have it. Besides, the iPhone doesn’t have a hardware keyboard. ;-)

@smb As far as I know, they’re wide open. They’re all going to be built on various linux distributions (Midinux, Ubuntu Mobile, Xandros, etc.), so, since it’s Linux, you should be able to do just about anything you want with them. No lockdown at all.

]]> By: smb http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-63679 smb Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:47:36 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-63679 Hey Josh, thanks for answering my queries on twitter. One last question, how open are these devices likely to be, as far as being able to install your own software? Will it be possible to install software from outside package repositories? That's my big gripe with devices like the iPhone and Nintendo DS, that the manufacturers are trying to lock out people who are trying to make the devices they purchased fit the needs of themselves and others. Hey Josh, thanks for answering my queries on twitter. One last question, how open are these devices likely to be, as far as being able to install your own software? Will it be possible to install software from outside package repositories? That’s my big gripe with devices like the iPhone and Nintendo DS, that the manufacturers are trying to lock out people who are trying to make the devices they purchased fit the needs of themselves and others.

]]> By: The Dark Free Soul http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-63672 The Dark Free Soul Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:46:54 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-63672 Hi there :) I've an other question: what do you think about a mid without any kind of hardware keyboard? I mean, do you think that an on screen keyboard is usable? Ok, of course i don't plan to write office documents on it... I also know that devices keyboardless like HTC Touch implement 3 or 4 kind of software keyboards, including solutions like a full QWERTY with one key per symbol, a QWERTY with 2/3 symbols per key and also a standard cellphone keypad with T9. Do you know if MIDs will include features like this? I ask beacause I read on the web that some people consider mids without a keyboard like an expencive toy... any consideration is wellcome :) Thanks again! and best regards :) A Hi there :) I’ve an other question: what do you think about a mid without any kind of hardware keyboard? I mean, do you think that an on screen keyboard is usable? Ok, of course i don’t plan to write office documents on it…
I also know that devices keyboardless like HTC Touch implement 3 or 4 kind of software keyboards, including solutions like a full QWERTY with one key per symbol, a QWERTY with 2/3 symbols per key and also a standard cellphone keypad with T9. Do you know if MIDs will include features like this?
I ask beacause I read on the web that some people consider mids without a keyboard like an expencive toy… any consideration is wellcome :)
Thanks again! and best regards :)

A

]]> By: The Dark Free Soul http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-63660 The Dark Free Soul Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:54 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-63660 Hey Josh! You allready answered to my question about BenQ mid am I'm gratefull to you but this is a great goodmorning for me :) (yep, here it's 9:45 am). Wow !! Great work man! Hey Josh! You allready answered to my question about BenQ mid am I’m gratefull to you but this is a great goodmorning for me :) (yep, here it’s 9:45 am).
Wow !! Great work man!

]]> By: adam http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-63607 adam Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:05:23 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-63607 this sounds intriguing now i'm reading your review. i will check the video later when I have time. Been following the tweets all week but did not think much of it until I see what the big deal is now. So how would you compare them to iPhone/iTouch or N95 or similar smart phone? Do these take PDA/smart phone to a WHOLE new level. Is this a category of device you think we will see a lot of in the coming months? Cant wait to watch these later.... this sounds intriguing now i’m reading your review. i will check the video later when I have time. Been following the tweets all week but did not think much of it until I see what the big deal is now.

So how would you compare them to iPhone/iTouch or N95 or similar smart phone? Do these take PDA/smart phone to a WHOLE new level. Is this a category of device you think we will see a lot of in the coming months?

Cant wait to watch these later….

]]> By: Josh Bancroft http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/04/exclusive-23-minutes-of-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-and-aigo-mobile-internet-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-63595 Josh Bancroft Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:51:04 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/?p=1900#comment-63595 @Francine - too chunky compared to what? I'm not disagreeing (I'd love one the same size and weight as my iPhone), but I'm curious about your frame of reference. Also, to me it seems the Olympics have always been exploited commercially - merchandising, advertising tie-ins, etc. It's never been above commercialism before, why start now? ;-) @Francine – too chunky compared to what? I’m not disagreeing (I’d love one the same size and weight as my iPhone), but I’m curious about your frame of reference.

Also, to me it seems the Olympics have always been exploited commercially – merchandising, advertising tie-ins, etc. It’s never been above commercialism before, why start now? ;-)

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