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A better look at CES Unveiled 2009

1/7/2009 2:53:32 AM

This year's CES Unveiled, the annual press preview that marks the (un)official start of the show, wasn't used to launch any new UMPCs or MIDs, but since it's still part of the overall CES experience, I've pulled together some pictures to give you a general feel of the event. If you weren't there, you'll see below that you really didn't miss much. I suspect that most people go to Unveiled more for the free food and drinks than anything else....

Asus press event

1/7/2009 1:47:32 AM

Though Asus' CEO is on stage now talking a bit about multi-touch convertible netbooks (Eee PC T91), much of this event so far is focused on software. When we walked into the crowded room, a presenter was demonstrating Windows 7 on an Eee. I don't see any new hardware of interest to this site; unless someone is going to bring something out from behind the curtain (everything else is spread out on a few podiums), there's nothing to see here....

CES Unveiled . . . no new UMPCs or MIDs

1/7/2009 12:58:16 AM

Having just completed a full tour of all the tables here at Unveiled, I can safely say that phones and flash drives are the only pocketables around. I saw an interesting concept handheld that was like a mini Redfly, as well as a random Kohjinsha, but that's about it. Too bad Intel isn't here. :: Live at CES 2009 from the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 ::

Pocketables arrives at CES 2009

1/7/2009 12:56:24 AM

We've just picked up our badge holders and press bags (empty this year) and are on our way to an Asus event. I'm not expecting too much in the way of handheld news there, but you'll know when I do if something small pops up. :: Live at CES 2009 from the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 ::

15 tips for new Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 users

1/6/2009 4:29:40 PM

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 smartphone works pretty well right out of the box, but since Windows Mobile works better when tweaked and the X1 isn't perfect in its factory condition, I've put together a list of 15 tips to help users get the most out of their devices as quickly and easily as possible. Whether it's a software/utility recommendation, a little trick, or a simple tweak that doesn't require a registry editor, all of the following tips are sure...

Review: Noreve Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 leather case

1/6/2009 2:38:06 AM

One of the things you may have noticed when I unboxed the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 last month was that it didn't come with a case. Never mind that most people would expect to find at least some kind of protection after spending ~$800 on a mobile device designed to be taken everywhere; the company throws in an extra stylus and (in some regions) a 4GB SanDisk microSD card―both niceties and not necessities―but apparently doesn't see the need for something...

Pocketables packs up for CES 2009

1/6/2009 12:16:59 AM

CES 2009 unofficially begins tomorrow with two days of press/media events, so we're zipping up our suitcases and flying out to Las Vegas this afternoon. I learned a lot from last year's show and feel less overwhelmed this time because I know what to expect and have a better plan in place. Let me tell you more about it. What I'm Bringing My biggest obstacle when planning for CES was deciding what to bring (many of you are already aware...

Mobile blogging preview with Xperia X1

1/4/2009 5:18:17 PM

Photo of Willcom/Sharp D4 taken with X1 camera (VGA resolution, fine quality). Since Pocketables is leaving for CES in a few days and I've mentioned that I'd be supplementing my regular coverage with some mobile blogging from press events and the showroom floor, some of you may be wondering how these "moblogs" will look. Well, you're looking at it! After a good deal of trial-and-error on my test site, I've selected Flickr's email-to-blog function and the Xperia X1 for my...

OQO to announce Atom-powered Model 2+ at CES 2009

1/2/2009 8:46:38 PM

One of the media events I've got on my CES 2009 agenda next week is Pepcom's Digital Experience, a showcase that offered attendees the first official look at a lot of the MIDs Intel had on display at the last CES. Though the exhibitor preview email Pepcom sent out today doesn't include Intel (or Sony) on its list and some companies remain decidedly vague about what they'll be showing off (Nokia, for example, will be bringing "its latest mobile devices...

Happy New Year!

1/2/2009 7:59:57 AM

I hope you all had a safe celebration last night and will spend the first day of 2009 doing what you love with the people who mean the most. Whether portable tech is involved is up to you, but seriously . . . how much fun could anything be without gadgets? Let the countdown to CES 2009 begin!

Review: iriver T5

1/1/2009 1:42:24 AM

The iriver T5 was quietly released alongside the T6 a few weeks ago and is the second USB stick-style digital audio player the company has put out since the summer. It sports a slightly different design than the T7 Volcano/Stix and has a stopwatch function, but did iriver really need another USB stick player (and one with a lower model number, no less)? The answer is fairly obvious but with prices starting at under $40, it wouldn't hurt to at...

Unboxing the Cowon S9

12/28/2008 10:24:44 PM

The Cowon S9 digital media player wasn't one of the gadgets I got for Christmas, but since it arrived this week and I did open the box right after I put down the XPERIA X1, I think it's appropriate to share my unboxing experience today. Anything that prolongs the festitivities is worth doing to me. I still haven't had the chance to actually turn on the device yet (yes, it's been sitting here untouched and sans firmware upgrades for four...