I Think the Droid X Launched Today
Posted by Kevin McGuire on Thursday, July 15, 2010 · 
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Believe it or not, the Droid X launched today, but the lack of coverage had me wondering if I had my dates confused. You’ll remember that when the iPhone4 reception debacle was first heating up, they took out an ad which fed on those frustrations, stating:
“And most importantly, it comes with a double antenna design. The kind that allows you to hold the phone any way you like and use it just about anywhere to make crystal clear calls.”
Yes, it appeared that Verizon, Google and Motorola were going to monopolize on this infrequent misstep by Apple. But July 15 is here and who’s dominating the media? Why, Apple, of course. A Google search for “Droid X” brings up a paltry 900 or so news articles, while a search for “iPhone4″ yields nearly 5,000. Even CNN.com’s home page has a poll asking users if Apple should recall the iPhone4, and nothing about the Droid. Prominent tech blogs have more coverage on the upcoming press conference than they do on the Droid (Gizmodo has a decent Droid Xreview if you are so inclined).
They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, and while Apple may argue, their issues have overshadowed the launch of a worthy competitor. Perhaps it was by design, and tomorrow they’ll announce free bumpers and a $20 iTunes credit for everyone — knowing that the cost to keep all eyes on them was worth every penny. But just in case, I’m going to stock up on duct tape.
Dell Mini 5
Posted by Kevin McGuire on Friday, January 29, 2010 · ·
Given some of the recent announcements, I have to think that computer and gadget manufacturers have been “holding back.” They’ve been waiting for some sign that consumers are ready to spend again before they release all of their top secret things they’ve been working on for the past year (or so). Or more plausibly, they’ve been waiting on the competition.
While discussed at CES, we now can see the Dell Mini 5 in action (sort of). And not to be outdone by the man in the black turtleneck and jeans, we get to see the brief glimpse from none other than Michael Dell himself. Video after the jump. Read more
Report: Google to Sell Android Smartphone to Public
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, December 14, 2009 · ·
Google plans to begin selling an Android-based smartphone directly to consumers as early as next month, according to published reports in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
Sources familiar with the matter say the phone will be based on GSM technology, and that the device, manufactured by the Taiwanese company HTC, is thinner than Apple’s iPhone, with a slightly larger touch screen. It is named Nexus One, according to various reports and digital traces that the phones have been leaving on Web sites.
The move is reportedly designed to offer Google the flexibility to distribute its own voice and data services without adhering to typical carrier restrictions.
Needless to say, if the rumor comes to fruition it could shake up the fundamentals of the cellphone market in the United States, Read more
Verizon Wireless Partners with Google
Posted by Jesse Ward on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 · ·
A year after Google introduced its Android operating system on T-Mobile, the smallest of the major wireless carriers in the United States, it announced a deal to offer handsets with Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest carrier.
Verizon Wireless and Google plan to co-develop several Android-based devices that will be pre-loaded with applications from both parties, as well as third-party developers. The manufacturers have yet to be announced, but one is expected to be made by Motorola. Read more
