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2009-07-01
New smartphones and mobile operating systems have drawn another sizable wave of consumers to intelligent smartphones. These platforms provide more productivity potential than ever before, but there are still gaps in the kind of security and management capabilities necessary for enterprise use. eWEEK Labs examines how to make the right choices now to meet future needs.
2009-06-30
If there's a mobile device festooned with as many radios, input options, software sources and configuration menus as Nokia has managed to cram into the N97, eWEEK Labs has never seen it. But the N97's many features start to shine with continued use, and the form factor is sturdy and pleasingly portable. The price, though--$700--is a tough pill to swallow.
2009-06-29
REVIEW: The Apple iPhone provides the best, lag-free performance of any iPhone, as well as native voice dialing, compass capabilities and support for Bluetooth 2.1. But many of Apple's latest and greatest features can be found in the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade, which is available for all previous iPhone models. eWEEK Labs tests the iPhone 3GS to determine whether the device and software improvements above and beyond the iPhone 3.0 upgrade are worth it.
2009-06-26
In the newest laptop in its ThinkPad line, the T400s, Lenovo has made some nice enhancements that improve usability. There aren't many firsts in the dual-core system, but it should go to the top of any organization's evaluation shortlist.
2009-06-25
An eWEEK Labs analyst gets technically faced by his father when a discussion about the MiFi mobile hot spot comes up. After some quick thinking (and research), the MiFi as wireless connectivity option gets a big, fat 'no.'
2009-06-25
The MiFi 2200 “mobile hot spot” from Verizon provides mobile broadband in the back end and Wi-Fi out the front, giving as many as five users/devices access to the Internet from anywhere. The MiFi behaves like any other Wi-Fi mobile hot spot, although performance may be slower than what you've become accustomed to.
2009-06-24
During eWEEK Labs' review of the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade, the remote wipe feature worked great. Unfortunately, the restore feature did not. But a trip to the Apple Store brought surprisingly fast relief.
2009-06-22
The AT&T-iPhone deal is just one example of consumers losing out because they can't run the hardware they want on the networks they want. Lawmakers are starting to take a hard look at these deals, and not a moment too soon.
2009-06-19
REVIEW: On Day 2 of testing the iPhone 3.0 software updgrade, eWEEK Labs is finding itself falling in love all over again with the iPhone. This has everything to do with the updated software's search, new landscape mode capabilities and call history improvements.
2009-06-18
REVIEW: Verizon is offering the HP Mini 1000 Model 1151R netbook with its mobile broadband service. HP netbooks are among the best the Labs has tested, and the premise of built-in broadband makes sense. But there are some trade-offs.
2009-06-17
REVIEW: The free upgrade to iPhone OS adds cut-and-paste capabilities, landscape mode for e-mail, and the ability to find and remotely wipe devices. However, in preliminary tests, restoring a wiped device was easier said than done.
2009-06-10
REVIEW: The Palm Pre has exceptional design, aesthetics and usability. However, with only one device available on only one network, its corporate use will be limited. In addition, based on eWEEK Labs' tests, battery performance could be a problem.
2009-06-09
REVIEW: The update code-named Cupcake provides an appealing but modest mix of fixes and feature enhancements for the already feature-packed Android-based G1 with Google smartphone. However, the mobile software upgrade leaves some glaring shortcomings unaddressed.
2009-05-08
REVIEW: Citrix Receiver for iPhone puts enterprise applications in the hands of mobile workers without the need to fire up a notebook. The app is available for free from the Apple App Store. Performance of Citrix Receiver in eWEEK Labs' tests was "good enough" over Wi-Fi.
2009-05-05
REVIEW: Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server ties together BlackBerry devices and management infrastructure with Google’s for-pay e-mail services. However, in the BlackBerry’s native e-mail application, Google can’t offer all the services and features users have come to expect from Gmail.
2009-05-01
REVIEW: Pure Digital Technologies' latest Flip camcorder, the UltraHD, is a good choice for everyday users who just want to capture and share video and don't need lots of bells and whistles. The Flip UltraHD is bigger than its Flip MinoHD sibling, but the UltraHD has more power options, is cheaper and has some nice features, including physical buttons.
2009-04-29
REVIEW: Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro is the thinnest and lightest notebook in its category, and the system is well-engineered and powerful. It also boasts up to 8 hours of battery life--a very good thing given that the battery is built-in. All of this earns the MacBook Pro eWEEK Labs' Analyst's Choice award.
2009-04-22
REVIEW: eWEEK Labs' tests of Research In Motion's answer to Apple's App Store--BlackBerry App World--show that the RIM mobile device store provides a satisfactory experience but doesn't do enough to help users find relevant applications. Also, the store's reliance on PayPal for payment may be limiting.
2009-04-22
The best course to going green is often sticking with what you have for as long as you can, but that goes against a geek's grain. eWEEK Labs' Jim Rapoza offers some advice for tech enthusiasts who want to be environmentally friendly.
2009-04-09
There are advantages to not being first. When it comes to mobile application marketplaces, Apple's App Store is an undisputed success, but it has several shortcomings. eWEEK Labs measures the new Nokia Ovi Store and RIM BlackBerry App World against the stalwart App Store. Both improve on the App Store's certification process, but the Nokia Ovi Store stands out for its ability to point to relevant content.
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New smartphones and mobile operating systems have drawn another sizable wave of consumers to intelligent smartphones. These platforms provide more productivity potential than ever before, but there are still gaps in the kind of security and management capabilities necessary for enterprise use. eWEEK Labs examines how to make the right choices now to meet future needs.
If there's a mobile device festooned with as many radios, input options, software sources and configuration menus as Nokia has managed to cram into the N97, eWEEK Labs has never seen it. But the N97's many features start to shine with continued use, and the form factor is sturdy and pleasingly portable. The price, though--$700--is a tough pill to swallow.
REVIEW: The Apple iPhone provides the best, lag-free performance of any iPhone, as well as native voice dialing, compass capabilities and support for Bluetooth 2.1. But many of Apple's latest and greatest features can be found in the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade, which is available for all previous iPhone models. eWEEK Labs tests the iPhone 3GS to determine whether the device and software improvements above and beyond the iPhone 3.0 upgrade are worth it.
An eWEEK Labs analyst gets technically faced by his father when a discussion about the MiFi mobile hot spot comes up. After some quick thinking (and research), the MiFi as wireless connectivity option gets a big, fat 'no.'
The MiFi 2200 “mobile hot spot” from Verizon provides mobile broadband in the back end and Wi-Fi out the front, giving as many as five users/devices access to the Internet from anywhere. The MiFi behaves like any other Wi-Fi mobile hot spot, although performance may be slower than what you've become accustomed to.
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