See Gartner's projections for 2010 PC sales as well as analyst statements about the business upgrade cycle, netbooks, and iPads. And, Jason Hiner offers a sanity check on the research.
Gartner forecasts 2010 PC growth, business upgrades, iPad impact
- Date: September 1st, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Gartner, IT industry
- Tags: Consumer, PC, Gartner Inc., Desktops, Hardware, Jason Hiner
Is the U.S. tech industry oiling its own guillotine?
- Date: August 30th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: IT career, IT jobs, IT strategy
- Tags: U.S., Job, Industry, Intel Corp., Grove, Altucher, Protectionism, Manufacturing, Recruitment & Staffing, Workforce Management
Intel chief Andy Grove sees a troubled future for the U.S. technology industry. Learn why Grove thinks radical action is needed to spur a renaissance in high-tech manufacturing.
QWERTY comparison: BlackBerry Torch vs. Droid 2 vs. Epic 4G
- Date: August 25th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Smartphone
- Tags: 4G, EPIC, RIM BlackBerry, Droid 2 Keyboard, Keyboards, Handhelds, Hardware, Peripherals, Jason Hiner
Although most of the momentum in the smartphone world is in touchscreen devices, there are still plenty of people who prefer hardware keyboards. Here's a comparison of the hardware QWERTYs on three popular new devices.
Firefox Panorama: The Web browser's next big innovation
- Date: August 25th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Firefox, Internet, Web browser
- Tags: Innovation, Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Panorama, Web Browsers, Leadership, Strategy, Internet, Management, Jason Hiner
Last month I wrote about a new Firefox feature in development called Tab Candy. I'm happy to report that it has made it into the Firefox 4 Beta under the official name of Firefox Panorama.
Report: Mac sales are booming in enterprise, government
- Date: August 23rd, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Apple, Mac
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, International Data Corp., Needham, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Desktops, Government, Sales, Hardware, Jason Hiner
There have been conflicting statistics recently about whether Apple is losing or gaining share in the computer market. A new report says large enterprises are gobbling up Macs.
The dirty little secret about Google Android
- Date: August 23rd, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Android, Google, Smartphone
- Tags: U.S., Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Google Android, Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., Telecommunications, Nexus, Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones
While Android began with the greatest of intentions around openness and collaboration, here's the dirty little secret that haunts Google's mobile OS.
Poll: Does your IT department support any Internet-delivered apps?
- Date: August 20th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Cloud computing, IT management, IT strategy, Internet
- Tags: Information Technology, Server Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Internet, Virtualization, Servers, Hardware, Jason Hiner
According to Gartner's CIO survey, the top three 2010 priorities for CIOs are virtualization, cloud computing, and Web 2.0. Is your IT department supporting any cloud apps? Take the poll.
Can desk treadmills save the health of knowledge workers?
- Date: August 19th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: IT career
- Tags: Innovation, Treadmill, Health Care, Worker, TrekDesk Treadmill Desk, Strategy, Management, Jason Hiner
With the world moving toward more desk jobs and obesity rates rising, one possible remedy could be the walk-while-you-work approach.
Dell Streak tablet review: Everything you need to know
- Date: August 18th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Android, Dell, Tablets
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Device, Apple iPad, Smart Phone, Android Tablet, Tablets, Notebooks, Keyboards, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets
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The Dell Streak is the first Android tablet from a major PC maker. Learn the pros and cons of the Streak and whether TechRepublic recommends it or not.
Shuttleworth unveils touchy Ubuntu to help reignite PC innovation
- Date: August 16th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Linux, Ubuntu
- Tags: Innovation, Ubuntu, Mark Shuttleworth, PC, Multi-touch, Shuttleworth, Desktops, Linux, Tablets, Hardware
While Apple and Microsoft are busy working on other priorities, Ubuntu is attempting to out-innovate them on the desktop with a new multi-touch interface.
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review: Everything you need to know
- Date: August 16th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: BlackBerry, Smartphone
- Tags: Device, Smart Phone, RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry Torch 9800, BlackBerry 6, BlackBerry Torch, Handhelds, Hardware, Jason Hiner
- Special Reports » See more posts on: Product Spotlight
BlackBerry's latest answer to the iPhone and Android challenge has arrived. See how the BlackBerry Torch 9800 measures up.
Poll: BlackBerry users, what are your future plans?
- Date: August 13th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: BlackBerry, Smartphone
- Tags: Smart Phone, RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry 6, Handhelds, Hardware, Jason Hiner
Are BlackBerry users sticking with the smartphone giant or looking to jump to one of the newer platforms? That's the topic of the latest TechRepublic poll.
Poll: Is your home computer faster than your work computer?
- Date: August 11th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Desktop computers, Laptop computer, Notebook computer
- Tags: Home PC, Desktop, Laptop Computer, Computer, Productivity, Jason Hiner
Ten years ago, we all had far better computers at the office than we had a home. But, that's not always the story today. Where do you have a better computer? Take the poll.
The other reason Hurd got ousted: Discontent among HP rank and file
- Date: August 11th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Hewlett-Packard
- Tags: Compensation, Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, CEO, Harassment, Benefits And Compensation, Human Resources, Gender And Diversity, Jason Hiner
There could be more to former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd's ouster than just a hit to his reputation over a sexual harassment probe. He was not well-regarded among the HP rank-and-file, and it may have come back to bite him.
Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) review: Everything you need to know
- Date: August 10th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Samsung, Smartphone
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Battery, AT&T Corp., Android, Smart Phones, Engineering, Performance Management, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics
The Samsung Captivate, AT&T's version of the Galaxy S, is a surprisingly strong entrant that now rivals the HTC EVO 4G and the Motorola Droid X among the top Android devices.
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