Original Airdate: March 15, 2008
Steve shows us the Lenovo Tablet PC. No longer do you need to rely on your keyboard to input information – the X61 has fully integrated pen-based functions, allowing you to write directly onto your computer! This new PC is ideal for users who need an ultra-portable notebook but refuse to sacrifice durability or performance.
Steve then explores the world of VOIP, or Voice-over-IP. He looks at Vonage’s V-Portal, which enables you to check your messages on line from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
Caroline introduces us to Weebly, a clever website building tool for non-techies. It offers a drag and drop interface for adding content such as photos, videos and maps. You can even create your own blog using this online publishing tool.
Steve takes you on a tour of a laptop that’s rather out of the ordinary this week, Lenovo’s X41 Tablet PC. Tablets allow you to take notes out in the field quickly with a pen-based interface, before the software converts handwriting to text. And the coolest part? A hard drive designed to protect itself in the event of an accident.