This document summarizes various gadgets and gizmos, including portable routers like the Novatel Mifi 2200; smart phones from early models like the Handspring Treo to modern devices like the iPhone, Blackberry, and Palm Pre; netbooks from manufacturers like Acer, HP, and Asus; and Amazon's Kindle e-readers. It also discusses potential future developments in these areas like new iPhone software, netbook operating systems, and expanded Kindle support.
VSCPA Conference Explores Latest Gadgets and Gizmos
1. Gadgets and Gizmos
8th Annual VSCPA Industry Conference
Williamsburg, VA
May 28, 2009
Edward K Zollars
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.edzollars.com/gadgets.pdf
4. On the Road Again…
Formerly State of the Art…
New State of the Art
5. Novatel Mifi 2200
• Connects to EVDO network
• Connects up to 5 users via wifi
• SSID and default password on sticker on back
• Broadcast range about 30 feet
• Supports WPA security
• Four hours for one user continuous, 40 hours
standby
• Verizon offers now, Sprint in June
14. Netbooks
• Low powered, low priced, small PCs
• Most of us do not push our PCs
• Come with Windows XP (until Windows 7)
• Realistic Expectations Are Key to Successful
Use
• Not useful as a main computer
• Useful in tight quarters
• Infrequent portable need – can get high powered
desktop rather than make laptop compromises
17. Future Developments
• iPhone 3.0 software release/rumored “next big
thing” from Apple
• Next Netbook OS
• Windows 7 Starter Edition
• Intel’s Moblin
• XP continuing
• Kindle
• Expand support for non-Amazon devices
• Price issue on dedicated reader