Monthly Archives: July 2010

Apple iPhone 4 Antenna Press Conference

Posted on July 24th, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

I’ll just come right out and say it:  I was disappointed with Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna press conference.  The outcome was exactly what I expected (after all, a complete recall is too expensive and damaging to Apple’s reputation, and having … Continue reading →

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Why Signal Strength Isn’t Very Useful

Posted on July 15th, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

There’s been a lot of talk about how signal strength and its representation by bars on cellphones, especially due to the iPhone 4 having a significant problem with attenuation when held the “wrong” way. I’ve also seen a lot of … Continue reading →

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SmartQ V7 Android, Ubuntu, and Windows CE Tablet Review

Posted on July 3rd, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

Tablets are starting to become mainstream, particularly with all the publicity the iPad has received. Cisco announced their Cius business-oriented Android tablet, and many other companies have products lined up. However, right now tablet choices are fairly limited. There are … Continue reading →

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