Gear Diary » Camangi http://www.geardiary.com Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Camangi Webstation Update: The Good, the Neutral and the Uglyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/06/23/camangi-webstation-update-the-good-the-neutral-and-the-ugly/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/06/23/camangi-webstation-update-the-good-the-neutral-and-the-ugly/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:00:13 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=98678 The Camangi Webstation has been updated again! I'm starting to think I might be one of five people still using this device, but it is steadily improving with each software release. I have been using the update for the last few days, so read on for my thoughts so far! The Good: The biggest change here is that (finally!) Camangi has given users the option of a plain homescreen. You can finally turn off the skin they were using with scrolling icons, which is great. I was using home replacements, which suck down valuable (and scarce) memory. Being able to use the Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/06/23/camangi-webstation-update-the-good-the-neutral-and-the-ugly/feed/ 5 The Advantage of Being A Pack Rat…http://www.geardiary.com/2010/05/05/the-advantage-of-being-a-pack-rat/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/05/05/the-advantage-of-being-a-pack-rat/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 15:00:36 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=91695

I tend to hang onto odds and ends from gadgets. My justification is always "you never know when you might need a cable/case/obscure memory card format/box". And 9 times out of 10, I forget about all that stuff until it's time for spring cleaning. But sometimes it really comes in handy. I never threw out my Kindle 1 case even after I replaced it with a M-Edge one, since I figured it might be useful someday. Last week I was reading a few books on my Camangi Webstation, and it just highlighted how much I hated the simple slipcover that came with it. I strongly prefer book-style cases, especially for items I'm using to read Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/05/05/the-advantage-of-being-a-pack-rat/feed/ 5 This Post Brought To You By The Camangi Webstationhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/04/11/this-post-brought-to-you-by-the-camangi-webstation/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/04/11/this-post-brought-to-you-by-the-camangi-webstation/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:00:09 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=87308 The new Camangi Webstation software is much, much better than it used to be. It is faster and definitely more stable (though it does have some issues with coma-mode if left unused for a long period.) Anyhow, I couldn't let Judie, Dan, Larry and the other Gear Diary members with iPads have ALL the fun...so I decided to write this post entirely on the Camangi Webstation. I downloaded the Wordpress app for Android, and I'm banging away nicely on a full size USB keyboard. It looks a bit silly, admittedly, but it's working remarkably well. There is no lag between typing the words and their appearance on the Webstation, and surprisingly the Wordpress app is very responsive Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/04/11/this-post-brought-to-you-by-the-camangi-webstation/feed/ 5 Camangi…After the Updatehttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/04/08/camangi-after-the-update/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/04/08/camangi-after-the-update/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:00:44 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=86534 Camangi sent the updated Webstation back today, and there are some good improvements. It also looks like some things haven't changed at all. Nevertheless, the Camangi Webstation is one of the only Android tablets that has managed to appear in the USA, so the question is: If you didn't buy an iPad, and you're holding out for something Android based, is the updated Camangi worth it? Let's start with what didn't happen. It didn't get upgraded to a new version of Android, so it's still stuck on 1.5. However, Camangi now claims that any future changes are user-upgradable. Hope the Webstation enjoyed its road trip! Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/04/08/camangi-after-the-update/feed/ 4 Camangi Webstation Has an Update Available!http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/23/camangi-webstation-has-an-update-available/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/23/camangi-webstation-has-an-update-available/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:00:44 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=80721 Looks like the folks at Camangi aren't sitting around waiting for the army of tablets to take them down. They sent this email late last week:
Dear Customers, Thank you for your support to Camangi WebStation. We truly appreciate the feedback and suggestions given to us over the past few months. We have also learned a lot from yourside. Now, we are pleased to announce that we will upgrade the software of Camangi WebStation into New version. Major updates below are included: 1.The improvements of WiFi:More stable and fast WiFi connection function. 2.The improvements of Sleep mode: Wake up device is smoothly and fast. 3.Remove unlock interface: Many valued customers feedback on this Unlock action is redundant, so we decide to remove it by this version. 4.More user-friendly interface: Better user experience for operation.
Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/23/camangi-webstation-has-an-update-available/feed/ 6 Dear Gear Diary…http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/10/dear-gear-diary-15/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/10/dear-gear-diary-15/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:00:35 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=78826

Palm TX Creative Commons License photo credit: poketmonster [rafa]

Judie: Welcome to the newest installment of Dear Gear Diary, where several members of the team chime in when Dave asks for advice on what he should replace his dying Palm TX with, and Carly tells Carlos how he can make his Camangi look better with tips that will work on just about any Android device. And without further ado ...
Dear Gear Diary, My old Palm TX is dying and I am looking for something to replace it. If it could also replace my phone, that would be a bonus, but I'd be willing to look at MIDs or PMPs. I am looking for something with a robust calendar and to do list (like DateBk6). Something that can set audible alarms for appointments and tasks (like Palm) Something that can sync the calendar to Google (like GooSync). Something that can manage lists (like HandyShopper). Something that will function when it's not connected (because there are spots where I work with no reception, depending on the carrier). And something I can carry in my shirt pocket (not much more than 3×5x0.5 and 8 ounces) If you were looking for PDA functionality in a small device, what would you recommend? And if the answer is a Palm phone, what would be your second choice (since Palm, once again, seems about to go under). Thanks, Dave
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When I kicked off my "LCD vs eInk vs paper" smackdown, one of our readers emailed me asking about PDFs on the Camangi Webstation. I was slightly ashamed to admit that I hadn't actually tried them yet! Reading ebooks on it had been such a great experience that I hadn't branched out to PDFs yet, but that email gave me the impetus to try a few different options. Unfortunately, the Camangi does not come with access to the official Android Marketplace, so this limited my options slightly. I was able to download Documents to Go and unlock the PDF to Go option on the Camangi, so I have been using that exclusively to read PDFs. I also have the free, opensource program DroidReader that I have used extensively. On my Motorola Droid, I've also given Repligo a shot. I actually have had an unusually high number of PDFs to read lately, so between my personal files and a few suggested to me I've been able to really test the Android PDF reading experience. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/03/reading-pdfs-on-your-android-tablet-or-phone/feed/ 1 eInk, LCD, Paper Smackdown: The Results Showhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/23/eink-lcd-paper-smackdown-the-results-show/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/23/eink-lcd-paper-smackdown-the-results-show/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:30:47 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=75308

As you may recall, I threw down the gauntlet and vowed to engage paper, e-ink and LCD in a battle to the end. It has been tough, but I've forced myself to carve out time to read three books from my favorite author, all in the name of this review. Hopefully you all appreciate the sacrifices I made. ;) To review, here were the ground rules: Readability: • How long can I read comfortably without my eyes needing a break? • Are the font and margins acceptable for reading? • Is it formatted correctly and without error? Navigation: • Are footnotes and other navigational items easy to locate? • Is bookmarking easy? • Can I easily locate and use the table of contents? Ergonomics: •Can I comfortably hold the book/device for a long period? • Are page turns fast and easy? So all in, there are 8 main scoring areas. There are three "bonus rounds" from some suggestions made by Doug in the original post, but I will cover those after. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/23/eink-lcd-paper-smackdown-the-results-show/feed/ 1 Android Tablet Tip: Alternate App Sourceshttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/06/android-tablet-tip-alternate-app-sources/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/06/android-tablet-tip-alternate-app-sources/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:12:58 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=74184 So you've bought an Android tablet, but it doesn't come with the official marketplace. The manufacturer has a less than stellar collection of apps in a lackluster "app store", and you're looking enviously at your friends with their Android phones and their awesome app collections. Luckily for you, there's more out there than just the official marketplace. As I mentioned when I talked about speeding up your Camangi with an alternate launcher, you can directly install an APK, or app file, right onto your device. You do not need an app store to act as a middleman. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/06/android-tablet-tip-alternate-app-sources/feed/ 3 How To Speed Up Your Camangi Webstationhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/02/how-to-speed-up-your-camangi-webstation/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/02/how-to-speed-up-your-camangi-webstation/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:33:57 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=73640

If you have used a Camangi Webstation, you probably noticed one big issue: the default launcher is sloooooow. It's also ugly as sin. Luckily, you are not stuck with it forever. Android supports multiple home replacement options, including my personal favorite, Home++. All you need to do is download the program file, or APK, and install it. Once it is installed, hit the home button and select Home++. If you like it, click the "set as default" option, and your homescreen will be set as Home++. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/02/02/how-to-speed-up-your-camangi-webstation/feed/ 3 Camangi adds a WebStation VIP Programhttp://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/12/camangi-adds-a-webstation-vip-program/ http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/12/camangi-adds-a-webstation-vip-program/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:30:56 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=69831

While in Vegas, Dan and I received emails about an upcoming VIP program offered by Camangi, makers of the previously unboxed and discussed Camangi WebStation. As you may recall, Dan and I took a leap of faith when we pre-ordered our Camangis; the company was new, we didn't know for sure that the product would even ship, and it didn't arrive exactly as soon as promised. After receiving the units, we quickly decided that the WebStation was being incorrectly marketed -- in fact, we felt it might even be incorrectly named. The Camangi is an excellent and responsive eReader. It is not however, an end-all-be-all tablet for surfing or data entry; as long as you understand its limitations going in, it may be a great option. But I digress. Partly because we were busy with CES, and partly because the original email's terms seemed a little bit open to interpretation, I didn't really give them a second thought. This morning I received confirmation that the program was a "go", as well as a more complete invitation to join. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2010/01/12/camangi-adds-a-webstation-vip-program/feed/ 3 Text Input On The Camangi WebStationhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/31/text-input-on-the-camangi-webstation/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/31/text-input-on-the-camangi-webstation/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:55:57 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=67332 Dan: Judie and I are continuing to play with, tweak and become familiar with our Camangi Webstations. There is no question that it excels as an e-book reader. Thanks to The Android version of eReader both of us have downloaded our libraries and had a number of sessions reading from the device. There is no question that it works quite well in this regard. It allows you to read both in landscape and portrait mode, lets you change the font, is backlit (something that isn't possible with a device that uses ePaper, and, thanks to the testing, navigation is as simple. Judie: Dan and I have discovered that when using the native eBook app, you can swipe the screen to change the page, or you can use the volume button up/down motion to turn pages in either direction. This is a pretty great feature! When reading eReader books, you simply have to tap the screen. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/31/text-input-on-the-camangi-webstation/feed/ 3 State of the eBook: Skimming through 2009http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/30/state-of-the-ebook-skimming-through-2009/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/30/state-of-the-ebook-skimming-through-2009/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:15:56 +0000 Carly Z http://www.geardiary.com/?p=67194

(image courtesy of petitinvention)

Welcome to the final State of the eBook for 2009! It has been a big year for eBooks, and I am going to do my best to cover a timeline of the high points, as well as a few things to look forward to in 2010. Rather than do a traditional timeline of events, I thought I'd break it down by the year in highlights per company/platform, and then a few predictions and news items to look forward to in 2010! Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/30/state-of-the-ebook-skimming-through-2009/feed/ 4 Evernote- The Numbers Speak For Themselveshttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/30/evernote-the-numbers-speak-for-themselves/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/30/evernote-the-numbers-speak-for-themselves/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:00:39 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=67180

I am a huge fan of Evernote. The cross-platform service allows me to capture my thoughts, pictures and voice notes no matter where I am or what I'm doing. I can use Evernote on my iMac and then later access new notes on my iPhone. I can write something on my Windows tablet PC and then finish the process on my MacBook. I'm even able to access Evernote on the new Camangi Webstation thanks to the recent release of a client for the Android platform. Well new numbers were released today and they show that I'm not the only one using Evernote. In fact, the adoption rate of people using Evernote is rather remarkable. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/30/evernote-the-numbers-speak-for-themselves/feed/ 5 First Full Day with the Camangi WebStationhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/29/first-full-day-with-the-camangi-webstation/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/29/first-full-day-with-the-camangi-webstation/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:15:51 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=67025

Judie: As you may recall, I received my Camangi WebStation yesterday afternoon. Other than downloading some of my eReader library to it, I wasn't able to spend as much time with the tablet as I might have liked before previously made plans drew me away. This morning I was greeted with tweets and links pointing to Michael Smith's review, where he calls the Camangi a "total fail" because (among other reasons) it isn't as fast as his first gen iPhone and because it doesn't browse the internet as quickly as the Hackintosh he likes to couch surf from. Michael has a legitimate point when he says that "the product is called the WEB station, and therefore should be optimized at surfing the web." And for doing this, the Camangi is okay -- with the main caveat being that it is slower than I might like and it is not using a fully powered browser that can "see" embedded flash items such as the radar images on the noaa.gov site, You Tube videos, or the CES slideshow we've embedded on Gear Diary in anticipation of Dan's, Larry's and my trip next week. It's an okay browser, but it will never be confused with one on any laptop. After reading his article, I could see exactly why Michael was disappointed, but I also have my own reasons for disagreeing with him; he never tested the Camangi for the one use I had in mind when I purchased -- using it as an eReader. Let me back up for a moment ... Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/29/first-full-day-with-the-camangi-webstation/feed/ 8 Camangi Webstation Includes GPS… DHL Could Use Onehttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-includes-gps-dhl-could-use-one/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-includes-gps-dhl-could-use-one/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:15:32 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=66918 Google Image Result for http___gambrillscrossroads.com_images_crossroads_2pgq.gif.jpg

I wasn't going to write a post about my experience with shipper DHL yesterday. Yes, although they told me on the phone twice that my Camangi WebStation was on the way it never came. Yes, I had to look on while Judie unboxed hers. I had to listen to her "ooh and ahhh", all the time thinking that mine was on the way any second when, in fact, it wasn't. Yes, my exchanges with their customer reps left much to be desired. But still, I had no plans to write a post about my experience. Elana just got off the phone with DHL... and now.... now I'm writing this post. Seriously, I think I'm living in the twilight zone. Here's the timetable. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-includes-gps-dhl-could-use-one/feed/ 2 The Camangi Webstation Unboxedhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/28/the-camangi-webstation-unboxed/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/28/the-camangi-webstation-unboxed/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:55:52 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=66779

Click here to view the embedded video.

It seems like it took forever, but my Camangi WebStation finally showed up today. Dan's is out for delivery, so in the meantime he is processing the raw video I've uploaded of my unboxing. While we wait for that, here are some pictures. I haven't done anything other than unbox the Camangi, turn it on ... and marvel at it before plugging it in So without further ado, here are some pictures. Video and more impressions from Dan and me will be up shortly. :-) Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/28/the-camangi-webstation-unboxed/feed/ 19 The Camangi WebStation: More Information and A New Promotional Videohttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/19/the-camangi-webstation-more-information-and-a-new-promotional-video/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/19/the-camangi-webstation-more-information-and-a-new-promotional-video/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:00:34 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=65680 Firefox.png There's more information now available on the Camangi WebStation, a 7" tablet running Android that looks to be just one of a slew of new, touchscreen tablets coming to market. Judie and I both made an educated choice to order one. Thing is, in this case the "educated" and the "choice" parts had nothing to do with one another. You see, we (a) both have some degree of education, (b) we both made a choice to order the device and (c) we both knew next to nothing about it when we did. But every now and then you just have to take that leap of faith. I received word last week that the tablets should be on the way any time now. While we wait there is much more information, and a new promotional video to enjoy. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/19/the-camangi-webstation-more-information-and-a-new-promotional-video/feed/ 15 A Closer Look At The Camangi WebStationhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/a-closer-look-at-the-camangi-webstation/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/a-closer-look-at-the-camangi-webstation/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:51:26 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=64609 Camangi WebStation – Your solution for fun, entertainment, and recreation-1.jpg

There is a certain kind of gadget that I really want. It uses only flash memory, has about a 7-9" touch screen and runs either OS iPhone or Android. I tried the Archos IT and, while it only has a 5" screen it came close to being what I want. Unfortunately it was so incredibly buggy that it went back. Ideally the device would come from a little company known as Apple but I'm no longer holding my breath. I REALLY want one however. And I'm not the only one. Judie is interested in such a tablet as well and for months we have laughed about who would order an Apple tablet more quickly. But we, and everyone else, continue to wait to see what, if anything, they offer. That is why both of us took a leap of faith and pre-ordered the Camangi WebStation when it went on sale last week. We had never heard of the company and had not heard early stirrings of the device. No we just saw the teaser video and said, "It is worth a look!" We both ordered. Since then I have had my questions. Again, I don't know the company, the device is only running Android 1.5 and this was a true "gadget leap of faith". Well I uncovered a second video of the device and it makes it look more interesting than ever. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/a-closer-look-at-the-camangi-webstation/feed/ 1 The Barnes & Noble nook; or how I managed to completely waste my Saturday on a piece of over-hyped hardwarehttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/the-barnes-or-how-i-managed-to-completely-waste-my-saturday-on-a-piece-of-over-hyped-hardware/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/the-barnes-or-how-i-managed-to-completely-waste-my-saturday-on-a-piece-of-over-hyped-hardware/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:03:56 +0000 Judie Stanford http://www.geardiary.com/?p=64473 geardiary-barnes-and-noble-nook-4

The Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader has been touted by some as a Kindle-killer, and after what seemed like a ridiculously long wait, when mine finally showed up today I was ready to be wowed. It's not that I don't already enjoy reading eBooks on my Kindle DX (Kevin is using the Kindle2) and on my iPhone, it's just that the nook was the "next new big thing", and I allowed myself to be caught up in the excitement. I was perhaps a week later ordering mine than many were, because I found out that American Express Rewards offers B&N gift cards when you redeem points. I felt fiscally responsible for not just whipping out my plastic to order, and I had enough points saved up that I was able to get my nook for free. Including tax, expedited shipping and a screen protector, my nook came to just shy of $300 -- all covered by three B&N $100 gift cards. When I first ordered, I was ambivalent - I even went do far as to order a Camangi WebStation while waiting for the nook, and I knew that I would wind up returning or eBaying something, I just wasn't sure what. I am sure that I don't need to have four eReaders (not counting my iPhone & HTC HD2) in the house, but I didn't want my decision to be clear cut. I wanted to really have to think about it. When the nook arrived today, I thought that my decision would be much harder ... Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/12/13/the-barnes-or-how-i-managed-to-completely-waste-my-saturday-on-a-piece-of-over-hyped-hardware/feed/ 107 More Details on Camangi Android WebStation Emergehttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/25/more-details-on-camango-android-webstation-emerge/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/25/more-details-on-camango-android-webstation-emerge/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:48:45 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=61419 07DE19CD-F7B8-44CF-95F0-57A18785AAFA.jpg

Well it turns out that the 7" tablet running Android that we first posted on the other day may, in fact, be real. That means it just might be available in the timeframe initially described- early next month. The Camangi WebStation is 7" tablet with Android that includes web browser, music(video) player, digital frame, eBook reader, and so on. With a sensitive touchscreen and a high-resolution display. The WebStation weights 13.75 oz, is 1/2 inch thick and has a 7" screen with 800 by 480 resolution. They have even gone live with a promised app store. More details on the brand new company site. http://www.camangi-webstation.com. Pictures follow. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/25/more-details-on-camango-android-webstation-emerge/feed/ 1 My Tablet Lust May Soon Be Sated – but Not By Applehttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/22/my-tablet-lust-may-soon-be-sated-but-not-by-apple/ http://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/22/my-tablet-lust-may-soon-be-sated-but-not-by-apple/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:28:23 +0000 Dan Cohen http://www.geardiary.com/?p=60794 280ADBFC-A5EA-4B17-8367-F92F78EE471D.jpg

I want an Apple Tablet. I really do! For years I used a Tablet PC and found them to be remarkably useful. I made the move to Mac and left the tablets behind but lately have been longing to get back into that world. And if I do, what would be better than doing so with whatever innovative approach Apple might bring?? Problem is, the only REAL thing about the Apple Tablet until now is the proliferation of rumors -- rumors that have thus far been shown to be wrong. Time after time the rumor-mill says something that sounds definitive only to have it not materialize. Most recently are the reports that it has, yet again, been pushed back by a year so that Apple can bring OLED screens. Oh, and the price is reported to jump to $2000 as a result. (With a "base model" at $800 - $1000. Well I may be LESS interested in the "iTab" if this other new device materials next month. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...]]> http://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/22/my-tablet-lust-may-soon-be-sated-but-not-by-apple/feed/ 11