Palm Unveils Ares, Web Based webOS Development Tool

Agree, if they want to get any traction, they need to get a service-less unit like the iPod Touch. Thus, you can pick on up, try the platform and lower the entry cost for a developer.

Oh wait, wasn't that Palm's original business plan to begin with? I wish Jeff would give up his brain chip pipe dream and start kicking ass and taking names over a Palm and make things go right.

This is a really big deal.

A visual development environment for a smartphone which permits you to develop, test and deploy applications, and all the wailing willies can do is complain that their 1980's development tools aren't supported.

sounds like the we-com e-com crew.

http://twitter.com/etellurian

Right Gekko,
We got Palm ripping off the name of a Nasa missile to try to convince us that the webOS crap is something special, what they lack in technology advancements they try to mask with smoke and mirrors & cutesy names. Then we have an extraterrestrial thinking he discovered solar energy. Us desert dwellers have always known if you stand in the sun you get solar energy to warm you up, when you get warm enough you move to the shade.
Merry Christmas!
Gary

Tech Center Labs

i only hope that e-t and the we-com crew can someday monetize the we-com e-com solution.

Yes, this looks like a good deal except it uses XP which is probably why it is so cheap. That's ok but Windows 7 would be better....and cost a little more.

ozz

Since I don't think Gekko does anything real with his technology, a frustrating sh1tty netbook would be a perfect fit for him.

But let me tell you, Gek, that I'm using a PC that has the "power" of a netbook and it is the kind of torment I would only like to inflict on Republicans and Capitalists. Oh wait -- that's you! Go buy it, big guy! Watch YouTube as slideshows. Have Flash ads bring it to its knees.

what about porn? will it choke on flash porn?

Gekko;

First of all, the HAB is a BestBuy-specific 'neutered' model designed to achieve a specific price point & ensure a specific B&M profit margin. As Palmato correctly states, they remove the N280 CPU and go with the older/slower N270 instead (533mhz FSB, .06Ghz slower CPU).

It also gets maybe 1/3 of the battery life of a full 1005HA-P (3-cell vs. 6-cell battery). The HAB also omits Bluetooth and the bundled neoprene pouch case.

Spend $43 more and get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Seashell-1005HA-PU17-BU-10-1-Inch-Netbook/dp/B002P3KMXK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261495012&sr=8-3
if you insist on an Atom machine---it has Win 7 Starter (still better IMO than the antiquated XP from a security, stability, and overall modernity standpoint), a higher capacity HDD, and a newer/faster CPU. Factor in free shipping w/ Amazon + no sales tax and it's a no-brainer!

PERSONALLY, I would avoid an Atom-based machine entirely and get one of the Intel CULV-based 11.6" machines. Whether it's Diamondville, Silverthorne, or or Pineview, the Atom is very performance-challenged and really only compelling if you are on an ultra-tight budget and/or need to be away from an AC outlet all day and need 9+ hours of runtime.

These are in high demand at the $399.99 MSRP but even for $50 more, it's a steal of a machine. I personally have the SU7300 Core 2 Duo ULV version of this 11.6" Acer and it's probably the best unit I've ever had from a size/price/performance ratio:
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-1410-2801-Widescreen-CineCrystal/dp/B002PIUYG0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261495137&sr=8-2

Also, unless you are a hardcore gamer, there's no reason to go with ION + Atom over CULV on the higher end or straight up Atom on the lower end.

Email me if we need to discuss this further.
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My Dell Mini 10 does OK on flash video - just make sure you have upgraded to the latest version.

Where it doesn't fare so well is decompression of MPEG 4 stored at full DVD quality.

Man, Engadget's Joanna Stern -- queen of netbooks -- just reviewed one of the new Atom CPUed netbooks. They're STILL pokey-ass crap. Atom will ALWAYS be crap because Intel doesn't want cannibalization.

And the CULVs are crap too. I tried one with Win 7 -- launching WordPad(!!!!) took FOUR FREAKIN SECONDS, OK? As crap as my desktop is, it doesn't take THAT long for WordPad!

WTF are you doing looking at FLV pr0n anyway? There's lots in WMV and MPEG. Or so the kidz tell me. Ahem.

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i cover my tracks, Con. in fact, you're my patsy. i'm registered on all the sites as "Mike Cane, Staten Island, NY".

give my regards to Oswald.

LMAO!!! You bstrd!!! How evil.

^^^ bwahahahaha.

Flash performance on the original EEE sucks, G, although things must have gotten slightly better since then.

the beauty of netbooks is they're very light and easy to prop open with one hand. xD

G - On Dec. 26, Walmart is having big post-Christmas sales including an eMachine netbook for $226.00. I haven't found the specs on that one yet, but I'm looking.
ozz

thanks.

this looks interesting too -

Lenovo - IdeaPad Netbook with Intel® Atom® Processor - Black
Model: S10E | SKU: 9648687

Reg. Price:
$249.99
You Save:
$52.99
Sale:
$197.00

it appears the emachines is a rebranded acer -

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1765774

http://www.stevenjgarner.com/2009/12/emachines-em250-with-ubuntu-910-netbook.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenjgarner/4210316233/in/set-72157623061906144/

Acer Black 10.1" Aspire One AOD250-1624 Netbook PC with Intel Atom Processor & Windows 7 Starter Edition

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12961478#Specifications

well i took a chance and got the emachines netbook from walmart for $228. using it right now. the thing is nice! great build quality (it's basically a rebranded acer). firefox, explorer, thunderbird, filezilla, word, excel, youtube, and flash porn all run fast and great.

for $228 i couldn't resist. that's like a bar bill or a speeding ticket!

what's my best bet for email app? thunderbird? using that now since don't know of better alternatives. no outlook express with win7 which is what i used before.

best wishes all.