Tag Archives: consumer

Mobile visions, predictions and stats from MIW 2010

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17 Sep 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Deloitte predicts mobile trends over the next five to 10 years, Ericsson presents its vision of the world in 2020 and Comscore presents stats on the mobile phone market at Mobile Innovation Week.

— reprinted at PCWorld.com, Mobile Internet Will Rule Within 5 Years, Analysts Say

Good luck finding a driving app for that, part 2 of 2

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19 Aug 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Why finding an app that allows you send and receive e-mails while driving, complies with Ontario distracted driving laws and actually helps you get your work done isn’t as easy as you think.

Is that smart phone app legal on the road? part 1 of 2

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18 Aug 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Over 19,000 distracted driving charges were issued from police forces across the province in the first five months of ticketing and 4,444 came from the OPP. What drivers should look for in a smart phone app before using it for hands-free emailing and texting while driving in Ontario.

Missed the Metric show? Highlights from the free Toronto street concert

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06 Aug 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Two days before the launch of the Galaxy S Vibrant smart phone in Canada, Samsung decided to stir up some excitement by sponsoring a free 45-minute Metric concert in front of Union Station in Toronto. Scenes from the show and demos of the smart phone in action — walk and text, Google Goggles and more.

Cogeco offers $5 unlimited WiFi plan for the iPad

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10 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Coinciding with Apple’s iPad pre-order date, Cogeco will launch a $5 per month, contract-free, unlimited WiFi service for the iPad. The catch? The service is only available in downtown Toronto. Plus, Apple releases Canadian iPad availability and pricing info.

 

Rogers won’t do unlimited data for iPad

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10 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Pre-ordering for the iPad has begun, but the enthusiasm faded as Rogers released its iPad data plan rates. The disappointment over no unlimited data package could change if Bell or Telus enter the space.

— reprinted by PCWorld.com, Canada’s Rogers Won’t Do Unlimited Data for iPad

— reprinted by Macworld.com, Rogers do unlimited data for iPad in Canada

Samsung ML-2525W

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28 Apr 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

While pricing for wireless and laser printing is on the decline, there aren’t a lot of models on the market that include both. The Samsung ML-2525W is one of those exceptions that hits the sub-$200 price point with a smart, compact design that works well in any home or small office space.

 

Motorola’s ‘secret sauce’ for Android

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12 Apr 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

The Motoblur social service for Android-based smart phones will arrive in Canada on three devices via Rogers, Telus and Bell over the next couple months. Motoblur “gets” the Google Android message and allows Motorola to compete with rival HTC on its own terms, says an analyst.

Recycling electronics is as easy as taking out the trash

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30 Mar 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Ontarians have no excuse for tossing old iPods in the trash as a province-wide recycling program doubles its list of devices and drop-off locations. Torontonians get special curbside treatment and free e-waste bags for tired gadgets.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Ontario gets expanded e-waste recycling options

Like Firefox? Try Thunderbird 3

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10 Dec 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Thunderbird 3 literally borrows the best ideas from Firefox and applies them to e-mail, says Mozilla Messaging CEO in a one-on-one with ComputerWorld Canada. What gives Mozilla’s free, open source and cross-platform e-mail application an edge over Outlook.

REVIEW: Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse

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Sep 15 2009, IT World Canada

Logitech revamped its V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks this summer with a series of new colour options. Priced at US $29.99, the compact mouse features a 1000 dpi optical sensor, six month battery life, cross-platform compatibility, horizontal scrolling and zoom, an ergonomic design and rubber grips.

Sympatico and MSN break up, but stay friends

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01 Sep 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Bell and Microsoft are launching independent portals today to replace the former Sympatico.msn.ca site. Vice-presidents Gary Anderson and Owen Sagness discuss what brought them together and why they decided to break up.

Behind-the-scenes IT that ensures retail success

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12 Nov 2008, ComputerWorld Canada

Understanding the customer experience is critical for retailers looking to win and keep shoppers. How IT can help. IBM recently hosted Retail As Theatre at The Second City in Toronto.

Rogers iPhone rates draw Canadian users’ ire

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01 Jul 2008, ComputerWorld Canada

An online petition protests the entry-level $60 package that includes 150 daytime minutes, unlimited evenings and weekends, 75 outgoing text messages and 400MB of data. Analysts aren’t impressed, either.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Users complain Rogers has dropped the iPhone ball