GBTV #700 | TouchMouse App, Intuos4 Tablet, JooJoo Appeal, GM-1 Drum Kit, Bravia NX800
Posted on: February 2, 2010
Posted in: Video
Posted by: davecurlee
Shownotes:
Logitech released their TouchMouse App. It turns an iPhone or iPod Touch into a multitouch trackpad for a Mac or PC.
Wacom’s new Intuos4 bluetooth wireless tablet has a range of 33 feet and sells for $400.
Fusion Garage, maker of the JooJoo filed a motion to dismiss Mike Arrington’s lawsuit.
The Omega GM-1 drumkit increases accuracy for game play.
The Sony Bravia NX800 HDTV is a beautiful piece of design with a 1080p backlit LCD, Motionflow 240Hz, WiFi and supports Internet video.
I recently reached the limit on my personal Facebook page, so I was forced to finally setup and begin using the Fan Page feature. I’d love to hang out with you guys on Facebook – facebook.com/calilewisfans will get you there!
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February 2nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Yay! for episode seven hundred!
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 am
Supercool!
Works and its free (maybe not as precise as mouse, but I can just say thanks!)
Now we wait for the linux version..
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 am
i just want to add that there is even better app for android called GRemote (gbmsoftware.com. It can be used not only as a mouse or keyboard but also as a game controller utilizing the phones g-sensor
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:23 am
I have been using AirMouse for ages which accomplishes the same job and more with hot keys, media control and web browser specific keys. It can also use the accelerometer to move the pointer by waving your hand around. Granted its not free, but it is superb for controlling my media center.
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:18 am
Given the possibility of an iPod Touch or iPad in my future along with a Macbook, Touchmouse.APP is going on my wish list.
On the “trusted” list is Logitech, whose products have been consistently good performers in terms of usability and longevity.
On the “dev/null” list is the Fusion/JooJoo/CrunchPad/Arrington debacle, which was my biggest disappointment of last year.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:37 am
FYI: TouchMouse.app is not available in Canada
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
What was the name of that book? Inside the mind of Steve Jobs?
Can’t find it on Amazon :(
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:46 am
Seriously what is your problem? It’s pronounced WAH-CUM.
Not WAY. Spend about 3 seconds and learn it once and for all. The company’s number is 1-800-922-6613. STOP BEING WILLFULLY IGNORANT!
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Can’t believe I had the honor of being mentioned w/ pic too on episode #700!! Had no idea when Neal ask me to try the logitech app that I’d be mentioned. What a sweet surprise. Especially since I saw Brief #600 being produced and now got to be mentioned on #700. Thank you
PS I saw a paid app that may even look more exciting:
http://bit.ly/cxklAZ Of course the price of the logitech app makes it much easier to try. In fact I am typing this with my touchmouse app
February 4th, 2010 at 1:55 am
Pat, Cali may have meant, “Inside Steve’s Brain” – http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Steves-Expanded-Leander-Kahney/dp/B003156AYQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265273576&sr=8-2
February 4th, 2010 at 1:58 am
…and it’s kind of cool to know how to make WACOM.COM’s head explode. Gonna start calling it Way-com all the time now.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Great brief! Things are still clipping at the edges slightly on my poor lil iPod nano but I’m sure that’s just more a layout concern than anything deliberate. All the black and white stuff is pushed in nicely!
Keep up the great work!
February 5th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Thanks for these 700 briefs Cali! Every single one brings me a lot of knowledge.
Concerning the TouchMouse App it’s worth mentioning that a similar app has been around for quite a while now on the Nokia tablets (N810 for example). It’s called Blue Maemo and is a kind of bluetooth universal remote control, including mouse (not really with gestures), keyborad, media player, slideshow, gaming, …. Over WiFi there are several other but mainly VNC based.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
@Dave
Thanks for the link. Sending it to my Kindle now.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I just got a Wacom, its an incredible device. Thanks to Christina Warren for the recommendation.
BTW, how much is the beautiful SONY TV for????