7 posts and columns on compatability

Apple’s Tablet: A $2.8 Billion Business?

in Mobile on January 25, 2010 at 5:20 am PT

We’re still a few days away from the presumed unveiling of Apple’s mythical tablet computer and already, analysts are trying to divine the impact the new device will have on the company’s bottom line. RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky expects Apple to sell five million tablets in the product’s first year at market.
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Palm webOS 1.3.5 Will NOT Restore iTunes Media Synching

in News on December 28, 2009 at 9:42 am PT

In addition to four calling birds, today–the fourth day of Christmas–will bring the latest point release of Palm’s webOS operating system. Judging from Palm’s version notes, webOS 1.3.5 is a relatively minor update, featurewise. It promises to give the Pre and Pixi improved battery life “in marginal coverage areas” and addresses some media-related MMS issues. One media-related issue the update does not address: iTunes compatibility.
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Apple Changes Leopard’s Spots

in Personal Technology on August 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm PT

Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system improves upon its predecessor, writes Walt Mossberg. But it isn’t a big breakthrough for average users, and it isn’t a typical Apple lust-provoking product.

Second Chances: T-Mobile Tries Again

in The Digital Solution on July 21, 2009 at 5:08 pm PT

A review of T-Mobile myTouch 3G with Google, the second “Google phone” to be released.

Little Laptops With Linux Have Compatibility Issues

in Personal Technology on May 27, 2009 at 6:06 pm PT

The companies behind Linux netbooks have made great strides in improving user interfaces, but until they can achieve similar breakthroughs in how the machines work with other devices, Windows netbooks are still a better deal.

Using PC and Mac Interchangeably

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 6, 2009 at 4:10 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on compatibility problems between a Windows laptop and a Mac, ways to back up Outlook folders, and more.

Microsoft Ups Ante With New Browser

in Personal Technology on March 18, 2009 at 6:02 pm PT

Internet Explorer 8 is more stable than its predecessor and packed with valuable new features, but it still can’t match its browser rivals in speed and performance.