Windows 8 on the HP ElitePad 900

Here's a short little video demonstrating some basic Windows 8 features on the new HP ElitePad 900:

Microsoft reveals Windows 8

It looks like Microsoft is designing Windows 8 to bridge the gap between desktop operating systems and mobile operating systems. The new Windows 8 OS will run on systems that have lower hardware specifications. Windows 8 will be optimized for touch-screen navigation, so I can't wait to load it on my HP Slate 500 to see how it performs. Here's a great post from Engadget that covers some of the Windows 8 highlights from Computex 2011.

I'll be testing the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z

I'm receiving a test unit this week. Over the next few weeks, I'll be testing the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z.

The ThinkCentre M90z is Lenovo's first all-in-one desktop for large enterprises, featuring professional-grade performance in a space-saving package.

The M90z also takes web conferencing to a higher level with a number of optional features that give it both style and substance:

* Optical touchscreen that can be easily cleaned/Lenovo SimpleTap interface included
* Unique web camera on/off switch for physical control of the camera
* Autobrightness control to intelligently save energy
* Array microphone for clear audio with mute button
* Touch capacitive monitor buttons for elegant convenience

I'm looking forward to using this touch-screen PC over the next few weeks. Computing will evolve to incorporate more touch input and voice recognition. The keyboard and mouse will become relics. So, if you want to leverage the benefits associated with multi-touch computing, then the M90z could be a nice machine to have in your office. Stay tuned...

Microsoft at HIMSS 2009

How many of you are enjoying HIMSS in Chicago? Microsoft is heavily involved at HIMSS (have you checked out Microsoft Surface yet?)

There are some great topics this year, especially with so much buzz around health IT driven by talks about economic stimulus. We've heard so much about this from President Obama. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama on February 17, includes $19.2 billion for healthcare information technology (health IT). This means that there are many pieces to this gigantic pie for different companies raning from small and large corporations. How do you plan to contribute to the health IT revolution?