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MIDs getting a real workout on MID Moves

By Jeff Moriarty (Intel) (33 posts) on January 19, 2009 at 10:10 am

If you're a developer on mobile internet devices (MIDs), or just a fan, you should check out the MID Moves site that launches this week. I love this site not just because they're playing around with some great new systems straight from CES that I haven't even seen yet, but because... well... it isn't Intel.

While Intel blogs and social media efforts have come a long way in being honest and open (versus just propaganda and spin), there is just some ground we can never close. The reality is that Intel signs my paycheck and I live in this crazy world every day. There's only so much distance and objectivity I can provide.

With MID Moves we've given 8 devices to several technical bloggers to let them play and post their honest opinions and feedback. What works, what doesn't, what they like, what needs fixing... and Intel's marketing department has no hand in what they say.

All we're asking is that they take a balanced assessment. We fully expect that things won't be perfect and there will be things they won't like. To me, part of this opportunity is not just to show off what we think are some very interesting devices, but to find out where we can make them better. These bloggers really know their technology and working (and playing) while mobile, so I'm anticipating seeing a lot of angles I'd never even considered before.

Which is another great reason you should pay attention - not just to see what tools can do, but what they can't.  If you're a developer, these are ideas and opportunities.

The MID Moves bloggers are:

• Chippy of UMPCPortal, who has been tracking the MID and ultra mobile computing scene for nearly three years. Follow @Chippy on Twitter.
• Jenn Lee of Pocketables brings her experience with, of course, pocketable gadgets. Follow @Pocketables on Twitter.
• Ewan Spence brings a lot of experience with smartphones, podcasting and mobility. “I am known for my strong views on mobile technology and ensuring accessibility to all” he says in his blog. Follow @ewanspence on Twitter.
• Nicole Simon is the Web expert among us. She blogs at Cruel to be Kind about everything web, web2.0 and the web beyond that. Follow @NicoleSimon on Twitter.

...and their main site is over at midmoves.com. Check out their updates over the next few weeks, ask any questions you have, and see some of the new devices from CES get a real workover.

Categories: Mobility, Open Source
Tags: CES, devices, MID, review

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Comments (2)

January 19, 2009 11:42 PM PST Nicole Simon

What I like most about this oportunity is in fact to be able to try out the gadgets. I am happy (well kind of *g*) to send them back afterwards, but looking at what I like or not like will help somebody else find out more about the devices. And I know many companies dont like negative comments because they think it will hurt them - i think it is the opposite. Usually they provide a personal insight on which I can agree on or not, but being able to look at it helps. I for example am a die hard windows person and would not really buy something non windows. But I will try and see how much of this mobile device which I will use basically for on the road work really needs a windows beneath it in order to be able to work with it. I expect to run into certain issues and that will be fine. Besides, testing out gadgets is a bit like christmas, who would not want that? Thanks again for the chance to be part of it. If you excuse me now, I have to wait for that parcel delivery guy!

January 20, 2009 12:18 PM PST Jeff Moriarty (Intel) Total Points: 2,891 Community Manager

No argument here, Nicole. Having honest input does nothing but help, as we all have our own preferences. Looking forward to seeing your take on them all once that delivery guy shows up... Porky Pig will be hard to beat!

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