Rod Trent MVP, myITforum'er : Hardware

BlackBerry Smartphone stops synching just the Calendar application

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:53:12 GMT

Saw this today and just wanted to give a solution to those looking for it. Sometimes, if the BlackBerry device calendar gets out of synch with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, or the calendar becomes corrupted, you’ll need to reset the Calendar database...(read more)

Web Browser Icon Missing from Blackberry?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:57:00 GMT

I saw this yesterday. This can happen (and is reported quite heavily) when a major update is performed on a Blackberry device. It was reported to me that the Internet browser had uninstalled. After a bit of research it was learned that the browser component...(read more)

Links for Dell and HP Deployment Packs for ConfigMgr

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:43:13 GMT

Dell: http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Dell+Deployment+Pack+for+Configmgr+(Server+Deployment) HP: http://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=HPICE-SC Read More......(read more)

Get a REDFLY C7 model for $199 or get two free REDFLY accessories

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:35:39 GMT

Get $30 off or two free accessories until Feb 16th! Leave your laptop behind and get the ultimate add-on for your Windows Mobile Smartphone - The REDFLY Smartphone Terminal. For a limited time, you can get a REDFLY C7 model for $199 or get two free REDFLY...(read more)

Official response for Zune 30 Freezing Issue (Zune 30gb stuck at reboot screen)

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:10:23 GMT

Official response for Zune 30 Freezing Issue (Zune 30gb stuck at reboot screen) Early this morning we were alerted by our customers that there was a widespread issue affecting our 2006 model Zune 30GB devices (a large number of which are still...(read more)

Users report 30GB Zunes seizing up | Microsoft - CNET News

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:59:07 GMT

Looks like the Midwest isn't the only thing that's freezing up this holiday season: many people are reporting their 30GB Zunes are spontaneously going on the fritz as well. The symptom is reported widely on discussion boards about Microsoft's...(read more)

British Navy Releases "Windows For Submarines" (MSFT)

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:04:36 GMT

The British Royal Navy has developed a modified version of the Windows XP operating system for its warships. The first version, "Windows for Submarines," is being installed on the fleets nuclear submarines. Versions of this operating...(read more)

Breeze through security with your laptop

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:03:24 GMT

The patent-pending Checkthrough™ Bag looks and functions like a high-end business case, but is designed and rigorously-tested to be "checkpoint-friendly," so you can run it through airport x-ray screening without removing your computer...(read more)

Good deal on a multi-memory card reader

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:32:49 GMT

I needed to format a 8GB CompactFlash card for an older digital camera. Kingston has a great deal on a 19-in-1 USB 2.0 reader . $14.08 right now. Read More......(read more)

New Redfly to work with Zune, iPhone, iPod…

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:49:50 GMT

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=5996&zoneid=71 Read More......(read more)

REDFLY $199 Promotional Price Extended

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:05:46 GMT

Celio Corp is extending its $199 promotional pricing for the REDFLY Mobile Companion until Monday, November 17th, 2008 allowing more people to get REDFLY at 50% off the MRSP of $399 for a limited time.* The promotion has been enormously successful by...(read more)

Which Smartphones does the Redfly support?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:33:58 GMT

REDFLY is compatible with selected Windows Mobile Smartphones, but Celio may support smartphones based on the business case and/or the opportunity size. (Visit www.celiocorp.com/smartphone to view a full list of supported phones). Read More......(read more)

1 week left to get a Redfly at half price…

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:10:21 GMT

Have you ever wished you could use your smartphone like a laptop using a larger screen and keyboard? Now you can own REDFLY at 50% off the MRSP of $399 for a limited time. Visit www.getredfly.com for more information on this limited time program...(read more)

Dell laptop showing wrong processor in inventory?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:29:17 GMT

You’ll want to take a look at this HotFix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953955 Read More......(read more)

Gas and Electric company to offer rebates to customers of KACE products?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:22:40 GMT

The press release says so, but I’m having a hard time finding related information on the PG&E web site to confirm. Press release: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=5826&zoneid=71 PG&E web site...(read more)

Dell’s System Center site launches today!

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:05:12 GMT

www.dell.com/systemcenter Read More......(read more)

Updating my Redfly drivers today

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:04:36 GMT

My Redfly needs a firmware update. If you have a Redfly prior to build 1.3.29.3060, you’ll want to update, too. The new firmware fixes some things and adds some new features. The Redfly folks also sent me an unreleased version of the Redfly software...(read more)

Battery life and Wifi – the *** in the Zune 3.0 armor

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:42:07 GMT

If you’ve installed the new Zune 3.0 software and firmware update, are you using the new Internet connection functions to Zune Marketplace and Zune-to-Zune gaming? Both my daughter and myself each have a Zune. She has my hand-me-down Zune 30 (original...(read more)

Virtualization and Disk Performance

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:19:33 GMT

While Virtualization is intended to improve costs associated with IT services and support and hardware and software costs, the bottleneck is degrading disk performance. Read about it: Virtualization and Disk Performance Read More......(read more)

Zune 3.0 software is much kinder

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:12:32 GMT

The latest update to the Zune software handles downloads, synching, and performance much better. Download my daily Podcasts and synching the Zune would generally cause a slowdown of my computer. Not anymore. Good job Zune crew! Read...(read more)