Microsoft’s Zune service is currently down for scheduled maintenance.  It’ll be back up late tonight / early tomorrow morning.

As part of our continued efforts to improve the service, Zune is undergoing scheduled maintenance that will prevent you from renting and purchasing content for up to 24 hours starting 11:00 pm (PST) on June 21st. Your local video and music library will continue to be available during this time.

Today, Motion Computing has finally released an upgraded version of their pure slate model, the J3500.

Now featuring the Core i5 vPro or Core i7 vPro, the new Motion Computing J3500 is an update of the J3400.

This new rugged slate is equipped with Gorilla glass (the one you find on the Dell Streak), to offer enhanced breakage resistance, with up to 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD option. A 3 megapixel camera will allow you for a quick documentation, which will be enriched by GPS information (optional).

Here you find the press release:

Motion Launches the J3500 Rugged Tablet PC

Enhancements include advanced Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors, and a host of new options including dual touch technology, durable Gorilla™ glass and expanded storage capabilities

AUSTIN, Texas – June 22, 2010 – Motion Computing®, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, today announced the J3500 tablet PC. Built on the Motion® J-Series line of tablet PCs, the J3500 features Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors for enhanced performance, security and manageability. The J3500 also offers a variety of integrated features including touch technology, Gorilla™ glass, and expanded storage options.

New Capacitive Dual Touch
The J3500 with capacitive dual touch enables mobile workers to take advantage of the natural gesture navigation features built in Windows® 7 and other software applications. Optimized for digitizer and touch input, users can navigate touch-enabled software applications or legacy programs with smaller targets that require the accuracy of pen input. For more flexibility, palm rejection technology distinguishes between intentional and false touch while stylus recognition enables users to easily switch between input modes.

“Motion has long been recognized as an innovator in tablet computing, and is again offering new ways for enterprise users to enhance productivity through multiple interaction methods,” said Eddie O’Brien, VP Microsoft OEM. “Now, mobile workers can take full advantage of tablet computing, benefitting from the accuracy of pen input and the convenience of natural gestures, enhancing productivity as they navigate applications in the field.”

Enhanced Integrated Features
The J3500 also offers new features to help improve productivity and durability across Motion’s target vertical markets such as construction, field service and healthcare, including:

• Extra-durable Corning Gorilla™ glass, offering up to a 4 times improvement in breakage resistance, and new anti-smear coating for improved visibility
• Enhanced system storage, with available 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), and 64GB or 128GB solid state drive (SSD) options and up to 4GB of RAM
• Improved 3.0 megapixel documentation camera
• Integrated Gobi2000™ mobile broadband with GPS

“Governments today must empower an extensive mobile workforce that depends on accessing information whenever and wherever,” said Darrell Lewis, VP of Product Management at Accela, Inc. “With Accela Mobile Office™ software running on the J3500, field workers in areas such as permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and public works, can take advantage of enhanced mobile computing capabilities in a sleek, rugged device.”

Intel Core vPro for Enhanced Performance, Security and Manageability
Now with Intel® Core™ i7 or Core™ i5 vPro™ technology, the J3500 offers a significant improvement in performance and enables Motion customers to experience:

• Enhanced remote management capabilities enabling IT technicians to repair and secure the PC from any location, even while powered-down or in sleep mode, enabling greater levels of energy efficiency and streamlined maintenance processes
• Increased security with fully manageable hard drive encryption, and Intel® Anti-Theft technology used with Computrace®, protecting valuable data in case of loss or theft
• Improved multitasking with smart technology that adjusts processor speed to support workload changes, providing power when needed and working more efficiently when possible

“Enterprises have embraced the J-Series line of Motion Tablet PCs based on their flexibility, performance, mobility and durability,” said Mike Stinson, Vice President of Marketing, Motion Computing. “With the J3500, we extend the enterprise benefits with a tablet PC solution that is powerful, durable, multi-functional and mobile, enabling mobile workers to significantly improve productivity and collaboration through real-time access to enterprise data in the field.”

Enterprise-Ready, Durable Tablet PCs
Tested to withstand harsh mobile work environments, the rugged and flexible J3500 Tablet PC meets MIL-STD-810G and IP-52 ratings to ensure protection against bumps, drops, rain or other conditions that can damage commercial-grade computing solutions. Additionally, the dual hot-swappable battery solution extends the computing day and enables easy replacement of charged batteries without interruption. Built to fit seamlessly into enterprise environments, Motion’s complete line of tablet PCs utilize either the Windows® 7 or Windows XP operating system, reducing the burden on IT and enabling mobile workers to manage the same applications available to office-based employees.

Availability
The new Motion J3500 is now available through Motion’s network of value-added resellers and distributors. For more information or to find a certified Motion reseller visit Motion’s Channel Resources page.

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Sure this kind of device is not for everyone, but if you happen to need an affordable slate, this should serve you very well and for a long time.

Via: Motion Computing

Sena iPhone 4G Cases

  In celebration of the release of iPhone 4G, Sena Cases has 6 beautiful cases to protect your newest, most valuable tech toy.  Over the last two years, I have reviewed several Sena cases, and I have to say that their quality has never disappointed.  My other half is very abusive to her cases, and so am I, so having something with fine construction and materials is extremely important.  So, without further ado, here are Sena’s newest cases: 

 Fondina Case – Lightweight design and protection

- Rigid protective lateral footprint with top access
- Open design for fast and easy release of the iPhone 4
- Durable belt clip
- Only available in black for $39.99

 Laterale Case – Lateral footprint with top access
- Durable belt clip
- Soft velvet lining with light protective layer

- Available in 7 different colors for $39.99

 Walletbook Case – Designer wallet with pockets
- Easy device access
- Secure snap closure

- Available in 11 colors for $52

Today’s JAMM Store Deal of the Day is SBSH PocketWeather for Windows Mobile.  You can register SBSH PocketWeather for half the regular price, so be sure to check it out.

You can download a trial and/or register your copy here.

The programs details and specifications are below:

Get world wide weather reports directly to your Windows Mobile device using the all new PocketWeather 2! PocketWeather is the best weather tracking solution for Windows Mobile devices! Featuring a robust weather engine wrapped with a stylish and easy to use interface. Including a customizable Today plug-in that helps you view the weather in multiple locations and the powerful WeatherConsole for advanced weather information with details such as: humidity, wind details, cloud layers, METAR stations information, earthquake details and much more! Features: Today Screen Plugin NEW! – Feature rich customizable Today plug-in that puts weather forecast in multiple locations world-wide directly on your Today Screen NEW! – Custom-Layout technology. Create endless different display layouts for your weather display! The Custom Layouts Manual is available at our Support Page NEW! – New professional weather icons that brings great look and feel experience! Skins are also supported for different weather icons Choose your Today plugin display mode from pre-defined layouts such as: Tabs layout, Multiline showing several locations at the same time and much more! Current temperature display and low/high temperature forecast display for upcoming days along with weather icons Fully customizable Today screen display; Define font attributes, display/hide current conditions, skin-able icons and much more! ———————- The WeatherConsole The WeatherConsole is an advanced weather tracking solution at the palm of your hands! Including separate views for: Summary, METAR, Forecast, Radar Images, Locations Compare and Earthquake tracking! Define unlimited weather maps and radar images for each of the weather locations Up-to-date current condition METAR feeds as used by the aviation industry View extended daily forecast including visibility, humidity, dew point, Sunrise and Sunset times and much more Easily launch the WeatherConsole by clicking the Today plugin ———————- Advanced Weather Information World wide earthquake tracking and reports. View quakes on world map or recent quakes list View METAR stations map srrounding current location. Click METAR station for detailed METAR data, including raw METAR and TAF details for aviation information Advanced compare view. Compare locations by: Temperature, Precipitation, Humidity, Winds, Trendings and more! ———————- NEW! – Custom Layouts and Weather Source Templates New Custom Layout technology allowing to create endless advanced or simple weather display layouts for use with your Today plug-in or as new WeatherConsole Summary views! Lots of additional free Custom Layouts are available for download at the PocketWeather Resources forum. Click here to visit the PocketWeather Resources forum Users can easily create new Custom Layouts! Click here to download the PocketWeather Custom Layouts manual from our support page New Weather Source Templates support. Define alternative data sources using advanced templates for more accurate weather data aggregation! ———————- NEW! – PocketBreeze Integration Using the new PocketWeather 2 and PocketBreeze you will enjoy new exciting integration features! View weather forecast icon and temperature details for upcoming days directly within the PocketBreeze display placed on each of your PocketBreeze grouping titles! ———————- NEW! – VGA, Windows Mobile 6 Support and General Features NEW! – Supports all screen resolutions and orientations. Including VGA/QVGA resolutions, portraite, landscape and square screen orientations. Compatible with: Pocket PC 2003, Windows Mobile 5 and the latest new Windows Mobile 6 Professional/Classic operating systems. Supports PNG files with alpha-blending for better display on any Today screen background theme Complete D-Pad one handed navigation support for both the Today plugin and WeatherConsole

Minimum Requirements: Windows Mobile 2003 or 5 or 6 Display Dimensions 240×240, 240×320, 240×400, 320×240, 320×320, 400×240, 480×480, 480×640, 480×800, 640×480, 800×480 Operating System Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 SE, WM5, WM6, WM6.1, WM6.5

Apple released the new 315MB iOS4 update today.  Apple also updated iTunes to version 9.2.0.61.  This new iOS offers users new features such as Multitasking, Folders, An easier to use mail, iBooks, Spell checking, Wireless keyboard support, and more (According to Apple 100 new features)! 

iOS 4 works with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G. Not all features are compatible with all devices. For example, multitasking is available only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

For me, I’ll get to try it on my 8GB 3rd Gen iPod Touch (sadly, I’m still busy waiting for it to finish downloading).
Go get the latest iTunes and install iOS4 today.  Apple did provide some simple directions….

Enjoy iOS4, I’m sure they’ll be plenty more news about it once the masses get it loaded on their devices.