As the sector of tech that Carrypad covers continues to increase at a rapid clip, we’re bringing two great guys on board to afford you more coverage and more expertise.
Today I’d like to officially welcome Damian and James to the Carrypad team. Both members of this tag-team are seasoned tech experts with years of IT experience and both are located in Australia.
I’d been following James and Damian for a number of years at their Viliv Boys blog and eventually over to their Out of the Office blog. When the time came to add a few members to the Carrypad team, James and Damian were happy to come on board, and we’re extremely happy to have them working with us.
Keep and eye out at the byline of our articles as you read them to know who’s who!
I asked both a few questions to help us all get acquainted:
James
What is your personal background?
I’m an IT Project Manager residing in Melbourne, Australia with a love for shiny new gadgets! I’ve been an avid tablet user for many years, owning and playing with a plethora of tablets as part of my journey to find the ultimate device that provides the perfect yin and yang for both work and leisure.
What is your tech background?
I have been using and been exposed to mobile technology such as tablets, MIDs and UMPCs for the last decade as an effective productivity project management tool.
Having struck up an internet gadget friendship with Damian after a successful eBay sale of a Samsung Q1P tablet, we proceeded to setting up the Viliv Boys blog where we discuss our experiences and adventures road-warrioring with our Viliv devices.
We subsequently started the Out of the Office blog when we switched over to Android devices.
Are there any memorable gadgets that you miss?
I miss the portability of the OQO 02… this is still the most
productive and pocketable ultra mobile PC that met all my mobile computing requirements.
What are you looking forward to in the technology world 5 years down the road?
Hopefully not Skynet! How about a world where carrypads become as common as the smartphone.
You can follow James on twitter @jamesfongster
Damian
What is your personal background?
I am a producer of new media which basically means producing and directing multimedia for TV, interactive DVD’s and the web. I have worked in IT and film production for many years and travelled extensively for work and play. That’s probably what got me interested in light weight, connected travel gadgets.
What is your tech background?
I’ve been using mobile devices to keep productive while travelling for many years mainly with a focus on being able to digitise, edit, and upload video from remote field locations. This is even easier now with solid-state cameras and lightweight yet powerful laptops, however, connectivity remains a problem. I have experience in lots of different IT disciplines but regard myself as a usability and user experience specialist.
Are there any memorable gadgets that you miss?
My favourite device of all time was my Libretto L series. Light, functional, punched above its weight and lasted all day. I also miss my Samsung Q1 Ultra and my Toshiba R400 tablet, but the one other device I’ve looked at longingly over the years since I sold it was my Vaio U101 — one of the best designed, best thought out, ultra light, fully functional devices I have ever owned.
What are you looking forward to in the technology world 5 years down the road?
True convergence and one device to rule them all. I love the concept of carrying one device that can be used for all purposes, allow access to all your files, allow you to be productive and connected and work in all situations. Portable storage, a phone, a laptop, a tablet and a media centre all in one. I feel we’re getting closer to it all the time.
