Category Archives: Reviews

UIEtips: What Goes into a Well-Done Critique?

Probably more used than any other tool in the toolbox, the critique is the lost orphan of the user experience world. There are books written about usability testing, endless debates on the validity of heuristic evaluations, and hours of lectures on persona development. But, when it comes to developing the essential skills for a good [...] Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy S review

Samsung Galaxy S: Android Enhancements to out-smart rivals
“The Samsung Galaxy S runs off Android 2.1, but it doesn’t just drop a vanilla version of the operating system in front of you. With tweaks, new features and hidden extras, the Galaxy S se… Continue reading

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Palm Pre Video Capture Test

Great news for Palm Pre and Pixi owners on Sprint! With the latest free WebOS update, you can now use the device’s camera to capture video. While the quality is acceptable for that of a mobile device, what’s really handy is the simplicity of sharing  your video content in the cloud. A simple tap and  [...]

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  2. Palm Pre: on the heals of the iPhone
  3. Designing the Palm Pre: An interview with Michelle Koh

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Become a Virtual Tourist with 360Cities.net

360cities

360Cities is a breathtaking virtual tour, showing thousands of panoramas made by hundreds of photographers. The stunning photos are interactive, spherical panoramas which beg you to explore them. This can be done by dragging your mouse around, and zooming in and out.  For best viewing, use full-screen mode and for alternative views, right-click to expose the views menu. [...]

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  1. Pastiche: Keyword-Based Virtual Tourism

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Think Vitamin » Review: Silverback, Usability and the Mac

Simply put, Silverback is beautifully simple usability testing software that utilizes your Mac’s built-in iSight webcam and microphone. With its simplicity and its affordable price point ($49.95), Silverback allows anyone to perform … Continue reading

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