This just in, Splashtop Remote has become one of the top productivity apps in the App Store for Japan - #6 last time we checked. We are thrilled! Having just launched last week, we have not yet had a chance to localize our app for any other language beyond English. The unique benefits of Splashtop Remote, however - the ability to get remote video, audio, and full interactivity - apply across borders. For our Japanese readers, here is a review of Splashtop Remote in Japanese:
http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2010/08/31/031/index.html

Companion devices like the iPad are increasingly replacing laptops in our backpacks and briefcases. Next year, you can expect up to 50 million iPads to be in the market, joined by tablets running other operating systems. If you are wondering what a Windows 7 tablet might feel like… there is now a way for you to try it on your iPad!

Introducing the latest addition to the Splashtop product family - Splashtop Remote. Now you can get to your PC and experience Windows from an iPad. Check out this video:

Splashtop Remote connects your iPad -and in the near future, other mobile devices - to your PC. So, Windows does not actually run on your mobile device. Instead, you interact with it remotely. However, all of your music, videos, and Windows applications are now within easy reach. Have you ever had a “I wish I could get to my computer…” moment? Then Splashtop Remote should be on your iPad.

Splashtop Remote is on sale in the Apple App Store. So check it out!

We have been involved with a number of MeeGo initiatives driven by the Linux Foundation for some time now. As you may know, Mark, our CEO, joined the LF board, and two of our executives, Alex and Cliff, are directing LF operations in Taiwan and China respectively. In June, we announced a MeeGo “remix” of our Splashtop product.

If you are interested in MeeGo and Linux, there are several upcoming events we are participating in that I want to let you know about. Hopefully you can make it to one of these.

On July 26, Cliff will be speaking at Japan’s 1st MeeGo Seminar.

On August 11, Mark will be at the LinuxCon in Boston, talking about where Linux Desktop is succeeding. He is on a panel with folks form Novel and Qualcomm, moderated by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols of Computer World.

Finally, on August 14, Ted Chou from our Hangzhou engineering office will be speaking at the COSCUP / GNOME.Asia Summit in Taipei.

Quoting an official recent press release from Dell:

As today’s workforce becomes increasingly dispersed and mobile and organizations work to balance data protection with mobile access for its end users, Dell today launched new additions to its portfolio of Latitude E-Family laptops, giving users an enhanced security and mobile experience.

The ultraportable Dell Latitude E4310 is built for the executive and frequent traveler and combines sleek looks with remarkable durability and advanced wireless connectivity. The 13.3-inch Latitude E4310, available now, starts at $1449 USD. Enhanced features include:

• A new Fast Response Free Fall Sensor and StrikeZone™ shock absorber that can help prevent data loss from drops;
• Latitude ON – Reader & Flash Version for instant access to e-mail, calendar, contacts and virtual desktops without booting the system;
• New architecture includes Intel Core i technology, Windows 7 and WiMax support;

The new Latitude 4310 joins other Dell Latitude and Precision systems that support Latitude ON | FLASH. Now both corridor and road warriors can enjoy the benefits of Instant, secure access and remain productive even in the event of a windows or hard disk crash. DeviceVM partners with Dell to deliver the software stack for Latitude ON | FLASH and Latitude ON | Reader.

For more information on Latitude ON | FLASH check out the special dedicated site: www.latitude-on-flash.com

More information on the Latitude E-Family is at www.dell.com/latitude

Without a doubt the Sony P-series “life style” netbook is one of the sexiest devices to hit the netbook category. At 1.3 pounds and .78-inch thin this netbook can slip into a small bag, or if you want, your back pocket (see above). It has some cool features that you don’t see too often with other netbooks - GPS, accelerometer, and remote keyboard for the PS3. But the coolest addition is the “web” button, which launches directly into the Splashtop browser in a matter of seconds. If you haven’t had a chance to experience the “web” button, you can visit your local Best Buy and play around with the Sony notebooks, all of which include the “web” button.

Here is what the official Dell press release says:

“The award-winning Latitude E-Family line has been extended with the Latitude E6410, E6510 and E6410 ATG laptops. Based on direct feedback from customers, Dell has enhanced the Latitude family with new Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, fast DDR3 memory, HD displays and other new standards-based features. These updates bolster a product lineup that already features breakthrough battery life and professional style - including a choice of three colors.”

You can read the full press release here.

What’s extra special though with these new platforms is that they include support for Dell Latitude ON technology. Now mainstream customers can enjoy access to the internet, e-mail, virtual desktop supporting Citrix and VMware, read and edit Microsoft Office documents, Chat and VoIP with colleagues and customers, all delivered in a crash resistant package without needing to boot into Windows.

More information on Latitude ON FLASH can be found at www.latitude-on-flash.com/ Dell Power solutions article.

The other day one of our engineers, Larry, took a trip to test 3G wireless connection features in Splashtop. Except it was no ordinary lab visit - Larry drove out to a stretch of a desert outside of Las Vegas. That is where a wireless carrier we are working with tests how phones or computers connect to their network, go from cell site to cell site… and perform whatever network magic they are expected to perform.

These days, many notebooks and netbooks connect to the Internet over 3G wireless. Being an instant-on operating system, Splashtop has to manage these network connections. Hence our work with the wireless chipset providers and the wireless carriers. Here is a picture Larry took during his desert adventure:

Splashtop has been named a winner of the 2010 Mobility Awards - Technology Innovation and we could not be more excited. Especially, when some our awesome partners like Acer, HP, and Lenovo which ship Splashtop on their netbooks and notebooks, are also recipients of awards too.

Thanks Mobiletrax for the honor. You can check out the full list of recipients here.

The fellow pictured above is of our Co-founder and CEO, Mark Lee. You can see he is pretty excited, and for good reason. Mr. Lee was elected to the Linux Foundations Board of Directors. It’s a major testament to the extraordinary achievement he’s done with DeviceVM and Splashtop. As of today, Splashtop is shipping across 30 million PCs – 2010 will definitely be the year of Linux.