Alan Weinkrantz PR Web Log

4th a Series... My Personal Best of 2008: Getting N-trig a Profile in "The New York Times" Sunday Edition

Over the last 20 or so years, I've made pitches to, and have successfully had clients profiled in leading media such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Inc., CNN and many more. 

After going back and forth for six months with The New York Times' Michael Fitzgerald, this blog became an easy to use and search reference tool for Michael where I had built a repository of content resulting in a story featuring client, N-trig, appearing on page 3 of the Sunday business section.

Read the piece here

N-trig’s DuoSense™ Digitizer Embedded in Intel’s New UrbanMax Mobile Computer

Client, N-trig, has announced  that Intel has selected its technology for integration in its new UrbanMax mobile computer. The UrbanMax is currently a concept platform and is being demonstrated at the Intel Developers Forum. See: http://blogs.intel.com/idf/ to learn more about the event.

Read the news release here.

Laptop Magazine” Gives N-trig’s Multi-Touch Technology Upgrade On Dell Latitude XT Positive Review

Laptop Magazine, the leading mobile-technology magazine, has just published a text and video review of N-trig’s DuoSense™ multi-touch technology on a Dell Latitude XT tablet PC.

Yesterday, Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) announced the availability of the downloadable upgrade for previous buyers of this machine. The Dell release is available here.

The review includes a thorough test of the upgraded machine along with demonstrations that sets N-trig’s multi-touch technology which you may read and view here.

Dell Launches Multi-Touch Feature for Latitude XT Based on Client, N-trig's Technology

Today, Dell Computer announced the industry’s first convertible tablet with multi-touch capabilities based on client, N-trig's technology.

Dell was one of the first major vendors to introduce capacitive touch and is now bringing multi-touch capabilities to the Latitude XT.
The new capabilities include:

• Scroll – by placing two fingers on the screen and moving them horizontally or vertically customers can easily navigate in web browsers and productivity applications.

• Zoom – by touching the screen with two fingers and moving them together customers can zoom various content in and out, such as pictures or Web pages.

• Programmable double-tap – customers can program a command, such as launching a Web browser or turning the screen off to save power, that will respond to two taps with two fingers.

N-trig Sets New Industry Standard for Full Multi-Touch Capabilities on Large Format Displays

Client, N-trig, the provider of DuoSense™ technology combining pen and zero-pressure touch for mobile and fixed computers into a single device, announced today that its DuoSense™ technology now has full multi-touch capabilities designed for large format displays.

N-trig is introducing its latest technology breakthrough at the Society for Information Display’s (SID) Display Week 2008 – Booth #955, which is taking place May 18-23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Download the press release here:

Download large_format_display_release_final.doc

N-trig and its Supply Chain Go “Green”

Client, N-trig, the provider of DuoSense™ technology combining pen and zero-pressure touch for mobile and fixed computers into a single device, announced today that it is meeting environmental Green requirements in compliance with international standards. 

All articles, including materials, parts, assembly, and packaging that N-trig and its affiliates directly or indirectly supply have been designed and manufactured to meet the latest environmental standards for controlling substances which impact the environment. 
N-trig has now moved from being RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant to being a “Green” company.

Download the press release here:

Download ntrig_green_release_final2.doc

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N-trig Launches New Brand; We're Getting Ready for SID2008

Client, N-trig, has launched its new brand as we are getting ready to ramp up for the upcoming SID2008 Show in LA. If you are a journalist or industry analyst planning to attend and want to meet with N-trig email me:  alan at weinkrantz dot com and I will come back to you with a proposed time.

N-trig To Exhibit at SID 2008 With New Booth Design and New Branding

Going to SID 2008?

If you are a journalist or industry analyst planning to attend SID 2008 in Los Angeles, May 18 - 23 and would like to meet with our client, N-trig during show hours, please call me at 210-820-3070 ext. 103 or send an email to:  alan at weinkrantz dot com.

Engadget Gives Dell Latitude XT- Based on Client, N-trig's Duo Sense Technology, Editors Choice Award for Best Tablet PC of The Year

One of my personal favorite gadget blogs, Engadget, has awarded Dell Computer with its award as being the best Tablet PC of 2007.

Launched last November, Dell's Latitude XT, was the company's first entry into the tablet space.  The core Dual Mode technology for this computer comes from client, N-trig.

"Gotta Be Mobile" Innovates With With Its "InkShow" Review Series - And This Just In.... Bob Bushway Strips The Machine Down to Its Bare Bones...

Bob Bushway, over at GottaBeMobile, has an innovative approach to reviewing mobile related devices such as notebooks and tablet PC.s

In this episode, he reviews the pen and touch technology on the Dell Latitude Xt which is based on client, N-trig's Capacitive Touch technology, which he says has the best touch + pen experience on the market. "It is smooth, soft, and accurate, allowing for a more intuitive user experience than currently available in passive or other dual-mode offerings," says Bob.

Check this post, where he tears the unit down to see what's under the hood.  Well done!