Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Rumours are floating around the web about a new device from Motorola, that would follow the design elements of thier popular Razr phone. This device resembles the Blackberry, but would run off the Windows Mobile 2005 operating system.
"A detailed drawing and feature list purported to be of a new Windows Mobile powered Motorola handset have hit the internet. The handset has been dubbed the RAZRBerry by enthusiasts because of its resemblance of BlackBerry units.
Click the link below to read the full spec list.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Gartner has issued a report providing thier analysis on the Ipaq hw6500.
"The iPAQ hw6500 - HP's first mobile device with integrated GPS capability - offers more advanced wireless capabilities than most other PDAs. Its design suggests that HP is trying to appeal, through a single device, to those who prize GPS but also require a full-function PDA with wireless e-mail capability. The hw6500 is not intended to be a replacement for HP's iPAQ hw6300, which offers Wi-Fi rather than GPS. The device is likely to achieve widest acceptance in Europe, where interest in GPS is highest."
Click the link below to read the full report.
"The iPAQ hw6500 - HP's first mobile device with integrated GPS capability - offers more advanced wireless capabilities than most other PDAs. Its design suggests that HP is trying to appeal, through a single device, to those who prize GPS but also require a full-function PDA with wireless e-mail capability. The hw6500 is not intended to be a replacement for HP's iPAQ hw6300, which offers Wi-Fi rather than GPS. The device is likely to achieve widest acceptance in Europe, where interest in GPS is highest."
Click the link below to read the full report.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
While there is no doubt that the web remains the best way to keep updated on all news related to the Pocket PC, there are several good podcasts coming out that also focus on keeping you up to date with what's going on in the world of the Pocket PC. If you have not yet tried out podcasting, and have a Windows Mobile device, you should give it a try.
You can get free Pocket PC podcasting software from our download section by clicking here.
To check out some Pocket PC related podcasts click on the link below.
You can get free Pocket PC podcasting software from our download section by clicking here.
To check out some Pocket PC related podcasts click on the link below.
Friday, June 24, 2005
We have added the new Minimo browser to our download section. Keep in mind this is a very early development version (pre-beta 0.006), so download at your own risk
"The Minimo (Mini Mozilla) project is focused on code-size and runtime footprint reduction, and porting to small consumer devices. We hope to make Minimo the browser of choice on small devices, or machines with limited system resources; taking advantage of Mozilla's support for a broad and comprehensive set of standards and the variety of content on the web, proven security, international support, and cross platform capability"
To download the file from our download section click here. To read more on the Mini Mozilla project click the link below.
"The Minimo (Mini Mozilla) project is focused on code-size and runtime footprint reduction, and porting to small consumer devices. We hope to make Minimo the browser of choice on small devices, or machines with limited system resources; taking advantage of Mozilla's support for a broad and comprehensive set of standards and the variety of content on the web, proven security, international support, and cross platform capability"
To download the file from our download section click here. To read more on the Mini Mozilla project click the link below.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Access has announced the latest release of thier Netfront Browser, v3.2 for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.
"NetFront v3.2 for Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE builds on the success of ACCESS' award-winning NetFront v3.1 for Pocket PC browser by providing support for key new technologies and features including JV-Lite 2 CE edition, ACCESS' Sun authorized JavaTM virtual machine which supports the Connected Device Configuration standard, and native support for Macromedia Flash. Also included is ACCESS' Rapid-Render technology, a sophisticated incremental rendering technology that dramatically accelerates the presentation of Web pages, client authentication, as well as other features that deliver a rich mobile Internet browsing experience."
You can download a trial of Netfront, or purchase the full version by clicking on the link below.
"NetFront v3.2 for Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE builds on the success of ACCESS' award-winning NetFront v3.1 for Pocket PC browser by providing support for key new technologies and features including JV-Lite 2 CE edition, ACCESS' Sun authorized JavaTM virtual machine which supports the Connected Device Configuration standard, and native support for Macromedia Flash. Also included is ACCESS' Rapid-Render technology, a sophisticated incremental rendering technology that dramatically accelerates the presentation of Web pages, client authentication, as well as other features that deliver a rich mobile Internet browsing experience."
You can download a trial of Netfront, or purchase the full version by clicking on the link below.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
In thier tips for mobile beginners series, Microsoft has posted an article than can help you to get the most out of Pocket Excel.
"Pocket Excel gives you the flexibility to track the information that is important to you. Set up a tip calculator, a calculator to measure the percentage of fat in your food, a chart to keep track of your allergy reactions, a chart to monitor your food intake, or your book collection. Think of the type of data you need with you when you're away from your desktop computer and this will help you decide if Pocket Excel will help you. Here are a few ideas to help you get started with Pocket Excel."
Click on the link below to read the full article.
"Pocket Excel gives you the flexibility to track the information that is important to you. Set up a tip calculator, a calculator to measure the percentage of fat in your food, a chart to keep track of your allergy reactions, a chart to monitor your food intake, or your book collection. Think of the type of data you need with you when you're away from your desktop computer and this will help you decide if Pocket Excel will help you. Here are a few ideas to help you get started with Pocket Excel."
Click on the link below to read the full article.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Some terrific downloads have been added to our download section. Click on the "recently added" link below for a new freeware RSS reader, a Pocket PC Podcast program, as well as many other useful freeware programs for the Pocket PC.
You can browse our download section in one of three ways;
By category at our main download page by clicking here.
Show recently added only, by clicking here.
View other sites offering Pocket PC downloads by clicking here.
You can browse our download section in one of three ways;
By category at our main download page by clicking here.
Show recently added only, by clicking here.
View other sites offering Pocket PC downloads by clicking here.
Intellisync Corporation a leading developer and marketer of wireless email and mobile software, today announced the launch of Intellisync Wireless Email Express(TM). The new hosted service from Intellisync enables true wireless push email with the same enterprise-class security and features of the award-winning Intellisync Mobile Suite(TM) product. Intellisync Express is a completely hosted service sold as a subscription through distributors, resellers and directly by Intellisync, and is being offered at a special introductory price of $120 per year for qualified customers. Intellisync Express supports Pocket PC, Palm OS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile Smartphone, and SyncML compliant devices.
To purchase or learn more about Intellisync Wireless Email Express, please click the link below.
To purchase or learn more about Intellisync Wireless Email Express, please click the link below.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
If you are looking for some games for your Pocket PC device, here is one that looks like it may be of interest.
"Smartfall is a Tetris clone for the Pocket PC ported in 2005 by us to support the HTC Magician (iMate Jam/MDA Compact/XDA II mini/etc.). The "Jam" is a Windows Mobile 2003 SE device. Smartfall was also tested on the IPAQ 5450"
If you are interested in downloading a copy of the game you can get it by clicking the link below.
"Smartfall is a Tetris clone for the Pocket PC ported in 2005 by us to support the HTC Magician (iMate Jam/MDA Compact/XDA II mini/etc.). The "Jam" is a Windows Mobile 2003 SE device. Smartfall was also tested on the IPAQ 5450"
If you are interested in downloading a copy of the game you can get it by clicking the link below.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Anyone who has been interested in Pocket PC's for awhile has probably visited Chris De Herrera's Pocket PC FAQ web site at some point. Well Chris has posted an article giving his overview of the new Windows Mobile 2005 operating system now that he has had an opportunity to try it out.
"With Windows Mobile 5.0 Microsoft has focused on refining the existing concept of the Pocket PC and Smartphone. This article expands on the new features of Windows Mobile 5.0 based on working with it."
Click the link below in order to read the entire article.
"With Windows Mobile 5.0 Microsoft has focused on refining the existing concept of the Pocket PC and Smartphone. This article expands on the new features of Windows Mobile 5.0 based on working with it."
Click the link below in order to read the entire article.
Monday, June 13, 2005
If you are looking for a free program to be able to manage the download of your podcasts to your Pocket PC Device, SmartFeed may be the answer.
Features include:
- Microsoft Smartphone and PocketPC compatible
- OPML playlist
- View entire podcast directory (OPML)
- Scheduled podcast downloads
- Resumable download capabilities
- Manage all your podcasts
Originally designed for Smartphone, they have just launched a version for the Pocket PC. The program is still in beta version, so expect a few bugs along the way. You can download SmartFeed by clicking on the link below.
Features include:
- Microsoft Smartphone and PocketPC compatible
- OPML playlist
- View entire podcast directory (OPML)
- Scheduled podcast downloads
- Resumable download capabilities
- Manage all your podcasts
Originally designed for Smartphone, they have just launched a version for the Pocket PC. The program is still in beta version, so expect a few bugs along the way. You can download SmartFeed by clicking on the link below.
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Infosync World has posted a review of the new Ipaq Mobile Messenger.
"Following the slightly unfortunate communicator that was the iPAQ hw6300 series, comprised of the hw6315 for Europe and hw6340 for the US, HP is back - with a vengeance. Having trailed woefully behind other communicator makers, HP has finally delivered an iPAQ that not only matches the feature set of other devices currently on shelves, but also manages to break new ground. Let's have a look and see if they got it right this time around."
Click the link below to read the full review.
"Following the slightly unfortunate communicator that was the iPAQ hw6300 series, comprised of the hw6315 for Europe and hw6340 for the US, HP is back - with a vengeance. Having trailed woefully behind other communicator makers, HP has finally delivered an iPAQ that not only matches the feature set of other devices currently on shelves, but also manages to break new ground. Let's have a look and see if they got it right this time around."
Click the link below to read the full review.
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Dale Coffing has posted some of his first thoughts on the new HTC Universal device. Dale had the opportunity to play with it at Micorsoft's recent Mobile Embedded Developers Conference.
"Lift up on the cover to expose the QWERTY keyboard and the beautiful VGA color screen automatically starts in landscape viewing mode. The screen looked amazingly bright, matching the brilliance of the Dell X50v's VGA screen. PowerPoint presentations viewed on this screen were stunningly sharp and clear."
Click the link below to read the full review as posted on Dales website.
If you are interested in playing some old arcade favourites on your Pocket PC, a selection of Namco's greatest hits are now available for download on Pocketgear. You can download Pocket PC versions of the follwoing games form the links below;
-Pac-Man
-Ms.Pac-Man
-Galaga
-Galaxian
-Mappy
The games will set you back $14.99 each, but trial downloads are also available. Thanks to Pocket PC Thoughts for the tip.
-Pac-Man
-Ms.Pac-Man
-Galaga
-Galaxian
-Mappy
The games will set you back $14.99 each, but trial downloads are also available. Thanks to Pocket PC Thoughts for the tip.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Durateq has announced the introduction of thier new ruggedised Pocket PC, based on HP's Ipaq line of handhelds.
"Based on HP iPAQ Pocket PC technology, the DURATEQ handheld runs Windows Mobile 2003 SE from Microsoft, providing maximum compatibility for commercial and custom applications. Extra features include built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth wireless protocols, extended battery life (for daylong performance), integrated vibration motor for user notifications, a sealed SD card slot to prevent tampering, and a rugged 6-pin docking connector for charging and USB."
Please click the link below for more information.