Vaja is proud to announce the release of a new design for the Motorola RAZR V3 & V3i:
Stripes' funky design boasts all the features of the authentic Vaja leather suit, such as speaker mesh protector, camera cutout and easy access to all functions. Fully personalizable and made from genuine high quality Argentine leather.
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In a first for the U.S. market, the struggling Mobile ESPN network is offering live and complete football games for viewing on cell phones.
The service will offer subscribers up to 25 games per month from ESPN and ESPN2, starting with Florida State vs. Miami on September 4, and will run throughout the 2006 college football season. The games also will be shown on air and on the ESPN360 broadband channel.
Reuters article here
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The best selling productivity software for your mobile device just got a whole lot better. With features such as Real-time Remote Control, Presentation tools, Device Skins, File Explorer Tool, Task Manager, System Information, Screen Capture and Printing, Pocket Controller-Professional is the “must have” productivity tool for every Pocket PC and Smartphone user.
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Starting today, you can go to Google Book Search and download full copies of out-of-copyright books to read at your own pace. You're free to choose from a diverse collection of public domain titles -- from well-known classics to obscure gems.
Before the rise of the public library -– a story chronicled in this 1897 edition of The Free Library – access to large collections of books was the privilege of a wealthy minority. Now, with the help of our wonderful library partners, we're able to offer you the ability to download and read PDF versions of out-of-copyright books from some of the world’s greatest collections.
Using Google Book Search, you can find The Free Library and many other extraordinary old books, such as:
* Ferriar's The Bibliomania
* A futurist from 1881's 1931: A Glance at the Twentieth Century
* Aesop's Fables
* Shakespeare's Hamlet
* Abbott's Flatland
* Hugo's Marion De Lorme
* Dunant's Eine Erinnerung an Solferino
* Bolívar's Proclamas
* Dante's Inferno
To find out-of-copyright books that you can download, simply select the "Full view" radio button when you search on books.google.com. (Please note that we do not enable downloading of any book currently under copyright. Unless we have the publisher’s permission to show more, we display only small snippets of text –- at most, two or three sentences surrounding your search term -– to help you determine if you’ve found what you’re looking for.)
Of course, this is just the beginning. As we digitize more of the world's books -- whether rare, common, popular or obscure -- people everywhere will be able to discover them on Google Book Search.
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This is a terrific opportunity to try TextMaker to see its potential. This is a "must have" program for me...I think you will agree after you try it.
Now available... the final beta ("release candidate") of TextMaker
2006 for Pocket PCs. This beta can be used until September 30, 2006, and the release version of TextMaker will be available well before that.If you already have a previous beta, you don't need to register again.
Instead, go directly to http://www.softmaker.net/down/tmpw06beta.exe
to download the new beta; just use your existing beta serial number.If you want to download the beta for the first time, please register so that you receive a free serial number which is required for installation:
TomTom Unveils TomTom NAVIGATOR 6
~ New product integrates TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 and TomTom MOBILE 5 into one multi-platform solution ~
TomTom, a leading navigation solution provider, today announces the launch of its new integrated solution for PDAs and smartphones – TomTom NAVIGATOR 6, the ideal solution for customers who need their PDA or smartphone and navigation system integrated in one personal device.
Source: TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems via Mobilitysite
The MOTO Q software update is focused on enabling enhanced enterprise functionality and expanded connectivity.
The enhanced enterprise functionality is centered on the Windows Mobile Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP). MSFP, together with Microsoft Exchange 2003 (SP2), includes Direct Push Technology, global address book lookup and enhanced mobile device management and security, including the ability to remotely wipe data from devices and options for stronger encryption of data.
MOTO Q connectivity is expanded with the addition of Dial-up Networking (DUN) capabilities. Users can have broadband-like EVDO download speeds on their laptop by using their MOTO Q as a wireless modem via USB or Bluetooth for an additional fee. For information on how to setup DUN users can visit www.motoqwiki.com.
The software update also enables improved browser navigation as well as other improvements.
You can download this for free at www.hellomoto.com/update.
Source: MobilitySite
The final release of Pocket Informant 2007 has arrived!
Pocket Informant 2007 now works directly with Franklin Covey Plan Plus for Outlook 4.0. Pocket Informant 2007 adds several new Franklin Covey Plan Plus for Outlook 4.0 (PPO) features such as the Daily Tasks, Master Tasks, Projects, Task Status, Percentage Completion, and Daily Notes. These features work perfectly within Pocket Informant without PPO. However for these features to sync up to the desktop you need to have PPO version 4.0. PPO 4.0 ships with the sync conduit which syncs this data to the desktop. A few highlights:
There is a free upgrade to all Pocket Informant 2005 customers who purchased from April 1st 2006 on up. Otherwise upgrades are $12.45. The upgrade page is available here:
http://webis.net/products_info.php?p_id=pi&tab_id=upgrade
Currently only the American English version of the software is being released. To download Pocket Informant 2007, visit this page:
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Some interesting photos in the forums at PDACafe....if you have an interest.
HTC Innovation said:
Palm Treo 750
Codename: Lennon
My pleasure to share this photos with all mypdacafe members.
I got approval to post this engineering set.
Hope i got approval to post others engineering set that i am holding now, so that i can share it with u guys.
Check it out here
Joris Evers from CNET News.com put up a story on a new service that can remotely make a smart phone emit a "high-pitched wail" so it can be found after it has been stolen or misplaced.
What a "cool" idea....can you imagine "that ear-piercing ring you hear in a restaurant might not be somebody who forgot to set their cell phone to vibrate" but rather someone who stole a phone.
A new service called Mobile Manager, from Synchronica, can remotely make a Windows Mobile-based handset emit an "annoying and embarrassing high-pitched wail," so it can be found after it has been stolen or misplaced.
Check it out here: Stolen smart phones scream to be found
"The availability of BlackBerry Connect on the Palm Treo 650 represents a marriage of two very popular wireless offerings that now gives Cingular customers more choice," said Michael Woodward, executive director, mobile professional solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "Businesses can now leverage their existing BlackBerry Enterprise Server while giving employees a powerful, new wireless device option." BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 enables users to benefit from many popular features of the unique "push"-based BlackBerry architecture via BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM). For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange and IBM Lotus(R) Domino(R) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. The Treo 650 operates on Cingular's EDGE network, the largest high-speed national wireless data network in the United States with availability in 13,000 cities and towns and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 supports the following features: -- "Push" Corporate Email delivers messages automatically -- and wirelessly -- to the Treo 650's inbox. Changes to the inbox, including read/unread status and deletion, can be automatically synchronized between the user's email account and the Treo 650. -- Wireless Calendar Synchronization keeps the Treo 650's built-in Calendar up to date remotely, allowing users to receive, accept or decline meeting requests on the go. -- Attachment Viewing lets users view Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents in original format (digy). -- Remote Address Lookup (RAL) allows users to search their corporate directory wirelessly for email addresses without the need to download every name to the Treo 650. -- Enables centralized device management, including support for IT policies such as over-the-air device disablement and password device lock, as well as end-to-end security with Triple DES encryption. "We are happy to provide another choice for companies that have deployed BlackBerry Enterprise Server or are planning to do so," said Tim Roper, vice president of U.S. region for Palm. "Treo 650 already is one of the most compelling mobile-computing devices available today for business users, and the BlackBerry Connect functionality gives Cingular customers another great reason to adopt Treo as a vital business-productivity tool." "BlackBerry Connect allows Treo 650 users to tap into the power of the BlackBerry wireless architecture," said Mark Guibert, vice president, corporate marketing, at Research In Motion. "We see a growing opportunity for wireless connectivity in the enterprise, and we're very pleased to be working with Cingular and Palm to broaden the reach of BlackBerry and to help customers enhance their mobile communications and productivity." BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650 requires a BlackBerry Connect rate plan from Cingular. The solution is available today for Cingular Treo 650 customers through Cingular's B2B sales organization. More information is available at http://www.palm.com/cingularbbc and www.cingular.com/midtolarge/blackberry, or by calling 866-4CW-SB2B to speak with a Cingular sales representative. The Palm Treo 650 is available from Cingular for $299.99 with a two-year contract and qualified voice plan. Unlimited BlackBerry Connect monthly service plans begin at $44.99. 
Cingular Wireless, Palm, Inc. and Research In Motion today announced availability of BlackBerry Connect for the Palm Treo 650 smart device. With BlackBerry Connect software, Cingular customers now can enjoy the feature-rich Treo 650 with the BlackBerry service for a robust and secure solution on the nationwide Cingular EDGE wireless data network.
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Spb Diary is a feature-rich Today plug-in for your Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes and Messages. It enhances Pocket Outlook by gathering all of your PIM information in one place. With Spb Diary, the Today screen will soon become your favorite since you will need to leave it less and less.
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This sounds cool...at least on the surface it does.
SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com) is a new online music service offering advertising-supported legal downloads. Offering a compelling alternative to illegal file-sharing and pirate sites, with a secure environment for you to satisfy your desire for music and entertainment..... at NO cost!
- SpiralFrog, a new online music download destination, has signed an agreement with Universal Music Group to make Universal’s extensive catalog available for legal downloading in the US and Canada.
- SpiralFrog will offer users of its no-cost web-based service the ability to legally download music by many of the world’s most popular and award-winnings artists.
- Legal digital files with no viruses or spyware in a controlled client-server architecture, quick downloading, and quality songs and music videos by great artists are among the primary benefits users will gain.
- Digital rights management technology is built-in to all audio and video content as part of measures the company and its partners are actively taking to address piracy.
- SpiralFrog’s target audience of 13-34-year-olds is an advertiser’s dream.
- The company’s research revealed that consumers are more than willing to 'pay' for their content by watching non-intrusive, contextually-relevant, targeted advertising in an online entertainment environment where advertising is already part of the overall experience.
Source: SpiralFrog and Universal Music Group Partner - August 29, 2006
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We knew that it was coming, it was just a question of when. I'm not sure I'll jump right away, I think there is still a lot to be worked out for it to justify the investment.
Jessica Mintz from AP indicated today in an article that certification of next-generation routers and network cards will appear a year before official standards are expected. Click the link below, it is a good piece.
Innergy Power Offers Auxiliary Battery Solutions to Power Dell and Apple Notebook Computers
Innergy Power Corporation has a Power Plant auxiliary notebook battery can power many of the Dell Inspiron, Latitude, XPS and Precision, and Apple PowerBook G4 and iBook G4 notebook computers involved in the recall of lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Sony Corporation.
The Power Plant 12V, 5Ah thin rechargeable SLA battery can power notebook computers (up to 3.5A rating) even with the internal battery removed, which is what both Dell and Apple recommend to their customers affected by the recall.
For more information about the Power Plant auxiliary notebook battery, see http://www.pwrplant.com/notebook.html.
Innergy Power also offers solar/battery Power Pack solutions that can power Dell and Apple notebook computers and they feature three ways to recharge ... the sun, the wall or the DC outlet in a car. More information about Innergy's solar products is available at http://www.innergypower.com/solarProd.html.
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Versatile power in the palm of your hand
The PowerSource Mobile 100 is compact; approximately the size of a laptop battery and weighs about one pound. It combines a 100-watt DC to AC inverter with a high output lithium ion battery to provide backup power for mobile devices. It can be recharged from any AC electrical outlet in your home or office, or from a DC outlet in a vehicle or airplane. It provides both 120 Vac and 5 Vdc (USB) power for use with portable products. “The versatility of the Mobile 100 is what takes this product to the next level compared to those currently available,” said Xantrex CEO John Wallace. “Not only does it have multiple universal outlets, both AC and USB, it is the only portable power product on the market that can operate both high and low power mobile devices, so consumers only need to carry one power source. Xantrex has been an advanced power electronics leader for more than 20 years, and we’re dedicated to designing the best portable power products on the market. We’ve leveraged that experience to develop this unique product that addresses the increasing power needs of people on-the-go.” The excitement in the portable power category is a result of the increasing dependence on mobile electronic devices. In 2005, there were 4.3 million Blackberry subscribers, and this year an estimated 185 million laptops and 620 million mobile phones will be shipped according to InfoTech Trends. All of these devices need power to operate beyond their battery capacity, and the Mobile 100 can supply that energy. The PowerSource Mobile 100 can operate a laptop computer for approximately two hours, a portable DVD player for three hours, a portable game console for 12 hours, or an iPod nano for 72 hours. It can also provide 12 days of standby power for a cell phone and 34 days of standby power for a Blackberry. For more information about the product, please visit www.xantrex.com. Pricing and Availability The new XPower by Xantrex PowerSource Mobile 100 is distributed by Ingram Micro, and is available at Fry’s Electronics and online at www.amazon.com, www.Buy.com and www.xantrex.com/buy.asp. The suggested retail price of the PowerSource Mobile 100 is $129.99 US. About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. (www.xantrex.com) is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable, portable, mobile, and programmable power markets. The company’s products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic and electrical equipment. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company has facilities in Arlington, Washington; Livermore, California; Elkhart, Indiana; Barcelona, Spain; and Reading, England. Xantrex is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "XTX".
Xantrex Technology Inc. has introduced the XPower by Xantrex PowerSource Mobile 100, the only handheld power system that can operate multiple electronic products at different voltage and power levels. The PowerSource Mobile 100 is the only compact mobile power source with an AC outlet and two USB outlets with the capability to operate portable devices at varying power levels. This goes beyond products currently available on the market, and it means consumers can now operate or charge a high power product like a laptop, and low power devices such as an iPod and a cell phone all at the same time.
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Arne Hess, a fellow MVP has what appears to me as the first real non-blurry photos of the HTC Excalibur in the form of the O2 XDA Cosmo. Too bad he has to put massive backgrounds on them but there are some sites out there that don't give the appropriate credit.
Of course, Experience Mobility (unlike Mobility Yesterday) believes in giving credit where credit is due.
Source: The::unwired via Mobilitysite
Have you already downloaded ActiveSync 4.2?
ActiveSync 4.2 is the latest synchronization software release for Windows Mobile powered devices. Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. Download it today.
Dash's Commuter-Friendly Technology
A new company called Dash Navigation based in Mountain View, Calif., is out with a new navigation device that will not only get you from one place to another, but will also help you route around tangled traffic conditions.
Source: Wireless Tracking - Dash's Commuter-Friendly Technology
New Release of MotionApps Voicemail Player for Smartphone
mVoiceMail makes it easy to check your personal and corporate voice mail on the go
mVoiceMail is the only application for Treo Smartphones and now Motorola Q that provides full support for listening to voice mails sent as e-mail attachments by voice mail system at your office or VoIP provider of your home telephone line (Vonage, for example).
mVoiceMail will play the attached sound files directly from the inbox of your mobile e-mail application.
Feature highlights:
* New! Completely new UI with VCR controls
* New! Improved voicemail playback feature, new!
* Supports a wide range of voicemail formats
* Integrates with most popular e-mail applications
* Designed for Treo 650, 700p, 700w and Motorola QmVoiceMail is available for Windows Mobile and Palm OS!
Read more about mVoiceMail 5 at http://www.motionapps.com/mvm
Rachel Konrad from AP reported that Google and eBay have formed an advertising alliance.
If you're in the market for a nanny or a plumber close to home, chances are you'll consult the Yellow Pages or ask friends for recommendations. You might even check community sites like Craigslist or Angie's List, but Google Inc. and eBay Inc. would rather you use them.
Sierra Wireless today announced the introduction of its ExpressCard product line, with the upcoming AirCard 597E wireless wide area network card for EV-DO Revision A networks. Built for notebook computers with ExpressCard expansion slots, the AirCard 597E will be fully compliant with network operator requirements and will offer user-friendly features such as Assisted GPS (aGPS) location based services; a robust, fixed antenna design; and an external antenna jack for flexibility and improved reception in fringe coverage areas or for specialized applications. The AirCard 597E is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007. ExpressCard models for HSDPA networks are expected to follow later in the year.
ABI research estimates that adoption of the ExpressCard standard for PC card slots will be significant in 2007, shipping in 45 percent of laptops sold, up from 10 percent in 2006(x). Sierra Wireless will also continue to produce AirCard products in the Type II PC Card form factor to serve the established base of notebook users with PC Card slots. For those with PC Card slots who wish to purchase an ExpressCard product in anticipation of an upcoming notebook upgrade, the company will offer an ExpressCard-to-PC Card adapter accessory.
"Notebook installations of ExpressCard slots are expected to move toward critical mass in 2007 - we are timing our ExpressCard products to match market adoption." said Trent Punnett, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Development for Sierra Wireless. "The AirCard 597E delivers a fresh new industrial design with a fixed antenna that is not compromised by the smaller form factor - our engineering team has designed the antenna to provide performance comparable to our new AirCard 595 PC Card. Having this level of internal expertise means the company is not reliant on off-the-shelf components, and that enables us to consistently deliver the durable, reliable products our customers expect from Sierra Wireless."
The AirCard 597E wireless wide area network card is an ExpressCard 34 (ie. 34 mm wide) form factor compliant card, compatible with both ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 slots in newer notebook computers. For customers without an ExpressCard slot, an adapter will be available to allow the use of the card in Type II PCMCIA card slots.
Designed for connectivity to EV-DO Revision A networks, the AirCard 597E is capable of peak data speeds of 3.1 Mbps on the downlink and 1.8 Mbps on the uplink when operating on a Revision A network. For use in areas where EV-DO Revision A is not yet available, the card is compatible with widely available EV-DO Release 0 and CDMA 1X networks.
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Introduction
Several months back I received a call from Andy Abramson of Comunicano , a public relations firm representing some of the products in the Nokia line. In short, Andy told me about a unique program he was starting with some strong support from Nokia. Andy was reaching out to a series of active “bloggers” and popular sites like Experience Mobility and Mobilitysite asking if they would like to participate in this new program. I was impressed with the concept because there were no restrictions. He wanted an honest evaluation on the product --- its pros and its cons. He was specific in saying that the phone was on loan and would have to be returned but that the length of time that I could keep the product would be based on my desire to use it. I liked that! I liked the fact that I could take my time and if I chose to write about it, I could and if I decided not to write about it, that was fine to. I was immediately impressed with his openness and willingness to loan a phone to someone that could write anything he wanted to write. He must have been pretty convinced that this phone was so superior that it didn’t make any difference who looked at it. I liked what I was hearing, I liked the openness and the honesty and I liked the fact that I could do it using my timeline so I said OK, I’ll look at it. Within a few days I had a package at the door so I was about to begin the Nokia Experience! For those of you that have been following my reviews, you know that I have a distinct like for packaging. It’s not that a package “turns me on”, it is what gives me the “first impression” about a product. If a vendor really believes in their product then they are going to “dress it up” so the user will begin their experience at first sight. Of course, a good looking package doesn’t mean that you are going to have an outstanding product but it is going to give you a little insight into the manufacturer and to me that is important. Needles to say, I was stunned as I removed the box for it shipping container. Opening the box, I was able to easily slide the phone out from the plastic window and I began my experience with the Nokia N-90. The first thing I noticed was its weight, 6.1 ounces but that was very quickly overlooked as I began to see what this phone was all about. This is not a normal looking camera phone; it truly is an art piece. Unlike any other phone I have ever seen, this device you just can’t put down. I spent quite a bit of time admiring its look and function and couldn’t help but think about who the person was that designed the phone. They must have an amazingly creative mind! The exterior of this phone is awesome! My descriptions can not adequately describe the solid, rich appearance the device has; nor is doing justice to its unique design. I can only hope that the accompanying pictures give you enough of an understanding as to why I was so enthralled with this initial experience. I had to laugh at myself the first time I opened the phone up. I flipped it open not realizing that it had a dual hinge. As I opened it, I though what a dumb design, you can’t clearly see the screen and the keyboard and then all of a sudden I realized that it was not entirely open. It was not a dumb design….it was a dumb user! At the top of the screen, there are two selection buttons that are activated for use when the screen is rotated into imaging mode. It is a very slick interface designed for ease of use when using the imaging mode. The back of the phone has the battery cover that had a different means of holding the cover on. It took me a couple of seconds to figure out how the cover came off but once you do it, it is very easy. Removing the cover, the SIM can easily be inserted. It was a different type of locking system than I had ever seen before but it works…that is all that matters. The battery, which has a neat hologram on it, easily slides and locked into place. Placing the cover back on, I was good to go! It just so happens that where I live, it is rare that I can get a signal. To my dismay, that was the case with this phone…oh, how I was hoping that was not going to be the case. So off to my car and a short ride up the street to the top of a hill where signals are prolific! BAM…it connected and I had full strength. I made a quick call home to my wife to see how it worked…she hates me doing that. It’s the old “hi hon, just calling to see if you can hear me”. Of course, she always answers, “yes, I can hear you and it's fine”. Cool…it works and the sound on my end was excellent. I decided to try the internet connection and see if I could set up my email. Of course, I had no idea what I was doing because this was a totally new interface for me to work with but it had to easy to set up so I thought I’d give it a try. Of course, I didn’t bring the manual with me so it was truly going to be trial and error. To my surprise, the interface was pretty easy to use…initially I didn’t think it was too user friendly but as I “played around with it” it all started to make sense. After setting up one email account, I was able to send and receive emails easily so I setup the rest of my accounts. As I set up each account, it became easier and easier and my comfort factor with this new OS was definitely increasing. My only complaint is text entry. I do find it trying to say the least but I am sure practice will make it easier. Devices today are continually changing to meet the needs and demands of users. For a long time, cameras have been incorporated into many phones but none have ever met my needs. Frankly, I always thought it was a gimmick that I would never use. Picture quality was always questionable but some devices slowly started to incorporate better cameras and you started to get decent pictures that were acceptable for web use. Not so with this phone! It has been a lot of fun working with the camera using both the still and video modes. I have been pleased with the ability to lock the focus on an object, press the capture key halfway down and have it automatically focus. I would never have expected that ability in a camera phone (frankly, I never expected to see the kind of quality that has been consistent throughout my use of this device). The voice quality is terrific. I have no question that there was some serious effort placed into the design of the phone and the electronics that control it. I have been really pleased with the quality of the sound and the ability to hear each call clearly. For me, that is particularly important because of hearing issues. The volume and clarity at virtually every signal strength has been exceptional…that makes me happy. I have enjoyed the conference call function which has been very easy to activate (and some what fun to utilize). The voice dialing feature is also very good. I have over 150 contacts so it would have been a problem if I had to train each one. The voice system supports enhanced voice commands which are not dependent on your voice but rather the device creates a voice tag for your entries in contacts. It appears, as you use it more, that the device seems to recognize the voice commands better. I have liked that feature except when I have several numbers for a contact. I have yet to figure out how to get it to use other numbers that might be listed. There is a Video call feature but unfortunately I don’t have the ability to use it…that is a feature that I am really looking forward to using. Hopefully it will not be too long before that happens! As for other features, there are many…too many to review at this writing but suffice it to say that I keep seeing new features and have found their use easy to deal with. I didn’t expect to see too much in terms of an “office” experience but Nokia has provided some essential tools that are useful and important to maintain your ability to have a continued good feeling as you carry this device with you. The ability to take notes, have a To-Do list, a voice recorder, and a calculator are important. The ability to make unit conversions as in measurements or with different currencies is a neat tool to have but I never imagined that I could view my Word and Excel files…I thought that was very cool. I wish I could edit the documents but being able to view them is important. What I was able to do though was to pair my Think Outside Bluetooth Keyboard and could easily enter text into a note. At least if I wanted to have changes on a Word document, I could enter text easily on a note and then insert it at a later point in time. I have used the keyboard numerous times and have found it to be very convenient. I would like to have the ability to directly edit documents and hope that in future iteration it will be enabled. I guess I am fortunate to have a variety of devices and phones that I use as the spirit moves me. I am rarely without one of my iPAQs; I don’t think I could survive with out them especially my 4700 which has virtually everything I do on it. I would have never imagined that I would use a non-iPAQ much less a non-windows device. I have found that the experience with my Nokia to be a good one although I readily admit that the learning curve for me was a little harder than I expected. For the most part, I can easily find and do what I need to do but there are still those occasions when I want to do something special and I just can’t figure it out right away but it eventually comes. An example is the conferencing feature on the phone (I really like it). I was chatting the other day with a friend and I said for him to wait a second while I got someone else on the phone…it took me a couple of minutes. Of course his reaction was: “that was a long few seconds buddy!” The ability to keep my calendar and contacts always up to date with Outlook has been a breeze. Synching with the Nokia PC Suite is significantly faster and easier than Active Sync. How many times have you synched with active sync and wondered what changes were made…you don’t know. All of a sudden you see that there are 7 changes in your calendar and you don’t remember what they are. With the Nokia, you get to see what changes were made…that is very cool! To me, it was dealing with a high quality device that easily allowed me to perform the everyday functions I want in a smartphone plus a few added very neat features. $699.99 (without a plan) Extremely high quality product Weight … just a little heavy (but not enough to give up using the device) 4.8 out of 5 You can visit the Nokia site by clicking here to learn more about the Nokia N90 Phone where you just twist and shoot. This device is a superior phone, camera, and video-maker. The Carl Zeiss Optics make for crisp, bright images you can view, edit, print and share with others. Visit the Nokia Nseries N90 Blogger Relations Blog site where you can read what others are saying about the phone. You will find it very interesting! Here are some additional photo's that I took with the N-90 So what was this program about?
I was clear at the outset that I was an avid HP fan but that I was starting to break out of my shell and was looking at other manufacturers. Coupled with that, I was a Microsoft devotee. I indicated that I had little experience with the Symbian OS and frankly, had little desire to learn anything about it. After all, if it wasn’t Windows….it couldn’t be good. To my surprise, Andy’s reply was: “that is exactly why I would like you to look at it”. Nokia N-90 Impressions
Appearance
A combination of a high quality black and silver plastic housing accented with a shinny metal on the sides gave the casing an appearance of strength as well as a rich look. On the top of the flip, there was a small exterior screen surrounded by a mirrored chrome border. The screen is an active matrix and has 65,536 colors (128 x 128 pixels). The right side had a 5 function toggle and adjacent to it was a white push button for the camera. The left side had an input for power and a covered sync port. 
The keyboard has black keys with white numbers that are clearly visible during the day and light up perfectly at night. Besides the typical 12 key array, there are 7 additional keys and a five way toggle button. The additional keys are for left and right selection of pre-selected functions, making a call, end call/closing applications, number/symbol/dictionary selector, clear key, and a main menu key. Functions vary according to the operation mode but all are easily understood as you progress through the options available. 
Initial Connection
The Camera
The Phone
As much as I like the sound of the device when the phone rings and as much as I absolutely love the notification alarms, I am disappointed that I do not have the ability to have a vibrate mode. To me this is an absolute must have in a phone so it was a disappointment but I have begun to live without it…albeit painfully so. Vibration mode is so important to me that if I could only wish for one added feature, that would be it. Personalization
As with most devices, the ability to personalize it to your individual tastes makes it just that little extra bit nicer to use. The ability to change the pictures on both screens with my own personal pictures has made looking at the screens a very pleasant experience. Customizing the clock alarm tones, the phone ringtones, and changing the shortcuts that are assigned for the different presses of the scroll key and the two selection keys while in the standby mode make the device what I want it to be….I like that. Features
There are a host of features that make using this phone a great experience. I was particularly happy that setting up my Bluetooth headset was an absolutely painless experience. Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, and the Web are my most used options on a phone but with the added feature of a superior camera coupled with some cool software for editing; the Nokia Experience has been terrific! 
Overall Impressions
With all the devices I have, the fact that I have continued to use this device on almost a daily basis tells you something about it. I have no question that part of it is because it is such a well made device….absolute superior quality. It just feels right…it looks right…and it performs right. How does it compare in size with other devices on the market? You be the judge...I think its size is perfect for me. What I like even better is that when I have it open, I can easily rest it on my shoulder and use my hands for a task...something you just can not due with smaller devices. 
There are so many different devices on the market, each designed to meet specific needs of the intended user. The Nokia N-90 is certainly a device that fits a special niche but I would suggest that that niche is a rather large one. The ability to make calls easily and clearly, check and send email, surf the net for that special piece of information you are looking for and to take high quality pictures and videos meets the needs of a large audience. What is the Nokia Experience?
The Nokia Experience has been very cool journey into a whole new world! 
Cost:
(Reviewers comment: Price will vary according to plan. With rebates, it should be somewhere in the $400.00+ range) Pros:
Very “cool” flip/twist transforming design
Outstanding screen resolution
Carl Zeiss Optics (creating outstanding pictures and video)
Audio from speaker is surprisingly good 
Cons:
No vibrating mode
Will not play WMA files
Bluetooth synching difficult Rating:
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Probably the best kept secret in electronics history, this new "home computer" will definitely set the standard. Originally scheduled to arrive in late 2004, production was held off to incorporate Vista and the latest wireless technologies available for the home user as well the enterprise.
We have been fortunate to get a sneak peek picture....
OK..OK, so this is really not what you were expecting but I thought I'd share it with you. You see, the very first magazine I ever read was Popular Mechanics...oh so many years ago. My Dad always had PM magazines and we would look and dream about the neat things they had each month.
As I was browsing the PM Archives: COMPUTERS/INTERNET section today, I saw the following PM prediction:
It brought back memories of a Picture from a 1954 Popular Mechanics Magazine
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Sometimes we are NOT mobile and we want (and need) an extraordinary sound experience while at home....this looks very cool!
Logitech introduced the Logitech(R) Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System, the newest member of Logitech's line of Advanced Peripherals, featuring a groundbreaking design that will change how people think about and use PC speakers. With built-in touch-sensitive controls and a backlighted display that shows digital-music track information, a clock, volume and more, these trophy speakers are meant to be touched and seen -- in addition to filling a room with studio-quality sound.
"Until now, PC speakers have simply delivered sound," said Jef Holove, Logitech's vice president of product marketing for audio. "The Z-10 speakers aim to incite more of the senses -- sight, touch and sound -- with their media display, touch-sensitive controls and premium audio. And beyond that, these speakers are simply stunning, adding a level of design sophistication to their breakthrough digital music capabilities."
The past few years have witnessed the explosion of digital music. The use of Internet radio has also spiked noticeably. According to a recent worldwide survey by analyst firm Parks Associates, 40 percent of online households play music files on their PC and 33 percent listen to Internet radio streams. The Z-10 speakers reflect the growing importance of the PC as a hub for digital music, and the accompanying value of superior speakers to complete the experience. The speaker satellites' polished acrylic faces offer clean, minimalist facades accented by the digital display and each speaker's two metal mesh grills. Perfect for use with either a desktop PC or notebook PC, the powerful speakers deliver rich audio without using a separate space-consuming subwoofer.
By putting touch-sensitive controls on the face of the Z-10 speakers, Logitech has eliminated the need for people to toggle between applications to control their music on their computer monitor. People can continue to work or surf the Web, or even turn their monitor off and use the integrated speaker controls to adjust volume, treble and bass, and navigate music tracks with play, pause, skip forward and back buttons -- just as they would with a portable music player or a traditional stereo system. Using USB technology and sophisticated software, the speakers can display track information from popular media players, including iTunes(R), Windows Media(R) Player, Winamp, and Musicmatch(R). The digital display also reveals a clock, volume levels and other system information from the PC.
The Logitech Z-10 speakers also have four Internet radio preset buttons located on the speakers' touch sensitive panel. When touched, the convenient preset buttons let users quickly save and recall their favorite Internet radio stations and playlists.
With integrated 1-inch tweeters and 3-inch woofers on each satellite, the Logitech Z-10 speakers offer a full range of clear, rich audio with amazing bass for their compact size. The built-in amplifier splits the high and low frequencies -- called bi-amplification -- directing the high-range signals to the tweeters and the low-range signals to the woofers -- an approach that's typically used only in performance home-theater speakers.
Taking up minimal space -- each satellite is 9.7-inches tall, 4.5-inches wide and 4.7-inches deep -- the Z-10 speakers make an elegant addition to a desk, tabletop, or any other place where people might use a PC. A single USB cable provides both a digital audio signal and the information for the LCD, making it very easy to set up. The speakers also include a convenient headphone jack that enables private listening, and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input that can connect to MP3 players or other audio devices.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System will be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September. Its suggested retail price in the U.S. is $149.99. More information about the Z-10 speakers is available at the Advanced Peripherals section of Logitech's Web site, http://www.logitech.com/advanced.
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New Google Apps for Your Domain Available Now for Easy Email, Calendaring, and More
Google Inc. announced the launch of Google Apps for Your Domain (http://www.google.com/a), a set of hosted applications for organizations that want to provide high quality communications tools to their users without the hassle of installing and maintaining software or hardware.
In addition to customizing the user interface with their own branding and color scheme, organizations can tailor the service to their needs by mixing and matching the email, messaging, calendaring and other tools offered through Google Apps for Your Domain. Over time, Google will offer versions of Google Apps for Your Domain that are oriented toward the needs of a variety of organizations, from family websites and community groups to non-profits and small businesses, as well as universities, large enterprises, and ISPs.
Google Apps for Your Domain, an expansion of the Gmail for Your Domain service that launched in February 2006, currently includes Gmail web email, the Google Talk instant messaging and voice calling service, collaborative calendaring through Google Calendar, and web page design, publishing and hosting via Google Page Creator. Domain administrators use a simple web-based control panel to manage their user account list, set up aliases and distribution lists, and enable the services they want for their domain. End users with accounts that have been set up by their administrator simply browse to customized login pages on any web-connected computer. The service scales easily to accommodate growing user bases and storage needs while drastically reducing maintenance costs.
Google will provide organizations with two choices of service.
-- A standard edition of Google Apps for Your Domain is available today as a beta product without cost to domain administrators or end users. Key features include 2 gigabytes of email storage for each user, easy to use customization tools, and help for administrators via email or an online help center. Furthermore, organizations that sign up during the beta period will not ever have to pay for users accepted during that period (provided Google continues to offer the service).
-- A premium version of the product is being developed for organizations with more advanced needs. More information, including details on pricing, will be available soon.
"Organizations of all sizes face a common challenge of helping their users communicate and share information more effectively," said Dave Girouard, vice president and general manager, enterprise, at Google. "A hosted service like Google Apps for Your Domain eliminates many of the expenses and hassles of maintaining a communications infrastructure, which is welcome relief for many small business owners and IT staffers. Organizations can let Google be the experts in delivering high quality email, messaging, and other web-based services while they focus on the needs of their users and their day-to-day business."
As a hosted service, Google Apps for Your Domain is available worldwide, though the control panel for domain administrators is currently available only in US-English. Google is currently working to make the service available to administrators in additional languages. (Individual products offered through the Google Apps for Your Domain service, such as Gmail and Google Talk, are already available in a variety of languages for end users.) Domain administrators and IT managers can visit www.google.com/a to learn more and to register for the product.
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A short time ago, A good friend of mine did a great review on the Boog Python XL backpack. I thought it was a terrific review and it needed a wider audience to see it. So with his permission, I have posted it here for all to see. If you are looking for a new "tote", then this backpack should be a strong consideration.
Boog Python XL
By David Matson (aka Elrendhel)
August 27, 2006
Developer/Vender: Booq LLC
Price: $219.00 -$279.00
Booq offers a Premium Quality Backpack for Larger Laptops!
Introduction
I recently decided to purchase a new laptop system in order to keep up with my work load. I was focusing on purchasing a larger 17” system, and it was evident to me that any laptop that I intended to buy would not fit into my existing laptop bag. So before my purchase, I began shopping around for a laptop bag that would perfectly fit my new laptop.
Unfortunately, there are decidedly fewer laptop carrier bags or cases that are specifically designed for the newer 17” laptop form factor, and even fewer again if your system is of a “widescreen” variety. Some basic research indicated that while you could certainly drop a fair amount of money (anywhere from $50 to $300) into any number of premium bags for a laptop, the bulk of them had no justifiable reason to be labeled premium: the product quality did not seem top-notch; warranties were very limited or non-existent; flimsy or questionable construction; color/design (aesthetics) were all wrong for my personality, etc. While I did find a few premium carriers that would fit my 17” widescreen laptop, the list was small. However, I was able to narrow my search down to one product rather quickly, because only one product manufacturer made a carrier that fit all of my needs: 1.) Premium quality: I wanted a backpack that would last, and had an excellent warranty to back it up! 2.) Form Factor: For my personal needs, a backpack format would work best. I needed one that was compact in size, yet full of pockets for storage! 3.) Aesthetic quality: The backpack needed to do it’s job right, but it also needed to look good doing it! Overview The backpack is available for sale by itself, or as the major component in a “system” package, which also includes an additional sleeve (that you insert your laptop into prior to insertion into the backpack), as well as an Anaconda 5 accessory case for your iPAQ or cell phone. I do not intend to be hard enough on my backpack (and the laptop inside) to warrant the use of a second layer of padding for the laptop. Additionally, I don’t relish the idea of removing my laptop from two different enclosures when I need it, so I decided to pass on the “system” version of the Python XL, opting instead for the Python XL backpack by itself. Product Claims There are two choices for the user; either buy the Python XL by itself, or as part of a package deal called a “System”: Python XL alone: “New! Large-capacity laptop backpack for your 17" MacBook Pro, PowerBook, or PC laptop. Rugged, large-scale performance and virtually unlimited storage options come standard.” Python XL [System]: “The System includes the Python XL, a sleeve of choice, and the new Anaconda 5 accessory case. The complete large-capacity laptop backpack solution for your 17" MacBook Pro, PowerBook, or PC laptop. Rugged, large-scale performance and virtually unlimited storage options come standard.” Premium Quality: The Python series is made from only the highest grade materials, a claim that is readily confirmed when you pick up the bag and see it’s solid construction, and feel the ruggedness of it’s rigid frame construction. Weighing-in at 5.4 lbs, it’s not light, but the extra padding and extra material used for all those extra pockets is well worth the extra weight. Here are just a few of my observations on the quality of this product. I would agree that this is an extremely fair set of policies, based on the main fact that the high-quality of their product design, materials, and construction greatly reduces the likelihood of a defect in workmanship occurring in the first place. Booq rarely gets a return, so of course they want to hear about it if you actually find a defect! A Few Words on Pockets! One of the first things I observed about this backpack was the sheer number of pockets that it contains. I’m a very tech-oriented guy, with a lot of gadgets, but I actually ran out of stuff to put in this bag!! The Main Laptop pocket measures approximately 17” high, by 12.25” wide, by 2” deep, which is more than sufficient room to house most any 17” laptop (widescreen format or a regular 17” format). This pocket has a rigid inner framing that allows the bag to maintain a straight appearance, even when the pack is fully loaded. The siding of this special pocket is lined with a scratch-resistant fabric in order to provide your laptop with the best possible care it can get. The padding that provides the buffer-zone and safe harbor for your valuable laptop is approximately half an inch on each side, top, and bottom of this pocket. This padding is visible in the screen shot to the right, just to the right of the laptop. The front and back of the laptop compartment is also protected by almost a half-inch of padding. Main User pocket: The Back Flap Interior: On the inside of the back flap alone, there are two pencil pockets (2” by 6”) with fold down flaps that Velcro shut, a mesh net towards the bottom (6” high by 8” across the lip), a quick-release holder for keys, and a pocket with additional scratch resistant fabric, perfect for your more fragile equipment. This back flap is anchored to the sides of the backpack by a fan-fold, which adds to the stability of the backpack, and assures that the hinge-point of the flap will not absorb all of the stress that a typical hinge receives. On the exterior of this flap is a quick access zipper to the top contents of the main user pocket, as well as two side pockets with curved zipper openings, about 12” high and about 5” wide. The Main User Pocket Interior: On the interior of the main user pocket, there are two side-by-side expandable pockets (the left 5” across by 6.5” high, the right pocket is 6.5” across by 8” high) with fold-down flaps that Velcro shut, and a larger expandable pocket below that measures approximately 11” across and about 8.5” high, also with a fold-down flap that Velcro shut. Behind this larger covered pocket is an open pocket, which measures 14” across and about 10” high. Exterior Pockets: On the sides of the backpack there is a cable storage enclosure (one on each side of the backpack), each measuring 12” high by 5” wide by 2” deep, and are zipper-sealed along the perimeter. On the exterior of each enclosure is an open sleeve pocket that is 8” high by 5” wide. Introducing, the ECTO! I have saved the best for last. The ECTO is a removable bag that attaches to the back of the backpack by way of two quick-release clips. This bag unzips along it’s perimeter, and unfolds open like a clamshell. On one side there are two padded pockets, one a 3” by 8” covered pocket (with Velcro shut), the other a 2” by 8” covered pocket (also with Velcro shut), as well as an uncovered pocket 8” by 8”. The other side contains three open access pockets stacked on top of each other (such that one full pocket will make it harder to fill the remaining two pockets), as well three pencil slots. The exterior of the Ecto has a zippered pocket in the front, which measures 8” across and 8” high, and contains extra padding. There is another pocket on the back which is also padded, but does not have a zipper, and closes securely by way of a Velcro latch. The Ecto also comes with a removable shoulder strap, in case you prefer to carry the Ecto by itself. But how well does it fit? The Booq website warns that the backpack might not be for everyone, and I can understand this from the aspect that its unloaded weight is about 5.4 lbs, and that it is a rather large backpack. However, I found the backpack to be perfectly sized, considering that it’s job is to hold a 17” widescreen laptop. I felt that the designers did a wonderful job utilizing the existing footprint by providing as many pockets and extras as they could. The backpack fits well on my right shoulder for short distance travel (from the house to the car), and across both shoulders for longer distance travel (a ten minute walk from work to a restuarant for lunch, as well as a two hour geo-cache hike). The weight of the Backpack itself was not really a consideration for me, since the stuff I carried in the backpack far outweighed the backpack itself. The shoulder straps were well-padded and felt very comfortable, even on the longer distance journeys. The rigid construction of the backpack, in addition to the padding between the wearer and the laptop compartment did a wonderful job of distributing the overall weight of the backpack across my back, so that I was not fatigued prematurely. Of course, for extra short trips, there is a padded hand-hold for carrying your backpack like a book bag. I found this handle very comfortable for short distance moves, or for just turning the bag around. Aesthetic Quality In fact, I received several compliments from friends and co-workers over the ingenuity of the design, and several more over the quality of the materials used in making the product. All were interested in watching me open the backup and show-off all the pockets that I had managed to utilize, and most were quite surprised when they saw how many pockets were available, even after I had utilized as many as possible. A word on Security There is also a down-side to having a cool looking premium product, and that would be the obvious prospect of theft. One of my bigger considerations with regards to laptop security is that if you intend to buy a case for a laptop, it should not necessarily LOOK like it’s holding a valuable laptop inside it. Less than two of ten seasoned IT friends and coworkers that I spoke to about this bag even suspected that it contained my $1500 laptop. None suspected that it also contained my cell phone and iPAQ PDA. This helped to reassure me that an average person would be less likely to recognize the bag’s true purpose. Having a laptop carrier that does not look like a laptop carrier is an excellent way to help ensure the security of your property. Of course this only helps ensure the security of your devices, it does not guarantee their security. There is no substitute for using common sense, and maintaining a security-based mindset. Company Name: Booq LLC Company Address: 360 Adams Street Sierra Madre CA 91024 Company Tel#: 626-836-9365 Company Website: www.booqbags.com Product Cost: $219 for Python XL alone, or $279 for the Python XL System.
Enter the Python XL by Booq, which met all of my initial requirements right off the top!
The basic fabric is a weather-resistant ballistic nylon, which is probably the best single indicator that this product is going to last a very long time. 
Main Laptop pocket: 
This pocket is a little bigger, measuring in at 17” high, about 14” wide, and about 3” deep. 
On the outside of the backpack (in the padded back of the backpack) there is a single zippered pocket, which opens on the left-side of the pack as you face it, and measures 11” high by 12” wide, and is well suited to holding paperwork or other documentation. The zipper is tucked into the padding of the backpack so that the zipper is not felt while being worn. 
I really enjoy owning a backpack that fits my style and compliments my personality. Booq’s use of a single color (jet black) throughout the entire design works well for me, as I have never liked multicolor or multi-tone color systems. A single color allows your eyes to wander along whatever lines that catch your eye. I should mention that the booq logo is orange and does tend to attract attention, but I found it entirely easy to ignore this attention-getter after only a short time. I like the fact that from a distance, the backpack looks like any other. But up close and personal, you start to see the design elements that make this backpack totally unique. And it’s only when you open it up that you start to feel a sincere appreciation for all the time the Booq engineers spent designing this backpack. Conclusion
This backpack is an incredible product, one that has managed to earn a perfect 5 out of 5, in my humble opinion. The quality is absolutely first rate, and the price, while higher than average, is certainly understandable for such a premium quality product. The number of pockets provides even the most battle-hardened road warrior with plenty of options.
For those users who only need a laptop bag for a 15” or smaller Laptop, but prefer the benefits of the Python Series, Booq also sells the smaller Python XM, which has as many pockets as the XL, lacks the Ecto bag, and costs a bit less at $189 (or $239 for the System).
PROs
· Premium Quality construction using 1680D ballistic nylon.
· Large number of pockets will suit most needs.
· The ECTO is removable and has its own shoulder strap.
· Rigid Frame construction ensures less stress is placed on the laptop.
· Most pockets are closable by way of a Velcro latch.
· Some pockets were designed with extra neoprene padding for sensitive equipment.
· All Zippers are water proof.
· The overall Ruggedness of the product is first rate!
· If you buy the System, the included sleeve doubles the laptop padding.
· If you buy the System, the included Anaconda-5 will protect the average-sized cell phone or iPOD, but is not quite wide enough to shelter a PDA cell phone.
CONs
· Price may be high for some consumers, but the premium quality is worth it!
· The Booq website itself warns that “the Python XL might not be for everyone”. The manufacturer wants the potential buyer to understand that this is a large backpack, it has to be in order to carry a 17” laptop. However, I found the size issue to be a moot point, and found the backpack itself to be perfectly manageable.
The Specifics
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The “boys” are back and they are terrific! Another 1st class show covering a myriad of topics. Kudos to HP warranty service, James had to return to using his 5” Sony on a short-term basis, as well as a theoretical discussion on the ability to tether Palm Treos to Tablets (which of course none of us would ever do).
You can find show #27 here.
.....and I got GREAT news today from Engadget!
XM lovers rejoice! The FCC has finally determined that three XM radios with FM transmitters are in the clear. XM had to cease production back in late May to give time to the Feds to check out its products.
I have been waiting to upgrade to a new XM Radio and with this announcement, I now know I'll be getting my new XM Radio soon....so now the question is....which one? Ah...I already know which one I want...I think!
Well if you do then Ed Hardy has a few tips for you. In part,Ed had the following to say:
No matter what type of mobile device you have, there's a fairly simple step you can take that will have a noticeable effect on how quickly web pages load -- at least for some people. All you have to do is change the DNS server your web browser is using.
This only takes a moment, and can decrease the time it takes many devices to start loading all web pages.
You can read Ed's article here
ASUS Introduces R2H Ultra-Mobile PC for the New Mobile Computing Era
7-inch LCD touch screen with handwritten input support and solid security protection - The R2H offers full PC functions and more!
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of high-performance notebook computers, today unveils the latest R2H Ultra-Mobile PC. With built-in high-resolution webcam, incorporated global positioning system (GPS) and biometric fingerprint authentication, the 7-inch ultra compact R2H is designed to fulfill the increasing need for an all-in-one mobile device that enables professionals to stay connected, productive and secured on the go.
R2H Specifications
For more info, visit Asus
Source: Mobility Site
Zune is coming soon or at least that's the speculation since the filing appeared at the FCC site. Frankly, I'm just not impressed with the look but the features - they look very promising.
Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, today announced that football fans need to look no further than their wireless phone for an amazing line-up of pigskin-themed offerings, which includes bringing ESPN Radio Plus, CBS Sportsline’s Fantasy Football Companion and much more to its customers.
...then who's fault is it then? That was my question today to my provider from around 9am to around 3pm. Server maintenance...it will be an hour. Oh, we are dealing with another company that services the internet. It's an internet issue....and on and on and on. 
The only problem with an iPOD or any MP3 player for that matter is that you need to have a means of listening to them. Most folks use a headset, others use a desktop plug in speaker system and many use both. But what do you do when you are "on the road" and just don't want a headset stuck in your ear?
Akihabara news had a "neatsy" set of speakers for your iPOD that you might want to check out.
For me, Experiencing Mobility is experiencing the outdoors. I enjoy being outside experiencing the wonders of nature and somehow I try to combine all my technology with it. You always find me with a PDA in one pocket and a knife in another. Well, it appears as if Wenger, makers of the Swiss Army Knife, wants us to throw away all of our knives and miscellaneous contraptions we might carry as we Experience Mobility.
They have introduced a huge Swiss Army knife, which includes every tool the company makes. Wenger is calling the contraption “Giant Knife Version 1.0.” It debuted with all 85 features and can perform hundreds of functions but this version does NOT include a PDA.
Microsoft has a GREAT training that will help you give your e-mail messages a professional polish or personal style. Learn how to create and manage e-mail signatures using Microsoft Outlook by taking a short training.
GOALS
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Create your own great-looking signatures.
- Assign a signature to a message.
- Switch to a different signature while writing a message.
- Use different signatures for different e-mail accounts.
This course includes:
- 3 self-paced lessons and 3 practice sessions for hands-on experience.
- A short test at the end of each lesson; tests are not scored.
- A Quick Reference Card you can take away from the course.
It takes about 30 minutes and will help you get that signature that is just right for you! Click here to take the training.
We spend a lot of time using a mouse and surprisingly a recent study revealed that people spin their mouse's scroll wheel approximately 26 feet in an eight-hour day. I've been wondering why I've been experiencing a little pain in my forearm.
Logitech just might have a cure to ease the pain and they definitely have a new mouse that will greatly enhance my ability to Experience Mobility. Today, they introduced two advanced mice that transform the experience of finding and manipulating the vast amount of digital content on a person's computer or on the Web.
From Logitech:
Both mice feature hyper-fast scrolling with a revolutionary alloy wheel -- the MicroGear(TM) Precision Scroll Wheel -- that spins freely for up to seven seconds, spanning hundreds of pages with a single flick of the finger and setting a new benchmark in scrolling efficiency. Computer navigation with these mice is also enhanced with an innovative One-Touch(TM) Search feature that allows people to select a word or phrase on a Web page or in a document and, with a single click, view Internet search results on that subject. And with their ergonomic designs, the new mice offer a level of comfort that is almost forgettable -- they become a nearly imperceptible extension of the hand.
More information about both new entries (the MX Revolution and VX Revolution) is available at www.logitech.com/revolution.
Cell Phone Users Can Search for Favorite Programs, Channels and Local Listings While On-the-Go
TV Guide Mobile Entertainment, Inc. and 4INFO, Inc. announced today that they have partnered to bring TV listings direct to cell phones. Resulting from this partnership and available immediately, cell phone users will now have the ability to quickly search for channel listings, specific television programming listings, and time-based programming from any mobile phone via SMS or WAP. The service is available to all mobile phone users regardless of carrier, and will allow TV fans to easily locate air dates, times, and channels for their favorite programming while out of town, or just on the go.
"At TV Guide, we understand just how passionate fans are about their television shows," said Rich Cusick, senior vice president and general manager, Digital Media, Gemstar-TV Guide International. "With this new listings offering, TV Guide and 4INFO are providing consumers unprecedented ease of access to the information they want and need about their favorite shows, wherever and whenever. 4INFO is revolutionizing the feature set available to cell phone users and is an ideal partner to help extend the reach of the TV Guide brand in the increasingly popular wireless content market."
"We are delighted to partner with TV Guide and deliver their content over our powerful and intuitive mobile search platform," stated Zaw Thet, CEO of 4INFO, Inc. "With over 200 million mobile phone users in the market, and 98 percent of the US watching television, there is a growing demand for entertainment-driven information while on the go. While bringing an interactive search service to viewers, we also create a new advertising medium for show promotion and targeted relationship marketing."
The TV Guide mobile product allows viewers to look up television channels and show times based on regional or local service providers. The reply to an initial query uses 4INFO's menu-based system to help a user select from a list of television service providers generated by the initial stated location. This location is then used as a default for subsequent searches. Once a provider has been selected, program matches are returned with airdate and channel. Specific programs can be searched further to locate future airdates. For channel searches, the local channel number is displayed for a given call sign and location.
Viewers can send a text message to 4INFO (44636) or search on 4INFO's WAP site (http://wap.4INFO.net) by using the "tv" indicator and the following syntax:
For television show time and channel information, use:
- "tv" + SHOW + LOCATION (city or Zip)
- Example query: "tv project runway 94107"
- Example result:
Project Runway
08/12,1:30AM BRAVO 48
08/12,2:30AM BRAVO 48
08/12,3:30AM BRAVO 48
08/12,4PM BRAVO 48
08/12,5PM BRAVO 48
To identify a channel number for a particular network, use:
- "tv" + NETWORK SIGN + LOCATION (city or Zip)
- Example query: "tv cbs 94107"
- Example result:
Comcast Cable:
KPIX 5
KPIX-DT 705
Direct Digital St. Francis Place-San Fra:
KPIX 5
About Gemstar-TV Guide
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: GMST) is a leading media, entertainment and technology company that develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and entertainment needs of consumers worldwide. The Company's businesses include: television media and publishing properties; interactive program guide services and products; and technology and intellectual property licensing. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.gemstartvguide.com.
About 4INFO
4INFO, Inc. (www.4INFO.net ), the leading mobile search service, enables the search, discovery, and delivery of information and content to a mobile phone. 4INFO's comprehensive suite of mobile services (Text Message Search to 44636, Mobile Web at http://wap.4INFO.net, and Text Alerts) provides access to business listings, sports scores, fantasy sports stats, weather, flight information, movie times, horoscopes, hotspot locations, news, stock quotes, hotel reservations, package tracking, and mobile downloads. The services are available free of charge to users on all major U.S. carriers. 4INFO's investment partners include U.S. Venture Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Gannett Company, Inc. 4INFO is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.
Check this out....and I was looking to replace my portable barbeque....hmmm, maybe I can adapt my new Motion LS800 as I try to Experience Mobility.
USB Powered BBQ ... Wtf?
This is one hell of a mod. Using 30 USB ports spread out over five USB PCI cards, this barbeque was created. The PC is still functional, too.
It looks like they are cooking a piece of shaved steak....might take a long time to cook enough for a sandwich. Anyway, click on the link and you can see a video of it actually working!
You need to check this out...this is very very slick!
Synaptics, in partnership with industrial design studio Pilotfish, collaborated in the design of the next-generation phone concept, Onyx. Enabled through Synaptics clear, capacitive sensing technology, Onyx illustrates the future of mobile communications by combining an intelligent and adaptive user interface with sleek industrial design and next-generation user interaction design.
Why Onyx?
The focus of the Onyx project was to illustrate how Synaptics' revolutionary clear capacitive touch screen can push design and interaction boundaries through collaborative design. By combining Synaptics enabling technology, interaction design proficiency and concept prototyping capabilities with Pilotfish's user interface and industrial design expertise, the Onyx concept illustrates what is possible when a thoughtful approach is used to incorporate new technology in the mobile environment.
Interaction Design
The Onyx concept acts as a remote for your life. And because life is activity based, not application based, the concept illustrates how applications such as phone, GPS, music, teleconference and calendar events can work simultaneously. The Onyx concept does not base its experience on treating applications as separate windows or entities that work in isolation. Rather, the Onyx concept seamlessly integrates functions into activity based experiences.
Synaptics Capacitive Sensing
The Onyx concept is enabled through Synaptics ClearPad technology, a new capability under development within Synaptics. ClearPad is a thin, high resolution capacitive touch screen that can be placed over any viewable surface for finger input. ClearPad enables a dynamic and adaptive user interface that eliminates the need for mechanical buttons on handheld devices. This allows mobile designers to increase LCD size to support the content and functionality available for today�s handheld devices. Additionally, because ClearPad is solid state, it can be curved and mounted beneath plastics, offering mobile designers an opportunity to create sleek and stylized industrial designs.
ClearPad is based on Synaptics' proprietary sensing technology, and will offer unique capabilities such as two finger input, proximity sensing, text entry and high resolution finger input that can dramatically improve and enhance the user experience with a touch screen.
Where can I get Onyx?
The Onyx concept is purely a concept platform designed to encourage discussion within the mobile community. Onyx will not be launched by Synaptics or any mobile phone OEMs. The enabling capacitive ClearPad technology is expected to be productized and available to OEMs by the end of the year.
Source: Engadget article by Peter Rojas
Click read more below to learn a little more about Onyx
If you wander over to the Club i-mate site, you will find the JASJAM listed and it has some very neat specs. For those of you that have a desire to have a device that has that little bitt extra, this could be the one for you (and me). A terrific full color screen, a slider keyboard and full complement of functionality....this device may well set a new standard!
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Special thanks to Darius Wey over at Pocket PC Thoughts for finding this tidbit. Take a minute and join in the discussion over there by clicking the link above.
Chris over at MobilitySite has posted a nice review on the Motorola Q. Take a minute to see what his thoughts were on this "hot" device. In part, he had the following to say:
The Q was to bring something the equation that the others were lacking for my taste, an easier input method. The Motorola Q has a keyboard and should eliminate one of my biggest complaints about the Smartphones, T9 input.
Mobile Whack has brought a comparison of the Palm Treo 700w and the Palm Treo 700wx video online!
As our follow-up and coverage of the new Sprint version Treo700wx continues here is an actual video comparison of the Verizon 700w and Sprint devices... The 700 wx seems a little brighter in its display, with quicker response, and that's aside from its markable double memory boost.
Source: MobilitySite
Sony has released some new images of the its PlayStation 3 which showcase the styling differences between the 20GB and 60GB versions of the console. Due to launch on November 17, make sure you save your pennies.... a price tag of $499 and $599.
With record prices at the pump and the promise of more traffic on the roads as summer vacations come to an end, Verizon Wireless is highlighting several mobile services that help workers commute more efficiently during their morning and evening drives.
Services such as VZ Navigator(SM), FuelFinder and TXT Traffic Alerts can help customers locate an unfamiliar destination, a nearby gas station with the best prices and avoid traffic congestion while on the road. For workers with flexible work arrangements who can avoid traffic and expensive fuel costs altogether by telecommuting, BroadbandAccess from Verizon Wireless securely connects to the Internet at broadband speeds, providing a convenient way to conduct business from the comfort of their homes, in coffee shops, at airports, and allows true mobility, rather than having to find a single "spot."
With more traffic on the roads and the rising cost of fuel, commuters want services that can help them get the most out of a tank of gas. Services like VZ Navigator, FuelFinder and TXT Traffic Alerts from Verizon Wireless can help our customers make their commutes more efficient.
VZ Navigator
VZ Navigator uses Location Based Services (LBS), including mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest (like ATMs, restaurants and gas stations) so customers can find their way to meetings at new destinations quickly and easily. With VZ Navigator, customers see a map of their current location, with directions leading to a selected address, and hear turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to any location in the U.S. VZ Navigator functions as an advanced navigation system on a wireless phone, but only costs a fraction of the price of vehicle-installed GPS devices and systems -- perfect for customers who are constantly on-the-go.
VZ Navigator is available in the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It Now® virtual store for $9.99 for unlimited monthly access or $2.99 for 24- hour use. Through September 19, customers can download a free 30-day trial of VZ Navigator on select Get It Now-enabled phones. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.
FuelFinder
Verizon Wireless customers can use their mobile phones to find the best price for gas -- even before putting keys into the ignition. FuelFinder enables Verizon Wireless customers with Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable phones to search for the best deal on fuel by ZIP code, city or recent search, with regular updates on over 110,000 stations from coast to coast as often as every two hours. In addition, Verizon Wireless customers can view an interactive color map on their phones that plots out FuelFinder's results and provides turn-by-turn directions to any selected gas station. FuelFinder is available on Mobile Web 2.0-capable phones for $1.99 monthly access. Mobile Web 2.0 is available for $5.00 monthly access, plus airtime and can be self-provisioned, eliminating the need for Verizon Wireless customers to call customer service or visit a Verizon Wireless Communication Store to sign up for the service. Customers simply register for Mobile Web 2.0 on their Mobile Web-capable handset and gain access to information and content right from their wireless handsets.
TXT Traffic Alert Service
Commuters using the Verizon Wireless TXT Traffic Alert Service can choose their preferred routes and designate which times of the day they would like to receive traffic update alerts, while saving time, fuel costs and overall frustration while staying informed of changing traffic information. Customers can register for TXT Traffic Alerts by visiting www.vtext.com, Verizon Wireless' TXT Messaging companion Web site, and selecting which traffic alerts they wish to receive. There is no charge to set up alerts, but standard TXT Messaging rates apply for TXT Traffic Alerts received.
BroadbandAccess and BroadbandAccess Connect
Verizon Wireless' nationally recognized BroadbandAccess service allows customers to connect wirelessly to the Internet, their corporate intranet and e-mail at broadband speeds while away from the office, making it a great option for commuters that want to avoid the road and work remotely. Available for use with a PC Card or with select wireless phones when used as a modem, BroadbandAccess is rapidly becoming the standard for wireless connectivity in the business world and offers another option for customers who view office mobility and speed as a competitive advantage for their business. BroadbandAccess delivers average connection speeds of 400 to 700 kilobits per second, helping customers stay in touch with co-workers, customers and business partners and is available for use with several PC Cards.
BroadbandAccess Connect delivers the same speeds as Verizon Wireless' award-winning BroadbandAccess service, but uses a simple cable connection from a wireless phone to a laptop, providing a cost-effective solution for customers who do not want to purchase a separate PC card to access the Internet from their laptop.
Customers with any monthly Verizon Wireless voice plan can receive unlimited BroadbandAccess for Internet browsing, e-mail and intranet access for an additional $59.99 monthly access. For non-voice customers, BroadbandAccess is available for $79.99 monthly access for unlimited use for Internet browsing, e-mail and intranet access.
Customers with BroadbandAccess Connect-capable phones select from three BroadbandAccess Connect pricing options:
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 54.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ - News) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD - News News). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
First it's FREE...then you had to pay...Now it's FREE again!What ever the reason for the change, Sling Media is now offering the Mobile TV software for free. Of course, that does not help those of you that already paid.... Customers who buy and register a Slingbox between August 15, 2006 and September 16, 2006 will receive a free registration key for either SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC or the just released version of SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Smartphone, a $29.99 value! Sling Media, Inc., a digital lifestyle products company, today announced that its SlingPlayer™ Mobile TV software is free, for a limited time, to new Slingbox™ owners who buy and register their Slingbox between August 15, 2006 and September 16, 2006. A $29.99 value, SlingPlayer Mobile is a software package that gives Slingbox owners the ability to watch and control their home TV from any network-enabled mobile phone or handheld computer (PDA) powered by Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system. Sling Media also released its latest version of SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Smartphone software today furthering the company’s commitment to extending the living room TV experience on a broad range of the most popular devices on the market. The limited time free SlingPlayer Mobile offer is valid for both versions of Sling Media’s SlingPlayer Mobile software. A full list of compatible handhelds and smartphones can be found at www.slingmedia.com/mobile. “We are very excited to announce the final version of our SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Smartphone software, which turns devices like the Motorola Q into a personal TV,” said Blake Krikorian, Sling Media co-founder and CEO. “It’s a two for one deal – buy a Slingbox and not only have the ability to watch and control your home TV on your computer anytime, anywhere, but also watch and control it on some of the hottest mobile phones and handheld computers on the market.” SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Smartphones software is compatible with devices that run Microsoft's Windows Mobile Smartphone Edition version 5.0, including the popular Motorola Q, T-Mobile SDA and the iMate SP5m. SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC is compatible with devices that run Windows Mobile Pocket PC 5.0 and 2003 Second Edition such as the Cingular 8125, Palm Treo 700w, PPC 6700, T-Mobile MDA and a number of popular handheld computers including the HP iPAQ and Dell Axim. SlingPlayer Mobile supports any type of Internet connection on mobile devices, including 3G cellular services such as EV-DO or UMTS, WiFi, USB or Bluetooth-based connections. Customers should check with their wireless carrier on available data plans in your area. SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC and Windows Smartphone are available today as a free 30-day trial download from Sling Media's web site, www.slingmedia.com/mobile. New Slingbox owners who buy and register their Slingbox between August 15, 2006 and September 16, 2006 will receive a free registration code for the SlingPlayer Mobile software. There are no monthly or recurring charges for the use of the software. To take advantage of this offer, new Slingbox customers must register their Slingbox after purchase to receive a free SlingPlayer Mobile registration code. Information on registration can be found at http://www.slingmedia.com/us/support/registration.php. Complete TV Experience SlingPlayer Mobile gives consumers their entire home TV experience, including local channels, local sports teams, video on demand, pay per view, etc. Any program that you can watch on your sofa back home, you can now watch via your Windows Mobile-based device. In addition, SlingPlayer Mobile users can also control their home digital video recorder (DVR) to watch recorded shows, pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV, or even queue new recordings while on the road. About Sling Media
Sling Media, Inc. is a digital lifestyle products company creating a family of consumer electronics solutions that are a natural extension of today’s digital way of life. The first member of the Sling Media family is the award-winning Slingbox™, a device that allows consumers to access their living room television experience at any time, from any location, using a variety of different displays including laptops and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones. The Slingbox is available from leading retailers nationwide and through Sling Media’s own website. For more information on Sling Media or the Slingbox, visit www.slingmedia.com.
Stan Beer is reporting that Microsoft is ready to go with Vista incentives before January. In part, Stan said:
Two things are clear about the impending release of Windows Vista. One is that come hell or high water Microsoft intends to get the new operating system out the door in January 2007. The second is that Microsoft will be pulling out all stops to get Vista on desktops in January by offering free or at least heavily discounted upgrades to 2006 holiday season buyers.
Interesting article...
Source: iTWire - Microsoft ready to go with Vista incentives before January
Electric Pocket Limited released a new version of its legendary BugMe! for users of handheld devices based on Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Mobile Pocket PC platform.
BugMe! Mobile version 5.0 supports Windows Mobile 5.0, the latest version of the Pocket PC operating system, and leverages the capabilities of the newer models such as Palm Inc.’s Treo 700w, to provide users with more options for capturing and sharing notes, sketches and screen captures.
BugMe!, which is nearing its 10-year anniversary as the top note-taking and alarm application for mobile devices, has been updated significantly in this latest release. One of the most notable new features is the ability for users to use the photo picker feature and camera of Windows Mobile 5 devices to capture “screen shots” off their handheld, insert a handwritten or typed note onto the image, and then email the image to friends, family or co-workers.
“It is now extremely simple to snap a quick picture with your PDA’s camera, jot a note on it, and email it off to those who need a quick visual image to get the point you want to make,” said Iain Barclay, Electric Pocket’s co-founder and chief products officer.
Jotting quick notes and messaging them to friends electronically is one of the hottest trends in mobile technology, and BugMe! Mobile adds a visual element to mobile messaging by enabling users to quickly transmit notes, sketches and pictures via Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS).
When a short text message isn’t as effective as a picture or sketch, BugMe! Mobile makes electronic messaging much more effective and powerful—and fun to use.
About BugMe!
BugMe! has been one of the most widely downloaded applications for handheld computers since it was first released in 1997. With BugMe!, handheld computer users can take notes and capture information without having to learn the special characters used in handheld devices. Because BugMe! is so practical and easy to use, it is often cited as one of the most essential third-party applications for handhelds.
BugMe! Mobile retails for $19.95.
For more information, visit www.electricpocket.com.
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Kevin Tofel posted an article today stating that the Vista release schedule was confirmed publicly by Microsoft. In part, Kevin had the following in his post:
Interesting comments so click the source link below to read Kevin's post
Source: jkOnTheRun: Vista release schedule confirmed publicly by Microsoft
Belkin WiFi Skype Phone Review
Gizmodo has scored a nice Belkin WiFi phone and shares their review! Check it out.
The Belkin Skype WiFi phone is a phone that looks like your cell, but works only with Skype and only over WiFi. It's about the same size as a larger candybar style phone...maybe 125% as long, wide, and thick as a Sony Ericsson T610. We got our hands on one and ran it through our testing process to see if it lived up to its Skype hype.
Source: Exclusive Belkin WiFi Skype Phone Review - First Anywhere! - Gizmodo
Logitech today unveiled a new game controller with an innovative built-in fan-based cooling system, designed to keep the hands of gamers cool and dry -- even during intense competition. The Logitech(R) ChillStream(TM) controller for PC is the only new game controller to offer this exclusive, patented technology. 
The original Q1 did not seem to make it big so it looks as if they are going to try a new tactic...NO MOVING PARTS. That means the hard drive is gone in favor of a 32GB SSD. Not a bad idea....this could possibly add some new life into the Q1 but even though your data is going to be much more secure, will your pocketbook be empty?
Hold Off That Holiday Shopping A Bit! The price wars will be here soon!
Get a lot of email? Most of us do and being able to control it is essential if you want to keep your wits about you. 
Just Another Mobile Monday is a great place to visit to find a variety of interesting items that all relate to "Mobile Stuff". They have done some neat things over there so this is a MUST HAVE site to add to you RSS feeds. And if you have already added them to your feeds, you shoule be aware that in their continuing effort to improve the look and feel of their site, they have changed their feed.The easiest way to do that is:So you have not been there yet? Well, check out this link and see some of the neat items they are doing. They have a category called: 'Who Makes This Stuff' that is a collection of some awesome articles about the developers who write some of the leading applications for Windows Mobile.
Click on the ‘Entries RSS’ link towards the top of the left-hand sidebar
Use the ‘RSS Feed’ link or any of the buttons for Bloglines / NetVibes / other popular RSS readers and aggregators - located just below the Archives Calendar about halfway down the left sidebar
or, just copy and paste the feed URL - http://justanothermobilemonday.com/Wordpress/feed/ - into your preferred reader
Advanced Technology Meets International Standard for Secure Travel Documents 
If you do, then you can always find some very interesting items at the Windows Mobile Team Blog. All sorts of helpful tips are there to help your experience be just that much better.Touch: It’s not all that electric
The touch screen itself isn’t a very large drain on power. It’s similar to a button. When it’s not being pressed, it burns almost no power. When it is being pressed, it burns some, but not very much. There are much bigger fish to fry than the touch screen.
The touch screen’s big claim to fame when it comes to battery life is that it can cause other big power drainers to run. For instance, if you leave your PocketPC on and put it in your pocket, your pocket might touch the screen and cause the backlight to turn on. As you know from the previous article, turning on the backlight is huge.
Most people suspend their PocketPCs before putting them away, but you also run the risk of having the device wake up in your pocket for a meeting reminder or something, and then not turning off because the screen is being touched. The Treo 700w has a killer solution to this problem in the form of a screen lock. AKU2 devices also have a screen lock, though they’re not as good as the Treo’s. From both a battery life standpoint as well as a “hey, how did this contact get changed?” one, it’s generally a good idea to lock the screen.
We know the name, we know it will run WindowsMobile, we are sure it is 3G and we have had a glimpse of what it looks like....but what else is it coming with?
Did you know you could add maps to Outlook? There is a FREE add-in for Windows Live Local to include maps and directions in your meeting invitations. 
Whenever Internet Explorer releases a new major version, Microsoft makes every attempt to coordinate the change with major web site owners so that users who upgrade to the latest version can take advantage of new features available on the upgraded browsing platform.Download the User Agent String Utility version 2 here.
A character string called the “User Agent String” identifies the major version of the browser to web sites so that the sites can offer certain functionality on particular browser versions. In some cases, websites might misidentify a new version of IE as an outdated version, with results ranging from rendering and behavior issues to total rejection of the user. This utility changes cerregistry keys on an IE 7.0 installation to allow a user to mimic an IE 6.0 installation as a simple workaround until problematic sites update their code. It also offers users the option to report these problematic sites to Microsoft.
There are an incredible number of different resources on the Microsoft site to assist you in getting a better experience. One such resource is the Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks page. Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks, where you'll always find the latest and most helpful pointers for the Microsoft Office programs you use every day. Need help with Microsoft Office Outlook 2003? Shortcuts in Microsoft Office Word 2003? Whether it's powering through your inbox or breezing through complex spreadsheets, you'll find easy-to-learn ways to save time.I particularly like the webcasts which are updated regularly. So you don't have time for a live webcast...not a problem because if you miss a live webcast there is an extensive library of on-demand webcasts you can view at your convenience. Pretty cool...and very convenient.
Hitwise has revealed the results of traffic measurements for New Zealand-based websites, and Geekzone has qualified as Hitwise #1 for the quarter ending June 2006.
Marc Jones from Reuters has reported that Palm Inc. will unveil the latest version of its Treo smart phone next month.
I remember when Connexion was first announced and I remember thinking it was a great way for the traveler to Experience Mobility. Sadly, Boeing will be phasing out Connexion....it just has not made it into the profit column. The service allowed travelers with mobile phones to make and receive calls as well as have Internet access and limited channels of live TV.
...LAPTOP Goes Undercover to Find Out Which Notebook Vendors Succeed—And Which Fail--in Customer Support
In our seventh podcast we lightly rehash some of what and why we carry for our mobile PCs and it seems unanimous that we all try to carry the bare minimum and do more with less depending on the length of the trip… Helping us do more with less we discuss what we have loaded on the machines to make us as efficient as we are away from home. Back joining us for this discussion we have Eric Hicks. Also joining us towards the end of the podcast we have Greg Smith from FeederReader and we talk about RSS and developing mobile apps for Windows Mobile Devices. It’s been awhile since our last podcast so this one is almost an hour long - 50 minutes.
WOW...they are getting BIG!
My good friend Chris over at Mobilitysite found this today and shared it with me. For those of you that are in the US, this might be a solution for you as you Experience Mobility.· TomTom GO 910: pre-installed maps of the US, Canada and Europe; optimized screen size, text-to-speech technology, hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones, and a 20GB hard drive enabling drivers to play music and view image
· TomTom GO 510: pre-installed maps of the US and Canada on an SD card, optimized screen size, and hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones
· TomTom ONE: TomTom’s newest entry level all-in-one portable navigation device
· TomTom RIDER: the portable all-in-one navigation solution designed specifically for motorcycles and scooters
· TomTom NAVIGATOR: navigation software for PDAs
Check out this NEW case! Vaja just released the T77 with Visor Cover for Palm Treo 700w/p and it looks very cool! If you are looking for a case that has style and affords ultimate protection then this is a strong contender.
The Visor Cover protects the screen and keyboard with an innovative design allowing full view of the screen while the lid is closed. Featuring magnetic closure and screen protector, this option is available only for Vaja´s T77. 
Besides the fact that I still harbor a distinct dislike for Apple because I was "screwed" years ago on a system and even though I have "softened" my feeling towards them over the years, when I see a "BIG BOY" trying to step on the "little guy", I just get my dander up!Main Entry: pod
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: vegetable case
Synonyms: capsule, case, covering, hull, husk, sheath, sheathing, shell, shuck, skin, vessel
Source: Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.3.1)
Copyright © 2006 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
ITWire reported today that Apple Computer has issued an upgrade to its beta dual boot program which enables the new Macintosh range to run Microsoft Windows XP. According to Apple, the 202 MB download of Boot Camp 1.1 beta is a significant improvement on its predecessor with a number of additional features.
There was a time when we would draw something we were creating on a piece of paper then re-draw it and re-draw it to get it right. Now when you are out in the field or just at home doing a project there is a very cool program you can use on your Tablet PC called MobileSketch.
MobileSketch Touch Tablet was designed to empower users to quickly and easily draw sketches in the field using a Tablet PC or Ultra Mobile PC. Version 3 is designed to take full advantage of the functionality and form factor of the mobile device making it an invaluable tool to mobile professionals. 
I usually like articles that are written by Stan Beer from ITWire but I just don't agree with this one.For many Windows users who have been hacked and had their systems compromised despite their best efforts at protecting their systems, at least some must be now wondering whether it is time to consider looking into whether there is a safer alternative.Truth be told, there is not a safer alternative. Yup, Windows does get hit and so do all the others. And as the others grow, so won't the number of hits they get. What I like is that Microsoft is continually going after the flaws...every Tuesday we get an update. Do you really think another solution would be that aggressive in giving updates...I think not!
Got too many wires? Want to eliminate a few and be able to Experience Mobility a little better in your home? 
For those of you that use TEXTMAKER for your Pocket PC, there is a New service pack for TextMaker 2006 for Windows- TextMaker can now be installed to USB sticks so that you can run it in a way that it doesn't make changes to the operating system.
Ideal for using TextMaker on a friend's PC or in Internet cafes!
- The help function is now context-sensitive: Press the F1 key in a dialog, and you get help specific to that part of the program.
- Updated German spell-checking following the official rules that went into power on August 1, 2006
- Improved filters for Microsoft Word and OpenDocument
Hot off the presses... a new version of our huge typeface collection:
RoHS and WEEE Compliance Underscore Commitment to International Regulations for Environmental Health and Safety
Congratulations to the winners of The People's Choice Podcast Awards. There were some great podcasts in contention and all need to be congratulated for a job well done! It is not easy producing quality content on a consistent basis but all of them do it. 
Compliments come in a variety of forms. Some are out right in your face thank you's and others are behind the scenes "I won't say anything but I like what you did better". I am appreciative of both kinds of compliments...they do make you feel good. 
Astraware is currently developing a new game aimed at families and they would like to ask readers who have children to help them in testing the game. Coming soon is a game with a very different kind of design... Created with fun and families in mind, we're hoping it is simple and absorbing and... well, you'll see!
We're looking for just a few people with families willing to help out and give some feedback. Our preference is to include people who have children who can be trusted with a valuable PDA to play a game for a while. There's no minimum or maximum age, indeed we'll be happy if everyone in the family gets to have a go.
In return for your comments (and stories - we love those!) you'll get a free copy of the game. We're interested to know who plays, what they like (or don't!), first impressions, and anything else you want to tell us.
Palm's New GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition Uses Treo Smartphones and TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 Software to Find New Destinations
It pays to wait! There have been a few manufacturers that have already released products claiming that they are (or will be) compliant...but the standard has been delayed...AGAIN! I indicated sometime back that there are some things I would wait on and this is definitely one that I would wait on.
DAMON DARLIN from the NY Times wrote an interesting piece that you might want to read. In part he said:Dell is recalling 4.1 million notebook computer batteries because they could erupt in flames, the company said yesterday. It will be the largest safety recall in the history of the consumer electronics industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
The First Linux Mobile Development Device Open for Unlimited Software InnovationTrolltech announced Qtopia Greenphone, the first open Linux mobile device for application developers. Greenphone enables commercial and open source developers, in-house software developers and handset manufacturers to create, modify and test Linux- based mobile phone applications on a working GSM/GPRS device, making the applications easier to build and faster to bring to market.
Greenphone will be offered as part of a complete software development kit (SDK) and includes Trolltech's Qtopia Phone Edition, a comprehensive application platform and user interface for Linux-based mobile phone. Although not intended as a commercial mobile phone, Greenphone has many of the communication functions and features found in today's sophisticated smartphones. Developers can exploit these features and functions in developing their own unique applications.
Greenphone is the first in a series of open mobile devices the company plans to make available in cooperation with its partners. Greenphone is a functioning mobile camera phone with the capability to re-flash the applications of the device.
Sascha Segan has written a reviw on the new Samsung SGH-X820. I think he likes it! Take a look at what Sascha had to say...you might like it too!As the world's thinnest phone, the Samsung SGH-X820 is an amazing device: It is as good at making calls and surfing the Web as it is at turning heads. It makes the Motorola SLVR L7 look like a brick, and puts other thin phones to shame with its 2-megapixel camera and elegant, fun interface. The super-slim profile means you must forgo a memory card slot, and the battery life is on the low side for a GSM phone. The coup de grace: It's available only through independent retailers.
Pageflakes announced the release of its brand new RSS reader. The new feed aggregator lets internet users read all their favorite blogs and news more conveniently than ever before.+ In Outlook View, the screen is split into three panes, letting users read their RSS feeds in a similar way like many users are used to read their emails.
+ Newspaper View puts all articles on one large virtual sheet of paper. By scrolling down, users can quickly navigate through the daily information overload.
+ Last but not least, the innovative Website View lets users view postings in their original context and formatting.
Now that I have migrated to a Motion Tablet (LS800), I am looking for better ways to Experience Mobility as I travel. Today, Logitech released a Logitech Cordless Headset for PC and Mobile Phones. It looks pretty good and if it lives up to the hype, it will definitely be added to my mobile bag. 
Want to watch a movie? Kenneth Li reported today that: Fox Interactive Media will begin to sell movies and shows on the Direct2Drive download site, owned by Fox's IGN Entertainment, by October. The programs will be available day-and-date with their DVD release. They can be viewed on personal computers as well as Windows portable media devices.
It has been an amazing summer this year, warm, warmer and down right HOT! Not that that is unusual for summer but it has been an extraordinarily warm summer this year with a huge demand on the power grid. Some say that the weather has been affected by global warming…I am tending to think that they might be correct. However, it seemed as if the power companies have been able to handle it; I have not experienced any issues up until a couple of weeks ago when I was in Maine and all of a sudden we had a “blow” that came up on us instantaneously. 
As fast as this storm came in, it disappeared in an instant. The lake became calm, the sun came back out and life went back to normal…well sort of. A tree did fall about a mile away and we were without power for a few hours. It was soon restored and life went back to being calm and relaxing but the talk in the town was “the blow”. We had a minor “event”; I guess you would call it a “micro burst” (a downburst covering an area of two and one half miles or less). 
What I do have is a Xantrex PowerPack 400R, a portable AC and DC power source that can be used for a variety of electrical needs. It is a seven-in-one power unit that has been ideal as a personal security device in a blackout or a source of power for that “away from an outlet” tailgate party or for the do-it-yourselfer who needs portable or backup power for small power tools. The built-in 400 watt inverter with the sealed, non-spillable 20 amp-hour AGM battery provides a sense of security that you will be able to perform those basic charging needs in case of an emergency. Of course, the ability to use the 250 PSI air compressor for inflating tires and small sports equipment at an outside activity along with the ability to watch TV at tailgate party is an added plus! 
It’s a UPS that is a perfect backup power solution for the small office or home. In the event of a power outage, it will supply uninterrupted backup power allowing you to continue to work and stay productive…..that is important to me. None of the solutions that I have seen will offer more than 30 minutes of power, but the extended runtime of the Xantrex PowerSource 400 was very intriguing to me. If it lasts as long as it is rated (up to eight hours), a list price of $199.99 seemed worth it. A little searching on the net can find some significant deals that make it even more enticing. 
When my unit arrived, I was amazed at its weight - 32 lb (14.5 kg). It was hefty to say the least…I guessed that the battery was pretty substantial to have the heft that it had. The unit was packed securely with foam cushions protecting the unit from abuse while being shipped. It was wrapped in plastic and each side had a plastic sheet covering it to protect it from scratches. When I finally had it out of the box, it was a slick looking device.
The PowerSource 400 is slim, dark grey, a power outlet in the front and four in the rear with a power switch and LED readout on the top. There was a reset switch in the rear in the event there was an overload applied and it shuts down automatically. The built-in overload and over-temperature protection will definitely ensure a longer life expectancy for the PowerSource. I had hoped that the outlets would ALL accommodate use of devices with large power packs. If the outlets were spread out, then that could have been accomplished. Hopefully in the next iteration they will design it to accommodate multiple devices using large power supplies
It seemed pretty basic, a plug for AC charging, some outlets and the promise that it will switch to backup power automatically when a power outage occurs. It seemed pretty reassuring and as long as it happens seamlessly so that the electronic devices that are hooked up to it won’t sense the power outage, I will be very happy.
I plugged in a couple of items (a laptop, a cell phone, a portable DVD player and a 3-way table lamp). As I tried different items, I was surprised that the wattage being used was not significant. For example, the 3-way light did not register any wattage at the lowest level and as I increased to the second, it registered 50-60 and at the highest setting, it registered 90-100. 
If I used just the laptop, it registered 0 then 40 if there was activity on the laptop. So I tried my router, DSL modem, Wireless landline phone and two cell phones charging and there was 0 showing for watts being consumed. I had to assume that wattage use less than 40 was not able to be displayed.
Well, I needed a test to determine the length of time it would run using a device with a constant draw of wattage. I decided to run a 21” LCD TV that displayed a constant 90-100 watts of usage. With a full charge, the UPS ran for 3.5 hours before the audible alarm sounded indicating that there was only minutes left of available power. Considering the wattage being consumed, it was a decent battery life. In theory, the alarm means there is approximately 10 minutes of run time remaining. I found it to be about 3-5 minutes depending on the devices being used. 
From my use over the past couple of weeks, this 400 watt inverter with five 115 VAC power outlets has provided me ample ability to guarantee safe and continuous computing in the event of a lengthy power outage. More importantly, part of my intention is to use this power supply at my lake house where the power does go out frequently during the winter months. Besides my computing needs, I heat my home with two Vermont Castings propane stoves. They do not require any electricity to provide heat and use a wireless battery operated thermostat. However there is a low amp fan that comes on once the temperature rises to a certain level. Generally power outages are for short periods of time but when I am not at the house, I want the comfort that the fan on my heat source will function and this device will clearly provide that.
When power goes out, there is a very bright blue LED light on that back of the unit that turns on automatically. I was amazed at how much light it did provide; enough to be able to see where outlets are located in the event you needed to add another device to the PowerSource 400.
Cost: $199.99 Multiple Device Use
Battery Status Monitoring
Audible Alarm (indication of overheating and under voltage conditions)
Overload and Over-Temperature Protection (ensuring longer inverter life)
5 AC outlets
AC recharging is lengthy
Wattage usage less than 40 is not displayed on LED readout
Outlets are too close together preventing use of multiple devices that have large power packs.
AC output power (max. continuous) 320 W*Specifications may change without notice.
AC output power (5 minutes) 400 W (650 VA)
AC output surge capacity (peak) 640 W
AC output voltage 120 VAC/60 Hz
Internal AC charger 2 A
Transfer switch 12 A max / 12 milliseconds
Internal battery 40 Ah, sealed, lead-acid
Weight 32 lb (14.5 kg)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 18.5 x 4.25 x 10.5“
(47 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm)
Part number 852-0400
UPC number 7.15535E+11
Warranty 12 months
UL Listed to UL 1778 2nd Edition and
CSA C22.2 no. 107.1-01
standby UPS Standards FCC Class B
Battery Discharge Levels 100% 75% 50% 25%
Recharging time from 120 VAC (home) 20 h 16h 8h 4h
Note: Recharging time is calculated based on
operating the PowerSource 400 in
an environmental temperature of 77°F / 25°C.
Laptop 25/15h
Inkjet printer 8/55h
Cell phone 5/92h
Wireless modem/router 6/81h
Table lamp 40/9h
Desktop computer 67/5h
17” LCD monitor 35/10h
Cordless phone 5/92h
Clock radio 8/55h
13” CRT TV 50/7h
13” LCD TV 38/10h
Protect the valuable information on your Windows Mobile deviceThe three most important things to focus on as you get your Pocket PC or Smartphone up and running aresecurity, security, and security! Your Windows Mobile device is not only packed with sensitive personal information, it's much smaller than a laptop, making it easier to steal. You need to take steps to make sure your information is secure.
In this article, we'll look at an exciting accessory and several third-party software applications that will help you protect the information on your device. We'll also look at an interesting way to integrate your Pocket PC into your company's security systems.
For encrypting Pocket PCsWindows Mobile provides the catalyst for Smartphones and Pocket PCs to extend their capabilities and become a significant business productivity tool. SafeBoot Device Encryption for Windows Mobile allows organizations to take advantage of the Smartphone and PDA revolution — without compromising the protection of their confidential information.Find out more here at the SafeBoot web site.
cteel2004 put up a post at Boston Pocket PC about the release of ActivePrint 4.7. 
K.C. Jones from TechWeb had an interesting article on how to prep your laptops for Airport Security. I find it very interesting and somewhat intriguing to see how companies are handling the current crisis and what some are planning for the future. What will be the #1 issue that companies will face? Security of sensitive data?Some companies are beginning to rethink laptop security policies in light of the United Kingdom's ban on electronic devices in airplane cabins.
Although this greatly impacts international business travelers, this could also foreshadow a broader ban and tighter security restrictions on a global basis.
For those of you that have a SlingBox, there is a new update to SlingPlayer that you might be interested in.Higher Quality Streams
High Quality Mode automatically improves the video quality on a LAN connection - up to twice the previous speed AND double the resolution when streaming on your home network!
Conflict Manager
Ever need to connect to your Slingbox but found you left yourself logged on from a different location? Now you can use the SlingPlayer to close your other connection (your Slingbox admin password is required)
Skinnable SlingPlayer
Change the look and feel of your player by applying a pre-installed or user-created skin. Change the skin to suit your mood, or even make your own based on your favorite sports team or TV show. We hope you especially like the new default skin: Smoked Glass
Audio-Only Mode
Want to listen to your home satellite radio service with the best possible quality? Try the new Audio-Only Mode’s compact interface for a great experience!
Sprint users could be very happy soon if they have wanted the new Palm 700W. According to Palm Infocenter:
Possible details have emerged that point to Sprint getting a slightly updated version of the Windows Mobiie powered Treo 700w. A screenshot from a new version of the Sprint PCS connection manager shows an option for Palm 700wx drivers. The 700wx is said to boost the free RAM to 64MB, double that of the Verizon 700w. Message board rumors from TreoCentral speculate that this model may become available on Sprint around the first week of September.
This is too important not to post. With a little luck, someone out there just might see it and remember this post. To see a larger picture of the missing computer, click on the image to the right. Let's hope that the computer is recovered and the personal information of the veterans who have served our country is not compromised.
I've spent a lot of time the past two weeks using a tablet to work and play on the net. It has been quite an experience and coupled with my smartphone, I have found my ability to Experience Mobility has increased 10 fold while "on the road". Still, I am always looking for ways to increase my performance and ability to find items that are of interest and I did today.
Google definitely offers some terrific services, but trying to find everything...whew! Especially if you are in a hurry! Well, the folks at Googdesk have created a single page that lets you access all of Google's services and special searches easily...it is very cool!
There is a pretty cool piece of software out there called iLauncher. 
Yup, there is no question about it...I Love PC World. With all the new items I see, magazines I read, and items that I "catch" on the net, PC World NEVER lets me down. I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't learn or find something of interest from PC World. Some spam filters assume that you want to see almost every message, while others assume that you want to see almost none. ChoiceMail Free combines blacklist and whitelist technologies to ensure that your POP e-mail program refuses messages from blocked addresses and lets your desired e-mail through without a hitch. Use the built-in permission rules to stop likely spam, and add your own touches to customize the blockade.
You can also activate unknown-sender registration, which returns e-mail to senders whose addresses ChoiceMail doesn't recognize, asking them to identify themselves. Usually only people who really know you (and like you enough to deal with this small irritation) will respond to such messages. Safe message previewing lets you look at any messages you're not sure about--without letting potentially infected spam loose on your system.
As its name indicates, ChoiceMail Free is a no-fee program, but online support costs $20 per year. The more full-featured ChoiceMail One--which blocks spam to AOL, Hotmail, MSN, and Yahoo--includes the cost of a one-year support subscription. A 14-day trial of ChoiceMail One is downloadable from the vendor's site.
Version: 3.1
Price: Free
Download now:
ChoiceMail Free from PC World
It is getting close to that time when either you or your kids are going to be heading back to school. There are plenty of items to buy but the question is "which one?".It might feel like you just got out of class, but it's never too early to start shopping for back to school. This guide, along with our review comparisons, has all the information you need.
Change in the wireless industry is fast and furious! I always find it amazing that they just don't let a technology settle in before they make the next change but 4G is coming and they have not completed rolling out 3G. It sort of makes you wonder "how soon before we see 5G". Change keeps us alert so that is a good thing...I guess.Carriers have barely rolled out their new third-generation wireless networks, and they're already talking about the fourth generation, which could offer affordable high-speed Internet access for consumer electronics devices on the go.
Imagine a day when parents in California attending their daughter's soccer game can stream all the action live directly from their camcorder to grandma and grandpa in Florida, or a day when you can instantly download the latest U2 album onto your iPod.
...and it is VERY INTERESTING! Yup, Ed has started a discussion over at Pocket PC Thoughts that I found quite intriguing.Now here is an interesting picture of Windows Mobile that came from a fellow MVP. This particular shot came from a Verizon XV6700 Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.1.1700 (Build 14354.0.1.1). How many things can you find wrong with it?
Let's have some fun. What strange things have you seen on your Windows Mobile device? Screenshots are a plus. I actually have another Windows Mobile oddity that I'll post in this thread a bit later this weekend.
The recent events of plotted terrorist attacks on airliners between the United Kingdom and the United States has caused increased airport security. Officials determined that even everyday items such as toothpaste and shampoo have become material for terrorist plots.Cosmetics, liquids, make-up, toothpaste and other carry-on valuables such as cell phones, music players and remote control devices are currently being checked at airport security. The OtterBox line is the ideal way of safeguarding these items from drops, pressure and other encounters of checked items. Available in a variety of sizes, the OtterBox is ideal for storing belongings and allows the addition of a lock for extra security. See them at http://www.otterbox.com/products/otterbox/.
The OtterBox Rugged Laptop Carrying Case, a recently introduced case for protecting expensive laptops, offers protection even in checked luggage. With a waterproof, crushproof, dustproof, drop-resistant design, this case provides the ultimate safeguard for laptop travel. In addition, a lock capability allows travelers to rest easy knowing their laptop, Tablet PC, slate, Ultra Mobile PC or Convertible Tablet PC is securely stowed. See details at: http://www.otterbox.com/products/pc_cases/laptop_case/.
The OtterBox for iPod is a waterproof, crushproof, interactive carrying case that protects all the iPods currently on the market—mini, 20GB, photo, shuffle, nano and video. Keeps iPods safe even in checked luggage. See more information on iPod protection at: http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/.
OtterBox PDA cases come in a variety of models to meet individual needs. Totally rugged for travel. Cases fit 99% of PDAs on the market and provide protection from damage in checked baggage. See PDA cases: http://www.otterbox.com/products/pda_cases/.
The mobile computing expert ThinPrint has started Cortado, one of the world's first direct push mail services based on Microsoft Exchange. Cortado gives users with Windows mobile devices their emails as direct push without delay. The service, which can be booked at www.cortado.com, starts at only 6.50 USD a month. The contract can be canceled on a month to month basis. In addition to the direct push function, ThinPrint will consecutively add other services to the Cortado service to enable attachments to be read, faxed, or printed via bluetooth or infrared without first being downloaded. Interested parties who register now can use Cortado for 2 months free of charge! 
Check this out! There is an iPod Jukebox by Pacific Rim Technologies that looks terrific! Chris over at Mobilitysite has again found another terrific item and this is one I can truly relate to.Ok, there are tons of iPod accessories that come out each week. Tons of non-innovative ideas and silly clothing to house iPods hit the streets. This one is different, this one has me saying, "Why did it take so long for someone to think of this!".
Earlier today, I posted Text Messaging, Web Surfing, and e-mail Capabilities and indicated that Sony is betting that a huge segment of the population will want it...especially at college campus'.
Chris at Mobilitysite posted this item that he saw at the::unwired about another HTC Hermes variant hitting the streets, the Orange SPV M3100.
Audio Streams of 20 Popular XM Music Channels Available on Alltel Wireless Phones Beginning Today 
Griffin Technology Inc. announced a package designed to simplify charging your USB devices (including iPods) while traveling: PowerBlock Travel. 
Traveling alot? Do you use a variety of computers? Then XOFTspy Portable Anti-spyware might be a solution for you if you're looking for a means of providing yourself with a portable anti-spyware product operating directly from U3 smart drives.
What else do you want? For some they want more but for a huge segment of the population, this is what they want and Sony is counting on that. From my initial impressions, I think the new Sony mylo ("my life online") is pretty cool and will be extremely popular in the "student" market...especially on college campus'.
I'm just a "basic" ringtone guy...give me that "old phone" ring and I'm happy but there is a HUGE segment of folks that like different and varied ringtones so I thought I'd post this item. 
ROK Entertainment Group has launched the popular ROK TV streaming mobile TV service in the United States. Users can now go to www.roktv.com and subscribe to thirteen channels of content for only $0.99 per channel. ROK has licensed content from well over 50 content providers, enough for dozens of channels, which will be going live throughout the coming weeks. 
MobiTV, Inc. announced its official support for the WiMAX standard. MobiTV has been investing heavily in research and technology development to support the latest wireless network standards and the company is now committed to deploying advanced mobile television and media delivery services over WiMAX networks. The support for the new 802.16 standards has been under development at MobiTV for the past several quarters in partnership with several leaders in the wireless and technology industries. 
