Friday, March 02, 2007

Mar 2nd Experience Mobility Posts

Windows Live Messenger Updated to Version 8.1

Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger—your contact list, emoticons, and instant access to your friends via text, voice, and video—plus new ways to connect and share photos and documents effortlessly. As always, it’s free to download Messenger and use most of its features.
Download Windows […]

Cingular Nokia N75

The Boy Genius Report does it again with a look at the the Nokia N75 with the Cingular logo on it.
Not quite sure when it will be released … maybe this month … maybe later but we do expect to see it (hopefully).
In any event, take a peek at some pictures here at The […]

VCAST MOBILE TV IN DENVER: THE REVIEW

Dan Meyer from RCR Wireless posted some thoughts on the Vcast Mobile TV service.
Overall, he felt the channels selection was limited and the show schedules were a bit out of whack, but the performance of the service was impressive. Combined with Verizon Wireless’ rather aggressive pricing of the service, the Vcast Mobile TV offering […]

$5 unlimited in-network messaging option from Cingular

Cingular will be offering an unlimited in-network messaging planto existing or new Cingular customers. Subscribers must have either a messaging bundle or data plan to add unlimited in-network messaging. The cost will be an additional $5 a month.
The option will be available on Sunday. So for example, if you have the $5 “messaging starter” […]

The Jawbone Bluetooth Headset is Back!

One of the Hottest Products of the Year Returns to Cingular Retail Stores
The wait is over to purchase one of the hottest products of the year: the Jawbone Bluetooth headset with Noise Shield technology. After weeks of being sold out, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset has returned to shelves at select Cingular retail stores nationwide.
The Jawbone Bluetooth headset […]

Review - BlueAnt X5 Wireless Bluetooth Headset



Comfort … Clarity … and Cool!
The search for the perfect solution to listening to music (and video) will always be on the mind of the person who wants to Experience Mobility at a high level. I enjoy my devices and I have a strong desire to get the most out of them in every environment […]

Motorola Miniblue H9 - it’s small!

WOW, is this Bluetooth device ever small … really small! I have to agree with Chris Ziegler when he says that ”manufacturers have pretty much perfected the miniaturization of Bluetooth circuitry to the point that headset design has been more a question of aesthetic design”. I just hope if you place it in your pocket […]

CyberLink DVD Suite 5 - powerful and easy-to-use

CyberLink Corp CyberLink Corp. today announced the release of CyberLink DVD Suite 5, a comprehensive collection of Vista Ready DVD software for editing videos, playing DVD movies, archiving and burning data, authoring DVDs, creating photo slideshows, ripping and burning music CDs.
“CyberLink DVD Suite 5 now allows our complete range of DVD applications to be enjoyed […]

Mar 1st Experience Mobility Posts

A Real "Makeover"

Engadget Mobile posted a story today called Pocket PC gets iPhone makeover that I thought was good enough to run again.  Chris found it several days ago on CoolSmartphone and posted it here at Mobilitysite.
There is definitely a strong interest in the iPhone with all the folks making “look a likes” but this fellow has done a particularly good job […]

 

Hands-on with Helios’ hot hot Heat

Engadget Mobile had some Heat show up at their doorstep today and they’re in a state of ecstasy although I’m not sure why.  Oh sure, it is a nice device but it just does not make it for me.  The folks at Engadget Mobile said:
We’re a little bummed the Heat doesn’t have a memory card slot, […]

 

MPMan Blade … very nice!

I like the looks of this player….
The player comes with a capacity of 1 or 2GB and a 1.5″ color display, capable of viewing images and playing videos. It’s weight is a mere 30 grams, and it’s only 7 mm thick and dual headphone outputs.
Source: Anything but iPod

 

Engadget’s 3rd Birthday Giveaway

It’s been three years since the launch of Engadget (Saturday the 3rd to be exact) and they want to say thanks for being so awesome to them.
So they are having three days of sweet giveaways starting today with a bunch of nice prizes!  Head over to Engadget’s 3rd Birthday Giveaway here!
There is a SWEET giveaway today!!

 

NEW Gizmo Project 3.0

Free Calling to Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live Users!
Gizmo Project 3.0 introduces meta-voice capabilities, enabling free calling to Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live users. Gizmo Project 3.0 is the first VoIP software to link together multiple popular VoIP networks into one.
To make a call, type the ID or username of the person you […]

 

Unboxing: Sony Ericsson W880i

The Boy Genius Report has an unboxing of Sony’s latest Walkman phone and the pictures look pretty good.
It’s THIN!!! … very thin and according to BGR, the specs are unbelievable! 
For example:
3G (2100 band only)
2 mega-pixel camera (with front-facing video calling camera)
good speakers
expandable memory

Very small buttons but BGR says “they are actually pretty usable”.
I guess his […]

 

Stop Skipping a Beat

Zune owners will get a firmware update next month fixing a problem that some owners of the Zune music player to experience.  
Evidently some songs purchased from Microsoft’s online store “skip a beat” during playback.  CNET reported that Zune marketing director Jason Reindorp indicated a firmware update will be appearing in the middle of next month. The update will also […]

 

Missing Sync Preview for BlackBerry

Mobility Site had this item today that I had to pass on BUT before you jump in feet 1st, read a little here, then download.
The Missing Sync for BlackBerry is currently only available in an unfinished public preview release. Please review the following known issues carefully before proceeding with the download below.
Synchronizing between the […]

 

PDAmill changing its name, but not its games!

PDAmill has merged with Nav N Go. 
Originally for GPS solutions, including the much praised iGO My Way GPS navigation product, it has quickly expanded beyond their expectations .
The PDAmill crew is still the same bunch of people making the same bunch of great games, they just have a slight change in their name!
From now on, they will […]

 

Sidekick 3 Sweepstakes - Win A Sidekick

Win a T-Mobile Sidekick 3, D-Wade Edition!  Some lucky member of the Sidekick Wiki will be one of the first people to own the limited edition T-Mobile Sidekick 3.
The new T-Mobile Sidekick 3, D-Wide Edition is presented in the crisp white color of Miami’s South Beach and paired with tan and copper accents that emulate […]

 

E-TEN glofiish M700 - Review

Christopher Spera, Senior Editor at PoctetNow has a new review of the E-TEN glofiish M700 Pocket PC Phone which is excellent. 
Chris has had a couple different E-TEN Pocket PC Phones with some disappointing experiences.  The Glowfiish M700 has an embedded GPS receiver in it which is a plus to me as well as a new […]

Feb 28th Experience Mobility Posts

Want to know the weather? …in your neighborhood?

This Monday, the Weather Channel is about to release the ability for you to do that.
The Weather Channel and Microsoft will offer detailed road maps that will let you zoom in to get a current weather shot of your surrounding area … yup, that means you can see all that is happening in YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
The […]

 

CompUSA - Fighting to stay alive!

DailyTech reported today that CompUSA has announced plans to close nearly 130 Stores.  Personally, I am sad that this is about to occur.  The CompUSA store near me has been a wonderful source of supplies and most importantly information when I needed it. 
Earlier this year, Circuit City announced a handful of store closings in the […]

 

Gigabyte U60 UMPC … nice!

 …to be announced at CeBit 2007
The Unwired View had a story today about a new UMPC from Gigabytethat will be announced during CeBit this year. 
Called Gigabyte U60 this UMPC will have an interesting slid-out keyboard and will be based on Via C7-M mobile processor.  Gigabyte U60 UMPC will also come with 6.5″ (800×600) screen, […]

Feb 27th Experience Mobility Posts

New Parallels Desktop for Mac

… Lets Users Run Windows Applications Like They Are Native Mac Applications
Also includes Parallels Transporter for easy migration of existing systems to virtual machines, “Plug and Play” support for USB 2.0 devices, and loads Boot Camp partitions as virtual machines.
Parallels announced today an update to its Desktop for Mac software, which enables users running Intel-powered […]

 

VaJa - for the Zune!

And they continue in a fine tradition of outstanding cases for mobile devices!
Vaja is proud to announce the release of one of its most anticipated products, the i-Volution for Microsoft Zune

Features:

Full access to main functions
Removable front protector
Access to hold button and headphone plug
Cutout for charge & sync
Several colors available
Optional clip system
Optional personalization

Available […]

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This Says It All!

You can click on the image to get a better view.
via Jason Langridge

 

Vista Gadgets running on Windows Mobile

Jason Langridge had this piece up today that immediately caught my attention as I finally got to look at my feeds.   He let us know that Laura Foy had a nice piece about Vista Gadgets running on Windows Mobile on Channel10.  In part, she said:
Windows Vista has so many great features and I know a favorite at […]

 

A Recycled Tip

Every once in a while it is good to recycle news that was posted previously.  Based on a question I had twice in the past two days, I thought I would remind folks about a great tip Sascha Segan gave on How To Unlock Your Phone back in early December.  In part, Sascha said:
Now that […]

 

Enpocket Drives the Ford Edge onto the Mobile Screen

Enpocket and Mindshare deliver multimedia mobile experience for leading automaker
Enpocket, the Intelligent Mobile Marketing company, announced that it was selected by Ford’s interactive media agency, Mindshare - Team Detroit, to deliver a first-of-its-kind mobile experience for the launch of the new Ford Edge. The end-to-end program, powered by the Enpocket platform, includes a multimedia […]

 

Vcast Mobile TV coming March 1

It looks like Verizon Wireless will start their mobile television on March 1 with anticipation that this will be a big plus for their customers.  Not much information is available as of yet but you can see their website here.

Apparently only a few “select markets” will be able to get this service on March 1. […]

 

Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide 2007

 20% off at Astraware
The movie awards season has drawn to a close and many fantastic films have been honored and highlighted in the last couple of months. If you’re feeling like you’ve missed out then Astraware has a great offer that will help you catch up with the latest and greatest movies at the […]

 

Vaja Balance for Samsung BlackJack

It looks like Just Another Mobile Monday got a peek at the new vaJa Balance for Blackjack last night.  Like all VaJa products, this is another great looking case and of course, it will provide you with the ultimate in protection.
Just Another Mobile Monday reported that according to the customization screen they show 1000 […]

 

You never forget your first …

…great phone and mine was the Motorola StarTac!
It looks like Motorola is going to go back to some of their roots and reintroduce the StarTac in Korea with the release of the Motorola StarTac III.
I had an original StarTac, it was my first and it still rekindles great memories.  This new device will measure 89×48.5×19.6 […]

Feb 26th Experience Mobility Posts

Apple TV ship date pushed back to mid-March

Apple TV ship date pushed back to mid-March
Expected to ship by the end of February, Apple on Monday said that Apple TV will be delayed for a couple of weeks.
“Wrapping up Apple TV is taking a few weeks longer than we projected, and we now expect to begin shipments mid-March,” an Apple spokesperson told […]

 

Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Card ($9.95)

 A nice price for a 2 GB Sd card (This won’t last long) …check it out here at Buy.com
List Price: $68.00
Buy.com Price: $27.95
Price After Rebate(s): $9.95
Shipping: FREE

 

MobileTechRoundup 92

James Kendrick, Matt Miller and Kevin C. Tofel are back at it again and this time they are in a twitter! 
TOPICS:
We’re all a-twitter over Twitter! Find out why.Which MoTR hosts are going to Gnomedex?Screenshots of the Access ALP OS are making the rounds.Roundtable on Sharp’s EM-ONE.Listener e-mail from Reid: is there an EV-DO […]

 

Building Stonehenge - This Man can Move Anything

This has NOTHING to do with the mobility we are all used to but it is one heck of a story that I saw today and just wanted to share with you if you have not already seen it.  pretty incredible … pretty ingenius  … pretty slick manuver
Wally Wallington has demonstrated that he can lift […]

 

Score One For the Little Guy at Gear Diary

motorazr.com vs. Motorola: the verdict is in!
Vincent Nguyen let my great and good friend Judie Hughes from Gear Diary know about an incredibly imortant decision that just came back ruling in favor of “the little guy”.  In part, what Vincent said was:
Regular readers may be aware that the guys behind SlashGear, SlashPhone, MYiPhone, Unbox.IT (among […]

 

Microsoft Donates $1.7 Million…

 …to Support Rebuilding of Gulf States
CEO Steve Ballmer details commitment to Gulf region, part of Microsoft’s 2007 Unlimited Potential global program investments of $55 million.
The Gulf Coast region’s economic revitalization after Hurricane Katrina was boosted by an announcement today by Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer of $1.7 million in donations of cash, software and […]

 

What is Askville?

Askville is a place where you can share and discuss knowledge with other people by asking and answering questions on any topic.  It’s a fun place to meet others with similar interests to you and a place where you can share what you know.   
You can learn something new everyday or help and meet […]

 

Cylo 3style Mouse - Pure Innovation (and cool!)

This is a demo video showing the main applications of the Cylo 3style mouse.
The mouse provides rotational input for scrolling, 3D, media and gaming. The 3style mouse is free moving in 3 axes and replaces all mouse functionality.
Check out Cylo for more info.

 This was a via via via for sources.  TechEBlog, Gizmodo, and the […]

 

Zune Pass songs can be loaded onto other players

An interesting post by Zunerama member AIZEE shows that the songs that he has downloaded from Zune Pass can be loaded onto his daughter’s Creative Zen….COOL!
There are some screen grabs at the Zunerama site that show the Zune Pass songs being loaded onto a Creative Zen. I can only assume that there will be more […]

 

Siemens Delivers Dual-Mode WiFi/Cellular Integration

One Number, One Voicemail and Rich PBX Functionality Keep Mobile Enterprise Users Productive, Responsive and in Easy Touch with Colleagues and Customers.
Today’s business cards tell the story: one person, many phone numbers. But they don’t speak to the wasted productivity, lost cycles and total cost of ownership that come with managing all of those […]

 

New Triple Play-Ready Multimedia Wi-Fi System for Hotspots

MediaFlex Hotspot System Takes on New Challenges Facing Operators, Delivering Extended Wi-Fi Range, Capacity, Density and Multimedia Support at an Affordable Price.
Ruckus Wireless today unveiled the Ruckus MediaFlex Hotspot (HS), the first industrial-strength “smart Wi-Fi” access point specifically developed for broadband operators who are dealing with dramatic increases in the density and mix of […]

 

SimulScribe Launches Voicemail-To-Text On Skype

SimulScribe adds Skype to list of carriers for voicemail-to-text service.
SimulScribe announced today that its award winning voicemail transcription service is now available to Skype users through its website SimulScribe.com. The company’s breakthrough service uses proprietary voice recognition algorithms to transcribe voicemail to text, which is then delivered via email and SMS text messages […]

 

Time for a NEW suit!

Vaja has just released its first model for Motorola K1, the i-Volution Leather Suit and it is NICE!!
Features:

Access to main functions
Camera cutout
Cutout for headphones jack & USB port
Stainless mesh protector
Access to external display
Access to side buttons
Access to USB port
Optional clip system
Several colors available
Optional personalization

 

The BitTorrent Entertainment Network

MGM Is Latest Hollywood Studio to Join the BitTorrent Network, Which Offers Thousands of Movies, TV Shows, Music and Games
BitTorrent, the global standard for delivering high-quality media over the Internet, today announced the launch of the BitTorrent Entertainment Network at BitTorrent.com. The new network features the most comprehensive library of downloadable digital entertainment ever […]

 

Copy DVDs to your portable media player

Rick Broida had a tip Two weeks ago on how to copy DVDs to an iPod.
But he has decided ”to let everyone else in on the action” so you can use your Creative Zen Vision, Microsoft Zune, Pocket PC or any other Windows-centric portable player to enjoy those movies you love.
He shows you how to extract the […]

 

DVD Playback In Vista - Advice from Warner

Warner Crocker has some thoughts and advice for you if you want to enjoy the experience of DVD playback in Windows Vista.  Warner indicated that if you have been looking at what is and what is not available in various editions of Windows Vista, this comes as no surprise … but as we wait […]

 

News on Possible Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade

Mike Temporale from Smartphone Thoughts posted a welcome note today letting us know that everyone who has been wondering if their device will see an update to Windows Mobile 6 just might!
Mike said:
In the past, very few manufacturers and carriers have gone down that path. There’s a significant cost required in buying the new […]

 

Need a little extra "juice" for your Treo 750?

Boxwave has an extended battery solution for your Treo 750 if you do!.  Right now they have a $48.95 as a web special
ElectraSpan Extended Battery™ for Palm Treo 750Extend your Palm Treo 750’s use time with BoxWave’s new ElectraSpan Extended Battery™!  It is a high capacity rechargeable lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery that is specifically designed […]

 

How thin is too thin?

The Korea Times reported that Samsung SDI has designed and developed a record breaking slim LCD for mobile phones.  The new display is 0.74 millimeters thick. 
It was also reported that SDI will start mass-producing a 1.9-millimeter-thick LCD module.  The 1.9-millimeter module, being manufactured for the Ultra Edition II, is scheduled to for the Spring. The 0.74-millimeter version will […]

Feb 25th Experience Mobility Posts

Firefox - UPDATED

For those of you that are Firefox fans, there is a NEW update version 2.0.0.2 that is NOW available on the Firefox website.  They say that it is is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable to your online life.
Download Firefox - Free 2.0.0.2 for Windows, English (5.7MB)
From the Firefox site:
Enjoy a Better Web Experience
Firefox 2 […]

 

JAQ4 … SPL … PDAL

Here is a little video to start your day … so many choices!
You will see the i-Mate product roundup (JAQ4, SPL and PDAL) as shown at the i-Mate stand at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, February 14th 2007.

 via TechEBlog

 

i-mate Ultimate : Innovation by Design

The Ultimate website is up and flashing those cool NEW devices for you to drool over.  With all the new devices that have appeared recently, these certainly have a lot of appeal … enjoy!
Ultimate is a new and exciting range of devices from i-mate™, the specialists in Windows Mobile® devices. The devices are designed […]

 

A2DP Working on the 700W and ….

 … A2DP is also working on Sprint 700wx!!!
First and probably most importantly is a very special thanks to hannip, a member over at Treo Central for coming up with this terrific fix for those of you that want glorious skip free music over your stereo Bluetooth headphones on your Sprint 700wx and on your Treo […]

 

Omega One Calendar Bar Updated

View your schedule at a glance Displays a calendar on the today screen
Browse the next 50 appointments
Use Calendar Bar to check on your next appointments, or simply to check the calendar for future events. Tap the green icon to switch displays, and the arrow keys to move between appointments or months.

Calendar […]

Feb 24th Experience Mobility Posts

Jerry Has A Point!

Jerry Raia, a contributing editor over at Smartphone Thoughts has a legitimate concern.  He wants to know “Why Do We Wait for Days for a Registration Code?”
He has a point, why do do you have to wait?  Recently he purchased two software titles and has yet to receive the codes … WHY?
Jerry’s right; they got his money so WHY […]

 

Clues you missed about the iPhone

Four things about the iPhone that you probably overlooked from Steve Job’s MacWorld keynote. They include what the calendar application looks like, how you’ll view traffic in Google Maps, another way to scroll through long lists and how ringtones may ultimately work.

 

Easy to use free accounting software from Microsoft

Admit it … You’ve got one!
Microsoft believes people everywhere have great ideas. But they do no good trapped in your head. They want to help you turn them into a flourishing business by taking the hassle out of accounting and business management.
Microsoft is offering Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007 software absolutely free! No strings attached. Check out […]

 

Windows Vista on a Smartphone!

Jason Langridge just reminded us about a cool Screen/Theme for our smartphone devices.  If you just upgraded to Vista and really like the “Vista” look, then you can have your Smartphone have the same look.  Cool!
The folks over at JGUI have released a Free Vista Home Screen/Theme for Windows Mobile and you can download it from HERE.

Special thanks to Jason […]

 

The MP4 Watch Review at Gear Diary

Well Judie has a neat new watch … one that can play MP3s and record voice memos, it can also display photos and replay movies. Pretty cool!
Judie did ask if playing movies on your wrist was something you’ve always dreamed of … well, not really Judie but it does bring me back years to all […]

Feb 23rd Experience Mobility Posts

SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows CE

SoftMaker is proud to announce the launch of their new office suite SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows CE. This is not any old office suite - it is destined to revolutionize the way we work with mobile devices, as it provides full Microsoft Office compatibility on the road.
SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows CE is designed […]

 

Gartner blasts HP’s smartphone offensive

Gartner does not care for the new HP iPaq 500 smartphone.  They believe that it is unlikely to attract any major interest.
“Gartner believes that HP’s first iPaq smartphone will not meet the expectations of HP’s customers, and is unlikely to gain much traction in the consumer or enterprise markets,” three of the firm’s analysts concluded in […]

 

Yup, I’m right … best to wait (and see)

Earlier today, Engadget Mobile posted an item on 3G iPhone on track for early ‘08? I read it and was not too surprised by their comment in the post  “I’ll wait for version 2, thank you very much.”  Of course some folks believe that the 1st generation device will be the be all and end […]

 

Microsoft is seeking input …

… on new versions of OneNote and OneNote Mobile
Rob Bushway from GottaBeMobile.com has an important post up to those of you that are One Note users.  Rob said: 

I have been in communication with the Microsoft OneNote team and they are currently in the planning process of OneNote 14 and the new version of the OneNote […]

 

Windows Mobile 6

Jason Langridge has posted a nice grid to explain the differences between the NEW Windows Mobile 6 versions. 
He said that the naming of the different versions changed in Windows Mobile 6 to the following:

Pocket PC became Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Pocket PC Phone Edition became Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Smartphone became Windows Mobile 6 Standard

Check out Jason […]

 

The Microsoft Ultimate Wireless Keyboard

 … A Gallery of pictures at Gizmodo

Gizmodo says this is probably the sexiest keyboard they have ever played with. Beating Microsoft’s own Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000, the WED 8000 is the ultimate in design coming out of their exceptional peripherals department.
Evidently they got their hands on an almost-final production version and took enough pictures of it […]

 

A ThinkPad Wii

CNET Asia had a short piece about some very creative folks that have made the ThinkPad into an all-in-one motion-sensitive gaming machine. Pretty cool!
Apparently the Active Protection System, which detects unnatural acceleration during a fall and protects the harddisk from damage, can provide you with just a little more fun than you expected.  As long as your arms […]

Feb 22nd Experience Mobility Posts

Dual-Sliding Messenger Phone for Helio

Spotted on FCC Site
A new dual-slider with Helio branding on it was seen on the FCC web site today. Internally called the Pantech PN-810, the phone features a three-layer design. The top layer holds the main screen and function buttons.
If the top is slid up, the middle layer reveals a standard number pad, […]

 

5 Ways to Improve Your Pictures

Kevin Ebi put up a good piece about improving your pictures with your Smartphone.  Generally we do not carry our high end cameras with us and if we did, it takes too long to set them up when that once in a lifetime picture appears.
As Kevin said: “If you happen to find yourself standing […]

 

Transparent … The eXasis

You’ve heard of a glass-bottom boat? How about a glass-bottom car? Even better, how about a car that’s entirely transparent!
Fans call it glass, but the car is really made of clear high-tech plastic. The eXasis is drawing auto enthusiasts to take a closer look at its unusual transparent nature. With open wheels and a see-through […]

 

Video Support for Adobe Flash Lite 3

Engadget Mobile is reporting that Adobe’s Flash Lite 3 is due out sometime before July and will natively have video support built in.
Adobe’s native video support in Flash Lite 3 will be its own Flash video format (FLV) that is used for videos all over the web these days.  Flash Lite 3 will be […]

 

iLounge Wallpaper Contest - Enter Now!

Here’s your opportunity to show your creative talents and at the same time possibly win an Apple iPhone, an Apple TV or an iPod nano.  Jerry, this is easy and is made just for  you … you can do it baby!
Everyone loves desktop background art (aka wallpaper): after years of submissions, we now have over […]

 

Steampunk Keyboard Mod

What a neat project this was ending up with a retro keyboard that was fully functional … very cool!

In order to achieve this I chose a high quality (though widely available) keyboard as my starting point.  This is an IBM Model M “Clicky” keyboard.  They were made starting in the mid 1980’s and a version […]

 

Microsoft Recognizes Most Valuable Professionals at 2007 MVP Global Summit

Gathering acknowledges the contributions of more than 3,500 individuals to technical communities.
In the wake of the largest product launch in the company’s history, that of the Windows Vista™ operating system, the 2007 Microsoft® Office system and Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Corp. will host the 2007 MVP Global Summit. The annual event recognizes the value […]

 

Palm … Leading the pack

I like it when I see a device manufacturer take the extra step to make sure folks are going to current.  We have all been aware of the New Daylight Saving Time Changes and if you were looking, you probably found them on the Microsoft site.
Palm was not going to take any chances that their […]

 

Swap the ‘white box’ for a ‘black box’

Flight Global posted a story on how Apple Computer’s popular iPod music player could become a flight data recorder (FDR) following an announcement by US light aircraft manufacturer LoPresti SpeedMerchants to introduce the device in the cockpit of its Fury piston aircraft.
Vero Beach, Florida-based LoPresti said: ”The iPod becomes the first truly portable, personal flight recorder with a huge […]

 

PC World’s Jim Martin Talks About ExpressCards

Jim Martin has a two part report on ExpressCards that you just might find interesting.  His first report, All About ExpressCards, Part 1 gives you information on items such as:
What Is an ExpressCard?
Why Are There Two Form Factors?
Will Either ExpressCard Work in the Same Slot?
How Do ExpressCards Differ From PC Cards?

This week, Jim talks about […]

 

Looking for a new mouse for your laptop?

André Gordirro posted a review of the Logitech VX Revolution Mouse on Hardware Secrets that is worth looking at.  It is large but it offers a lot that might make the size a fair trade off.  Andre did a nice job on his review.  In part, he said:
Using a laptop’s touchpad requires a lot of […]

 

Microsoft Live Development Platform

Stuart J. Johnston had an interesting piece about Microsoft getting third-party developers to build their own applications on top of its Web services.  It is widely believed that this iniative will help push Windows Live over the top.
Microsoft’s MIX07 developers and designers conference is set for the end of April in Las Vegas,and it is […]

 

Google Apps - What do you think?

There has been a lot of hype today about Google Apps and you have to admit, it does sound very intriguing for a wide segment of the community. 
C/Net said:
The new Google Apps Premier Edition costs $50 per user account a year. It includes around-the-clock telephone support, and 10GB of storage per user compared […]

 

Skype asks FCC to open up cellular networks

Skype yesterday petitioned the FCC to lay the smack down on wireless phone carriers who “limit subscribers’ right to run software communications applications of their choosing” (read: Skype software). Skype wants the agency to more stringently apply the famous 1968 Carterfone decision that allowed consumers to hook any device up to the phone network, […]

 

Booq Announces 4”-thick “Vyper exo” Molded Laptop Pod

booq, a fast-growing, premium brand of performance-driven laptop carrying cases, announces the expansion of its highly popular Vyper line with “Vyper exo,” a sleek, molded semi-rigid ballistic nylon bag designed for everyday use by fast-paced creative professionals with a 15” or 17” MacBook Pro.
At a compact yet roomy 4 inches thick, and sporting a […]

 

CANON’S NEW POWERSHOT TX1 DIGITAL CAMERA

At first glance Canon’s new 7.1 megapixel PowerShot TX1 digital camera looks familiar…pocket-sized, stainless steel case with textured accents and enough cutting-edge photo technology to make one wonder how they got all that functionality into that deck of playing cards-sized package. Indeed, this compact camera fits in just as well at a football game […]

 

Going Out To Eat? ….

 … Check Out The FREE Wi-Fi at First Watch Restaurants
First Watch Restaurants, Inc. has launched complimentary wireless fidelity (WiFi) internet access at all company restaurants.
“Many customers rely on mobile technology on a daily basis, and free wireless internet access is certainly an advantage for these people,” said Chris Tomasso, Chief Marketing Officer, First […]

 

Cisco and Apple settle dispute

Late last night, Cisco and Apple announced that they had reached an agreement on the iPhone trademark dispute.  Both are now “free to use the ‘iPhone’ trademark on their products throughout the world.”  In addition, “Both companies acknowledge the trademark ownership rights that have been granted, and each side will dismiss any pending actions […]

 

Earthmate GPS BT-20 BlueTooth GPS

The new Earthmate® GPS BT-20 is now available at Earthmate.com. This cutting-edge device is the ideal GPS solution for users with multiple hardware devices.
It delivers wireless connectivity for your Bluetooth-enabled laptop PC, PDA, or touch-screen phone (Palm OS or Windows® Mobile); it also connects to laptop PCs via USB.
The Earthmate GPS BT-20 is WAAS-enabled […]

Feb 21st Experience Mobility Posts

MoTR #91 is up

I just downloaded the latest MoTR podcast and it looks as if it is going to be another interesting show with the topics that were listed.  I can’t tell you what I like about it yet because I’ll listen to it tonight as I head of to the Boston Pocket PC meeting.  It will be […]

 

ASUS To Present a New Level of Visual Experience

CeBIT 2007 is coming and it is here that we will see the new Asus P525
Announced as part of todays press release, the Light and Slim P526 will be another exciting entry in the mobile market place.
It is thin (15.4mm) and light (115g) and has integrated GPS. Quad-band GMS/GPRS/EDGE support for global roaming, and numeric keys and […]

 

Motion Computing - C5 mobile clinical assistant

Intel unveiled the first tablets to emerge for its mobile clinical assistant (MCA) platform. The Motion Computing C5 is designed to reduce medical errors by allowing nurses to wirelessly upload a patient’s vital scans on location rather than transcribe the data and manually upload it later.
You can see a great video of this innovative […]

 

Interesting thoughts from Arne Hess of the::unwired

THOUGHT: Who removed the Windows Mobile ROM Update capability from Windows Vista?
If you regularly read MoDaCo or Xda-developers, this is nothing new but I have to rant about this topic now as well, since I just went into the same trap: “How to update a Windows Mobile ROM under Windows Vista”?
I’ve just received a […]

 

New Sony Digital Cameras - Leaked and Thorough

It appears as if the recent leaked information from Europe about the NEW line of Sony cameras is pretty complete.  Initial reports showed just basic information but subsequent reports had photographs of pages from a Sony catalog for UK dealers.
Among the cameras detailed is the Cybershot G1, a 6-megapixel camera with a 3X […]

 

Another iPhone Lawsuit?

Quantum Research says Apple’s iPhone is using its technology
A company called Quantum Research has its eyes set very close on Apple’s iPhone. Quantum Research claims that the iPhone infringes on two technologies that belong to Quantum. The first is the touch sensitive technology used on the iPhone and the second is the near-field proximity sensor […]

 

How many Card Readers do you carry?

We all have need for different types of card readers and some of us have quite a collection … as well as a frustration because they consume so much space in our mobile accessory bag.  Buffalo has a new offering and it is a new 29-in-1 card reader that supports 8G CFs and 8GB […]

 

The Super Slim 7 Mega Pixel L77

Samsung’s New L77 Offers a Perfect Blend of Style and Substance
Samsung announced the launch of the super slim 7 mega pixel L77 digital still camera.  In combining a sleek compact body less than one inch thick with an impressive 7x optical zoom lens, Samsung has once again set new standards in style and technology. The […]

 

Griffin’s Spring Case Collection - Something for Everyone
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Looks like Griffin has an offering for everyone that has an iPod. 

Reflect for iPod with video & nano

Centerstage for iPod with video with mirror finish

iClear Photo for iPod with video & nano

Trio Plus  for iPod nano

California Roll

You can read and see what each is like after the break … check them out, they are […]

 

GrandCentral, the new way to use your phone

GrandCentral Communications, Inc. (www.grandcentral.com),  announced that its service is now interoperable with Gizmo Project, SipPhone’s popular Voice over IP (VoIP) service that allows users to make and receive free phone calls worldwide over the Internet on personal computers as well as select Nokia mobile phones and Internet Tablets.
Starting today GrandCentral customers can now designate […]

Feb 20th Experience Mobility Posts

Give Your iPod a Longer Life - Give it an OtterBox

Since the introduction of the iPod® in 2001, Apple® has ruled the MP3 market. Last quarter, sales reached 21 million, boosting revenues by 50 percent. For iPod lovers, the concept of “taking your music anywhere” is revolutionary. However in reality, most iPods cannot withstand elements of daily life—water, dust, dirt and drops.
The most popular […]

 

Virtual PC 2007

Just in case you want to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, you can now get Virtual PC 2007 from Microsoft … for FREE!
Virtual PC lets you create separate virtual machines on your Windows desktop, each of which virtualizes the hardware of a complete physical computer.
Use virtual machines to run operating […]

 

Blackberry golf

This item deserves a special thanks to Jason Langridge aka Mr Mobile!
What do you do when your golf partner keeps taking calls and sending email on their crackberry? Watch this video and find out.
Maybe this is why my brother refuses to let me take my Palm (or any other device) when we head out ….

 

EM-One Mobile Broadband Terminal

Check out this impressive E-mobile mobile broadband terminal designed by Sharp and called Em-One.
It runs on Marvel PXA270 520 MHz CPU with 128 MB of RAM and 512MB of Flash memory, has 3.6 Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, 4.1″ Wide VGA full touchscreen, 1.3 mpx camera and dual slide QWERTY keyboard.
You can see […]

 

Verizon Wireless and Palm Announce Treo 700wx Smartphone Now Available

Email and More Delivered at Broadbandlike Speeds
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2007 — Verizon Wireless and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced the availability of the Palm® Treo(TM) 700wx smartphone running Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push Technology, adding another choice to Palm’s current EV-DO product offerings for Verizon Wireless […]

Feb 19th Experience Mobility Posts

Hitofri 1.1

Hitofri is a new game by Jean-François Mainguet, a well-known author on PocketPCFreeware.com from now on for his small, simple to understand, but quickly addictive puzzle games.
The principle of Hitofri (inspired from Hitori) is to place black cells in order to remove all the repeated symbols of each line and each column which […]

 

It’s a sign of the times …

… or the outright success of this device!
Check this out … Samsung i607 BlackJack Smartphone (Cingular) for FREE!!
That’s right folks …FREE after rebates and a new service plan or as I read it, renewing an existing line of service with Cingular.  It’s a pretty slick deal offered by Amazon if you’re looking for a new device.
Here’s […]

 

Cingular’s BlackBerry 8800 unboxed

… and SlashGear is reporting that it is on sale now.
The Boy Genius has some exclusive photos of the unboxing of Cingular’s BlackBerry 8800.  You can check it out here at The Boy Genius Report

Wall Street, CEO’s, Corporate America…this is your device! … or is it the iPhone?

 

Ah man, I just never would have believed this…

Can you imagine, the iPhone - Stolen name, Stolen design?  Wow, I am so disappointed … NOT!
Could it be? We already know that Apple is under fire for the use of the iPhone name, which is trademarked to Cisco. Now Woo-Young Kwak, head of LG Mobile Research and Developement at LG, is making a bold move […]

 

Astraware Announces Support for Mobile Linux

and Joins ACCESS Connect Ecosystem Global Partner Program
Astraware is excited to announce their first steps toward support of an additional mobile platform for their range of PDA and Smartphone games. The company has been working on updates to its own core technology library to enable its games to run on Linux. based mobile […]

 

Think you know your mobile keyboards?

Guess right and you might win an i-mate JAQ3 from The Mobile Gadgeteer at ZDNet.com.  That’s right, here is your opportunity to do a little research and win a JAQ3 for all your hard work.
I think this is about the best contest that I have seen … NICE GOING MATT!!  Matt said:
I think quite a […]

 

Now this is innovation ….

I saw this today on SlashGear was immediately impressed with the concept.  Size is always a concern for the Mobile Road Warrior that wants to Experience Mobility.  We don’t want it too big and we don’t want it too small.
Here is a device that possibly could solve the space issues we experience with each device.  […]

 

Panasonic’s "world’s smallest" SDHC-based camcorder

Looking for a small solution for your camcorder needs as you Experience Mobility?  Panasonic may have the solution you have been looking fo with what it claims to be the world’s smallest SDHC-based camcorder.
The SDR-S200 is a pocketable camcorder device measuring 1.2 x 2.5 x 4.5 inches and has a 10x optical zoom.  There is no optical […]

 

The ‘Ultimate 5150′ by i-mate

AVING USA  had some pictures up of the new i-mate smartphone.  The  ’Ultimate 5150′ features Windows mobile 6 OS and Intel Bulverde 520MHz processor and has a 2.8-inch touch-screen display, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, ‘direct video out’ with XGA resolution, mini USB port, and microSD expansion slot.
Check out the additional shots of this device here at AVING […]

Feb 18th Experience Mobility Posts

ThemeGenCE 1.9

ThemeGenCE is a desktop utility to create Pocket PC themes. You can customize your Today screen and Start Menu with personal images, and choose colors of texts and bars. It is a very complete application coded in Delphi 7.
It offers so many functions that we cannot describe all of them in this small review. […]

 

7 Cool Phones You Never Knew Existed

TechEBlog had seven cool cell phones you never knew existed — includes PSP-inspired phone, Music Porter X, and more. Do you have a favoriet?
Check them out here at TechEBlog 

Feb 17th Experience Mobility Posts

Ever wonder how big a Moose is?

Ever wonder how big a Moose is?  Some folks try to find out as they Experience Mobility.
Answer:  BIG. Very big. Like…”stay-in-the-car” big.

A mature bull is like a really big, aggressive horse with a snowplow on it’s head.  
What were these people thinking, he’s timid? Must be from “away”.
“Hmmm…welcome to Maine, folks!  Yeah…well, you’d BETTER run…!!! Do I […]

 

Not sure where to have lunch today?

If you are out and about trying to Experience Mobility, you often don’t have a clue where to go to have lunch.  We have a solution for you … it involves a little luck but the Wheel of Food is a cool way to help you make your decision … and of course, if […]

 

Apple Hard At Work Making iPhone Obsolete

One of the first sites I added to my favorites years ago was The Onion, self-described as “America’s Finest News Source”. 
So if you were thinking of the iPhone maybe you ought to consider waiting until the next version (or even the one after that).  Why?  Well Steve Jobs has confirmed that that they are […]

 

Will you be in the Boston area on February 21st?

If so, why not come and visit Boston Pocket PC. 
The next meeting of Club Pocket PC - Boston will be held on Wednesday, February 21st beginning at 6:30 PM at the Microsoft offices in Waltham, MA (3 Jones Road, 6th Floor).
Topics for this months meeting will include:

Introducing Windows Mobile 6 - Don Sorcinelli […]

 

T-Mobile Dash With Windows Mobile 6

I have to tell you, The Boy Genius sure gets his hands on a lot of stuff.  Now that all you T-Mobile Dash users know that an upgrade will be coming … hopefully shortly, you can drool a bit at what you device will look like with some very nice shots from the Boy […]

 

Shell Shortcuts in Windows Vista

 Special thanks to Ed Holloway for passing this tip along from MVP Keith Miller!
Ed said:
This is more a personal reference than anything, but hopefully someone else will find it useful too.  In Vista you can navigate to many of the system folders, such as the “Send To” folder by typing shell:<Command Name> (eg shell:sendto) […]

 

How To Create New Documents with Office Mobile on the Smartphone

Mike Temporale has a nice piece on creating documents if you are a smartphone user. 
For some reason Microsoft has decided that Windows Mobile Standard users (previously known as Smartphones users) will not need to create new documents on their mobile devices using the long overdue Office Mobile suite (more discussion on that can […]

 

ATP - Support for Readyboost

ATP Announces Support for Windows Readyboost with Complete Line of USB Drives Offering a Performance Boost to Windows Vista OS Users using ATP USB Drive Products
ATP Electronics Inc. announced that its existing as well as upcoming USB drive product lineup will support the Windows Readyboost feature, optimizing system performance for users of the new […]

 

KODAK Mobile Link

‘KODAK Mobile Link’ Instantly Connects to the KODAK Gallery for One-Click Photo Uploading, Downloading, Sharing, and Storage
EXCLAIM, a leading platform provider of innovative wireless and Web digital imaging applications has partnered with the KODAK Gallery to make uploading, downloading and sharing of photo and video, captured on mobile camera-phones, easy and instantaneous. KODAK Mobile Link […]

 

Looking for a NEW coffee maker?

This one will give you the weather as you’re waiting for that fresh brew!
I thought this was “sorta” neat especially since I’m looking for a new coffee maker.  Usually, I make a cup, put it in my travel mug and run out the door to take care of some customary daily routines.  Now I can […]

 

i-mate’s Ultimate 7150

 … A Windows Mobile 6 Phone
It certainly looks as if this new entry from iMate has it all.  We don’t know too much but Engadget got a hold of some info on the Ultimate 7150 Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone and just had to pass it on to all of us.
Looks like you just have to flip, swivel […]

Feb 16th Experience Mobility Posts

Nokia Bluetooth Display Car Kit

This is an interesting entry from Nokia to give you a little more flexibility as you drive. The Bluetooth Display Car Kit or CK-15W has a 2.2-inch screen that will allow you to scroll your contacts (while your device is put away).  Expected price is $235.
The device has a number of features that enable easy in-car communications; the […]

 

No kidding Dick Tracey!

Welcome to the future! The m300 is the world’s smallest mobile phone. Designed by SMS Technology Australia and developed by one of the worlds leading and most respected mobile research and design companies.
Keeping time and keeping Contact will never be the same again. The m300 takes mobile communications to a whole new level. With […]

 

Wireless Docking for iPhone, iPod Coming?

Gizmodo  had an interesting item today on the iPhone and iPod.  Wireless …..
They indicated that Apple may be preparing wireless docking for its iPhones, iPods and other devices. The technique will use voodoo called induction, and involves hiding coils underneath the surface of a device and its cradle, with the ability to wirelessly transfer data […]

 

Windows Mobile Updates for Daylight Saving Time

I know, I know, you’ve read about this how many times?  But the question is … did you take care of it yet?  For me, the answer is NO, not yet.  So just in case there are a few of you like me … here is the info one more time.
Updating Windows Mobile-powered devices […]

Feb 15th Experience Mobility Posts

CoPilot Live 7 … coming soon

ALK Technologies Announces CoPilot® Live™ 7 for Spring ReleaseLatest generation GPS Navigation software for mobile phones combines dedicated system simplicity with Live services and market-first support for Microsoft Mobile® 6
CoPilot Live 7 highlights:

Simple to use, dedicated GPS navigation performance for mobile phones
Brand customizable for Mobile Operators, OEMs and handset manufacturers
Improved routing, redesigned colourful 2D/3D […]

 

Want a Zune? … for FREE!

There is a HUGE Zune Give-Away offer featured at Gear Diary that you just might want to check out.  That’s right folks, the lovely Judie has a special promtion for readers of her blog on how to win a free Zune MP3 player from MSN.

People who make MSN their homepage have the opportunity to win a […]

 

Motorola Q - for Sprint

Are you a Sprint customer?  There is an excellent review and a terrific video that infoSync World did on the Motorola Q that just might make you think about making a switch. There are Pros and Cons for every device, so you have to decide just what is best for your needs. In part, they say:
Barely a half-inch […]

 

Arcade Reality Treo-based Camera Game

Check out this SLICK game, called  Arcade Reality from Toyspring.  Watching the video you can’t help but be impressed with the camera based gameplay.  A cool interface overlays game objects on the camera view … pretty neat!
You have to move around and aim your Treo at various monsters and ships that appear around you. As […]

 

GREAT NEWS for T-Mobile Dash Folks!

Jason Chen is reporting that the T-Mobile Dash WILL BE Upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6 … This is very cool and great news for the T-Mobile folks!
Jason said:
Our T-Mobile tipster just sent us a bit of good news for current Dash users. It seems T-Mobile is going to be releasing Windows Mobile 6 as an […]

 

I think I like Greg Winn from Telstra

Why?  Because he told Apple to ’stick to your knitting’ … and you know, he’s right!
 Telstra has all but ruled itself out of the running to carry Apple’s new iPhone mobile when it is released here next year with a senior executive launching a withering critique of the device.
Telstra’s operations chief Greg Winn, considered the telco’s second-in-change and the man […]

 

Samsung SGH-F520 - uniquely designed

The more I look at this device, the more impressed I am with Samsung’s design team.  A very unique design with a really slick dual slide keyboard … a WOW experience.
Sporting a 3-inch touchscreen display, a 3MP camera, EDGE, HSDPA, Flash interface, and a microSD card slot … this device is more than a starting […]

 

New OneNote Powertoys

GottaBeMobile.com let us all know that The OneNote Extensibility & More Blog links to two new powertoys for OneNote that look really attractive.
Export Outlook Notes to OneNote  and OneNote 2007 Word Count
Both require the .Net 2.0 Framework to be installed and you can find the installation instructions here.
Warner indicated that he has not given either […]

 

Spb Software House unveils Spb Mobile DVD 2.0

Arne Hess from the the::unwired reported today that Spb Software House is unveiling Spb Mobile DVD 2.0 at 3GSM
Arne said:
At the 3GSM World Congress, Spb Software House unveiled it’s latest product - Spb Mobile DVD 2.0 which is designed to bring the true DVD experience to your Windows Mobile device.
Unlike other DVD to WMV ripper, Spb […]

 

HP iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger - Video

Update: Looks as if the site is back up so check out the video
Note:  There seems to be a temporary issue with the mobinaute.com video on the HP iPAQ 514, so check it later to see if the site comes back.  It is a very nice video.
There is a nice video of the HP iPAQ 514 […]

 

LG Prada v2 to include T-DMB mobile TV? -

Engadget Mobile is reporting that according to Telecoms Korea , the LG Prada (KE850) is already in the works.
That’s the good news … now for the bad.  They are not adding the 850MHz band for the US …. just yet!
Evidently the folks in Korea just love mobile TV … I just can’t believe that it will […]

 

More SPEED ….

At 3GSM Samsung demonstrated 4G …. and we are just staring with 3G here. 
jkOnTheRun had a link to Akihabaranews.com with some pictures and the press release about Samsung demonstrating its WiMAX WAVE 2 mobile.  It will come across the pond but the question is …WHEN?
Samsung Electronics Co., LTD, a leading provider of telecommunications network, demonstrated its […]

 

Need help with that iPod?

Do you know someone that got an iPod and just can’t figure out all the ins and outs of the device?  Are you the one they call for help?  Well here is a one-time solution that should help them (and you out).
iPods are indisputably the most popular gadgets of recent years. The iPod, however comes with […]

Feb 14th Experience Mobility Posts

E-TEN Glofiish M700 - a Preview

Darius Wey has a Quick Preview of the Glofiish M700 where he indicated that the M700 packs some punch with a Samsung S3C2442 400MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, GPS (SiRFstar III), an FM radio (with RDS support), a 2.0-megapixel camera, a 2.8″ QVGA touch screen, […]

 

Gmail, it’s not just by invitation anymore

There was a time that using Gmail was by invitation only.  Those luckey enough to get the invites could invites friends to participate in the beta … but no more folks so you can stop looking on ebay tring to buy one of those precious accounts because now all of you can get it […]

 

Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition 3

Do you have a Palm device?  Are you looking for a navigation system?  If so, you need to check out Palm’s GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition 3 that features TomTom’s NAVIGATOR 6 software … it is absolutely terrific.
So the question that you might ask is “how good is the TomTom software?”  For the past two […]

 

Windows Mobile 6 Video of new features

Jason Langridge did a great job on a video for Windows Mobile 6.  It is worth watching to get a feel for the new OS.

Link to Jason Langridge’s WebLog

 

Opera 9 Goes Mobile

Opera Software announced plans to upgrade mobile Web browsing by developing Opera 9 for mobile phones in all major platforms. Opera 9 has enriched Web use on the PC with new technologies, and now the leading browser innovator will deliver the same groundbreaking functionality to mobile phones. The upcoming Opera Mobile edition includes the […]

 

Timing is everything ….

The folks at SlashGear have a little timepiece for you to wear.  Of course it is a $100k of wrist-worn art.  Most likely just a little more than you might care to spend on a watch but on the other side it sure makes that new HTC Athena look a little more reasonable in price.
I have […]

 

Lexar Introduces New Ultra-Compact 4GB miniSDHC and 2GB microSD Storage Cards

Company to Showcase Full Range of Mobile Storage Solutions at 3GSM
BARCELONA, Spain –(Business Wire)– Feb. 14, 2007 Lexar, a world leader in advanced digital media technologies, will introduce two new ultra-compact mobile memory storage products at the 3GSM World Congress, expanding its range to include a 4GB miniSDHC(TM) card and a 2GB microSD(TM) card. […]

 

Wii Everybody Votes Channel

TechEBlog has a Wii Everybody Votes Channel first look that is pretty cool.  If you have a Wii, you want to check out the video posted on TechEBlog.
Here’s a first look at the Wii “Everybody Votes” channel, which has not yet been officially announced by Nintendo. For those who’ve tried this service, what do you […]

 

Wireless Challenge Designed to Take Internet to New Places

Nokia and Popular Science Magazine are joining forces to create the Popular Science Nokia N800 Reader Challenge, a contest calling for user-developed applications, scripts, services or hardware additions for the new Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. The Linux-based Nokia N800 provides portable Internet access via Wi-Fi or an enabled cell phone with Bluetooth connectivity for […]

 

ActiveSync 4.5 is NOW available

For those of you that have NOT migrated to Vista, Microsoft has released ActiveSync 4.5 for you.
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-powered devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows®-powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box.
You can get the latest version of ActiveSync 4.5 […]

 

MobileTechRoundup 90

It has been so busy lately that I have just started to catch up on some podcasts that I download automatically and I just realized that the MoTR 90 has been up for over a week.  So I just took a break, made lunch and spent a relaxing 30 minutes listening to another terrific […]

 

Full Metal Jacket …

… oops, I mean Full Metal Body and that is just what LG Electronics presented at 3GSM … its full metal body 3G slider ‘KE500′.
A nice looking device that will allows users to enjoy real-time streaming video on 2-inch TFT-LCD. It features microSD card slot and internal speaker for multimedia experience. There are […]

 

Toshiba G900 - Some great photos to drool over!

Daimaou from Akihabaranews.com  posted some G900 pictures that are sure to bring out “device envy” in the world of “geeks”.  Like you Daimaou, I want it too!  It definitely looks very cool….
In part, he said:
Argh, I want it! As any other geek, you should now be aware of the latest Toshiba bombshell, the G900, a PDA/phone […]