Experience Mobility

Vonage’s Time to call app for iPhone and iPad

2011-08-16T08:32:00.005-04:00

Vonage has introduced their Time To Call app for Apple iPhone and iPad mobile devices that looks very cool!

So what can you do with this app? How about make low-cost international calls of up to 15 minutes to landlines and mobile phones in over 190 countries. You save money over dialing directly through major mobile carriers, and pay for your calls through your iTunes account. It’s FREE to download with no monthly charges and no commitments.

Checkout the FULL ARTICLE here at the Experience Mobility website.

BIG SALE at SCOTTEVEST

2010-09-22T14:52:00.001-04:00

This is one of those special sales that is well worth looking at especially since the holiday season will soon be here. Jump in, check it out and my guess is that you will find that item you have always wanted.

This is the last Big SCOTTEVEST Sale before the holiday period!

Check out some of the pricing:

SeV Fleece 5.0 ($140 - 40% = $84)

SeV Ultimate Cargo Pants ($70 - 40% = $42)

SeV Microfleece Pullover (in Gunmetal and Moss only, Black is *not* on sale) ($60 - 40% = $36)

SeV Q-Zip (in White only, all other colors are *not* on sale) ($35 - 40% = $21)

TEC Hat ($20 - 40% = $12)

Click THIS LINK and check out the SCOTTEVEST sale.

Technorati Tags: Sev,SCOTTEVEST,clothing,Windows Mobile,Windows Phone

The Scott Jordan Signature System - A First Look

2008-10-02T20:22:00.001-04:00

There is something about a SCOTTEVEST that just exudes a special character along with an amazingly comfortable feeling as you wear it.

I have been a SCOTTEVEST person ever since I got my first vest years ago and over the years I have had the opportunity to review a myriad of products that have followed in the SCOTTEVEST tradition of high quality, comfort and versatility. After opening and seeing the NEW Scott Jordan Signature System, it is possibly the best jacket that SCOTTEVEST has produced.

In this first of two "first look" videos, I share with you my experience as I open the NEW Scott Jordan Signature System. Quite simply, it is absolutely amazing! In the second of this two part series, I share my experience with the NEW Fleece 5.0 which serves as the “undergarment” when worn with the NEW Quantum jacket. My first impression as I looked at, felt and tried on the Fleece was “WOW"! It had an extraordinary feel, incredible comfort and typical of all SeV products, quality throughout.

You can watch my first look videos here

Technorati Tags: Scott Jordan Signature System,SCOTTEVEST,SeV,Quantum,Fleece 5.0,skiing,snowmobile,winter,jacket

How to use the Snipping Tool in Vista

2008-10-01T11:44:00.001-04:00

Here is a tool that is part of Vista that is one of those cool utilities that make your work just a little easier. Today I saw that Ctitanic from Mobility Site referenced a video that Esther Choi from Microsoft did showing you how to use this useful tool. Like Ctitanic, I am really pleased to see that Microsoft is producing and posting these types of videos for users.

So if you liked that video here are some more that Esther did showing some of the great features of Vista. You can watch them here: http://experiencemobility.net/?p=1142

Technorati Tags: Vista,tools,utility,Snipping Tool,video,educational video,Microsoft

Windows Mobile Quick Reference Guide

2008-08-08T10:26:00.001-04:00

Designed for the beginner, this is a great resource to start being able to Experience Mobility.

Learn about the Windows Mobile Standard and Professional:
1. User Interface
2. Navigation
3. Customizing

Free for individuals!

Download the Windows Mobile Quick Reference Guide PDF

License required for corporate use - contact webmaster at pocketpctalk.com for details and customization options.

Windows Mobile Quick Reference Guide

Technorati Tags: Windows,Windows Mobile,Quick Reference Guide,PDF,Chris DeHerrera

Free Vista SP1 Support (until March 18, 2009)

2008-07-31T21:26:00.001-04:00

Did you know that you can get free technical support on Windows Vista SP1 until 18 March 2009? Free, unlimited installation and compatibility support is now available for all worldwide customers using Windows Vista SP1, until March 18, 2009. Telephone support is available worldwide.

Find out more and access the service here.

This support for SP1 is valid until March 18, 2009. Availability of chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For customers residing in North America or Canada, chat and e-mail support is available.

Some issues may require more advanced support for which there is a charge.

Technorati Tags: Viasta,Microsoft,FREE Support,Vista SP1,SP1

Need a spare part for your device?

2008-07-22T09:04:00.001-04:00

Sometimes you run into the best tips by perusing the net. Take today for example, I jumped over to Mobile Jaw and saw a post on Mike's site about looking for spare parts for your device. It just so happens that I snapped the little plastic clip that holds the cover on the back of my 8525 and needed a replacement cover. Mike recommends going over to Cellular Nationwide Network - CNN for short.

These guys have parts for a huge number of devices including Windows Mobile devices, Blackberry’s, iPhones, and even those basic cell phones that the carrier gives away for free. hey, you can even get parts for your Zune, iPod, xbox 360, Playstation, and Wii ... pretty cool!

So this might well be a site you should bookmark just in case you need that hard to get part and if you don't want to pay those high prices you would have by sending your unit back to the manufacturer for repair.

Thanks Mike for the tip!

Technorati Tags: part replacement,Windows Mobile,iPhone,Blackberry

Fireworks - a FREE game from Astraware

2008-07-03T09:24:00.001-04:00

Astraware Fireworks is a simple FREE application, showing sequences of fireworks flying and exploding into the air. As 4th July is traditionally a time for fireworks and celebrations in the USA, the features have been created to help our American friends highlight one of their major holidays - Independence Day!

Astraware Fireworks is available for devices running Palm OS® 5 and later and Windows Mobile® 2003 and later, and this year a new BlackBerry® version is available which includes the backgrounds and firework effects but doesn't include music, so sorry BlackBerry-owners - this time round you'll have to hum your own marches! What better way to celebrate 4th July than with some Fireworks? Download your copy today - it's available for a limited time only! Oh, and did we mention, it's FREE?!

You can get Astraware Fireworks here

Technorati Tags: Astraware Solitaire,FREE,free game,July 4th,fireworks,US,USA

Scott Jordan, CEO of SCOTTEVEST Previews the Fleece 5.0

2008-06-22T11:20:00.001-04:00

Check out the NEW Fleece 5.0 coming soon to SCOTTEVEST

Click to Play

Scott recorded this from his new video studio and would love to have your input on the studio to make it better for you.

Technorati Tags: SCOTTEVEST,SeV,Fleece 5.0,video preview

Astraware Solitaire now available for S60 and UIQ phones!

2008-05-28T09:07:00.001-04:00

Editors Note: I've been playing Astraware Solitaire for the past week on the Motorola Z10 and I have been very impressed with the interface and smooth game play . Astraware has again created an outstanding adaptation of their Windows Mobile version for you to enjoy this favorite past time on your S60 or UIQ device.

Astraware is excited to announce their version of the classic card games pack - Astraware Solitaire - is now available for smartphones running Symbian S60 3rd Edition and UIQ 3. The game was released for Palm OS and Windows Mobile devices in June 2007 and has been highly acclaimed by both public and media since then.

Astraware Solitaire features 12 of the most well-known and best-loved single player card games, chosen based on direct feedback and suggestions from Astraware customers. The games include Klondike, Pyramid, Spider, and Freecell, and to make the playing experience both familiar and fun, each game has custom gameplay options so everyone can enjoy the games using their favorite variation on the standard rules.

The game's controls have been specially designed to be simple and comfortable to play with, and along with just the right balance of effects really make it easy to play and feel like you would when playing with a real pack of cards.

"We always aim to give our customers the best possible experience, with games that are not only fun, but include a user-friendly interface, and lots of customization options, so they can really feel like they're playing the game their way. Astraware Solitaire is a premier example of this with a selection of 12 great card games chosen from customer feedback," said Cassidy Lackey, VP, Handmark Studios. "The game has been incredibly popular for Palm OS and Windows Mobile smartphones, and so we're very pleased to extend Astraware's support to the many millions of S60(R) and UIQ(R) devces worldwide."

Smartphones are very personal and everyone loves to customise the look of their handheld. Astraware Solitaire also offers lots of choices including decorative backgrounds, changeable color themes, and a beautiful selection of cardbacks to enhance the look of your game.

Most important of all, there is a choice of card front including a familiar traditional set with beautiful face cards, and a clear card face option which is better for those with visual impairments, or for playing in bright daylight.

If you like to track your progress, the game statistics will tell you how long you've played and how often you win, and Astraware Solitaire also includes a fun trophy system which unlocks extra card graphics and the highly sought-after Golden Trophy Deck of cards. Once you've collected them all, you can even be use them to play with!

With 12 highly-absorbing, traditional card games, Astraware Solitaire is the perfect pastime for everyone's smartphone.

Astraware Solitaire is available for smartphones running S60(R) 3rd Edition and UIQ(R) 3, priced $19.95. To save $10 off the regular price, get Astraware Solitaire before 23rd June 2008!

The complete list of games included is: Calculation, Canfield, Clock, Four Seasons, Freecell, Golf, Idiot's Delight, Klondike, Pyramid, Spider, Sultan's Harem, and Yukon. To try Astraware Solitaire for yourself, visit the Astraware website: http://www.astraware.com/solitaire, or SymbianGames.com.

Technorati Tags: Astraware Solitaire,S60,UIQ,games,software,smartphone

Update to Astraware Casino adds Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker

2008-03-12T10:32:00.001-04:00

You Asked For It ... You Got It!

Astraware is excited to announce a new update to Astraware Casino.

In response to customer requests, Astraware Casino version 1.20, now includes Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker, which allows players to bet the pot or even go all-in when they have that winning hand! Unlike a real casino, if you do bet the lot and lose, Astraware Casino will allow you to visit the Bank and carry on playing. There's even a fun 'Souvenir' trophy for a big loss!

Alongside Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker, Astraware Casino also includes Slots, Blackjack, Video Derby, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold 'Em Limit Poker, Baccarat, Video Poker, Video Keno, and Three Card Poker. The game gives players $1000 in their virtual wallet to begin playing with, and includes a fun trophy system with the 'Souvenir Suitcase', which marks achievements in each of the games.

Astraware Casino 1.20 is a completely FREE upgrade to registered users. The game is available for Palm OS(R) smartphones and PDAs running OS5 and above, and for Windows Mobile(R) Classic, Professional and Standard devices running Windows Mobile(R) 2003 and later.

Visit Astraware here: http://www.astraware.com.

Technorati Tags: Astraware,Pocket PC,smartphone,games,cards,Slots,Blackjack,Video Derby,Craps,Roulette,Texas Hold 'Em Limit Poker,Baccarat,Video Poker,Video Keno,Three Card Poker,Poker

International Traveler? ... Check Out the DUO Atom

2007-11-21T09:26:00.001-05:00

Travel a lot? Do you have the need for two SIMs? Then you want to check out this neat phone that makes life just a little easier with a twist of your hand. I took a second to visit WND Telecom and liked the rotational video they displayed to show off the device ... you may like it too! Click the link above to check it out.

WND DUO Atom
'Dual SIM cards in one handset built seamlessly around a gravity sensor'

Synchronize personal and business life in one handset
Gravity sensor for effortless conversion between SIM cards
Use seamlessly across continents

The Duo Atom is a life-enhancing multimedia solution incorporating cutting edge technology. Supporting two SIM cards and with an in-built gravity sensor, the Duo Atom lets users move effortlessly between separate mobile accounts with a simple flip of the phone. Featuring a unique touchpad application, the screen and keypad are reversed as the handset is turned 180 degrees to allow access to each of the two phone accounts in turn from the same touchpad. In addition, the in-built camera, TV-out and mp3 player make the Duo Atom a powerful leisure companion.

Frequency Band
Tri-Band (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz)

Dimensions
109x48x14.5mm

Memory
128x64Mbits PGM Memory + 128MBytes Storage Memory

Display
176x220 262K 1.8? OLED (x2) TBD

Camera
Built-in 3 Megapixels Auto Focus Camera

Crave via BGR

Technorati Tags: WND Telecom,Duo Atom,dual SIM,rotational,gravity sensor

It's the view

2007-10-27T15:45:00.001-04:00

Sarah & Eli's backyard, originally uploaded by Jack_Cook.

For well over 25 years I have been visiting Amish friends in Pennsylvania a couple of times a year. When I need something to relax, I often look at pictures taken from our friend's home.

Peaceful, isn't it?

Windows Mobile Network Analyzer PowerToy

2007-10-03T23:41:00.001-04:00

Did you know that Network Analyzer for Windows Mobile runs network utilities (e.g., ping and ipconfig) on a Windows Mobile powered device? Network Analyzer for Windows Mobile facilitates the troubleshooting of network connectivity issues.

Network Analyzer for Windows Mobile runs network utilities, for example ping and ipconfig, on a Windows Mobile powered device. Network Analyzer for Windows Mobile facilitates the troubleshooting of network connectivity issues. You can extend the harness. You can add user-defined tests (DLLs) to the list of tests to be executed. An xml input file defines the list of tests to execute. You can use Network Analyzer to send information about network traffic to a .cap file. You can then view the .cap file with the Network Monitor tool or the Ethereal tool. See the readme file below for more information.

Note: Microsoft takes great care to ensure that PowerToys work as they should, but they are not part of Windows Mobile and are not supported by Microsoft. For this reason, Microsoft Technical Support is unable to answer questions about PowerToys. PowerToys are for Windows Mobile only.

Check out the Windows Mobile Network Analyzer PowerToy here.

Visit the Experience Mobility website for more

Technorati Tags: Windows Mobile , network analyzer , ping , ipconfig , software , power toy

Zune 2 ... A Digital Music Experience

2007-10-03T10:35:00.001-04:00

Microsoft unveils the Zune, Microsoft's music and entertainment brand that provides an integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a line of portable digital media players, the Zune Marketplace online store, and Zune Social, a beta online community Web site created to help people discover music.

Technorati Tags: Microsoft , Zune2 , Zune , MP3 , digital , music player , marketplace

Cubis - an extraordinary game, an incredible offer!

2007-10-02T18:49:00.001-04:00

Exclusive Club Astraware Member-only Offers for October 2007

WOW ... this is a terrific offer for ALL

The Club Astraware Member-only discount offer for October 2007 is Cubis for the amazingly low price of just $4.95, that's a huge $15 off the regular price!

Faithfully converted from the highly-popular online game from Freshgames, Cubis is a beautifully crafted block-sliding puzzler. Cubis features two modes of play: Puzzle and Arcade, with 100 hand-designed levels. Slide the blocks to match the colours and clear the required number of cubes before time runs out. Cubis features 3D isometric graphics with a choice of background themes, and is enhanced with an atmospheric soundtrack.

Cubis is available for Windows Mobile and Palm OS smartphones and PDAs.

There are 3 double points offers in Club Astraware this month, so members can build up their points even quicker! The games offering double points this month are Zuma, Fruit Frolic, and Hidden Expedition Titanic. Simply buy any of these games at full price and get twice the regular number of points!

These offers are only available in Club Astraware until the end of October! To get your hands on these specials simply join or login to Club Astraware at http://www.astraware.com/club. It's free to join and only takes a couple of minutes.

Visit the Experience Mobility website for these and more News, Views and Reviews of Mobile related products

Technorati Tags: Cubis , Astraware , software , Pocket PC phone , smartphone , Palm OS

Saturday, September 29th

2007-09-29T13:57:00.001-04:00

Armani launches mobile phone …

… with built-in ‘rape alarm’ that can be activated from your pocket
Clemmie Moodie had an item up today that talked about a new device from Armani that is the size of a credit card and weighs less than a Mars bar - but could save your life.
It’s a designer mobile phone with an […]

Backup those contacts!

Here is a solution for backing up your contacts for when you get stuck and cannot restore from your device. You don’t need a computer, software or data cable … just connect the Backup-Pal and it will instantly download and saves a copy of your cell phone’s address book. Pretty and reasonably priced at $39.99 […]

HTC Touch Slide … and it uses 3rd party applications!

There are certainly a lot of devices scheduled for launch and this is one that looks like it might well grab the attention of quite a few folks .. maybe even a few disgruntled iPhone owners.
Formally referenced with the codename "Nike," the HTC Touch Slide has a lot to offer in a neat […]

Disappointed? I would be too if I bought an iPhone!

You have all heard it, the newly released firmware 1.1.1 for the iPhone is out and gives you a cool wireless iTunes store but it also has locked down the ability to use third party applications after the iPhone update. It’s sad, very sad that Apple, in their infinite knowledge of knowing what is best […]

Visit Experience Mobility for these and more News, Views and Reviews of Mobile related products

iPhone firmware update to 1.1.1

2007-09-27T19:27:00.001-04:00

Apple has release a new iPhone firmware revision, bringing the official software notation up to version 1.1.1.

This new software brings a host of changes and upgrades

Read the rest of the story here at Experience Mobility

Palm Centro smartphone

2007-09-27T19:11:00.001-04:00

Palm Centro Brings Palm Ease of Use to Traditional Mobile Phone Users for $99.99, Exclusively from Sprint

New Compact Design Available in Two Colors

Designed for individuals and traditional mobile phone users looking for a better way to manage their professional and social lives, Palm, Inc. and Sprint introduced the Palm® Centro smart device, at $99.99.(1) With voice, text, IM, email, web, contact and calendar capabilities, a full-color touch screen and full keyboard, Centro brings Palm simplicity and organization to customers who want to stay connected with co-workers, friends and family. Centro will be exclusive through Sprint in the United States for 90 days and is available in onyx black or ruby red.

Read the rest of the post here at Experience Mobility

Mar 2nd Experience Mobility Posts

2007-03-02T23:27:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:24:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:20:00.002-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:20:00.001-05:00

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 […]

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

2007-03-02T23:20:00.000-05:00

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
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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

2007-03-02T23:14:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:12:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:10:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:08:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:04:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:02:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T23:01:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T22:59:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T22:58:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T22:55:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T22:54:00.000-05:00

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

2007-03-02T22:50:00.000-05:00

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 […]

Feb 13th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:34:00.000-05:00

Suzi is at it again!

But this one from Suzi (from ShinyShiny.tv) showcases the HTC S710 and P3350. Yup, Chris Leckness said that all of a sudden he was getting all sorts of alerts for some new HTC device videos. Well, I like watching Suzi … she has incredible enthusiasm. Head over to Mobilitysite for the links to several videos … […]

Yahoo announces Go for Mobile 2.0

Engadget Mobile reported today that a cornerstone of Ed Zander’s keynote address this morning centered around Yahoo’s exploits in the mobile space. Its first serious foray, Go for Mobile, wasn’t really much of a game-changer in either of its major flavors (Windows Mobile and S60) for a simple reason: the app wasn’t much more than a […]

Verizon Lights Up More EV-DO Rev. A, Covers Much of Metro USA

First it was good, then it was bad, very very bad and then …. BAM … IT WAS OUTSTANDING!
Matt Hickey from Crunch Gear just explained why. It seems as if you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, your wireless broadband may have just gotten faster. Just eleven days after announcing plans to light-up its 3G EV-DO Rev. […]

Bank of America Introduces Cell Phone Banking

Consumers nationwide will be able to use cell phones and smartphones to check balances, pay bills and transfer money.
Bank of America Online Banking customers will be able to use their cell phones and smartphones when they’re on-the-go to check account balances, pay bills and transfer money with the launch of secure mobile banking, the […]

So You Be The Judge … part 2

So we have an update, there has been a change. Evidently the folks at Mobility Today recognized that copying a post is a treacherous act and that you can get “burned” because I have just been informed that they have now adjusted their original post to reflect the actual press release rather than reflect […]

So You Be The Judge …

Sometime back I left Mobility Today after over four years of serious contribution to that site. There was a difference of opinion on how things should be done; it was not my site, so I made the decision to leave. It was time to go.
Not a big deal … or was it?
I started Experience […]

“THE SIGHTSPEED GUY” TO HOST NEW DIRECTV SHOW

“The Fizz Newzz” provides new outlet for exploding medium of personal video

Ask any video blogger with his own vlog or a couple of YouTube clips under his belt to be on TV—real TV—and chances are you won’t have to ask twice.
So when producers of DIRECTV’s vlogger-created-content program, “The Fizz,” approached Peter Zottolo to […]

Special Offer from SCOTTEVEST to Experience Mobility Readers

Today I received an email from Scott Jordan, CEO of SCOTTEVEST. SCOTTEVEST is having a “closed sale” to previous purchasers but has been very kind to extend the sale to my readers.
If you have never visited SCOTTEVEST then you are in for a treat. They have an incredible collection of “techie” clothes that will […]

The Rizr Z8 - it bends

Motorola introduced a new phone design, which slides open and bends to bring the microphone closer to the user’s mouth.
The Rizr Z8, unveiled at the 3GSM wireless trade show in Barcelona, Spain, uses software from Symbian, which specializes in advanced cell phones and is more often found in phones from Nokia, Motorola’s bigger rival.
The […]

HTC Unveils New Q1 2007 Smart Device Line-up

Three new devices launched at 3GSM, showcasing ground-breaking new form factors
Barcelona, Spain - 13th February 2007 - High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world’s leading provider of Microsoft Windows Mobile powered devices, today launched three smart devices from its Q1 2007 product portfolio at the 3GSM World Congress Conference and Exhibition. These ground-breaking […]

Feb 12th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:32:00.000-05:00

3GSM - what’s in Barcelona

Marguerite Reardon posted a story on 3GSM that is worth reading entitled 3GSM: Wireless sharpens its edge in Barcelona. This is one of the industry’s largest trade shows showcasing new phones, services and strategies that we will see now and in the future.
Starting Monday, leaders in the mobile industry will gather at the 3GSM […]

BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

GPS & BlackBerry Maps, MultiMedia & Expandable Memory, Voice Dialing & TrackBall
Research In Motion has introduced its BlackBerry 8800 … with a lot of cool multimedia consumer features.
Unveiled this week at the 3GSM World Congress, the BlackBerry 8800 includes a media player and a microSD expandable memory slot for music and videos. A very slim device with a QWERTY […]

Congratulations to StevieG!!

StevieG has won the Experience Mobility Scavenger Hunt featured in the news item we posted on CES - Big, Exciting, Overwhelming and Fun.
For those that read the entire article, there was a hidden scavenger hunt inserted in the article that said:
Now it is time for a little break in this CES wrapup and time […]

Lenovo, Motorola & Asus … Great NEW Entries

Lenovo, is jumping into the converged device world. They are showing their 1st two offerings at 3GSM in Barcelona today. Check them out here at Mobilitysite!
And in a different post, Chris from Mobilitysite was pleased to present the Motorola Q GSM Version running Windows Mobile 6.
And finally, a third and possibly the most exciting […]

New Nokia phones

Nokia shows new E series optimized for Internet access on the go–at 3GSM World Congress in Spain.
Marguerite Reardon from CNET News.com posted a piece on Nokia’s newest entries. The three additions to its E series phones are for the business user. The new devices are the E61i, a thin BlackBerry competitor; the E65, a stylish slider; […]

World’s Fastest Handheld Device

DataWind Unveils World’s Fastest Handheld Device, “PocketSurfer™ 2”, Before Live Audience at 3GSM
PocketSurfer™ Version 2 Fulfills Promise of “True Wireless Internet”
Barcelona, Spain, 3GSM World Congress (PRWEB) February 12, 2007 — DataWind Net Access Corporation, “DataWind,” a leading provider of wireless web access products and services, today unveiled the new version of PocketSurfer™, the World’s […]

OQO Model 02 Ultra Mobile PC With Embedded HSDPA

OQO Demonstrates Model 02 Ultra Mobile PC With Embedded HSDPA Capability at Novatel Wireless Booth at 3GSM World Congress. OQO Signals International Expansion Targeted at Europe and Asia.
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ — OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator and creator of the groundbreaking model 02 computer, today showcased the award-winning model 02 computer with […]

Yahoo runs mobile phone advertising in 18 nations

Yahoo has top corporate advertisers that will run brand ads on mobile phones.
Yahoo! has begun offering its brand advertising to reach mobile phone users across markets in Western Europe, South Asia and the Americas, capitalizing on its prowess in supplying Web advertising to computer users.
Companies like Hilton’s Embassy Suites, Infiniti, Intel, Nissan, Pepsi, Procter & […]

A NEW iPAQ - Sleek, Small, and Feature Packed

HP Unveils Smartphone with Powerful Wireless Email Capabilities for Mobile Professionals
HP today introduced the latest HP iPAQ device, a sleek and small smartphone that delivers a flexible wireless email experience for business customers through convenient voice control and hands-free operation.
The HP iPAQ 500 series Voice Messenger features voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) capabilities, “push” […]

It’s Official! Windows Mobile 6

Microsoft Reveals New Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone Software, Improves World’s Fastest-Growing Mobile Operating System
Latest software to feature new messaging tools, tighter security and improved productivity features; devices to begin shipping worldwide by second quarter of 2007.
BARCELONA, Spain — Feb. 12, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today unveiled Windows Mobile 6, the newest version of its […]

Boingo Launches Worldwide Wi-Fi Service For Mobile Phones

Boingo Mobile Gives Wi-Fi Device and Dual Mode Phone Users Unlimited Wi-Fi Access at Tens of Thousands of Hot Spots across the Globe for Only $7.95 per Month.
Boingo Wireless Inc. today announced Boingo Mobile, the first global Wi-Fi Internet service designed for Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones and devices. Boingo Mobile lets users enjoy the […]

Let’s Help TabletKiosk recover stolen goods!

PLEASE READ THIS NOTE FROM GAIL LEVY OF TABLETKIOSK
The Tablet PC and UMPC fan base is often referred to as a community. This is why I am reaching out to the online Tablet and UMPC fan base so that we can all respond in a unified front.
On Sunday, February 11, the TabletKiosk warehouse […]

AMD Ushers in Breathtaking Multimedia for Mobile Devices

…with Next-Generation AMD Imageon™ Media Processors
New AMD Technology Enables Handheld Manufacturers to Captivate Consumers with Remarkable Video, Audio and Imaging

SUNNYVALE, CALIF. — February 12, 2007 –AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced the AMD Imageon™ 2298, 2294 and 2192 media processors, offering ultra-fast, high-resolution image processing, DVD-quality video and high-definition audio for compelling mobile multimedia experiences. […]

Palm to Announce Upgrade to Treo 750

For Treo users, the WM6 announcement brings two great pieces of news. First, Windows Mobile 6 supports full 320×320 screen resolution, meaning we can likely expect future Windows Mobile Treos to stop using the much-lambasted 240×240 screen resolution.
Secondly, in this Webcast hosted by Pieter Knook, Senior Vice President, Microsoft Mobile and Embedded Devices division, […]

Suzi got her hands on the LG Prada…

… and Mobility Site, your one stop source for news (as well as HIS one stop source for news) has a video of her giving the LG Prada the once over. This is a very definite cool and SLICK device … my guess is that we all might get a bit of device envy with this […]

SanDisk Introduces microSD Multi SD Kit

Used to Simplify Buying Memory Cards for Mobile Phones
SanDisk Introduces microSD Multi SD Kit to Simplify Buying Memory Cards for Mobile Phones
Adapter Kit Provides microSD Card, miniSD Adapter and Standard SD Adapter
In a Single Package Compatible With Most Mobile Phones That Have Card Slots
BARCELONA, SPAIN, Feb. 12, 2007 – SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today […]

GPS Tools Put Nokia’s 6110 Navigator on the Map at 3GSM

During the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia unveiled its new Nokia 6110 Navigator, a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The navigational phone features integrated maps and turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and turn arrows pointing users in the appropriate direction. The Nokia 6110 Navigator can also provide users with traffic information, weather services and travel guides. […]

Nokia 6110 "walk through"

A walk through of the NOKIA 6110’s feature facility, its GPS Satellite Navigation system…

Nokia at 3GSM World Congress 2007, Barcelona Spain

Nokia has a big presence at 3GSM. Here we have some consumers browsing various Nokia phones and their features.

Toshiba Introduces Two NEW Devices

Toshiba Unveils the D500 and D900 Windows Mobile Professional smartphones
Toshiba’s introduced the G900 Windows Mobile Professional smartphone. A Triband 3G enabled PDA style mobile with a full keyboard and a stunning, high resolution 3″ WVGA display – the largest in its class. For all its exceptional functionality and globe-trotting connectivity, the G900’s design is […]

Feb 11th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:27:00.000-05:00

Hungry for more Windows Mobile 6?

Want to know What’s New and What’s Cool?
Jason Langridge has been dying to write a blog post about Windows Mobile 6 and he has finally done it … and he did a great job with it too!
Using Windows Mobile 6 for over a year, he has a good perspective to offer on what is great about it. In […]

Want to build Mobile and Tablet PC applications?

Steve “fyiguy” Hughes from BostonPocketPC has the way for you to start doing it at the New Mobile PC Hands-On Labs. “fyiguy” has some great step-by-step information about how you can build mobile and Tablet PC applications by starting you off with a couple of neat links for hands-on labs for Windows Vista for Mobile.
There are four “labs” that Steve […]

Interesting Blackberry Patents

Here is an interesting keyboard arrangement that just surfaced at USPTO for the Blackberry. Some very interesting arrangements for text input and it clearly gives additional space for new designs.

You may want to jump over to the Unwired View to see a couple more that are not keyboard related … interesting security features

Understanding the Elements

The Raw Feed had a neat piece on New Software Tech “Understands” Your Photos that I thought was incredible. Think about the hundreds (or thousands) of photographs you have stored … this is a neat way to sort them all out!
Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT and the Fraunhofer Institute […]

"Clipit", we will miss you!

AppScout had a nice article or should I say obituary on “Clipit”, the little guy that was always annoyingly there to help you out when you were (or at least appeared to be ) befuddled with an Office document. Entitled “To Kill a Paperclip “, it’s a short piece that is enjoyable to read.

Feb 10th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:26:00.000-05:00

M300 Mobile Phone WATCH and MP3 Player - Cool!

DigitalReviews came up with this very very cool watch and MP3 player. Imagine, you can play Dick Tracey … Stevie, you’ll like doing that. Yup, supposedly you will be able to Talk and SMS from your wrist.
The M300 has a lot of features that you would want plus a few extras so jump over to DigitalReviews […]

Just a reminder - FREE Maps from Nokia

On Thursday I posted an item FREE maps for your device talking about Free Downloadable Maps to the Mobile World

Nokia is making its smart2go mapping and navigation platform, available for free download (www.smart2go.com), enabling millions of people to use the most comprehensive map coverage offered on a mobile device. The platform allows for mapping and routing […]

Feb 9th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:24:00.000-05:00

Windows Mobile Pro 6 - A Mobilitysite "walk though"

Back in all its glory!! We had a technical issue with the video so we had to edit to add a very important piece … sorry for the delay but when you see the video, you will say it was worth it. Chris did another first rate job in creating a video that all will […]

Windows Mobile Security and Patch Management

If you work in Information Technology or have been using Windows on your desktop you are aware that security and patch management are critical tasks that must be addressed especially on any device where you store information. With Windows Mobile you cannot afford to ignore security and patch management either.
This article provides an overview […]

Prada - Nice but NOT running Windows Mobile

There was a small website that was showing a picture of LG’s Prada and indicated that the LG iPhone look alike was going to run Windows Mobile 6. Supposedly a Business Week article “spilled the beans” and a light bulb went off … I think the bulb was already dead because if you check out the Prada […]

A Nice Concept … CompactAnalogThumbstick!

How can you combine compactness and usability? The folks at industrialdesign.ru have a real slick way to improve usability for your portable device … the CompactAnalogThumbstick!
“CompactAnalogThumbstick”- improved joystick for portable devices. CAThumbstick is a telescopic analog thumbstick and we offer to use it in any of portable game devices, phones and etc.
The beginning of work with […]

Is it a little rich?

Gizmodo has a piece up on Sony’s Flash-based UX390 UMPC. They say it’s “Like a $2,500 Sidekick”. It is a really nice device and I believe that it will serve some folks perfectly for their particular circumstances but the price … think about what you can get for $2500.
In any event, check out what the […]

Windows Mobile 6 Professional in pictures

Engadget’s Chris Ziegler has some “eye candy”, as he calls it, for you because he has posted a series of Windows Mobile 6 pictures for those of you that have a hankering to go through all of them.
Chris said in part that the Professional Edition is the real prize, filling Pocket PC Phone Edition’s shoes.
…. […]

A Step in the Right Direction …

… EMI May Sell Recordings Online With No Anti-Copying Software
I had posted a story the other day entitled An End To Music DRM? where Apple CEO Steve Jobs says Apple would support an open online music marketplace if large music companies stop using digital-rights management software to prevent copying of music sold online.
Today, The New York […]

Feb 8th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:22:00.000-05:00

BLUEANT RELEASES ‘V12’ LCD BLUETOOTH HEADSET

… WITH CALLER ID & VIBRATING ALERT
BlueAnt Wireless has announced the release of its latest Bluetooth headset, the V12. The V12 incorporates a Backlit LCD screen with 12 digit caller ID, vibrating alert for incoming calls, ‘Ambient Noise Reduction’ for improved clarity of sound, battery and volume ‘Intelligent Status Indicators’ and a history of […]

FREE maps for your device

Explore the world with free maps on your mobile
smart2go is a compact programme for your mobile that allows you to load maps from around the world. Discover interesting places with ease, highlight them and get the route.

A Rollable-Screen Handheld - Slick!

David Meyer of ZDNet UK reported that A division of Philips will show off what it claims is the world’s first “rollable display” cellular device at the mobile technology exhibition 3GSM next week.
Polymer Vision’s Readius device, which has a roll-out grayscale screen, is being touted as a combination 3G-enabled PDA and e-book reader. Telecom […]

Don’t mess with old farts …

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

A wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her faithful aged schnauzer named Charlie, along for the company.
One day the schnauzer starts chasing butterflies and before long, Charlie discovers that he’s lost.. Wandering about, he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having […]

World’s First Mobile Router

Links 3G/4G Cellular, Municipal Wi-Fi
Top Global announced the world’s first Mobile Router that can simultaneously link 3G/4G and Municipal Wi-Fi networks to provide seamless roaming and secure connectivity to multiple devices, such as VoWiFi phone, WiFi IP Camera, PDA, and computers.
Municipal Wi-Fi networks are making headway with more than 300 communities nationwide plan to […]

Samsung - Ultra Smart and Ultra Cool!

Samsung announced a new addition to its Ultra portfolio with the introduction of Ultra Smart F700. This revolutionary mobile phone will be showcased at 3GSM World Congress, the largest telecommunications event, next week. The F700 features unrivaled design and brings a superior range of multimedia experiences to consumers.
The Ultra Smart is a part of […]

An End To Music DRM?

Apple CEO Steve Jobs says Apple would support an open online music marketplace if large music companies stop using digital-rights management software to prevent copying of music sold online. An economist who studies hidden costs of intellectual property rights agrees with Jobs, suggesting his challenge signals the coming end of copyright as we know […]

RIM and Samsung are friends again ….

… of course we don’t know the specifics (they are keeping them under wraps) but yesterday Research In Motion and Samsung reached agreement on RIM’s lawsuit over BlackJack smartphone.
It has been reported that RIM has incorporated into the settlement protection of their trademark and Samsung will make concessions on how they will avoid customer confusion of […]

ESPN Mobile Lives!

Verizon Wireless to get exclusive rights on Mobile ESPN content
For those of you that can’t live without ESPN, Verizon Wireless and ESPN have signed an exclusive, multi-year agreement that will provide Verizon customers with the sports content application. The Vcast data service will cost users $15 per month.
Verizon Wireless customers who sign up for a V CAST subscription will […]

Fire Today …

When I moved to Maine, I joined the Volunteer Fire Department to offer my services when I am here in Maine. For the past three years I have gone through some rigorous training and today we got to use some of the skills acquired.
A Cold Winter means folks keep their wood stoves pumping to […]

Feb 7th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:20:00.000-05:00

MegaChip and ROM … the finale!!

Well, here we go … The DoS Clan reviews the Athena, x7500 from HTC 3of3. Check it out … this is one very SLICK mobile device that offers quite an array of features. … and YES, I have held it in my hand! Very slick!
So catch the last video … it’s just a taste but […]

BlackBerry 8800 - A Hands On

The Boy Genius Report got their hands on a BlackBerry 8800 and from the tone of their discussion … they like it!
Coming in svelte black and chrome here is the new BlackBerry 8800! I am happy to show everyone this fantastic device from every-which-angle possible. The OS seems to loads way faster than the […]

Hammer Heads - It’s Open Season!

It’s Open Season on Gnomes with Hammer Heads
Astraware and PopCap Games are excited to announce that it’s open-season on gnomes with the release of Hammer Heads for Palm OS. and Windows Mobile. for Pocket PC Smartphones and PDAs.
Hammer Heads is a frantic fun-fest for anyone with an aversion to those pesky creatures that live […]

INTEGRATION BETWEEN SPB DIARY & SPB MOBILE SHELL

So what is really cool with Spb Mobile Shell is its integration with Spb Diary.
Spb Mobile Shell together with Spb Diary makes a perfect Today screen. Look at this examples:

1. “Classic”This is the easiest way to configure the integration with Spb Diary.
2. “Diary Addict”Spb Mobile Shell is in drop down mode and Spb Diary takes the rest […]

MegaChip and ROM … doing it again!

Well it appears as if HTC is following the lead of others that release a little viral marketing on upcoming products … the Athena x7500.
Chris over at Mobilitysite found #2 (of 3) and let me know it was available. There are 6 days left before the official appearance so we will just have to live […]

Will Vista Run Your Games?

Jason Cross has an article on ExtremeTech about Will Vista Run Your Games: The Final Word that is interesting and worth the read if you are an avid gamer. In part, Jason said:

It seems as though we have been writing about Windows Vista in the future tense forever. Nobody will deny that Microsoft has taken an […]

Feb 6th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:19:00.000-05:00

Spb Software House Releases Spb Mobile Shell

Spb Software House, the leading Pocket PC software developer, unveils Spb Mobile Shell.
The Pocket PC user interface has not been significantly changed for the last six years. Originally the Pocket PC was a PDA designed for stylus navigation and long but infrequent periods of general use. It has since evolved into many things, including […]

SPB Mobile Shell - A Mobilitysite First Look

This is a brief video demo of SPB Mobile Shell, a new utility from SPB Software House. Chris leckness been using this for the past couple weeks and has found it to be amazingly simple to setup and very powerful.
Spb Mobile Shell introduces the next generation user interface while keeping all advantages of a Windows Mobile device. Spb […]

SPB Mobile Shell - WOW!

With the new release of Mobile Shell, the developers of Spb Software House are offering an Extreme Makeover for your Windows Mobile 5 device. If you compare Windows Mobile 5.0 with Pocket PC 2000 it is obvious that there have been no significant changes to the user interface.
Sure, the Pocket PC OS looks nicer, […]

Sony Ericsson’s W610 Walkman

Sony Ericsson’s new W610 Walkman is a neat looking device that sports quad-band with EDGE data. Some of the features are an RDS FM Radio, an LED light for pictures, and a decent battery providing up to 25 hours of music playback or 7 hours of talk time. In addition, there is A2DP stereo Bluetooth audio, a […]

Wonde Proud - 55 hours of continuous use

Because I am continually on the move traveling from place to place, I am always looking for a better solution for my Bluetooth GPS receiver needs. Wonde Proud just may well have a solution that is well worth looking into. The GPS-BT760 Bluetooth GPS receiver is for the user who want to use his PDAs/smart phones […]

Verizon’s Samsung U740 … coming soon

Engadget Mobile is reporting that Verizon’s Samsung U740 is close, very close to release. They like the look of the dual hinge … looks like a Nokia N93 copycat to me which is a very slick device!
In any event, it appears as if on February 14 we will see the official launch with units appearing a short […]

Look what’s coming … maybe

The ASUS Aura is a concept device that definitely looks pretty slick. Translation of the page is difficult for me … but there are some great pictures of this SLICK looking device.
It appears that it will have a 3.9-inch touchscreen with a very interesting QWERTY Keypad that slides out. What are some of the “extras […]

Feb 5th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:17:00.000-05:00

Run Palm Applications on your Windows Mobile Device

StyleTap® Platform allows you to run applications (and games) originally written for Palm OS handhelds on devices running

Windows Mobile Pocket PC

Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone

With more than 20,000 applications for the Palm OS platform available – many of them free – you will be able to do so much more with your Windows Mobile […]

Copper Treo 680 Back in Stock

The Palm Infocenter reported today that the Copper (orange) Treo 680 is back and is at the Palm online store.
They indicated the the previous messages about it being no longer available seem to have been removed from the site. The unlocked version is available for the standard $399 and is listed as shipping within […]

Sony Ericsson to unveil new Walkman and Cyber-shot phones

C/NET Asia is reporting that Sony Ericsson looks set to announce new additions to its popular Walkman and Cyber-shot handset series.
According to a media invite that CNET Asia received, the product announcement, scheduled for next Tuesday (February 6), is expected to include new phone accessories, too.

Check out the rest of the story […]

Broadcom, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an FM radio

…ALL ON A SINGLE, SMALLER, OW POWER CHIP
Peter Judge posted a story about Broadcom integrating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an FM radio on a single 65nm CMOS chip. The device should cuts costs and will certainly speed up converged phone services.
Not being the first to integrate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a chip, Broadcom’s smaller lower-power technology will make this an […]

Sun Visor Theatre - Is this really good to have?

It looks great and definitely is a “cool” gadget to have in the car but I wonder how good it really is. When my son was small and we went on long trips (which we did often), he would read, play games, and spent time enjoying the beautiful scenery of the United States as we […]

Upgrade or Clean Installation - That was the question!

For years I always ran a couple of computers and at one point in time I had three sitting on my desk each with different functions. One was always my “beta” machine so it enabled me to play with what was new without the fear of a major screw up and losing my ability […]

Win an iPhone - Yeah, You Heard Right!

… and you can win it at MY!PHONE!
My great and good friend Judie Hughes from Gear Diary is an associate editor at MY!Phone during all her free time (how does she do it?). Vincent asked Judie to join the team over there most likely to add a solid voice of reason as well as some clear inner and outer beauty!
So […]

It is all about control (and seeing green)

Yahoo! News is reporting that rumor has it that Europe’s largest telecommunications groups plan to form a mobile search engine to go up against industry heavyweights Yahoo and Google. I am sure that they are seeing that vast wealth that Yahoo! and Google have acquired and now they want a piece of the mobile advertising […]

Palm announces Treo 750 in Europe

the::unwired reported today that Palm, Inc. announced the Palm Treo 750 Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition, previously available as Palm 750v on Vodafone’s 3G/UMTS network since September 2006 in the UK and across much of Western Europe, will be made SIM free and unlocked generally available across Europe via Palm’s online store and from retail […]

When "Menneisyys" Speaks ….

…we all listen and that’s because he is always providing terrific and invaluable information. Today, Werner Ruotsalainen posted about Mobile Stream releasing a new version of Windows / Linux / Mac OS X-compatible USB Modem application. Definitely worth looking at!
In part, Werner said:
Anyone using a WM5 AKU3 Pocket PC Phone Edition (any WM5 device with a […]

Apple and The Beatles Settle …

… now it’s time for Apple to settle with Cisco on the iPhone trademark although if it takes as long as the Beatles dispute the iPhone will never appear.
With Apple settling the dispute with Apple Corps Ltd, one might expectthat we will soon see Beatles songs to be sold on the iTunes.
Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs […]

360 Camera by Cedric Tay

Not that I would buy this camera for my travels but it is an interesting device that I ran across as my search continues for the best camera to Experience Mobility. Designed by Cedric Tay, it certainly presents a lot of interesting possibilities for captures.

A panoramic view is ‘an unbroken view of an entire surrounding area’. […]

8" Screen for Navigation - WOW!

And the WOW continues with all the big manufacturers. Aving posted some great pictures of the NEW LG Philips LCD. An 8-inch LED-backlit VGA TFT-LCD for navigation … Can you imagine how cool this will look on your dash?
Check out all the pictures here at AVING USA

The Casio Exilim ZOOM EX-Z1050

Monday, February 5th, 2007

I keep looking for a new camera to use for “everyday” pictures as I Experience Mobility in a variety of situations and lighting conditions … there are so many choices that it is difficult to decide just what will suit my needs and be enough to last for several years. Just as I pretty […]

Feb 4th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-26T21:13:00.000-05:00

Rob Busway gets a NEW MacBook Tablet

I have to admit that I was a little disappointed when I heard that Rob went out and got the NEW MacBook Tablet. I know life is sometimes tough and you have to get the “lower end” devices just to save a few bucks … but Rob, a Mac?
Rob had the following to say:
Well, I […]

Didiom - a free-to-use service

Darius Wey posted a story about a New York-based company called Didiom which has just launched a self-titled free-to-use service that allows you to preview, purchase, and send music from your Windows Mobile-based device.
Darius indicated that the content is delivered in MP3, WMA, or WMA Pro, with the wireless version at 64kbps and the […]

MobileTechRoundup 89

WOW! The boys just keep pumping these podcasts out and as always, the content is terrific! If you’ve been following the continuing saga of Sammy, you will be pleased to know that he is back. I know that “Molly Motion“ was very happy to hear it! Don’t you just love it when folks name their devices? […]

Two NEW JumpDrive USB flash Drives from Lexar

How many thumb drives do you have? I have too many!
Have you ever grabbed one to use and just as you start to use it you find out that it is full. And to make matters worse, it’s filled with stuff you don’t want to delete! When I saw the PowerToGo solution I knew it would save me from that problem ever happening […]

PenCommander 2.0 from Phatware

PhatWare Corporation has released PenCommander 2.0 for Windows Vista-based Tablet and Ultra Mobile PCs. PenCommander is a system utility application that features a powerful scripting technology and is now enhanced to support the Windows Vista operating system.
PenCommander allows users to employ the pen, to invoke commands, that can control Tablet PCs and UMPCs in […]

Feb 3rd Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-03T19:06:00.000-05:00

Considering a tablet?

Craig Pringle from Blog:: Craig Pringle just picked up a Portege R400 from Toshiba for review and like many tablets ( or PCs), there are likes and dislikes. Craig called this new convertible from Toshiba innovative and posted his thoughts on his blog. In part, Craig said:
The R400 is far and away the most slate […]

I agree Warner! Apple Blew it!

Warner Crocker from GottaBeMobile.com had an interesting post today on “Apple Microsoft Flame War Heats Up-Again”. Warner made some great points but one in particular was right on the money.
… in announcing a fix for iTunes issues with Vista, Apple fanned the flames by suggesting that iTunes users wait before upgrading to Vista, or, to add […]

Vongo Updated for Windows Vista

“fyiguy” reported over at BostonPocketPC that Vongo was updated for Windows Vista.
In part, he said:
One of the coolest things I saw at CES 2007 this year was the Alpha version of Vongo. Being a huge Vongo fan, I wanted Vongo to work well with Windows Vista and personally wanted it to run well with […]

A look at multi-touch Tablet PCs and Laptops

Rob Bushway talks with Microsoft’s Hilton Locke, who demonstrates the new multi-touch technology for tablet pcs and ultra-mobile pc.
VERY SLICK!!

Looking for a Bluetooth GPS?

Amaryllo Trinity - Bluetooth GPS with RDS/TMC!
Amaryllo Trinity is a stylish Bluetooth GPS receiver that can also receive real time traffic information as broadcasted via TMC same as the Globalsat BTT-100 that we have posted about before.
Trinity features the 20 Channel SiRFstar III LP (Low Power) chipset and has a built-in patch […]

Everex Stepnote VA4101M - the First Sub-$500 Vista Notebook

Everex Stepnote VA4101M, priced at $498, is the first available sub-$500 notebook with Windows Vista operating system.
The 15.4-inch widescreen Stepnote VA4101M comes with Windows Vista Home Basic Edition preinstalled and it’s powered by Intel Celeron M Processor at 1.46GHz. It has 512MB of DDR2 533 SDRAM memory, which is upgradeable to up to 2GB. […]

HTC Athena - more pictures to drool over

So if you believe in the adage that a picture is worth 1000 words, then head over to Lucretius’ website and check out these pictures. What did he have to say about the Athena?
The best way to describe HTC Athena I feel, have to be the term “Mobile PC Communicator.” You see, unlike laptops or computers, […]

SuperDoku 1.1

PocketPCFreeware has another great FREE program for you if you are a Sudoku player. A nice interface with 8 levels of play. Finish one level and get to the next.
Easy to play, this program has several skins to suit your fancy.
SuperDoku is a program to try and if you are not a hardcore sudoku player […]

S710 Vox - Nice!

Lucretius has a nice post with plenty of pictures of the NEW HTC Vox. It’s a nice looking device that appears as if it will handle just about all your needs. It worth navigating over just to view the pictures.
Introducing one of the latest HTC release, it was officially titled as the S710 Vox. Identical […]

Bill Gates on Vista and Apple’s ‘Lying’ Ads

Steven Levy from Newsweek has a WEB EXCLUSIVE where he chatted with Bill Gates about the new version of Windows, Vista. I thought it was a terrific article with great questions and excellent answers. I particularly like this question and answer.
How about the implication that you need surgery to upgrade?Well, certainly we’ve done a better job […]

Tom Tom Navigator 6 - Easy, Safe, Reliable

Tom Tom has released Navigator 6 to the public after having announced the release several months ago. The products are readily available for purchase at their website (http://www.tomtom.com/products/category.php?ID=2).
Their PDA offer is divided into 3 different products:

TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 - Software & maps of the US/Canada on memory card + GPS receiver for $299.95

TomTom NAVIGATOR […]

Feb 2nd Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-02T18:54:00.000-05:00

iMono USB SIM and Memory Card Reader

The Red Ferret Journal called this item ”cute and useful”. I just got a new phone and with it I got an updated SIM from my provider. So what do I do with the old SIM?
With the iMono USB SIM and Memory Card Reader you can read a variety of memory card formats including mini SD card, SD, […]

Windows Mobile Device Center

If you are going to run Vista, then Active Sync is gone and is being replaced by the Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center. It is a beta but my experience so far is that it has worked magnificently.
Chris Leckness from Mobilitysite has a nice “walk through” that is worth looking at to give you […]

Great News for the Sling Community

jkOnTheRun reported today that Sling has opened up the Palm OS beta!
If you’re a Palm OS device owner and want in on the Slingbox beta, you can apply now via the Sling Community site.
Sharon, the beta program manager writes:
“Very happy to announce that we’re now accepting applications to the SlingPlayer Mobile for PalmOS Beta […]

Feb 1st Experience Mobility Posts

2007-02-01T18:53:00.000-05:00

Google Maps - a service for your mobile device

Today, Google extended one of its most innovative mobile products to a new group of users with the release of its Google Maps service for mobile on U.S. Windows Mobile devices. This version of Google Maps for mobile, which will run on Windows Mobile 2003 and higher, enables users to view interactive maps and satellite […]

Move in your world and let the music follow

Wireless Audio Bean Makes Vista Sing While You Chat
I’m anxious to see this little device come to market. From what I can gather from the specs and from a great chat I had with the folks at LTB, this device has some great possibilities for those of you that really want to Experience Mobility. Imagine […]

Fujitsu’s Ultraportable Tablet

Jim Martin is continuing his obsession with ultraportables and I’m glad he is. Last week he reviewed the slick, stylish Sony Vaio VGN-TXN15P/B. He thought it was pricey (Every Sony product is pricey Jim) but he thought it was a compelling ultraportable for people who want small.
This week he looks at the Fujitsu LifeBook P1610, an ultra ultraportable with […]

Verizon Wireless Launches Faster New Wireless Broadband Network

Verizon Wireless Enhances Wireless Broadband Network with EV-DO Revision A Technology.
Verizon Wireless today announced it is launching its next-generation high-speed wireless broadband network in cities throughout the country, giving customers the ability to upload files five to six times faster than before, giving them faster access to e-mail, everyday corporate data, the Internet and […]

Verizon, Novatel Launch EV-DO Rev. A USB Modem

Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless, Inc. today announced the Feb. 2 availability of the USB720, the first CDMA 1x Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) USB wireless modem from Verizon Wireless. The compact USB720 wireless modem is compatible with all the latest notebooks, desktops and handhelds via an industry standard USB interface.
“With the […]

Nokia Pairs Next Gen Devices With Next Gen Users

San Francisco’s WiFiAnywhere Initiative Demonstrates Collaborative Approach to Connecting People to the Mobile Internet.

The latest generation of wireless Internet devices meets the newest generation of high school students as Nokia kicks off its participation in the city of San Francisco’s WiFiAnywhere initiative, a collaboration between public, private- sector and non-profit organizations that will give communities […]

Woo Your Sweetheart on Valentines Day!

Bejeweled Valentine’s Day Edition once again available for a limited time! … there have been some NEW enhancements adding compatibility for some new devices, so Windows Mobile users with 240×240 square screen devices can display their inner-romantic.
Astraware and PopCap Games. would like to wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day. To celebrate a special […]

Dual Touchscreen Laptop - SLICK!

You need to check out this item from V12 Engineering. First impressions are that this is one very slick dual touchscreen laptop.
If you click on the link above, a flash animation will appear. Click on ENG, then 2 (portfolio), then the pic of the closed laptop to view the pics - the site is […]

More Memory from ATP

ATP Launches 2GB microSD and SD Trio Flash Memory Products Doubling the Storage Capacity in ATP’s Award Winning SD Flash Solutions
ATP Electronics Inc., a leading manufacturer of digital flash media products, today announced the immediate mass production and launch of 2GB microSD flash cards. Also newly available will be 2GB versions of ATP’s award-winning […]

Jan 31st Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-31T18:50:00.000-05:00

‘’Sprint Interception'’

Sprint, NFL Launch ‘’Sprint Interception’’ Wireless Phone Recycling Initiative at Super Bowl XLI Benefiting At-Risk Youth Through NFL Charities
12-Month Campaign to Culminate at Super Bowl XLII
Sprint and the National Football League have once again teamed up - this time to benefit NFL Charities, at-risk youth and the environment. Fans who attend Super Bowl XLI festivities […]

VaJa - Enabling you to carry your gadgets in style.

Carry your gadgets in style.
The Caddie collection delivers an unique look and full access to main functions while keeping your device secure. Available only for Motorola Razr V3 & V3i, Palm Treo 700 series and iPod video 30, 60 & 80GB, this collection also includes a very stylish Caddie Leather Bag.

Customize your […]

Windows Mobile flaws could crash phones

Joris Evers from CNET News.com posted a story today on Windows Mobile flaws. He indicated that a security firm has found a pair of security bugs in Microsoft’s Windows Mobile which, if exploited, could crash phones and other devices running the software.
He also stated that the vulnerabilities lie in Windows Mobile Internet Explorer and Windows […]

ZINK has "cool" concept

Waltham, Massachusetts has a new startup called ZINK and they want to provide you with the ability to shoot photos and print them without ink.
Initially you will get only 2- x 3-inch color photographs with larger prints coming later. The images are created with a special head that uses heat to react with the special photo paper.
The price? […]

88 … and counting!

MoTR has another NEW cast up that you might want to listen to as you’re driving to work. This latest rendition covers a few new product announcements and the guys give their opinions on them.
Matt indicated that he wil have a review up on EV-DO Rev A. very soon … hurry up on that Matt!
You […]

USBTV from Sandisk

Sandisk is about to introduce a new USBTV … a very cool way to deliver video from your computer to your TV via a USB thumbdrive. Sound interesting? It did to me!
The dongle will have a lot of flash memory, a DRM-enabled video decoder and a video line-out … whew!
Sandisk will begin later this week picking […]

Workaround for a "Clean Install"

This is interesting … was it an error of omission?
Microsoft internal documentation reveals a workaround for Vista Upgrade DVDs with no need for a previous version of Windows
Just when everyone thought that all hope was lost when it comes to performing a clean install with a Windows Vista Upgrade DVD, a gleam of light […]

Jan 30th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-30T18:46:00.000-05:00

So you want colors do you?

How many of you have the “old” iPod Shuffle … you know, the boring grey one. So you saw all the new colors and wish you had one … well, how about having 4 colors and you get to choose the color of the day as well as provide that device some much needed […]

blue, pink, green, orange and silver

Lots of colors for a popular device!
Apple today announced that the world’s most wearable digital music player is now available in five brilliant colors: blue, pink, green, orange and the original silver. A hit with customers since its initial shipment three months ago, iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just […]

Windows Vista upgrade guide - part 2

Chris Ziegler from Engadget has the second installment on a Windows Vista Upgrade Guide. This installment deals with hardware … it is a must read!
Microsoft hasn’t been shy in helping itself to generous new box-selling hardware requirements for Vista. Though the term “bloatware” comes immediately to mind, an argument could be made for a […]

Join the Club Astraware Points Party!

Club Astraware bursts into life this month with a Point-popping Party! Everyone can join in and get points for all kinds of things, from purchase to high scores to surveys and more! And what do points make? Free games and discounts from the Astraware store, that’s what!
The Points Party runs until the very last […]

Giveaway of the Day

Kevin over at jkOnTheRun posted this little tidbit and it is very cool. A giveaway of the day, everyday! So what is Giveaway of the Day?
It’s an initiative allowing you to get the best commercial software titles - for free. Every day we offer licensed software you’d have to buy otherwise, for free! Yes, we […]

fyiguy says CELEBRATE!

fyiguy over at BostonPocketPC says you can Celebrate Windows Vista Launch with an Ultimate Vista Celebration.
If you are unfortunately bogged down with work in the office and regrettably are not able to attend the launch event in New York City’s Time Square today you can still view the video here.
You don’t want to miss the […]

Seagate’s D.A.V.E. - is it your new best friend?

Matthew Miller seems to think so and based on the information he was able to pull together, I think so too! Evidently Matt was reading a Scoble post on the upcoming Seagate D.A.V.E. device and he believes it can solve all of his portable storage needs.
So what is D.A.V.E. (Digital Audio Video Experience)? It’s […]

Cute - A Miniature NEC Laptop Flash Drive!

Everything USB posted an item today about a miniature version of the NEC Valuestar type C laptop refitted with a Vista’s Readyboost-ready flash drive.
The folks at Everything USB liked the reproduction of the NEC Valuestar type C laptop. I guess they were impressed with the fine details on this 1/10 scale model.
I hope it works well!

Gomadic has a TIP for you

Gomadic Reaches Corporate Milestone: TipExchange Technology Now Supports over 1500 Devices
Gomadic Corp. has significantly expanded their TipExchange line of Chargers and USB data cables to support over 1,500 unique mobile devices. Gomadic also announces that their company is on track to achieve their stated goal of supporting over 3,000 mobile devices by the years […]

The Vaio UX-91 with Vista!

Daimaou from Akihabaranews has a nice video and some pictures of the Vaio UX-91 with Vista.
Now this is hot! We just received at Akihabara News the latest UX-91S with 32GB of SSD, a Core Solo U1500, 1GB of RAM and Vista. We’ll take a closer look at these and come back to you with […]

Bill Gates on the Daily Show

This is an excellent video! Enjoy!

HP Likes Boston

HP likes Boston! Recently, HP picked up the rights to the MoGo Mouse from a Boston company called Newton Peripherals and now it appears as if they are looking closely at another Boston Company called Boston Power.
Boston-Power is a lithium-ion battery company that provides unparalleled level of performance to battery systems for the portable […]

Zune: Gizmodo Likes It!

Jason Chen posted a story today about “How We’ve Lived With It For Three Months”. After its release, they decided to keep on using the Zune and now have a long term evaluation.
After nearly three months, their conclusion is pretty good … no, it is an excellent conclusion. In part, they conclude:
So would we […]

GPS PN-20 - from Earthmate

The new Earthmate® GPS PN-20 handheld mapping device is now available at Earthmate.com. This color screen handheld GPS receiver works with DeLorme’s superior Topo USA® 6.0 maps, satellite imagery, aerial imagery, and USGS quads. Perfect for outdoor recreational activities, the Earthmate GPS PN-20 map data types include trail maps, routable roads, and show real-time […]

Jan 29th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-29T18:42:00.000-05:00

Should I upgrade to Vista?

I suppose that is a question that some are still asking and if you are then here are 15 Reasons to Switch from PC World. Preston Gralla has some pretty compelling reasons why he thinks you should make the jump … I think you will agree after you read his article.
1. It’s the Interface, […]

two years ago…

….Verizon Wireless passed on iPhone
Smart Decision!!
Marguerite Reardon reported that Verizon Wireless could have been the first wireless carrier to offer the Apple iPhone. However after long discussions with Apple they decided to pass on the idea. Why? Because Apple’s financial terms were too steep.
One of the big sticking points for Verizon was the […]

Windows Vista Launch - Dancing in New York City

During a ceremony to celebrate the launch of Microsoft’s Windows Vista, 16 aerial dancers scaled a building in New York City to create a “human billboard” against the Big Apple’s skyline.
To create the billboard, dancers moved across the exterior walls of the five-story Terminal Building, thus creating images of the Windows Vista and […]

Samsung Unveils the NV11

10 Mega pixel Model is the Fourth in Samsung’s Flagship NV Series
I keep looking for a new camera but I just have not quite found one that will meet all the requirements I want as I Experience Mobility … that is until I saw the NEW Samsung NV11. I hope to get more on this […]

Jan 28th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-28T18:39:00.000-05:00

CallWave Mobile - A FREE Service

Hear and respond to your cell phone messages
Use your PC and your cell to visualize your mobile phone voicemail on your computer. CallWave is a free service that sends a copy of your mobile phone message to your email, enabling you to:

Sort and prioritize messages from your email in-box - viewing caller names and message […]

6 Days with Leckness

So you have heard a lot about the Palm Treo 750 and probably you have read a few reviews but the real question is “what is it really like on a day to day use”? Chris Leckness from Mobilitysite has done several brief chronicles of his day to day experiences with the Palm 750.
I […]

Jan 27th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-27T18:38:00.000-05:00

HTC - "Mobile Office Device" UMPC

Engadget reported that HTC is preparing to launch a “Mobile Office Device” UMPC in 2Q 2007. They indicated that DigiTimes reported that HTC is aiming to release it during the second quarter of this year.
DigiTimes said:
High Tech Computer (HTC) is currently developing its second UMPC (ultra mobile PC), with the new product likely to be […]

Are you ready for an upgrade?

This is a very quick way for you to see if your current computer is ready. Click this link to run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is designed to help Windows XP users identify whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista, which edition of Windows Vista meets […]

Intel’s Transistor Technology Breakthrough

Intel’s Transistor Technology Breakthrough Represents Biggest Change to Computer Chips in 40 Years
Intel Producing First Processor Prototypes With New, Tiny 45 Nanometer Transistors, Accelerating Era of Multi-Core Computing
In one of the biggest advancements in fundamental transistor design, Intel Corporation today revealed that it is using two dramatically new materials to build the insulating […]

Intel’s New Transistor

Not since the late 1960s have computer chips seen as dramatic an improvement as Intel’s new 45 nanometer (nm) transistors, Intel Co-founder Gordon Moore says. As part of this new technology breakthrough, Intel has announced it will use two new materials to build the insulating walls and switching gates of its 45nm transistors.
Hundreds of millions […]

The Evolution of the Smart Phone

eWEEK Labs put together a little slide show on The Evolution of the Smart Phone that is pretty good.
Since the first combination cell phone-PDA device emerged from the primordial ooze, manufacturers have been trying to perfect the genetic code of the smart phone.

When you click on the link below, a page appears […]

Jan 26th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-26T18:36:00.001-05:00

The JAQ3 – SLIM is IN!

Choices – Choices – Choices.
There are so many devices out there that it is often difficult to decide just what device is the best to fit your needs. No matter what device you pick, ultimately it has to perform the basic functions that you need and hopefully will have those extras that will reaffirm […]

… but it’s an Apple product

While at CES Chris and I paid a visit to bloghaus and yes, it was that noisy when we were there. There were all sorts of folks there chatting about a variety of different topics. Below is a video taken with Robert Scoble and a couple of “bloggers” having a discussion on the iPhone.
Robert, come […]

HP introduces a ‘twist and touch’

I saw this today over at AVING USA and I was liking it. HP announced the launch of their new HP Pavilion tx1000 entertainment notebook pc. It features a ‘twist and touch’ screen display and tablet functionality based on Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
Powered by AMD Turion 64 x 2 mobile technology, HP Pavilion tx1000 Entertainment Notebook […]

Jan 25th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-25T18:34:00.000-05:00

1.8-Inch Hard Drive With 60GBs on a Single Disk

Samsung First to Introduce 1.8-Inch Hard Drive With 60GBs on a Single Disk
Samsung Electronics Ltd. has introduced the world’s first 1.8-inch hard drive with a 60GB(1) per disk capacity and a super-slim form factor that is just 5-millimeters tall. Samsung’s sleek new 1.8-inch N-series features 20GB, 30GB, 40GB and 60GB per disk capacities — […]

The iPhone is No Smartphone

Apple’s iPhone was the talk of the town after its January 9 launch. Industry observers were by and large impressed with the new device, praising its user interface, innovation, and seamless integration. But two senior ABI Research analysts — wireless research director Stuart Carlaw, and principal mobile broadband analyst Philip Solis — point out […]

MobileTechRoundup 87

James, Matt and Kevin are back from CES and have another great podcast. This weeks “cast” covers a myriad of topics like the “hot” new Nokia N800, the OQO (now a UMPC??) and Zune squirting (????). Yeah, you have to download this baby just to find out what “Zune squirting” is.
You definitely want to hear […]

Samsung i607 BlackJack Smartphone - 10 bucks!

You keep hearing about the BlackJack but you just didn’t want to spend the cash for another device … well, check this deal out at Amazon.

10 bucks and maintain this new line of service with the selected rate plan in good standing for a minimum of 181 consecutive days … not bad!
Check out the Samsung […]

Palm Brings Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology to Palm OS Based Treo Smartphones

Treo 680 and Treo 700p Smartphones Now Offer Businesses Automatic Updates of Email, Calendar and Contacts with Enhanced Security and Manageability
Palm, Inc. announced availability of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® Update for Palm OS® devices for the Palm Treo 680 and Treo 700p smartphones. Palm OS based Treo smartphones have long been able to use Exchange […]

ASUS P735 GPS

So you want GPS on your handset? There is another player entering the market.
MobileWhack showed us today the newest GPS enabled handset, the ASUS P735. It is a 3G version of P535. They indicated that not much was known about its features but that it did support UMTS, lacks a keyboard, includes a miniSD card and has Bluetooth […]

Jan 24th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-24T18:33:00.000-05:00

LAPLINK RELEASES PCMOVER FOR VISTA

As millions of PC users await Microsoft’s latest operating system, Laplink’s best-selling migration utility is now available for moving into a new Vista PC.
Laplink® officially released its Vista-compatible version of PCmover®, the best selling migration utility in the world – and the only utility that automatically moves programs as well as data files and […]

Alltel Wireless - Palm Treo 700p Smartphone

Mobile Professionals Increase Productivity with Faster Connection Speeds and Enhanced Usability
Alltel Wireless and Palm, Inc. announced availability of the Palm® Treo(TM) 700p smartphone. The Treo 700p offers hardware and software innovations centered around usability, connectivity, multimedia and compatibility, designed to take advantage of the fast data speeds of Alltel’s Axcess Broadband network.(1)
“The Treo 700p adds […]

первое знакомство - say what?

Yeah, I couldn’t read either but I sure could drool over the pictures and they are all about the HTC X7500 (Athena)!

So do you like what you are seeing? There are plenty more at www.HPC.ru so wander on over, scroll down and take a peek. I wish I could say more but … hey, […]

New Nintendo Wii Remotes?

MobileWhack reported today that the Japanese gaming site Game Lab has indicated that Nintendo is working on some new Wiimotes.
The new remotes are rechargeable and will be designed to hopefully stay in your hand. Color seems to be part of this newly redesigned remote … tis only a rumor but if it’s true, they look cool!

PlayStation Portable - System Update

I missed this update that was made available on December 21, 2006. but when I saw it today I thought I’d just post it in case others might want it for their PSPs.
System Software Update
The PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system software update may include security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items, which […]

And I thought A707 was a plane…

… but it is also a Samsung device that is Painted Red for Valentine’s Day
Nicholas Deleon posted a story at Gizmodo indicating that the Samsung A707 is getting a nice coat of red paint just in time for Valentine’s Day.
There are NO Changes other than the color … 2-megapixel camera, HSDPA, a variety of audio file […]

HTC Vox - NICE!

It looks like The Boy Genius Report has one it again with some very clear pictures of the HTC Vox and they have more for you to drool over too!
Apparently they just got some great pics in their mail box so head over to take a gander at this SLICK looking device. HTC moved the spacebar […]

Free 3D Golf Game from Microsoft

Did you know you can receive information that best fits your needs when you update your profile? Just got your new phone? You’ll get articles to help you get up and running with your device in a short period of time.
For more advanced users, Microsoft will show you how to better use your device for both […]

Jan 23rd Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-23T18:31:00.000-05:00

SEAPORTAL - A Boston Experience

SEAPORT HOTEL UNVEILS SEAPORTAL, A PERSONALIZED IN-ROOM INTERACTIVE WEB APPLICATION
-The First Hotel in the Country to Offer This Complimentary Amenity -
The AAA Four Diamond Seaport Hotel has unveiled Seaportal, a new, in-room interactive web portal, designed to enhance the guest experience by providing personalized services and features “on demand” through a touch screen computer.
Seaport […]

HTC Athena - T-Mobile will call it the "Ameo"

How sweet is this? And yes, this device will be HOT … HOT … HOT!
Engadget had the following information:
Move over, Universal, there’s a new sheriff in town. The Athena from HTC is finally starting to make some public appearances in carrier livery, and we’ve gotta say, T-Mobile Pink is suiting this thing just fine. Specs for […]

Set your CE Clock in 2007

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 was passed to help alleviate energy concerns across the nation. One part of the act that will affect computers is the extension of Daylight Saving Time by four weeks. Instead of changing to Daylight Saving Time on the first Sunday of April, it will now begin on the […]

Spb Brain Evolution - An AWESOME Experience

I’ve tried it, I like it, it makes you think and keeps the adrenine running …
Spb Software House has released Spb Brain Evolution, one of the most intelligent games for Pocket PC.
By using Spb Brain Evolution you can improve your mental awareness, and maintain brain fitness. Use this game for everyday training and you will […]

5 Creative Uses for the MacBook

I couldn’t pass this up. TechEBlog had a post today on 5 Creative Uses for the MacBook that were so good I just don’t know why Apple doesn’t incorporate them in their Mac/PC ads … maybe they don’t eat eggs for breakfast!
In any event, there really are a couple of “neat” uses and a few brief […]

… and for those of you that golf

… GPS Industries has Introduced Another First in Golf Technology
PGA Tour Style FlyOvers Now Available on the Company’s Patented Inforemer-HD(TM) System
GPS Industries Inc. announced that the Company’s Inforemer-HD(TM) cart-mount display panels now feature full-motion flyovers. Long recognized as offering the most vivid and detailed graphics in the GPS industry, the Inforemer-HD(TM) system has introduced […]

Jan 22nd Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-22T18:30:00.000-05:00

Unicon MCopy: USB Mobile Command Center

Alan Henry posted about an interesting accessory on Gearlog that definitely peaked an interest for me. The concept of this device is to copy data from pretty much anything to anything else. How cool is that?
With MCopy you can transfer any files, music and pictures between any device that has a USB port or cable. For example: […]

Kevtris 2.0 and Other FREE Stuff!

Jessica Dolcourt had a nice piece up on C/NET about the BEST FREE SOFTWARE for Windows Mobile. In part, Jessica said:

You think you like your Pocket PC or Windows Smartphone now, but when you see our collection of best free software made just for the portable operating system, your heart will beat a little faster. […]

Windows Vista Expected to Generate $2 Billion in New Revenue for Massachusetts IT Industry in 2007

Microsoft operating system expected to drive 5,000 new jobs in Massachusetts.
Considering that I spend half my time here, I was pleased to see this item appear for the folks in Massachusetts. Who knows, maybe a few Patriots will be looking for a job soon ….
Massachusetts’ IT industry is expected to experience a significant financial […]

Nokia Wins WCDMA 3G/HSDPA Network Contract From U.S. Army

The United States Army has awarded Nokia a contract to build a WCDMA 3G/HSDPA network. The deal will allow the Army to evaluate potential applications for 3G wireless technologies for defense purposes.
Under the contract, Nokia will supply a WCDMA/HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) network of equipment and services. The network will be installed […]

Miami Beach Deploys Mobile Severe Weather Alerts

Location-Based Alerting System, Powered by the WeatherBug Network and Sprint Nextel, Helps Ensure Public Safety at the City’s Beaches and Parks.
The City of Miami Beach is the first city in the country to equip lifeguards and park and recreation staff with a location-based wireless solution that sends alerts when severe weather conditions threaten public […]

Jan 21st Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-21T18:27:00.000-05:00

Windows CE vs. Windows Mobile

PsionAndy from Mobilitysite posted a nice item today on What’s the difference between a Windows CE device and a Windows Mobile device?
Clearly an area that many (if not most) do not have the slightest clue about and this little piece gives some great understanding. Mike Hall did a great job in giving a brief […]

The Three-year Plan - Will it work?

I believe it will and if you read what Evan Blass had to say from Engadget, you just might tend to agree.
Evan’s article, Can Europe start dreaming about a brown (Zune) Christmas?, was short but it was his final comment that will make you think twice…
…but just remember how several years ago some people thought […]

PocketPicture 2.2

PocketPCFreeware has posted another cool application for those of you that are aspiring artists. PocketPicture will release that inner creativity while you are out and about.
It has following tools:
- Pencil, brushes of different width, gas brush and blur brush - Selection copying, moving, resizing and cropping Lines, ellipsis, rectangles - Flood fill - Undo […]

Tweaks, Tips, and Tricks for Windows Vista

Thinking of getting Vista? Here is a little tip - actually 10 tips that just might make your experience just a little better.

Chris Pirillo has posted his Top 10 Tweaks, Tips, and Tricks for Windows Vista that you might want to bookmark for when you finally get your copy up and running.

Pictures of the US700W

Steve over at The Carrypad UMPC has received the OK to post a set of US700-series images in his gallery. These are some nice views of this soon to be released UMPC (actually, not too soon, we have to wait until Q3).

Jan 20th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-20T18:26:00.000-05:00

Vanishing Point - The Game

Clues Discovered on Famous Structures Around the World
From San Francisco to Berlin, thousands play the world’s largest puzzle to win a trip to space.
To celebrate the upcoming consumer release of the Windows Vista™ operating system, Microsoft Corp. and AMD have launched “Vanishing Point,” the largest puzzle game in the world. While many clues have […]

HP iPAQ rw6815 Personal Messenger

TrustedReviews has a short review of the HP iPAQ rw6815. Overall the impression you get is that it is just OK. In part, they say:
In fact, ‘could do better’ seems like a fair overall judgement on this device. It is a comfortable Pocket PC to use, and not too bulky to carry around. But […]

Treo 680 Camera Update

Palm has identified that the Treo 680 device can experience reduced battery life when the camera is used. The camera may continue to draw power from the battery when the device is in standby mode. Treo 680 users should install the Treo 680 Camera Update to address this issue.
Question: I recently bought my […]

Jan 19th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-19T18:24:00.000-05:00

StyleTap for Windows Mobile Smartphone

The folks at Brighthand posted that a preview version of StyleTap for Windows Mobile Smartphone was Now Available if you have a strong desire to run Palm OS programs on your Smartphone.
StyleTap for Windows Mobile Smartphone lets many Palm OS applications (including multimedia applications and games) to run, unmodified, on any device running Windows […]

Palm Treo 750 - $99.99 Special Deal

Thanks to one of Mobilitysite’s readers, we were able to get this terrific tip on Palm Treo 750.
Amazon.com has the Palm Treo 750 Smartphone (Cingular) for $149.99 right now plus a $50 rebate … that’s right, $149.99 - $50 = $99.99
palm Treo 750 Smartphone (Cingular)
List Price:$899.99
Price:$149.99(when purchased with new service plan)
You Save:$750.00 […]

Just a little more with Jeff (and Phil)

Here is just a little more to give a taste of the future with Jeff Han and Phil Davidson demonstrating the multi-touch driven computer .
(Click on the video screen below to start watching)

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Compared to this, the iPhone is a toy

Gizmodo put up this very cool item on an experimental touchscreen that shows just where we might be going … sooner than you think. Clearly, the iPhone touchscreen interface is very cool but what if there were an infinite number of points of contact?
Jeff Han believes that this new technology will dramatically change computing as […]

AT&T To Introduce Unity Package

AT&T is about to introduce the AT&T Unity package. This new package will allow its AT&T cellular customers to call any AT&T landline customer without incurring additional fees and of course, you will not use your minutes. This new package extends the calling options for what AT&T likes to call its “community.”
Interested? You will need to have AT&T wireless service as […]

Jan 18th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-18T18:23:00.000-05:00

It does look cool … Vista Remote

The more I look at it, the more excited I am about the release of Vista and the excitement is not just for the new OS but for all the cool things that will be coming to make the experience even better.
Check out this Philips Vista Remote … very nice!

Model: SRM7500
Availability: first quarter 2007
Product […]

Price cuts on Apple iPhone? …. likely!

Michael Kanellos a Staff Writer for CNET News.com posted an interesting piece on price cuts on the iPhone. With what is believed to be a component cost of $229 and a total cost to manufacture of about $245 for the $499 iPhone, there is a lot of room to drop the price.
There are similar costs […]

Don’t You Just Love Competition?

So you want a new device but just not enough cash in reserve to take the plunge? It might well be the time to check out Verizon … prices are falling … dramatically.
Verizon has turned the heat up a bit on Cingular by cutting its prices on several devices and I would expect there […]

Spb Software House Opens Spb Club

Spb Software House, the leading Pocket PC software developer, announces a new website called Spb Club (www.spbclub.com). The idea of this website is to provide Pocket PC users with quality content they can use to empower and personalize their Pocket PC:

Programs
Games
Free ringtones
Free Pocket PC themes
Free SMS-tones
Free skins
Free UniThemes
Free tips & tricks
And information about Pocket […]

Rubik’s Cube … A Comeback?

MobileWhack posted an article today on a Rubik’s cube MP3 player. Not sure if I’d buy one but it did bring back memories of those countless hours of trying to solve the puzzle.

Rubik Cubes, for those of you that haven’t been paying attention to pop culture, are hot again. Innovative designers are trying to […]

Ballmer’s Thoughts on the Apple iPhone

Steve Ballmer gives his thoughts during a CNBC interview on the iPhone … very interesting.

LG KE850 PRADA

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

LG Electronics (LG), a pioneer in consumer electronics and mobile phones, and PRADA, one of the world’s leading brands in the luxury goods industry , unveil the first completely touch screen mobile phone. The PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough in the industry, as it is a unique, sophisticated and elegant […]

Jan 17th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-17T18:21:00.000-05:00

Mobility Guys #10 - The lost Episode

… and I still forgot to post it. Well, here it is and we hope you like it.
We are trying to get the time for all of us to be free at the same time … truly a difficult task, but we are working on it. #11 is done, we just have to get […]

MobilitySite Video First Look - JAQ3

Chris over at Mobilitysite has a video 1st look at the iMate JAQ3 that you should enjoy.
Chris says:
The i-mate JAQ3 is a new Pocket PC Phone that is very similar in style and size to the iPAQ 6900 series. This doesn’t have a built in GPS receiver though. I haven’t used this phone yet, […]

A first look at the world’s thinnest Pocket PC Phone

Matt Miller has posted his initial impressions on the JAQ3. Soon to be available in the United States, I think this will become a popular device. What makes me curious about this device is its size as well as AKU 3.2 and TI OMAP850 200 MHz processor I would expect performance to be terrific.
The […]

Confused about AT&T and Cingular?

Stephen Colbert explains the whole AT&T thing! and I am absolutely sure you will laugh!
This is a MUST WATCH video.

HTC Cavalier - Slim, Sexy and Postponed

The Boy Genius Report - Unboxing:HTC Cavalier
A very neat looking device that is certainly will spark an interest with some but apparently there has been memo sent to distributers indicating that the device is postponed. Oh well, at least you can drool over the pictures from the BGR Unboxing. Hmmm, I wonder if the postponement […]

Jan 16th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-16T18:18:00.000-05:00

Samsung SGH-F500

A picture is worth a 1000 words and a video is often worth more. You want to watch this video of a SLICK NEW SAMSUNG device, the SGH-F500.
This Samung phone features a 2.4-inch TFT display, 2.0-megapixel camera, 400MB of built-in memory, microSD card slot, Bluetooth w/A2DP, a media player, and USB connectivity.
via TechEBlog

A Public Service Reminder From MobilitySite

Chris has indicated that the email he got referencing the Do Not Call Registry was false and that there may be no need to follow the directions to place your name on the Do Not Call list.
Interestingly enough, I have had two calls to my cell that were “spam”. Granted, they are far and […]

Judie Reviews the i.Tech Virtual Keyboard

Judie over at Gear Diary has a nice review of The The iTech Virtual Keyboard (VKB) that I think you will enjoy. Sometime back I wrote a review of this keyboard and was very pleased with my ability to seasmlessly enter text into my iPAQ.
Judie says:
This past month with the i.Tech Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard has […]

Best of CES - The "Sansa Connect'’

SanDisk Wins Two “Best of CES’’ Awards for Hottest MP3 Player–The “Sansa Connect’’–at 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show
Wi-Fi Player will Allow for PC-Free Subscription Music, Streaming Internet Radio and Photos on the Go
SanDisk Corporation announced the Sansa Connect–a Wi-Fi enabled MP3 player that lets consumers enjoy and recommend music from almost anywhere–won two “Best […]

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I can’t read it …

… but I can see it and they continue to look good!
Sony will be releasing by the end of the month 3 new UX models, all with Vista and they look very intriguing. The UX91S, UX91NS, and UX71 all run Vista and vary in price depending on configuration. I’m sure we will get more information soon but […]

Jan 15th Experience Mobility Posts

2007-01-15T18:13:00.000-05:00

CES - Big, Exciting, Overwhelming and Fun

It is virtually impossible to see all of the exhibits at CES unless you go there with a team of folks, each with a pre-defined role on what they will cover. This year I wanted to walk the floors, see as much as I could and try to absorb the incredible array of electronic devices that […]

3 NEW Introductions from Globalsat

Globalsat is starting the year off with three cool new items. The Globalsat GV-370 which is a new personal navigation device that will provide door to door navigation with voice guidance, 2D and 3D map views, and an integrated mp3 player and photo viewer.
In addition, they introduced a new Bluetooth GPS receiver that has TMC capabilities. Called the […]

A White Pearl for $150

Sound good? It does to me (if you’re a Blackberry fan).
T-Mobile is launching a white Blackberry Pearl today according to Engadget Mobile. They are reporting that you can expect to pay $150 with a 2-year service agreement.
via Mobilitysite

ASUS launches its GPS-enabled UMPC ‘R2H’

ASUS has introduced its UMPC ‘R2H’. It has a 7 inch touch screen and comes with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition OS and Microsoft touch pack software.
Although it has GPS capability it only has a 1.3M camera which I find disappointing. It does support 802.11b/g WLAN and Bluetooth V.20+EDR .

Specs:
CPU Intel Celeron M 900MHz (ULV / low […]

Jan 14th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T19:16:00.000-05:00

The Colbert Report on Apple iPhone

OK, there have been a lot of items on the iPhone … hey, it is BIG news and it is a cool looking device.
So here is a little more for you to watch … after all, it is Sunday.

YouTube - SNL - Steve Jobs iPhone

Ok, I’m convinced! After seeing this Steve Jobs SNL Video, this has to be the device we all need! What convinced me? It was the iGenie feature!

Techronical - A NEW Launch - A Must Read!

Steve “fyiguy” Hughes has launched Techronical, a new website that will be a chronological log about Steve’s journey with technology. Of course, this site will be filled with many of fyiguy’s hands on tips and tricks that will make your ability to Experience Mobility with your hardware and software a little easier.
Check it out … see some […]

Jan 13th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T19:15:00.000-05:00

Thoughts About the iPhone at Gear Diary

Judie over at Gear Diary has some personal issues with the iPhone. She expressed a concern that they may or may not be relevant to anyone but her … Judie, they are relevant, they are a HUGE concern, and if Apple does not address them the iPhone is doomed for failure.
So what were Judies […]

The "Dapter" by MoGo Mouse

So your laptop does not have Bluetooth? This is a solution that will solve that problem and you won’t even know you have an adapter plugged in (almost). This is an incredibly tiny adapter that seamlessly blends into the side of your laptop and looks as if there is nothing there. You will slide […]

No Plans to Commercialize the XO Computer

As much as I understand the reasoning behind this move, I hope there is a reconsideration given to those parts of the US that are extremely poor so those kids will also be given the opportunity to have access to knowledge and modern forms of education.
One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a non-profit organization with […]

The Onyx phone - packed with features

If you want to look at innovation then check out this video that was conducted by ZDNet Executive Editor David Berlind as he speaks with Synaptics’ Sr. Director Mariel van Tatenhove.
Now this is a very cool and innovative touch screen concept phone that has HUGE possibilities. You can see the video here at CNET News.com
Of […]

Synaptics Onyx concept phone demo - Jack’s story

I would like to say that this Jack was the one who had the opportunity to do this demo but it was not. This is a video that Jack from SlashGear did. Although the video was done quite a while ago, it is appropriate to bring it back to life to reinforce the technology that […]

Jan 12th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T19:13:00.000-05:00

The NEW AT&T begins on Monday

Just a reminder for folks that on Monday you will begin to see the AT&T logo replacing the Cingular logo. For a period of time, there will be a transitional graphic that will include both the AT&T and Cingular logos. I assume they will keep up the dual graphic for a short period and will transition into the […]

Initial Thoughts on the Apple iPhone

DonS over at BostonPocketPC posted a compelling article today on his initial thoughts about the new Apple iPhone. It was well written and well worth the read.
In part Don said:
The iPhone has the potential to be a runaway hit. Notice the word potential here. I don’t consider raw number of gross units sold to be […]

Beauty is Just Skin Deep …

C/NET had an article entitled “ A heavy load for the iPhone to bear ” that I thought was pretty interesting in the ongoing discussion of the new iPhone. The more and more I read, the more I am convinced that this is NOT going to be a hit in the business end … it […]

Jan11th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T18:48:00.001-05:00

Heading home …

CES and Las Vegas was a terrific experience this year filled with just an incredible list of things to see, do and enjoy. I am a bit tired … long days!
I’m off to the airport so I expect I’ll be back on a regular posting schedule tomorrow.
A very special thanks to Chris Leckness […]

Apple Intros New AirPort Extreme with 802.11n

Five Times the Performance and Twice the Range.
Apple introduced the new AirPort Extreme, a simple and elegant wireless networking solution delivering up to five times the performance and twice the range of the previous AirPort Extreme. Based on 802.11n, AirPort Extreme extends a wireless network to even more areas in a home or office […]

So if you really want it …

… and want to be notified that it’s available then you can sign up on the Cingular page and they will let you know.
(of course, by the time it appears it may well have a NEW NAME)
Click this link to sign up to be notified by Cingular Wireless on the iPhone availability.
via Mobilitysite

Philadelphia Tests New Wi-Fi Network

EarthLink is kicking off a service that will give Philadelphia residents, workers and visitors an opportunity to try on its EarthLink Wi-Fi product free-of-charge through January 21, 2007.
Available to consumers who live, work or visit EarthLink’s 15-square-mile proof-of-concept (POC) area, which extends east of Broad Street and north of the Vine Street Expressway, EarthLink […]

iPhone … potentially the iFlop

The articles are starting to surface, facts are beginnng to become clearer and my initial thoughts that “It looks “pretty” but I’m not particularly impressed” are being reinforced.
There is no question that it looks slick (don’t you agree there Steve?) but slick is not going to make it for those that want a device that […]

Jan 9th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T18:48:00.000-05:00

Apple, Cingular and the iPhone

The rumors are over and the iPhone is here. It looks “pretty” but I’m not particularly impressed.
For those that want to combine an iPod with a 3G phone and have an additional feature of OS X this might be what they want … the phone itself has a giant touchscreen and there is […]

Jan 7th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T18:46:00.000-05:00

MOGO MOUSE X54

NAMED AS FINALIST IN BLUETOOTH “BEST OF CES” COMPETITION

I had the opportunity to try this new addition to the MoGo family during the 2nd week of December. Of course, I was under NDA but with the announcement of BEST of CES, I can tell you that this is as SLICK as the original.
Check out the […]

CES … It Begins

A smooth flight, a trip to the hotel and then I was off and running to register get some materials and just wander around a bit prior to attending CES Unveiled.
CES Unveiled was a sneak peek of some of the latest trends in HD audio. The event was held at the Marco Polo Ballroom in […]

Jan 5th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T18:45:00.000-05:00

Gomadic - Pack Light!

So I am slowing getting everything together for CES and I have decided to take my iPAQ 4700, Palm 700W, KJAM and an incredibly wonderful Nokia N80. Certainly a little over kill but I will use the 4700 while in flight to watch a few movies and I will pick the cell I want to […]

What Happens In Las Vegas …

… is not meant to stay there!
At least that is what May Wong thinks in an article she published on Entertainment Gets Spotlight at CES in Las Vegas.

I agree with May when she says that “CES is no longer just about gadgets or the number of bells and whistles crammed into them but rather it […]

Can’t get enough of the 360?

Brandon Hill calls it Microsoft’s Second Coming of the Xbox 360 Revealed. Brandon had said an Engadget story indicated that Microsoft’s “Zephyr” was leaked to the press and this baby comes complete with HDMI, 120GB hard drive and 65nm processor. Sounds very cool and we will be looking for more info at CES.
You can read the Engadget article […]

Is your hard drive full?

Do you remember when you would buy a hard drive and you thought it was a good deal when you paid $1 a MB? Well, what do you think about paying 40cents for a gig?
Hitachi is about to release a 3.5-inch-diameter 1 terabyte drive for desktops and a little later on in the year a […]

Off to CES

It is time to get ready for CES so today I’m going to try to pack my bag and decide just what “gadgets” I’m going to bring. Of course I do have a “gadget bag” but it has too much in it so I’ll take the time to empty it and pick just the […]

Jan 4th Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-14T18:32:00.000-05:00

The Best 15 Bucks I’ve Spent!

SkypeOut – calling ordinary phones cheaply
I have been a Skype user for some time and have been really happy with it the entire time. Last year, they offered a program where you could call any phone in the US and Canada at no charge. That sounded “sorta cool” so I tried it, liked it […]

Thin, Sleek and Reliable

Three words that can describe Toshiba’s NEW portable, USB 2.0 external Hard Drive.
If you are like me and have that need for the ultra ability to Experience Mobility then this solution can help you back up that important data, personal content and all those MP3 files and movies that you want to keep safely stored.
Designed […]

A Double-Sided LCD? … from Samsung, who else!

Where can you see it? At CES of course!
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s largest provider of thin-film transistor, liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels announced today that it has created the first LCD panel that can produce independent images on each side of a mobile LCD display. Samsung’s new double-sided LCD can show two […]

12 Iriver products to be introduced

I have to hand it to Daimaou from Akihabaranews.com. He always finds some great items to “wet your appetite” for mobile devices. There will be a slew of products from Iriver and I bet they will be very very cool. While at CES last year, Iriver had a great booth showcasing their line of […]

CES - Where ALL the SLICK items appear!

As you all know, CES is about to start and it is during this time that many companies make their new product introductions. Samsung will be introducing the F500 and F300 and they look pretty neat. Akihabaranews.com has again given us this little tidbit of some of what we might expect to see. Click on the linkj above to […]

Sprint Gets The Q

Sprint and Motorola Add the Smart And Sleek Moto Q to Sprint’s Power Vision Device Lineup
Consumers and professionals striving to be more organized and productive in the new year can rely on Sprint and Motorola to achieve their New Year’s resolution. The companies announced today they plan to begin offering the Sprint Mobile Broadband […]

Jan 3rd Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-03T17:26:00.000-05:00

Virtual Earth Mobile 1.69

This is cool! Jason Fuller updated Virtual Earth and added a few new features like Map Draging using your stylus. Check out the Windows Mobile Team Blog here and download the cab file.
Jason said:
For those of you who asked to be able to drag the map with the stylus, I’ve finally gotten around to implementing it.
I […]

WildCharge - Universal Wire-Free Chargers

WildCharge Launches Universal Wire-Free Chargers for Mobile Electronic Devices.
This is one accessory I have been looking forward to. It promises to offer a safe, convenient means of charging your devices. WildCharge is about to introduce true full-power wire-free electricity for mobile consumer electronics. Sounds cool!
The WildCharger is a flat, thin charging pad that is capable […]

Another Phone — but this one is from Pharos

Looks like Pharos is taking the extra step to get their GPS devices into more hands by incorporating a phone into their lineup. Coming up with an innovative name (GPS Phone) is clearly not their expertise but first looks show it as a pretty nice device but we will have to wait to see […]

Club Astraware offers for January

Astraware has just updated their Club Astraware offers for January. This month’s special Club-only offer is word-game favorite, Bookworm, for just $9.95 - that’s a saving of over 50%. The game is available for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) for Pocket PC. This offer runs for the whole of January.
As part of their Annual Hogmanay […]

Netwasp Acquires KamWare‘s ThemeMaker

Netwasp is very pleased to announce the acquisition of the software business “ThemeMaker” from KamWare, including all ThemeMaker versions (ThemeMaker X, M, SE and SP), branded versions of ThemeMaker (such as “ThemeMaker McDeb”, “The PocketPCThemes Toolkit” and others yet to be released) and the web sites ThemeMaker.biz and WMThemes.com.
“ThemeMaker is widely recognized as the […]

Jan 2nd Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-03T17:24:00.000-05:00

BLUETOOTH SIG INTRODUCES TRANSSEND

New Application Helps Consumers Transfer Information from Web to Mobile Device via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth SIG today introduced its TransSend client/server application that allows Internet content such as maps, addresses, phone numbers and other text and images to be wirelessly transferred from a Bluetooth enabled PC to another Bluetooth device such as a […]

Kleer Reference Design for Wireless Earphones

Revolutionary low-power radio architecture enables new product category
Kleer announced the availability of the first reference design for small form factor wireless earphones that achieve at least 10 hours playtime of lossless CD-quality digital stereo audio over a robust 2.4GHz radio link. The reference design demonstrates the industry’s first un-tethered earphones, meaning there is no […]

Zune Arts - Pretty Cool!

Worst advertisement ever? Absolutely NOT! It’s all about individual creativity and some of them are very very cool!
I think some of these creative arts just might make a pretty great commercial …

E-TEN M700 Pocket PC Phone

MobileWhack.com showed this slick new E-TEN M-700 and I must say, I like it! Not only does it have a slew of neat features like WiFi, GPS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a 2.0 megapixel camera, push email and an FM radio; it just looks GREAT!
I’m sure we will seeing and hearing more about this device soon!

No wires, no software, no cell cards - AutoNet Mobile

Engadget caught this little tidbit that is about to be introduced at CES this year. A cool item that will turn your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Autonet Mobile, the first ever, always-on mobile broadband network, allows you to enjoy internet services and Wi-Fi connectivity whenever you want to by turning your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot […]

Get more out of your day using a PDA - Modern Nomads

Microsoft MVP, Jaap van Ekris has written a great article on how you can optimize your abilities on using your PDA. This is one of those MUST READ articles that everyone will take something away.
In part, Jaap said:
Time is a scarce resource so we have to spend it wisely. Most of us do have to put up a […]

Palm Treo 750v - A Review

MitchellO posted a Palm Treo 750v review over at Gear Diary that is a good read. It is a nice review with an interesting story in the beginning … and no, I won’t even hint about what the story is about … go read it!
In part, Mitchell said”
It’s definitely different to previous Treo’s. […]

Pocket PC FAQ Wiki

Chris De Herrera has a new FAQ Wiki where you will find the latest information on Pocket PCs and Smartphones that run Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system.
Windows Mobile is the Microsoft application set used to run on very small devices. They support a standard set of applications such as Contacts, Calendar, Messages (e-mail), Tasks, Windows […]

Secure Digital Cards, SD HC, mini SD, micro SD

Want a short, quick primer on SD cards? Confused about what is what? There is an excellent FAQ at Chris De Herrera’s Windows CE Website that will quickly give you the information you need to understand the differences between all the different cards available.
There are a few different Secure Digital cards. This FAQ explains […]

Experience Mobility wishes you a . . .

2007-01-01T20:26:00.000-05:00

Jan 1st Experience Mobility posts

2007-01-01T19:36:00.000-05:00

HTC ExtROM Utility

PocketPCFreeware continues its tradition of finding some neat freeware to start the New Year
Todays find is called ExtROM_Utility, which isa program conceived for HTC Universal machines and turns your Extended ROM visible in your explorer.
You can see it as a GUI for the tweaks originally published by Buzz_Lightyear on his site.
Check it out […]

TechEBlog has a “Bully” Giveaway Contest

The folks at TechEBlog have a brand new sealed copy of “Bully” to giveaway and all you have to do is come up with a funny caption.
Click the link TechEBlog “Bully” Giveaway Contest , enter your “caption” and you just may start the New Year with a WIN! The contest ends January 6th @ 11:59pm PST. […]

New Spectec Video Out Adapter

Well you have asked for an easy way to have your device display its screen on a larger screen and it looks as if Spectec has the solution with a connector that fits into the SD slot of your Pocket PC.
Now you can display video from your Pocket PC either directly through a monitor or […]

Start the NEW YEAR with MobileTechRoundup #84

Happy New Year from the folks at MoTR! They are starting us off (or ending the year if you listened yesterday) with another terrific podcast.
James Kendrick, Matthew Miller and Kevin C. Tofel are all gearing up for CES…their excitement is building and I would expect that we will be updated frequently as to what’s new, […]

A New Years Gift from BostonPocketPC

The folks at Boston Pocket PC are grinding away with new posts and new features to start the year off with the NEW BostonPocketPC.com! It looks as if Don spent part of his New years Eve creating a mobile version of the site and it looks (and runs) great.
Don said “using your mobile device, […]

Happy New Year

2006-12-31T20:23:00.000-05:00

Experience Mobility would like to wish all of you a very Happy New Year.

Dec 31st Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-31T20:17:00.000-05:00

Tagged Twice in the Meme Challenge

Chris Leckness from Mobilitysite and Craig Pringle from Blog:: Craig Pringle tagged me on the same day so I figured that I better get my part done and give the 5 facts about myself that you would not otherwise know and then tag five other bloggers to do the same.
Some might consider it a Chain Letter […]

Dec 30th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-30T20:17:00.000-05:00

CommManagerPlus - A Freeware Great

The folks at PocketPCFreeware have again found a great freebie for you to use. This one is a program which allows you to create shortcuts to your favorite applications and to define many settings at the same time, a bit like a micro-batch file.
With the shortcut created, while launching your application, you may :
- adjust brightness,- […]

BostonPocketPC - Alive and Well!

After a serious issue with hosting as well as a few other technical issues, the Boston Pocket PC website is finally back up and running! YEA!!!

It’s a NEW look for a NEW year with a whole lot of neat NEW things coming!
There will be some cool announcements coming from the guys at Boston Pocket PC […]

MMS Exploit Released for Windows Mobile – No Patch Available

Geekzone reported today that the Symantec Security Response Weblog has posted a note warning that an exploit is in the wild that uses the multimedia messaging service (MMS) as a vector. MMS are similar to the SMS but carry multimedia information such as text, sound, pictures and short videos.
The warning is a follow up […]

A Komamura Leica M3 mini replica

Akihabaranews posted a story on A Komamura Leica M3 mini replica the other day that I thought was cool. It reminded me of a camera I had a long time ago.
Komamura has been offering replicas of known vintage cameras for sometime but this mini replica of the Leica M3 was cool so I thought I’d […]

I just want to hear it go RING RING

When I am out and someone is trying to call, I just want to hear my phone RING … I don’t care for all those special ring tones, they just don’t interest me. Give me the old Ring Ring and I’m happy.

Yeah, I know, I am probably in a very small minority there […]

Cable-Free USB Hub

PC Magazine has a review of new Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub. If you want to connect your USB devices and don’t want wires all over the place, it certainly is an interesting alternative. The folks at PC Magazine feel that the $200 is a lot of money to replace a USB computer-to-hub cable … their […]

Wii Media Center take 2 (courtesy of Orb)

PVR Wire had a neat post on the Wii that those of you who are investigating the possibilities of your new game console might like …
In part, they said:
you can use the Opera web browser on a Wii, you can also use Orb on a Wii. That means you can access videos, pictures, […]

Dec 29th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-29T20:13:00.000-05:00

Ford, Microsoft and Mobile Devices

David Garrett had an article today that said the new automotive Sync system to be used by Ford, is built on Microsoft’s Windows CE operating system, which powers mobile handhelds and smartphones.
Windows Automotive attempts to lighten up traffic woes with a high-throughput injection of infotainment and on-board navigation.
Now what will be really cool […]

Windows Internet Explorer 7

Install the new Internet Explorer 7 to get the benefits of tabbed browsing, better printing, easier searches, and improved security.

Overview
Internet Explorer 7 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search […]

Boost Mobile Launches #TAXI in U.S.

#TAXI’s launch into the US begins with its first US Wireless Carrier - Boost Mobile — and a joint safety campaign.
In the fight to keep our streets safe from impaired drivers, #TAXI (Pound Taxi) is proud to be a new annual sponsor of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving’s (MADD) Tie One on For Safety Campaign, […]

YELLOWPAGES.COM - New PC-to-Mobile Functionality

Consumers Can Share Information Between PCs and Mobile Handsets.
YELLOWPAGES.COM, a joint venture of AT&T and BellSouth, announced the launch of a new “Send to Mobile” site feature that allows consumers to send search results directly to their mobile handsets for future use.
Additionally, they can access http://www.yellowpages.com/ directly from their mobile phone web browser and […]

PhatPad 4.0 - New Version, New Features

PhatWare Corp. has announced the release of PhatPad 4.0, the next generation of the company’s award-winning notes organizer for Microsoft Windows-based Desktop, Tablet, and Pocket PCs.
PhatPad allows users to draw pictures, jot notes, or put a mixture of pictures and typed text on a virtual scratch pad. The program’s new digital ink technology provides […]

The One-Touch Any-Media iPod Uploader

…. and you can find this slick item at Hammacher Schlemmer
This caught my eye as a potentially very slick device to have if you are looking for an easy way to convert a variety of media for your iPod.
It converts any type of video or audio, including cassette tapes, vinyl records, television shows, and VHS […]

HTC - HOT HOT HOT

Mobility Site member Menneisyys passed on a tip that is just terrific. Essentially he found that HPC.ru received the information about HTC’s 2007 Roadmap … and it looks very exciting.
Below is a picture of some of the devices we might expect to see in the very near future. Click the link for Mobilitysite to check out the complete […]

i-mate Authorized Repair Center

This is great news if you own an iMate and by some chance have a problem with it. Pocket PC Techs is an incredible group of folks that have been servicing the Pocket PC community for some time and have built a reputation of providing outstanding support.

On Dec. 17, 2006, PocketPCTechs.com was declared the official […]

Astraware’s Annual Hogmanay Party

Astraware is celebrating the New Year with its Annual Hogmanay Party and you’re all invited!
The Hogmanay Party runs from December 30th 2006 to January 11th 2007 and offers a range of fun games from as little as $2.95. Substantial discounts on different games will be offered each day, so remember to check the Party […]

Dec 28th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-28T20:11:00.000-05:00

X50/X50v Update

Although I would find it hard to believe that anyone that has an X50/X50v would not know this already, just in case someone stops by, has an Axim and did not know, the folks at Aximsite have posted about the LONG AWAITED UPDATE.
In a nutshell, the System Update for X50/X50v Running WM5 has the […]

UMPC or Pocket PC?

The::unwired had an item up today about the soon to be introduced Tatung (UMPC) or (Pocket PC). Interesting ….
Arne had said that there was not too much information available but speculation was spreading and it looks like Tatung plans to release a Windows Mobile-based UMPC look-alike Pocket PC.

Check out what Arne had to say here

Need a pen?

Then check out these 5 High-Tech Pens you can actually buy. I saw this item over at TechEBlog and thought the pens were “sorta” cool. I’m not sure if I would get them but … I might.

DailyTech - DailyTech Turns 0.999…

Happy Birthday Daily Tech! There was something that has kept me always checking out Daily Tech this year. Of sure, it is the news and slick items they put up but it was something else and today I realized just what it was … their love for Mathematics!
Now for those of you that either […]

iPod transmitter - cupholder friendly

Trinity has a car FM transmitter for iPods that looks pretty cool.
It fits in your cars cupholder and allows you to listen to your iPod through the FM radio while providing a safe, stable environment for your iPod. There is also a 3.5mm minijack to stream music from generic music players.
It’s neat and costs about $55.

Dec 27th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-27T20:09:00.000-05:00

GPS Tuner V5.0

Author: Elrendhel
Vender: www.gpstuner.com
Cost:
$34 for Standard (1Year Free Upgrades),
$24 for Basic (no Upgrades), and
$48 for GEO (Area calculation plus 1Year Free Upgrades).
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
The last “off-road” GPS solution you will ever need!

INTRODUCTION:
GPS Tuner is THE application for any of the various “off-road” situations where you might find yourself needing GPS info, such as […]

Sony Altus MDR-D777LP Review

So you got a new music player for Christmas and now you’re looking for a nice headset to enjoy that rich sound. Digital Trends has a nice review of the Sony Altus MDR-D777LP that you might want to read.
Sony’s recent unveiling of their new Altus headphones was met with the sounds of both fanfare […]

Toshiba to introduce the TS605

Rose Kim from AVING USA posted this little tidbit on a new device from Toshiba, the TS605. Targeting the younger generation with colors (pink and green) it is only 10.3-mm thick and features a 1.93-inch 260,000 color TFT LCD, 1.3M camera, and T-Flash memory card slot.
Although the color choice is not what I would […]

SAMSUNG’s Ultra Edition 13.8

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) is the thinnest HSDPA slide-up mobile with a slim 13.8mm profile. It offers the latest multimedia features and the best of mobility in a fast and slender design.
Powered by High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) for data transmission speeds at 1.8 Mbps - up to six times faster than 3G […]

Dec 26th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-26T20:06:00.000-05:00

A Swarm of activity

Let’s talk about ”the social” but in a slightly different way than you think.
RMIT lecturer and University of Melbourne researcher Christine Satchell has come up with a pretty unique new design for mobile phones.
Called ”The Swarm”, it is being developed in conjunction with the Smart Internet Technology CRC. What will it do? Hopefully it will blend social […]

Got an EXTRA $15 Grand?

Of course you do especially with all that you saved from those terrific holiday sales that were going on prior to Christmas. So with all that you saved you can now spend it on yourself and get a terrific packaged solution of a Media Center with home automation from Best Buy.
Yup, I can just […]

PlayStation 3 charity auction redux, hours left!

This is your opportunity to get that PlayStation you wanted and at the same time help out with the Engadget Charity auction.
Just a couple of hours left to win our PS3 auction redux! Hurry over and get your bids in before it’s too late — too late being 11:59PM EST / 8:59PM PST tonight, […]

World’s Largest Skateboard Ramp

Being able to Experience Mobility can take many forms and this is one of them. I’m not sure if he is carrying a mobile device with but but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something up his sleeve or strapped to his arm.
Champion skateboarder Bob Burnquist is taking extreme skateboarding to a new level […]

The day after (cont.)….

… is as enjoyable as the day of!
As wonderful as Christmas day was, today was just as enjoyable. A long ride, heavy traffic and a few crazy drivers sometimes makes you wonder if you should have stayed home. Spending the day with my family, my brothers family and all of his grandchildren (you see, my brother […]

A NEW Brother Compact Printer

Check out this new item from Brother. It looks to be a pretty cool item to help you Experience Mobility while on the road. The new compact A6 printer measures a mere 160×210×18.5mm and weighs 500g.
Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE and WM 5.0, it has a 300×300dpi resolution, and prints at 20ppm and […]

The day after ….

What a day! As always, it was just incredible spending the day with my family enjoying each others company, sharing a few gifts, sitting down to an awesome meal prepared by my wonderful wife, catching a little football in between the naps … turkey always makes me tired!
An afternoon and evening spent with friends has […]

$12.99 Linksys WTR54GS Wireless-G Travel Router

Want wireless when you travel? Do you find that some of the places you stay have a connection to the net but you are forced to use a “hard wired connection”? HipTechBlog.com found a really slick deal on Buy.com that even gets better if you use Google Checkout.
If you got no problem with […]

The Five Best and Worst Things About Vista

Preston Gralla did a piece on Vista giving his thoughts. Although I’m not necessarily sure I agree with all that he says, it is a pretty good article that gives you a flavor of what to expect. Hey, it is coming close to decision time for you so grabbing all the input you can to […]

Special Holiday Episode IV: Don Box and Chris Anderson

The folks at Channel 9 are at it again maintaining the tradition they established some time back. This year, Don and Chris treat you to a “Vista” song (although it is questionable if it is inspired) for the holidays.
You can also go back in time and catch episodes I, II and III if you are in […]

Merry Christmas

2006-12-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

It is a wonderful time of the year to spend with family and friends enjoying each others company and sharing your common beliefs.

Thank you for visiting Experience Mobility's blog. Check out the Experience Mobility website here at http://experiencemobility.com

Dec 24th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-24T19:18:00.000-05:00

Where is Santa now?

It’s is hard to determine where he is but you know he is on his way … actually, he is closer than you think.
NORAD has organized a global tracking system which is absolutely accurate and will help you determine when you can expect Santa to arrive in your neighborhood.
So don’t forget to put out a drink and […]

Can "he" really do it in one night?

You bet he can!
Science of Santa Claus: Jolly Old Elf Really Can Deliver Presents in One Night, Says NC State Engineer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Don’t believe in Santa Claus?
If you’re skeptical of Santa’s abilities to deliver presents to millions of homes and children in just one night, North Carolina State University’s Dr. Larry Silverberg, professor of […]

Merry Christmas to All

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

This is always such a wonderful time of the year filled with time honored traditions. Take the time to enjoy your family, play with the kids, and treasure your friendships.
Thank you for visiting Experience Mobility. May you and your family have a quiet, restful and joyous holiday!

Getting Used To Touch … Warner’s Perspective

Warner Crocker has a terrific article up on “Getting Used To Touch and Other Input Methods on the Asus R2H “
Warner’s never had a desire for touch … after all, he is an avid Tablet guy but he does see the benefits and has been seriously looking at a UMPC. He has tried a few […]

80GB Zune Review

I guess size is important … depending on what you’re using of course. A little earlier I posted about a very small Bluetooth GPS … small is important there … but now we see a 80GB Zune: Hands On Review over at ZuneScene that SlashGear had up and had said: ”A Zune upgrade that makes sense: 80gb” […]

MobileTechRoundup Podcast 83

This weeks podcast has a promise from Kevin on a Karaoke night when they go to Las Vegas … that might be enough to make you want to go to CES!
As usual, an interesting podcast with discussion on the HTC Athena, Motion and Asus, Vista and EV-DO, and of course the latest Freeware they like.
I […]

Slim, Small, Light and Stylish

If size is important to you then this new entry into the Bluetooth GPS receiver market might be worth considering. The Visiontac VGPS-700 is said to be the world’s tiniest Bluetooth GPS receiver … at the very least, it certainly is the shiniest!

SiRF Star III high performance and low power consumption chipset.
20 parallel satellite-tracking […]

Sling Media for Christmas?

So you decided to give (or get) a SlingBox for Christmas? Cool! I expect it will be a terrific experience. Just a reminder for those of you that do get a new SlingBox, check the version of the software.
Sling has been pretty good about posting updated versions on their web site and the latest […]

Dec 23th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-24T19:17:00.000-05:00

The heart of the Wii

Krunker caught a good story on the New York Times that talked about how the Nintendo Wii controllers work … from the inside. Check out the NY Times link … interesting article and great pics!
The heart of the Wii

Ever wonder how the Nintendo Wii controllers work on the inside?
Check out this article over at […]

Wii Browses the Internet with Opera

The title didn’t get get me, it was the sub-title that caught my eye:
Warning: frantic Web browsing may endanger wrist straps
I laughed then I read the article from Daily Tech!
Following the new-found weather forecasting abilities given to the Wii, Nintendo’s new machine is now able to browse the Web with the new Opera browser […]

Well, it was Merry Christmas … for at least 4 hours

So I was driving home from Maine today and as usual I generally take a couple of stops on the way … gas … coffee … lunch …pit stop and as usual, at each stop, I peruse the net. Hey, I have the time and I enjoy it so I sort of have a routine.
Well, […]

SoftMaker Office for Pocket PCs Updated

Just before Christmas, SoftMaker released a new revision of SoftMaker Office 2006 for Pocket PCs. This is a free update for all owners of SoftMaker Office 2006 for Pocket PCs, and they have already been informed.
This new revision offers bug fixes and an improved memory manager.
While this memory manager doesn’t solve all the problems caused […]

There is always someone trying to take your "stuff"

Police are urging visitors to the city centre to be especially vigilant for a new gang operating a slick routine that is aimed at stealing from unwary persons. They say that the gang usually comprises of four members.
While the three younger ones, all appearing to be cute and innocent, divert their “mark” (or intended target) […]

Astraware mobile site …

… now with simpler checkout for Club Astraware members.
Astraware would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Holiday Season! If you’re away from your computer over the holiday break and want to pick up a new game to entertain yourselves during long journeys, or even to share some fun with the […]

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer

M²Convert for Zune™
If you are looking for that last minute “stocking stuffer” and you’re giving the gift of a Zune to you’re “special person” then this might be worth looking at. The price is right($29.99) and there is a trial version for this Zune Converter Software.
M²Convert for Zune converts DVDs and multimedia files from […]

For $99.00 - Not a bad device

Sansa c250 MP3 Player 2GB
Music, photos, and FM radio – and all in vibrant color! This MP3 player is simple to use, supports Microsoft PlaysForSure and is available in 1GB and 2GB capacities.
What I like is the FM built-in for when you just what to listen to “other” music.
Features

Plays MP3, WMA, WAV and protected WMA DRM
By […]

Happy holidays with the Christmases

I just had to pass this link on. It has nothing to to do with technology but rather a story about a real life family with a last name of Christmas.
It’s nice, it’s warm, it’s a pleasant item for the season.
Story Highlights

• Last name of Christmas is always “a conversation piece,” a family member […]

Mobile Mapping Goes Local … and FREE

In the book “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, the main character, Arthur Dent, came into possession of a device that told him everything there was to know about how to get to a place and then everything about that place one he got there. This is the best way to describe this […]

Dec 22th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-24T19:06:00.000-05:00

DirectX End-User Runtime

The Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX — the core Windows technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.
Overview
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color […]

Vista remotes - with SideShow

It’s been all over the net today and I had decided not to do anything with this item until a few minutes ago. As I was checking my feeds, I saw the RicaVision Remote and all I could think of was that it would be a killer remote if it had Windows Mobile on […]

From Beavers to Snakes

The folks on the Windows Mobile Team were having fun doing these videos. This poor guy had to endure alot! The first video is the final product and the second has the out-takes. Enjoy!

Microsoft - always looking for something fun and different

The folks at Microsoft are always looking for something fun and different to promote and publicize Windows Mobile.
What they came up with was www.workwherever.com: it’s a tongue-in-cheek look at how Windows Mobile makes it possible to work wherever, no matter what.
What I have found from my involvement with Microsoft is that not only are […]

PSFK: Interview With Hosain Rahman Of Jawbone

… (& Unboxing Video)
The hi-technology Jawbone bluetooth headset hit US Cingular stores today so PSFK sat down with founder Hosain Rahman to talk about his new product and the market needs.
Pretty interesting interview that is worth the read. You have to decide if the unboxing was worth the watch …
Check out the PSFK: Interview With […]

New Charging Stations Unveiled at JFK International Airport

Travelers flying into or out of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York will be able to power up their mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices at Samsung Mobile Charging Stations. This initiative, driven by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JCDecaux NA, Inc. along with Samsung, will […]

Spb Pocket PC Survey

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Spb Software House has announced the results of the third “Spb Pocket PC Survey”, a global survey for Pocket PC users.
Here are some expected changes in accessories that people use for their Pocket PC devices:
* Fewer people buy additional WiFi cards (23% in 2004 vs. only 15% in 2006). This is an expected change […]

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year

Shoppers can buy with added confidence this holiday season as Microsoft expands its warranty for Xbox 360 from 90 days to one year.
In a move to benefit customers, Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will change the Xbox 360™ warranty from 90 days to one year from the date of purchase in the United […]

CNET’s Year in review …

… Going mobile, in a big way

CNET has put up an excellent page on 2006 Highlights that you might find interesting. A series of articles that they had posted throughout the year highlighting mobile happenings that we have seen, heard about and experienced.
In addition, there is a topic column with a series of items that […]

Spb Software House Releases Spb Diary 2.2

Spb Software House has released an update to their award winning Pocket PC PIM Today plug-in.
Spb Diary is a feature-rich Today plug-in for your Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes and Messages providing users with the highest level of functionality and usability.
With this new release Spb Diary team answers all the most important users’ requests. Here […]

Dec 21th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-24T19:04:00.000-05:00

‘Tis the Season for New Freeware

Maybe it’s the holiday spirit, or leftover giddiness from the release of eWallet 5.0 last week, but Ilium decided today would be a great day to release another new product - and this time, it’s free!
Ilium Software Screen Capture is a fast and easy-to-use application that lets you take screenshots quickly on your Windows Mobile Pocket […]

Pandora - Listen to Custom Internet Radio Stations

I really enjoy listening to music especially some great country songs from Alabama so today I was particularly happy because Pandora added a new channel - Alabama Radio! If you have never tried it, you should, its great!
When was the last time you fell in love with a new artist or song?
At Pandora Media they […]

New Maps from TomTom

Josh Goldman from CrunchGear posted a reminder to folks about TomTom releasing some NEW maps to help you Experience Mobility. Josh indicated that:

The new maps feature 410,000 miles of new roads more than six million new household and business addresses, 500,000 new Points Of Interest, and improved road detailing for better visual representation.

To Catch A Thief

… just my thoughts
I love great movies and to catch a thief is one of my favorites. It’s a movie that stars Cary Grant as a former thief suspected of a new series of crimes and Grace Kelly as the woman who romances him. If you have never seen it, you should … it […]

China has the RIGHT idea!

I saw a tiny little news item today on Everything USB that caught my attention. It is a terrific move and hopefully will be followed worldwide. What is are they going to do?
Make USB the Standard for Cellphone Charging!
China is moving to standardize all cellular phones sold in the country to using the USB […]

$100 at Cingular … not a bad deal, not a bad device!

Looking for another device? Check out Cingular’s website for a 3125 for $100 … It’s a good deal and it is a good device.
Of course, with Windows Mobile you can have your Outlook e-mail, contacts and calendar with you ALL the time.
This is a VERY SLIM and SLEEK flip-style Windows Mobile powered smartphone and […]

Celebrate the New Year with a new smartphone!

Enter for your chance to win a Windows Mobile powered smartphone! From now to January 30th, 2007, a lucky winner will receive a choice of one of three Windows Mobile powered devices every week: T-Mobile Dash, Samsung BlackJack from Cingular, and Verizon Wireless Motorola Q. Start 2007 off right with a Windows Mobile powered device […]

FREE Holiday Ringtones …

… from Windows Mobile!
Ring in the holidays with free holiday ringtones.
Get six new holiday ringtones for your Windows Mobile powered phone, including Hot Chocolate, Sleigh Bells, Snowflakes, Charity, Below Freezing, and Black Ice by clicking on the link and updating your profile.
Happy holidays from Windows Mobile!

Opera for Wii

Opera Software today announces that a trial version of its Web browser for Nintendo’s new game console, Wii, will be available on December 22, 2006. The trial version of the Opera browser for Wii is available for download, free of charge from the the Wii Shop Channel.
FREE OPERA INTERNET BROWSER CONNECTS THE WORLD TO […]

Samsung - Always Something New

AVING USA has come up with some great photos of the Samsung ‘SPH-B5800′, T-DMB mobile phone supporting TPEG (Transport Protocol Experts Group) service as the first in the world.
The SPH-B5800 updates information about traffic, nice restaurants, or tourism every five minutes and provides them through T-DMB data channel. It shows a shortcut to driver’s destination […]

iKaraoké for iPodsday, December 21st, 2006

I saw on Akihabaranews.com this morning that Focal will start selling in Japan the iKaraoke, a set including a mike and an FM transmitter to create your own karaoke wherever you are.
So if you have that secret desire to use karaoke with your iPod and NOT have to have that 2 drink minimum then […]

HP Acquires BitfoneThursday, December 21st, 2006

And just when you thought that HP was “slowing down” in the mobile device area they purchase Bitfone. Does this mean that HP will re-emerge in the mobile device market as a leader? The plan is to integrate Bitfone into the Handheld Business Unit of HP’s Personal Systems Group. I have a growing sense […]

Dec 20th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-24T18:59:00.000-05:00

Wireless Headphones from Creative

Two choices that can enhance your listening pleasure … wirelessly!
The Creative Wireless Headphones SL3100 is perfect for those who prefer listening to music with complete freedom. Utilizing Bluetooth® technology, enjoy the freedom to listen whether you’re indoors or outdoors. It is compatible with a wide range of devices, such as Creative MP3 players, stereo systems, […]

Happy Holidays Mac - Happy Holidays PC

I do like these ads - they are creative. And now we have another that brings just a bit of class to the campaign. I hope you like it too ….

HTC Athena Pictures - WOW!

Yesterday I made a post after I had seen a comment by Arne Hess where he had said “the HTC Athena might become the 2007 uber device” based upon an indication that the specs that were originally “leaked” were wrong and that the new specs showed a device that had incredible potential.
Today a few […]

Dec 19th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-19T19:57:00.000-05:00

HTC Athena Specs Updated?

What was that old advertisement that when someone spoke everyone stopped and listened? Well, Arne Hess is passing on a rumor and when it comes from Arne, it is one that you want to listen to.
So what did he find out? It’s rumored that the specs that were initially given for the HTC Athena were not […]

Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs

So, is my PC going to handle Vista? Am I going to have to upgrade to a NEW machine? Questions that a lot of folks are asking and legitimately so. So you machine flies now but will it crawl if you upgrade? And what upgrade should you get?
It is time to think about it […]

SAMSUNG’s ‘Optical Joystick’ Phone

It is continually amazing to watch the ever increasing number of NEW cell phones all having some new feature to make it extraordinary. Can you imaging someday getting a device that has all of these cool features incorporated … it would be quite a device. In any event, Samsung has a new entry and […]

Merry Christmas Nortel from Verizon

And somebody is paying for this … I wonder who? Nortel Networks Ltd. just landed a $2 billion contract from Verizon Wireless for CDMA equipment and related services … Merry Christmas Nortel!
The planned Verizon Wireless network expansion comes as business and consumer adoption of services that utilize broadband networks - such as the company’s V […]

Zune Insider : Zune Compatible with Vista: Today

Today a 22 MB update to make your Zune compatible with Windows Vista has been introduced. It is said that the update improves the Zune software installation process, addressing the issues that some of the known issues users reported.
You can install it via Microsoft auto-update, or go to Zune.net to get it.
Source: […]

i-mate JAQ3 Preview

The phoneArena Team has a preview of a pretty nice device from iMate.
After the leading manufacturer of Windows Mobile phones – HTC – announced that it is planning to start selling models under its own brand name, I-mate whose entire line was comprised of phones manufactured by HTC turned to another manufacturer who will be […]

Still Looking for a PS3 or a Wii?

Toys ‘R’ Us says more PS3s, Wiis coming before Christmas
Today Toys “R” Us claimed they have “thousands” of Nintendo Wiis, and 6,000 PS3 units ready to be released before Christmas.

I’m not too sure how hard is to find these items when you are out shopping. I was in Best Buy the other day […]

What a way to Experience Mobility

I saw this picture today on The Raw Feed and just had to pass it on. I guess this guy is truly trying to Experience Mobility but check out what is following him … YIKES!
You can read about Solar Powered ‘Trackable Clothing’ by clicking on the READ MORE below

Covert Asset Tracking Systems Ltd (C.A.T.S.eye) plans […]

HP Awarded Five-year U.S. Postal Service Contract

It’s not that I really wanted to pass on a press release, it was the fact that I was blown out with the fact that the US Postal service signed a five year contract … but then again, since HP shipped more than $1.8 BILLION of products and services from 1994-2006, I guess I can […]

TUAW Searches for iTunes: Free Tuesday

TUAW has searched and searched around the world and have found some FREE iTunes tracks, books and videos for you. They say:
You’ll need an iTunes account in order to download any of these items, and those accounts are on a per-country basis.
Sounds pretty interesting huh? Well, click the READ MORE below to get a little more […]

Sony Ericsson W44S

This is definitely the NEW style of phones that boast a slew of features. I think there is an immediate comfort factor that is experienced with the design besides the fact of a “coolness” factor.
TechEBlog posted a story with a promotional trailer for Sony Ericsson’s stunning new W44S handset. It is a nice looking […]

Zune Firmware 1.2 Released

A new Zune firmware has been released that improves the existing features.
Straight from the update:
This required update will help enhance stability and performance.For devices being upgraded from Zune firmware version 1.0, this update includes the enhancements provided in Zune firmware version 1.1.

Dec 18th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-19T19:49:00.000-05:00

Orange France launches the m700

Jon Westfall from PocketPCThoughts calls it sleek, I think I would call it Slick and my buddy OttRot would definitely classify it as Sexy.
I have to agree with Jon when he asks if “Anyone else thinks it’s amazing how many Pocket PC Phones there are out there now compared to two years ago” … […]

Chainz for Pocket PC

Are you still looking for that special gift to give someone? How about a gift certificate from Astraware? It is a great gift and the person who gets it will pick the game they want of course you could give them a game that you like.
Chainz is a favorite of mine when I want to […]

Snowed In 5 - Flaked Out!

Diane Dumas from Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine reminded us of this little tid-bit that is FREE and fun. Perfect for the season although we have not had snow here in the Northeast!
More Happy Holidays! This FREE game, now in it’s 5th year, features frosty puzzle graphics, fluid game engine, EASY and TIMED game […]

Resco Photo Viewer 6 … The Best Just Got Better

I love it when I see other folks saying the same thing I say about a particular product. RESCO products are simply the best. Whenever I get a new device or re-do an old one, there are several RESCO products I put on first and RESCO’s Photo Viewer is one of them.
The folks over at JAMM […]

Continually Changing Time Zone Settings on Cingular BlackJack

Mike Temporale had and interesting post this morning about a minor issue he has been having with his Cingular BlackJack that he has been using for the past several weeks.
Mike likes the device; he says ”it’s a great phone”, but he has been having an issue with Time Zone settings and I found it interesting […]

Zunestory

As I was browsing the posts at the NEW ZuneThoughts today, I found a very interesting post that brought me over to Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows where I read a great article on the Zune.
In part:
Zunestory
Stung by criticism of the marketing and functionality of its Zune portable media player, Microsoft this past […]

Rumors: Google and Apple sitting in a tree?

I thought that was supposed to end with “k-i-s-s-i-n-g”. Well, in any event, the rumors are out there and some have been interesting to read but not really cool enough to post … sort of boring actually but then I saw Erica Sadun’s post and the image caught my eye as worthy to pass along. […]

AXION - TV/DVD players

Daimaou, you find the slickest gadgets for being able to Experience Mobility!
AXION will start selling in Japan on December 20, 2 new portable DVD players, including the AXN5109TN which has a 10” display (800×480), supports DVD video, VCD, MP3 and MPEG-4 videos, and has an external 1Seg TV tuner. It weights 1.2kg.

The AXN6705T has […]

O2 XDA Apollo - Looks Good!

A picture is worth a thousand words … this looks really enticing!
It’s the memory (1GB ROM) as well as the looks!

Treo 750 appearing in Cingular?

Engadget reported this morning that we just might see Palm’s Windows Mobile powered Treo 750 soon … and in Cingular stores. You will have to keep an eye open at your local Cingular store if you want to grab this baby before Christmas.

Dec 17th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-19T19:44:00.000-05:00

Ultra 2GB 150x Secure Digital Card at TigerDirect.com

This is a pretty cool deal from TigerDirect if you’re in need of an SD card.
Ultra Secure Digital MediaSecure Digital (SD) Cards are designed for use in many digital devices including digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, cellular phones, camcorders, and much more. All Ultra Media SD Cards are tested and manufactured to the highest quality standard to […]

MoTR #82: late night in London

James, Kevin and Matt are at it again with Matt broadcasting from London … ah, technology at its best!
Some of this weeks topics are Vista on the Fujitsu P1610 … that is cool!
And Matt watched iPod movies on the trans-Atlantic flight with the myvu video goggles.
Of course, if after you listen to the podcast, […]

The HTC P4350 - A MoDaCo Review

MoDaCo has a review of the HTC P4350 up that is a nice read. Overall, Paul, who had high hopes for this device has not been disappointed although he does point out a few negatives.
He likes its size, keypad and keyboard. Of course it does have a terrific screen and he indicates that having WiFi makes it […]

Amanda’s Back!

… and on ABC!
I’m pleased, NO, I’m thrilled! I just saw on ChrisLeckness.com that Amanda is back and on ABC!
She is terrific and if you have never seen her, it is worth the look! She made RocketBoom … now she will expand the ABC family!
Check out the new Amanda Congdon show here

Amanda's Back!

2006-12-17T11:03:00.000-05:00

... and on ABC!

I'm pleased, NO, I'm thrilled! I just saw on ChrisLeckness.com that Amanda is back and on ABC!

She is terrific and if you have never seen her, it is worth the look! She made RocketBoom ... now she will expand the ABC family!

Check out the new Amanda Congdon show here

Dec 16th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-17T10:32:00.000-05:00

Attack of the ‘Wiimote’ Hacks

Hackers have found their latest toy — the “Wiimote.”
The wireless, motion-sensing controller has made Nintendo’s new Wii game console this holiday’s gotta-have-it gadget. Wii’s games let the player swing the controller like a tennis racket or fling it like a fishing pole.

Check out this video then make sure you click the link below the video […]

A Slick SKYPE Special Offer

If you travel a lot and have access to a Wi-Fi connection, this offer from Skype is too SLICK to miss! For the past year, Skype has offered FREE calling to the US and Canada using their SkypeOut plan where you can use your computer to call any phone number, anywhere in the world.
It has […]

LG KE850 - Slim, Sleek and Sexy

This is WOW device for those of you that would like a device that is pretty much ALL screen! It is said that the device has a resolution of 240X400, all touch screen control and as you can see, the send, end and confirm buttons are near the bottom occupying very little real estate.

More pictures […]

Dec 15th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-17T10:17:00.000-05:00

MMP MkIII - Tablet Edition

Being NEW to the “tablet” world, I am seeing a lot of really neat things that make your ability to Experience Mobility better and a great deal of fun. Here is really neat MacMini Portable project that a fellow by the name of Peter Green did. It’s definitely a cool project and in time, he […]

RhinoSkin - Slick Protection for your MacBook

This is a new and very slick means of providing protection for your MacBook.

MacBook case in use with backpack straps and accessory pack
Openings provide access to CD/DVD drive, data ports, charger jacks and all other functions while inside the case
Double-hinged design allows cover to flip underneath
Features:

Durable ABS hardcase protection designed […]

You Can NEVER Be Too Thin or Too Light

FAT WAS WHERE IT WAS AT … THIN IS IN!!
CNET produced a great clip about organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology, and emerging technology for flat panel displays and white lighting applications.
This is the future!
via TechEBlog

Wii remote and goggles - SLICK!

This is very SLICK! A simple glovepie script to control Goggles using the wii remote.
via: zedomax

Rumor - Rumor - Rumor: (iPhone coming Monday???)

The BUZZ is non-stop. Could it be soon? Is it what folks are hoping for?
Brian Lam from Gizmodo said:Gizmodo Knows: iPhone Will Be Announced On Monday
“I guarantee it. It isn’t what I expected at all. And I’ve already said too much”

Don’t you just love rumors? So did you like the picture?
Check out these pictures […]

The Theme Continues …

… and why not … it is a popular device!
I like the color … I like the device … but it’s just in Korea (for now).
Engadget reported that Motorola’s KRZR has appeared in Korea with a “decidedly crimson appearance to its glossy outer shell”. Who knows, maybe we will see it here soon to satisfy […]

Wii Remote Wrist Strap Replacement

What a tough way to start a new product introduction … having a recall! But at least they recognize an issue exists and they are dealing with it ASAP. Nintendo is offering to replace the original version of the wrist straps for the Wii Remote with a newer version.
Wii consoles shipped starting in […]

MIT Researchers Launch iFIND

MIT researchers unveiled a new social networking application that will make it possible for anyone on the Institute’s 168-acre campus to locate anyone else, via their laptop.
Known as iFIND, the new technology was developed by researchers in the Institute’s SENSEable City Laboratory.
iFIND will give all 20,000 members of the MIT community the ability to […]

Sascha’s Sentiments on the HP iPAQ hw6925

Sascha Segan from PC Magazine has posted his thoughts about the new HP iPAQ hw6925 which he says tries to be the ultimate traveling companion.
If you were looking for a device and were thinking about this one, my guess is that you would look somewhere else after reading what Sascha had to say […]

Your Cell as Your Wallet?

Apparently Cingular is testing a new service that allows you to use your cell like a credit card. I guess it sounds like a neat idea but I do have some concerns about security in case you misplace (or decide to change) your device.
Cingular will be testing this service for up to 6 months […]

Dec 14th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-17T10:16:00.000-05:00

Skype for Windows Mobile 2.2 Beta

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

And from the Skype Forums, the announcement of the new Skype for Windows Mobile.
I have not tried it yet … been a bit under the weather for the past several days so I have not been able to Experience Mobility at the rate I like too. However, I will tell you that my tablet has […]

Microsoft & Sprint = Developer GREAT Deal!

I don’t need to say much about this but if you are a developer, this is a great deal and if you’re not a developer, I would consider becoming one…

Link to CallSprint - Microsoft Developers

Microsoft Introduces Windows MultiPoint

Geekzone had a terrific piece up today about Microsoft introducing Windows MultiPoint, a technology enabling multiple users to share a single PC using multiple mice or other peripherals.
According to Microsoft, in a classroom of 40 children with only four PCs among them, 10 students crowd around each machine, while one student takes center position […]

Presents from Resco

It’s that time of year and RESCO is offering presents for all.
Holiday Season Discount 30% off for Resco’s products.A time limited offer until January 01, 2007 when buying mobile applications from BUY button on www.resco.net own product pages.
Special Christmas edition of Resco Sokoban for desktop PCs available for free at http://www.resco.net/win32/sokoban_xmas/

MusicJam - for your iPod

This was an interesting add on for your iPod that I saw at Krunker today. It is a new mixing and recording device for the Apple iPod called the MusicJam and looks pretty cool … I think its a little pricey at $229 but I imagine a little searching on the net might well […]

Consumers Click Through to Risky Sites

I have been a McAfee user for years and had been very pleased with the protection they have afforded me. A new change in the software has brought some interesting results as I surf the web … sites that have ratings of possible infections for your computer. You might want to read this piece by […]

The Samsung OneDRAM

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, announced that it has developed a prototype fusion memory chip that can significantly increase the data processing speed between processors in mobile applications.
Samsung’s new fusion solution OneDRAM is expected to be specified in the design of handsets, game consoles and in other […]

Cingular Samsung Blackjack Review

Chris Leckness has written a fabulous review of the Samsung Blackjack that you will enjoy … possibly you will decide to switch your device after reading it.In part, Chris said:
Is this the Perfect Windows Mobile Phone? No, not yet, but it’s close. As with other “Smartphone” reviews I have written, I preface the entire […]

Dec 13th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-17T10:12:00.000-05:00

And let the upgrades begin ….

It’s nice to see that HP has put up a page on upgrading your new computer to Vista. But be aware that your upgrade eligiblity is dependant on what HP or Compaq computer you purchase and Microsoft operating system is preloaded. Why do I think some folks will be surprised at what they will […]

Microsoft Robotics Studio - Very Cool!

The opportunity to work on and develop the technology and software needed for this application has to be an incredible opportunity for those fortunate to be part of the program. Can you imagine, go to work and play with toys … well, sort of!
Microsoft Robotics Studio Creates Common Development Platform for Robots
In the […]

Dec 12th Experience Mobility posts

2006-12-17T10:09:00.000-05:00

OpenOffice.org 2.1 Released

Free Competitor to Microsoft Office Releases New Version
The OpenOffice.org Community announce the release of OpenOffice.org 2.1, the latest version of the leading open-source office suite. With upgrades to its word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, and database software, the free software package provides an alternative to Microsoft’s recently-released Office 2007 product.
OpenOffice.org 2.1 may be downloaded free […]

Hardcases Protect Apple MacBooks and MacBook Pros

Protect, Carry and Wear Your MacBook with RhinoSkin’s New Protective Cases
Just in time for the holiday season, RhinoSkin will be offering a new line of hardcases to protect Apple® MacBooks and MacBook Pros. The cases hit the market this month.
The RhinoSkin MacBook HardCases are the first in a new line of unique cases designed […]

A New In-Dash GPS and Multimedia System

Now this is SLICK! I can imagine it in my car helping me to Experience Mobility as I travel. The only feature I would love to see included is a Tablet OS … hmm, Motion Computing, this is a perfect adaptation for the LS800.
This incredible little device from LG is an in-dash all-in-one GPS […]

IBM Introduces Flash Memory Killer

Jay Wrolstad put up an interesting piece on a new and developing memory technology, Phase-Change Technology. Still in development, if this technology comes to fuition, it could be huge.
It’s nonvolatile and runs close to the speed of RAM … interesting, huh? IBM and two partners are developing the phase-change technology and are indicating that […]

Motorola Q Black

I wonder if RIM is going to go after Motorola and/or Verizon with their new introduction of the BlackQ … oops, I mean Motorola Q Black. Maybe it is all in how you use the name BLACK.
In any event, folks that do like the Q and want it in BLACK can get it at […]