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As a member of the Microsoft.com Research Panel, you will be part of a community of technology and business professionals and software users who will provide Microsoft with valuable insight. Through your participation, you will help evaluate and improve Microsoft.com Web sites, software, and services. Senior members of the Microsoft.com team review the attitudes and opinions of our Research Panel members, so your input makes a difference.



To thank members of the Research Panel for participating in an online survey, panelists are automatically entered in contests for Amazon gift certificates. If you participate in an online discussion group, you will be paid a minimum of $50.

Who Can Join the Microsoft.com Research Panel?
Anyone over the age of 18 living in the United States or Canada is eligible to join the Microsoft.com Research Panel. (Customers outside the United States and Canada are currently ineligible due to international law.) The only requirement is that you have Internet access and a valid e-mail address where we can contact you to tell you about our research studies.

This is an opportunity for YOU to make a difference in what happens with Microsoft products.

You need to complete a registration survey form here.

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A Bonus for Windows XP

Check out the Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP!

Fully packed with utilities, PowerToys, visualizations, skins, sound effects, and much more, you can install the Windows Media Bonus Pack on your Windows XP-based computer and let your creativity shine.

The Windows Media Bonus Pack requires Windows XP.

Get your copy here

First Hard-Drive-Free, Pocket Size Media Recorder and Player That Records Directly from TV

Super skinny RoverTv features built-in timer, vivid picture, and unlimited external memory for people who like their entertainment to go

Doghouse Electronics has unveiled the first-of-a-kind RoverTv, a super smart, super skinny portable media recorder and player that records directly from TV without a computer.

"RoverTv establishes a new category of handheld TV recorders and players," said RoverTv designer Jim Howard. "We built RoverTv hard-drive-free to streamline it and make it durable. Hard drives are chunky and fragile - they were never made to withstand the day to day handling that's a normal part of enjoying a portable media device," said Howard, noting that RoverTv's Flash drive and SD technology provide unlimited external memory. Built-in software allows easy transfer of video/music content to and from a Mac or PC.

Howard says RoverTv satisfies rising consumer demand for more ways to enjoy the media they purchase. "With cable, satellite, downloading and broadcast, people have instant access to record media. RoverTv adds value, opening endless options for recording, transferring and viewing the media they've invested in." RoverTv charges no recording fees and no monthly fees.

Available in the 3.5-inch "Big Screen" ($299.00) and the 4-inch "wide-screen" ($349.00), RoverTv also offers another industry first-it's the first of its size portable media recorder and player that fills the surface of the device with screen rather than controls. RoverTv's unique design places the controls on the outer edge, maximizing display size. RoverTv allows consumers to record directly from TV, DVD, CD, FM or computer and accommodates MP3, MP4, WAV files and more. RoverTv supports TiVo To Go(TM) for viewing content recorded to TiVo(TM) and can download content from iTunes(TM), BurnLounge and other electronic media providers. RoverTv is equipped to store JPEG/BMP/GIF photos, videos and presentations.

RoverTv features a Samsung TFT screen, crisp video resolution (320x240 for the Big Screen, 480 x 272 for the Wide Screen), USB port, AV input/output and FM radio receiver. RoverTv is powered by a rechargeable, built-in lithium ion battery that lasts a minimum of 12 hours for uninterrupted audio or 6 hours of video. Video stored in RoverTv can be viewed on any television up to 42" via the AV output, or on PC. RoverTv includes USB cord, battery charger, AV cable, premium TXB ear buds, one 1Gig SD card and one 2Gig SD card, enough capacity to store eleven hours of television or 4200 songs. RoverTv is available through Doghouse Electronics, http://www.rovertv.net.

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My eyes...they do deceive me!

I just arrived from a 4 hour drive from Maine...I wanted to head over to the Boston Pocket PC meeting tonight. Before I left for the meeting, I decided to check my email...the picture above was in the first email. I thought my eyes were going nuts!

If you take a look at the picture, let me tell you ... it is not animated! Your eyes are making it move. To test this, stare at one spot for a couple seconds and everything will stop moving. Or look at the black center of each circle and it will stop moving. But move your eyes to the next black center and the previous will move after you take your eyes away from it.... pretty cool!


In any event, the Boston Pocket PC meeting will start at 6:30 PM at the Microsoft offices in Waltham, MA (201 Jones Road, 6th Floor).

Included in this meeting will be -

Tech Ed 2006 Wrap-Up: For those unable to attend Microsoft's premier technology event, Don Sorcinelli and Steve Hughes will provide a wrap-up of news and information.

Software Demo Derby: If you've wanted to see some of the latest Windows Mobile applications in action, this month's meeting is just for you. Real time demonstrations of applications like Orb, SlingPlayer Mobile, Windows Media Player 11 and others will be presented.


Project-a-Phone: Will give a demonstration of their current and upcoming imaging devices let you give a live demo of your phone screen or take screen shots and record audio/video clips.

Hope to see you there!!!

Cingular 8125 updated fixed

Let's try this again!

Apparently the update for the Cingular 8125 had some issues but it appears as if those issues have been fixed. HTC has the new download available and you can get it here

NEW - A Windows Mobile Developer Virtual User Group!

Introducing... The Windows Mobile Developer Virtual User Group!

The Windows Mobile Developer Virtual User Group ("WMDVUG") is intended for individuals focusing o­n developing software for Windows Mobile devices. This includes connected applications using ASP.NET and rich client applications using the .NET Compact Framework and/or eMbedded Visual C++. Our meetings will be held live via Microsoft Live Meeting every other 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 Noon - 2 PM EDT/EST.

Our first meeting will be held o­n Wednesday, July 19th from 12 - 2 PM EDT. o­nce information o­n registering for the meeting becomes available, I will pass it along. In addition, we are in the process of putting together the first agenda. o­nce again, I will pass along updates.

Check out the latest information on this new and exciting Virtual User Group here at Boston Pocket PC.

Aces Texas Hold’em – No Limit Included in Tetris Game Pak 2

Concrete Software Inc. announced that it is partnering with Handmark to offer its award winning title Aces Texas Hold’em™ – No Limit for inclusion in Tetris® Game Pak 2.

In addition to Aces Texas Hold’em – No Limit, the new Tetris Game Pak 2 contains many other top games including the Tetris® game and Jamdat Bowling.

The game pack will be released for sale through major retail channels and has been designed to be cross-compatible on a wide range of platforms. The titles included will support the BlackBerry handheld, Palm OS devices, Pocket PC, and Window Mobile Smartphones including Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. This extensive cross-compatibility offering will find a much larger group of users in the mobile retail marketplace than the traditional single or dual-platform offerings.

About Concrete Software
Concrete Software creates innovative, high quality and easy to use software from personal productivity applications to games. Currently, Concrete Software supplies applications that run on virtually all mobile platforms and does so across most major carriers around the world. More information is available at http://www.concretesoftware.com.

Tick..Tick..Tick - At 9 p.m. Microsoft Live will be ALIVE!

Microsoft will make available Windows Live Messenger.

Up until this evening, only a beta has been available but at 9 p.m. PDT, Microsoft's instant messaging service for consumers will be ALIVE! So come bact at 9PM PDT and click this link to get the new Windows Live Messenger.

Hey...did you just click that link? Well, if it is not 9 p.m. PDT, it won't work...you have to wait!

For those that don't know, 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 documents with almost magical ease.

This is definitely going to get the ball rolling on the Microsoft's Windows Live program. I am excited to see this rollout...I expect you will be very impressed!

Pepsi, Motorola Launch Ringtone Promotion in the US

Pepsi and Motorola have launched the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion, a large-scale national promotion across the USA. Music fans can download new ringtones written and recorded by top artists specifically for the ringtone format, a length of 40 seconds or less.

The companies are teaming up to offer access to 150 original music and voice ringtones by Grammy Award-winning artists and producers. Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, The All-American Rejects and producers Scott Storch and Luny Tunes are a few of the artists who have produced new ringtones that will only be available through the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion.

There will be approximately 800 million Pepsi packages participating in the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion. One in three codes found under the caps of the Pepsi products will be good for a ringtone at the official website for this promotion.

The website was developed and is powered by Yahoo!.

Consumers will find a unique code printed under the cap of specially-marked Pepsi products, including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist and Sierra Mist Free. Fans can then enter the code at the website to learn instantly if they will receive a ringtone.

The winners can select a ringtone from a catalog of more than 150 selections located on a custom ringtone store built on the recently launched Yahoo! Tones destination, where consumers can find the latest ringtones, games, wallpapers and more to personalize their mobile phones.

Each Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones code is automatically entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a Motorola RAZR, Motorola SLVR or Motorola ROKR phone, with more than 12,000 phones to be awarded during the promotion.

In support of the promotion, Pepsi and Yahoo! developed the idea to create one of the first full-length music videos ever produced specifically for ringtones. Mary J. Blige and The All-American Rejects star in two separate videos that feature the original ringtones they wrote and recorded exclusively for the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion. The music videos, which include a medley of several of the artists' ringtones, will premiere exclusively on Yahoo! Music. Blige's video is currently featured on the site and The All-American Rejects' video will be up later this month.

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Toshiba Launches Three Notebooks for Mobile Gamers with Next-Generation Graphics

Available Exclusively from ToshibaDirect.com, Satellite(R) P100 Models Incorporate NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7900 GTX Graphics, Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo Processor and 17-Inch Diagonal Widescreen

Toshiba Digital Products Division announced three new Satellite P100 models, next-generation high-performance notebooks designed for gaming and multimedia aficionados who want to experience the latest gaming graphics in a highly portable notebook computer.

Available exclusively from ToshibaDirect.com, the new Satellite P100 notebooks consist of three models -- the Satellite P100-ST9012, Satellite P100-ST9412 and Satellite P100-ST9612. All three Satellite P100 models feature a 17-inch diagonal widescreen display in a 7.1-pound(1), 1.41-inch slim notebook chassis and the NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7900 GTX graphics(2) card, delivering stunning graphics for the hottest 3D games and multimedia programs. Prices start at $1,999(3).

The notebooks also include the latest Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo Processors(4) that reduce power consumption while boosting overall performance from graphics to wireless(5) capabilities, as well as a DVI-D output port to allow users to connect to an HDTV.

For multimedia ease of use, the three new Satellite P100 notebooks include an Express Media Player consumer infrared remote control that gives users convenient access to power, CD, DVD, volume and other multimedia functions without booting up the Windows operating system. The slim remote is stored in the PC card slot of the notebook.

"The new Satellite P100 notebooks offer mobile gamers a light, thin and powerful notebook," said Jeff Barney, vice president of marketing at Toshiba Digital Products Division. "With the fastest graphics card available on the market today from NVIDIA, as well as an Intel Core Duo Processor(4) and a brilliant 17-inch display, these notebooks deliver all the performance and features a gamer could want in a compact package."

The three new Satellite P100 notebooks include features such as a fingerprint reader for one-touch secure access management as well as a customizable Dual Mode touch pad that can provide one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs.

Other highlights of the three new Satellite P100 models include:

-- a DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive that reads and writes in up to 11 formats that can nearly double a recordable DVD's storage capacity for photo, music and video files in either DVD+R or DVD-R double layer formats;

-- 5-in-1 bridge media adapter for easy file sharing and downloads;

-- built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers for a rich audio experience;

-- TruBrite(TM) technology from Toshiba for a crisp, clear display;

-- updated Mobile Intel 945 Express chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection as part of Intel Centrino Mobile Technology;

-- Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system.

In addition to the DVI-D output port, the three new Satellite P100 notebooks include four USB 2.0 ports, TV-Out (S-Video), iLINK(TM) IEEE 1394, RGB, RJ-11 modem (v.92), RJ-45 LAN, S/P DIF output port (shared with the headphone port) and microphone port. The new Satellite P100 notebook chassis dimensions are 15.5 by 10.8 by 1.41 inches.

The new Satellite P100 notebooks come with a standard one-year limited warranty(6). The standard limited warranty includes carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country, or the customer may use any of the more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized depot for prompt service turnaround. Customers can also choose to upgrade the notebook's service plans, including up to four years of extended service plans.

To help stay connected while traveling, the Satellite P100 notebooks integrate Toshiba ConfigFree(R) software, the company's intuitive graphic connectivity management utility for optimum wireless access.

Included Microsoft Office OneNote(TM) 2003 software enables users to better capture, organize, find and share notes gathered from e-mail, meetings, presentations, classes, the Web and other sources. OneNote captures virtually any type of information -- ranging from typed notes to audio -- in a single convenient place.

All new Toshiba Satellite notebooks are RoHS-compatible(7), restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. The new Satellite P100 notebooks are currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com).

Satellite P100-ST9012 Unique Specifications
Display: 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT active-
matrix LCD display at 1440x900 native resolution
(WXGA+)
Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor(4) T2400 (1.83GHz, 2MB
L2, 667MHz FSB)
Hard Drive: 80GB (5400RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) HDD(8)
Graphics Controller: PCI-Express(TM) x16 graphics(2) subsystem,
featuring: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX with 512MB
GDDR3 SDRAM discrete graphics(2) memory
Memory: 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 533MHz SDRAM (both memory
slots are occupied), 1024MB (Min)/4096MB (Max),
with 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB PC4200 or PC5300
DDR2 memory(9) modules

Satellite P100-ST9412 Unique Specifications
Display: 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT active-
matrix LCD display at 1680x1050 native
resolution (WSXGA+)
Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor(4) T2500 (2.00GHz, 2MB
L2, 667MHz FSB)
Hard Drive: 100GB (7200RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) HDD(8)
Graphics Controller: PCI-Express x16 graphics(2) subsystem, featuring:
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GT X with 512MB GDDR3
SDRAM discrete graphics(2) memory
Memory: 1024MB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (both memory
slots are occupied), 1024MB (Min)/4096MB (Max),
with 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB PC4200 or PC5300
DDR2 memory(9) modules

Satellite P100-ST9612 Unique Specifications
Display: 17-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT active-
matrix LCD display at 1680x1050 native
resolution (WSXGA+)
Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor(4) T2500 (2.00GHz, 2MB
L2, 667MHz FSB)
Hard Drive: 100GB (7200RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) HDD(8)
Graphics Controller: PCI-Express x16 graphics(2) subsystem, featuring:
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX with 512MB GDDR3
SDRAM discrete graphics(2) memory
Memory: 2048MB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (both memory
slots are occupied), 2048MB (Min)/4096MB (Max),
with 1024MB or 2048MB PC4200 or PC5300 DDR2
memory(9) modules

Satellite P100 Series Shared Product Specifications
System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Optical Drive: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive
supporting 11 formats (Maximum speed and
compatibility: CD-ROM (24x:read), CD-R
(24x:write), CD-RW (16x:write), DVD-ROM
(8x:read), DVD-R (Single Layer, 8x:write), DVD-R
(Double Layer, 4x:write), DVD-RW (6x:write),
DVD+R (Single Layer, 8x:write), DVD+R (Double
Layer, 4x:write), DVD+RW (8x:write), DVD-RAM
(5x:write)
Wireless: Intel Pro/Wireless(5) Network Connection 3945ABG
(802.11a/b/g)
Audio: Built-in harman/kardon(R) stereo speakers,
Dolby(R) Digital audio enhancements, SRS Labs
audio enhancements (SRS TruSurround XT(R)
virtual surround sound, SRS WOW(TM) stereo
enhancement), Sound Volume Control Dial,
Built-in microphone
Ports: 4 USB v2.0, RGB, S-Video, DVI-D, RJ-11 modem,
RJ-45 LAN, i.LINK IEEE-1394, S/P DIF (Shared
with headphone) headphone and microphone ports
Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital,
Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi
Media Card, xD Picture Card; ExpressCard(TM)
slot supporting ExpressCard/34 and
ExpressCard/54, One PCMCIA-Type II/Type I Card
Slot
Battery: 9-cell (6000mAh) Lithium Ion
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.8 x 1.41 inches
Weight: Starting at 7.1 lbs (1)

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)

With headquarters in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has worldwide sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

(1) Weight. Weight may vary. See Weight Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
(2) Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
(3) Pricing. Prices, specifications, availability and terms of offer
are subject to change without notice.
(4) Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote
at www.info.toshiba.com
(5) Wireless. May require purchase of additional software, external
hardware, or services. Transmission speeds may vary. See Wireless
Legal Footnote at www.info.toshiba.com
(6) Warranty. The terms and conditions of Toshiba's standard limited
warranty, extended warranty and service upgrade terms and
conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com.
(7) RoHS. This product is compatible with European Union Directive
2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances
in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use
of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE.
(8) Hard Disk Drive Capacity. Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte
(GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers
of 10. See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com
(9) Memory. Memory size may vary. See Memory Legal Footnote at
www.info.toshiba.com

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Logitech Video Technology Featured in Microsoft's New Windows Live Messenger Platform

With One Click on a Logitech Webcam, Users Have Easy Access to Windows Live Messenger Features

Logitech is powering the Video Call feature in the new Windows Live Messenger platform, unveiled by Microsoft Corp. today. Logitech worked with Microsoft to design the client technology that delivers high-quality, full-screen, fully synchronized voice and video calls. Logitech provided the same audio and video technology for Microsoft's Video Conversation feature, part of MSN Messenger since April 2005, and the company has supported the popular webcam feature in MSN Messenger since March 2003. In addition, Logitech plans for many of its future QuickCam(R) webcams to feature one-click access to Windows Live Messenger capabilities.

By using a webcam with Video Call, people can see and talk to friends and family around the world for free. Since the original introduction of Video Conversation, MSN Messenger users have conducted more than 500 million video calls. In fact, video usage on MSN Messenger is currently growing faster than voice-only usage -- in January 2006, users participated in video calls that lasted a total of nearly 1.1 billion minutes.

"We're very excited about our continuing work with Microsoft, and the momentum that we've established with MSN," said Junien Labrousse, senior vice president of Logitech's Entertainment and Communications Business Unit. "Video calling, with Microsoft's extensive customer base, has proven to be a breakthrough application for live video communications. Microsoft's new integrated Live interface makes it easy for people to see friends and family members online and spontaneously engage in a video call. We expect this will help personal video communications to become even more popular."

Logitech, with a rich history and expertise in video and audio delivery over IP networks, provides technology that synchronizes audio and video streams and allows these communications to traverse firewalls and Network Address Translation (NAT) devices, which have often blocked video communications and frustrated consumers in the past. Logitech also operates the servers that support Video Call.

Windows Live, a new set of personal Internet services and software, is designed to bring together, in one place, all the relationships, information and interests people care about most, with enhanced safety and security features, across their PC, devices and the Web.

"The mission of Windows Live is to deepen our customers' relationships with the people and the information that are most important to them -- and live video communications is an important piece of that," said Martin Taylor, corporate vice president, Windows Live and MSN at Microsoft. "Logitech's industry-leading video and audio technology is integral to the success of this application."

All of Logitech's QuickCam(R) webcams are fully compatible with Windows Live(TM) Messenger. Logitech, which has sold more than 30 million of its award-winning QuickCam webcams worldwide, has developed advanced hardware and software technology for many of its webcams that optimize the live audio and video communications experience.

Some of these innovations include:

-- Logitech(R) RightLight(TM) technology -- A system of hardware and software technologies, RightLight technology vastly improves webcam image quality in a wide variety of lighting conditions. The technology combines advanced sensor technology, sophisticated firmware and high-quality lenses that together deliver greater sensitivity to light (especially in low light), optimized skin tones, and minimized distortion of images.

-- Logitech(R) RightSound(TM) technology -- By combining a webcam's microphone with acoustic echo-cancellation software, RightSound technology provides people the flexibility of conducting video calls without wearing a headset. Integrated with the webcam's software drivers, advanced software algorithms eliminate echoes created by a webcam microphone and speakers in close proximity.

-- Logitech(R) Video Effects software -- The first-of-its-kind software allows people to completely transform themselves into three-dimensional animated characters (avatars) that precisely mimic facial movements, or to add accessories to their on-screen image, such as glasses or a crown.

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Oregan Networks Extends Skype Functionalities to the Television

Oregan Networks, a software provider that licenses its embedded solutions to convergence carriers and Consumer Electronic brands, today announced availability of a new feature for delivery of Skype message alerts and caller ID to TV-centric devices, aiming to further enrich the end consumer's experience and interactivity. Oregan Media Browser, the embedded software product of the company, enables 'ubiquitous' Internet and IPTV services and is based on the established open standards for web content authoring and distribution.

The new feature enables a scenario, where consumers can be notified of Skype messages and calls whilst watching digital broadcast or IP television, with options to dismiss or respond without leaving the sofa.

The company views the Skype service as one of the most compelling features available for Internet users today. Delivery of Skype applications on TV is in line with Oregan's mission to enable the non-PC market to tap into the advanced interactivity, "any-time, any-place" connectivity and fresh dynamic content - through Internet technologies.

About Oregan Media Browser

The Oregan Media Browser suite of embedded software building blocks consists of three media enabling modules:

• TV BROWSER
• IPTV CLIENT
• DLNA PLAYER AND SERVER

The highly integrated architecture of the solution allows service providers to deploy multiple entertainment functionalities via a single embedded software stack, enabling broadband delivery of interactive video, music and live data services via a web-based user interface, as well as distribution of downloaded content to multiple client devices on the network.

About Oregan Networks Ltd

Oregan Networks (www.oregan.net) is an established leader in embedded software for broadband entertainment, providing Consumer Electronic device brands and fixed / mobile carriers with customisable solutions for delivery of targeted web infotainment services, advertising, broadband video and gaming.

Oregan has pioneered digital entertainment convergence, focusing on developing lightweight web browsing and media streaming solutions tailored for non-PC consumer electronics and Set Top Boxes. The company's core product has shipped over 3 million units, counting leading global brands: Sony PlayStation, Philips, Oki and NTT - among its adopters.

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Mobility Electronics Launches iGo Power Splitter

New Accessory for iGo Power Adapters Allows Users to Power Up Two Mobile Gadgets Simultaneously

Mobility Electronics Inc. announced that the company is now shipping the iGo power splitter accessory. This new power accessory is designed to work with select iGo adapters to simultaneously charge two mobile electronic gadgets, such as mobile phones, Bluetooth(R) headsets, smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras and more, from a single adapter.

"The new iGo power splitter is the perfect addition to our existing line of solutions for mobile device users," said Charles Mollo, chief executive officer of Mobility Electronics. "Studies show that each mobile device user today owns an average of 5.5 mobile devices -- this can make charging a difficult task, especially if power outlets are scarce." Mobility Electronics recognized the need for a device that could charge multiple devices using one adapter and one power source.

The iGo power splitter is small, lightweight and easy to carry, which makes it the perfect companion to the iGo auto, wall or everywhere adapters. It also allows users to charge devices faster without having to wait for an available outlet, especially in the car.

As with all iGo adapters, the iGo power splitter leverages the company's patented tip technology. This technology allows one adapter to charge multiple devices through the use of interchangeable power tips. Users are able to charge hundreds of brands and thousands of models of mobile electronic devices with the switch of a tip. The iGo power splitter is available online at http://www.iGo.com and at select retail locations nationwide. This adapter retails for $14.99.

The iGo power splitter offers the following key features and benefits:

-- Allows select iGo adapters to simultaneously charge two low-power mobile devices.

-- Works with many combinations of gadgets, including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, MP3 players, portable gaming devices and more.

-- Interchangeable power tips with iGo tip technology allow users to safely charge multiple gadgets from a single iGo adapter.

-- Frees up valuable power outlets and removes clutter of multiple model-specific adapters.

About Mobility Electronics Inc.

Mobility Electronics Inc., based in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a designer and developer of universal power adapters for high-power (e.g., portable computers) and low-power (e.g., mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, etc.) mobile electronic devices and is also the creator of the patented intelligent tip technology. Mobility Electronics' iGo brand offers a full line of AC, DC and combination AC/DC power adapters for high- and low-power mobile electronic (ME) devices. All these adapters leverage the company's power tips, which enable one power adapter to power/charge hundreds of brands and thousands of models of ME devices through the use of interchangeable tips.

The company also offers hardware products for handheld devices; expansion and docking products for servers, desktop and portable computers through its MAGMA(TM) brand; and other accessories for the mobile electronic device market.

Mobility Electronics' products are available at http://www.iGo.com as well as through leading resellers, retailers and OEM partners. For additional information, call 480-596-0061 or visit http://www.mobilityelectronics.com.

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Webaroo Announces First Support on Windows Mobile 5.0 Smart Phone From BenQ Mobile

Mobile Web Users Can Now Search...Unplugged -- Without Any Connection Whatsoever

Webaroo today announced its unique 'web search offline' service is now compatible with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0(TM) platform, providing thousands of owners of the latest mobile smart phones with the ability to search the web anywhere, anytime, without having to rely on a mobile Internet connection. Webaroo also announced BenQ Mobile, which it will bundle with its BenQ-Siemens P51 smart phone, when it launches in Q3 2006.

The Webaroo software and service provide a fast and ubiquitous web search experience on mobile devices with no connection at all. Webaroo features 'web packs' on a variety of subjects, such as world news, soccer/football, major cities, the Wikipedia and more -- each of which contains thousands of relevant web pages identified by Webaroo's innovative algorithms. In one simple step, users can also select and download their favorite web sites to save and search at their leisure by syncing their smart phones with their laptops.

Perfect for the business traveler who demands information on the move, Webaroo supports the BenQ-Siemens P51 smart phone and includes web packs covering Frankfurt, London, Paris, Milan, Taipei and Amsterdam, with the ability to get more for free at the Webaroo web site.

"Smart phone owners are typically advanced users who actively seek out innovative software for all their mobile devices," says Brad Husick, co-founder and President of Webaroo. "Our mission is to provide the best mobile search experience possible anywhere in the world and we are happy to now support Windows Mobile 5.0 users and BenQ-Siemens P51 phone customers."

How Webaroo Software Works:

-- Webaroo servers crawl the Internet and analyze web pages, selecting pages with high quality, broad coverage, and small size.

-- Consumers either download Webaroo and selected content onto their laptop and mobile devices (PDA/smart phone) for free, or purchase a device with Webaroo bundled on it.

-- Consumers can search the pages completely disconnected from the Internet.

-- Content is updated every time consumers are connected.

Search...unplugged begins at http://www.webaroo.com. It is compatible with computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000 as well as handhelds with Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows Mobile 5.0.

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2006 Best of Everything Software Package

Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine now offering 2006 Best of Everything Software Package with $3400 of award-winning software for an amazing 90% off retail!

Dubbed "The Most Incredible Software Package Every Offered," this amazing package is 30% bigger than last year's Package and contains full versions of over 130 winners and finalists from 2005 Best Software Awards.

Includes 8 of the top 10 best selling software programs according to Handango: Spb Pocket Plus, Agenda Fusion, Battery Pack Pro, Pocket-DVD Studio, SBSH PocketBreeze, Pocket Informant, eWallet, Spb Weather and MANY, MANY MORE!

Also included in the Software Package is a one-year subscription to Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine.

Smartphone Package also available for $139.

List price of $297. Nearly $100 in FREE Bonuses with every order. Comes with a 30-day RISK-FREE money-back guarantee.

All details and online ordering: www.PocketPCmag.com/CD

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Educators First to Test Negroponte's $100 Laptop Prototype

Negroponte will also Deliver Keynote at Premier Ed Tech Conference

Educators from the U.S. and abroad will be among the first to test-drive prototype models of Nicholas Negroponte's much-discussed $100 laptop (http://laptop.org) during the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) July 5 through 7, in San Diego. NECC is presented by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

"ISTE's NECC will be the first public forum at which we not only show a working prototype of the $100 Laptop, but also provide hands-on access to developer machines," Negroponte said. "Furthermore, selected conference attendees will be invited to participate in our developer program."

Information about the developer program can be found at http://wiki.laptop.org/index.php/Developers_Program.

Thanks to Negroponte's One Laptop Per Child Initiative (OLPC), journalists and NECC attendees can try out the $100 laptop's casings and motherboard. OLPC staff will be available to answer questions.

Negroponte, co-founder and chairman emeritus of MIT's Media Lab, is one of the most influential thinkers and doers of our time. He is also NECC's keynote speaker, and will be discussing the latest about the $100 laptop project. The goal of OLPC is to revolutionize education by putting a compact, durable, no frills, but Internet-ready computer into the hands of millions of children worldwide. Negroponte is a founder of Wired magazine and author of the bestselling book "Being Digital."

NECC draws 15,000+ teachers, teacher educators, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, policy makers, and exhibitors from around the globe. The exhibit hall includes more than 500 of the industry's most influential companies and service providers -- many of whom announce new products at the conference.

In addition, NECC offers dynamic speakers, practical demonstrations, panel discussions, workshops, Internet poster sessions, research papers, a Global Gallery, and a fun and inspiring Student Showcase. NECC is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind in the world.

NECC is presented by ISTE (http://www.iste.org) in cooperation with the California Computer-Using Educators with additional support from the San Diego County Office for Education. An overview of the entire program and schedule is at http://www.iste.org/necc/schedule/.

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Ruckus, Aruba Team to Build Reliable 802.11n

Wireless Leaders Unveil Plans to Collaborate on Advanced 802.11n Solutions That Address Growing Concerns over Performance Predictability, Security and Reliability.

Ruckus Wireless and Aruba Networks today announced that they are collaborating on the development of advanced 802.11n products and technologies that help corporations, service providers and consumers safely migrate to the next generation of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi).

Under the joint development, the companies are creating new high-speed 802.11n solutions that combine centralized control of wireless networks with essential capabilities not found in emerging pre-N products, such as smart antenna technology and dynamic RF optimization.

The new products will integrate innovative features such as dynamic signal path steering, interference avoidance and real-time optimization controls developed by Ruckus Wireless, with adaptive radio management (ARM) and wireless intrusion prevention (WIP) technologies developed by Aruba Networks. The combined solution will automatically select the best channel and power levels for 802.11n access points, detect 802.11n rogue access points and continuously mitigate interference by selecting the best signal path in real time based on the RF environment, receiving device and traffic type.

"When two industry leaders collaborate on next-generation technology, expectations are justifiably high," said Craig Mathias, principal research analyst at the Farpoint Group. "While we've got a ways to go before 802.11n is finished, it's not too early for enterprises to get it into their planning. I'm looking forward to seeing the benefits of combining the advances Ruckus Wireless has made in such demanding wireless applications as streaming video with the enterprise-class RF management capabilities for which Aruba is famous."

The Future of Wi-Fi with 802.11n

802.11n, the next step in Wi-Fi, is designed to significantly boost the capacity of wireless networks by more than quadrupling the speed of the current-day technology. While 802.11n will push Wi-Fi performance and scalability to new levels, neither the draft standard, nor the current Pre-N technology, is ready for production environments. Ruckus Wireless uniquely offers 100%, standards-compliant 802.11 extensions that have proven to deliver reliable range and performance in pervasive production networks around the world.

Today's Wi-Fi technology (802.11a/g) operates at a theoretical limit of 54 Mbps per second. 802.11n will operate at 200 Mbps or more by using multiple transmitters and receivers simultaneously. But this also increases the number of things that can go wrong with the integrity and security of the transmission. 802.11n will also permit doubling of the channel width to increase physical data rates. This, and the added transmit and receive radios, raises the potential for interference with nearby wireless devices. Therefore, the ability to dynamically control where Wi-Fi signals go, adjust the multitude of new parameters and tightly secure the RF environment is key to a robust 802.11n network. Ruckus Wireless and Aruba Networks will work to develop an application-focused control framework to address these difficult real-time optimization problems.

The new products, to be delivered immediately upon ratification of the 802.11n standard, are expected to be the first, centrally managed enterprise 802.11n solution that adds important wireless stability features necessary to ensure predictable performance. In addition, the companies agreed to enable Ruckus Wireless access points to be managed by Aruba's mobility controllers to support enterprise telecommuters and emerging managed WLAN services by service providers.

Aruba and Ruckus Wireless will also collaborate to solve the deployment and security challenges created by the new 802.11n wireless standard by optimizing the selection of 20MHz or 40MHz operational modes, burst modes and other capabilities that are introduced in the new standard. digy

"We are teaming with Ruckus Wireless because they are the experts in next-generation RF technology," said Keerti Melkote, co-founder and vice president of Marketing for Aruba Networks. "802.11n is too important to the enterprise to merely throw out into the market a complex and high-priced solution, especially one that doesn't address the important issues of signal reliability and interference mitigation. Ruckus has demonstrated that they can add tremendous value at the lowest cost with proven technology that solves all of these problems in a flexible manner."

"802.11n is strategically important to enterprises, service providers and consumers alike, but it must be delivered with real products that are reliable and dependable," said Selina Lo, Ruckus Wireless' CEO. "When the standard matures and is implemented everywhere, users will see more interference, not less. This collaboration with Aruba, clearly the most innovative enterprise WLAN vendor in the industry, will give us the expertise and distribution channels to solve these issues for enterprises and service providers."

Ruckus Wireless plans to extend its patent-pending BeamFlex technology to 802.11n, making it available by the end of 2006. BeamFlex-N is expected to be capable of supporting three or more simultaneous high definition (HDTV) video streams.

Visit Aruba here

Visit Ruckus here

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Wearable Computer Integrating Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS

Parvus will display the new ZYPAD WL 1000 wrist wearable wireless computer at the Armed Forces Communication Electronics Association's 2006 TechNet International Conference held today in Washington D.C.

The ZYPAD WL 1000 is a wrist-wearable wireless computer flexibly designed to give the user instant access to computing capabilities while carrying out non-computer tasks in the field. Featuring hands-free operation, robust wireless capabilities, and built-in GPS tracking, this versatile wearable computer serves as an ideal tool for Emergency Search and Rescue, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Maintenance, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Transportation, and Defense applications.

The WL 1000 integrates features of a standard computer along with the convenience and ergonomics of being wrist worn. This hands-free, innovative design ensures an ideal weight distribution and maximum comfort even over clothing.

The wireless functionalities of the WL 1000 ensure continuous connectivity no matter the location of the user, by utilizing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS capabilities. Using Linux or Windows CE operating systems, the unit can be quickly configured to access any remote host system through integrated wired or wireless interfaces. digy

Integrating a tilt and dead reckoning system, the WL 1000 can be used to determine if a user is motionless or fallen down and then transmit a locator beacon after a specified amount of time. This technology is also used to conserve power consumption by placing the unit in standby mode when the user's arm hangs down beside the body (patent-pending). This enhanced power management functionality enables the user to continuously interface with the unit up to more than 8 hours without interruption, depending on usage.

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Upgrades available for 2 Cingular devices

I notice that Darius over at Pocket PC Thoughts posted early this morning that Cingular is now offering an update for the Cingular 8125. But there is a word of caution that he expressed indicating some of his readers and readers elsewhere have reported that the ROM is incomplete.

Check this link to see the 8125 upgrade info

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While I was looking at the update for the 8125, I decided to look over and see what was new for the 2125 and they have a ROM upgrade available for the Cingular 2125.

To check to see if you need this update on your smartphone, go to Start, Settings, More, System Information. Compare it with this picture:


You can find Cingular 2125 download here at HTC

Now this could have been a cool father's day gift!

If you have never seen this RMR report, you need to stop what you're doing and take a minute to watch. This has got to be one of the funniest "spoofs" I have ever seen....well, maybe not the funniest but damn close to it!


Click here to see the RMR Blackberry Report and enjoy!