Good Preview of Windows Mobile 2005 (Magneto)

I love the Internet. Where else can you get the lowdown on yet un-released software that will soon make a difference in your mobile computing life?
This is a great article I just found on the new Pocket PC OS from Microsoft. It has a lot of useful information by the authors and quite a few screenshots.

Main innovations in Windows Mobile 2005:
1. The single-handed control of the device, not involving the touch screen.
2. The support of applications for Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphone. The key devices that will illustrate this approach this year are Asus p515, HTC Blizzard and Samsung Thor.
3. Possibility to add photos and assign personal melodies to the contacts.
4. Greatly improved Word Mobile (it keeps formats while editing, shows pictures); - to a smaller extent Excel Mobile.
5. New application added - PowerPoint Mobile.
6. Built-in drivers (APIs) for GPS and the camera.

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Pocket Music Player Pro -- More Than Just MP3

PocketMind released new version of the popular music player for Pocket PC -- PocketMusic Player Bundle version 3.2

Key Features of the New Version 3.2:
New skinnable interface with big controls
HTTP streaming support for MP3 and Ogg internet radio broadcast. Title streaming also supported (SHOUTcast, IceCast)
Audible books support (www.audible.com)
Remove silence at the beginning/end of track
Skin selection for Landscape mode
Transparent mode for today plugin (optional)
Crossfading feature
Gapless playback
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Dell Debuts Its Lightest Laptop

Dell on Wednesday released its lightest laptop ever, a 2.5 pound portable in the business-centric Latitude line.
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PDA Links

Here's a collection of handy links to some fun and useful PDA stuff.
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Free Pocket PC Software

EReader Books on PDA

Pocket PC Games

Pocket PC Business Software

Pocket PC Utilities

Pocket PC Travel Software

Pocket PC Entertainment

Pocket PC Today Screens

Weekly Software Discounts

PDA Bargain Basement

Cash for Your Cellphone

Dell Axim Community on Yahoo

Free Talking Clock

Google for Devices

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Get Cash for Your Old Cellphone and Help Save the Environment

If you're like me, you probably have a couple of older cellphones sitting around your house.
Besides cool ringtones RingingPhone will pay cash for your old cellphone. I've seen prices over $100 for certain models.They have a link on the main page in the center that takes you to a page where you can enter your Cellphone Manufacturer and Model number. It gives you an amount they will pay and if you like the price, you give them your information and they will send you a box to send the phone in.
Of course, to quailify, your phone must be in working order. See the details at their website.
Besides being environmentally friendly, this will give you a cool way to pocket some extra cash. Click on the image for details. While you're there, check out some of their other cellphone stuff too.

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Google Groups : Mobile and PDA

Like to discuss issues relating to your device? Have an issue you're trying to resolve? Join the Mobile and PDA discussion group at Google groups and ask about it.
Google Groups : Mobile and PDA

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ACME Auctions for eBay -- Free Software

Download auction information onto your Windows Smartphone and track your eBay finances from anywhere! Using your phones' GPRS connection, ACME Auctions downloads auctions you are buying and selling and displays them in an efficient and easy to read manner. Avoid having to scroll around Internet Explorer and having to wait endlessly for your data to load!
Details and Free Download
Write your own review of this software in the comments.

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Los Angeles International Airport - Live Air Traffic

Here's a site for mobile users with a laptop and wireless connection that want to see what's up at the LAX airport. For security purposes, the information is delayed of course but it does give you an idea about incoming and outgoing flights. Interesting and fun.
Los Angeles International Airport - AirportMonitor

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Toshiba Announces One Minute Rechargeable Battery

If you're like me, you find current battery life on devices frustrating.
Toshiba unveils new lithium-ion battery technology that will take a charge to 80 percent capacity in 1 minute. It charges to full capapcity a few minutes later.
Although this new battery is mainly for automotive and industrial use right now, one hopes this development will usher in a new era of batteries for devices and portable computers since Toshiba is a supplier to this market already. Read Full Article

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Celltrace.com - GLOBAL - Mobile Phone Protection, Detection and Retrieval System.

Celltrace.com owns a unique system and has been fine-tuning its global online platform since 1999. The company operates a hands-on customer service driven organization, focused on protecting cell phones and tracing them if they go missing.
Celltrace.com caters to both 'contract' and 'pay-as-you-go' users and their system works regardless of handset type, model or airtime plan.
Worth a look at:
CellTrace

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WiFi PDA Dirty Little Secret

For the technically inclined, here's an article I came accross about speed comparisons of various WiFi cards for PDA's. I don't recommend reading this unless you're an experienced user.
Read Article "No doubt about it, PDAs with wireless LAN support can be handy little devices. But what you might not know is how slow that wireless capability can be. This NeedToKnow will focus on testing the wireless throughput of a number of popular PDAs to show what we found to be a surprisingly wide performance range. "

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PDA Surfing -- Link a Day -- MapQuest Maps

The purpose of PDA Surfing -- Link a Day is to provide readers with at least one PDA friendly web link per day that they can surf on their SmartPhone or Pocket PC.
Over time, there will be a long list of useful links with reviews to sites that are specially formatted to work on tiny screens.
Today's Link is:

MapQuest PDA
Rating 8.2/10
Category: Palm/Pocket PC/SmartPhone
Description: If you need maps or directions on the go, MapQuest PDA is a good place to get the information you need. If you've used the desktop version of MapQuest, you'll easily adjust to the mobile version. It covers maps and driving directions for the United States and Canada. You should have address and zip code information handy. The search is speedy and the results are optimized for the tiny screen

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Yahoo! Search on Your Mobile Phone

Yahoo! Search on your mobile phone
This site allows you to get search, weather mail and more on your mobile phone. It has great feature that allows you to pick your phone and carrier and preview your setup.

Yahoo! Local is perfect for finding restaurants, cool places to hang out and businesses near you.
Yahoo! Image Search gives you access to over one billion pictures — all in a matter of seconds.
Yahoo! Web Search gives you access to information from across the web. New! Use shortcuts to find info fast.*
Visit Yahoo! Mobile

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Is Wireless VoIP a Cellular Killer?

"You're walking down the street talking on your cell phone. When you walk into your office, your phone seamlessly switches from your regular cell carrier to a voice-over-IP (VoIP) provider accessed via your company's wireless LAN.
Mobile phones are starting to appear with both cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities and the technology for seamless hand-offs between the two types of networks isn't far off, most observers agree. But this is far more than a simple matter of new technology. Rather, it means a whole new cast of competitors for current cellular operators. For users, it means more choice and, potentially, lower prices. "
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Pocket PC Product Reviews

SPB Finance 1.9.0
Product Details and Trial

"Spb Finance is a financial manager that you can carry in your pocket. You don't have to write down all your day's expenses and transfer them to your desktop PC financial manager later. Enter your expenses into Spb Finance on the spot and forget about them, Spb Finance will remember them for you. Entering a transaction is a two-click business, since Spb Finance has a built-in auto-completion feature. Do you use Microsoft Money or Quicken at your desktop? Spb Finance has special features for synchronization with these products."

Spb Finance has just been updated, and to make life easier, there are no longer three separate versions to download. The Standard, Money and Quick Editions are now packaged in a single, easy-to-use installer. Version 1.9 is a free update for all pre-existing users of Spb Finance 1.x, so if you need to update it, you can download the new version by heading over to the Spb Finance download page. If you're still wanting to try or buy Spb Finance, then feel free to pay PocketGear a visit.

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Major Hangups over the iPod Phone

The iPod Mobile Phone got a lot of buzz earlier this year, but the fact that a number of wireless operators, including Verizon Wireless and Cingular Wireless, have shown reluctance in supporting the Motorola/Apple joint effort. What’s behind the beef? Money, of course. Motorola and Apple want their customers to place any digital song file they already own on their phones for free. However, the wireless operators want customers to pay to put music on phones at prices ranging from 99 cents to $3. At this point, the wireless operators look to have the upper hand in this battle.
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