Finally! A way to block spam text messages on my AT&T cell phone.

Last time I checked, I could not find a way to block spam text messages through my AT&T account. Today, I received another spam text message, so I decided to look around again, and I was delighted to discover that AT&T now provides a way to selectively block text messages. I have no idea when AT&T started providing this option - I never received any kind of announcement of it and I haven’t seen anyone blogging about it, so I think it is a little known, probably recently released, option.

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Are there bugs in the WM6.0 implementation of the IPAQ 21x and 11x?

By the notice on their website, WebIS seems to think so…..

iPaq 21x, 11x users Notice:FlexMail is not compatible with these devices at this time. We believe there are bugs in the implementation of Windows Mobile 6 that HP has on these devices that cause data corruption and crashes with FlexMail. At this time we do not see any resolution until HP updates the ROM. (reference)

The IPAQ 110 that I reviewed was a loaner that I had for about a month.  I didn’t experience any significant problems with it, but having a loaner for a month is not the same thing as owning and using a Pocket PC every day.  Reading through the forums here and around the internet, these new IPAQs do appear to have some issues. 

It is interesting that a credible Pocket PC software developer, like WebIS, has posted a statement like this one on their web site. 

Have you encountered what you believe are bugs with your new IPAQ?

A Pocket Full of Books

I have always been an avid reader. Every bookshelf in my home is filled to capacity (and I have a lot of book cases). Lately I’ve been exploring electronic options (no bookshelves needed :)), and I’m delighted to report that I have loaded up my SD card with books. Now, whenever I’m standing in line, waiting for an appointment, or just hanging out, I’ve always got a miniature library with me to keep me occupied.

The subject of electronic books (referred to here as eBooks) and Mobile Devices is quite large and somewhat complex. In this article, I’ve attempted to give you enough information to get you started. At a minimum you need to know something about eBook Reader software, you need a basic understanding of encryption and Digital Rights Management and you need to know where to go to get the books.

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Pocket PC Tech’s Lil’ Sync USB Mobile Power Pack

INTRODUCTION

The other day I took my IPAQ hx2415 out of my bag and it wouldn’t turn on because I had inadvertently allowed the battery to get too low. I was disappointed that I would not be able to use my Pocket PC that day until I remembered that I had the Lil’ Sync USB Mobile Power Pack in my gadget bag.

Pocket PC Tech’s Lil’ Sync USB Mobile Power Pack is a fairly simple little gizmo that packs a powerful punch. One end of the Power Pack has a mini USB port that is used to charge up its 4400 mA capacity Li-Ion battery and the other end of it has a standard USB port that is used to power a mobile device. On the front are three indicator lights and an on/off switch.

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A Guided Tour of the IPAQ Classic Handheld 110

In this video, I take you through several different screens and options as I explore this WM6.0 Pocket PC.

Credits:

Pocket PC theme image created from the John William Waterhouse painting entitled “My Sweet Rose”

Video created using My Mobiler V1.2 & Windows Media Encoder 9.0

The IPAQ Classic Handheld 110 - a Gem of a Pocket PC

INTRODUCTION

The IPAQ Classic Handheld 110 is a great, moderately priced Pocket PC in HP’s newest line of WM6.0 devices. The IPAQ 110’s 16 Bit 246k 240 x320 pixel screen is brilliant and beautiful and with its Marvell PXA310, 624 MHz processor, it’s performance is nothing less than impressive. Compared to the 64 MB of ROM and 32 MB SDRAM on the IPAQ rx1955, the 256 MB ROM and the 64MB of RAM on the IPAQ 110 is amazing.

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