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Comment on PCmover - for FREE!! by doogald

doogald — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:43:14 +0000

Seriously - good on Laplink, and congrats on 25 years. I think I first used a LL product 22 years ago, and the few times I needed them, they never let me down. I think I just threw away a yellow parallel link cable a few months ago.

Comment on Who is your 2nd favorite Windows Mobile Phone Maker? by The Undude

The Undude — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:23:53 +0000

samsung builds some great devices - some of which make their way to the usa. and they do a good job with added features and installed software too.

Comment on HTC Diamond Keyboard Hacked and Available… by ctitanic

ctitanic — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:59:27 +0000

Ok, it works perfectly in WM5 QVGA Emulator. So… forget about using it in our Axims! :(

Comment on HTC Diamond Keyboard Hacked and Available… by ctitanic

ctitanic — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:51:07 +0000

Ok, in WM5 VGA emulator it does work but it does not look good because it’s not VGA compatible. I’m gonna test it now in the WM5 QVGA emulator.

Comment on The Pocket PC IS NOT DEAD! by Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:22:59 +0000

I don’t think there is a resurgence coming … regardless of what is offered. I mean, I’ve been there through it all - from HP95LX through Newtons and Palms and Psions and early WinCE to HPC and Pocket PC. I still have many (including beloved HP200LX and Newton MP2100 and Psion 5mx I’ll never part with), but despite having tried newer stuff I stick with the HP iPaq 4355 (integrated keyboard). Why? Great size, nice keyboard, does everything I need.

People don’t necessarily need new PDA’s - unless they really offer something new. And most of that is through cell and camera and GPS integration, while other things many of us care about have languished for years.

Comment on Who is your 2nd favorite Windows Mobile Phone Maker? by Jeremie Lariviere

Jeremie Lariviere — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:19:01 +0000

I’ve always loved Motorola phones; had a “normal” phone, then an older WinMo smartphone, before my current HTC TyTN II.

Comment on HTC Diamond Keyboard Hacked and Available… by ctitanic

ctitanic — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:14:39 +0000

I tested in WM2003SE emulator and does not work there.

Comment on HTC Diamond Keyboard Hacked and Available… by ctitanic

ctitanic — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:01:47 +0000

does this work in WM5?

Comment on The Pocket PC IS NOT DEAD! by Julie

Julie — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:06:29 +0000

Thanks for the confirmation of what many of us already know……

Comment on The Pocket PC IS NOT DEAD! by Christopher Gavula

Christopher Gavula — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:05:16 +0000

I still use an HP hx4700 because converged devices are still way too slow, especially for processor-intensive things like GPS Nav apps. Also the screens are too small and too few of them offer VGA, and when they do it’s on tiny screens or huge screens only.

Convergence required too many performance compromises to be useful to me. With the newer crop of converged devices this may change (it’s only taken 5 years to get back to the PDA performance we used to have), but for now, converged devices continue to be a disappointment.

I think the major reason the PPC market fell off is because the industry focused on converged devices (even before the PDA market faltered) and the PDA market stopped offering any improvements. After the 624MHz/VGA devices like the Axim x51v and HP hx series came out, what PDA offered more? None - that’s a big reason the market failed - there was nothing new to buy. The new HP 210 brings things up to date, but still doesn’t offer much new to buyers - no processor boost - no resolution boost, hence the shortened cycle.

Offer something new and improved and they will come….

Comment on The Pocket PC IS NOT DEAD! by Don't Panic!

Don't Panic! — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:51:20 +0000

I have switched to a converged device for business use but for overall funness nothing beats a Pocket PC. Be it a Casio E-125 or an Axim X50v these thngs are just plain fun to use. Music, Movies, Games, and much more all in one relatively small package ready anytime you are regardless of coverage area.

Comment on PCmover - for FREE!! by Jack Cook

Jack Cook — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:29:55 +0000

LOL … :)

Comment on PCmover - for FREE!! by doogald

doogald — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:22:42 +0000

“The ONLY* utility that moves programs, files, and settings!”

* (unless you own a Mac . . .)

;)

Comment on It’s Official! The Bold is here! by Menneisyys

Menneisyys — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:34:30 +0000

The new OS (4.5 for previous devices) is pretty nice - I’m using it on my BB 8800.

Comment on A 3G On/Off Option for the New iPhone? by Menneisyys

Menneisyys — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:33:38 +0000

MotionMind, it’s true that bursty file transfers are more economical over 3+G, battery life-wise. Real-time streaming, however, isn’t - see my related articles & measurements if interested.