HTC Cruise gets a WM 6.1 ROM Upgrade
Posted by Jack Cook on 10/3/08 in HTC, Windows Mobile 6.1
All you lucky owners of the HTC Touch Cruise can have a BIG smile on your faces now. You are now in that select group of folks that can upgrade your device to Windows Mobile 6.1. This FREE upgrade in available now but just a quick reminder for those that have never completed the process before. Applying the upgrade will wipe all data and software that you installed so if you have anything that you need to save, back it up. Also, just before you perform the upgrade, sync your device just too make sure that anything that is new on your device transfers to your PC. After you establish a new partnership, all that data will sync back to the upgraded device.
You can get your ROM upgrade here at HTC
Palm Treo Pro Review
Dieter Bohn from WMExperts has put together one terrific review of the NEW Palm Treo Pro that is well worth reading if you have a desire for a great Windows Mobile 6.1 device.
In part, Deiter said:
The Treo Pro is easily Palm’s best Treo yet. It finally hits all of the feature checkmarks that users have been clamoring for and does it in a way that’s well-integrated with the hardware. Where other smartphones have a tendency to just throw hardware onto a device and leave out making it easy to use, the Treo Pro rarely feels awkward.
Just as importantly, the Treo Pro is the first Treo in a long time to sport a thin and sexy form factor compared to other devices on the market. From the packaging to the look to build quality to feature set to battery life, the Treo Pro is a real winner and doesn’t feel like it’s a year behind the smartphone curve.
Take the time to click the link and read what Dieter had to say especially if you are looking for a device that has great build quality, ease of use for one handed operation, some very cool hardware design touches and most importantly some great device specs.
Microsoft has no plans to Build Phones
Posted by Chris Leckness on 09/29/08 in Software
Wait a second, what about the aquisition of Danger? What about the Zune Phone you promised (I am making that up from all the Zune phone rumors)?
Seriously though, as Rocco said over at Pocket PC Thoughts’, “No Surprise”. 60% of you guys agree that Microsoft will never make a phone too.
“Unlike Apple or RIM, which design both their phones and operating system, Microsoft (MSFT) has been taking a different approach for several years — focusing on the OS and letting partners figure out what the gadget will do and where it’ll sell. This is sort of what Google’s doing with Android and its Open Handset Alliance. Despite having its own gadget design teams — which make the Zune and Xbox — Microsoft has ‘no plans to build our own phone,’ says Scott Rockfeld, group product manager for Windows Mobile. ‘Right now we’re happy to share the limelight,’ he adds.”
Personally, I would love to see Microsoft throw a handset out there, but HTC and Samsung are doing a great job making the outdated Windows Mobile run just fine for most of us on their hardware.
What Devices Have Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades?
Posted by Jack Cook on 09/20/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones
So if you want to know just what devices have Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades just in case you want a new device or have the need to find out if one of your devices has an available upgrade then check out this list prepared by Jason Langridge.
The following is a list of devices that now have Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades:
(Click on the individual link to get the upgrade)
Motorola Q9c - Verizon
Tilt - AT&T
UT Starcom XV6800 - Verizon
TyTn 2 - HTC
TyTn 2 - Orange
Mogul - Sprint
XDA Stellar - O2
v1615 - Vodafone
XDA Orbit 2 - O2 Germany
Telus S720 - Telus
Perpetually Connecting ….
Jerry Seinfeld convinces Bill Gates to try and connect with everyday people the old fashioned way. And Yes, Bill still has the shoe from Shoe Circus….
http://www.microsoft.com/windows
There may be hope left James….
This morning I saw a post by James Kendrick from jkOnTheRun where he said: It’s official- Tablet PC is just a feature of Windows. James, who BTW, got me excited about getting my first Tablet PC, said this morning that “It is with sadness I have watched Microsoft pull back from the Tablet PC publicly. In the early days the Tablet PC was a viable product that Redmond touted proudly as it was Bill Gates’ baby.”
James was dismayed that as he “trolled through the site looking for any mention of the Tablet PC” and could not find anything and you could tell from his writing that he was definitely disappointed if not starting a bout of depression. It got me to think twice about whether or not I want that new tablet … well I still do and I’m looking for my next tablet. But then as I scanned my feeds I saw this piece by Matt Faulkner from GottaBeMobile where he posted a piece about the Tuscaloosa Academy switching some students over to Tablet PCs for their learning. After 35 years in education I know how a budget is impacted by the price of text books and it makes great sense to have students use tablets for a variety of reasons.
It is an interesting piece so check out the article here. Will they have difficulty? Probably but the issues that they might experience will easily be overcome …. there is still life in Tablets James! This is just ONE AREA that we will see growth in tablets and more will follow.
Gates, Seinfeld and Ad #1
Mary Jo Foley had a post on ZDNet.com entitled “First Microsoft make-over ad airs: $300 million well spent?”. I missed seeing the ad during the NFL Season Opener so given the opportunity to watch it via YouTube the next day was pretty good. Mary Jo said she was “not wowed by the first in what is expected to be a series of star-studded ads designed to reshape Microsoft’s consumer image” and that made me want to click on the video even faster.
Well I’m glad I did … why? Because I laughed. It was well done and my guess is that as the series of ads continues, we will see more that will make us laugh more that will designed to reshape Microsoft’s consumer image. And maybe we will finally see some well done “swipes” at Apple!
A Week With the HTC Touch Pro
The folks at CoolSmartPhone.com have chronicled a week of use with the HTC Touch PRO on 7 videos showing their daily experiences. There are lots of great pictures to view along with the videos for you to enjoy. Check it out … you will enjoy it!
The Surface is in the Lobby
Sheraton Hotels in five U.S. cities debut Microsoft Surface, putting a virtual concierge and unique entertainment experiences at guests’ fingertips.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Microsoft Corp. introduced an entirely new hotel guest experience with its debut of Microsoft Surface, Microsoft’s first commercially available surface computer. Featuring easy-to-use technology and a natural way of accessing information, Surface units will be placed in the lobbies of select Sheraton hotels in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. Microsoft Surface breaks down the traditional barriers between people and technology, providing simple and instant access to information and entertainment. Sheraton will be the first hotel to offer Microsoft Surface, creating a new Sheraton brand experience that will bring interaction, connectivity and a social setting to the lobby, providing guests with an entirely new way to explore local tourist highlights and enhance their hotel stay.
Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that several guests can use simultaneously. The intuitive user interface works without a traditional mouse or keyboard, allowing people to interact with content and information in a more natural and familiar way, by using their hands and gestures (WTSTT). Sheraton unveiled Surface at five hotels: Sheraton Boston Hotel, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Airport Hotel and Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
With each unit, Sheraton is offering a customized version of the Microsoft Surface developed suite of applications to provide entertainment and information about local attractions. Surface, and these unique applications, are designed to serve the needs of the brand’s core guests who are social individuals seeking to share the travel experience with one another. The placement of the Surface units in Sheraton lobbies enables guests to leverage and experience the offerings in a social way.
Three highlighted applications are the following:
(click read more to read the rest of the story)
Nokia + Zune?? Hmmm….
So how cool would this be? I like Nokia products and I like my Zune … imagine combining the two. Hmmm, very interesting!
Nokia is currently working with the Zune team on integration of Zune Marketplace content according to a well placed source within Microsoft. The joint development is directed at content delivery rather than a hardware device according to the source. It has long been assumed by many tech followers that Zune content and software would find it’s way onto Windows Mobile devices, thereby offering competition to the unfortunately popular iPhone. The interesting thing about the Nokia Zune partnership is that Nokia does not support Windows Mobile. It appears Microsoft may be developing a two front war against the iPhone, namely Windows based smart phones and more abundant “non-smart” phones.
Check out the rest of the story here at zunescene.com
via PPCT
Free Vista SP1 Support (until March 18, 2009)
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.
Remove Toshiba Bluetooth Drivers and Install Microsoft Bluetooth Stack
Posted by Jack Cook on 06/23/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones, Wifi / Bluetooth
One of the biggest issues we always here about are those folks that just cannot connect their device via bluetooth to their PC or laptop. Well you are not the only one and “fyiguy” from BostonPocketPC has experienced the issue too. It really was not a major issue for him since he generally syncs mostly over the air with Exchange but Steve was was recently trying to use SideShow to setup for the Boston Pocket PC meeting and it wouldn’t work so he tried a few “work arounds” and finally got it to work.
This is a MUST READ and definitely an item to BOOKMARK for later reference.
Check it out here at the BostonPocketPC
People Moving Business Awards - Nominations being accepted now!
The 2008 People Moving Business Awards and they are accepting nominations NOW!
The awards are open to all organizations large and small, from both public and private sector and we are looking for organizations that are really making the most of mobile technologies to boost both productivity and employee satisfaction.
There are a number of Award Categories so please nominate yourself or your Organization for the most appropriate!
Check out the Awards categories after the break and make your nomination!
Gates and Ballmer at D6
There is nothing to say, the videos tell it all! I really enjoyed them and hope you do too!
via CNET News.com
What comes after the 750?
Posted by Jack Cook on 05/21/08 in Palm, Pocket PC Phones
Well if we wait a bit, we will be seeing the 850 … the Palm Treo 850 that is! The boys at The Boy Genius Report got some super exclusive pictures of the Palm Treo 850 and I got to tell you, it is slick, very very slick! I love Palm’s form factor with the 700W and the 750. By far, the absolute best Pocket PC experience I have ever had. Now with the 850 coming (and it is rumored to have 400 MHz processor and 100 MB of RAM), it is sure to be a mega hit!
