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.
Skyfire - You need to try it
A month ago, Chris posted that Skyfire (was) Open to Everyone but it had a short window of opportunity but NOW it is open again for everyone. If you have not tried Skyfire yet, you need to do so. Simply put, it is an amazing experience. I was fortunate to get in on the early beta program in the beginning of the year and have been truly amazed with the experience. Now you too can try it because Skyfire is giving Windows Mobile smartphone users everywhere an opportunity to take the latest beta version and test it out.
Skyfire is free and it will allow you to experience the internet like you do on your PC. Imagine, you can have the same experience on your mobile phone that you have at home … how cool is that? It’s “The Web”, not some mobile web.
The 0.8 beta of Skyfire is now available for smartphones running Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 and you folks that run Symbian don’t worry, your version for Series 60 phones is coming very soon!
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Pick Up Some Bargain Booty with Astraware’s Talk Like a Pirate Day Sale!
Avast me hearties!!! Friday 19th September is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and the Astraware Team is celebratin’ once again! ARRR!
To celebrate with us, get your hands on some fine booty - 6 of the best pirate/nautical/treasure games on very special offer for just 24 hours with more than 50% off each!
Save several dubloons off the price of Tradewinds, Tradewinds 2, Hidden Expedition Titanic, Seven Seas, Bubble Babble, and Golden Skull, but don’t delay - at the stroke of midnight the offer ends! Don’t be a scurvy landlubber, get yourself along to http://www.astraware.com/promo/tlapd08
A word from Captain Redbeard Tomlinson: “Yarrr, these games be great for when ye’ve been marooned and the rum’s run out!”
Don’t forget - Friday 19th September - Yo Ho Ho!
Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile
Posted by Jack Cook on 08/1/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones, Software
We talked about Skype beta 2.2 oh so long ago (December 2006) but now you can get the just released newest full version here.
Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile Premium (Pocket PC)
Supports Windows Mobile 6.1
Download now Version: 2.2.0.45 Release date: July 31, 2008
Are you an advanced user? You can also download the .cab file.
Skype 2.2 for your Windows Mobile Standard (Smartphone)
Download now Version: 2.2.0.44 Release date: May 9, 2008
Are you an advanced user? You can also download the .cab file.
Important information
- You need a minimum 12MB of free storage memory on your device to install Skype or 6MB free if you are installing from a memory card.
- In order to use Skype for Windows Mobile, your device must have a high speed wireless Internet connection over WiFi or 3G.
- Please note that data usage costs apply for using Skype over 3G mobile networks (EDGE, EV-DO and UMTS), so we recommend an unlimited data plan.
- Please refer to your manual to see whether you have the Pocket PC or Smartphone edition.
Visit Skype here
Sprint Drops Price on 2 Smartphones
Posted by Jack Cook on 07/21/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones
If you were hesitant to get the HTC Touch or the Samsung Ace when they rolled out last Fall because the price was just a little high for your finances then you made good decision because now Sprint has dropped the price to $100 after rebate with a 2-year contract. Chris let all of us know about this a little over a week ago but I thought it was one of those items worth mentioning again … especially since my son just asked me what phone should he get. Either one of these two devices is a neat device and at $100, they are terrific!
If you remember, the Touch initially cost $250 after rebate with a 2-year service agreement so waiting a bit has saved you a few bucks. The Samsung Ace, a Windows Mobile smartphone, originally sold for $200 after rebate with a 2-year contract and is now $100 too. The Ace is not a touchscreen device but it does have a QWERTY keyboard and a 2.3-inch QVGA display.
While $100 is a pretty good deal for either handset, Sprint’s latest release with Samsung, the Instinct, is only $30 more if that device strikes your fancy.
Windows Mobile Total Access
“Windows Mobile Total Access”: Total makeover of Windows Mobile Owners Circle
Windows Mobile Owners Circle was first launched in 2007. As of June 26th, Windows Mobile Owners Circle has been changed to a new program - Windows Mobile Total Access.
What has changed? They listened to what users wanted. Based on the feedback, they decided to provide ease of use of the web site, premium help with more tips as well as more diverse contents such as ringtones, games and themes.
Benefits are as follows:
More ringtones, extras, and add-ons
When you want to personalize your phone, there are simple things you can do for maximum impact. Total Access helps you make your phone uniquely your own..
How: Free, exclusive and limited ring tones, themes wallpapers and detailed but instructions on how to find, set and use these assets
Tips, premium help & how-to (for FREE!)
Total Access helps familiarize you with all the things your Windows Mobile phone can do, plus gives you access to premium help and support from user forums and other experts when you have questions.
How: Customized and premium help and how to content from Microsoft and 3rd parties; help forums seeded and moderated by Microsoft MVPs
Your Windows Mobile phone does a lot—and can be even further enhanced. Total Access offers free games and is your guide to the software and services that help you get even more from your phone.
How: Free, exclusive and limited interactive games, Media Applications (Viigo, Zumboi), Software (e.g.Photo contacts) and access to Microsoft mobile services and offers
Check it out and let them know what you think!
An unboxing and first impressions of the Nokia N78
I received the Nokia N78 the other day and have been playing around with this new entry from Nokia. I have to tell you, I like it! The unboxing video below just shows what I saw the day it arrived and I give a quick look at the mapping and music capabilities. I apologize in advance for the errant sound that occurs in the video when ever the device is actively on the network. For what ever reason my video camera picks up the sound that is normally unintelligible to the human ear. In fact there was a sizable portion of the video I deleted because the sound was just too much.
Nokia always gives a first class introduction to their devices as you open the box for the first time. You always have a to take a second to look before you remove it from the box.
(Unboxing Video and lots of pictures after the break)
Challenge your word power with Bubble Babble
Boost your word-power with this undersea bubble-bursting brain teaser!
Astraware is excited to announce the release of Bubble Babble - a brand new word game for Palm OS and Windows Mobile smartphones and PDAs.
Challenge your word power with this undersea bubble-bursting brain teaser! Link together letter bubbles to form words and impress Wordsworth Smartygills - your friendly fishy host! Bubble Babble includes a fun interactive tutorial to teach you how to play with the bubbles and make words from them. Score points for each word you make. Impress Wordsworth with more complex or unusual words and he’ll reward you with shiny shells for your collection!
Bubble Babble has 4 entertaining play modes which are perfect for both adults and children, for all levels of skill or vocabulary:
Challenge - create a set number of words against the clock, Target - reconstruct the separated word from the letter bubbles, Mystery - try different permutations of letters to find the hidden word, Freeplay - just enjoy making words to boost your points score.
Each day Wordsworth Smartygills will tell you the Word of the Day. Make this word during play to earn a special award!
Use multiplier bubbles to enhance your points score, and get help from Stella Starfish, in her wildcard bubble! Unlock higher difficulty levels as you play - it can help you keep your brain sharp and maybe learn some interesting new words!
Bubble Babble is available for smartphones and PDAs running Palm OS(R) 5 and above, and Windows Mobile Professional, Classic and Standard devices running Windows Mobile 2003 and later. The game is available from http://www.astraware.com/bubblebabble priced $19.95, with a limited time new release discount.
Resco Brain Games (version 2.0)
A brain training game for Windows Mobile devices.
Resco Brain Games is a collection of 36 mini-games aimed to give the brain a workout. Thanks to the well designed touch-controlled user interface, it is easy for anyone to pick up and play.
Resco Brain Games is created to allow people to get competitive with themselves and to improve the brain’s ability in the following areas: Memory, Numerical and Analytical.
Features:
- Touch control support
- 36 brain training games
- Memory, Calculation and Analytical trainings
- Detailed statistics
Pricing and Availability
A free playable trial version of “Resco Brain Games”, allows players to test the game out before actually purchasing it. The current version costs USD 19.95 and can be found at: http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/braingames
Pocket Tunes Deluxe - is it for you?
When you get a Windows Mobile device, the default media player is Windows Media Player. It does a good job for most needs but some folks have the need for a player that does more and the folks at Normsoft finally have ported Pocket Tunes to Windows Mobile. Tim Ferrill from WMExperts has done a quick review that you may be interested in. In part, Tim said:
I felt that the feature set was good enough that I could use it on a daily basis without bumping into any limitations. The interface was clean and intuitive, while still allowing users of both the Professional and Smartphone to have access to all of the features. The fact that both stored music and Internet Radio are supported makes this a good choice for users without much memory or those without a data plan.
The Samsung ‘F480′
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of full touch screen, ultra-slim credit card size mobile phone ‘F480′. Here is a short video from Samsung showing the F480 going through some of its paces.
The TouchWiz F480 includes 240 MB of internal music memory, a memory card with up to 8GB storage, an integrated FM radio, a 5 megapixel camera featuring auto focus and a CMOS video lens.
Ilium Software Celebrating 11 Years!
On Monday, June 2nd, Ilium Software will be celebrating their 11th anniversary!
They are planning a week-long celebration, with a contest each day and will be giving away Amazon gift cards, as well as copies of their software. The contests will be run on their blog, at http://blog.iliumsoft.com, from Monday, June 2nd, through Friday, June 6th.
And, since no anniversary party would be complete without a big sale, they are having one of those too! For five days, they will be offering a 55% discount off the regular price of all of their software. The link to the anniversary sale page will be: http://www.iliumsoft.com/elevenyears (The page isn’t live yet but it will be there on Monday!)
The details of the contests are NOT live yet, but each one will be on their blog, at http://blog.iliumsoft.com. So stop on by the blog next week and and check it out!
Coming Soon … PBA Bowling
Concrete Software Signs Game Partnership with Professional Bowlers Association
Concrete Software, Inc. announced today that it has signed a worldwide agreement with the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) to produce and distribute a mobile bowling game under the PBA brand. PBA Bowling will be released in June 2008 worldwide just in time for the PBA Team Shootout Hosted by Six Flags which will be aired on ESPN.
PBA Bowling will be built with cutting edge technology including 3D graphics and mobile motion technology (the option to use real motion with the mobile handset to roll the bowling ball). Motion technology utilizes your mobile device’s camera to detect movements and emulates a real throw, similar to the Wii remote. The game will also include 11 of the top PBA bowlers including today’s top stars like Norm Duke, Pete Weber and Tommy Jones.
“We are very pleased to be teaming up with Concrete Software to produce the first PBA video game of its kind,” PBA Commissioner and CEO Fred Schreyer said. “This is a great opportunity to showcase not only the game of bowling and the PBA but to also have some of the superstars of the PBA featured so that fans across the world can put themselves on the lanes with PDW, Sean Rash and others.”
“Bowling games have always done well in the mobile market which makes it very exciting to be working with the premier brand in bowling” said Keith Pichelman, CEO of Concrete Software. “It’s exciting to be able to combine our knowledge of building games and the PBA’s long history of bowling.”
More information is available at www.concretesoftware.com.
GTS World Racing
Here is a neat game for you to play from Astraware and for a limited time it is only $14.95
If you enjoy classic coin-operated arcade racing games then you will absolutely love the “retro style graphics” and will be pumped by the sound effects. There are 64 track layouts, 16 worldwide locations and 3 types of cars to choose from and each car has unique characteristics for driving. With 4 difficulty levels from Easy to Extreme, you should catching up to Danica Patrick soon!
Check out GTS World Racing for Pocket PC here and start your engines for GTS World Racing!
mDesktop
Everything you do with your Windows Mobile smartphone you can now do from your PC - on your big screen, big keyboard and complete integration with your desktop.
With mDesktop on your PC and Windows Mobile smartphone connected to it you can:
In addition, you can:
You can find mDesktop here
