Review: Samsung Epix
Posted by Jack Cook on 11/20/08 in At&t, Mobilitysite Reviews, Samsung
Author: Jack Cook
Vendor: AT&T
Cost: $199.99 (after a mail in rebate)
Back in October I posted a news item about the new Samsung Epix where I said that if you are lusting for a new device and you are an AT&T user then check out the new slim touchscreen Samsung Epix with a full QWERTY keyboard! I liked the looks of the device and was initially impressed with the feature set that included Windows Mobile Professional 6.1, global coverage for those that travel, decent memory stereo Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi. I liked the look of the device and felt that for those that wanted a reasonably powerful device that could be used easily with one hand, this was one to consider.
My thoughts about the device were further bolstered by commentary from others after they had tried it. Chris Leckness indicated in his use of the AT&T Epix that he was about to go 4 days without a charge. That was impressive although he did indicate that his use was moderate. I liked that especially since I generally carry two devices with me so one generally gets used far less that the other so having the ability to have a device last several days without having to charge it was very enticing to me.
Chris Leckness did a 1st Look Video that gave an excellent overview and I walked away with the very strong feeling that I wanted to give this device a try. The biggest reasons were the 1800mah battery , the keyboard and WiFi. Although WiFi is probably not a big factor for many folks here in the US because our data coverage plans are so good, I am in an area half the year that I have little (or no) coverage and so I tend to use WiFi to check my mail and a few feeds. So I got a call the other day and was asked if I would like to take a look and give the Epix a test drive … of course I said yes.
Historia
Advanced call history for Windows Mobile devices.
Here is a program that will will give you several advantages over the built in call history of Windows Mobile. Some of the features of this program are the ability to search for a number in your call log, view the details of each call without having to tap on each number and the ability to see when you talked to an unknown caller in the past.
You get:
- Detailed information on each call .
- sorting by any column.
- 15 lines of calls per page.
- Copying a number.
Take a moment and check out Historia here at Festinger Software
O2 XDA Zest Reviewed
Posted by Jack Cook on 11/20/08 in Pocket PC Phones
Here is a review you may well want to read if you are in the market for a new device.
It’s nearly 7 years now since O2 launched their pioneering XDA range and introduced the British public to the delights of Windows Mobile. Since the original XDA O2 have presented us with a plethora of HTC devices that have kept us captivated. The XDA Zest is the latest device to wear the XDA insignia but it hides a secret. This XDA is not HTC, it’s ASUS. The famed motherboard manufacturer from the Far East has jumped on to the Windows Mobile band wagon and has made its intentions clear. Is ASUS’ Zest a worthy addition to the XDA range?
Head over to 4WinMobile.com to read the O2 XDA Zest review
Iris Browser Beta 2 for Windows Mobile
There is a NEW version of the Iris Browser and it is pretty good. I have been using it on my Palm 750 and find the experience to be pretty stable. It still needs more work but I think you will enjoy it.
Iris Browser Beta 2, which is now available for free download, has been tested on a variety of Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6 devices, including Classic and Professional editions. A 400 MHz CPU with at least 128 MB of RAM is recommended at this time, though it is known to work well on 200 MHz processors and 64 MB devices.
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Review: ProClip has the solution!
Posted by Jack Cook on 11/14/08 in Accessories, Mobilitysite Reviews
Having the right mounting solution for my device has always been an issue. Some solutions are too big; others are too cheaply made and most are just “universal” mounts that fit a variety of devices. They are OK, in fact I got one years ago that was adjustable and has served me well but the biggest issue I had was that it was mounted from my windshield.
Why was that an issue? It always created a little restriction in my line of site and over time, the suction cup would eventually lose its grip and the device would fall and usually that would happen as I was driving down the highway. So it was time to look for an alternative.
This summer I had a friend visit me in Maine and he had the ProClip solution in his car; using a mount for his dedicated GPS and one for his HTC Tilt. I was impressed! It was well made, sturdy and just looked great; so I decided to check out the available options for the devices I use every day.
Workout - Stay Fit - Make a Charitable Donation
Got a few extra pounds to lose? Do you have that desire to try and help others? Of course you do (we all do) and here is an incredibly neat way for you to do it all.
plus3network is a new site that combines exercise and charity and at the same time will get YOU corporate sponsorship for your everyday exercise activities. Pretty cool, huh? I thought so too! Every walk you take, mountain you climb, bike trail you traverse and mile that you swim will help keep you fit AND earn cash for the charity of your choice.
It is pretty simple to get into this program. You sign up (at NO COST), choose your cause you want to support and start exercising. Plus 3 will find a corporate sponsor for your charity who is willing to make donations for each mile of exercise activity. You just have to record your walking, running, biking or swimming on Plus 3. You can enter information manually or upload GPS data (so I knew you were wondering how this post related to Mobile Devices) that includes the course, the pace, the distance and the date (GPS data earns significantly more for your charity).
Interested? Want to know more? Check out the FAQ or sign up at the plus3network here.
Internet Explorer Mobile 6 - Check it out!
There is an emulator and documentation for Internet Explorer Mobile 6 for Windows Mobile that you can check out to see what the experience will be like. Said to be available on new Windows Mobile devices soon, this browser will provide a high-quality browsing experience on your device that more closely resembles a desktop browsing experience.
The Internet Explorer Mobile 6 Emulator is available for download today.
Some of the cool features available with Internet Explorer Mobile 6 are:
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Improved fidelity (support for full fidelity desktop rendering)
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Layout fixes to accommodate a mobile screen (text wrap)
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Enhanced Script and AJAX support (Jscript v5.7 from Internet Explorer 8)
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Improved multimedia experience (Adobe Flash Lite 3.1 for Adobe Flash content)
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Deeper integration with search
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Enhanced cursor navigation model
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Touch and gesture support – pan support
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Multiple zoom levels
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Easy switching between mobile / desktop versions of sites by specifying UA strings.
Spb Keyboard 4.0
Posted by Jack Cook on 11/12/08 in Press Releases
Spb Software, world’s leading Windows Mobile software developer releases Spb Keyboard 4.0 - an award-winning on-screen keyboard, which works great with the stylus, but is optimized for typing text with one’s bare hands. Created back in 2002, Spb Full Screen Keyboard pioneered in the finger-friendly approach to interfacing with a mobile device, and in its six years of market presence, proved to be a bestseller with the end-users, and a hit with the device manufacturers (recently seen as a customization enhancement in Toshiba Portege G810.
Windows Mobile 6.1 SMTP fix
Posted by Jack Cook on 11/10/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones
Have you experienced issues with the SMTP functionality of POP and/or IMAP accounts on your Windows Mobile 6.1 device.
This behavior is associated with a feature that is introduced in Windows Mobile 6.1. The feature allows for mobile operators to specify an alternate SMTP server name that is used if e-mail messages cannot be sent by using the user-specified SMTP server name. If the mobile operator does not specify an alternate SMTP server name and if the Windows Mobile 6.1-based device does not connect, the e-mail account is corrupted and cannot send e-mail messages.
Microsoft has made this fix which should correct the issue:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d9d71b2e-d2dd-44f2-86e5-1e53aad7fb7a&displaylang=en&tm
Special thanks to Johan from the BostonPocketPC for this tip
O2 Xda Serra
Posted by Jack Cook on 11/8/08 in Pocket PC Phones
The folks at 4WinMobile.com got their hands on the new O2 Xda Serra. A candy-bar design (but with a slide-out hardware keyboard), the Serra has some pretty neat features including a 3.2MPixel camera, 528MHz processor, VGA (640 x 480 display), Quad band, large ROM / RAM, A-GPS, 3G phone / video phone, Touch FLO 3D interface, etc.
Click the link above and check it out ….
HTC Touch HD available at eXpansys UK
So most of us are salivating for this device and those of you that absolutely have to get it then head over to eXpansys UK and place your order. If you do then you will enjoy music videos, films and streaming like you never thought possible on a mobile device with a pixel-packed 3.8” WVGA screen and seamlessly tied together with touch-responsive TouchFLO 3D.
Sounds tempting….
Technical Specifications of Touch HD after the break
HTC Touch Pro at Sprint
If you have been waiting for this great device, it is here and on the Sprint website. A decent price reduction along with a rebate and a 2 year contract can get you one of these very cool devices.
The HTC Touch Pro is the most business-oriented of the popular Touch family of phones. From the slide-out 5-row keyboard, to the security and device management features of Windows Mobile™ 6.1, to the ability to present your company’s PPT presentation using the Video Out capability, this is the touch-screen smartphone that will keep your business humming.
Get free shipping and free activation when you purchase a device with a new line of service online!
You can get your HTC Touch Pro here!
SpoonAlarm - Use MP3s as Alarms
Need to spice up your alarm sounds? Not happy with the inbuilt alarm sounds that come with your device? Here is a very cool application that allows you to use MP3s as alarms.
Now you can turn your Windows Mobile device into a useful alarm clock with this simple and useful alarm application, combining a friendly interface with a loud mp3 based alarm capabilities.
With a couple of clicks—you can setup your next alarm, select your favorite mp3 song, configure your preferable snoozing option and all—using a friendly user interface designed to work with no stylus.
Designed to replace the default Windows Mobile ® alarms functionality, the SpoonAlarm is simple and intuitive to use, and includes a few ‘must have’ features like:
Finger Friendly user interface
Support for both mp3 and wave files (to wake up with)
Recurring Alarms
Configurable Snooze
2-3 Clicks to configure alarm
Countdown clock
Click here to download the SpoonAlarm.
Visit the SpoonTools.com website for some other great FREE tools to make your ability Experience Mobility better.
Samsung Epix - Worth Looking At
If you are lusting for a new device and you are an AT&T user then check out the new slim touchscreen Samsung Epix with a full QWERTY keyboard!
The Samsung Epix features Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 and for those of you that travel a lot, it has global coverage and blazing fast 3G capabilities. It has decent memory capacity (
Internal Memory Storage - 256MB ROM / 150MB RAM and Expandable Memory Storage of 32 GB) , Stereo Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi.
Check out the Samsung Epix here
Christmas coming to Verizon
Posted by Jack Cook on 10/26/08 in Windows Mobile 6.1
It looks like Verizon is about to get ready for Christmas with several new devices for you to give your best friend (and maybe one for yourself). The folks at Phone Arena got some great news that next month you will see the Samsung OMNIA SCH-i910, the HTC Touch Pro and the Samsung Saga SCH-i770. Each of these devices have great looks and neat features; certainly it will be a tough choice on which one to get … ah, go ahead, get all three!
