Just the other day an update to the Windows Mobile Device Center in Windows Vista Beta 2 became available on Windows Update. The update adds the capability to synchronize your Windows Mobile devices with Outlook. The Windows Mobile Device Center also lets you synchronize music, photos, and videos in Windows Vista. Originally published on Pocketnow on June 17, 2006. More Software articles from the Pocketnow archive.
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Toshiba Gigabeat S
CNET has a glowing review of the new Toshiba Gigabeat S Portable Media Center. First, it takes the brilliantly simple PMC software and delivers it in a traditional, compact MP3 player form factor. The device measures 3.93 by 2.36 by 0.58 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces. That’s smaller than the 30GB iPod in every respect, except for thickness. The 60GB version has the same dimensions but weighs 5.3 ounces (the 60GB iPod weighs 5.5 ounces). …
Continue readingPre-Release Qtek 8500 Sells for $1,710.51
A pre-release version of the Qtek 8500 Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone based on the HTC Star100/Startrek design has sold on eBay for an astounding $1,710.51. I guess this phone is in pretty high demand. It should be released in June and retail for about $500. Originally published on Pocketnow on May 17, 2006. More News Archive articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingALK CoPilot Live | Pocket PC 6
(sponsor) INTRODUCTION For a while now, CoPilot Live has been the most feature-rich GPS Navigation program for Pocket PCs. However, back in 2004 I was disappointed with the navigation and mapping quality of CoPilot Live 5 in North America. ALK has had over a year to revamp the software and mapping data for the New York City area in which I did most of my testing. Have the navigation capabilities improved? What about the …
Continue readingHTC StarTrek Coming Soon
Mark Morrow over at Bengalboy.com has posted a nice preview of the Qtek 8500 Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone. Arne Hess has posted a review of the Qtek 8500 as well. It looks like this one will be available in pink, black, or silver colors. There are a number of online retailers taking pre-orders for this device. Right now, it looks like the best deal is to pre-order from Mobility Man at Smart Mobile Gadgets for …
Continue readingHTC Star100 Review from Mobinaute
Mobinaute has posted a nice review of a Qtek 8500 Windows Mobile Smartphone. This model is based on the HTC Star100 design, which will be the first flip phone from HTC and also the thinnest. The Mobinaute review is in french, but there are plenty of photos that illustrate the device’s capabilities including the very cool external display. Also check out the comparison photos to see how small this thing really is. Originally published on …
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