I have been using Windows Mobile and Pocket PCs as my MP3 and media players since 2000. They were the first pocket computers to have most of the capabilities that you see in all of the smartphones these days. For that reason, I have never used iTunes for my media library. It never made sense for me to carry an MP3 player and a phone as separate devices especially since even early Windows Mobile devices …
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Chronicles of a Windows Mobile User Gone Palm Pre (part 3)
One of the more unique features about the Palm Pre is it’s WebOS user interface. It’s a huge departure from Palm’s more well-known Garnet OS that was first introduced in the 20th Century. It’s also quite different from the Windows Mobile OS that Palm has been shipping on its high-end phones lately. The coolest thing about the WebOS is its task switching and application closing interface (task manager). For years, Palm has been adamant that …
Continue readingMad Ill Touch Pro 2, Yo!
There’s a big contest going on at Windows Mobile’s Facebook page where you can win an HTC Touch Pro 2 that comes with an exclusive Naughty by Nature custom Touch FLO 3D theme designed by Probex. Check out Vin Rock’s video here. You can also win 2 tickets to LA (Airfare & Hotel included) to see Naughty by Nature in concert. For more information, visit Facebook.com/windowsmobile. Originally published on Pocketnow on June 23, 2009. More …
Continue readingChronicles of a Windows Mobile User Gone Palm Pre (part 2)
In part 1 I talked about the initial set-up experience on the Palm Pre and my frustration with the Exchange set up. A guest commenter mentioned that you can actually install custom security certificates on the Palm Pre. It’s a bit hard to find. You have to go to Device Info, then “More Info”, then the menu in the upper left, then “Certificate Manager”. From there you’ll be able to install a certificate if you’ve …
Continue readingPalm Pre Hardware Tour
The Palm Pre’s hardware is a very minimalistic design. There is only one unlabeled round button on the front. Many people complain about Windows Mobile being difficult to make phone calls with. The truth is, on just about every Windows Mobile phone and all phones in general, all you need to look for is the Green phone hardware button to open the dialer. The Palm Pre has no such button. Anyway, the Pre is also …
Continue readingSmart Phone Dumb Economy: BenQ E72 Now $99
If you remember our Smart Phone Dumb Economy series, we took a look at how much money you can save on your smartphone needs by using a cheap unlocked BenQ E72 Windows Mobile Standard Smartphone. Back then, the phone was about $128. Even if you’re not on a budget, the E72 has a great form factor and makes for a good weekend phone or backup. Click here to get the BenQ E72 for $99 Originally …
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