INTRODUCTION Exactly one year ago (to the day, actually), Palm shook the mobile device world by releasing the 700w, the first Palm device ever to run Windows Mobile. The union was successful. Palm was able to port their acclaimed usability features to Windows Mobile in a great way. Complaints were abound of the 700w not having enough RAM, and Palm responded with the 700wx, a device that added an additional 32MB of RAM, enough to …
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Microsoft Voice Command 1.6 Now Available
The latest update to Microsoft Voice Command is now available at Handango for Pocket PC and Smartphones. This release includes native Bluetooth headset support for most devices. Includes audio routing to the headset for a whisper mode for announcements. Acoustic models designed for Bluetooth support, this means improved recognition over Bluetooth. Also includes support for A2DP/HFP combo headsets Includes email announcements. Released for PPC/PE and Smartphone Windows Mobile 5.0+ devices If you have already purchased …
Continue readingHTC P3300 Artemis Pocket PC Phone
INTRODUCTION HTC has started selling its excellent Windows Mobile devices under its own brand. The HTC P3300 and P3600 mark a new naming scheme convention for HTC as well. The P3300 still has the cool "Artemis" code name, but under the HTC brand it is sold as the P3300. Artemis, of course, is the goddess of the hunt according to greek mythology. While this device can't communicate with wild animals, it can do just …
Continue readingHTC P3300 RollR Video
One of the coolest things about the new HTC P3300 (Artemis) is the lack of directional pad buttons. Instead there’s a combination trackball and iPod-like click wheel. The silver ridged circle at the bottom of the device can be rotated with your thumb. Rotating clockwise moves the focus down, while counterclockwise moves it up. Each click represents one unit of movement. The best part is you can rotate this at higher speeds than you could …
Continue readingT-Mobile Dash A Day!
T-Mobile has just announced a great new promotion for their new Dash Windows Mobile Smartphone. Every day between now and December 25th one person per day will instantly win a T-Mobile Dash, the sleek new Smartphone manufactured by HTC. To enter to win, consumers can click here. At the end of the give-away, another winner will be selected for a four-night vacation to any Hyatt in the contiguous United States. Originally published on Pocketnow on …
Continue readingStruggling with Microsoft’s A2DP Wireless Stereo Interface
While I wait for my HTC ExtUSB 3.5mm Audio jack adapter to arrive, I am forced to use my i.Tech Clip S35 A2DP Bluetooth adapter to play music and GPS navigation instructions through my car stereo. The HTC P3300 that I’m using includes the newest Windows Mobile 5 AKU 3.0 ROM, which adds some nice Bluetooth software enhancements, but the Wireless Stereo implementation is very un-user-friendly. Take a look at the below animation to see …
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