The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a budget friendly laptop that should handle basic computing …
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Video: Microsoft’s Sync In-Car Computer (Part 2)
After Ray and I saw the initial demo of Microsoft’s Sync in-car computer, we decided to get it connected to my HTC TyTN II. The TyTN II paired perfectly, and the Sync system offered both headset and wireless stereo profiles to us. When pairing, the Sync system also asked if we wanted to download my contacts, call history, and text messages. As you can see in the video, the A2DP wireless stereo music playing worked …
Continue readingVideo: Microsoft’s Sync In-Car Computer (Part 1)
In-car computers and navigation systems are becoming very popular these days. Lately you may have heard of Microsoft’s Sync system brand of in-car computer. Ray Doan and I took a look at this system at the New York Auto Show. Here’s a video of how it works. Now, there are two versions of the Sync system; one with a touch screen and one without. The one you see in the video is a touch screen …
Continue readingForbes says Apple will have a tough time with Businesses
According to this Forbes article, it will be difficult for the Apple iPhone to become popular with businesses. In response to Apple’s announcement to add Exchange syncing to it’s 2.0 iPhone firmware: “It’s like if you want to be a great baseball player. You don’t just go out and buy a bat and glove and think you’re done. They’ve got to learn how enterprises work,” says Mort Rosenthal “We think the iPhone will continue to …
Continue readingBecome a Facebook Fan of Windows Mobile
If you’re a member on Facebook, you can declare yourself to be fans of other people and now products. Log into Facebook and click here to show your love for Windows Mobile. Originally published on Pocketnow on March 19, 2008. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingHow to Design Mobile Software Like a Pro: Rule #1
I probably should have called this series “How to design mobile software like you know what you’re doing.” since we’ve seen many professional user interface designs fall completely on their faces. Rule Number 1 in Human Computer Interface design is consistency. If you look at a Windows Mobile Professional device, you see a Start menu in the upper left corner of the title bar. You’ll see a colored bottom bar with two text-labeled buttons on …
Continue reading42 Reasons You Still Don’t Want an iPhone
The recent announcement of a software development kit and the Microsoft Exchange Activesync support for the iPhone has raised the eyebrows of a few users who have remained hesitant from switching to the iPhone. Our own Brandon Miniman even exclaimed that now that the iPhone has Exchange support, various device form factors was the only reason left to stick to Windows Mobile. On the contrary, here are 42… EDIT, 55 reasons you still don’t want …
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