The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a budget friendly laptop that should handle basic computing …
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Free Today Screen application for Pocket PC Phones
My|Phone is a new today screen plug-in for Pocket PC Phone Edition devices that shows Some useful information about missed phone calls, last SMS message recieved and Phone Signal strength. Originally published on Pocketnow on May 10, 2004. More Software articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingThe Defense Department’s Phraselator
The Phraselator made by Voxtec is a portable handheld speech translation device used by soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. When the soldier says a phrase, the phraselator accurately repeats the phrase in the language of choice. The device runs on Windows CE.NET 4.2 with a 400Mhz Xscale processor and SD cards full of language translation data. Voxtec is said to be planning a less expensive version for travellers. Universal translators, here we come! Originally published …
Continue readingMedia Center Edition Remote Software
Last night I was struggling a bit with my old computer and it’s inability to boot properly due to my rabid pre-release software installations and consistent need to customize things. Then I got an email from Brandon about this new Rudeo Remote Control Software for Windows XP Media Center Edition PCs. This program sounds so great! I had sent a feature request to Microsoft a while ago requesting MCE integration and control via Bluetooth for …
Continue readingInfo on the Motorola MPx’s Memory Arrangement
Brighthand has posted some interesting news regarding the memory arrangment in the Motorola MPx. Apparently, it will have 64Mb of non-volitile RAM which will be used to store installed applications and user documents. Brighthand calls it ROM, but it’s not really Read-Only Memory. The operating system will reside in a separate ROM area. There will also be 32Mb of volitile RAM that will be used for running applications. This set-up is similar to desktop computers, …
Continue readingComing Soon: Street Dual Underground Racing
Wow, this game looks pretty cool! Street Dual Underground Racing seems like it will have some great 3D graphics on the Pocket PC. The ultimate street racing subculture game for your Pocket PC. -Fast Action 3D graphics. -Over 32 different races and challenges. -Drive 9 different vehicles each with their own unique handling characteristics. -Perform handbrake turns and lurid powerslides, complete with skidmarks, suspension, tyresmoke, brakelights, etc. -Full Physics Engine with rigid body dynamics and …
Continue readingVodafone now offering rebranded HTC Himalaya Pocket PC Phone
Now Vodafone is offering a version of the HTC Himalaya Pocket PC Phone edition. This device is the same as the O2 XDA II, the T-Mobile MDA II, the Orange M1000, Qtek 2020, and i-mate Pocket PC Phone Edition 2003. Vodafone is the largest mobile phone network operator in the world, and with this addition it seems just about every popular GSM operator in Europe is offering a version of the HTC Himalaya Pocket PC …
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