infoSync World reviews the Orange SPV M1000

infoSync World has posted a review of the Orange SPV M1000 Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition device. This device is similar to the i-mate, O2 XDA II, and T-Mobile MDA II versions of the HTC built device. The author was unable to figure out how to send files via Bluetooth however. The answer is that the Microsoft Bluetooth File transfer feature is built into the “Beam File” command. At first the beam command will search …

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HP Jornada 928 Pocket PC for $370

Expansys is selling the old HP Jornada 928 Pocket PC Phone for $370. That’s less than the MDA I on T-Mobile! Take a look at some of the great features this device has… “Ultra-slim and lightweight, the HP Jornada 928 WDA features an intelligent dual-screen design that lets users access phone and Pocket PC functions independently of one another. The main 16-bit colour reflective TFT screen delivers excellent indoor and outdoor viewing and provides access …

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Club i-mate offers free Exchange accounts to i-mate owners

While Club i-mate started offering free Exchange accounts to it’s members earlier this week, now the Exchange accounts actually work! Syncing via the mobile server still seems to be a bit unstable. Anyone who owns an i-mate device can sign up as a member for free with their IMEI number. Originally published on Pocketnow on March 5, 2004. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow archive.

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RANT: Why I still hate the new Pocket PC Inbox

Remember when Pocket PC 2002 came out? It was touted as having a “New and Improved” Inbox application. But the reality was that this new email program was missing functionality that the previous version excelled at. For example, Inbox versions prior to 2002 could function with an Outlook Add-in called Windows CE Inbox Transfer. The Inbox Transfer add-in gave you the ability to selectively transfer/copy email messages between any folder/account on your pocket PC and …

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MyWindowMobile.com launched today

MyWindowsMobile.com is a new site that offers over-the-air custom configurations for your Windows Mobile Smartphone or Pocket PC Phone. In other words, you can add email accounts and favorites by entering them into the website, and it will send an SMS to your device which will automatically configure everything for you. Originally published on Pocketnow on March 3, 2004. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow archive.

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