operating systems
Microsoft Vista Volume License Key (VLK) Compliance
Here is more information on the Vista Volume Activation - its called Volume License Key Compliance and CRN has a full article on the topic - link below.
Technorati tags: Windows Vista, Volume Activation, Volume License, Key Compliance
Source: Microsoft To Enforce Volume License Key Compliance For Vista, Longhorn
SBSH Software releases new version of iLauncher!
If you’ve been a fan of SBSH Software’s iLauncher software, you should be aware of a newly released version.
Version 3 of iLauncher is available immediately to new and existing users ($14.95 new, $4.95 upgrade).
September 18, 2006 - SBSH Mobile Software released the next major version of the award-winning launcher application, iLauncher version [...]
PhatWare back to school sale!
PhatWare is having a “back to school” sale. Stock up on all the necessities at 50% off!
PhatWare has great software like PhatPad, PhatNotes, CalliGrapher, PhatSpell, PhatSketch, PenCommander, PenOffice, and more. They offer software for Pocket PC, Smartphone, Ultra Mobile PCs, and Windows.
Via: Pocket PC Thoughts
MobileCrunch » Nokia Unveils Phone Firmware Updater
According to MobileCrunch, Nokia is finally making it easier for their customers to upgrade the firmware in their phones.
It really makes me laugh, Windows Mobile devices (including phones) have had this capability from day one. Whenever the device OEM developed an enhanced or updated firmware, the customer was able to download and install within [...]
Verizon BlackBerry 8703e Pic - Engadget Mobile
This BlackBerry is the CDMA/GSM version that will allow Verizon to carry a “World Phone” BlackBerry. This unit supports the European and Asian GSM Frequencies (900/1800), and would allow roaming outside the North American continent (we’re on the 850/1900 freqs).
If you’re a Verizon subscriber and have been waiting for a 8700 series, your wait is [...]
the::unwired - CONFIRMED: Palm Treo 700wx coming to Sprint
Wow, more mobile goodness! It usually happens in waves like this where several products will be announced or released within a few days of each other, and I of course figure it out days later.
Anyway, Sprint is getting in on the action this time with their (updated) version of the Palm Treo [...]
The i-Mate JAQ - Mobile Gadget News
The mobile news this week is fantastic! This time its about iMate and their new JAQ Pocket PC Phone that could be a Moto Q killer!
In a surprise move (at least to me), HTC is not building this device for iMate. It seems that iMate has contracted with another OEM to build a [...]
HTC Excalibur gets FCC nod - Engadget Mobile
Engadget has the good stuff today!
Check this out, the HTC Excalibur is being approved for distribution in the US. This QWERTY equipped Smartphone with landscape QVGA screen is built by HTC, the same company responsible for the HTC Wizard and other fantastic Pocket PC & Smartphone designs.
Rumored to be a Moto Q killer, the [...]
Verizon releasing 8700 with GSM support? - Engadget Mobile
Very interesting - if this article from Engadget Mobile (link below) is true, then Verizon customers will have no trouble roaming off-continent with this device.
I’ve known they were working on this type of solution for awhile, but frankly, I’m surprised that they have it ready to go in the timeframe mentioned in the article.
Verizon [...]
MDA (Lack of) Volume Control
So my newly upgraded MDA seems to have different volume levels for different sounds. The phone has one level, media player another (both within my expectations) and a different one for reminder sounds.
Yikes!
When a reminder goes off, it seems like 3 times as loud as the ring tone. I’ve been through the sound [...]
