Jun 29, 2006 | blog
Looks like Cingular will be getting three more Windows Mobile devices this year. The Boy Genius has the post over at Engadget Mobile on the trio of devices: HTC Hermes, HTC StarTrek, and HP iPaq hw6920.
While I’ve posted about the hw6900 series before, the Hermes and StarTrek devices are going to be more interesting. With HSDPA on the Hermes for 400-700kbs data rates, it’ll be quite speedy. The wonderful design of the StarTrek flip phone will appeal to the average and high-end cell phone user.
Can’t wait to see more of these devices spread to other carriers as well – or in the case of the HTC devices, simply look around for the iMate and HTC versions that can work with any GSM carrier. Damn, I love technology. 🙂
Jun 23, 2006 | blog
So Engadget Mobile is reporting that the HP iPaq hw6915 Windows Mobile based Pocket PC Phone is set to be launched on July 4th, 2006.
So what!?!
The device is way overdue, brings nothing new to the table, and is ridiculously overpriced. It just shows that HP had long ago lost the edge on Pocket PC design.
Priced at $890 (US), this low-resolution thumb cramper is probably going to be an easy pass by most smartphone shoppers this summer. Even with a processor upgrade over previous models and having WM5’s AKU2 incorporated in the device, there are more compelling designs available.
With smartphones like the Moto Q, Samsung’s SGH-i320, or the HTC Wizard based devices like the T-Mobile MDA or Cingular 8125, and their CDMA brother, the XV6700 available on both Sprint and Verizon.
You could compare the 6915 to the Palm Treo 700w in a number of ways, but even as a previous HP PPC owner, I’d throw down on the 700w. Or even the Treo 700p which has a stunning 360×360 screen, though it is a Palm OS device.
Anyway, I think there are many, many better choices than this overpriced device.
Jun 22, 2006 | blog
It must be the week of upgrades for Windows Mobile devices. Kevin Tofel over at jkOnTheRun has posted on the new firmware, and is pondering upgrading tonight.
If you are looking for links, jkOnTheRun also has them for you. Now I can’t wait for T-Mobile USA to release their ROM upgrade for the MDA – though I already have flashed my device to the Qtek ROM with MSFP (it rocks).
Have fun everyone!
Jun 22, 2006 | blog
If you have been watching the Windows Vista space, you would be aware that there is a built-in sync service called Windows Mobile Device Center.
With WMDC, ActiveSync will be a fuzzy memory as all synchronization services are brought directly into the OS with Vista. In addition to Pocket PC and Smartphone, the new tool will sync audio, video, and camera devices as well.
Anyway, Smartphone Thoughts has a Quick Look at the new Windows Mobile Device Center. Check it out, its worth a look!
Jun 2, 2006 | blog
So Ilium Software has been serving up great titles for 9 years now! Check out their 9th Anniversary Sale going on for one day only, Friday June 2nd, 2006!
I’ll be picking up the NewsBreak software – a steal at $3.33 instead of the regular $19.95.
Sure, I sound like a huckster, but I’ve been using three of their other applications for a year now and only have positive things to say about them (ListPro, DockWare, eWallet).
Via: Pocket PC Thoughts
