PocketPC Software Review

Ever since the Blackberry came under the light as the tool for high-end enterprise needs, others have followed suit with many other smartphones ready to take on the demanding yet power hungry needs of businessmen. These small yet powerful machines have streamlined processors designed for performance and armed with some of the best and fastest wireless connection technology, they are truly going the extra mile taking business out of the office.

The newly released iPhone 3GS is one of the newest additions to the world of smartphones that have resulted in the combination of the world of mobiles and PDA’s. Loaded with support for geo-aware applications, it makes for very powerful images that comes with complete location information included. The new compass application, a native app that comes out of the box is quite nifty to make sure you know where you are with respect to the world. Want to use mashables, messaging while you get to see your proximity from friends you may be meeting, then try out the new iPhone 3GS, the most powerful one yet.

The new and improved HTC Touch is one of the major players in the race to come out with a smart phone that is quite similar to the popular iPhone. Though the manufacturer would obviously deny the fact that it is patterned after the success of the iPhone, it incorporates some of the technological innovations that the iPhone pioneered. True to this, many prototypes and projected proposals were in the works when the iPhone was released, seemingly awaiting the response of the public to the many innovative but untested technologies Mr. Dobbs was set to reveal to the world.

This would be a very useful application for those who travel a lot for business or pleasure. Weather though unpredictable is very much a determining factor whether your trip to the beach would be sunny or shady so knowing the weather is vital for the best trips the world over. From detailed and actual weather information on selected cities and projected trending for the current days are nice. As well as fast and accurate searches on the go while you head for your travel destination. Traveling the globe or even to another city on business is hassle enough so why not get down and know the weather to which you would be arriving.

In today’s fast paced world, the data you store on your Pocket PC is important. Many people have become reliant on their gadgets and from a luxury in the early to mid 90’s, gadgets have become everyday needs.

Which only goes to say that you really need to take good care of your gadgets. Here’s a few tips on how you can give your Pocket PC’s a life boost:

1. Invest in proper casings.
Cases protect against falls and scratches which, depending on the degree, can hasten your Pocket PC’s retirement. Worst case scenario: you’ll have to buy a new gadget, plus lose all your data. What are a few buck for a leather case?

Don't be stingy, invest in a good, sturdy case.

2. Be conscious of where you’re bringing it.
We understand that you’re busy, but using it in the john? Come on.

The Korean firm is set to release it’e own version of the pocketpc-type gadgets like the Shift and Athena with their release of the Mondi which looks like the Nokia 810 WiMax Internet Tablet. It sports Microsoft’s new Mobile OS 6.1 Professional with a slide-out querty keyboard. Opera 9.5 is bundled which makes a promising net enabled device for easy browsing and email access. The most outstanding feature of their version of this tablet PC is the fact that it has an HDMI output, along with 4 gigabytes of internal memory, a 3mega-pixel camera. One downside is that it is strictly a net device which has no call functions which is seen as their biggets mistake (just hope somebody gets some VoIP in there to make it all worthwhile). Being WiMax enabled makes it a very powerful wireless device indeed adding power to it’s WiFi powers. The only solution to this would indeed be somebody developing a very nifty soft-VoIP application to give it more bite.

On-keyboards on Pocket-PC enabled phones and PDAs have been almost nearly unused because the keys are so small, and it’s become cumbersome and slow. Shapewriter’s going to change all of that:

ShapeWriter’s award winning technology elevates touch screen devices to new levels of usability. Instead of “hunting and pecking” letters, single gestures on a touch keyboard produce an entire word. For example: a stroke that roughly connects the w, o, r and d keys is recognized by ShapeWriter’s intelligent algorithms as the word “word”. Experienced users can write much faster on ShapeWriter than on a conventional keyboard. All ShapeWriter products run in real time on mobile devices and feature advanced editing, automatic formatting and capitalization, error tolerance, misspelling correction, and gesture commands.

Will this usher in the new age of the stylus?

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Motorola led the United States’ mobile phone sales charts for the last three years. Their top seller is the Motorola RAZR V3. But just this year, sadly, the RAZR has been unseated in its No.1 spot and is currently just on the 2nd. The new champion is the iPhone 3G. In this year’s third quarter, iPhone 3g has sold more than 13 million units worldwide. After Motorola RAZR V3, on third is the Blackberry Curve, followed by LG Rumor and the last is LG enV2. Amidst the recent American credit crunch and the weakening economy, the average selling price of mobile phones rose by 6%. It has been observed that consumers are quite okay with adding extra money for more features.

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The PDF file format is one important type of file we use and encounter everyday of our cyber lives.This has become one important tool in the all aspects these days. Huge companies, the government agencies and publications to name a few, use PDF format to distribute edocuments. These are usually ready for printing. A number of applications have mushroomed out of the market. These apps are smart programs that read these type of files. And the name Adobe will definitely ring a bell. Adobe Reader remains the leader in the PDF business. The UI provides an easy to use, easy to find tool and it is simply powerful. It can handle password protected documents. It also maintains the traditional features like cut and paste and text search. This reader has most of the same functions with the desktop version. Luckily it is offere as a free download for everyone. A definite must have, for PDA reliant users.

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Pocket PCs are versatile, high tech,and light weight mobile devices that offers many features which are suited for working professionals. Microsoft, with their new ‘Zune’ hardware believes it can catch up with its rival’s iPod technology. Competition in the global market have kept companies like these on their toes for new advancements to showcase their products and lead the global race for market share. The compettiton has greatly reduced the costs of these devices, making it accessible to purchase. Pocket Pcs boasts of features like IM, mini Tv, voice recognition and a whole lot more. Pocket PCs are all in all a good investment because it serves many purposes. For leisure, communication and most importantly, for work.