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Regular Departments

102 At A Glance

115 Windows Mobile User Groups

115 Advertisers Index

116 PocketView: 2006: New era in Windows Mobile.

76, 87 PocketPCDayz Comics

Pocket PCs, Smartphones, Portable Media Centers

6 What is Windows Mobile?An introduction to Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS, the handheld devices that use it, and the applications built into those handhelds.

13 First looks: Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices

17 Pros and Cons: Pocket PCs and Phone Editions

29 Pros and Cons: Windows Mobile Smartphone

53 Portable Media Centers

Making Pocket PCs and Smartphones Better

32 Smarter Smartphones!

36 10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better

83 Guide to the Most Useful Pocket PC and Smartphone Web Sites

Best Software Awards 2005

54 2005 Best Pocket PC Software Awards: Winners and Finalists

62 2005 Best Smartphone Software Awards: Winners and Finalists

64 Top GPS Systems for Windows Mobile

67 Board of Experts’ Favorite Software

64 Top GPS Systems for Windows Mobile

71 2005 Best Developer Software Awards

72 2005 Outstanding Achievement Awards

73 2005 Board of Experts

Ultimate Ultimate

2 S M A R T P H O N E & P O C K E T P C 2 0 0 6 B U Y E R’S G U I D E

Our 2005 Best Software Awards!

POCKET PC P. 54

SMARTPHONE P. 62

New Windows

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Top Accessories

74 Best Hardware Accessories: Editor’s Picks

77 Favorite Accessories: Board of Experts

79 New Hardware Accessories—2005

81 Accessories from Pocket PC and Smartphone Manufacturers

Enterprise Solutions

88 Which Device Should You Buy?

96 Pros and Cons: Ruggedized / Niche Devices

enterprise uses.

98 Pros and Cons: Handheld PCs

100 Custom Software for Your Enterprise

101 Custom Windows Mobile Software Developers

developers.

101 Enterprise, Professional, and Developer Software Categories

Buyer’s Guide 2006 Buyer’s Guide 2006

S M A R T P H O N E & P O C K E T P C 2 0 0 6 B U Y E R’S G U I D E 3

Mobile 5 Devices!

P. 13

BestAccessories

P. 74

Pros & Cons:Pocket PCs

SmartphonesP. 17

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introduction to the Windows Mobile OS and software suite and discusses the pros and cons

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devices, a few Windows Mo

announced when we went to

phones. We refer to these de

The Windows Mobile Por-table Media Centers

photos.

“W

Windows Mobile handhelds

The Pocket PC—

in the retail channel use one of these two versions of the software. The Pocket PC Phone Edition device—

The Windows Mobile Smartphone—

What is Windows Mobile?An introduction to Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS, the handheld devices that use it,

and the applications built into those handhelds.

by Rich Hall, Editor of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine

Quick Guide to Windows Mobile

HP’s iPAQ hx2000 Series (left in data cradle) and Dell’s Axim X51v (right) are two of the more popular Pocket PCs currently available.

The Orange SPV c550 and i-Mate SP3i: Both are

Windows Mobile Smartphones.

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

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Familiar Windows software helps you manage your life

Internet connection. All feature a version of

Pocket PCs—Information in your pocket

for those that don’t.

and infrared ports for con

a Mobile version of Microsoft Word and

Spaces, were added to the software suite with

Quick Guide to Windows Mobile

HP’s iPAQ hw 6500 Mobile Messenger (top) has a square screen and built-in keyboard. Sprint’s Smart Device PPC-6700 (left) has a slide-out QWERTY thumb keyboard. Both are Pocket PC Phone Edition devices.

The iRiver PMC-100 Portable Media Center

The Today screens on any of these devices can be customized (i.e., “skinned”) with images of your choice, and display the information you want. In addition, recent versions of the Windows Mobile OS for the Pocket PC are capable of displaying screens in landscape mode. Shown here is the standard Today screen in portrait mode (top left), the Today screen with a customized background image in landscape mode (bottom). The Today screen from the Smartphone is also shown (top right). It cannot be switched to landscape mode.

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Internet Explorer Mobile lets you browse the Internet from your mobile device. It’s shown here with the MSN Mobile Web site displayed, as it appears on the Pocket PC or Phone Edition devices (portrait view left, landscape view right).

Windows Media Player Mobile lets you listen to WMA and MP3 digital music and view Windows Media Video-formatted movies. Shown here is Media Player as found on the Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices (left) and on the Smartphone (right).

The Calendar application is similar to the one found in the desktop PC Outlook suite. It lets you keep track of appointments, set repeating appointments, view your appointments in agenda, day, week, and month views, and set alarms to remind you of your appointments. Shown here is Calendar’s Day view from a Pocket PC or Phone Edition device (left) and a Smartphone (right).

Quick Guide to Windows Mobile

The Inbox application lets you read and respond to e-mail. You can download and upload e-mail from your desktop PC, or use a built-in or external modem

to connect directly to your ISP. Shown here is Inbox on a Pocket PC or Phone Edition device displaying the list of messages (top left), and an open message with a PowerPoint Mobile attachment displayed in landscape viewing mode (above), and an open message with attachments displayed on a Smartphone (left).

“Mobile” versions of Microsoft PowerPoint(portrait view left) and Excel (landscape view right), and Word (not shown) are built into all Pocket PCs.

Pictures & Video lets you display JPG images in thumbnail view (portrait view left), and full view (landscape view right). The Windows Mobile 5.0 version of the program also displays the WMV videos you have in your folder and lets you launch them from the application. You can also use this application to select an image as your Today screen background.

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

Windows Mobile Applications

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application that supports the phone capabilities.

Pocket PC Phone Edition device—stay connected anywhere

wireless carriers around the world.

Windows Mobile Smartphone—A mobile phone first

various control buttons.

Quick Guide to Windows Mobile

Pocket PCs come with Solitaire (portrait view right) and the puzzle game Jawbreaker (landscape view above).

The Pocket PC Phone Edition’s Phone Dialer application (above left) lets you dial phone numbers and access the capabilities of the built-in mobile phone.

Phone capabilities on Phone Edition devices are integrated into the Contacts manager (above right). Select a contact and dial the phone number, or send a text message or e-mail with a tap on the touch screen.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition devices let you specify unique ring tones for specific incoming phone calls (left).

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

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©2005 UTStarcom Personal Communications LLC. All rights reserved. UTStarcom is a registered trademark and the UTStarcom logo is a trademark of UTStarcom, Inc., and its subsidiaries. ©2004 Microsoft, Windows Mobile, and the Designed for Windows Mobile logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The PPC6700 from UTStarcom. This brainy PDA comes with Windows MobileTM 5.0 Software for

Pocket PC, Bluetooth,® built-in WiFi,TM and broadband-like speed. It also boasts a 1.3MP camera,

a music player, and a movie player. Plus a cleverly hidden, slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Genius.

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provider sells or supports.

Industrial-strength Pocket PCs—Ruggedized and specialized for the enterprise

suite of Microsoft applications built in, but

Handheld PCs

Add-on software programs that come with Windows Mobile devices

).Add-on software from device manufacturers: Windows Mobile

include additional software with the device, either built into it, or avail

Quick Guide to Windows MobileThe Smartphone’s menu screen(top) lets you access the available programs.

Contacts on the Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone (and Pocket PC) (middle) now supports attaching photos tin individual contacts.

The Smartphone’s Connection manager (bottom) now supports Wi-Fi communications and a host of other protocols.

Intermec and other vendors offer specialized Pocket PCs for use by businesses.

NEC’s MobilePro 900c, a Handheld PC using a version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system.

SUMMARY:Differences between Windows Mobile devices

All devices use Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system and have a suite of

Mobile productivity applications and configuration utilities built into them.

• The Pocket PC is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that fits in the palm of

your hand and allows you to bring important information with you wherever you go.

All devices have an infrared port, which allows you to beam data between devices.

Some Pocket PCs also have integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless capability .

• Pocket PC Phone Edition devices are nearly identical to Pocket PCs, but

also have a mobile phone built into them, allowing the user to make phone calls and

connect to the Internet with the appropriate wireless service.

• Windows Mobile Smartphones are mobile phones with built in PDA

functions. They look and function more like a mobile phone and are designed with

phone use in mind.

• Windows Mobile Portable Media Centers are handheld devices slightly

larger than Pocket PC, focused on storing and playing back visual and audio media.

SUMMARY:

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

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The iPAQ rx1950 is a good choice as an entry-level device for the new user.

Dell Axim X51v Pocket PC

Bottom line:b

HP iPAQ rx1950 Pocket PC

We had the opportunity to test five brand new devices incorporating the Windows Mobile 5.0 OS and application suite. The first two are straight Pocket PCs. The second two are Pocket PCs with integrated phones (Phone Edition devices) and the last one is a new Smartphone. The following are my first impressions of the devices, based on a brief test period for each. Additional feedback for each device is found in the Pros and Cons section, beginning on page 17.

First impressions of the new Dell Axim X51v, HP iPAQ rx1950, HTC Universal, Sprint PPC 6700, and T-Mobile SDA II.

The X51v has a large screen and the power to run graphics-inten-sive video and games with ease!

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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

First Look: WM 5.0 PPCs and Smartphones!

p

www.davesipaq.co ).

Bottom line:b

HTC Universal Phone Edition device (T-Mobile MDA Pro; I-mate JASJAR, others)

HTC: Premier designer and developer of Windows Mobile devices

HTC is the Taiwanese company that works with

HP, Dell, UTStarcom, and other vendors to design

and manufacturer most of the Windows Mobile

devices available today. HTC doesn’t sell devices

directly to the consumer.

We list the HTC Universal in this review be-

cause we tested a device we got from HTC through

Microsoft, before any vendor announcements had

been made. As we went to press with this issue,

branded versions of the Universal were available

through T-Mobile (MDA Pro) and I-mate (JASJAR).

We expect that the device will be offered by other

vendors as well.

The PPC-6700 is Sprint’s version of a different

HTC device, the “Apache.” Sprint is the first U.S.

wireless carrier to introduce the device, but we

expect it to be offered by other vendors.

HTC also had a hand in the design and manu-

facture of the other two devices in this review:

the Axim X51v and the iPAQ rx1950. However,

Dell and HP have exclusives on these devices:

you won’t see them with another vendor’s brand

name on them.

The HTC Universal includes a clever hinged display and an integrated keyboard.

Bottom line:b

Sprint PPC-6700 Phone Edition device

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which are found on the JAM.

and end call buttons, a button that activates

tions, and two buttons that activate the left and

voice recorder button is at the top and its func

First Look: Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PCs and Smartphones!

Variety of wireless connectivity options

Bottom line:b

T-Mobile SDA II Smartphone

The Sprint 6700 was my favorite device of the group....it was very small and easy to carry around.

The SDA II has exciting features, including a very readable QVGA screen and built-in Wi-Fi:features not normally found in a Smartphone.

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First Look: Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PCs and Smartphones!

A Cautionary Note Concerning Windows Mobile 5.0We are an enthusiast magazine and as such like to share the excitement and vision of Windows

Mobile computing. However, please take note. As we complete this Buyers Guide, Windows Mobile 5.0

devices are just beginning to ship.

Windows Mobile 5.0 is a major upgrade, several years in the making. Based on the nature of software

in general, and Microsoft’s track record in particular, you should proceed with caution before purchas-

ing a Windows Mobile 5.0 device. With most new and complex high-tech products, bugs, unanticipated

problems, and “gotchas” are discovered. Third-party software that worked on your current Pocket PCs

and Smartphones should work on Windows Mobile 5.0 devices, but there is always the possibility that it

won’t until the vendor updates it.

If you are a cautious sort, wait. Check out online forums and read about what Windows Mobile 5.0

users are saying. Wait for our next issues’ reviews of new devices and reports of existing problems and

workarounds. On the other hand, if you like being in the mobile computing forefront and enjoy having

the latest and greatest, then go ahead, upgrade your iPAQ or Dell, or purchase a new Windows Mobile

5.0 device. As fixes and minor updates to the software become available, you should be able to get them

for free, from your device manufacturer. Finally, Microsoft has acknowledged problems with their initial

release of the new ActiveSync 4.0. They promised a free update by the end of November 2005 at www.

microsoft.com/windowsmobile.

—Hal Goldstein, Executive Editor)

Bottom line:b

Upgrading Your Pocket PC to Windows Mobile 5

announce the details in Smartphone & Pocket PC

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

Palm announces Windows Mobile Treo

announced the release of

be based on Windows Mo

Wireless broadband net

device will have a square

available.

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ASUS MyPal A730 seriesAvailable in two versions,

the A730Wand Bluetooth, and the A730 has

Pros

Cons

device.

Who is the A730 user?• A professional user with power user aspira

to this device.

Experts feedback • Score:• Comments:

Price:

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Pocket PC by Rich Hall

Select which type of Windows Mobile device suits you best and then narrow down the search to a specific model.

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Smartphone& Pocket PC ).

Pros (common to all Pocket PCs)

accessories.

Cons (common to all Pocket PCs)

The Pocket PC user...

The personal user

The professional user

The power user

Windows Mobile Pocket PCs

ASUS Pocket PCs

).

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Dell Axim X51 series

Pros

13).

Cons

Who is the X51 user?• A personal user

professional or power user

Experts feedbackScore: Comments:

Price:

Garmin iQue M5 and M3

vice, with a slower processor and

Pros

Cons

Who is the M5 or M3 user?• A personal or professional user who wants

• Comments:

Price, :

POCKET PCPOCKET PC

Pros & Cons: Pocket PC

Dell Axim Pocket PCs

series, which ships with Windows Mobile

www.dell.co ).

Garmin GPS Pocket PCs

).

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POCK

ET P

CPO

CKET

PC

HP iPAQ rx1955

is based on the new Windows Mobile

ish device ships with

Pros

Cons

Who is the rx1955 user?• A personal user who wants an

the latest Windows Mobile software, at an affordable price.• A professional user

Experts feedback• Comments:

Price:

HP iPAQ hx2000and hx2090 series

of these devices are based on the Windows Mobile

has announced that it will offer a Windows Mobile

The hx2750

released hx2790 is a Windows

The hx2410

hx2490, is a

The hx2110

hx2190

Pros

• All devices have Bluetooth

Cons

Pros & Cons: Pocket PC

HP iPAQ Pocket PCs

) and

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POCKET PCPOCKET PC

Pros & Cons: Pocket PC

Who is the hx2000 series user?• A professional or power user who wants

• A personal user

Experts feedback• Score:

• Comments:

Price (hx2000 series):

Price (hx2090 series):

HP iPAQ rx3115 and rx3715 Mobile Media Companion

panion series is available in two versions: the rx3115 and the rx3700series are based on the Windows

Pros

Cons

Who is the rx3000 user?• A personal, professional or power user

Experts feedback• Score: • Comments:

Price:

HP iPAQ hx4705

Pros

screen.

Cons

Who is the iPAQ hx4700 user?• A professional user with power user as

• A power user

Experts feedback• Score: • Comments:

Price:

Mio 168RS

to use. A list of vendors is available

Pros

Cons

Who is the Mio 168 user?• A personal or professional user who travels

Experts feedback

it is a respectable balance between the two and

Price:

Navman PiN 570

) and

Pros

software.

Cons

Who is the Mio PiN 570 user?• A personal or professional user who wants

Price:

Mio Pocket PC

Navman

world. In addition to a branded version of

).

Discontinued Pocket PCs May Still Be AvailableA number of Pocket PCs running earlier versions of the

Windows Mobile operating system and software were still

available in the retail chain in October of 2005. There are a

number of online sources for these devices, including:

• PriceGrabber.com: Go to this site and do a

search on the product or manufacturer name. A search

on “Pocket PC” will give you a big list to choose from.

• eBay: A great place to find new and used products

and accessories.

• UsedHandhelds.com: This site is a good source

for used devices (Owned by Thaddeus Computing, pub-

lisher of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine).

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POCKET PCPOCKET PC

Pros & Cons: Pocket PC

Hewlett-Packard iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger

Pros

versions of this device.

screen.

Cons

Who is the hw6515 user?• A personal or professional user who wants

Experts feedback• Score: 8• Comments:

Price

Hewlett-Packard iPAQ h6300 / h6325

www.hp.co)

supports the device but does not sell it on its Web site.

Pros

Cons

offered for this device.

Who is the h6300 user?• A personal or professional user who wants

Experts feedback• Score: 6.4• Comments:

Price

I-mate JAM (also the T-Mobile MDA Compact, QTex s100 and s110, and Orange SPV M500)

Pros

headsets and other Bluetooth peripherals.

APros (common to all Pocket PC Phone Edition devices)

Cons (common to all Pocket PC Phone Edition devices)

Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition devices

Cingular Wireless

).P iPAQ hw6500 Mo-

bile Messenger HP iPAQ

h6325.

HP iPAQ Pocket PC Phone Edition

)

).

I-mate Pocket PC Phone Edition

)

co )

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POCKET PCPOCKET PC

Pros & Cons: Pocket PC

Cons

screens and a little harder to read.

planned for this device.

Who is the JAM user?A personal or professional user who wants

for this user.

Experts feedback• Score: 8.6• Comments:

Price

i-mate JASJAR (based on HTC Universal: also available as the T-Mobile MDA Pro, QTek 9000, O2 XDA Exec, and Orange SPV M5000; other vendors expected)

that opens and swivels to

Pros

Cons

Who is the i-mate JASJAR user?• A personal or professional user who wants

Experts feedback• Score: 8.5• Comments:

Price

i-mate PDA2K / PDA2K EVDO (also available as the T-Mobile MDAII, QTek 9090, Orange SPV M2000 O2 XDA IIs, Cingular/Siemens SX66, and Sprint PPC-6601)

the devices are identical.

Pros

Cons

Who is the i-mate PDA2K user?• A personal or professional user who wants

Experts feedback• Score: 8.2• Comments:

Price

i-mate K-JAM (see review of Sprint PPC-6700)

Price:

Smart Device PPC-6700 (also marketed as the I-mate K-JAM, T-Mobile MDA IV, Qtek 9100, Orange SPV M600, O2XDA mini Pro)

Pros

plication suite.

Cons

phones).

Who is the PPC-6700 user?• A professional user

Price:

Smart Device PPC-6601(see review of I-mate PDA2K earlier)Price:

T-Mobile MDA (see review of Sprint PPC 6700 above)Price: Not available as we went to press in late October.

Samsung Samsung’s

SCH-i730

Sprint

the Business section of the Sprint Web site www.sprint.co ).

T-Mobile

).

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POCKET PCPOCKET PC

Pros & Cons: Pocket PC

Audiovox PPC-6600/6601

Audiovox PPC-6700

Samsung SCH-i730

Pros

Cons

Who is the SCH-i730 user?• A professional user

Experts feedback• Score: 10• Comments

Price:

VX6600(see review of I-mate PDA2K)

device.Price:

UTStarcom (formerly Audiovox)

Verizon Wireless

).

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another and lists the pros and cons of each.

phones:

Pros (common to all Smartphones)

for worldwide use.

developers.

Cons (common to all Smartphones)

The Smartphone user…

Orange SPV c500 (also available as the Qtek 8010, the I-mate SP3; and the Audiovox SMT 5600)

less carriers and other vendors brand and sell

).

Pros

• Menus are super fast.

Cons

Audiovox SMT 5600 is available in

co ).

Orange SPV c550 (also available as the the T-Mobile SDA II)

phones before Windows

Windows Mobile Smartphone by Stephan Schmidt (MVP - Mobile Devices)

Availability of I-mate and Qtek SmartphonesI-mate devices are available in the U.S. through the I-mate Phone Store (www.imatephonestore.com), Mobile Planet

(www.mobileplanet.com), Expansys (www.expansys-usa.com) or in Europe through Handit (www.handit.com). Ex-

pansys and Handit also carry some Qtek devices.

Stephan Schmidt studied law at the University of

Mainz and is the owner of Smartphone-Web.com

(www.smartphone-web.com), a leading German

Smartphone News site, which was launched in con-

junction with the very first Windows Mobile Smart-

phone in Europe in late 2002. He has worked many

years as pre-sales consultant and Microsoft Mobile

Specialist in the Windows Mobile field to self-finance

his study. Stephan is Microsoft MVP for Mobile Devices and has his own law

office specialized in Internet and software law in Mainz, Germany. Stephan can

be contacted at [email protected].

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SMARTPHONE

SMARTPHONE

).

Pros

colors).

Cons

to use.

resolution.T-Mobile SDA II

).

Orange SPV c600 (also available as the Qtek 8300 and I-mate SP5m)

handsets and is basi

in. All versions have

).

Pros

Cons

Qtek 8310 (also available as the I-mate SP5)

Pros

Cons

tion slower than when it’s turned off.

Mio Tech Mio 8390

better than the one in

available in Ger

) for distributors.

Pros

Cons

phones.

Motorola MPx220

e) and )

).

www. ).

Pros

Cons

Motorola Moto Q

announced which wireless

www.).

Pros

• Java enabled.

Cons

Pros & Cons: Windows Mobile Smartphone

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Samsung SGH-i300

dia content and the

tion is new for Win

phones and adds

convenience for the

fect for people with

Pros

Cons

Pros & Cons: Windows Mobile Smartphone

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SMARTPHONE

SMARTPHONE

P

1. Protect your investment with a carrying case

www.roadwired.co ). Most of

Accessories).

2. Expand data storage and back up your Smartphone

PocketMir-ror www.chapura.co

Sprite Backup www.spritesoftware.co ), SunnysoftBackup Manager ), and ALL-Backup

).

3. Enhance your communications

Jabra BT800 ), the Plantron-ics M2500 www.plantronics.co ), or the versatile I-Phono Bluetooth Hi-Fi Sports Headphone Kit ).

l

est wireless headset I’ve found, the HS850.

Motorola HF820 Bluetooth Car Kit

Thunder-hawk

4. Expand possibilities with GPS, external keyboard, and more

Microsoft Streets and Trips www.), Co-Pilot Live

Universal PDA Car Mount

10 WAYS TO MAKE A SMARTPHONE BET TER

by Tim Hillebrand

Where to find Smartphone software onlineIn addition to the developer Web sites listed, most of the software programs mentioned

in this article are also available from SmartPhone.Net (www.smartphone.net) or

Handango (www.handango.com), both excellent sources of Smartphone software from

a variety of developers.

The Jabra BT800 (top), Plantronics M2500 (bottom left), , and Motorola HS850 (bottom right) are wireless headsets that work with Bluetooth-enabled Smartphones.

Podzilla and other capacious tote bags let you carry your Smartphone and a lot more.

Timothy S. Hillebrand, Ph.D., is the president of Spokane Authors and Self-Publish-ers, headquartered in Moscow, Idaho. Tim is a retired archaeologist and writes archaeological adventure novels, which he publishes as eBooks. He also owns Synergetics International, an electronic publishing company that helps authors create personal Web sites and publish their work electronically. Tim would love to receive your comments on and questions about eBook publishing or reading.

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Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard ).Also available are the JAVOKeyboard ) and the Freedom Keyboard ), which appear to be

Pocket Controller Professional www.soti.net).

PhatNotes www.phatware.co ). SmartNotes )

www.

Resco Photo Viewer www.resco.net),SplashPhoto ), and Spb Imageer www.spbsoft warehouse.co ).

lent with Beast Master ).

5. Personalize your Home screen

Battery Pack Pro

preciate Homescreen Designer www.ruttensoft.co

1–HomeEdit ) lets

Dock-ware Pro ) turns

6. Organize information and ideas

Papyrusrus),tion, or Power Calendar and Power Tasks www.developerone.co ),

Smarter Smartphones!

The Freedom Keyboard (above) and Stowaway Universal BT Keyboard (left) make entering text easier on Bluetooth-enabled Smartphones.

Resco Photo Viewer (left) and SplashPhoto (right) let you view your digital image library on your Smartphone.

BatteryPackPro (top) displays battery status and more on the Home screen. DockWare Pro (middle) turns your Smartphone Home screen into a clock/calendar that displays a slideshow of images in the background. Theme Changer (bottom) lets you design your own Home screen.

Papyrus (left) enhances your Smartphone’s scheduling capabilities. Power Tasks (right) adds functionality to your Tasks Manager.

SMAR

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ListPro

SmartphoneFind t), a search tool that

robust features of Resco File Explorer ).

www.) offers ClearVue Suite, a collection of applications that

Smart Database Viewer www.cellica.co ) and RepliGo www.cerierce.co

PocketSlideShow

Flex Wallet www.two ), eWallet ), CodeWallet www.develo

), Password Manager

KeepTrackco

7. Keep a reference library in your pocket

Word-Book www.trancreative.co

Mobi-Pocket Reader ).

to science.

Answers www.answers.coerence.

8. Crunch numbers

) and do a

1-Calc ) and MxConverter www.trancreative.co ).

9. Expand the usefulness of your SmartphoneExpress

1

Brand-n-Go

panions are Fizz Traveler ) and WorldMate

will WeatherCenter www.neohand.co ) and WeatherBug www.

XBar 2

HotButton Plus), Resco System Toys www.resco.net), and SP

Task Manager ).

FitnessPlus

10. Fill your spare time with fun

) is

WordBook dictionary is an excellent word lookup reference.

Excellent calculators are available for the Smartphone, including 1-Calc (left) and MxConverter (right).

Express 1 (left) will give you directions in a strange town. WeatherBug (right) lets you track weather in the cities of your choice.

Pocket SlideShow (left) lets you view PowerPoint presentations. Database Viewer (middle) lets you view Access, Excel, FoxPro, or and ODBC database file. CodeWallet Pro (right) lets you store and encrypt sensitive information.

Smarter Smartphones!

SMARTPHONE

SMARTPHONE

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Windows Media Player. In addi

Simple Tunes www.visualit.co.uPocketMusic )

Music Navi-gator

Mini Lyrics Magic www.t

Phonature Music Rainbowphone.net

www.JAVOeBuds, a set of retractable stereo

also broadcast

MP3 Wireless FM Modula-tor

).

Windows Media Player or proPocketTV ) or Mobile Media Maker

PocketStreamer Litephone.net).

MobiPocket Reader

co

Tiny eBook Reader www.) and Orneta Reader ) are avail

with the Audible Playerwww.

audible.co

purpose: GPS Tuner ), and GPSDash2 www.).

Make your Smartphone smarter

Smarter Smartphones!

Turn your Smartphone into an iPod alternative with programs like Simple Tunes (left), Mini Lyrics Magic (middle), or PocketMusic (right).

JAVOeBuds (left) is a set of stereo eBuds for your Smartphone. The MP3 Wireless FM Modulator (right) lets you play Smartphone music through your car’s speaker system.

Although it lacks a built-in eBook reader, a number of third-party solutions are available for the Smartphone, including Mobipocket Reader (left), Orneta Reader (middle), and Tiny eBook Reader (right).

SMAR

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WPocket PC

Smartphoneand Pocket PC

1 Protect your investment

s

by Rich Hall and Dan Hanttula

Be more effective and have more fun with great software and hardware accessories.

10Ways to Make a GOOD Thing

BETTER!

Dan Hanttula has covered the handheld market for more

than a decade, lectured at PDA conferences, vertical mar-

ket trade associations and appeared on popular television

series like TechTV’s Screen Savers show. He is teaching an

entire curriculum of Pocket PC classes at the Moore-Norman

Technology Center. He has published hundreds of articles in-

cluding guest pieces for ZDTV, C|NET, Microsoft, Leo Laporte’s

2003 Technology Almanac, and other print media and online

news sources. His Web site (www.SemperAptus.com) is designed to promote

Internet-connected devices, and has become a popular resource for Pocket

PC users and gadget lovers alike. In March 2001, his first book, the Official

Hewlett-Packard Pocket PC Handbook was published by IDG Books. He can be

reached via e-mail at [email protected].

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10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

No cost protection

Low to moderate cost protection

Bellagio Designs), Nutshell ), Piel Frama

), Sena Cases www.senacases.co ), Targus ), E & B Cases www.

), or Vajaco Otter Prod-ucts ).

NuShield www.nushield.co ). Belkin

), MobilePlanetplanet.co ), and PocketPCTechs

p).

2 Protect your data: back up and synchronize important information

No cost back up and synchronization

Low to moderate cost back up and synchronization

capacities, and prices. CompactFlash (CF) cards

Secure Digital (SD), SDIO and miniSD cards in

SDIO

MultiMediaCard (MMC) cards

hasn’t shipped.

Piel Frama and other vendors offer stylish protective cases for Pocket PCs and Smartphones.

Protection TipsTip 1: Hard objects scratch the screen Don’t carry your Windows Mobile device in a pocket, briefcase, or handbag along with hard objects that

can scratch the screen. If you carry your Pocket PC in a coat pocket, keep your change and keys in one

pocket and the Pocket PC in the other and keep the screen facing your body. If you carry it in a briefcase

or handbag, slip it into a carrying case first, or if the briefcase has an empty pocket or sleeve, reserve it

for your Pocket PC.

Tip 2: Watch out when using soft-sided luggageIf you’re packing a Pocket PC or Smartphone in a knapsack or fabric luggage, keep the device away from

the thin fabric sides of the bag and put it in a carrying case or surround it with bubble wrap or something

else that will absorb shock.

Several vendors offer screen protectors, thin plastic sheets that protect your display from scratches and wear.

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SanDisk ),MagicRAM Inc ), MobilePlanet

), and other vendors.

Pocket Backupwww.spritesoftware.co ) and Backup Manager

).

Miss-ing Sync ) and PocketMac Pro

).

3 Stay in touch: connectivity and communications

nicate with another device. All Windows Mobile devices

No cost wired connectivity

Low to moderate cost wired connectivity

Wired modemsto a phone line and dial up to an Internet service pro

Pretec www.pretec.co )and Socket Communications ) in

LAN (Ethernet) adapters

Serial port adapters

No cost wireless connectivity

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

Shown here are the two major types of storage cards used by Windows Mobile devices. The larger is the CompactFlash (CF) storage card; the smaller is the Secure Digital (SD) storage card. A slightly thinner version of the SD card, known as the MultiMediaCard, (MMC) is also available. If your device accepts SD cards, it will also accept MMC cards.

Backup and Sync TipsTip 1: Back up your data regularlyAt the very least, use ActiveSync on a daily basis to synchronize Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks information

with your desktop PC. Do a full system backup once a week.

Tip 2: Don’t leave the storage card with your backup in your Windows Mobile deviceIf you back up important data to a storage card, remove the card afterwards and put it somewhere for

safekeeping. If you leave it in the card slot and then lose your Pocket PC, you lose your backup as well.

Wired modems from Socket Communications and other vendors let you connect your Pocket PC to a phone and dial in to your Internet server.

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10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

Low to moderate cost wireless connectivity

sories.Bluetooth

Socket Communications ) and www.pretec.co

)).

Wi-Fi

Pretec www.pretec.co ) and Socket Communications ).

Spectecw

ExpanSys ). MobilePlanet) offers wireless LAN solutions

Wireless WAN:

AmbiCom GPRS Com-pactFlash Card ), and the GSM GPRS Wireless Modem ).

able when this issue went to the printer in October of

nications and Mobile Planet )Digital Phone Card adapters that pro

Wireless Internet Cables

4 Turn your Pocket PC into a digital camera, GPS system, and more

potential.

cessories available for Windows Mobile devices, but

No cost hardware accessories

Connectivity and Communications TipsTip 1: Find a wireless service provider first and buy a wireless card they supportThe best way to find a wireless solution that works is to choose the wireless network that offers the coverage

and services you want and then buy a Pocket PC, Smartphone, or wireless adapter they support or sell.

Tip 2: Limit wireless Web browsingAlthough wireless networks that support faster connection speeds are available, wireless connectivity

is still expensive. Web browsing eats up your service plan’s minutes. Besides, the small screen found on

Windows Mobile devices isn’t the ideal medium for viewing the Web. As much as you can, limit yourself

to e-mail or a quick and specific foray onto the Web.

Wi-Fi adapter cards are available in a variety of formats.

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Digital camera cards for the Pocket PC are available with CF (left) and SD card interfaces (right).

Low to moderate cost hardware accessoriesDigital camera cards

FlyCAM digital

lPretec CompactCamera and SmartCam are available

Spectec SD Camera).

GPS receivers and navigation software

GPS systems that work with the Pocket PC or Smartphone include ALK CoPilot Live

Pharos Ostia www.pharos ), Destinator Personal Navigation System

Mapopolis Navigator www.OnCourse Navigator

now.co ), Teletype GPS ), and TomTom Navigator ).

External keyboards:

for their devices.

PocketRadio

TV CF Card

GPS receivers are available in three formats: CompactFlash (left), cabled (middle), and wireless Bluetooth (right).

The GPS navigation software you install on your Pocket PC or Smartphone translates the signals from the GPS receiver into useful information. Most solutions provide street-level maps and turn-by-turn directions to the destination you select

You can turn your Pocket PC into a TV (top), barcode scanner (left), or an FM stereo radio (right).

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

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Socket Communi-cations

5. Personalize the Today screen of your Pocket PC and Smartphone

No cost personalization of your Today/Home screen

PocketThemes.com), PocketPC Themes www.

), Pocket McDeb), and other sources.

Theme Generator

the FlashThemes).

Low cost theme personalizationCommercial theme programs:

available.Theme Maker

), available in versions that

Spb Extended Theme Generator www.spbsoftwarehouse.co ), an

versions of FlashThemesasp), Pocket Theme Manager 2

), or Animated Today ).

More Accessories Tips

Tip 1: Spare power adapters and rechargeable batteries come in handy If you can afford it, keep a spare AC power adapter at home to charge your device’s batteries overnight.

If you spend a lot of time in the car, get a cigarette lighter power adapter. Keep a spare battery pack

charged for trips.

Tip 2: Finding the hardware accessories you need The first place to look for hardware accessories is the Web site of the manufacturer of your Windows Mobile

device. Most offer replacements for the accessories that shipped with the Pocket PC or Smartphone, along

with carrying cases, high-capacity batteries, and more. See “Hardware Accessories from Device Manufactur-

ers” on page 81 for a contact list.

If you can’t find what you need there, check out “New Hardware Accessories” on page 79 or “Editor’s Hard-

ware Picks” on page 74. The most comprehensive online source of information about Windows Mobile

accessories is our Encyclopedia of Software and Accessories (www.pocketpcmag.com/encyclopedia.asp).

In addition, a variety of Windows Mobile accessories are offered on these Web sites: Mobile Planet (www.

mobileplanet.com), and Expansys (www.expansys.com), and Belkin (www.belkin.com).

You can customize the Today screen on any Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone.

Display animated themes on your Today screen with FlashThemes.

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Homescreen Designer www.ruttensoft.co

Today screen plug-ins:

the screen. Battery Pack Pro

Spb Diary www.spbsoftwarehouse.co ) adds en

PocketBreezewww.sbsh.net

Journal Bar )

Weather To Goscreen. Weather forecasts for selected cities are updated

6 Organize ideas and information on your Windows Mobile device

No cost organization solutions

ADB Idea Library

PocketTime)

Low cost organization solutions

Agenda Fusion www.develo perone.co

Pocket Informant

Themes Tips

Tip 1: Test free demo firstAlmost all of the commercial software mentioned in this issue has a free demo available. Usually, this is a full

version of the software that works for a certain number of days or for a certain number of times. Sometimes

some of the features of the program are not available on the demo. Before you buy a program, we suggest

you download and install the free demo to make sure it works well and you like it. As mentioned, most

of the themes are available for free, but the animated themes require additional commercial software in

order to run on your Pocket PC.

Tip 2: Don’t use Start>Settings> Today to set background imageYou can also use select a picture as the Today screen background using the Start>Settings>Today con-

figuration utility by opening the utility, checking the box labeled “Use this picture as a background,” and

selecting an image from the browser. However, there is no way to adjust the transparency of the image

and results have a washed-out look. We don’t recommend using this method.

Tip 3: Change themes automaticallyYou can use ThemeMaster (www.handango.com) or ThemeDream (www.applianmobile.com)

to automatically change themes you have installed on your Pocket PC.

Journal Bar (left) displays weather, news, stocks, and more on your Today screen. Weather To Go (right) displays current weather on your Today screen.

Agenda Fusion organizes Pocket Outlook information in a way that will help you manage your schedule better.

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

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sion. Papyrus www.sbsh.net) provides alternate views

ListPro

) and Apwww.applian.co ) also offer elec

www.phat ware.co ) offers HPC Notes

Blueprint TravelMate Pro www.blueprint.net)

and CityTime t

the world.

The Wine Enthusiasts Guidewww.landware.co

Pocket Genealogistwww.northernhillssoftware.co

GolfPS Software

MySportTrainingThe Dog Ate It

www.birdsoft.net).

abcDB Professional www.a

HanDBase for Pocket PC Professional www.ddhsoftware.co

Visual CE

7 Carry reference material with you

No-cost reference solutions

Project Gutenberg ).

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

Organize Ideas and Info Tips

Tip 1: Free Pocket PC databasePocket Excel. This is one of the most powerful and most overlooked applications on Windows Mobile de-

vices. You can use Pocket Excel to create simple, searchable, “sortable” databases, quickly and easily. It’s

especially good at handling information with a numeric component. For example, it’s quite easy to create

a digital checkbook to track your personal or business expenses. You can sync the worksheets you create

with your desktop PC and view and edit them with the desktop PC version of Excel.

Tip 2: Use Contacts to organize more than addresses and phone numbersYou can store almost any simple information in Pocket Contacts, including credit card numbers, PIN num-

bers, instructions, product information, and more. For example, I store information about my automobiles

in Contacts. I put the name of the auto in the Name field (e.g., Toyota RAV4) and everything else in the

Notes field (VIN, insurance numbers, auto registration number, etc.). I set up all of these entries with “Auto”

as the Category so that I can sort on this.

ListPro for the Pocket PC (left) and Smartphone (right) help you create and organize all kinds of lists.

CityTime lets users of Smartphones (left) and Pocket PCs (right) track time in different cities around the world.

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Speed Reader Plus and Tiny eBook Reader

But Adobe offers a free viewer, the Adobe Reader for Pocket PC

l

Microsoft Reader

) and install it. Microsoft offers the Encarta Pocket Dictionary

p).

tion, students of the Bible can download Pocket e-Sword

l

Low-cost reference solutions

Orneta Reader

Clear-

Vue PDF

Speed Reader Plus www.

eReaderPocket

PC

Mobipocket Reader ) is an

Memoware

Lextionary www.

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC lets you display most PDF documents on the Pocket PC.

The free Encarta Pocket Dictionary works with Microsoft Reader, allowing you to look up the meaning of words you don’t recognize.

eReader is one of a number of eBook readers available for the Pocket PC.

Lextionary is a combination English dictionary and thesaurus. Here are screens from the Pocket PC and Smartphone versions.

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Also available is WordBook Speaking English Dic-tionary and Thesaurus www.trancreative.co

MSDict Viewer

reference is essential.PenReade www.penreader.co ) offers a wide vari

Beiks

AIM Productionse

Laridian www.laridian.co

Pocket Stars www.

8 Make your number crunching easier

dows Mobile user.

No-cost calculator solutions

calculators available.MortgageCALC

Orneta Calculator www.orneta.co ), a freeware

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

Reference Tips

Tip 1: Save user manuals in electronic format and you’ll never lose themMost of the newer Windows Mobile devices come with only a quick start guide in printed format. The full

user manual is usually on the CD that accompanies the device, in Adobe PDF format. If you have a storage

card, you might want to transfer that document to the card and get one of the PDF readers mentioned

earlier in this article.

Tip 2: Convert documents to LIT files and view them with Microsoft ReaderMicrosoft offers a free add-in to the desktop PC Microsoft Word 2000 or 2002 that lets you save documents

in Microsoft Reader (LIT) format. Once saved, you can copy them to your Pocket PC and view them using

MS Reader. Go to the Microsoft Download Center (www.microsoft.com/downloads/) and select “Reader”

from the “Product/Technology” drop-down list. Then click on the link labeled “Word 2002/2000 Add-in:

Read in Microsoft Reader 1.1.” Instructions for downloading, installing, and using this add-in program

are on this page.

Pocket Stars is a celestial navigation tool for the Smartphone (left) and Pocket PC (right).

MortgageCALC (Left) helps you calculate loan amortization schedules.Orneta Calculator (Above) is a basic calculator for the Smartphone.

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of the screen. Tipster

Archimedes

PocketPC Freewaresp

Low-cost calculator solutions

able for Windows Mobile devices.CoolCalc www.applian

1-Calc

Other Windows Mobile calculator solutions are avail

RapidCalc www.developerone.co

ALL-calculator

Nautical Calculator www.

for sailors. NeoCal www.hudren.co ), available for the

9 Fine-tune your Windows Mobile device with great utility software

No-cost utility solutionsBlimkeys

ProgramMe-nuPlus

SmartSSwww.louterrailloune.co ) is a free screen capture util

Pocket PC Character Map

plication. HP Mobile Printing ) is a free

p).

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

Calculator Tips

Tip 1: Excel is a powerful built-in calculatorAll Pocket PCs come with Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet program built

in. Excel has powerful capabilities built into it, allowing you to create

formulas and functions, calculate values of data entered into a range

of cells, and more. Excel is powerful and free on the Pocket PC.

CoolCalc (Left) is one of the most complete calculators available for the Pocket PC and Handheld PC.1-Calc (Right) adds a full scientific calculator, unit converter, currency converter, and base converter to the Pocket PC (shown here) or Smartphone.

Pocket PC Character Map lets you enter special characters into Word, Excel, and other apps.

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Low-cost utility solutionsResco Explorer ) is a

PE Explorer Suite www.

CalliGrapher )

Pocket Mechanic ) is a stor

) offers a

PrintPocketCE and Smart-PhonePrint DockWar Proco

WinMobile Lens www.adisasta.co ), which lets

FitalyMicrosoft Voice Com-

mand

www.spbsoftware house.co ) offers Spb Pocket Plus

a fraction of those available.

10 Have some fun with your Pocket PC!

No-cost entertainment and games

Smartphone& Pocket PC www.

p

asp

Utility Tips

Tip: Many Pocket PCs and Smartphones ship with user-installable utilitiesMany Pocket PCs and Smartphones ship user-installable utility programs on the Companion CD. In addi-

tion, the manufacturers of these devices sometimes build extra utility programs into the device. When

you’re considering the purchase of a Pocket PC or Smartphone, read the product description carefully to

see if it already has the utility you want. Then check out the hundreds of utility programs available from

independent software developers.

Resco Explorer is an alternative file explorer for the Smartphone (left) and Pocket PC (right) .

SpbPocketPlus adds a number of enhancements to your Pocket PC.

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Win-dows Media Encoder

p).

PocketTV ) is the

is available for purchase.Core Pocket Media Player

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Tip: Allen Gall’s Week in GamesOur Games Editor is constantly on the lookout for great games for the Smartphone and Pocket PC, and

publishes a free weekly e-mail newsletter highlighting his discoveries among newly released games. You

can sign up for it on the S,artphone & Pocket PC magazine Web site (www.pocketpcmag.com). Scroll

half way down the home page, select “Free Newsletters” on the left, and check the box next to “The Week

in Games” to subscribe. The Week in Games archive is also available on our Web site (www.pocketpcmag.

com/newsl_twig/twig_archives.asp).

You can watch MPEG videos on any Windows Mobile device with PocketTV.

Fire Ball (left) is part of the GameBox Classics game collection for the Pocket PC. Cannons (right) is sold separately for the Smartphone.

10 Ways to Make a Good Thing Better!

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The classic board games, Monopoly and Scrabble, are available for the Pocket PC.

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iRiver 20/140Video format support: Windows Media

Audio format support: Windows Media Au

Digital photo format support:Display:Media storage capacity: 20 GB hard drive

Battery:Connectivity port:

Dimensions:Weight:Signal-to-noise ratio:Output frequency range:Box contents:

What is a Windows Mobile Portable Media Center?by Diane Dumas

The Portable Media Center

and related sites, visit Smartphone & Pocket PC).

Creative ZenVideo format support:

Audio format support: Windows Media

Digital photo format support

Display:

Media storage capacity: 20 GB hard driveBattery life

Connectivity port:

Dimensions:Weight:Signal-to-noise ratioWarranty:Box contents:

Samsung YEPP YH-999Video format support: Windows Media

Audio format support: Windows Media

Digital photo format support:Display:Media storage capacity: 20 GB hard driveBattery:

Connectivity port:

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Winners and FinalistsWinners and Finalists

Judges pick their favorites!

P. 67SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE

Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine’s 5th annual Best Software Awards

Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine’s Best Software Awards 2005 celebrate and honor the efforts of independent develop-ers, whose software products help make your Windows Mobile

device more functional and fun! The awards are divided into three sections: consumer software for

Pocket PCs, consumer software for Smartphones, and software for developers. Windows Mobile experts from around the world voted on 768 products in 130 categories. The products with the highest vote to-

From May through July Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine’s New Products Editor, Diane Dumas, and our Board of Expert judges selected the 2005 nominees. Approximately 25% of the over 3000 software products in the PocketPCmag.com Encyclopedia of Software and Ac-cessories were nominated. Special thanks goes to Chris Forsberg (www.businessanyplace.net)and Bob Katayama (www.han-d-solutions.com) who headed a team of experts to determine

be found on the 2005 Awards Web page (www.pocketpcmag.com/awards).

Outstanding Achievement awardsEach year Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine gives Community Outstanding Achievement Awards. These annual awards are given to individuals and their organizations whose extraordi-

individuals who support users in the Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine’s online forums (www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/).

Board of ExpertsOur Board of Experts is comprised of over 80 Windows Mobile, Pocket PC, and Smartphone software experts from around the world. These experts are prominent Windows Mobile Web Sites Webmasters and Editors, Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals), support forum contributors, authors, and Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine contributors. They are all volun-teers and none are employed by Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine.

they voted will be published in Smartphone & Pocket PC throughout 2006. You can read what judges say about their top software selections on page 67.

POCKET PC

COMMUNICATION55 Phone and Fax

55 Synchronization

GAMES55 Action Games

55 Adventure Games

55 Board Games

55 Card Games

55 Casino Games

55 Chess Games

55 Game Emulators

55 Kids’ Games

55 Game Packs

55 Poker Games

56 Puzzle Games

56 Racing Games

56 Role Playing Games

56 Shooting Games

56 Simulations

56 Solitaire Games

56 Space Games

56 Sports Games

56 Strategy Games

56 Trivia Games

GPS66 GPS Geocaching

66 GPS Moving Map

66 GPS Utilities

66 GPS with Voice Guidance

INFORMATION MGRS56 Contact Management

56 Database

57 Dining

57 Finance

57 Genealogy

57 Health and Fitness

57 List Managers

57 PIMs

57 Secure Information Managers

57 Sporting

57 Student Planners

INTERNET57 Browsers and Web Utilities

57 Chat and Messaging

57 E-mail

58 News Readers

58 Terminals

MULTIMEDIA58 Audio

58 DVD Copiers

58 Graphic Design/Drawing

58 Image Management

58 Music Composition

58 Power Point and Presentation

58 Remote Media Controllers

58 Video

TEXT AND REFERENCE58 Astronomy

58 Dictionaries

59 Document Viewers

59 e-Book Readers

59 Educational

59 Multilingual Dictionaries

59 Religious

59 Thesauruses

TRAVEL59 Guides

59 Info Managers

59 Time

59 Translators

UTILITIES59 Calculator

59 File Management

60 Handwriting

60 Maintenance

60 Mindmapping

60 Miscellaneous Utilities

60 Networking

60 Notes

60 Printing

60 Remote Host Control

60 Screen Capture

60 Screen Display

60 Security

60 Soft Keyboards

61 Speech

61 System and Registry

61 Task Management

61 Theme Creation/Management

61 Time and Expenses

61 Time Utilities

61 Today-screen Plug-in

61 TV & Stereo Remote

61 Unit Conversion

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COMMUNICATION62 Caller ID Tools

62 Phone Tools/Synchronization

GAMES62 Action/Simulation Games

62 Board Games

62 Casino and Card Games

62 Game Emulators

62 Puzzle Games

62 Shooting Games

62 Sports

GPS66 GPS

INFORMATION MGRS62 Information Mgrs/Database

63 Secure Information Managers

MULTIMEDIA63 Multimedia Tools

TEXT AND REFERENCE63 Dictionaries

63 Document Viewers

TRAVEL63 Travel Tools

UTILITIES63 Calculators

63 File Management

63 Networking /Remote Desktop

63 Notes

63 Screen Capture and Display

63 System and Registry

63 Task Management

71 Developers

72 Outstanding Achievement

73 Board of Experts

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WINNERSkypeSkype: www.skype.comFree software provides superior-quality voice calls over the Internet.

FINALISTSconnect2internet PRO:www.2kdevelopment.comphoneAlarm: www.pocketmax.net

WINNERAcky’s XP BreakoutIsotope244 Graphics: www.isotope244.com150 levels Arkanoid-type game.FINALISTSCurse of Pharaohs: www.justmobilegames.comG-Prime Xtreme: www.braindrain.comGalaga: www.namcogames.comZuma: www.astraware.com

WINNERGilbert Goodmate PDAZ-Logics Development: www.z-logics.comA true adventure game in the classic 2D style, with beautiful hand-drawn locations.

FINALISTSAtlantis Redux: www.atlantisredux.comFade: www.fade-team.comMyst: www.meanhamstersoftware.com

WINNERMonopolyHandmark, Inc.: www.handmark.comPocket PC implementation of the original board game.

FINALISTSBackgammon: www.zingmagic.comScrabble: www.handmark.com

WINNERFull Hand CasinoJAMDAT Mobile: www.jamdat.caA casino game with blackjack, roulette, video poker, and slot machine.

FINALISTSAll Mobile Casino 2 - 13 Casino Games: www.binaryfish.comBlack Jack Pro: www.g3studios.com

WINNERPocketGrandmasterClevergames: www.pocketgrandmaster.comA chess game with a configurable board; moves can be replayed.

FINALISTSChampionship Chess Pro: www.dq.comIntelliChess 2.6: www.intorine.comKasparov Chessmate: www.jamdat.com

WINNERMorphGearSpicy Pixel, Inc.: www.morphgear.comEmulator; lets you play GameBoy, NES, Sega Master System, Sega, GameGear, and NECTurboGrafx-16/PC-Engine games.

FINALISTSPocket Commodore 64: www.clickgamer.comPocketVCS: pocketvcs.emuunlim.com

WINNERPixel Dinosaurs LitePixel Studios: pixelstudios.hit.bgA pictorial dinosaur encyclopedia.

FINALISTTime Tracker: www.PocketTutor.com

WINNERMultiplayer Championship Poker—Texas Hold’emRealdice.com: www.realdice.comNo-Limit Texas Hold’em with Bluetooth or IrDA; multi-player, multi-table tournaments.

FINALISTSAces Texas Hold’em : www.concretesoftware.comAll-In Hold ‘Em: www.birdsoft.net

WINNERIntellisyncIntellisync Corporation: www.intellisync.comDirect synchronization of contacts, calendar, task info between Pocket PC and PC PIMs.

FINALISTSPocketMac: www.doctorce.comPocketMirror Professional for Windows Mobile: www.chapura.com

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WINNERMajong ParadiseAidem Systems Inc.: www.aidem.com.tw/English/index_english.htmA Majong tutorial that will teach you the ancient game and will help make you a professional player.

FINALISTSChampionship Spades Pro: www.dq.com

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WINNERGameBox ClassicsPDAmill: www.pdamill.comSix addictive puzzle games--Blocks, Blocks+, Cannons, Jewel Master, Snake, Fireball.

FINALISTSChromaGames: www.astraware.comGameBox Gems: www.pdamill.com

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WINNERStreet Duel: Underground RacingPixelogic Ltd: www.pixelogic.co.uk3D street racing game has physics engine, rigid body dynamics, collision detection.

FINALISTSFlux Challenge: www.pdamill.comGTS Racing Challenge: www.astraware.comStuntcar Extreme: www.fathammer.com

WINNERArvale: Journey of IllusionPDAmill: www.pdamill.comAn epic Role Playing Game, with over 20 hours of gameplay, six immense continents with 280 maps to explore.

FINALISTSEverquest: Attack On Qeynos: eqpocket.station.sony.com

WINNERAtomic Cannon PocketIsotope244 Graphics: www.isotope244.comAtomic Cannon Pocket is a strategic artillery simulation with realistic graphics and effects.

FINALISTSGalaxian: www.namcogames.comSkyForce: www.idreams.pl

WINNERLemonade TycoonJAMDAT Mobile: www.jamdat.comTest your entrepreneurial skills by trying to sell lemonade.

FINALISTSSimCity 2000: www.ziointeractive.comVirtual Pool Mobile: www.celeris.com

WINNERGameBox Solitaire IIPDAmill: www.pdamill.comIncludes 10 well-known games, such as Spider, Yukon, Scorpion, and many others.

FINALISTSGameBox Solitaire: www.pdamill.comKing Sol Solitaire 2004: www.rapturetech.comOne for All Collection: www.penreader.com

WINNERTrivial Pursuit Handheld EditionHandmark, Inc.: www.handmark.comThe world’s most popular trivia game now available Windows Mobile handheld devices.

FINALISTSTrivia Deluxe: www.cosmi.com Urban Myth: www.islandlabs.comWho Said That?: www.rampartgames.com

WINNERAge of EmpiresZIO Interactive, Inc.: www.ziointeractive.comStrategy game spans 10,000 years: players guide the evolution of small Stone Age tribes.

FINALISTSSnails: www.pdamill.comWarfare Incorporated: www.handmark.com

WINNERMadden NFL 2005 from EA SPORTSMobile Digital Media: www.gomdm.comRecreation of the console version for PDA.

FINALISTSBaseball Addict: www.jamdat.com Links: www.jamdat.com Pocket Mini Golf 2: www.momentumgames.comTennis Addict: www.jamdat.com

WINNERAnthelionPDAmill: www.pdamill.comA fast paced, 3D space fighter game in which you are an ace fighter-pilot for a band of space pirates.

FINALISTSRocketElite: www.dig-concepts.com

INFORMATION MANAGERS

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WINNER.mobile ContactsSygic: www.sygic.comAccess your contact list with one hand using this finger-friendly contacts manager.FINALISTSEssential Contax Pro: www.pocketX.net Pocket Sales Manager: www.softwareonsailboats.com VITO QuickContact: www.vitotechnology.com

WINNERVisual CE ProfessionalSYWARE, Inc.: www.syware.comBuilds mobile database applications for patient tracking, inventory management, or field service.FINALISTSHanDBase for Pocket PC Professional: www.ddhsoftware.com

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sWINNERWine Enthusiast Guide 2005LandWare, Inc.: www.landware.comSelect wines by cost, rating, style, grape variety, and region.

FINALISTSPDA Sommelier: www.pdasommelier.comPocket Cook: www.pocketcook.net

WINNERSpb Finance Spb Software Housewww.spbsoftwarehouse.comFinance manager with powerful register view, transaction splits, and more.FINALISTSCash Organizer ‘05 Companion: www.inesoft.com Pocket Quicken: www.landware.com PocketMoney: www.handmark.com

WINNERPocket GenealogistNorthern Hills Software: www.northernhillssoftware.comGenealogy software with extensive data support that includes events, facts, notes, sources, repositories, and more.

FINALISTSCE My Family: www.cemyfamily.com

WINNERMySportTrainingExposé Corp.: www.mysporttraining.comApplication to keep track of your workouts: duration, distance, vital signs, etc.

FINALISTSMyPersonalDiet: www.mysporttraining.com Personal Health/Diet Mgr: www.twopeaks.comPocket Workout: www.electricdreams.ca

WINNERPocket InformantWebIS, Inc.: www.webis.netReplaces the built-in contacts, tasks, and appointments applications with a single more robust application.

FINALISTSAgenda Fusion 7: www.developerone.com

WINNEReWallet 4.0 ProfessionalIlium Software: www.iliumsoft.comSecure wallet utility to store info like credit cards, PIN numbers, passwords, emergency medical information, etc.

FINALISTSCodeWallet Pro 2005: www.developerone.com

WINNERIntelliGolf Eagle edition/PPCKarrier Communications: www.intelligolf.comAutomates golf scoring, wagering, and GPS-based shot tracking from tee-to-green.

FINALISTSGolfPS Software: www.golfps.com StarCaddy: www.starcaddy.com

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WINNERListPro 4.0Ilium Software: www.iliumsoft.comMake and manage lists such as to-do lists, inventories, and shopping lists, and organize any kind of information.

FINALISTScyAct: www.cywren.comTreNotes: www.fannsoftware.com

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WINNERThe Dog Ate ItBirdsoft: www.birdsoft.netThis application will help you to keep track of class schedules, assignments, grades, instructors, and books.

FINALISTSHandEchart Student Edition for Pocket PC: www.ddhsoftware.com

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WINNERWebIS Mail 2.0WebIS, Inc.: www.webis.netIt allows you to manage your e-mail from your mobile device.

FINALISTSPocket SpamFilter: www.pocketpcsoft.com

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WINNERNetFront with JV-Lite2ACCESS Co., Ltd: www.access-us-inc.comBrowser converts tables into a vertical display, eliminating horizontal scroll.

FINALISTSMultiIE: www.multiie.info Skweezer: www.greenlightwireless.netThunderHawk 2.0: www.bitstream.com

WINNERIM+ Mobile Instant MessengerSHAPE Services Ltd.: www.shapeservices.deAll-in-one universal Instant Messenger for MSN, ICQ, AOL, and Yahoo

FINALISTSAgile Messenger: www.agilemobile.com

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WINNERNewsBreakIlium Software: www.iliumsoft.comGet the latest headlines, weather, sports, business, and entertainment news wirelessly.

FINALISTSEgress: web.newsguy.com/GarishKernelsPocketRSS: www.happyjackroad.net Qusnetsoft NewsReader: www.qusnetsoft.ru

WINNERPockeTTYDejaVu Software: www.dejavusoftware.comSSH, Telnet, and serial terminal with SSH1/SSH2 support, encryption methods and MACs.

FINALISTSMocha Pocket TN5250 and Mocha CE TELNET:www.mochasoft.dkmToken: www.choung.net

WINNERPocketMusicPocket Mind Software: www.pocketmind.comMP3 player plays files from any folder and not just from the “My Documents” folder.FINALISTSPocket Player: www.conduits.com Resco Audio Recorder: www.resco.net VITO SoundExplorer 2005: www.vitotechnology.com

WINNERPocketDVD 2.0PocketDVD: www.pocketdvd.caDVD and Video file conversion utility creates videos you can view on your mobile devices.

FINALISTSPocket DVD Wizard: www.codingworkshop.com/ Pocket-DVD Studio: www.pqdvd.com

WINNERPhotogenicsIdruna Software Inc.: www.idruna.comAllows you to draw pictures from scratch or edit existing images, draw and paint with realistic media.

FINALISTSPocket Artist: www.conduits.com

WINNERResco Photo Viewer 5.31Resco, Ltd.: www.resco.netManage and view your images in many different file formats include .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .pcx, .cfx, Adobe .psd, and more.

FINALISTSSpb Imageer: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com

WINNERSyntraxKlaar: www.klaar.comA realtime synthesizer and sequencer in 1.

FINALISTSGriff Pocket Music Studio: www.planetgriff.com VITO SoundEditor: www.vitotechnology.com

WINNERPocket SlidesConduits Technologies: www.conduits.comCreate, edit, and playback presentations with drag and drop desktop conversions.

FINALISTSClearVue Presentation: www.westtek.com Pocket SlideShow: www.cnetx.com

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WINNERThe Core Pocket Media PlayerGabor Kovacs: betaplayer.corecodec.orgOpen-source media player supports AVI with DivX or XViD video, MP3 audio and more.FINALISTSPictPocket Cinema: www.digisoftdirect.com PocketMVP: home.adelphia.net/~mdukette PocketTV Classic: www.pockettv.com

WINNERPocket StarsNomad Electronics: www.nomadelectronics.comA portable guide to the heavens for casual stargazers, astronomers, and celestial navigators for the Pocket PC.

FINALISTSPocket Deepsky: www.deepskysoftware.net

WINNERLexisgoo English DictionaryPPCLINK: www.ppclink.comAn English-English Dictionary with a clear design and friendly interface.

FINALISTSLextionary: www.revolution.cx WordBook - Speaking English Dictionary and Thesaurus: www.trancreative.com

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FINALISTSNetRemote PRO: www.promixis.com Niveus Pocket Remote: www.niveusmedia.com

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WINNERFizz TravellerFizz Software Ltd: www.fizzsoftware.comProvides current weather and forecasts, daylight chart, distances, and international information for 230 cities.FINALISTSWorldMate 2005 Professional Edition:www.mobimate.com

WINNERVindigoVindigo, Inc.: www.vindigo.comThousands of restaurants, movie reviews and show times, stores, bars, ATMs, museums, bathrooms, parking lots, pharmacies, more.

FINALISTSRough Guide Maps: www.visualit.co.uk Zagat To Go: www.zagat.com

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WINNERTextMakerSoftMaker: www.softmaker.deA word processor with most of the features of a desktop word processing program.

FINALISTSClearVue Suite: www.westtek.com PlanMaker: www.softmaker.de

WINNEReReader ProPalm Digital Media: www.palmdigitalmedia.comAn e-book reader which can read books in the proprietary Palm Reader format.

FINALISTSMobipocket Reader: www.mobipocket.com uBook: www.gowerpoint.com

WINNERBritannica Concise Encyclopedia

2005 Handheld EditionTown Compass: www.pocketdirectory.comFeaturing 25,000 entries and 2,400 images.

FINALISTS2005 World Almanac : www.pocketdirectory.com Concise Columbia Encycl.: www.revolution.cx

WINNERBDicty English ThesaurusBeiks LLC.: www.beiks.comAn English thesaurus with 55,000 entries, which is based on the latest WordNet lexical database.

FINALISTSTrueTerm Thesaurus: www.trueterm.com

WINNERPocketBibleLaridian: www.laridian.comA Bible reader with which you can also read a number of Bible reference books, which are available from the developer.

FINALISTSBibleReader: www.olivetree.com Pocket e-Sword: www.e-sword.net

WINNERLingvoSoft Talking DictionariesLingvoSoft: www.lingvosoft.comTalking bidirectional dictionaries; available in combos of English with Albanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Polish, Swedish, Spanish.FINALISTSMobiLearn Talking Phrasebooks, Multilanguage: www.mobilearn.net SlovoEd Multilingual: www.penreader.com

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WINNER1-CalcOmega One Software: www.omegaone.comAn easy-to-use calculator with full scientific calculator, unit converter, currency converter, and base converter capabilities.

FINALISTSCoolCalc: www.applian.com RapidCalc: www.developerone.com

WINNERResco Explorer 2005Resco, Ltd.: www.resco.netThis application has all the standard file/folder manipulation features that you need in a file explorer.

FINALISTSPE Explorer Suite: www.vieka.com Total Commander: www.ghisler.com

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WINNERCityTimeCodeCity: www.codecity.netTrack the current time simultaneously in any four world cities.

FINALISTSSpb Time: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com Weather Today: www.StocksAndWeatherToday.com

WINNERSlovoEd Multilingual DictionariesParagon Software GmbH: www.penreader.comTranslation and explanatory dictionaries, available for more than 150 language pairs.

FINALISTSSpeereo Voice Translator: www.speereo.com

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FINALISTSLaplink Everywhere 4 (LLE4):www.laplink.com

WINNERPrintPocketCEFieldSoftware: www.fieldsoftware.comPrints out Pocket Word documents, e-mails, and rich text format (.rtf) and plain text (.txt) files from your Pocket PC.

FINALISTSHP Mobile Printing: www.hp.com

WINNERPhatNotesPhatWare Corporation: www.phatware.comA notes organizer to create notes and categorize them by type, subject, and date.

FINALISTSPhatPad 2.0: www.phatware.com Resco Stickies: www.resco.net

WINNERvxUTILCambridge Computer Corp: www.cam.comFree collection of Internet utilities includes Finger, Get HTML, Info, IP Subnet Calculator, Lookup, Password Generator, and more.

FINALISTSWi-Fi Companion: www.socketcom.com

WINNERLeonard Maltin’s 2005 Movie GuideLandWare, Inc.: www.landware.comEssential facts for over 20,000 films at your fingertips, with ratings and capsule reviews.

FINALISTSADB Idea Library: www.happyjackroad.net Euro Coins Pocket Collector QVGA:www.albegor.com

WINNERPocket MindmapJKRB Software: www.pocketmindmap.comStructure your ideas: draw out a map with the help of text boxes, icons, and colors.

FINALISTSInspiration for PPC: www.inspiration.com MindManager X5 Mobile: www.mindjet.com

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WINNERAirscanner Mobile Security SuiteAirscanner Corp.: www.airscanner.comMobile security solution includes AirscannerAntivirus and Airscanner Mobile Firewall.

FINALISTS1-Pass: www.omegaone.com F-Secure FileCrypto Personal Edition:www.fsecure.com visKey PPC: www.sfr.de/english/index.html

WINNERFitalyTextware Solutions: www.fitaly.comAn ergonomic on-screen keyboard in which 73% of the letters you use in normal text are in a very tight central circle.FINALISTSResco Keyboard Pro: www.resco.net Spb Full Screen: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com TenGO: www.tengo.net

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WINNERPocket ScreenSnapDeveloper One, Inc.: www.developerone.comCapture screen shots; assign a hardware button to capture a screen shot.

FINALISTSPocket Screen Capture: www.cetoolbox.com ScreenShotCE: www.bendlin.info/en

WINNERNyditot Virtual DisplayNyditot: www.nyditot.comYour Pocket PC can display at any resolution including VGA, SVGA, XGA, etc.

FINALISTSDockWare Pro: www.iliumsoft.com Innobec SideWindow 1.01www.innobec.comcom

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ceWINNERCalliGrapherPhatWare Corporation: www.phatware.comNatural handwriting recognition software that employs fuzzy logic and neural net techniques to recognize handwriting.FINALISTSMyScript: www.visionobjects.com PenReader: www.penreader.com

WINNERSprite Backup Premium EditionSprite: www.spritesoftware.comAll of the functionality of the standard edition, plus back up directly to your PC or network.FINALISTSMemMaid: www.pocketgear.com/DinarSoft Pocket Mechanic: www.antontomov.com SKTools: s-k-tools.com

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WINNERTotal RemoteGriffin Mobile: www.griffinmobile.comUniversal remote control software which can control a number of devices, such as TVs,VCRs, DVD and CD players.

FINALISTSNoviiRemote: www.novii.tv TV remote controller: www.pdawin.com

WINNERBattery Pack ProOmega One Software: www.omegaone.comShows remaining battery life and free program space, storage memory, cards.

FINALISTSJournal Bar: www.omegaone.com PocketBreeze: www.sbsh.net Spb Diary: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com Spb Weather: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com WeatherPanel: www.marsware.net

WINNERmTimeSync (Pocket PC)SlipstreamSolutions.co.uk: www.slipstreamsolutions.co.ukKeeps your mobile device clock synchronized with NTP time servers on the Internet.

FINALISTSTimekeeper: www.conduits.com

WINNERTimeTTracker MXR&F Consulting, Inc.: www.rfcons.comProject management software that will track your time and expenses, including clients, projects, and subprojects.

FINALISTSTimeBiller: www.fannsoftware.com

WINNERThemeMakerKamware: www.thememaker.bizCreate and import Themes.

FINALISTSCETuner 2005: www.penreader.com Spb Extended Theme Generator: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com

WINNERSpb Pocket PlusSpb Software House: www.spbsoftwarehouse.comThis application enhances many task management functions.

FINALISTSWisBar Advance 2: www.lakeridgesoftware.com

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004POCKET PC

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WINNERConverterCE ProFann Software: www.fannsoftware.comA unit conversion, currency conversion, and reference utility.

FINALISTSConversions In Hand: www.burroak.on.ca

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WINNERMicrosoft Voice CommandMicrosoft: www.windowsmobile.comUse your voice to look up contacts, place calls, get calendar info, play music, and start programs.

FINALISTSFonix VoiceCentral: www.fonix.com

WINNERTweaks2K2 .NETTweaks2k2: www.tweaks2k2.comA registry tweaker with a collection of registry hacks for Pocket PC and Handheld PC devices.

FINALISTSPHM Registry Editor: www.phm.lu/products Pocket Hack Master: www.antontomov.com

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INFORMATION MANAGERS

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004SMARTPHONE

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005SMARTPHONE

SOFTWARE

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WINNERCaller2PictureV2R ARG: www.v2r.agUtility for Pocket PC Phone Editions - notifies you of incoming calls with the caller’s name, co., phone # and image.

FINALISTSPhoto Contacts: www.pocketX.net

WINNERSpb GPRS MonitorSpb Software House: www.spbsoftwarehouse.comMeasures the amounts of data transfers via your GPR, WiFi, CDMA, or GSM network.FINALISTSAgile Messenger: www.agilemobile.com IM+ Mobile Instant Msger: www.shapeservices.de Jeyo Mobile Companion: www.jeyo.comSkweezer: www.greenlightwireless.net SMARTFilter: www.novomobile.com/smartfilter.php

WINNERFlux Challenge SPPDAmill: www.pdamill.comA revolutionary 3D racing game—world of magnetic-levitation vehicles inside tunnels.FINALISTSLemonade Tycoon: www.jamdat.com RocketElite: www.dig-concepts.comTokiTori: www.aimproductions.beVirtual Pool Mobile: www.celeris.com

WINNERKasparov ChessmateJAMDAT Mobile: www.jamdat.comEndorsed by Garry Kasparov and powered by an advanced chess engine that will challenges all skill levels.

FINALISTSSmart 4lign: www.aimproductions.be Smartello: www.aimproductions.be

WINNERFull Hand CasinoJAMDAT Mobile: www.jamdat.caA casino game in which you can play blackjack, roulette, video poker, and slot machine.

FINALISTAll-In Hold ‘Em: www.birdsoft.net

WINNERgnuboy SPSurreal Services: www.surrealservices.co.ukA GameBoy emulator for the Smartphone that’s compatible with GameBoy and GameBoy Color.

FINALISTPocketClive: www.surrealservices.co.uk

WINNERDone In 50 SecondsAIM Productions NV: www.aimproductions.bePuzzle game: steal your dream car from a garage by moving the other cars and trucks out of the way before the cops arrive.

FINALISTSBejeweled for Smartphone: www.astraware.com

WINNERPocket Mini GolfMomentum Games: www.momentumgames.comA 3D miniature (putt-putt) golf game. Three18-hole courses of increasing difficulty.

FINALISTLinks: www.jamdat.com

GAMES

COMMUNICATION

WINNEREclipse: First WaveAlien Invention: www.alieninvention.comA shoot-em-up action game that brings classic arcade shooter action to the Smartphone.

FINALISTSSkyForce: www.idreams.plSnails: www.pdamill.com

Best Smartphone Software

Smartphone & Pocket PC

Smartphone & Pocket PC

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UTILITIES

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WINNERCodeWallet Pro 2005 (SP)Developer One, Inc.: www.developerone.comConveniently manage passwords, banking info, online accounts, insurance policies, membership ids, pictures, and more.

FINALISTSeWallet 4.0 Professional: www.iliumsoft.comFlexWallet 2005: www.twopeaks.com

WINNERThe Core Pocket Media PlayerGabor Kovacs: betaplayer.corecodec.orgOpen-source media player supports AVI with DivX or XViD video, MP3 audio and more.

FINALISTSPocketTV Classic: www.pockettv.com Resco Photo Viewer: www.resco.net

WINNERLextionaryRevolutionary Software Front: www.revolution.cxDictionary with 138,880+ entries with a definition and sample usage for each entry.

FINALISTSBilingual Dictionaries for Windows Smartphone: www.beiks.com SlovoEd Dictionaries: www.penreader.com

WINNERFizz TravellerFizz Software Ltd: www.fizzsoftware.comProvides current weather and forecasts, daylight chart, distances, and international information for 230 cities.

FINALISTSWorldMate 2005 (SP): www.mobimate.com

WINNERClearVue SuiteWesttek: www.westtek.comViewer can open and view native MS Office97, 2000, or XP PowerPoint, Excel, Word, image or PDF files.

FINALISTMobipocket Reader: www.mobipocket.comRepliGo: www.cerience.com

WINNER1-CalcOmega One Software: www.omegaone.comAn easy-to-use calculator with full scientific calculator, unit converter, currency converter, and base converter capabilities.

FINALISTSALL-calculator v1.1: www.all-locations.com TipsByte Tip Calculator: www.stoutbytes.com

WINNERResco Explorer 2003 SmartphoneResco, Ltd.: www.resco.netAll the standard file and folder manipulation features that you need in a file explorer.

FINALISTSALL-explorer v2.6: www.all-locations.com Smart Explorer: www.binarys.com

WINNERSmartphoneNotesSyncData: www.syncdata.itAn application that can be used to view and edit your Outlook Notes on your Smartphone.

FINALISTPhatNotes: www.phatware.com

WINNERRemote DesktopSoft Agency LLC: www.pdautilities.comThis application allows you to control your desktop PC through your PPC/SP via the Internet using any connection, such as modem, wireless, or mobile phone.

FINALISTSPocketLANce: www.cresotech.com

WINNERPocket Controller-ProfessionalSOTI Inc.: www.soti.netAn application that lets you control and operate your PPC/SP from your desktop PC.

FINALISTSDockWare Pro: www.iliumsoft.comHomescreen Designer: www.ruttensoft.com SmartSS: www.louterrailloune.com

WINNERSprite Backup Premium EditionSprite: www.spritesoftware.comFunctionality of the standard edition, plus back up directly to your PC or network.

FINALISTSBattery Pack Pro: www.omegaone.com PHM Registry Editor: www.phm.lu/productsTweaks2K2 .NET: www.tweaks2k2.com

TEXT & REFERENCE

TRAVEL

MULTIMEDIA

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005SMARTPHONE

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005SMARTPHONE

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FINALISTSP Task Manager: www.binarys.com

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accurate route.

A tight race to determine the GPS Voice Guidance winner

Top GPS Navigation Systems for the Pocket PCIntro by Gary B. Garland, Esq.

The eight GPS titles which received first place votes

one choice. What follows is an alpha

Co-Pilot Live

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BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004GPS

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005GPS

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iGuidance

It’s ideal to have both options in one

appreciate the fact that I don’t have to

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Contributing Editor to Smartphone & Pocket

PC magazine. He is an Estate Planner with offices

in New York and New Jersey. He is also the admin-

istrator of www.gadgetaddict.com. Gary can be

reached by email, [email protected].

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004GPS

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005GPS

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idea where a street is located,

www.davesipaq.co )

TeleType GPS

I have never found one that has

of solutions worldwide.

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TomTom Navigator 5

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WINNERCoPilot LiveALK Technologies: www.alk.comTurn-by-turn voice directions. Automaticallyrecalculates your route if you go off course.

FINALISTSMapopolis: www.mapopolis.comNAVIGON MobileNavigator|5: www.navigon.comTomTom Mobile 5: www.tomtom.com

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WINNERGPS TunerMegalith - Gabor Tarnok: www.gpstuner.comA high-precision GPS measurement, mapping and geocaching tool for the Pocket PC.

FINALISTSBeeLineGPS: www.visualgps.net GPSdash2: gpsdash.com VITO Navigator II: www.vitotechnology.com

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WINNERPocket Streets 2005Microsoft: www.windowsmobile.comNow anyone can get realtime GPS and accurate handheld mapping on the go.

FINALISTSMemory-Map Navigator USA 250: www.memory-map.comOziExplorerCE: www.oziexplorer.com

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WINNERFranson GpsGateFranson: franson.bizRun multiple GPS applications w/single GPS.FINALISTSGPS PAD: www.handango.com VITO AstroNavigator: www.vitotechnology.com Destinator: www.destinatortechnologies.com iGuidance: www.inavcorp.com OnCourse Navigator 5: www.OnCourseNavigator.com TomTom Mobile 5: www.tomtom.com

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TomTom Mobile 5: www.tomtom.com

FINALISTSDestinator: www.destinatortechnologies.com iGuidance: www.inavcorp.com OnCourse Navigator 5: www.OnCourseNavigator.com

GPS Best Software Winners

OTHER POCKET PC WINNERS

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Acky’s XP Breakout

Agile Messenger

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eReaderwww.ereader.co

Fizz Traveller

how valuable this electronic travel

Laplink Everywhere

www.hardandsoftware.net

Microsoft Voice Command

Multiplayer ChampionshipPokerwww.realdice.co

NewsBreak

Steve Sande

The nominees, finalists, and winners of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine’s Best Software Awards were determined by our Board of Experts, a panel of over 80 members of the Windows Mobile community. Each of these individuals volunteered a considerable amount of time to nominate and judge productivity applications, games, utilities, and other Windows Mobile software titles. In addi-tion to their voting duties, we asked them to comment on the most useful and interesting software programs available for Windows Mobile devices. For the sake of brevity, we’ve selected a single comment for each program mentioned. At the end of the description we indicate whether the product works with the Pocket PC or Smartphone only, or with both devices.

For this issue, we asked the judges......

Favorite Software: Of all the products you tested, what was your personal favorite?

Expert Judges’ Favorite SoftwareExpert Judges’ Favorite Software

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004JUDGES’ FAVORITES

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005JUDGES’ FAVORITES

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SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004JUDGES’ FAVORITES

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005JUDGES’ FAVORITES

OpenNETCFSmart Device Frameworkwww.opennetcf.or

developer resource available for

of Windows Mobile enthusiasts.

t

PocketBiblewww.laridian.co

references available for it allow

and share the Word with people.

Matthew Miller

Pocket Informant

Pocket Mindmap

Andrew Scott

Spb Pocket Diarywww.spbsoftwarehouse.co

to have the current weather dis

Street Duel Underground Racing

Stuntcar Extreme

ThemeMaker

Wine Enthusiast Guidewww.landware.co

)

Achieve-IT

Agenda Fusion.

www.hardandsoftware.net

Arvale: Journey of Illusion

GPS Tuner

Most Interesting: Of all the products you tested, what was

the most interesting and pleasant discovery?

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SKTools

6

SmartUC Full

plete conversion options avail

Spb Finance

and the reports available in this

John Ohnstad

Stocks and Weather Today

Zuma

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004JUDGES’ FAVORITES

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005JUDGES’ FAVORITES

HandySwitcher

Inspiration for Pocket PCwww.inspiration.co

cepts and relationships. It has a

Andrew Scott

Mobile@ConnectorProfessional

create applications that access

terface is all Web driven. It also

ferent databases and can be ac

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Steve Sande

Riverland Screensaver

Calligrapher 8.0

CodeWallet Pro

Can’t live without: Which third party software application can you not live without?

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BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005JUDGES’ FAVORITES

accounts, Web sites I visit, and

www.worldofppc.co

Core Media Player

can throw at it.

Egress

account so I don’t have to read the

eWallet

Handmark Express

device at the touch of a button.

Mortplayer.e

PocketBreezewww.sbsh.net

www.davespda.co

RESCO File Explorerwww.resco.net

SmartFilter

court. I do not want to be avail

.co

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cations that I can’t live without,

plication I use.

TextMaker

Total Commander

www.polsoftware.co

uBook

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.NET COMPRESSION LIBRARIES/CONTROLS

.NET NETWORK LIBRARIES/CONTROLS

WINNERSapphire GZip UtilitySapphire Solutions: www.sapphire-solutions.co.ukUtility designed for eVB and VB.NET; allows an app to compress/uncompress any given file to/from a GZIP archive.

FINALISTSharpZipLib: www.icsharpcode.net

WINNEROpenNETCF Smart Device FrameworkOpenNETCF.org: www.opennetcf.orgApplication framework which enriches and extends the .NET Compact Framework, with new class libraries and controls.

FINALISTSVisual Developer Suite: www.labitweb.comWindowsMobile In The Hand: www.inthehand.com

WINNERIP*Works! .NET Compact Framework Edition/n software inc.: www.nsoftware.comA comprehensive suite of more than 40 components for Internet development.

FINALISTCommunication Controls:www.mooseworkssoftware.com

WINNERFranson GpsToolsFranson: franson.bizInclude GPS and mapping support in custom Windows and Pocket PC applications.

FINALISTGPS.NET Global Positioning SDK:www.gpsdotnet.com

WINNERGraph Control for the .Net Compact Framework and Desktop Windows FormsMooseworks: www.mooseworkssoftware.comGraphing features you need: Legends, Zooming, Date/Time, Logarithmic, Inverted axes, and more.FINALISTSLine/Bar/Pie Chart Control Collection:www.pocketpccontrols.comTeeChart .NET: www.steema.com

WINNERVisual Studio .NET with .NET CFMicrosoft Software: www.windowsmobile.comDevelopment suite for rapid development of applications for Microsoft Windows, the Web, and mobile devices.

FINALISTSAppForge Crossfire: www.appforge.comNS Basic/CE: www.nsbasic.com

WINNERSQL Server CEMicrosoft Software: www.windowsmobile.comA compact database for rapidly developing applications that extend enterprise data management capabilities to mobile devices.

FINALISTSQL Anywhere Studio: www.sybase.com

WINNERCFCOMOdyssey Software, Inc.: www.odysseysoftware.comEasily use COM objects and ActiveX controls in .NET Compact Framework-based applications.

FINALISTSADOCE In The Hand: www.inthehand.comPocketOutlook In The Hand: www.inthehand.comPrinterCE.NetCF: www.fieldsoftware.com

WINNERSmartGrid .NETResco, Ltd.: www.resco.netEasy-to-use Grid control supporting advanced graphics and data binding capabilities.

FINALISTRichInk: www.intelliprog.com

WINNERAdvancedList .NETResco, Ltd.: www.resco.netFlexible alternative for ListView and DataGrid controls; control displays list of data-connected rows.

FINALISTDocumentList In The Hand: www.inthehand.com

Best Developer SoftwareChris Forsberg ) and Bob Katayama

.NET USER INTERFACE LIST CONTROLS

.NET USER INTERFACE OTHER CONTROLS

.NET UTILITY LIBRARIES AND CONTROLS

DEVELOPER DATABASE

DEVELOPER TOOLS

.NET POSITIONING LIBRARIES & CONTROLS

.NET USER INTERFACE CHARTING CONTROLS

DEVELOPER UTILITIES

INSTALLATION AND DISTRIBUTION

NATIVE AUDIO LIBRARIES & CONTROLS

NATIVE GRAPHIC LIBRARIES & CONTROLS

NATIVE UTILITY LIBRARIES & CONTROLS

WINNEREntrek ToolboxEntrek Software, Inc.: www.entrek.comTools to detect common runtime errors as well as analyze and fine-tune application software.

FINALISTPocket Help: www.e-pocketsetup.com

WINNERInstallShield XInstallShield Software: www.installshield.comSupports latest devices; new features such as Visual Studio .NET integration with .NET Compact Framework and a Mobile Device View.

FINALISTe-PocketSetup: www.e-pocketsetup.com

WINNERFMODFmod: www.fmod.orgAWaveCE: www.spritehand.comHekkus Sound System: www.shlzero.com

WINNERGapiDrawDevelant Technologies: www.develant.comA cross-platform 2D graphics library for Windows Mobile, Palm, and Symbian devices.

FINALISTPocketGL: pierrel5.free.fr

WINNERIP*Works! ActiveX Edition for Pocket PC/n software inc.: www.nsoftware.comActiveX Controls optimized for Internet. Smaller, faster, no dependencies on external libraries.

FINALISTSKiosk Engine: www.spbsoftwarehouse.comPrinterCE SDK: www.fieldsoftware.com

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005DEVELOPER

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005DEVELOPER

.NET DEVELOPER PACKAGES

SMARTPHONE .NET DEVELOPER PACKAGES

WINNEROpenNETCF Smart Device FrameworkOpenNETCF.org: www.opennetcf.orgApp framework enriches/extends the .NET Compact Framework, with new class libraries and controls.FINALISTSapphire Utility Suite: www.sapphire-solutions.co.uk

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SMARTPHONE .NET NETWORK LIBRARIES/CONTROLS

.NET NETWORK LIBRARIES/CONTROLS

WINNERIP*Works! .NET Compact Framework Edition/n software inc.: www.nsoftware.comSuite of 40+ components for Internet development.

FINALISTSapphire Mail Utility: www.sapphire-solutions.co.uk

WINNERAdvancedList .NETResco, Ltd.: www.resco.netFlexible alternative for ListView and DataGrid controls; displays list of data-connected rows.

FINALISTSmartGrid .NET: www.resco.net

WINNERIP*Works! .NET Compact Framework Edition/n software inc.: www.nsoftware.comSuite of 40+ components for Internet development.

FINALISTCommunication Controls:www.mooseworkssoftware.com

WINNERPocketOutlook In The HandIn The Hand: www.inthehand.comFull read/write access to Appointments, Contacts, Tasks features of Pocket Outlook through POOM API.

FINALISTSGPS.NET Global Positioning SDK: www.gpsdotnet.comSapphire GZip Utility: www.sapphire-solutions.co.uk

WINNERVisual Studio .NET with .NET CFMicrosoft Software: www.windowsmobile.comDevelopment suite for rapid development of applications for Microsoft Windows, the Web, and mobile devices.

FINALISTeMbedded Visual C++: www.windowsmobile.com

SMARTPHONE .NET UTILITY LIBRARIES/CONTROLS

SMARTPHONE DEVELOPER TOOLS & UTILITIES

SMARTPHONE .NET USER INTERFACE CONTROLS

WINNERe-PocketSetupe-PocketSetup.com: www.e-pocketsetup.com

FINALISTEzSetup: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com

SMARTPHONE INSTALLATION & DISTRIBUTION

SMARTPHONE NATIVE LIBRARIES/CONTROLS

WINNERGapiDrawDevelant Technologies: www.develant.comA cross-platform 2D graphics library for Windows Mobile, Palm, and Symbian devices.

FINALISTDieselEngine: www.3darts.fi/mobile/de.htm

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005DEVELOPER

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005DEVELOPER

SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE

Past Winners

hundreds of products.

The 2005 Outstanding Achievement Award Goes To….moderators and all those who help other users at our PocketPCmag.

com online forums

these posts.

Diane Dumas

fortunate to have Bob Katayama www.technobrains.co

David HettelWerner Ruotsalainen

Smartphone& Pocket PC

Shawna Kelly John Ottini, Richard Hawley,cmonex Perry Esposito

helpers such as Caleb Schmerge, Tim Branyen Sooner Al Randy StairsAirbrushed, Handheld user2, Jack Turner Frank Garcia

Gary Garland Allen Gall.

2005 Outstanding Achievement Awards:PocketPCmag.com Forum moderators

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BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2004POCKET PC

BEST SOFTWARE AWARDS 2005POCKET PC

Tari Akpodiete www.PocketRocketFX.com 5+ years mobile computing experience

Bruce Allgire Mobile Technology Subject Matter Expert

Heather Arrington www.risenworld.com PDA Software Expert

Lutz Bendlin www.pocketgpsworld.com North America rep for pocketgpsworld.com

Rob Borek www.pocketpcvision.com Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices

William Bressette www.8inchfloppy.net Use PPC and GPS Daily at work and play

Chris Brunskill www.modaco.com Microsoft MVP in Mobile Devices

David Ciccone www.davesipaq.com Webmaster, Founder Dave’s iPAQ

Giorgio Cifani www.cifani.it Active since day 1 of Windows CE, back in 1997

Nathan Clevenger www.mobiliam.com Chief Software Architect at Mobiliam

Matt Coddington www.pocketpclouisville.com Editor, Pocket PC Louisville

David Conger www.davespda.com davespda.com, MVP, and a BS in Computer Science

Jack Cook www.davesipaq.com Dedicated to the Pocket PC Community

Chris De Herrera www.pocketpcfaq.com Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, Founder Pocket PC FAQ

Helio Diamant www.pocketpcfreak.com Webmaster, Founder Israeli pocketpcfreak, MVP

Rachel Eichen www.aximsite.com Aximsite News Correspondent and Reviewer

Tomer Eisner www.orange.co.il Mobile enterprise business development for Orange

Andreas Erle www.worldofppc.com Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices

Joel Evans www.geek.com Founder and Chief Geek of Geek.com

Andrew Farkas Enterprise expert

Clinton Fitch III www.clintonfitch.com Owner/Editor of Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com

Reynold Flores www.mobilegadgetnews.com Microsoft MVP, Windows - Mobile Devices

Christian Forsberg www.businessanyplace.net/ Enterprise Mobile Developer

Mauricio Freitas www.geekzone.co.nz Editor at geekzone.co.nz and Microsoft MVP

Lisa Gade www.MobileTechReview.com Editor in Chief of MobileTechReview.com

Allen Gall www.pocketpcmag.com 5 years Pocket PC gaming experience; Games Editor

Gary Garland www.gadgetaddict.com GPS Expert

Dan Goh PPC gamer for the over past 4 years

Richard Grier www.hardandsoftware.net Software and hardware consultant, author, MVP

Carlo Guerrero www.theunwired.net Microsoft MVP for Mobile Devices

Ed Hansberry www.pocketpcthoughts.com Expert contributor

Dan Hanttula www.semperaptus.com Pocket PC expert extraordinaire

Franz Haslbeck www.pocketpc-muenchen.de Leader in German speaking Pocket PC community

David Hettel www.pocketpcmag.com Forum moderater, pocketpcmag.com

Tim Hillebrand www.pocketpcmag.com Contributing Editor, this magazine; judge since 2003

Steven Hughes www.bostonpocketpc.com Microsoft MVP, News & Reviews Editor

John Hung Judge four years

Brad Isaac www.pocketpcaddict.com Editor, PocketPCAddict.com

Alex Januschewsky www.pocketpc-salzburg.at Leader in German speaking Pocket PC community

Bob Katayama www.technobrains.com Windows Mobile and Desktop Developer

Shawna Kelly www.artzest.com Mobile MVP, writer, GPS guru.

James Kendrick www.jkontherun.com WM device user since they all had keyboards

Matt Kitchen www.mozongoware.com Runs Mozongoware.com, PPC software reviews

Chris Leckness www.aximsite.com Owner/Editor of Aximsite.com and iPaqHQ.com

Robert Levy blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile Windows Mobile evangelist at Microsoft

Scott Logsdon www.pocketnow.com Experienced Pocket PC product reviewer

Don McDougall Ist PPC was a Zaurus 3000 - a power user

Frank McPherson www.pocketpchow2.com Author of How To Do Everything With Your Pocket PC

Matthew Miller www.pdageek.com Reviews for Geek.com and blog on palmsolo.com

Geoffrey Moehl Expert, judge for four years

Paul O’Brien www.MoDaCo.com Founder of MoDaCo

John Ohnstad www.pocketanywhere.com Writer, expert CRM and handheld devices

Scott Oyer www.pdablast.com Founder & Managing Editor of PDABlast.com

Eric Pankoke www.polsoftware.com Developer, Reviewer, and Beta Tester

Allan Boegild Pedersen www.pda-faq.com Worked with platform since 1998, owner pda-faq.com

Marc Pell www.MSMobileNews.com Owner of www.MSMobileNews.com

Raj Pillai www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices

Werner Ruotsalainen www.winmobiletech.com Has been using WindowsCE PDA’s since 1997

Steve Sande www.gizmoranch.com I’ve been writing about PDAs since 1994

Stephan Schmidt www.smartphone-web.com MVP & founder of www.smartphone-web.com

Markus Schweiger www.pocket-expert.de Judge four years, MVP

Andrew Scott www.encompassmim.com Long term Windows CE user and 3rd year as a judge

David Shier www.BluetoothNews.com Windows Mobile MVP

Owen Smith www.msmobilenews.com designed and setup msmobilenews.com

Don Sorcinelli www.bostonpocketpc.com Windows Mobile Developer, Writer and Presenter

Thomas Stamulis www.truenorthgroupllc.com Avid Pocket PC user , pushes applications to their limit

Matt Stein www.pocketgear.com Windows Mobile Developer Relations for Motricity

Myron Swartz User of pda’s & GPS for over 6 years

Russ Terrell www.mozongoware.com Has written 25+ reviews for www.Mozongoware.com

Don Tolson www.pocketpcthoughts.com Reviewer for Pocket PC Thoughts

Ziad Traboulsi www.mobi-mania.com Senior Editor : Mobi-Mania ; PDA User since early 90s

Remzi Semsettin Turer www.mail2web.com I am a power user of mobile devices

Jim Turner www.angelicthemes.co.uk PPC Power user & all round gadget freak

Joshua Villines Technology and Gaming Journalist for 10 years

Darius Wey www.pocketpcthoughts.com Contributing Editor - Pocket PC Thoughts

Ted Whitely www.ipaqhq.com Review Administrator/Coordinator

Norman Wilson http://normanjwilson.ca 20 years of Mobile Computing

Edward Zabrek www.pocketpcmag.com Medical Editor, Smartphone & Pocket PC mag

Amy Zunk www.pocketanywhere.com Managing Editor for Pocket Anywhere Magazine

2005 Smartphone & Pocket PCBoard of Experts

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Touch clip-on headset alerts you when you have a call!

Socket’s affordable SDIO card barcode scanner makes data collection simple!

Anycom folding Bluetooth wireless stereo headphones that double as a phone headset.

6i Isolator Earphones: Less noise and more music for the mobile device audiophile.

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Teletype Bluetooth GPS receiver provides up to 20 hours of continuous GPS use!

HP’s Bluetooth Stereo Headphones have the sound quality of wired headphones.

The Bluespoon AX headset is cute as a bug: very small and affordable.

The Stowaway Travel Mouse works with most Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PCs.

JAVOSync sync/charging cables put the “mobile” in mobile devices.

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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP,MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

(Required by Title 39 U.S.C. 3526)1. Title of Publication: Pocket PC 2. Publication no.: 1528-54563. Date of filing: October 1, 20054. Issue frequency: Bi-monthly plus 1 bonus issue in late fall/early winter 5. No. of issues published annually: 76. Annual subscription price: $19.957. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 110 North Court,

Fairfield, Iowa 52556-2811 8. Complete mailing address of the headquarters of general business office of the

publisher: 110 North Court, Fairfield, Iowa 52556-28119. Full names and complete mailing addresses of publisher, editor and managing

editor: Publisher & Editor, Hal Goldstein, 110 North Court, Fairfield, Iowa 52556-2811. Managing Editor, Richard Hall, 110 North Court, Fairfield, Iowa 52556-2811

10. Owners: Thaddeus Computing Inc, 110 North Court, Fairfield, Iowa 52556-2811; Hal & Rita Goldstein, P.O. Box 910, Fairfield, Iowa 52556

13. Publication name: Pocket PC14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: November 2005.

15. Extent and Nature of Circulationa. Total No. Copies (Net Press Run) . . . . . . . . . . . . 137,462 124,630b. Paid And/Or Requested Circulation (1) Paid and or requested Mail Subscriptions (includes Advertisers’ Proof Copies/ Exchange Copies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,442 23,787 (3) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors and counter sales (not mailed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107,466 93,809c. Total Paid And/Or Requested Circulation

(Sum of 15b(1) and 15b(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,908 117,596d. Free Distribution By Mail (Samples,

Complimentary And Other Free Copies) . . . . . . . . . . .468 697e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail

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(15c/15g x 100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98% 94%16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the Buyer’s Guide 2006

issue of this publication.17. Signed, Hal Goldstein, Publisher. October 1, 2005.

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Preceding 12 Months

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i.Tech Bluetooth Virtual Keyboardwww.proporta.co

Leadtek GPS 9537 GPS Bluetooth Receiver

Logitech Mobile FreedomBluetooth Headset

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Mobile Crossing Bluetooth GPS

curate positions.

Motorola Bluetooth Headset (HS850)

Piel Frama cases

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Matthew Miller

Rhinoskin Cases

Seagate 5 GB CF II Microdrive

should be available soon.

SanDisk 1 GB SD card

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with real leather.

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Favorite Accessories: Ask the Experts

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ADAPTERSHP iPAQ hw6500 Series Lil Sync Pro lRetracting Sync cable with an added USB strain-relief connector, a more robust retracting mechanism, and a stronger cable. $19.99PocketPCTechs.comwww.pocketpctechs.com

Lil’ Sync Pro Retractable Cable lThey extend from 4” up to 35”, weigh only a couple of ounces and will sync and charge your unit. $19.99PocketPCTechs.comwww.pocketpctechs.com

Positioning Solutions GPS Cables l uCables to connect GPS units to various handhelds. $19.99Positioning Solutionswww.positioningsolutions.com

Samsung SCH-i730 Lil Sync Pro lA retractable Sync cable with added USB connector strain relief, a robust retracting mechanism and a stronger cable. $19.99PocketPCTechs.comwww.pocketpctechs.com

CASESActive Case lThis PDA case allows for easy viewing of your calendar and contacts while protecting your handheld. $23.95Boxwave Corporationwww.boxwave.com

OtterBox 1900 l nRuggedized handheld computer case allows users to take their mobile de-vices anywhere. $99.95Otter Products, LLCwww.otterbox.com

OtterBox 3600 Interactive case protects PDAs and al-lows use of device while it’s encased.

$99.99Otter Products, LLCwww.otterbox.com

Axim X5 Expandable Hot Sync Flip Case lExpandable leather Dell Axim X5 PDA case can hot-sync the unit in the desk-top cradle. $29.99Pacific Designwww.pacificdesign.com

Cases from Cases.com l nOffers a wide range of leather and hard cases for HP iPaq, Dell Axim, Toshiba Pocket PCs, and Palm PDAs. $5 - $54ALURON, INC.; www.cases.com

Dell Axim X50 Aluminum Case l nHard case protection for your Axim X50. $25.99DSI; www.dsi-store.com

Exotic Leather PDA Cases l nA range of premium quality cowhide and exotic leather PDA and Smart-phone cases, each with a lifetime guarantee. $50 - $225nSignia; www.n-signia.com

Inno Pocket Metal Case-Imate lAn anodized aluminum case tightly encloses the PDA; it’ll protect your handheld from wear and tear. $29.99Convergent Technologywww.convergentech.com

InnoPocket Magnesium Case for iPAQ hx4700 l n

An ultra-light-weight and strong mag-nesium hard Case for HP’s newly-re-leased iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC. $39.90InnoPocket; www.innopocket.com

InnoPocket Metal Deluxe Case Series lMade from 100% anodized aircraft grade aluminum. Available for most Pocket PCs $29.90-$34.90InnoPocket; www.innopocket.com

iPAQ 21/24/27 Series Aluminum Case l nHard case protection for your iPAQ. $25.99DSI; www.dsi-store.com

iPorter xSD l n uAn SD, MMC, xD, Mem-Stick Duo, RS MMC, portable card case that can hold up to 3 cards at once. $5 (sold as a two pack for $9.95)ePorter, Inc.; www.eporterinc.com

JAVO LeatherCase l nA leather case that protects your de-vice with style and functionality in mind. $34.95JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

JAVOSkin Skin Case lAbsorbs daily bumps and vibration to protect your Pocket PC when travel-ling. $28.95JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

JAVOSkin Skin Case Special Bundle Deal lA bundle for the O2 XDA II / Qtek 2020 / T-Mobile MDA II / iMate Phone; in-cludes JAVOSkin, JAVOScreen & JAVO-Sync. $43.88JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

Sena leather case for iPAQ series lLeather case designed for HP iPAQ 6315, 4100, 1700 Pocket PC. $39.99 - $44.99Sena Cases; www.senacases.com

SmarterCase l nA steel hinged case, wrapped in your choice of a variety of covering materi-als, from fabrics to leather. $19.99SmarterCase; www.smartercase.com

Vaja HP01 for HP iPAQ hx4700 l nNew VAJA HP01 - Flip Top Case for HP iPAQ hx 4700-gives access to all func-tions, includes new snap system. $74Vaja Cases; www.vajacases.com

MISCELLANEOUSETY•COM headset Combines noise-isolating earphone and noise-rejecting directional mi-crophone technologies to produce this headset. $139Pacific Designwww.pacificdesign.com

Seidio 2 in 1 Retractable Adapter Headset lAdapter Headset now features a re-tractable cable. $34.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

JAVOeBuds (2.5mm) lRetractable stereo earbuds. $18.95JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

Magnifico Plus l nA versatile, compact, ergonomic mag-nifying lens attached to a clam shell that wraps around your handheld. $49.99Office On The GoGowww.officeonthegogo.com

Mapopolis GPS Kit for iPaq 3800 & Later lNavigate with spoken directions with your iPaq handheld. $249.99Positioning Solutionswww.positioningsolutions.com

Martin Fields Retractable Cable lUSB Hotsync Recharge cable to hot-sync and recharge your PDA with a laptop or desktop PC, without using the cradle. $12.99Martin Fields; www.martinfields.com

Rechargeable Portable Charger l nPortable rechargeable Power Supply for cellular phones - PDA - DSC camera - CD Player - Phones. $49.99Convergent Technologywww.convergentech.com

Seidio 2 in 1 Over-the-Ear Retractable Headset lLightweight, flexible ear hooks that fit comfortably over your ear in a secure manner. $37.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

PROTECTION ANDMAINTENANCE

Cleartouch Screen Protector lnA screen protector which offers en-hanced input recognition, durability, clarity, antiglare, and dust repellence. $14.95Boxwave Corporationwww.boxwave.com

HP iPAQ hw6500 Series WriteSHIELD AG & C2 Screen Protector lWriteSHIELD Premium Screen Protec-tor $26.99-36.99PocketPCTechs.comwww.pocketpctechs.com

KEYBOARD SKINS nMade to keep ash and water-spray from damaging Handheld PCs used at fire scenes. $16.95 to $24.95Fire-Rescue Products, Interantionalwww.image911.com

NuShield PDA Screen Protector ln uScreen Protectors; clear, non-adhe-sive protection for PDA touch screens. $11.99 and upNuShield, Inc.; www.nushield.com

Samsung SCH-i730 WriteSHIELDAG & C2 Screen Protectors lProtect your Pocket PC’s screen from scratches with these premium screen protectors: choice of clear or anti-glare. $26.99-36.99PocketPCTechs.com; www.pocket-pctechs.com

Seidio Locking Swivel Clip Holster for Audiovox lSwivel Clip Holster lets you wear de-vice horizontally or vertically while the screen stays protected. $28.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

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Seidio Locking Swivel Clip Holster for iMate Jam lSwivel Clip Holster lets you wear your device horizontally or verticall, keep-ing the screen protected. $28.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

WriteSHIELD C2 Screen Protectors l nA thin, durable crystal-clear screen protector with a glossy finish that pro-tects your screen and eliminates 99% of UV. $26.99PocketPCTechs.comwww.pocketpctechs.com

STYLUSTrueTip Pen Cap Stylus l nTurn your disposable pen or pencil into a stylus! $9.99TrueTip, LLC; www.truetip.com

VEHICLE MOUNTS

Arkon GPS Powered PDA Mounts lPowered PDA mounts that is “GPS-Ready” and can easily be connected to most Bluetooth or Serial GPS receivers. $59.95Arkon Resources, Inc.www.arkon.com

G2500 Car Kit for iPAQ lCar Kit for the iPAQ hx4700/5100/5400/5500/6315 featuring a slide iPAQ mount. $69.95-$129.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

Mobile PDA Cradle lMobile PDA Cradle to charge the PDA and connect a GPS Receiver. $VariesCarcomm International BVwww.carcomm.nl

Powered GPS PDA Mounts lArkon’s Powered GPS Mounts feature an integrated GPS receiver, built-in amplified speaker, and volume control knob. $VariesArkon Resources, Inc.www.arkon.com

Seidio G2100M Car Kit for iMate Jam / XDA II Mini lHands-free car kit, and doubles as a GPS car kit; for the iMate Jam /XDA II Mini. $89.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

Seidio G2500S Car Kit for Dell Axim X50/X50V lCar Kit lets the user to drive in com-plete comfort. $79.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

Seidio G2100M Car Kit for iMate SP3 lUltimate car mount for your in-car GPS

solution; for iMate SP3/ Orange SPV-C500/ Qtek8010/ Dopod-565/TSM-520. $89.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

Seidio G2100S Car Kit for iMate Jam/XDA II Mini lThis car kit can securely hold and charge your iMate Jam / XDA II Mini. $49.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

Seidio G2500M Car Kit for iMate Jam / XDA II Mini lHandsfree car kit, and doubles as a MP3/GPS car kit; for the iMate Jam/ XDA II Mini. $129.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

Seidio G2500M Car Kit for iMate SP3 lHandsfree car kit; doubles as a MP3/GPS car kit; for iMate SP3/ Orange SPV-C500/ Qtek8010/ Dopod-565/ TSM-520. $129.95Seidio, Inc.; www.seidioonline.com

CELLULAR PHONECONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY CABLESPocketPC Wireless Internet Cables l n uHandheld-to-mobile-phone data con-nectivity cable; connect a PDA to the wireless web. $39.95Gomadic Corp.; www.gomadic.com

LAN CARDS

WIRELESS LAN CARDSCompact Flash WiFi - 802.11b l nThis WiFi, 802.11b CF card has 128 bit encryption and automatic date rate scaling to provide maximum through-put. $59.99Convergent Technologywww.convergentech.com

PERIPHERALS

CRADLES AND CABLESminiSync lAn ultra-portable cable that simulta-neously charges and synchronizes your handheld, just like the cradle. $14.95Boxwave Corporationwww.boxwave.com

GPS DEVICES16-channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver l n uA powerful 16-channel Bluetooth GPS offers 20 hours of continuous use. $159TeleType; www.teletype.com

Arkon Bluetooth GPS Receiver lGPS receiver that is capable of acquir-ing satellite signals even in challeng-ing situations. $149.95Arkon Resources, Inc.www.arkon.com

Bluetooth GPS l nEnhanced accuracy and reliabil-ity WAAS-capable Bluetooth GPS. $229.99Mobile Crossing, Inc.www.mobilecrossing.com

Deluo Bluetooth GPS l nu

GPS Bluetooth unit based on the SiRF Star II chipset; it has 12 parallel satel-lite-tracking and NMEA compatibility. $154.90Deluo Electronicswww.deluoelectronics.com

Deluo Universal GPS l nu

GPS unit is NMEA compatible; can be used with virtually any mapping soft-ware. $79.90Deluo Electronicswww.deluoelectronics.com

GlobalSat BT-338 l uA high performance GPS with SiRF III chipset features 20 channels all-in-view tracking provides unparallen performance. $179.99Semsons & Co. Inc.www.semsons.com

Globalsat BT-338 SiRF star III Bluetooth GPS Receiver lSiRF Star 3-based Bluetooth GPS from with 20-channel satellites, greater sensitivity, faster time to first fix (TTFF). $149.95buyGPSnow, LLC.www.buyGPSnow.com

GPS 4420 lSimple and easy way to add GPS functionality to a Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC. $319.95Navman USA; www.navman.com

GPSlim236 Wireless GPS Receiver l n uGPS receiver based on the high-sensi-tivity SiRFstarIII chip set, which deliv-ers superior receiving ability. $169Practical Solutions; www.ps-gps.com

GR-213 GMouse GPS SiRFstarIII ln uGPS Mouse offers GPS for your mobile device; built on the SiRFstarIII chipset. $125Practical Solutions; www.ps-gps.com

i.Trek 16 channel BT GPS l nu

A 16 channel Bluetooth GPS receiver designed for urban canyon envi-ronments or treks beneath foliage. $129.99Semsons & Co. Inc.www.semsons.com

i.Trek CF GPS Ultra l uGPS receiver based on the SiRF Xtrac

V2 technology, adding extra sensitiv-ity: gets a fix under difficult condi-tions. $89.99Semsons & Co. Inc.www.semsons.com

PrymeNav bundle with Fortuna Pocket XTrack lA turn-by-turn navigation software with voice directions, plus a CF-card based GPS Receiver. $299Pryme Advance Corporationwww.prymenav.com

PrymeNav bundled with Fortuna GPSmart BT lPrymeNav Turn-By-Turn GPS Naviga-tion software bundled with Fortuna GPSmart BT (Bluetooth) Navigator. $319Pryme Advance Corporationwww.prymenav.com

PrymeNav bundled with Fortuna U2 Smart Antenna l uA turn-by-turn navigation software with voice directions plus the Fortuna U2 Smart Antenna. $189Pryme Advance Corporationwww.prymenav.com

PrymeNav Clip-On Bluetooth Bundle lA Fortuna Clip-On Bluetooth GPS Re-ceiver bundled with PrymeNav Turn-By-Turn GPS Navigation software. $299Pryme Advance Corporationwww.prymenav.com

SDIO GPS Receiver lAn SDIO card slot GPS Receiver which works with SpaceMachine PocketMap Navigator and Teletype GPS sofware. $139.99Convergent Technologywww.convergentech.com

Solarius Bluetooth GPS l uSolar-powered Bluetooth-equipped high-performance GPS receiver has an integrated solar panel. $149.99Semsons & Co. Inc.www.semsons.com

TDS TerraGuide lA full-featured navigation package that displays digital topographic maps and nautical charts. $1799.Tripod Data Systemswww.tdsway.com

WayPoint 100 National Edition l uAffordable GPS Pocket PC, with com-plete U.S. maps and real-time traffic and weather, plus navigation soft-ware. $584.99Mobile Crossing, Inc.www.mobilecrossing.com

WayPoint 200 National Edition l uA Windows Mobile Pocket PC plus powerful GPS and complete U.S. maps and real-time traffic and weather. $719.99Mobile Crossing, Inc.www.mobilecrossing.com

WayPoint 200 Regional Edition l uA GPS-equipped Pocket PC with maps for your home region and navigation software. $674.99Mobile Crossing, Inc.www.mobilecrossing.com

KEYBOARDBluetooth Stowaway JAVO Keyboard l n uA small, foldable Bluetooth keyboard featuring a full-sized QWERTY key-board complete with arrow keys. $125.50JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

Freedom Keyboard lFull five-row, 64-key Bluetooth key-board pairs with your mobile device, offering easy, convenient text entry. $99Freedom Input, USAwww.freedominput.com

FrogPad l n uA one-handed, ergonomic keyboard that is 1/5th the size of a traditional keyboard. $175FrogPad; www.frogpad.com

Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard lBluetooth keyboard that supports nearly all BT-enabled Pocket PCs and Smartphones. $149.99Think Outside, Inc.www.thinkoutside.com

MISCELLANEOUSPERIPHERALS

TiltCONTROL lSmall accessory attaches to a Pocket PC or SmartPhone; detects the precise angle the device is being held at. $49ECER Technology; www.ecertech.com

POWER

Battery Adapter for miniSync lAllows you to charge your handheld using standard AA batteries. $19.50Boxwave Corporationwww.boxwave.com

Bluetooth Car Charger l uThis Bluetooth Car Charger also adds Bluetooth capability to serial mouse GPS or Garmin eTrex GPS receiver. $69.99Semsons & Co. Inc.www.semsons.com

Car Charger lA new car charger developed specifi-cally for power-hungry devices; pro-vides a full 1 Amp output. $UnknownBoxwave Corporationwww.boxwave.com

Car Charger for JAVOSync lCharges your mobile device via a car’s cigarette lighter. $9.95JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

Car Charger for miniSync lFor use with your car’s cigarette lighter

New Hardware Accessories for 2005

ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES

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New Hardware Accessories for 2005to rapidly charge your handheld de-vice. $9.95Boxwave Corporationwww.boxwave.com

iMATE PDA2k/O2 XDA IIs/Qtek 9090 Series Hi-Capacity Battery lA Hi-Capacity 2400 mAH Li-ION Poly-mer Battery for the iMATE PDA2k/O2 XDA IIs/Qtek 9090 Series. $89PocketPCTechs.comwww.pocketpctechs.com

Wall Charger for miniSync lA convenient travel charger for your handheld that’s also equipped with surge protection for added safety. $14.95Boxwave Corporation

www.boxwave.com

Wall Travel Charger for JAVOSync lA portable USB travel charger for your mobile device. $13.95JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

Wall Travel Charger for JAVOSync with UK adaptor lA portable wall USB travel charger for your mobile device. $15.50JAVOedge; www.javoedge.com

STORAGE

COMPACTFLASH DRIVESHitachi Microdrive l nA microdrive that uses a CompactFlash

Type II slot, available in 6GB, 4GB, 3GB, capacities. $147-$294Hitachi; www.hitachigst.comIA DS

SECURE DIGITAL CARDSPretec SecureDigital Card l n

uPretec high quality, high reliability SD Cards, available in sizes ranging from 256MB to 4GB. $VariesPretec Electronics Corpwww.pretec.com

WIRELESSCONNECTIVITY

BLUETOOTH ACCESS POINTSBluetooth Gamepad l

Foldable bluetooth gamepad with arrow keys (8-way) and 6 custom bot-toms; pairs with Bluetooth-equipped devices. $69Chainpus Technologywww.chainpus.com

SD WLAN lA CE certified and smallest SDIO 802.11b Wireless LAN card. $79.99Pretec Electronics Corpwww.pretec.com

BLUETOOTH HEADSETSBluetooth Stereo Headset BSH-100 lThis compact folding wireless stereo headphones/headset combo performs double duty. $97.95

Anycom; www.anycom.com

Jabra Bluetooth Headset BT250 lAllows full utilization of BlueTooth in your Mobile Phone or integrated / Bluetooth PDA such as the i-mate. $95.99Convergent Technologywww.convergentech.com

Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset l n uA Bluetooth headset designed for minimal weight, more comfort, and reduced noise interference. $69.99Logitech, Inc.; www.logitech.com

ASUS Accessories www.asus.co ) de

reseller. A list of online resellers is found on this Web

).

AT&T Wireless Accessories (now part of Cingular—see below)

Audiovox/UTStarcom Accessories

)

Cingular Accessories

).

Dell Accessories

),

E-TEN Accessories

).

Garmin Accessories

co ) and select the particular device to see available accessories.

Hewlett-Packard iPAQ Accessories

i-Mate Accessories

Mio Accessories

).

Motorola Accessories

Accessories from Pocket PC and Smartphone Manufacturers and Vendors

H).

A u d i o vox / U T S t a r c o m offers these earphones for their devices.

External keyboard for the Axim X3 and X30 series Pocket PC by Dell.

HP Offers Bluetooth stereo headphones for selected HP models equipped with Bluetooth.

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accessories.

Orange Accessories

Samsung Accessories

),

SprintPCS Accessories

www.

p

T-Mobile Accessories

the available accessories.

Toshiba Accessories

o

a list of the available accessories.

Verizon Wireless Accessories

www.

available accessories.

Other Places to Look for AccessoriesIf you have a Windows Mobile device from a vendor that

isn’t listed here (especially one of the devices available

only in Europe or Asia), first try going to the Web site of the

vendor to find available accessories. You can also check out

MobilePlanet (www.mobileplanet.com), Moft-

ware (www.fommy.com), DSI (www.dsi-store.com),

and Pocket PC Techs (www.pocketpctechs.com);

they carry a variety of accessories for a multitude of

brands.

Accessories From Pocket PC and Smartphone Manufacturers and Vendors

ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES

How Can We HELP You?

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p).

Pocket PC Sites

General information

Microsoft’s Windows Mobile sitee

point for new users.

Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine online )contains archives of Smartphone & Pocket PC

cations. It has a searchable Encyclopedia of Software and Accessoriesp) and a Buyer’s Guide

News sites

Pocket PC Thoughts ) posts news up

Brighthand

Commercial downloads

Handango

PocketGea

Your Guide to Some of the Most Useful Pocket PC and Smartphone Web Sitesby Jim Karpen

Jim Karpen, Ph.D., is on faculty at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa. He has

been interested in the revolutionary consequences of computer technology ever since writing his

Ph.D. dissertation–a study of the “digitized word” that anticipated the Internet revolution. He has

been writing regularly about the Internet since 1994. His Web site, www.jimkarpen.com, con-

tains selected Internet columns written monthly for the Iowa Source magazine. Contact Jim at

[email protected].

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Freeware downloads

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FreewarePPC.com

Hardware and accessories

MobilePlanet

Reviews

at these sites.

Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine online )

PDAReviewSpot.com www.pdareviewspot.co ) focuses on the de

PocketNow.com

reviews.

Mozongoware software reviews.

The Gadgeteer

Support

Your Guide to Some of the Most Useful Pocket PC and Smartphone Web Sites

WEB SITES

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Your Guide to Some of the Most Useful Pocket PC and Smartphone Web Sites

Microsoft’s Windows Mobile Support

AximSite ( )

Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine (www.)

answer users’ questions.

Themes

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EvMo

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General SitesMicrosoft’s Windows Mobile site www.

) is also an

CoolSmartPhone

helpful articles and reviews, and hundreds of downloads.

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Your Guide to Some of the Most Useful Pocket PC and Smartphone Web Sites

MoDaCo

News Smartphone Thoughts

), a sister site of the popular

MS Mobiles ) does an

ware releases.

ShoppingSmartphone.Net ) has

accessories.

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We offer select repair service on HP Jornada 720/728 and 680/690 handhelds, as well as replacement batteries, adapters, cases, and sync cables.

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Wcan access and interact with core enterprise databases.

in this section on how to select a Windows Mobile device and how

Editor’s Note

Duncan H. BrownEditorSmartphone & Pocket PC Enterprise Solutions

Enterprise Solutions

created helpful tools for Windows Mobile developers.

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96 Pros and Cons: Ruggedized/Vertical Niche Windows Mobile

Devices

enterprise need and are used

doors, and in places where an

98 Pros and Cons: Handheld PCs

OS and software built into the

better for particular needs.

100 Custom Software for Your Enterprise

101 Custom Windows Mobile Developer List

101 Enterprise, Professional, and Developer Software

Windows Mobile devices.

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In order to select a Windows Mobile device

What type of user are you?

How do you plan to use your Pocket PC?

• Personal Information Management (PIM).

even thousands.

wireless access to content.

Which Windows Mobile Device Should I Buy?A guide to selecting the Pocket PC or Smartphone that meets your needs

by Don Sorcinelli

Don Sorcinelli has been involved with planning, devel-

oping and deploying enterprise applications for over

15 years. His involvement in these processes expanded

to include the PDA platforms in the late 1990s. Don has

also provided training and mentoring on numerous top-

ics pertaining to enterprise planning and deployment. He

regularly presents on Pocket PC topics at both regional

and national Pocket PC and PDA meetings and confer-

ences. Don is Co-Manager of the Boston/New England Pocket PC User Group,

and Webmaster of BostonPocketPC.com (www.bostonpocketpc.com). He can

be contacted at [email protected].

Fig. 2: Typical Windows Mobile usage.

Fig. 3: A “Laundry List” of device needs.

My List of Pocket PC NeedsPIMeBooksMusicGamesE-Mail via Internet and Wi-Fi

Fig. 1: The overall decision process

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Deciding On Cellular Functionality

Pocket PC Phone Edition device

also has a cellular radio built in and can there

voice and data). 2. A Smartphone is a device that has the

Understanding Windows Mobile hardware

phone is no different. An educated purchas

various aspects of Windows Mobile hardware.

Windows Mobile hardware can be found in

Operating system

Processor speed

recent versions of the processor also include

this, however, at the cost of processor perfor

Memory: RAM and flash ROM

on that later).

Fig. 4: Windows Mobile hardware considerations

Which Windows Mobile Device Should I Buy? Enterprise Solutions

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Display size, resolution, and “viewability”

Connectivity

can be used to connect the device, via cable,

In addition to infrared and cabled con

TechnologyCable

InfraRed (“IR”)

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

What It IsPhysical cabling used to connect the Pocket PC to another device.

Short-range, Line-Of-Sight tech-nology for connecting devices.

Wireless networking, using stan-dardized networking protocols.

Medium-range wireless standard for connecting devices.

When You Might Use It• PC (Synchronization)• Phone (Synchronization, modem)• Specialized device (GPS receiver)

• PC (Synchronization)• Phone (Synchronization, modem)• Specialized device (GPS receiver)

• Internet access• Synchronization

• PC (Synchronization)• Phone (Synchronization, modem)• Specialized device (GPS receiver)

Fig. 5: Connectivity Technologies

“I Want To…”…dial up to the Internet to get my e-mail, etc.

…connectto my home and/or office network

…connect to my home and/or office wire-less network

…use my phone as a modem to connect to the Internet

…connect my Pocket PC to another device not listed above

What This Really MeansModem connectivity to an ISP and the Internet

LAN connectivity

Wi-Fi connectivity

Cellular data access (1xRTT, GPRS, etc.)

General device connectivity

What You NeedEither• Pocket PC-compatible modem• Bluetooth modemAnd• ISP dial-up account

• Pocket PC-compatible network card

• Wireless network setup (router, access point)• Integrated Wi-Fi or Pocket PC-compatible

Wi-Fi card

Either• Cable for Pocket PC and phone• IR connection for POcket PC and phone• Bluetooth connection for Pocket PC

and phone• Pocket PC Phone Edition deviceAnd• Data access plan from a cellular provider

• Varies depending on the target device in question (cable, IR, network, Bluetooth)

Fig. 6: Where do you want to go today?

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devices, however, can use cellular data tech

device without cables, then Bluetooth should

Expansion

ber of available accessories that allow users

uses.

In this case, the possibilities are:

free for peripheral cards.

of .

PowerAll of the factors discussed up to this point

quired to support that use.

• The biggest battery draws are display and wireless connectivity. Windows Mobile de

• Most devices support removable, “swap-pable” batteries, while others do not. Most

Fig. 7: Expansion Methods

Expansion TypeCompact Flash (“CF”)

Secure Digital (“SD”)

Expansion Sleeve

USB

Common UsesThe most common expansion for the Pocket PC in terms of supported devices. Storage Card, Modem, Wi-Fi Card, Camera, GPS are just a few options.

Smaller form factor than Compact Flash, yet this format is supporting many of the same types of functionality as CF, with more and more on a daily basis.

Specific to a limited number of devices, expansion sleeves add functionality by attaching to a Pocket PC device in a sleeve-like fashion. The capabilities may include adding another expansion type (a Compact Flash or PC Card sleeve, for example), additional battery, or a focused use ( a camera expansion sleeve). Some sleeves also provide multiple uses (Compact Flash and battery).

A limited number of devices support native USB connectivity. These devices would support USB peripherals that have Pocket PC drivers (keyboard, mouse, camera).

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• “Your mileage may vary…”

Form Factor

“If it’s possible to build so many different capabilities into a Pocket PC or Smartphone (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, mobile phones, etc.), why don’t all Pocket PCs have them all?”

want or need the features it has.

Fig. 8: Assessing Hardware Needs

My List of Pocket PC NeedsPIMeBooksMusicGamesE-Mail via Internet and Wi-Fi

StorageWi-Fi Connectivity

Integrated Second slot

what is contained in this article is as appli

• Build a solid and complete business case up front. Just as individuals should create a

• Leverage existing purchasing processes wherever possible. While the decision to

• “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.”

business’s needs will prove to be the best choice.• Make sure that the selected device can be supported properly.

• Look for vendors who cater to enter-prise purchasers.

• Remember the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Enterprise Windows Mobile Purchasing Considerations

Which Windows Mobile Device Should I Buy? Enterprise Solutions

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Matching Hardware to Needs

with either:

card.

Smartphone & Pocket PC

Determining How Devices Will Meet Needs

• Price.

• Vendor preference.

• Warranties and support.

• Other intangibles.

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• Provide survey hosting from any web platform (UNIX, Linux, Windows, AIX, Apache)

• Deploy surveys through the Web, e-mail, telephone, paper, and Pocket PC-compatible devices

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• Dynamically collect and save responses to major SQL databases (Oracle, DB2, Syb-ase, MS SQL Server)

• Monitor responses and re-port data in real time via Web browser

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The Windows Mobile devices listed in this section include hardware and software features that support industrial or vertical

Pros (common to all ruggedized devices)

Cons (common to all ruggedized devices)

Users of ruggedized devices…

or outdoors).

Windows Mobile 5.0 Ruggedized Devices

Juniper Systems Archer Field PC)

Archer Field PC

Allegro CX,

Allegro CE

Windows Mobile 2003 Ruggedized Devices

Casio IT-10M20www.casio.co )

Casio IT-10M20

Ecom X10 - Ex i.roc Series).

X10 Ex i.roc Series 410510

610

Dolphin 9500 Series).

Dolphin 9500/9550

Dolphin9501 and the Dolphin 9551

Ruggedized/Vertical NicheWindows Mobile Devices

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Dolphin 7900 9500 series,

Intermec 700 and 730 Series).

Intermec 730 Series

730 I-Safe. It has all the

Intermec 700

and water.Other Intermec handhelds:

devices for industrial use, but none of the others use Windows Mobile 700 Mono

Panasonic Toughbook P1)

Toughbook P1

Psion Workabout Pro).

Psion Workabout Pro

Psion Teklogix Netpad, a spe

Symbol MC50 series).

SymbolMC50,

SymbolMC9000 series

MC9000-G

MC9000-K and the MC9000-S

PDT 8100, software.

PPT 8800

Talla-Tech Rugged-PDA 51 & 55)

Other Talla-Tech Pocket PCs: Tacter

R-PDA

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Pros

bile.)

Cons

Handheld PCs

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TDS Ranger series www.

).TDS Ranger series includes the 300X

and 500X

is optional on either device.

TDS Recon series

Recon400

Recon 200

er it will update its devices to run on Windows

Unitech PA950www.

ute.co )

Windows CE Ruggedized Devices

Itronix GoBook Q200

co ).Itronix Q200 runs the Windows

handheld and tablet devices.

Enterprise Solutions Ruggedized/Vertical Niche Windows Mobile Devices

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A Handheld PC User…

dows.

area such as education, etc.

Data Evolution Clio C-1050www.dataevolution.co )

Clio C-1050 features the Microsoft

Also from Data Evolution: Cathena,

Clio NXT

NEC MobilePro 900 series).

MobilePro 900

on Microsoft’s Windows for

MobilePro 900Cidentical device based on the Win

Psion Teklogix Netbook Pro)

Netbook Pro

Pos and Cons: Handheld PC Enterprise Solutions

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Wcauses:

Industry trends

Development options

co

Other alternatives

develop it.

Finding mobile developers

www.

Mobility as a strategy

devices can enhance their business.

Custom Software for Your Enterpriseby Nathan Clevenger

Nathan Clevenger has been developing mobile software

for more than 7 years. He is currently the Chief Software

Architect at Mobiliam, a leading provider of enterprise-

class mobile/wireless software products. Nathan strongly

believes in technology not simply for the sake of technol-

ogy, but rather to improve capability and efficiency. An

avid evangelist of mobile computing, he is dedicated to

raising awareness of the potential for this technology in business today. His

email is [email protected].

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COMPANY LOCATION PHONE URL E-MAIL

Adesso Boston, MA 888-747-0606 www.adessosystems.com [email protected]

All-locations Joure, Netherlands +31 513 412 710 www.all-locations.com [email protected]

Amadeus Consulting Denver, CO 720-564-1231 www.amadeusconsulting.com [email protected]

Art & Logic Glendale, CA 877-278-5644 www.artlogic.com [email protected]

Aurigo Software Technologies Piscataway, NJ 866-428-7446 www.aurigo.com [email protected]

AVIDWireless Irving, TX 972-401-3655 www.avidwireless.com [email protected]

C3IT Software Solutions Maharashtra, India +91-202-729-2105 www.c3itsolutions.com [email protected]

Catapult Mobile Houston, TX 713-395-7120 www.mobileedgesolutions.com [email protected]

Clevrware Sleepy Eye, MN 877-376-0834 www.clevrware.com [email protected]

Countermind Littleton, CO 303-794-1660 www.countermind.com [email protected]

DataArt Enterprises New York, NY 212-378-4108 www.dataart.com [email protected]

Dexterra Bothel, WA 800-861-6951 www.dexterra.com [email protected]

Dooblo Kfar Saba, Israel +972 974 337 79 www.dooblo.com [email protected]

eNetPortals.com Evanston, IL 847-866-9800 www.enetportals.com [email protected]

Equential Technologies Jacksonville, FL 904-399-8500 www.equential.com [email protected]

Green Mountain Software Colchester, VT 802-865-2728 www.gmsw.com [email protected]

Custom Windows Mobile Software Developers COMPANY LOCATION PHONE URL E-MAIL

Infowave Burnaby, Canada 800-463-6928 www.infowave.com [email protected]

Innobec Technologies Montreal, Canada 800-972-0979 www.innobec.com [email protected]

itelligence Cincinnati, OH 708-836-9797 www.itelligencegroup.com [email protected]

Logical Bellevue, WA 866-456-4422 www.us.logical.com [email protected]

Mobiliam Minneapolis, MN 877-771-8137 www.mobiliam.com [email protected]

Mobilisa Port Townsend, WA 877-766-2454 www.mobilisa.com [email protected]

MW Technologies Vancouver, Canada 206-888-6981 www.mwtech.com [email protected]

Pen Computer Solutions Las Vegas, NV 702-838-0093 www.pencomputersolutions.com [email protected]

PocketLink West Sussex, UK +44 1243 870 270 www.pocket-link.com [email protected]

Spb Software House St-Petersburg, Russia +7 812 324 4944 www.spbsoft.com [email protected]

TCB Toronto, Canada 416-488-7700 www.tcb.com [email protected]

Tolt Technologies Gig Harbor, WA 888-381-8559 www.tolt.com [email protected]

Totally Secure Transactions Villa Park, IL 866-551-7101 www.totallysecuresolutions.com [email protected]

Velocitor Solutions Charlotte, NC 704-731-5360 www.velsol.com [email protected]

Visual Solutions Jacksonville, FL 904-732-2343 www.visualsolutions-inc.com [email protected]

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leads, and calendars.

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sellers, etc.

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Enterprise, Professional, and Developer Softwareby Duncan H. Brown

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AT A GLANCE—Pocket PCs & Smartphones Edited by Duncan H. Brown

Built-In

Asset Viewer • • • • • Updated and expanded list of system information

Calculator • • • • • • • • • A simple math calculator

Calendar • • • • • • • • • An appointment book and scheduler

Contacts • • • • • • • • • Contacts database to manage phone numbers, addresses, and more

External Keyboard Support • • • • Helps in the use of various keyboard functions when used with your Pocket PC

File Explorer • • • • • • • File manager that lets you copy, delete, move files, and more

Inbox • • • • • • • • •E-Mail application that lets you receive, view, compose, and send E-Mail; download or upload E-mail directly from an Internet connection; or synchronize E-Mail with your desktop PC

Infrared beaming • • • • • • • • • Send and receive data to and from other devices via infrared

Infrared OBEX beaming • • • Adds use of OBEX (Object Exchange protocol)

Internet Explorer Mobile (Pocket Internet E•plorer) • • • • • • • • • Pocket version of Web browse

Jawbreaker • • • • Puzzle game: match like-colored bubbles

Landscape viewing mode • • • • • Supports both landscape and portrait viewing modes

MSN Messenger • • • • • • • • • Instant Messenger application

MS Reader • • • eBook viewer with ClearType technology for easy reading

Notes • • • • • • • • Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings

Phone Dialer • • • •Supports built-in mobile phone, allowing you to tap in a phone number, speed dial, and send SMS messages; and also includes a call log, call notes, conference calling, customized ringer sounds, and more

Pictures • • • • A picture viewer that lets you display .JPG files in thumbnail or full screen (called “Pictures & Vidoes” in WM 5.0)

Excel Mobile (Pocket Excel) • • • • • • Spreadsheet program supports 100 functions and formulas; lets you format rows, columns, and cells; and includes spell checker

Powerpoint Mobile • • Lets you view PowerPoint Presentations on your device

Word Mobile (Pocket Word) • • • • • • Pocket version of word processor that includes simple formatting features, Find and Replace function, Spell checker, and more

Server Sync Client • • • • Enhanced synchronization of various applications

Solitaire • • • • • • • • • Single-player card game

Tasks • • • • • • • • • Organize and prioritize your tasks

Terminal Server Client • • • • • • • Lets you log onto a Windows NT server that has Terminal Server software installed

Text entry software • • • • • • • • •Soft Keyboard, Graffiti-like Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer and Transcriber natural handwriting recognition software. The Smartphone does not have a touch screen, but has Tegic T9 predictive text input software to support keypad data entry

Setup/Configuration utilities • • • • • • • • • Configure communications settings, adjust screen contrast, set clock, program launch buttons, set password and more

VPN Client • • • • • A list of Virtual Private Networks supported by Windows Mobile 2003

Voice Recorder • • • • • • • • • Lets you record and play back short voice recordings using the Notes application

Windows Media Player • • • • • • • • •Play MP3 and Microsoft Audio Format music through built-in speaker or stereo headphone jack; also plays Microsoft Video Format videos

Included On or Accesible from CD ROM – Note that Microsoft may change the content of the CD without notice

ActiveSync • • • • • • • • •Synchronization software that installs on your desktop PC and lets you sync Outlook data between your handheld device and desktop PC. Also lets you transfer files and install software from your desktop to your handheld

Internet Explorer • • Desktop PC version of Microsoft’s Web browser

MS Outlook • • • • • • • • • Desktop PC version of Microsoft’s Personal Information Manager/E-mail application

MS Reader • • • • Desktop PC version of eBook reader

Transcriber • • User-installable version of the Pocket PC software that recognizes cursive, print, and mi•ed styles of handwriting

Windows Media Player • • Desktop version of Windows Media Player

Citrix ICA Client • • Lets you make an ICA connection to a Citri• server (only found on Pocket PC 2002 and Phone Edition CD)

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Pocket PC User GroupsIf you are interested in participating in a Pocket PC user group, e-mail the contact in your area, listed below. These individuals are user group contacts only and cannot provide technical support for your Pocket PC. If you are starting a Pocket or Handheld PC user group, or would like to have an existing one listed here, please e-mail: [email protected]. Include the information in the format you see below. If your group has a Web site, include that also.

Aruba

Pocket PC Users Group [email protected]

Australia

Melbourne: Melbourne Pocket PC User [email protected]

Sydney: Sydney Pocket PC User Group [email protected]/html/

Austria

Salzburg: Club Pocket PC Salzburg Alex Januschewsky, [email protected]

Vienna: Computer Communications Club (CCC) Werner Illsinger, [email protected]/cccnew/

Brazil

Brazilian Pocket PC User Groups [email protected]

Canada

ON: Ontario Pocket PC User [email protected] www.onppc.com

Ottawa, ON: Ottawa PocketPC Users GroupWoodie Carroll, [email protected]://members.rogers.com/ottawappcug/

Quebec, PQ: Quebec Pocket PC User Group Sébastien Roy, [email protected]

Germany

Bremen-Hannover: Bremen-Hannover Pocket PC User Group Klaus H. Rechten, [email protected] www.ce-bremenhannover.de

Berlin: Club Pocket PC Berlin BrandenburgChristian Henkel and Bernd Kaiser, [email protected]

Köln: Köln / Cologne Pocket PC User Group Hubert Haverkamp, [email protected]://geocities.com/ppcusergroupkoeln

Muenchen: Pocket PC User Group [email protected]

Rhein-Main: German Pocket PC User Group, RheinMain Markus Schweiger,[email protected] www.ce-rheinmain.de

Ruhr, Essen: German Pocket PC/Windows CE User Group [email protected]

Greece

Greece Pocket PC Users Group Nikolaos Bessis, [email protected]://communities.msn.co.uk/GreecePocketPCUsersGroup

Athens: Greece Athens Pocket PC User Group Andreas Tsouchlaris, [email protected]/appug.htm

Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Win CE User Group (HKWCEUG) Lennon Cheng,[email protected] www.hkwceug.org.hk

Indonesia

Indonesian Pocket PC Group [email protected]://groups.yahoo.com/group/id-pocketpc

Jakarta: Toshiba Pocket PC User GroupDenny, [email protected]://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pocket-Toshiba/

Japan

Pocket PC Japan Andrew Shuttleworth, [email protected]://groups.yahoo.com/group/pocketpcjapan

Mexico

Mexico City: CB Amigos (Computadoras de Bolsillo) [email protected]

Netherlands

Dutch Pocket PC - club [email protected]

www.pocketpc-club.nl

Norway

Bergen: Bergen p0ggel.org Pocket PC Group Christian Mohn, [email protected]

Online Community

Nursing Pocket PC User GroupAn online user group of nurses who use the Pocket PC in their daily practice.http://groups.msn.com/nursingpocketpcusergroup/http://groups.msn.com/nursingpocketpcusergroup/

Mobile Community Radio ShowInternet and Las Vegas Radio Station Broadcast (second Monday of each month at 6:00PM PT)John Iasiuolo, [email protected]

Central & South, NJ: New Jersey Pocket PC User Group David Ciccone, [email protected]

Philippines

Philippines Pocket PC Users Group Carlo Ma. Guerrero, [email protected]

Portugal

Portugal Pocket PC CommunityNuno Luz, [email protected]

Singapore

PPCSG.COM Chee Wee (contact link on Web site)www.ppcsg.com

Sweden

Stockholm: Swedish Pocket PC User GroupChristian Forsberg, [email protected]://groups.msn.com/swedishpocketpcusers/

Switzerland

Zürich: Pocket PC User Group SchweizWyrsch Marco, [email protected]/usergroup.php

Turkey

Turkish Palmtop PC User GroupAhmet G. Ozisik, [email protected]

United Kingdom

London area: UK Pocket PC User GroupAdam Field, [email protected]://communities.msn.co.uk/PocketPCUKUsersGroup

USA

Mobile Technology Real Estate Professional Group Internet-based User GroupTalmon Murphy, Jr.,[email protected]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MobileAppraiserGroup/

Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Pocket PC Users Group [email protected]

Orange County, CA: Orange Co. Pocket PC User’s GroupChris Johnston, [email protected]/

Sacramento, CA: NorCal Mobile Computing SIG, Sacramento ChapterCharles Pickrell, [email protected]://sacto.mobilecomputingsig.com

San Francisco, CA: Northern California Mobile Computing SIGShawna Kelly, [email protected] Flores, [email protected]

Denver, CO: Rocky Mountain Wireless and Pocket PC User Group Steve Milroy, [email protected]

Washington, DC: Capital PC Users’ Group, Pocket PC SIGRay Wiley, [email protected]/user/pocketpc

Miami, FL: CSPocketPCUG, South Florida Pocket PC Users [email protected]

Atlanta, GA: North Atlanta Pocket PC Users Group Tom Owens, [email protected]

Atlanta, GA: Club Pocket PC AtlantaEddie Hines, [email protected]

Honolulu, HI: Hawaii Pocket PC Users GroupTodd Ogasawara, [email protected]://to-tech.com/mobilehawaii/

Chicago, IL: Chicago Area Mobile PC (or CAMPC)[email protected]

Chicago, IL: Chicago Area Pocket PC User Group George Pawlus, [email protected]://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chipocketpc

Louisville, KY: Club Pocket PC LouisvilleMatt Coddington, [email protected]

Lafayette, LA: Lafayette Pocket PC User GroupGodswill Nwankwo, [email protected]://lafayetteppc.ds4a.com

Boston, MA: New England Pocket PC User Group Mike Massaro, [email protected]

East Lansing, MI: Michigan State Palmtop User Group Doug Luckie, [email protected]/~luckie/mspug.html

Kalamazoo, MI: Palm/Pocket PC User Group (KzooPUG) Jeff Ray, [email protected]/

Minneapolis, MN: Twin Cities Pocket PC Users Group Russell Walker, [email protected]://tcpocketpc.org

Kansas City, MO: Greater Kansas City Pocket PC Nerds GroupKyle Trail, [email protected]://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/greaterkcpocketpcnerds

Albuquerque, NM: Albuquerque Pocket PC Users Group Dale Coffing, [email protected]

Las Vegas, NV: Las Vegas Pocket PC Users Group/SIG Qman, [email protected]/pocketpc/index.htm

New York City, NY: New York City Digital Assistant Users’ Group, NYCDAUG [email protected] www.nycdaug.org

Poughkeepsie, NY: Mid-Hudson Computer User Group, Inc. PDA/Mobile PC & Wireless SIGDick Kranz, [email protected]/PDA.htm

Westchester County, NY: Westchester PC Users GroupKen Fried, [email protected]

Portland, OR: PDX-PDA User Group [email protected]://pdxpda.cjb.net

Philadelphia, PA: HUB PC User Group [email protected]

Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh (PA) Pocket PC Users GroupVictor Wrobleski, [email protected]

Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX: Dallas-Fort Worth Pocket PC Users Group Brent Knipfer, [email protected]

Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Pocket PC User Group Alan Ashby, [email protected]

Richmond, VA: Virginia Digital Assistant User Group (VaDAUG)Nicholas Applegate, President , [email protected]

Seattle, WA: Puget Sound Handheld Users Group (PSHUG) Rick Takagi, [email protected]

AceBartender 111 www.acebartender.com

ALK Technologies 27 www.copilotgps.com

Aluron 23 www.cases.com

Arkon 107 www.arkon.com

ATP Electronics 31 www.atpinc.com

Bellagio 112 www.handheldcases.com

BIS Computers 113 www.mobilebis.com

CES International 45 www.cesweb.org

Concrete Software 109 www.acetexasholdem.com

Conduits Technologies 21 www.conduits.com

cyWren 112 www.cywren.com

DeveloperOne 18 www.developerone.com

DS Intl 108 www.dsi-pda.com

ePocrates 114 www.epocrates.com/ppc

FindEX 114 www.quickverse.com

Ilium Software 31 www.iliumsoft.com

JAVOedge 110 www.javoedge.com

Karrier 107 www.intelligolf.com/ppc.asp

LandWare 19 www.landware.com

Laridian 112 www.laridian.com

Logotec Group 93 www.logotecengineering.com

Mastersoft Mobile Solutions 28 www.mastersoftmobilesolutions.com

Mobiliam BC www.mobiliam.com

MobiLisa 94 www.molbilisa.com

Moftware IFC www.fommy.com

Navman 107 www.navmanusa.com

Nomad Electronics 109 www.nomadelectronics.com

Norrad 109 www.norrad.com

NuShield 114 www.nushield.com/ppc

Nutshell 112 www.tuff-as-nuts.com

Otter Products 110 www.otterbox.com

PDA Panache 111 www.pdapanache.com

PDAir 113 www.pdair.com

Perseus 95 www.perseus.com

Piel Frama 111 www.pielframa.com

Pocket PC FAQ 86 www.pocketpcfaq.com

PPC Techs 35 www.pocketpctechs.com

Pretec Electronic 52 www.pretec.com

Quantam Computing 113 www.vediccomputing.com

RAM Mounting Systems IBC www.ram-mount.com

Resco 86 www.resco.net

Rover Active 109 www.roveractive.com

Sapphire Solutions 112 www.sapphire-solutions.co.uk

Sena Cases 9 www.senacases.com

Space Time Mobile 113 www.spacetime.us

Spb Software House 5 www.spbsoftwarehouse.com

Spectec Computer 108 www.spectec.com.tw

SpeechGear 28 www.speechgear.com

Sprite Software 99 www.spritesoftware.com

Stylus Central 111 www.styluscentral.com

Super Buy Online 23 www.cases.com

Synaptek Software 82 www.tapless.com

Sysonchip America 110 www.looket.com

TeleType 1,112 www.teletype.com

Textware Solutions 114 www.fitaly.com

Thaddeus Computing 24 www.pocketpcmag.com

Thaddeus Computing 25,61,78 www.pocketpcmag.com/cd

Thaddeus Computing 48 www.usedhandhelds.com

ThreeJTech 111 www.3jtech.net

Tripod Data Systems 91 www.tdsway.com

UniQase 108 www.uniqase.com

USGlobalSat 113 www.usglobalsat.com

UTStarcom/Audiovox 11 www.utstar.com

WalletWare 112 www.walletware.com

Web Information Solutions 39 www.pocketinformant.com

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Pocket View

Hal Goldstein / Executive Editor and Publisher / Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine / [email protected]

M riod in its evolution.

Windows Mobile device with phone capa

and cellular wireless capabilities. Standard

Windows Mobile devices.

Are Windows Mobile devices too capable?

power of these devices.In 2006 Smartphone & Pocket PC

will address this

the best free stuff.

open up an online,

for subscribers plus contests and discounts for devices, software, and accessories.

2006—a New Era in Windows Mobile Computing

THE EVOLUTION OF MICROSOFT’S MOBILE (HANDHELD) OPERATING SYSTEM

Handheld PC era: 1997-2000 Pocket PC era : 2000-2005 Smartphone era: 2005 -

Microsoft brand name

for handheld OS*Windows CE

Windows Powered

(“Windows Mobile” in 2004-5)Windows Mobile

Keyboard Yes No Often

Shape Clamshell PDA, like the original Palm Cell phone, PDA, and everything in between.

Orientation Landscape Portrait Landscape and Portrait

Input Stylus, keyboard Stylus Stylus or one-handed keypad, often with keyboard

Built-in softwarePocket Outlook and Pocket

Office

Pocket Outlook and Pocket Office.

Photo viewer.

More robust Pocket Outlook and Pocket Office, now

with PowerPoint. Photo viewer. Faster access to data.

(Pocket Office is not in Smartphones.)

Third-party software

development

environment

Windows PC-like environ-

ment (for all three periods)

Smartphone and Pocket PC some-

what different development effort.

VGA in 2004.

Similar effort for Smartphone, Pocket PC. Lots of

hooks to built-in database and wireless. VGA, and

support for many screen sizes.

Wireless IRIR, Wi-Fi (Bluetooth, Cellular in

infancy)Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular

Multimedia

(music, video)

Built-in music player, 3rd

party video solutions.

Yes, but not well integrated with

desktopWell-integrated with desktop Windows Media Player

Web connectivity,

e-mailLandline modem Wi-Fi Wi-Fi , Cellular, Push e-mail

Live radio and TV No Third-party solutions Integrated solutions coming

Voice Phone No Some Often

Built-in camera No Very occasionally Some

Key uses of device PC Companion (organizer) PC Companion, Multi-media player PC Companion, Multi-media player, E-mail/Internet, Phone

Key partners for

U.S. distributionHP, Compaq, Casio

HP, Dell, HTC (Taiwanese manu-

facturer of most Windows Mobile

devices)

HTC, Cingular, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, HP, Dell

Competition Palm, Zaurus PalmSymbian and Linux in

the Smartphone space

Storage card PC Card CF and SD card SD and mini-S.D. card

Internal memory and storage

16MB ROM (O.S.) 32MB

RAM (storage, internal

memory)

32MB ROM (O.S.) 64MB RAM

(storage, internal memory)

128MB ROM (OS, storage), 64MB RAM (internal

memory). Hard disk, more internal ROM soon.

Internal Storage Lost without charged

batteryLost without charged battery Permanently maintained in ROM

Magazine name Handheld PC Magazine Pocket PC Smartphone & Pocket PC

*Windows CE remains the core, embedded operating system on which Windows Mobile and its built-in applications reside.

Feature Era