And hey – , so if you can think of an article or review that should be added to this list because you especially liked it, reply in the discussion, and we’ll add it!
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Reviews
The philosophy behind our reviews is simple: thorough and hard-hitting. No piece of hardware or software is perfect, and we’ve made it our prerogative to reveal weakness in the products we review, so that hopefully, in the next version/iteration, we have a better product.
We also put a big effort on being thorough. As a consumer, knowing about every aspect of a product is empowering so that when you take out your wallet, you know that you are making an informed decision.
| HTC TyTN II |
| Still the king after almost a year, the HTC TyTN II remains a powerhouse. |
| HP iPAQ hx4700 |
| With a VGA screen, "mousepad," and super-fast processor, the hx4700 was ahead of its time. |
| HP iPAQ 5450 |
| With the first fingerprint reader, we deemed the 5450 the "Cadillac of Pocket PCs." |
| Compaq GSM/GPRS Expansion Pack |
| For the first time ever, Pocket PC users could use their device as a phone. |
| MobiTV for Windows Mobile |
| Will the idea of watching TV on your handset take off? If MobiTV has its way, it will. |
| Nextlink Invisio Mobile |
| Once a $400 headset, the Invisio Mobile uses bone conduction to reduce noise. |
| Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 |
| Mobile Shell just could be the best attempt at fixing the Windows Mobile UI. |
| Windows Live Search vs Google Maps Mobile |
| Both are free, but which comes out ahead and is worth a download? |
| Pocket Controller v6.0 |
| Pocket Controller is the elegant and empowering tool for desktop control of your device. |
| Skyfire Beta |
| We’re waiting for a better browser for Windows Mobile. This could be it. |
Commentary
Our commentary pieces, which are subjective in nature, are designed to poke and prod an aspect of our industry in an attempt to get answers, express concern, or to stimulate discussion from our community.
| Is Microsoft’s Strategy Flawed? |
| This provocative commentary questions Microsoft’s strategy for the platform going forward. |
| Dear Apple: My iPhone No Longer Makes a Good Paperweight |
| With the iPhone getting Exchange support, what reason to we have left to stay with WinMo? |
| Revisited: is VGA Resolution Just a Novelty? |
| Higher resolution is better, right? Well, maybe not… |
| How to Design a Killer GPS Navigation Program |
| What would make for a truly compelling navigation solution? |
| Powered On, Sound Off: TyTN II – Case of Buyer’s Remorse? |
| The TyTN II driver issue caused quite an uproar. Did HTC fail to deliver? |
| Why I Don’t Want a Hard Disc in My Pocket PC |
| Hard drives in mobile devices was supposted to be big. Good thing it wasn’t. |
Articles
The articles that we publish take the form of tutorials, product comparisons, and previews. Our goal is to provide value beyond what you’d read in other similar articles by integrating our own unique opinion and insight.
| Pocket PC 2002: Exposed! |
| This early version of Windows Mobile featured an enhanced UI, taking elements from WinXP. |
| Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition: Exposed! |
| Finally, Microsoft brought us VGA and landscape support, allowing for a wave of new devices. |
| Windows Mobile 5.0: Exposed! |
| With a change to persistent storage, this release helped the platform go mainstream. |
| Comparison: Palm Treo 700w vs. 700p |
| Identical in hardware, but completely different operating systems. Which one trumps? |
| Dream On: The Ultimate Digital Assistant |
| In 2003, Adam Lein wrote a creative article about his vision of the Ultimate Digital Assistant. |
| Smartphone Homescreen Customization Tutorial |
| This step-by-step article is a must read for anyone that has a Smartphone/Standard device |
Tips/Tricks/Hacks…
One of the biggest strengths of Windows Mobile is its versatility: you can modify the registry and add third party applications. Over the years, we’ve published many articles that help you customize your device to your liking. Here are a few…
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