By Redmond Gadgets on
12/26/2006
Over at Mobile-Review.com there is an excellent review of the next version of Windows Mobile, code named Crossbow this version includes some enhancements to several applications as well as the Today page. This review includes screenshots and videos. Check it out.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/26/2006
 According to a recent press release from Brother Japan.
Print from your Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, or UMPC device using this new printer from Brother. The new MPrint MW-260 can print up to 20 pages per minute and fit in your cargo pocket. It can print via Bluetooth so this device makes your life extremely portable.
No word on the US availability or pricing.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/26/2006
Here's a new limited edition Zune available. Supposedly this is available for Zune Masters. You know Zune Masters, the group reserved for 18-22 year old college folks, everyone else is just out of luck.
See more pictures at Flickr.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/25/2006
 Handster, Inc. published Pocket PC Mobility Suite today, this application is actually a suite of three applications for helping you stay mobile:
Webmessenger – Chat with you friends online. No matter what instant messaging network your friends use, you will talk to them. Webmessenger connects you to ICQ, AOL, MSN, Yahoo and other networks, simultaneously.
Spb Insight – Get the latest news from websites. Save your time on ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/24/2006
Here's an article at the Washington Post on reader comments on why they like their chosen media player. Basically an iPod fanboy vs. Zune fanboy praise fest.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/23/2006
We covered the pink limited edition Zune that was posted on eBay last week, now an orange one was posted for $750 on a Buy It Now, but it didn't sell.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/23/2006
M² Solutions has expanded its family of M²Convert products to include M²Convert for Zune. The new M²Convert for Zune allows users to convert their digital video content for Microsoft’s popular Zune portable media player, to offer a quick and simple way to watch video on the go.
“M²Convert products offer a comprehensive solution to the challenge of moving content between devices,” said Dima Daher, President of M² Solutions, Inc. “The M²Convert for Zune is versatile and intuitive. It takes much of the guesswork out of preparing your DVDs for Zune, and it gives you a lot of options.You can covert your entire DVD, select specific titles or chapters within ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/23/2006
Here's a tutorial for changing out your Zune's hard drive for a larger one. Several manufacturers are making larger 1.8 inch HDDs so know you can swap out your 30GB drive for a larger one.
Definitely not for people who don't like using tools and gutting their Zune.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/22/2006
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/22/2006
CNET has an article on the UMPC for 2007, and they mention that think it will be hard for Microsoft and their partners to address two major issues they had with the UMPC platform in 2006 and that was price and battery life (my are views here). I think with new solid state drives they will be able to address some of the battery life issues, as well as new 6 and 9 cell batteries that ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/22/2006
 Microsoft announced today that the warrenty for the Xbox 360 would be extended from the current 90 days to one year; it applies to both would-be purchasers and those who already have Xbox 360 and are still within their first year of ownership.
Effective today, the one-year warranty is now the standard for the Xbox 360 console. Customers who experience hardware issues with their Xbox 360 within one year of purchase can have their consoles repaired at no cost. Moreover, the new warranty policy is retroactive, so consumers who may have already paid for an out-of-warranty Xbo ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
Chris Lewis, the European Xbox chief was recently interviewed by TotalVideoGames.com here are some the highlights:
- "Games for Windows" a new strategy for PC games, one feature is to certify that the game is compatible with the Xbox controller.
- Considering gaming for the Zune in addition to the current music offerings.
- Movie adaption for the popular Xbox game: Halo.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
James Kendrick from Jkontherun.com, has an interesting article on the UMPC. It covers some history, and some reasons you should still consider purchasing a UMPC.
It kind of echos some arguments I laid out a week in my article: "2007 - The Year of the Ultra Mobile PC"
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
Free is a great word, and free is this screen capture software released by Ilium Software. It allows you to take timer based screen shots within your Windows Mobile device. No need to be hooked up to a PC and using some virtual software.
Visit their website for more information...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
In a previous post we discussed Cymfony's research on the perceptions of the Blu-ray versus the HD DVD. In the research, Cymfony concluded that HD DVD has more positive perceptions over Blu-ray when it comes to the Internet.
Cymfony has replied to some negative feedback they received from this research paper via the company's weblog.
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
 Motion Computing, announced today a manufacturing agreement with ASUSTek, Inc. ASUS will become an original design manufacturer of Motion™ tablet PCs and peripherals. New Motion products built by ASUS will be released beginning in 2007.
This new agreement augments Motion’s existing relationship with Compal Electronics based in Taiwan and China. Compal will continue as a strategic partner for Motion, incl ...
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By Redmond Gadgets on
12/21/2006
 Here's a good article by Kemp Powers at Reuters on how Microsoft is trying to expand their Xbox Live to a wider audience. They're doing this by offering other services than just online game play, one feature mentioned is by offering video downloads of ...
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