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December 2007 - Posts

The Coolest thing I've seen in a long while!

Just before Christmas my wife and I took a trip to New York to do some Christmas Shopping (and also celebrate her Birthday) While there I managed to convince her that we should go to the Wired Store . The physical store itself is located in the Soho area Read More...
Posted Monday, December 31, 2007 7:23 AM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

From Jan 1st - Spare Lithium Batteries No Longer Allowed in Checked Baggage

From January 1st the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new regulations with regards to carrying Spare Lithium batteries. Effective January 1, 2008, spare lithium batteries - extra batteries not installed on devices - will no longer Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 30, 2007 10:45 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Pointui - Another Windows Mobile Shell

Jeff sent me details of the Pointui User Interface. Pointui will be making their interface free for download in the next day or so. The video they have posted shows the capabilities but you can also get more details from their Website HERE Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 30, 2007 5:53 AM by jasonlan | 9 Comments

Grab yourself a bargain QTEK 8500

Expansys have got the excellent (albeit Windows Mobile 5.0) QTEK 8500 back on their Stock Clearance page . The Pink QTEK 8500 is a bargain 89.95 GBP whilst the Black version will cost you 119.95. There are also lots of other deals on devices such as the Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 29, 2007 6:54 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

PDADB.NET gets it's 1,000th device spec online

If you are looking for details of (m)any devices then I always find that pdadb.net is always a good first port of call. They just celebrated getting their 1,000th device spec online which demonstrates the comprehensive nature of their database! You can Read More...
Posted Friday, December 28, 2007 7:55 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Upcoming Microsoft Mobility & Messaging User Group Meetings

Nathan has just published details of the upcoming Mobility and Messaging User Group Meetings for January and February. The January meeting is being led by my colleague Ben Appleby - the February one by me. Here are the details of the January MMMUG meeting. Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 27, 2007 10:41 AM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I wanted to wish everyone who reads my blog a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks to all of you for your great comments and feedback over the past year! 2008 promises to be another fun year! Jason Read More...
Posted Monday, December 24, 2007 12:46 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

HTC S730 Review on Tracy and Matt's Blog

If you are looking for a new 3G Windows Mobile 12 key device then your two HTC options will probably be either the Touch Dual or the S730. Tracy and Matt's blog have got a great review on the HTC S730 Check it out HERE Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 23, 2007 9:28 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

On10 Video

Windows Mobile 6.0 Devices for your Shopping List I mentioned that last time I was in Redmond visiting the Microsoft HQ - I met up with Max and created a video for On10. Check out the glasses - the last time I wore them before I had Lasik when I got back Read More...
Posted Friday, December 21, 2007 6:40 AM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

Innovate on Windows Mobile

Already there are over 18,000 applications built for Windows Mobile by our ISVs, but we want MORE!!! To accelerate that growth our Developer team has created a self-service portal for ISVs called Innovate On Windows Mobile ( http://www.innovateonwindowsmobile.com Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 20, 2007 8:35 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Winter Wallpapers and Seasonal Ringtones

If you want some Winter Wallpapers for your Windows Mobile Device or perhaps a more festive ringtone - our Windows Mobile Owners Circle has made a whole bunch available. You have to sign up to the Owners Circle (which is FREE) and you can then download Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:49 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Watchflag - Want custom notifications for incoming email?

One of my colleagues had a customer that was looking for a solution where they could have custom notifications on incoming emails. That is they wanted to be able to light up the device, vibrate or make a specific sound if a message came in (say from your Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:46 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

HTC release Bluetooth fix for TyTN II, Touch and S710

I haven't seen this issue myself but if you are (according to HTC) experiencing dropped calls occurring when Bluetooth is on then you are in luck as HTC have released a fix for the HTC TyTN II, Touch and S710. Luckily it's a CAB file so no need to reflash Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:15 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Need Push-Email for your WIndows Mobile 2003 device?

If you have a Windows Mobile 2003 device and want push email and don't want to upgrade to Windows Mobile 5 or 6 then Roadsync from Dataviz might be a great solution for you. Even better still it's 40% off till the end of December. You can get more details Read More...
Posted Monday, December 17, 2007 1:53 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Is Blackberry down? BBOutages.com

I had to smile seeing this website however I doubt RIM's PR or Legal teams shared my humour. RimOutages.com has now become Dataoutages.com (I suspect after a call from someone at Research in Motion) The website has been setup to let people know when the Read More...
Posted Monday, December 17, 2007 5:26 AM by jasonlan | 15 Comments

Free Slingplayer Mobile and discounted Slingbox

I met with Aaron from SlingMedia last week. I've been a big fan of their solution for quite sometime now. It really helps me get access to my TV and favourite shows when I'm travelling no matter where I am. I watched the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Hong Kong Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:33 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

a 30,000 euro Windows Mobile Device

Slashphone has details of the Gresso Avantgarde phones. The Avantgarde collection comes in two models, Black Diamonds and Royal Black Diamonds. It's made of Gold and Black Diamonds which probably explains the 30,000 Euro pricetag! So if you have a spare Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 15, 2007 11:16 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Windows '7' and Windows Mobile Confusion...

There have been quite a few blogs that picked up on Hilton Locke’s post on Windows 7’s new features. This post has started lots of discussions on touch functionality and some confusion between Windows 7 and our mobile software platform Windows Mobile Read More...
Posted Friday, December 14, 2007 11:30 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Need a solution to backup your SMS?

Sprite software (famous for their backup solution for Windows Mobile) have just launched a Beta of a new product called Sprite Archie. Sprite Archie monitors your SMS and Call activity and logs this activity to email so that it comes under the control Read More...
Posted Friday, December 14, 2007 5:20 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Using a mobile device as a barcode

This week I had to take the Chiltern Railways line into London from Aylesbury. To my surprise Chiltern Railways have a system where you can prebook and the barcode is stored on your mobile device removing the need for paper tickets. No sooner do I use Read More...
Posted Friday, December 14, 2007 11:43 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Office 2007 Service Pack 1

If you are using Office 2007 - Service Pack 1 got released earlier this week . I installed it the same day and have to say that Outlook is much more responsive! One of the improvements (which I think I'm experiencing) is improved performance for large Read More...
Posted Friday, December 14, 2007 11:40 AM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

HTC S730 UnBoxing

Ahead of their review Tracy and Matt's blog has an HTC S730 Unboxing . If you liked the S710 but really want 3G this could be the device for you. Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:44 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Unified Communications webcast - win a Smartphone or even a Roundtable device

If you are based in the US you could win a Windows Mobile Smartphone—or the grand prize, a Microsoft RoundTable conference phone. Just sign up for a Unified Communications on-demand webcast or virtual laboratory . One winner will be selected each week Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 5:55 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

All I want for christmas is....

This Nokia LightSaber Application ported to Windows Mobile. I got demo'd this application at Mobius...I am a total Star Wars junkie and it pains me to see this great application only available on the Nokia N95. It uses the accelerometer on the N95 to Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:24 PM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

Modaco loving the Touch Dual

Paul over at Modaco is loving the HTC Touch Dual. Why is this surprising? Well he originally didn't like the Touch. I've been using the Touch Dual myself for the past few weeks and I have to agree with Paul - it's a great device! He also has a great unboxing Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:56 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Pocket PC Magazine reviews the i-Mate Ultimate 6150

Pocket PC Magazine have just published a review of the long awaited i-Mate Ultimate 6150 device. I know many people have been waiting for the device (because it is so highly specified) so it's definitely worth a read if you are still holding out for this Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:25 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Tech-ED 2008 - what should I talk about?

Scarily with IT Forum only just finished our teams are already planning Tech-Ed 2008. I've spoken at the last few Tech-Ed events and hope to again this year but wondered - what should I talk about? I've got to submit some session topics in the next week Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:14 PM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

8gb MicroSD - available now!

Last week I was lucky enough to get my hands on a new Sandisk 8GB MicroSD card! Whilst I'm completely immersed in new technology I looked at it and just couldn't get my head around the fact that this tiny thing could store 8GB! I popped it straight into Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:16 AM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

10GB data storage for only £208,000!

I was helping Santa order my brother a laptop for Christmas tonight and I spotted a glaring error on Dell's website .... When reviewing the Hardware Support options I was offered an additional option of 10GB Free Online Backup... Dell is normally really Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:59 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Mobilise Your Workforce '7' event in the UK

In the UK on 15th January we are running an event with our partners Vodafone and TBS. This free event will provide strategic guidance on the role mobile technology can play in a business, through to practical steps and real-world examples of how to make Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 2:37 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Channel 10 Here I come....

I was over in Redmond last week for training and our internal Mobility Summit. As well as catching up with colleagues and friends whilst I was there I got invited to pull together a video for Channel 10 . Max invited me along to showcase some of the new Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:14 AM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

Orange SPV E610 available now

A good spot by the team over at Coolsmartphone who discovered the new Orange SPV E610 in the Orange December catalogue (shame there is nothing on the Orange website!) If you aren't familiar with this device from the picture (kindly scanned by Coolsmartphone Read More...
Posted Monday, December 10, 2007 6:51 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

The voice of 'The Tube' becomes the voice of ALK Co-Pilot

Emma Clarke spent eight years as the ‘Voice of the Tube’ on the London Underground. Transport for London failed to see the funny side of a series of spoof messages posted on her personal Internet blog . She has now become the voice of CoPilot® Live™ satellite Read More...
Posted Friday, December 07, 2007 10:49 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Mail for Exchange vs Windows Mobile - what's the difference?

I've had a few Mobile Operators and customers ask me recently what's the difference between an Exchange Activesync Licensee and the Windows Mobile implementation of Exchange Activesync. Before I go into the comparison let me provide a little bit of background. Read More...
Posted Friday, December 07, 2007 9:27 AM by jasonlan | 7 Comments

Windows Mobile Update - what is it for?

There have been a number of articles on blogs both at Smartphone Thoughts and also CoolSmartphone about the role/purpose of Windows Update. Let me explain some history on this. We introduced a capability in Windows Mobile 5.0 called Image Update this Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 06, 2007 4:23 PM by jasonlan | 13 Comments

Windows Mobile 6 is now available for the AT&T Treo 750

It's been a while coming but it's great to see that the Windows Mobile 6 update for the AT&T Treo 750 is now available as a free download at: www.palm.com/750updateATT . Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 11:49 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Sync Mac OS X with your Windows Mobile device.... for free

Eltima have just released their SyncMate 1.0 Beta of their solution for synchronising your Windows Mobile Device with your Mac. With SyncMate you can Sync contacts, Folders, Bookmarks and even synchronise your iCal, iPhoto and iTunes. Best of all - it's Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 10:08 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Exchange Activesync policies summary

I've had a few customers looking for a good summary of all the different versions of Exchange and the respective policies you can enforce. This may help! Settings Ex2003 SP2 Ex2007 RTM Ex2007 SP1 STANDARD CAL Ex2007 SP1 ENTERPRISE CAL Windows Mobile Version Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 9:48 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Intelligolf - now with support for landscape Smartphones

Intelligolf is one of my favourite applications on my Windows Mobile Device. It is the best application I've found for tracking how bad I am at Golf. I've been using it since I started playing a few years ago so I now have a database of every single game Read More...
Posted Monday, December 03, 2007 7:15 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

T-Mobile UK release updates to Windows Mobile 6 for their devices

If you have a T-Mobile MDA Compact III, T-Mobile MDA Mail, T-Mobile MDA Vario II or an Ameo then you will be pleased to hear that T-Mobile UK have provided updates to Windows Mobile 6 for all these devices. If you go to the go to their Download Site you Read More...
Posted Monday, December 03, 2007 3:38 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

TouchPal Keyboard available for Free download

The TouchPal Keyboard shown above is available for FREE download until Dec 8th. So if you have a touchscreen only device then this might be a good option to try. Read More...
Posted Monday, December 03, 2007 3:09 PM by jasonlan | 5 Comments
 
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