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Product Category: Utility Software

Manufacturer: Morose Media

Where to Buy: Company Website

Price: $29.99

System Requirements: Windows Mobile 5 AKU 3.3 or newer or Windows Mobile 6, Both a WiFi and a cellular data connection, an installed and working version of Internet Sharing, 15 MB of free device memory

Pros:

• Easy to use;
• Exceptional setup wizard;
• Multiple connection options.

Cons:

• A bit pricey;
• Would love it to actively try to restore dropped data connection.

Summary: Tethering your handheld to your computer has come a long way from the days of strange connection strings, special cables, and slower than turtle speeds. WMWifiRouter provides a 1-click method for getting connected, but is it worth the price? Read on to find out!

What it Does

Simply put, it turns your Windows Mobile device into a broadband wireless router, the… Continue reading

“Pandora provides a personalized, Internet-based radio service. Today, Pandora announced that it is extending its PC-based software to select Windows Mobile devices. The mobile version will have the same features as the online version, such as creating new stations, bookmarking songs, and rating songs with thumbs up or thumbs down. Pandora will initially support the Motorola Q9c and HTC XV6900 on Verizon’s network, and the Motorola Q9c and HTC Touch on Sprint’s network.”

Pandora provides a nice alternative when shuffle on your iPod/Zune/MP3 Player of choice is just being too repetitive. I’ve even found more than one new song that I like through it, and it’s nice to see that eventually we’ll all be able to play it on our WinMo devices, with… Continue reading

Product Category: ClothingManufacturer: SCOTTEVESTWhere to Buy: SeV StorePrice: $340 USD ($250 for Quantum Jacket; $140 for Fleece 5.0)System Requirements: Body ranging from XS to XXXL SizesSpecifications: 52 pockets, cable management through channels / pocket passthroughs, removable hood (Quantum Jacket), removable sleeves (Fleece 5.0), various specially designed features such as key holders, bottle holders, and pockets accessible from the interior or exterior.

Pros:

• Be an unabashed geek without having to look like a nerd;
• Attention to detail and usability;
• Eliminates the need for a separate bag (some days).

Cons:

• Price (for some), Sizes (for others);
• Does not connect (as in previous SCOTTEVEST systems);
• Lack of color options.

Summary:The first SCOTTEVEST product I ever purchased was the 4.0 Tactical system, the closest thing to a predecessor to the Scott Jordan Signature Series… Continue reading

It’s been a week of technological upgrades for me in the Entertainment realm. Prior to Saturday, the last console system I’d owned was 8-bit Nintendo, my smartphone was my only music player that was updated (as I’d outgrown my 30 GB Zune and my 60 GB iPod’s screen was just too small anymore), and my Toshiba laptop with Windows Media Center did very little media wise, save store my music and play it back via Windows Media Player. That changed with recent purchases of an Xbox 360 and a Zune 80. Now I’m looking at the smartphone and wondering why its implementation isn’t up to par with these other two Microsoft products. And more importantly, what should be done about that! As I write this, my Zune is synchronizing wirelessly… Continue reading

Product Category: Mapping / GPS SoftwareManufacturer: DelormeWhere to Buy: Amazon [Affiliate]Price: $36.95 USDSystem Requirements: Windows XP / 2000 / Vista, DVD DrivePros: Price; Route on desktop Or PDA; No cumbersome copy protection / activation required.Cons: Unpolished interface; Unintuitive; Unable to copy to storage card.Summary:GPS Mapping software for Pocket PC can be downright expensive! In addition, it usually includes no desktop interface with which to route and plan longer trips. Delorme Street Atlas USA 2008 provides not only a desktop interface, routing on the device, and map downloads to Palm, PPC, or iPod – it provides all of this under $40. But does it do the job right, or does the price show through in a mediocre job? Read on for the full review!… Continue reading

“Plug any USB powered mobile device (phone, iPod, digital camera etc.) into the battery’s standard USB port and recharge anywhere. Even power hungry devices like the iPod 5G will recharge and play for up to three times longer when connected to the Proporta USB Mobile Device Charger (USB Rechargeable Battery) and you can recharge your mobile, Smartphone or PDA anywhere.” Alright, here’s a seriously awesome accessory that I’m sure everyone here will want. I bought one of these when they came out and love it – on weekend trips I NEVER charge from a wall outlet! Now my device can charge sitting in my bag without worrying about leaving the device, charger, or cable behind! Couple that with the piece of mind that it will be there to give… Continue reading

Product Category: Technology Enabled ClothingManufacturer: SCOTTEVESTWhere to Buy: SeV Online Store (Polo or Pullover)Price: $44.99 USD (Polo), $59.99 USD (Pullover)Pros: Light & moisture-drawing fabric; Vertical device pocket; Exercise in style.Cons: May not be business casual (Polo); Usages limited beyond athletics; Side pocket missing (Polo).Summary:Exercising with technology is a risky proposition. From stories of iPods shaken to death by jogging valley girls to LCD destruction from excess moisture to the horror felt by anyone who has watched their device tumble from a breast pocket, the number of potential dangers for devices seems endless. However, SCOTTEVEST (SeV) has decided that exercising shouldn’t be the time of the day when you may sacrifice the health of your device to boost your own. With… Continue reading

Man, it was a busy few days there, so I’m finally updating my journal to recount what happened this week!
Monday was pretty nondescript, just worked on Andy’s paper. Mom & Dad came up and went to Ryans on Sunday, they liked it, and they got to see our xmas decorations! Anyway, tuesday was a fairly blah day. Taught my second-to-last class, turned in my paper to Andy, and just relaxed. Wednesday I was all psyched because my iPod was supposed to show up. Got home Wednesday though, and WTF? no iPod. Just a stupid infonotice saying they needed ID. I called up the UPS line and through their automated system finally got the stupid thing scheduled to be delivered Friday. Enjoyed my HomestarRunner order Wednesday night (At least that… Continue reading