I know a few people that have picked up the HTC S740 recently and they all rave about it, and let’s face it, a lot of WinMo touch screen phone users lament those unprecedented calls, and data downloads mysteriously triggered whilst our devices are tucked away in a pocket.

Overall I have to say that the S740 is the best Windows Mobile Standard device that I have used in years.  It is solid yet small and delivers plenty of power and performance for even the heaviest of users.   The keyboard is comfortable and responsible and I found the battery life to be outstanding.

Clinton’s conclusion, well echoes the sentiments I’ve been encountering of this wonderful phone.

The S740 is a beautiful looking phone with a surprisingly small form factor and a huge 528MHz processor and 256 Mb of ram, Not too shabby! You’ll not see a better look at the features of this device, Hit the link for Clinton’s comprehensive review

Review of the HTC S740/S743  Windows Mobile Standard Phone on ClintonFitch.com

I’ve never had a Palm device that I can recall, although I’ve resisted the urge to punch out the multitudes of people that have called my WinMo device a Palm Pilot.

The Palm Pre is, Pre release, Pre order, pre release and Pre viewed by many, but when Palm investors start playing up the Pre big time, you have to start wondering if they are getting the shakes over their investment, or if they really believe what they say?

“You know the beautiful thing: June 29, 2009, is the two- year anniversary of the first shipment of the iPhone,” McNamee said today in an interview in San Francisco. “Not one of those people will still be using an iPhone a month later.

I am incredulous at this sort of positive affirmation for an untested, untried, partially marketed Palm device that was rushed to the fore of Palms development process, to try to gain back some market visibility. Of Course investors in the company are going to talk it up, and I think that’s what they are doing!

Seriously, is the Pre???

Via Solsie.com

I have spent a lot of time surfing the iTunes App Store on my iPod Touch lately.  And I have come to two conclusions:  First, there is an abundance of useless garbage available in the iTunes App Store.  Second, an abundance of users flock to this useless garbage, ensuring that it is often positioned in the top 25 lists.  This means that the actually useful applications are buried deep within the nether regions of the iTunes App Store, where many users will never see them.

Today, I am going to highlight the single most useful and important application available in the iTunes App Store today.  In fact, I would venture to say that it is the most important application on any platform.  It does not make any sound effects, it will not make your iPhone fart, vomit, or take a crap all over the couch.  And it is the only application I have ever seen which I implore every iPhone and iPod Touch user to download…RIGHT NOW.  So, what is this absolutely, positively must have application?  It is called Most Wanted.  Hit the jump and I will tell you everything you need to know.

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I just got an email from our good friend Clinton Fitch, letting us know that he has posted a review of the Plantronics Explorer 350 Bluetooth Headset.  We are big fans of Plantronics here at JAMM, having reviewed numerous Plantronics headsets, often with extremely favorable marks.  So, what did Clinton this of the Explorer 350?  he writes:

The Explorer 350 is a bit unique in how it is positioned in the marketplace by Plantronics.  It is designed for those who are constantly on-the-go with its compact design and noise reducing technology.  What also makes it unique is what the headset comes with in the box.  You do not find the traditional AC adapter to charge the headset but rather a 12-volt DC adapter to use in your car or on an airplane.  In addition, you find a USB-based charging cable to connect to your PC to charge the headset from there as well.  Unique?  Definitely!

Find out what else Clinton had to say about this unusual Bluetooth headset, including the air vent clip for your car, and read the full review at Clinton Fitch(dot)com.

Over the last couple of weeks, there has been some talks about a new Dos emulator that would allow S60 phone users to install and run Windows on their devices. We’ve seen screenshots, we’ve seen short videos, but there’s nothing better than trying it and seeing it live, is there? So I picked up my trusty Nokia N82 which runs S60, and went into the shady corners of the internet to unearth the installation files and guides. I did hit some bumpers along the road, but in less than 3 or 4 hours, as my followers on Twitter might testify, I had Windows 95 as well as Windows 3.1 running on it. I even found a configuration file that allowed me to choose between each of the operating systems. Enough with the talking, and let’s show you how it looks:

As I mentioned in the video, there is another project going on aiming to put the Mac OS on the iPhone, and they seem to be succeeding. All of this goes a long way to show how blurry the lines between a computer and a mobile are nowadays. Aand although Windows on my N82 is pretty much useless, given the small resolution and the slow processor, it’s still nice to see that it can be done. Personally, I can’t wait to run Windows 98 or XP maybe on a larger touchscreen device like the Nokia N97. That’d be phenomenal.