One of my favorite Windows Mobile applications has just been updated with a Major Release, SPB Time 3.0, and I’m sure you’ll agree that the new features are…well, simply amazing.

Stay tuned our review of SPB Time 3.0 and I’ll wait till that time to let you know why this is such a cool update to their already fantastic WorldClock/Alarm application!

Until then, please check out the press release below:

November 24th, 2009 – SPB Software, a leading maker of mobile applications, announces the release of SPB Time 3.0, a major update to the best-selling Windows Mobile time toolset. The updated version offers a completely new, reconsidered user interface and significantly improved alarm features. SPB Time 3.0 provides user with three different types of alarms to fit any needs. Paranoid alarm is designed to wake up deep sleepers while Bio alarm does its job in a very gentle way. Classic alarm is a good solution for those who don’t believe in biorhythms and do not want to be disturbed too much in the morning time.

A lot of features were reworked in the design aspect. For example, “World Time” feature is presented as a realistic looking 3D model of the Earth with chosen cities designated as spots on the surface. Countdown screen is supplemented with a picture of sandglass where the sand pours out as time goes. The splendour of these interface solutions are accompanied by a vast choice of skins in an online catalog.

SPB Time 3.0 is also one of the company’s Windows Mobile applications that is able to make use of SPB Mobile Shell’s widget system. Four widgets are available for those who already have Mobile Shell version 3.5.1 and higher: City Time, Moon Phase, Next Alarm and Stop Watch.

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*** SPB Time 3.0 New Features: ***

* Snappier, better looking user interface;
* Classic, Paranoid and Bio alarms;
* More than 20 alarm tunes;
* Online skins catalog;
* SPB Mobile Shell widgets;
* Scrollable Calendar with weeks numbers;
* Moon phases.

*** Pricing and Availability **

SPB Time 3.0 is compatible with Windows Mobile 5 and higher. It may be purchased for 14.95 USD, or a 15-day free trial version may be downloaded at www.SPBSoftware.com. Users of any previous versions of SPB Time are welcome to upgrade to SPB Time 3.0 with 50% discount. According to SPB Software’s upgrades policy, all SPB Time users who have purchased the product within the last 90 days, are eligible for free upgrade.

*** Further Information and Downloads ***

SPB Time 3.0 download page

http://spbsoftware.com/pocketpc-software/time/download.html

SPB Time 3.0 screenshots

http://spbsoftware.com/pocketpc-software/time/screenshots.html

*** About SPB Software (www.spbsoftware.com) ***

SPB is a leading brand in mobile software, standing for a unique line of popular consumer products and partnerships with the world’s most innovative handset makers and wireless carriers. SPB’s software solutions deliver richer smartphone experiences and enable subscribers to do more with their mobile data connections. SPB Software is the maker of the world’s single number one bestselling mobile application – SPB Mobile Shell. For more information, please visit www.spbsoftware.com.

Follow SPB Software on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/spb_software

Connect with SPB Software on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/SPB-Software/77703564770?ref=ts

This time of the year is a good time to reflect on all of the people and things in our lives that we are thankful for.  I know I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends, as well as my health.  Since JAMM is all about mobile tech and electronics, I thought I would ask our team members:

 ’What electronics/technology are they thankful for?’

Me:  I am thankful for the fact that Verizon has an exciting line-up of phones with Droid, a Palm OS in the New Year, and maybe an iPhone in 6 to 8 months. 

Sue:  Thankful for her Touch Pro and her shiny new Dell

Doug:  Thankful for netbooks and ebooks to make his journey to work in the morning so much better, as well as the fabulous new ZuneHD

Thomas:  Thankful for Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile pumping out tunes for his MacBook, and to Google QuickSearchBox on the Mac and WriteRoom for helping him concentrate a little better when writing things up

Brett:  Is thankful that the Nokia N900 is finally shipping, and there is a big push behind the Qt programming language to create apps that are easily portable to multiple mobile & desktop platforms

Louis:  Thankful for his FLIP video camera for the convenience in writing JAMM reviews

Brian:  Is thankful for the ability to carry a usable Internet with him via his new iPhone

TJ:  Is thankful for the integrated circuit.  Tech toys won’t be the same with vacuum tubes would they?  And where would the mobility be with something like that?  (Excellent point)

Chris:  Is thankful for Win 7 because it got him a paying gig with a local paper, and XDA as they are keeping his fix of WM 6.5.1 flowing

So, what electronics are you thankful for?

A Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers and their families from the JAMM Team!!!

Skooba just announced Today a new line of protective skins for Netbooks.  These are really nice-looking cases that are form-fitting to the shape of your Netbook and do not add much additional weight or bulk. There is a slot for holding USB thumbdrives too…. Check out the press release below:

Rochester, NY, November 23, 2009—On the heels of its recent introduction of Netbook Messenger Bags, Skooba is expanding its accessory offering with a colorful collection of protective skins for netbook computers up to 10.1 inch screen size.

The new “Netbook Neo Sleeve” is a form-fitting, padded neoprene skin that protects against bumps, scratches and the elements. The zip-around Sleeve fully encloses the netbook, and can be carried inside another bag, or on its own using the included, removable shoulder strap. A stretchy, front zipper compartment provides space for the power adapter, and there’s even a dedicated USB thumb drive storage slot. If the front pocket is left empty, the Sleeve is airport “checkpoint friendly,” so it can be put through x-ray screening without removing the netbook. Skooba’s Netbook Neo Sleeve is available in the same 4 color combinations as its recently-introduced Netbook Messenger— Abyss Black, Blizzard White, Deep Ocean Blue and Inferno Red, each with contrasting charcoal front pocket.

The Neo Sleeve provides a high level of protection, yet adds minimal bulk, and tips the scales at a near “zero-gravity” 6.4 ounces.

The suggested retail price of the new Netbook Neo Sleeve is just $19.95. Full specs and dealer/ordering information at www.skoobadesign.com.

This is part 4 of a multipart series on setting up Windows 7 on YOUR computer.   You can see parts here at Just Another Mobile Monday and at iTechGear.org.

Ok…

So, now you’re ready to install Windows 7 on your PC, right?  You’ve decided that 7 is right for you, have figured out which version to install, and have upgraded key components of your system to get it ready for the upgrade.  The only thing left is to plunk the DVD in the drive and let ‘er rip, right??

Wrong. There are a number of things that you need to do to get ready for the actual software install. Let’s take a look at what they are and give the install the biggest opportunity for success…

Ready, set, HOLD IT! Don’t install just yet. First things first…

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I have to say that I am becoming a pretty big fan of the Android Operating System.  It is extremely powerful, well built, and works great.  So, I was pretty curious when my friend Wayne (formerly of Gear Diary) shot me an email (actually a Google Wave) with a link to an official Android forum in Google’s forums.  This one looks at the Android OS, and contains over 2500 threads containing feature requests, enhancements, and general suggestions.  Who knows, maybe something in here might be sign of things to come in Android 3.0.  A lot of the suggestions were more technical in nature, but there were some surprised, the ability to access Google Docs (how was this not already included?)

Check out the forum, here.  And if you are an Android user, write in and let us know how you would change the operating system.  Is it perfect as is?  What other features or enhancements would you like to add?