Question of the Day:  How do you get your technology buzz?

When in the city, my thrill used to be the chance I had to run into Staples.  Then it was CompUSA.  Oh, the rush of seeing the new devices, looking at the varying accessories.  As time has progressed though, the buzz of seeing devices at an electronics store is slowly dying.

How do you get that technology rush?  Is it a new game, trying out a new program or pawing the display of cell phones at a store?  Hit the comments and let us know.

After introducing PUSH capabilities to the new Hotmail, you may wonder how GMail is compared to the revamped MS mail service.

The guys at Lifehacker asked themselves the same question, and went through a comparison between the two services.

They analyzed the following points:

• InBox
• Attachments
• Embedded contents
• MS Office (or Google Docs) integration
• Speed
• Organization
• Instant messaging
• Mobility
• Spam filtering

and conclude that, even noticeably better, the new Hotmail still is not on par with GMail, even if they admit:

It’s worth noting that we love Gmail here at Lifehacker, so while this is was an attempt to be fair and even-handed we may often favor Gmail because, well, we like it. Nonetheless, there are some great new additions to the new Hotmail and things are still missing from both.

I suggest you to visit Lifefacker and give it a read. Meanwhile, I will enjoy my GMail account…

Via: LifeHacker

Today’s JAMM Store Deal of the Day is CallBlock Basic Edition for Windows Mobile.  You can register CallBlock Basic Edition for half the regular price, so be sure to check it out.

You can download a trial and/or register your copy here.

The programs details and specifications are below:

CallBlock is a simple yet effective tool to block unsolicited incoming calls. Now you do not need to turn off your phone just to avoid unnecessary interruptions. Just leave it to CallBlock to filter all your incoming calls and sms.

Select the appropriate CallBlock modes like normal mode (multiple schedulers), temporary allowing all calls, allow VIP numbers only or block all calls to suit different situations.

CallBlock also supports wildcard ‘*’ pattern blocking. You can configure CallBlock to filter out incoming calls beginning or ending with certain numbers.

Features:

• CallBlock Mode – Choose modes like ‘Normal’, ‘Allow All’, ‘Allow VIPs Only’ or ‘Block All’.
• Multiple Scheduler – Preset to automatically block incoming calls/sms at scheduled time.
• Individual Blocking – Lookup and add from Contacts database into block list. Set VIP flag so that no other callers except the VIPs can get in touch with you when using the VIP mode.
• Group Blocking – Ability to block group of callers based on Contacts category.
• Block Unknown Callers – Block incoming numbers not in your Contacts list.
• Block Private Number – Option to block incoming calls with no number.
• Wildcard Number Blocking – Block incoming calls beginning or ending with pre-defined numbers.
• Filter Blocked Caller’s SMS – Choose to ignore or delete those annoying sms!
• Block Notification – Get instant alert on blocked calls.
• Call Logging – View blocked calls detail so you know who and when the call was blocked.

Minimum Requirements:

• Windows Mobile 6 Professional
• Note: Please uninstall existing version before installing latest version.

Display Dimensions
240×240, 240×320, 240×400, 320×240, 320×320, 400×240, 480×480, 480×640, 480×800, 640×480, 800×480
Operating System
WM6, WM6.1, WM6.5

Motorola has announced its new ES400 Enterprise Digital Assistant. The device shows that the company has not yet abandoned the Microsoft platform, and was a chance for Steve Ballmer to shed more light (or more darkness…) on Microsoft’s mobile OS strategy.

During Motorola’s ES400 launch event, Ballmer said Microsoft is working on another mobile OS for enterprise devices, based on Windows Mobile 6.5:

In the next six months we will release a new embedded OS called Windows Embedded Handheld, based on Windows Mobile 6.5 technologies

[...] in the second half of 2011, we will release a version of Windows Embedded Handheld based on Windows Phone 7 technology

This strategy will allow Microsoft to offer enterprises a way to gently migrate to a version of Windows Phone 7 for enterprise devices (i.e. rugged devices).

For the moment, the Motorola ES400 shows us the solution adopted to bridge to the new Mobile OS for enterprises:

• skinned version of WM6.5.3 mimicking Windows Phone 7
• 600-MHz ARM11 processor
• GSM HSPA, Sprint’s CDMA EVDO
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
• 640×480 pixel, 3 inch, touch screen

Well, I am not an enterprise user, but a front facing keyboard always has my attention

Via: WMPoweruser

Via: WMExperts

Today is Free App Friday at Handango and this time they are giving away 3D Nine Hole Golf game for the major platforms out there: BlackBerry, Android, Windiws Mobile and Symbian.

Visit Handango and follow the instructions, you will be able to download and play a Golf match:

Watch the U.S. Open Golf Tour from Pebble Beach AND play golf on your Smartphone at the same time.  Why would you want to spend your weekend any other way? 3D Nine Hole Golf provides unique real-time 3D graphics that make this golf game stand apart from the rest. Easy control and challenging elements offer great action play for the golf addict and the mobile gamer alike.   Download 3D Nine Hole Golf for FREE by using 100% off code FAF618.

Gameplay includes:

• Real-time scene rendering and sophisticated 3D camera with particle effects allow you to easily track the ball’s flying trail
• Realistic ball physics reflect the player’s stroke choice, terrain, wind direction and intensity
• Play three luxurious golf courses, each with a distinct landscape and climate for a total of 27 holes

I am not a game aficionado, but I like golf games, and free can’t be beaten.

Via: Handango