Update: Teksoft BlueInput 1.5

Posted by: Peter Murphy on Oct 08 2008 - 46 views

 
BlueInput, or BlueMouse as it used to be called has received an update, and a new tag. This was the second application I ever reviewed,

Pretty novel idea I thought, using a mouse with my axim x51, and something I really wanted to try out. Not to mention the fact that it saves the cost of screen protectors. Now BlueMouse has been around for a while so I’m assuming quite a few people have tried out the earlier versions and either liked it or not. This latest revision has added in support for a lot more devices from major mouse manufacturers, so a mouse you tried before may be compatible with BlueMouse now, and worth another try.

 

The introduction above from the review really sums up what the  app does, and it does it well.

Name: BlueInput Driver for Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard
Version: 1.5.RC-3
Release date: October 7, 2008
Supported Platform: Pocket PC with Microsoft Bluetooth Stack / WM5.0 or newer / BT Mouse+Keyboard compatible
Supported Screen Size: SQUARE, SQUARE VGA, QVGA, VGA, WQVGA, WVGA (all)

So I’m thinking they’ve added in a whole heap of support for lots of other devices, it’s well worth a look for sure.

Click here to go to the Teksoft product page

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Review: Sprite Backup 6.5

Posted by: Peter Murphy on Oct 03 2008 - 181 views

I’ve never looked at Sprite Backup before this review, so I’m approaching this as a novice, and to tell you the truth, I had to resort to the help file, and a couple of quick emails to work out how to get started with this application, but more on that later.
Sprite Backup is known as a great solution for windows mobile users, even allowing migration from one device to a new one, and across OS update’s as well. I’ve used another solution exclusively so I thought it was about time I had a comparison, to justify my product loyalty, or to be drawn in a completely new direction. As we all know a good backup solution is vital for any Windows Mobile user.
For someone like me, who is trying out all sorts of stuff, all of the time, it’s like having insurance, I never know what combination of software is going to  make my device unstable. Therefore, I make a backup every time I install some new program.

So do you think I might be tempted to make Sprite Backup my new solution?

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Palm Treo Pro now shipping. Plz send one to me PLZ!!!

Posted by: Brandon Steili on Sep 26 2008 - 12 views

Alright, so Palm is shipping the Treo Pro now. End of news story. If you need more (it’s $549) click on through to Engadget for more. Now let’s get on the real reason I’m posting this:

ATTENTION PALM. Please don’t make me beg. I want one. I really do - but I’ve got this whole Apple iPhone problem. And it really is a problem. You see I bought the 3G upgrade a couple months ago so even if there is a contract price for the Pro through AT&T soon I can’t get it. And there’s no chance in heck that my wife is going to let me drop another $500+ on a new phone. So you see I have a problem. I really want to use the Treo Pro … but I can’t.

So, Palm - here’s your chance to bring me back into the fold and turn me back into a happy supporter. It’s super simple - send me a Treo Pro. I promise a review (no promises on glowing or not) - plenty of high resolution pictures taken with a DSLR and posted, and I promise all software reviews for the next few months at least will also include images and references to the Treo Pro… because I’ll be reviewing WinMo software and I have to use that software on something now don’t I?!

So, executive summary: Sending me a Treo Pro easily equates to a very high ROI. Multiple high resolution images of the device for people to see and use in their decision process, as well as multiple “re-advertising” images and device references posted over the coming months showing your device using the latest and greatest of Windows Mobile softwares.

Palm, Thank You in advance for your consideration

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Windows Mobile 7… waiting

Posted by: Peter Murphy on Sep 23 2008 - 19 views

It seems Windows Mobile development has stalled, I find myself wondering if Jerry Seinfeld has a BlackBerry? and Bill may be a little less observant than he used to be. Old Age hits us all at some stage. Accepting the fact that Windows Mobile development is actually measured in dog years {seven to one} seems to be the norm, and according to a post at Cnet News today, we’ll be dressing like the android in the photo to the right before we see a competitive update to rival Android.

Although Microsoft has not publicly said when to expect Windows Mobile 7, partners who had expected to have a final release in their hands by early next year have been told now that it won’t be ready until the second half of next year, sources told CNET News.

Somehow, it strikes me that this is indicative of the Microsoft approach, we’ve got it all, but wait there’s more…

Most Windows Mobile users would like to see a real OS update, not just a collection of random patches that define the WM6 and WM6.1 updates. Yes Windows Mobile has been updated since WM5, but they seem like point updates, version updates seem to be lacking. I suppose I’d like to see some changes, well major changes in the Mobile OS especially considering the bevy of devices emerging that have as much power, as the first desktop computer that I ever played with. Seriously, sometimes I think M$ has cast it’s net too wide, to be able to manage, and maintain/ support all of it’s users. Whilst they try to reinvigorate their image with the “I’m a PC” campaign, they are leaving a lot of users out in the cold as far as updates are concerned.

Looks like there will not be an update for some time, but as usual Steve says almost all.

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Spb releases Spb Online for 3G

Posted by: Ragart on Sep 03 2008 - 41 views

Spb’s latest offering comes in the form of an online-centric shell for WM touch-screen devices. Finally, a good reason to have a 3G smartphone!

Spb Online takes the layout of Mobile Shell and throws it out to there to blanket the interwebs in sweet, finger-friendly love. Radio, TV, RSS feeds, weather, and games are all available to you at the touch of a button (although you need wi-fi or 3G for radio/tv to work well). They’ve even thrown a bit of online shopping capability in there for good measure, so you can easily shop for Spb’s other products and download trials right from your device. You can do all of this already with other programs, but this is the first time I’ve seen it all packaged so beautifully.

It’s only available for mobile operators right now, but you can pick this package up later this year for $30 or get a new phone with Spb Online pre-installed (carrier dependant). The radio should be available most anywhere, but I’m not sure how mobile TV will work. Don’t you need a subscription for that kind of thing?

The key thing here will likely be how carriers pick this up. If more carriers start picking this program up, it looks like a pretty decent portal through which ringtones, themes, and programs can be sold. Sounds like an App[le] Store I’ve heard about.

 

Click here for more info and a video intro.

 

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Link Love: Clinton Fitch reviews Spb Backup 2.0

Posted by: Ragart on Aug 19 2008 - 12 views

Spb Backup 1.5 was a really cool and solid application that saved my butt after a registry hack gone terribly wrong. The latest 2.0 version seems to have added an improved UI, PC backup sync, and even restore across ROM versions (if I read that right). Clinton has a detailed review up on his site with gorgeous VGA screenshots of Backup in use, as well as some good comparisons to similar programs. Man, that HTC Advantage looks good!

Check it out here!

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