Nov 30

A Mouse Pointer in Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Samsung released three new Windows Mobile devices in October and November, and each includes an optical touchpad mouse.  When I first heard of this feature in mid-2008, I poo-pooed it; a mouse on a Windows Mobile device?  No thanks.

But then I began my review of the Samsung Epix (and more recently the Samsung Saga), and saw that the inclusion of a mouse and pointer made a lot of sense for Windows Mobile, at least as it exists today. 

The reason is simple: in the face of touch friendly mobile operating systems from Apple, Google, and most recently RIM, Windows Mobile just can’t compete for those users who want a touch-centric, finger-friendly device.  The WinMo OS was and is designed to be used with a stylus, a keyboard and other hardware controls in addition to a touchscreen interface.  I have high hopes for the future of Windows Mobile in the touch-only navigation department, but the realization of those hopes is likely a year away.

Nov 29

The Pocket PC Central Hands-On Review of the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Windows Mobile Smartphone has been posted in the Windows Mobile Device Review Center.

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Nov 28

blackfriday

Some of our favorite retailers are offering savings this Black Friday and throughout the weekend. Get great prices on holiday gifts from:

Amazon.com

Buy.com

PCMall

The Apple Store

BestBuy.com

But hurry; offers end today, this weekend or Monday.

Nov 24

ver_touchproThe HTC Touch Pro has come to Verizon Wireless.

The Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional touchscreen smartphone sells for $349 after a two-year service agreement and a $70 mail-in rebate.

Head over to our Verizon Wireless HTC Touch Pro XV6850 Information Center for more information or visit the Verizon Wireless web store to get one for yourself.

Nov 23

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On November 26, 2008, Verizon Wireless will begin selling the Samsung Omnia SCH-i910 in their online store, but users will have to wait until the second week in December to see the Omnia show up in brick-and-mortar stores around the U.S.

This information comes from BGR, as do new details on the Omnia’s price.  According to the report, the Samsung Omnia will have a final sale price of $249 with a two-year service agreement and a $70 mail-in rebate.

The Samsung Omnia is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional touchscreen smartphone with a touch-centric design.  Features include 8GB of internal flash memory, a 5MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, EV-DO Rev. A mobile broadband, and Samsung’s now-standard optical mouse touchpad control system.

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