Celio RedFly in Action
November 7, 2009 – 9:36 pm | Comments

A few days ago I commented about the Celio Redfly adding support for BlackBerrys. I came across that bit of information first while researching to purchase a Celio RedFly myself and then while I’ve been …

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Julie is a moderator on MobilitySite. She is a Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices and also moderates on Microsoft's Windows Mobile forum and is frequent contributor on HP's IPAQ forum. Julie's windows mobile blog is http://pocketprimer.com); and you can follow her on twitter (@ProfJulie)

Windows MarketPlace for Mobile: Will you shop there?
October 10, 2009 – 11:23 pm | Comments
Windows MarketPlace for Mobile: Will you shop there?

After much anticipation and amidst much fanfare, Microsoft unveiled its Windows MarketPlace for Mobile devices last Tuesday.  The Windows MarketPlace is now open for business for WM6.5 phones, with plans to make it accessible to …

Why carry a smartphone & an MP3 player?
July 8, 2009 – 8:11 pm | Comments
Why carry a smartphone & an MP3 player?

Yesterday this post by adamzea on Twitter got me thinking because most of the time I’m one of those silly people that carry a Smartphone and an MP3 player (specifically, a  Zune).  I used …

A portable scanner in my pocket! (or faxing from a mobile device)
June 25, 2009 – 12:13 pm | Comments
A portable scanner in my pocket! (or faxing from a mobile device)

I’ve been exploring creative ways to use the camera on my Windows Mobile device to boost my productivity.  Qipit provides a way to copy and email or fax documents to anyone at any time from …

Comparing the IPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger and the IPAQ 900 Business Messenger
February 20, 2009 – 12:23 pm | Comments
Comparing the IPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger and the IPAQ 900 Business Messenger

I’ve enjoyed using my IPAQ hw6925 for a couple of years but a few months ago the hw6925 went for a swim for a brief 2 seconds.  Even though I removed the battery, storage card …

Cooking in the Mobile Cloud
December 12, 2008 – 1:28 pm | Comments
Cooking in the Mobile Cloud

I’m a pretty good cook and, even though I don’t cook a lot, I enjoy trying out new recipes.  I’ve clipped recipes, searched for recipes on the web, and amassed quite a collection of cookbooks …

Email & Text Messaging on the IPAQ 910c
October 23, 2008 – 5:41 pm | Comments
Email & Text Messaging on the IPAQ 910c

Windows Mobile 6.1 brings a substantial facelift and some significant enhancements to the IPAQ 910c:

Easier email setup and improved performance
Follow-up tags (doesn’t seem to work on the IPAQ 910c)
Enhanced Security that alerts you if you …

Exploring WIFI and IE on the IPAQ 910c
August 15, 2008 – 10:49 am | Comments
Exploring WIFI and IE on the IPAQ 910c

Setting up my wireless network on the IPAQ 910c was very easy.  When I turned the WIFI radio on, the IPAQ 910c detected my network and prompted me for my WEP encryption code.  As soon …

Exploring Bluetooth on the IPAQ 910c
August 14, 2008 – 8:06 pm | Comments
Exploring Bluetooth on the IPAQ 910c

The Bluetooth settings under WM6.1 are quite a bit different than earlier Windows Mobile operating systems.  Setting up partnerships is much simpler, requiring a minimum of screen taps, but it is a bit disorienting.  So …

Comparing PDF Readers
June 5, 2008 – 12:29 pm | Comments
Comparing PDF Readers

If you want to read PDF files on your Pocket PC, you have a couple of choices in PDF Readers. In this article I will evaluate and compare the three most popular PDF Readers …

Finally! A way to block spam text messages on my AT&T cell phone.
April 30, 2008 – 12:43 pm | Comments
Finally! A way to block spam text messages on my AT&T cell phone.

Last time I checked, I could not find a way to block spam text messages through my AT&T account. Today, I received another spam text message, so I decided to look around again, and …

Are there bugs in the WM6.0 implementation of the IPAQ 21x and 11x?
April 5, 2008 – 7:00 pm | Comments
Are there bugs in the WM6.0 implementation of the IPAQ 21x and 11x?

By the notice on their website, WebIS seems to think so…..
iPaq 21x, 11x users Notice:FlexMail is not compatible with these devices at this time. We believe there are bugs in the implementation of Windows …

A Pocket Full of Books
March 29, 2008 – 11:17 am | Comments
A Pocket Full of Books

I have always been an avid reader. Every bookshelf in my home is filled to capacity (and I have a lot of book cases). Lately I’ve been exploring electronic options (no bookshelves needed …

Pocket PC Tech’s Lil’ Sync USB Mobile Power Pack
March 20, 2008 – 1:49 pm | Comments
Pocket PC Tech’s Lil’ Sync USB Mobile Power Pack

INTRODUCTION
The other day I took my IPAQ hx2415 out of my bag and it wouldn’t turn on because I had inadvertently allowed the battery to get too low. I was disappointed that I would …

A Guided Tour of the IPAQ Classic Handheld 110
February 29, 2008 – 10:15 am | Comments
A Guided Tour of the IPAQ Classic Handheld 110

In this video, I take you through several different screens and options as I explore this WM6.0 Pocket PC.

 
Credits:
Pocket PC theme image created from the John William Waterhouse painting entitled “My Sweet Rose”
Video created …

The IPAQ Classic Handheld 110 – a Gem of a Pocket PC
February 19, 2008 – 8:46 pm | Comments
The IPAQ Classic Handheld 110 – a Gem of a Pocket PC

INTRODUCTION
The IPAQ Classic Handheld 110 is a great, moderately priced Pocket PC in HP’s newest line of WM6.0 devices. The IPAQ 110’s 16 Bit 246k 240 x320 pixel screen is brilliant and beautiful and with …