Well, well, well, Nokia is getting into car navigation systems.
Entering into the European marketplace, the Nokia 330 will compete with TomTom, Magellan, Pharos, and others.
Interesting how Nokia is continuously trying to expand their product suite into new areas. I’m not sure how successful they’ll be at any of these, however, it is refreshing to see a company trying to improve itself and grow in new directions.
Via: GigaOM – GPS Navigation: Nokia Looks to Cars
Geekzone has reviewed the Toshiba Gigabeat X30 personal media player, and I have to say I like the device. A full 30GB is available for storage along with a 2.4″ QVGA screen.
A full review with great pictures are available at the link below.
Via: Geekzone – Toshiba Gigabeat X30 Review
While I’ve only linked to Engadget Mobile below, there are a number of screen caps of the latest beta version of Windows Mobile. It’ll be an incremental upgrade to be sure – similar to Windows Mobile 2003SE – refinements to a stable release.
Guess I’m not as impressed as I hoped I would be. The Windows Mobile GUI screams for a makeover, the base configuration being a good five years old or so.
Also, most devices employing Windows Mobile needs some new innovation. Don’t get me wrong, the devices coming out are good and fill a need, but I think manufacturers could do better on the feature set. Moreover, I think consumers should be demanding more and better innovation in the products being brought to market.
Via: Engadget Mobile – A closer look at Windows Mobile codename “Crossbow”
Technorati tags: Windows Mobile Crossbow
Congratulations to Ilium Software on their three wins! I personally use all three software packages on my MDA and can say that they are truly best of breed in their category.
To celebrate, Ilium software is offering 30% off on all their software. Follow the link below for more details on how to take advantage of this offer!
Via Ilium Software News – Smartphone and Pocket PC Magazine Announces the Best Software Awards Winners
Well, my 4 year old Pharos GPS solution still works. Last year I added a Seidio powered mount that attaches to the windshield, and that brought a new level of utility to the combo unit.
At any rate, my login at the Pharos support site still worked and I was able to download one of the maps I needed. Seems I missed one of them a year ago when I downloaded the latest versions.
What I like about the configuration I have, is that its a modular system, I’ve swapped two PDAs with the same GPS unit, and several software upgrades during the last several years. Odds are that I’ll replace the combo with a true all in one navigation solution in the next year, simply because they are finally at the point where the PDA, GPS, Software solution was 4 years ago. Though the PDA based solution is still cheaper.
The real benefit to the current crop of navigators is that they are starting to specialize, high-end, low-end, automobile, marine, personal handheld, and recently motorcycle focused solutions. Cool stuff!
What GPS/navigation solution do you use?
But I’ll be blogging. And judging from the past few weeks, I’ll probably be blogging here at TML more than I have in the last month.
We’re heading out of town on a “road trip” for the next four days and I’m going to blog the technology pieces here! For random “stuff” you can read my personal blog at RickMahn.com (gratuitous plug).
The main mobile tech that’ll be traveling with me:
I’ll be posting on what works, what doesn’t, what WiFi locations work, coverage of T-Mobile’s GPRS/EDGE network, acceptance of my ’80′s radio hits by the family, and so on…
Technorati tags: T-Mobile, MDA, iPaq, URGE, Pharos GPS, Orb, GPRS, EDGE, WiFi, Mobile Data, RickMahn.com
Ah, the moment we’ve been waiting 5 years for! Download now and help clog Microsoft servers!
JUST KIDDING!
Be aware that download times may/may not be affected by a large number of people downloading.
IEBlog – Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Available Now
With Bluetooth starting to penetrate the personal media player market, and Windows Mobile A2DP update supporting stereo audio in Bluetooth, I’ve been looking for some good information on Bluetooth stereo headsets.
Michael Oryl at MobileBurn has a full review of four Bluetooth Headsets. Head on over and read up on headsets from BlueAnt, Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson.
MobileBurn: Bluetooth Stereo Headset Roundup
Is the current state of Windows Mobile Smartphone’s good enough for you to give up your Pocket PC (Phone Edition of course)? Jerry Raia over at Smartphone Thoughts has decided to.
While Jerry has a Moto Q, personally I would need at least a T-Mobile Dash, or other HTC Excalibur variant with more RAM before event trying this. I’ve become so used to the wide selection of software for my MDA though, I don’t know if I could give it up.
What about you? Do those slim & sexy little smartphones draw you in or do you need the flexibility of a Pocket PC Phone?
Smartphone Thoughts: No More Pocket PC
Heinz Burkart over at the::unwired has posted a review of WebIS’ new FlexMail 2007 product for Pocket PCs. I’ve owned previous versions of FlexMail and have not installed it on my MDA receintly because of performance issues. This latest version is said to have improved performance in addition to many requested feature upgrades.
Read more at the link below.
the::unwired: REVIEW: WebIS FlexMail 2007 for Pocket PC