Resco Explorer 2007: public beta available

Resco Explorer 2007 If you are interested in participating in the beta version of Resco Explorer, you can head on over to Resco to download the current build of the product.  As a longtime user of Resco, I’ve no trouble recommending trying out a very good File Explorer replacement.

Some of the new features and enhancements are listed below.

General features:
  • Quick-search bar
  • Status bar
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • File Types Highlighting
  • Speed measuring for copying/moving/beaming
  • Customizable startup folder
Network drive mapping:
  • explicit user/password
  • optional drive name
  • permanent/virtual drive (connected on startup/first use)
Encryption:
  • Viewing encrypted files with built-in viewer (decryption in memory)
Bluetooth:
  • Remembers recently used Bluetooth devices (Microsoft Bluetooth stack only)
Today plugin:
  • running applications
  • smart movement using arrows
  • Add Document remembers last folder
Other improvements:
  • Delete confirmation — option “Do not use Recycle Bin”
  • Multi-selection mode and Drag’n'drop via keyboard shortcut (HW key)
  • Open With — option “Enclose path into quotes”
  • dialog font supports Japanese devices
  • copying write-locked files (e.g. pim.vol)
  • Folder Properties — recursive file attribute setting

Via: jkOnTheRunResco Explorer 2007 beta available

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Scoble Show Video Tour of Microsoft Research

While I know this is not mobile related, I figure it’s pretty darn interesting.  If you’ve ever explored the Microsoft Research site and wished to get more information, check out Robert Scoble’s latest video tour of the Microsoft Research facilities and projects.

Robert also has a timeline of the video so you can “fast forward” to the parts that interest you.  The video is about an hour long so you may want to use that timeline.

Via: ScobleizerOne thing Microsoft does WAY better than Google: Research

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Microsoft Outlook Mobile Manager 2.2.0.0

Outlook Mobile Manager Check this out all you OMM users!  Microsoft has released an update to support Vista and Outlook 2007 and added a few feature updates.

New in Version 2.2

  • Supports POP3, in addition to Exchange email accounts.
  • Enhanced support for native junk-email filters.
  • Extended personalization to examples from arbitrary folders
  • Multiple user-interface enhancements
  • Support for Windows Vista/Outlook 2007

Downloading now…

Link to Microsoft Outlook Mobile Manager 2.2.0.0

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Engadget Mobile: T-Mobile USA gets dicey about handset-based Internet usage

T-Mobile Brian White over at Engadget Mobile tries to stir the pot about T-Mobile closing ports for users with mobile data subscriptions added to their phones. This is nothing new to anyone who has been using T-Mobile data services for any length of time. They have always had some loopholes that needed tightening up.

One could ask why the ports were left open in the first place, but every corporation has its idiosyncrasies. The main point was that the T-Zones and $5 T-Mobile Web users would become frustrated that 3rd party software may not work once these ports were closed and that they would end up switching to another carrier. The funny part is that T-Mobile has some of the lowest mobile data rates of all the carriers. If you have voice service, $20/mo. additional buys you a mobile data plan for your BlackBerry and $30/mo. additional buys you unlimited Internet and Hotspot usage for a BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and your laptop.

Compare these prices to some of the other carriers at $50 -$100/mo. additional and you’ll quickly find that T-Mobile EDGE services provide a fantastic bargain. Sure, some users that expect to get something for nothing, or simply like to cheat “the man” out of something will get all uppity about it all, but anyone who checks out the packages from the carriers will find that T-Mobile is a nice place to be for mobile data. Unless you really need 3G; in that case, I’d point you toward EVDO at Verizon.

Via: Engadget MobileT-Mobile USA gets dicey about handset-based Internet usage

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Fujitsu Adds HSDPA to P1610 Tablet PC

Fujitsu P1610 Tablet PC So it seems that one of the most popular convertible mini-laptops has gained WWAN hardware in one of the base configs. This is great news for any mobile warrior, as the HSDPA option, really adds great connectivity in a growing list of cities across North America as well as Europe.

The only thing that could make this device better in my mind is little more powerful processor. A faster hard drive would also be nice along with a 2GB memory option to boot. Of course, this would impact battery life significantly, so it’s a big trade off to do that. In this case, I’ll take the uber-mobility and flexibility that the p1610 brings to the table in place of a Core 2 Duo powerhouse that is offered by many Tablet PC manufacturers.

Still, this device is on my short list for 2007 – sometime this spring I would think.

Via: jkOnTheRunjkOnTheRun: Fujitsu adds embedded HSDPA in P1610 Tablet PC

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Rumor – Is Dell Getting Into the Mobile Phone Segment?

There have been many, many rumors about Dell getting into the cell phone market over the years.  However, with the release of the Apple iPhone and other changes in the market, they may have changed their mind.

Take into account the expansion of HTC into direct competition with the carriers, the carriers broadening their smartphone lineup, Palm’s inclusion of Windows Mobile, and HP’s ongoing pursuit of the mobile market, along with the deployment of 3G data.  These factors prove that there is a viable market for Dell to make a move in.

I really don’t know if Dell is going to make the move – they had recently said that they were getting out of the PDA market entirely.  So if they are getting into the mobile phone market, it would be quite a surprise to most analysts.

Via: Mobile Gadget NewsRumors: Dell plans to venture into PDA handset segment