iMATE JAM/O2 XDA Mini/Qtek S100 Series 64MB to 128MB Upgrade Available

PocketPC Techs is pleased to announce that they have released and are shipping an enhanced 3-In-1 Stylus for the:

HP iPAQ rz1715 Series, HP iPAQ rx3115 Series, HP iPAQ rx3715 Series, HP iPAQ hx47XX Series

They are also shipping a new 3.5mm Stereo headphone adapter for the iMATE PDA2k/O2 XDA III/Qtek 9090 Series. This adapter converts the proprietary 4 conductor Pocket PC Phone Jack to a 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack while enabling the internal microphone. The adapter cable is approximately 7" long.

They are also shipping a new WriteSHIELD™ AG & C2 Screen Protector for the:

HTC Magician, iMate JAM Series, Qtek S100 Series, XDA Mini Series

As well as a new Lil' Sync Pro that is compatible with the following systems:

Audiovox SMT5600 Series, HTC Typhoon Series, iMate JAM Series, Motorola MPx200 Series, Qtek S100 Series, RIM Blackberry 6200 Series, RIM Blackberry 7200 Series, RIM Blackberry 7510 Series, Sony Clie UX40 Series, Sony Clie UX50 Series, XDA Mini Series

Overview:

Headset Adapters: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ppcthsa.asp
3-in-1 Stylii: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ppctstylii.asp
Lil' Sync: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/lilsync.asp
WriteSHIELD: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/ws.asp More...

OCW Review : Nokia 6260 Symbian GSM Triband Camera Phone

PocketPCTechs are pleased to announce that they have developed and released a 64MB to 128MB upgrade for the iMATE JAM/O2 XDA Mini/Qtek S100 Series Pocket PC.

This unit uses low voltage hi-speed BGA memory, so stacking is not available and 128MB will be the maximum capacity. During the upgrade process they remove the existing 64MB and install 128MB. This memory upgrade does NOT require their proprietary driver and is fully recognized by the OS (121.39MB Available). The SRP of the upgrade is $199 including 2nd day return shipping (USA only).

As always, this upgrade is not supported by the manufacturer and will void the warranty On the unit. They do offer a 90 day warranty on the upgrade and motherboard Of the unit.

iMATE JAM/O2 XDA Mini/Qtek S100 Series: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/Services.asp?type=IJAM

European customers will be able to order and ship through their Authorized Upgrade Center, Expansys.com. The mainboards will be upgraded by PocketPCTechs. They currently have several shipments per week between Expansys and PocketPCTechs.com

http://www.expansys.com/p_ppctech.asp

This will save the customer international customs & shipping fees, and shipping time. More...

Thu Dec 30, 2004

Zi Corporation Licenses Embedded Text Input Technologies to Leading EMS Provider

From OCWorkbench:

Today, we bring you our last review for the year 2004. It is the Symbian based Nokia 6260 phone.

This is the first time Nokia release a clamshall-twistable phone. The LCD can be twisted and rotated 180 degrees to work in the "Browser Mode. Other features include built-in Quickpoint, Quickword software. It also has FM Tuner and playbacks MP3. On top of Infrared, Bluetooth, GPRS, MMC external storage can also be used to install applications or images, mp3, ringtones (midi) etc.

Read Nokia 6260 review: http://www.ocworkbench.com/2004/nokia/6260/p1.htm More...

Describing Loudspeakers @ eCoustics.com

Zi Corporation (Nasdaq: ZICA) (TSX: ZIC), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced that Flextronics has signed a global license agreement to use its eZiTap™ and eZiText® solutions. Flextronics is the leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering innovative design and manufacturing services to technology companies.

The license agreement for eZiTap and eZiText technologies includes a number of innovative and first-to-market features that Zi has developed. These features include personalization and learning dictionaries, word completion and next word prediction; as well as, dual language messaging, which allow simultaneous use of two alphabetic languages without any mode changes by the user. More...

Information Appliance Associates Showcases BlackBerry-to-Macintosh Connectivity Solution at MacWorld Expo

Quote:

Reviewers can become almost poetic in their descriptions of loudspeaker sound. For instance, does a term like "chocolaty midrange" have meaning for anyone other than the writer who used it? Does it mean that the sound is smooth, thick, or dark? And is it a criticism or a compliment? Who knows?

Terms Used To Describe How A Loudspeaker Sounds
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/114726.html More...

Wed Dec 29, 2004

Getting Music While You Sleep

Information Appliance Associates (IAA), inventors of the PocketMac®-line of products, today announced that it will be showcasing PocketMac for BlackBerry® from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) at the MacWorld Conference and Expo 2005 in San Francisco, CA.

“We are very pleased that Apple’s mobile customers will be able to enjoy BlackBerry and synch with their Mac using the PocketMac application,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion.

"We're incredibly excited," said Terence Goggin, CTO of Information Appliance Associates. "To be working with RIM and have a product that embraces the Mac market...we couldn’t be more pleased. With PocketMac for BlackBerry, Mac users will be able to extend their systems to wireless environments via BlackBerry.”

The showcase, available at booth 2107 in the main hall at the MacWorld Expo, will include full product demos on a range of BlackBerry handhelds, working connectivity demos of Macintosh computers synching with BlackBerry handhelds and the ability for expo visitors to purchase BlackBerry handhelds with the Mac sync software included at no extra charge. More...

SOYO Group Expands Beyond Motherboards into New Product Lines at CES 2005

Sumitronics Asia Pte Ltd, will unveil its state of art innovative product at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, (booth 55001, Las Vegas Hilton).

The SP-103 MP3 Docking Station is the perfect accessory companion to any MP3 Player device. The SP-103 allows most MP3 Players to automatically record the latest Top-40 music hits directly from the FM radio without any talk or commercials. The songs recorded are encoded into individual MP3 music tracks.

“With the SP-103 product, users of portable MP3 Players now no longer need to depend on the PC or Internet for their main source of music,” said Tajima Toshimasa, Managing Director, Sumitronics Asia Pte Ltd. He added, “Time consuming connections to the Internet, searching and downloading music files are also no longer necessary.” The process is fully automated, with just one touch of the button. Through the popular USB interface, the SP-103 allows easy transfer of MP3 music files to most MP3 Player devices supporting the USB Mass Storage standard.

“Users just need to plug in their MP3 Player, press the recording button and go to bed. Next morning, their MP3 Player will be filled with music,” said Miyamoto Tsunehiro, Chief Engineer, Sumitronics Asia Pte Ltd. The SP-103 is targeted at people who are interested in always getting the latest Top-40 music hits. An alarm clock function is also built into the SP-103 for use as a bedside clock radio.

Encased in a black wooden cabinet with a metal faceplate, stylish and elegant looking, it is suitable for urban young executives. The SP-103 will be retailing in Singapore from 15th January 2005 at S$499 (approximately US$299). For the USA and European markets, the SP-103 is planned to be available in shops by end Q1 2005. More...

Personal Computer News

SOYO(R) Group, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: SOYO) a leading provider of computer motherboards, computer peripheral devices, and consumer electronics, announces its new line of broadband telephony, portable storage, computer peripheral and consumer electronics products at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show), Jan. 6-9, 2005, at the Innovations Plus Pavilion, booth #IP603.

The company, best known for its award-winning line of high-end DRAGON(R) motherboards for the Intel(R) and AMD(R) platforms, has expanded beyond its traditional gaming markets to provide cost-effective, reliable and high quality peripherals that meet the needs of all markets, from the end-user to the enterprise.

''The SOYO name is synonymous with quality, performance and value, and we look forward to extending our brand with product offerings for the consumer, SOHO, SMB and enterprise markets,'' said Mr. Ming Chok, president and CEO of SOYO Group, Inc.

''Our new line of products is designed to provide affordable, easy-to-use and universally compatible solutions that expand the functionality of computers at home and in the office, while our new Z-Connect family of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) products and services deliver the convenience and cost-savings of instant broadband telephony capabilities," said Mr. Chok. New product offerings from SOYO Group, Inc. that will be on display include: Z-Connect Instant Broadband Telephone, offering a "plug-and-dial" VoIP telephone solution with zero monthly fees and up to 150 minutes of free, ready-to-use call time. Users simply plug the Z-Connect phone into their high-speed DSL or cable modem via a router and begin making local, long- distance or international calls for free. When the free call time is used, additional time is purchased on the flexible ''pay-as-you-go" plan from SOYO's Web site at http://phone.soyo.com/ . More...

Nokia Selected as the First 3G Handset Partner for Hong Kong CSL

Tiger Telematics' Gizmondo on Show With Microsoft and Nvidia

Nokia today announced that CSL has selected Nokia as their first 3G handset partner and have chosen the Nokia 6630 smartphone for their 3G WCDMA product portfolio. The Nokia 6630 phone offers online e-mail, capability to download and view e-mail attachments, mobile broadband access to multimedia content, live video streaming and video conferencing.

"We congratulate CSL for their commercial 3G network launch and we are delighted to work as their first 3G handset partner. We will continue to work closely together in bringing unique and exciting 3G mobile experience to CSL customers through the Nokia 6630 smartphone," said Bruce Lam, General Manager, Nokia Mobile Phones, Hong Kong and Macau.

"With the demand for multimedia mobile content and data growing strongly, we believe the 3G mass market is here. With its powerful imaging and computer features, Nokia 6630 works seamlessly with our integrated 3G / EDGE mobile network and is ideal for bringing CSL's business and consumer 3G services to life," said Hubert Ng, Chief Executive Officer, CSL. More...

Tue Dec 28, 2004

ArsLexis InfoMan 1.0 release for Palm

Following up on our Gizmondo coverage back in May and Aug Looks like we will be seeing a live unit at CES in Jan!

Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. (OTC: TGTL, OTC: TGTL.PK), today confirmed the company will be exhibiting the multi-entertainment device at the forthcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as being featured on the Microsoft and Nvidia stands. The event running from Jan. 6-9, 2005, will introduce the feature-packed Gizmondo to the US market, ahead of the soon-to-be-announced, late-Q1 2005 launch date.

The annual show attracts over 140,000 technology hungry visitors each year, all eager to sample new products, pick up the latest gadgetry, and listen to keynote speakers divulge their thoughts regarding the year ahead.

Gizmondo will be featured on the Microsoft Corp. stand (# 7145, Central Hall) profiling the strengths of the Windows CE technology and onboard Windows Media Player. It will also be demonstrating the capabilities of the new GoForce 4500 3D graphics accelerator on the Nvidia stand (#35311), which lies at the gaming heart of the device.

"Our goal with Windows Embedded is to arm device-makers like Gizmondo with the components they need to quickly and easily deliver compelling devices to their customers," said Scott Horn, senior director, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Gizmondo's cutting-edge mobile entertainment device is a great example of the kind of innovation possible on Windows CE."

Gizmondo will also be wowing crowds at its own stand (#70037, Central Plaza), where demonstrators will be on hand to guide show-goers through the GPS, SMS/MMS and email communication features, gaming and entertainment functions.

More photos at: http://maj.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=83809
Source: Engadget More...

Top Global to Launch new 3G Phoebus product line and demonstrate VoIP over CDMA 1X EV-DO solution in 2005 CES

ArsLexis announced relase of InfoMan 1.0 for Palm. InfoMan is a wireless information agent. You can use InfoMan to:

get current movie times
get latest box office information
get weather forecast
convert currencies using latest rates
get latest stock quotes
issue 411-like queries
read jokes

InfoMan costs $39.95 for a yearly subscription. Part of the functionality is free.

InfoMan requires Palm device with wireless internet connection and is optimized for Treo 600/650 smartphones.

Download free trial version and read more about InfoMan.

More...

Six new and four updated LingvoSoft dictionaries for Pocket PC released

Top Global, a leader in wireless convergence solutions, announced today new products and solutions that link third-generation (3G) mobile and Wi-Fi networks. This enables operators to leverage wide-area 3G CDMA2000® and UMTS/W-CDMA mobile networks to deliver voice and data services to millions of Wi-Fi customers. Top Global's solution, called 3G Phoebus, serves as a gateway that links 3G and Wi-Fi networks, enabling enterprises and consumers to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of broadband wireless voice and data services in truly mobile and remote environments. Our patented 3G Phoebus is the world’s first gateway to support voice over internet protocol (VoIP) over 3G CDMA2000® and UMTS/W-CDMA mobile networks.

Last Month during the 3G World Congress & Exhibition in Hong Kong, Top Global demonstrated for the first time in the world, voice call over EV-DO network. CDMA2000 1x EV-DO by definition is a data only network. Top Global’s MobileBridge™ and VoIP solution enables visitors to make and receive phone calls through EV-DO network to and from anywhere around the world.. Our solution supports VPN, VoIP, authentication, authorization, and the needed accounting (AAA) features so that enterprises can take their office mobile. Its plug-and-play simplicity reduces installation cost and its rich networking features simplify network management and reduce maintenance costs. Top Global will offer “mobile/remote office” total solutions for both voice and data to service providers, enterprises, and vertical industries. More...

Mon Dec 27, 2004

To Help Get Organized and in Shape for the New Year, palmOne Markets Popular Weight-Management Software Titles

Another release, and yet another update, the LingvoSoft developers stay restless until they make all Pocket PC lovers “dictionary happy and satisfied”. Just launch one of these dictionaries and in the bottom right corner you will find a switch for selecting a virtual keyboard. Our original keyboards have distinct personalities; they carry various settings options and are able to automatically adjust to your choice of a dictionary; so to say, the keyboards want to apply to the language you are currently using. And what magnificent keyboards we have! They can even display European diacritics on devices with non-European ROM. Also be aware of our Holiday season specials: if you buy one of these dictionaries at LingvoSoft you receive Pocket PC PhraseBook for free!
LingvoSoft. The Joy of Understanding.

Find new and updated dictionaries at www.lingvosoft.com/news/2029/?refid=15664 More...

Qiao Xing Universal: CECT Stands out Among Domestic and Foreign Mobile Phone Players in 2004

With 2004 drawing to a close and New Year's 2005 merely days away, millions of Americans are making resolutions to lose weight, get into shape and lead happier, healthier lives. Today, palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) announced the availability of three new mobile applications based on some of the most well-known weight-management and lifestyle programs on the market -- Atkins, Keyoe and Weight Watchers.

Nearly 60 percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions around one health theme or another every year(1). These new applications -- which add to the extensive library of more than 100 diet and exercise titles already available for palmOne(TM) handhelds and smartphones -- are helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals by leveraging the power, portability and convenience of mobile technology. Using mobile devices such as palmOne's popular Zire(TM) 31 or Tungsten(TM) E handhelds or Treo(TM) smartphone, individuals can carry a host of valuable weight-control and fitness tools with them everywhere they go. Adding to these mobile devices' already powerful capabilities to organize busy lives, communicate with friends, family and business colleagues, and enjoy vibrant games and multimedia, the new Atkins Carb Counter, Keyoe Diet & Exercise Assistant V6.0 and Weight Watchers(R) More...

Holiday and New Year Message

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone (NASDAQ:XING) announced today that in 2004, the sales volume of mobile phones under the brand name CECT is experiencing continuous growth. This has been highlighted by the league table for market share: a ranking of mobile phone handset brands (both domestic and foreign brand name) in the China market. According to a survey by Sino-Market Research Limited, in October 2004, CECT's ranking moved up eleven places, compared with March 2004. Better still, in November 2004, it moved up one place from the previous month.

"CECT has made technology the core of its competitiveness since its inception. We already have an R&D team composed of hundreds of people. In 2004, CECT launched scores of new fashionable mobile phones and achieved substantial breakthrough regarding the Research and Development of high-end mobile phones including smartphones, camera mobile phones, PDA mobile phones and mobile phones with handwriting recognition software. Recently, we have launched six more mobile phone models. These include camera mobile phones with 1.3 million pixels enhanced mini PDA mobile phones and currently the thinnest camera mobile phone in China." More...

Fri Dec 24, 2004

Off Topic

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, nonaddictive gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.

We also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2005, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great (not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country or is the only "AMERICA" in the western hemisphere), and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or sexual preference of the wishes.

By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.

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Handy Entertainment Reveals Riverland Screensaver 2 with Sounds and New Animations

Huge review of the o2 XDA IIs and XDA II Mini by AfroCeame

If any of the new animations are Care Bears I am all over this...seriously though, this looks cool and there is a smartphone version as well. Looks like I have another download to add to my list today.

Featuring over 80 fun animations, weather effects and natural sound alerts Riverland 2 is a next generation of the pioneering real-time screensaver. It is far more advanced than its predecessor. With new castle inhabitants and unexpected plot offshoots the animations got more complex. Natural sound alerts introduced in this version offer a new sure way to follow every event happening on the screen. In other words, Riverland 2 is thoroughly renovated to astonish and please you over and over again.

Along with enhanced versions for Palm OS and Pocket PC Riverland 2 is now available for Windows Mobile Smartphone. See it yourself now at http://www.handyent.com/riverland/

Registered customers of version 1.x qualify for a FREE upgrade.

Riverland Screensaver 2.0 Features:

- Relaxing riverland scenery
- Realistic day and night change
- Weather effects, including heavy shower and charming rainbow
- Over 80 of fun animations
- Element of fortuity and plenty of day-to-day regularities
- Natural sound alerts
- Real-time mode in sync with the system clock
- Day/hour, day/10 min, and day/2.5 min speed-up modes
- Analog clock with system time and Riverland time-zone clock faces More...

New version visKeeper 2.0.0 from sfr GmbH

Blake L. Bowden aka “AfroCreame” over at Howard Forums has posted an extensive if not exhaustive review of hte XDA mini with a carafe load of photos where he compares it with the XDA II.

It also looks like the MPx has been poo poo'd again...big surprise. I think this may be the final straw; I may need to go purchase an XDA mini for myself and see if it brings me back from the Smartphone camp that I have recently defected too. LOL, fine fine, so it wasn’t a huge defection and I still daily use my Dell x30i with the smartphone.

Anyway, here is the review and comparision: review of the o2 XDA IIs and XDA II Mini More...

Thu Dec 23, 2004

LandWares 2005 Wine Enthusiast Guide Now Available

The software company sfr GmbH in Cologne presented the new version 2.0.0 of their products visKeeper PocketPC, visKeeper PalmOS and visKeeper PC.

visKeeper (www.visKeeper.com) is a data safe for storage of confidential data such as passwords, addresses, credit card and bank account information. All data are encrypted. Access to the safe is protected by the well-proven and patented visual Key technology.

Edit your confidential data on the PC and take it “on the road” with your handheld device: The files created by visKeeper may be transmitted between the different platforms without conversion.

Buy only one license for all platforms.

The new features of visKeeper are: More...

Claviature - an innovative keyboard for Pocket PC

LandWare Inc, a leading developer of handheld and smartphone software, announced today the immediate availability of the Wine Enthusiast Guide 2005 Edition for Palm Powered and Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC handhelds & smartphones. The new version of the award-winning Wine Enthusiast Guide offers instant access up-to-date details, reviews, ratings and retail prices for over 12,600 wines worldwide.

The Wine Enthusiast Guide 2005 continues to build on its position of unmatched quality, performance and scope. The 2005 version includes: a complete wine cellar and buying list management, a wine glossary with over 1,400 terms and definitions, interactive vintage chart with wine maturity and harvest quality ratings, an in-depth Wine 101 course, and sophisticated compression that minimizes memory usage.

Pocket PC Magazine recently validated the Wine Enthusiast Guide's leadership position by awarding it the only finalist of wine software in their Fourth Annual Pocket PC Magazine Best Software Awards. More...

SOFTAVA releases BTImmobilizer for Palm

Microth, Inc. released Claviature 1.00 for Pocket PC. Claviature is an innovative text input method combining easy to use large keys and small screen footprint. It provides a comfortable and fast text input for all Pocket PC applications in about 60 world languages.

Some of advantages of Claviature include:

*Large Keys: Keys of Claviature are in about 6 times larger then keys of regular on-screen keyboards. They are even larger then keys of full screen keyboards. That provides easy and fast access to keys and makes comfortable not only pen, but also finger input. Especially, for women's long nails.
*Small Footprint: Claviature occupies a small amount of screen space and provides unobscured access to Pocket PC applications. It's an ideal input solution for phones' small screens.
Language Support: Claviature supports provides text input in many world languages. You can download language layouts for about 60 languages at www.claviature.com Claviature supports several language layouts simultaneously.
*Usability: Claviature doesn't requires any training. It provides standard international layouts with familiar symbol placement, dead-keys and Alt-Grey layouts.
*Customization: You can customize Claviature's keycaps: background, fonts and their sizes and colors.

System Requirements: Claviature is a native PPC Soft Input Panel (SIP) and works on Pocket PC 2002, 2003, 2003SE (including HiRes). More...

SOFTAVA, the developer of PDA security solutions, introduces a new innovative security product - BTImmobilizer. BTImmobilizer protects your data by locking PDA, if your BT mobile phone is away.

The process of protecting PDA became as easy as 1-2-3, all is required is make
mobile and PDA trusted devices. When your mobile phone is in Bluetooth area of PDA (~30ft), the last one doesn't ask any password when switched on. While the mobile phone is out of area, PDA will be locked and user will be prompted for password each time PDA will be switched on.

BTImmobilizer is available at http://softava.com for $9.95.

SOFTAVA with their motto "Simplifying the simplest" are the developers of products aimed at making human interaction with mobile devices as easy and convenient as possible and even more. Since 1998, SOFTAVA developed several products that won numerous industry awards for their innovation and utility. The company's web site at www.softava.com contains additional information. More...

CD to Mobile released

Proporta Unveils Aluminium Lined Leather Protective Case for the Mitac Mio 168

Features:

- Copy music from a CD disk directly to your Mobile Device (Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphone)
- Storage cards support
- Encode to MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV
- Fast - explore Mobile Device, create new folders, copy music
- Choose music quality and file size
- "Best Fit" feature to optimize music encoding for Mobile Devices
- Fun interface, “Free Space” and “Estimated Size” indicator

Web-page: http://www.pocketmind.com/cdtomobile.htm
Download: http://www.pocketmind.com/files/cd2mobile.exe More...

Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 Test Prep for PDAs, Smartphones Now Available

Incorporating the unique ‘screen saver system’ provided by all Proporta Alu-Leather Cases, the Mitac Mio 168 is protected by the inclusion of two sheets of thin aluminium enclosed within the leather, giving the look and feel of soft black leather whilst providing the rigid protection of hard aluminium.

The latest addition to the highly popular and classic style of the Proporta Alu-Leather case has been designed and created to expertly fit the Mitac Mio 168 and so allows you to access the GPS receiver. Just by opening the case and folding back the flip cover you can hold and use the GPS receiver no need to remove the device from the case.

Other features include a hidden magnetic attachment system which allows the case to dock securely with the Proporta vehicle mounting system, making it ideal for use with GPS systems. Proporta have also incorporated a belt clip attachment that is fully removable if not desired and a separate module that can be attached as required to securely hold credit cards in place is also included.

http://www.proporta.com/F03/i/aluleather_mitac168_flip.jpg More...

Wed Dec 22, 2004

Mobile Planet Now Shipping Asus MyPal A730W Pocket PC for $569.95 w/Free Shipping

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, the world leader in test preparation, and Handmark(R), the leading developer and publisher of software for smart mobile devices, announced today that Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 is now available for purchase from http://www.handmark.com/ and http://www.kaptest.com/ . Featuring over 1,200 invaluable questions and tips, Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 puts the unique power of Kaplan in the hands of college-bound PDA and smartphone users, ensuring top-quality admissions exam preparation anywhere, anytime.

Versions of the Kaplan Mobile SAT/PSAT-ACT 2005 are compatible with nearly all smartphone/PDA devices and operating systems including Palm OS-powered devices, Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and smartphones, along with Symbian, BREW and Java mobile phones. The software exceeds the offerings of typical flashcard-centered products by providing strategies and practice tools as well as games and other fun prep challenges. More...

Sprint and Sybase Sign Agreement to Expand Mobility Solution Offerings for Business Customers

It's time to leave behind your notebook, digital camera, MP3 player and voice recordera The ASUS MyPal A730W is one device to replace all. A professional yet stylish design and various entertainment features make this all-new Pocket PC the ideal companion for all situations.

Wireless
Integrated wireless can now be found on the latest model, the A730W. Wireless and Bluetooth can operate simultaneously providing the busy traveler with ultimate connectivity.

1.3 Mega-Pixel camera built in
With a 1.3 Mega-Pixel camera built in, the MyPal A730W let you capture the greatest moments of your life into high-quality photos. It also provides video camera function and a 3.7-inch LCD, much larger than those of any digital camera.

High-resolution, large-size VGA display
The Mypal A730W comes equipped with a 640x480 resolution, 3.7-inch VGA display, making it perfect for image and video applications. It further offers portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) viewing mode for the most convenient visual experience.

Click Here to order now...Free Shipping More...

Tue Dec 21, 2004

palmOne's Tungsten E Hits 1.5 Million Unit Sales Mark Worldwide

Building on a commitment to expand its capabilities and product offering in the high-growth wireless business market, Sprint (NYSE:FON) announced today it has signed an agreement with Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY) to provide a wide range of Sybase(R) mobile technology applications that enable the secure delivery of data to mobile devices via the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. These solutions are being jointly marketed and sold through Sprint and Sybase business sales channels and are designed to enable business customers to mobilize existing corporate information systems or develop customized applications for their mobile workforce.

Under terms of the agreement, Sprint and Sybase, along with its wholly owned subsidiary iAnywhere Solutions, will initially offer solutions targeted at the financial services, insurance, healthcare, government and education segments, including iAnywhere(R) Mobile Sales(TM) and Mobile Pharma(TM) applications and the previously announced Sprint Mobile Loan Officer and Sprint Mobile Claims Adjustor. Business customers can equip their mobile workers to take advantage of these productivity-enhancing solutions using select Palm OS or Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices certified to operate on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, including the recently introduced Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device Treo(TM) 650 by palmOne and the Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Smart Device PPC-6601. More...

PDAmill needs Beta Testers for their Palm OS line of games

palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced that the Tungsten(TM) E handheld has sold 1.5 million units worldwide in just 14 months. With power and premium features at a breakthrough price, the Tungsten E has proven enormously popular with budget-conscious professionals and consumers alike, helping it achieve a remarkable 21 percent of all U.S. handheld sales in its first year on the market, according to The NPD Group.(1)

Introduced in October 2003, Tungsten E was the first handheld from palmOne to offer a crisp, high-resolution color display for less than $200 (estimated U.S. street price), allowing users to better view and edit detailed business documents, manage personal information and experience vibrant multimedia, such as games and full-motion video. Enterprises value Tungsten E for its fast ARM processor, 32MB of RAM (28.3MB user available) and sleek, professional look, while consumers are attracted to the low price and fun features, such as an integrated MP3 player(2), video capabilities, and photo album viewer.

On the heels of the success of the Tungsten E is the new book "Know Your Tungsten E," which includes tips, tricks and advanced techniques for users to get the most out of their handheld. The book draws on real experiences and anecdotes from Tungsten E users, illustrated with graphics, diagrams and screen captures to guide readers through the Tungsten E's many features. More...

Mon Dec 20, 2004

Bright arcade game Mario Docker for Pocket PC is released

PDAmill - the PDA gaming powerhouse - is now busy working on a huge update round for their Palm OS line of games.

They've fixed most of the known problems and improved their games in many aspects. Now they need your help, to make sure these new versions function well for everybody. So if you have a Palm OS 5 device, some spare time and feel like helping, please head to their forums and download the latest beta versions for testing:

http://files.pdamill.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=13 More...

Astromist 1.8 released for Palm

Info:

Ballshooter Games has released their new arcade game Mario Docker. Mario the Port Docker has to unload all the barges coming into port. Does he have the speed, dexterity and brawns for the job?

Features:

* Bright, high-quality graphics;
* A number of bonus and danger bricks;
* A Resume option;
* Numerous intriguing levels (there are only two levels in the beta-version);
* Thrilling gameplay.

Download the demo at www.mariodocker.com and buy Mario Docker for your
Pocket PC. More...

Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 3.0 Posted @ rojakpot.com

Based on complete catalogs (up to 2,5million of stellar and 18200 deep sky objects), Astromist helps beginners as well experienced astronomers to easily locate and compute position of stars, planets or sky objects of most well known catalogs (Messier, Caldwell, Hershell, SAC, SAO, NGC, IC, Hipparchos, Abell).

It provides powerful sky chart to easily find objects, objects photos, moon phases calendar and map to plan your observation session and many sky objects details.

New features:
Saturn assistant (satellite and ring simulator),
Event simulator (conjunction, opposition, eclipse, moon phenomena prediction),
Day&Night on the earth simulator,
New finder assistant: faster and simpler than ever to drill the 18k database,
Observer log assistant (still working on it: user shot link, export to do),
All the interface is now usable without stylus (use left most palm keys to jump from buttons to popup and then select them),
Moon ephemeris for a month, New main page, PlanetAssistant Charts (Elongation, Diameter, Magnitude, Phase, Altitude),
Ecliptic display in SkyChart. New Bluetooth documentation for registered users.

Improvements:
Bigger location map in 320x480 mode,
Location position can be set using keys to move the red cross on the map,
25% to 50% faster SkyChart rendering,
Automatic external stellar catalog upload depending of the zoom level (greatly speedup display for users with external card)
Time/Date change using palm keys in Planet, Jupiter and Saturn assistants,
Rework all screen to be compliant to 480x320 mode, Now Twilight assistant cover 12 month ou 24 month (480x320 screen),
T5 5-way compatibility added,
More accurate planet and moon positions (better than 3 arcmin now),
New memory management to enable Palm with few memory to display the moon map at full range: 1600x1600 (High Resolution required).

http://www.astromist.com/ More...

Brando WorkShop O2xda II mini Case Available

Adrian's Rojak Pot ( http://www.rojakpot.com/ ) has just posted the Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 3.0!

Quote - " These days, there are so many mobile GPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different configurations. Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile GPUs in the market as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.

Currently covering over 35 mobile GPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare 14 different specifications for each and every GPU! We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates!

Here are the updates:-

- Added the ATI Mobility Radeon X800 Pro, X800, X300, FireGL T2, FireGL 9000 and FireGL 7800 GPUs
- Added the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800, Quadro FX Go1000 and Quadro FX Go700 GPUs.
- Updated the specifications of the ATI Mobility Radeon X600, Radeon 9700, Radeon 9600 Pro and Radeon 9600 GPUs.
- Total GPUs : 38 "

Direct URL - http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=98&pgno=0 More...

DataTech To Offer Mobile Remote High-Speed Internet Service From Hughes DirecWay

Deluxe leather case for O2xda II mini/T-Mobile MDA Compact/Qtek S100

- Stylish, Protective, Slim, Compact and Light.
- Removable Belt Clip model, there has "Secure Lock", you have to put the device into horizontal before removing from the clip.

PDA Model :
O2xda II mini
T-Mobile MDA Compact
Qtek S100

Case Model :
Side Open (with removable Belt Clip)

http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwo2xdaIIminicase.php More...

Release of Li-Nuggz X-Mas, a Free Platform Game for PocketPC, Windows SmartPhone and Symbian Series 60 Devices

People on the move can now stay in touch using the new Two-way Fixed/Transportable Mobile Satellite Internet Systems offering real-time IP, video, voice, audio and data communications virtually anywhere, anytime to an information-hungry mobile market.

DataTech International, LLC, a partner of Winegard Company, has recently entered into an agreement with Hughes Network Systems DirecWay to become a ‘Value-added Reseller’ of DirecWay Internet ‘High Speed’ bandwidth services for mobile applications.

Winegard Company, a 50 years old pioneer, innovator and leader in Satellite, Off-Air and Telemetry antennas and mobile reception product design and manufacturing, formed this new company in July to target mobile Internet antenna products for both the domestic and international markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, DataTech is developing technologies and associated products for mobile markets. More...

Fri Dec 17, 2004

Super Reax available for PocketPC 2003

Elements Interactive releases Li-Nuggz X-Mas, the free holiday edition of fast-paced platform game Li-Nuggz for PocketPC, Windows SmartPhone, Symbian UIQ and Symbian Series 60 devices.

In this brand new adventure Li-Nuggz, the hero of the game, must blast away all Christmas balls with his harpoon. Each ball will divide in two smaller balls until they are destroyed. The player has to destroy every ball to clear each level. To do this, the player must use his harpoon strategically, avoid getting hit by the balls and collect all the powerups to increase strength. More...

Put your Palm or Pocket PC PDA on the Big Screen with Laplink Controller

After the Palm OS version, Super Reax 1.0 is now available for PocketPC 2003.

You must be a careful and very attentive watcher in order to compete with a dynamic gameplay. Will your strategy be elaborate enough to unlock
the hidden skins? Challenge Super Reax and its 8 different game modes.

Line up 3 bricks at least to Release a reaction, it's up to you to built up the biggest reactions possible! Would you be able to collect enough
golden coins to get all the bonus shop gifts? With its 8 skins and 8 game modes, Super Reax is the most advanced gems game.

# Attractive and absolutely dynamic gameplay
# 8 high resolution skins - 4 of them have to be unlocked
# 8 game modes : Score Game, Time Attack, Bonus Game, Explosion Game and 4 secret modes.
# Full animated menus
# More than 50 fully animated blocks
# High quality FX sound.
# A great variety of the latest generation special effects (zoom, particles and so on)
# Saving of high score and of games in the process

http://www.gamazura.com/Pocket/S-Reax/sr_h.html More...

Asus MyPal A730 Reviewed @ PocketPCThoughts.com	Windows Mobile News
Summary: Asus has introduced a high end Pocket PC that rivals the HP iPaq hx4705 in price and features. It's built well, has a VGA screen, and a ton of other features at a very competitive price. Does this device have what it takes to compete with the big boys? http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,34628 More...

pointUSA 1.2 - Now also with state nicknames, state birds and state flowers

Laplink Controller is an indispensable application for every Pocket PC user. Laplink Controller lets PC users view and control most Palm or Pocket PC device on a desktop or notebook screen. With this powerfully productive tool, users can quickly enter and retrieve data stored to their mobile devices with the convenience and ease of a full-sized screen and keyboard.

Laplink Controller is also a valuable presentation and training tool. By projecting your PDA's screen onto a desktop or notebook, you can comfortably display the contents to a small group of people. And if the desktop or notebook is connected to a projector, your tiny hand-held can actually power a large-scale presentation!

Laplink Controller can create video recordings for software training and demonstrations, print PDA screens, and synchronize the clipboards of the user's desktop or notebook with their handheld device for data copying. More...

Dual Processor Win CE Powered Radio Controller Released

Explore the United States by moving across the map of the United States of America and get the key information about all states in an instant: position of the state displayed in the map, capital, area, population of the state and with the new version 1.2, pointUSA provides now also information about the state nickname, the state flower and the state bird of every state.

pointUSA is a knowledge database, which provides besides time and date all the key information about all the 50 states of America in an instant. But pointUSA is not only an advanced time system and knowledge database for Palm OS devices, it's also great edutainment for adults and kids. The quiz functionality of pointUSA offers nearly unlimited possibilities to test the knowledge about the capitals of the states, population of the 50 biggest cities and a lot more. Every quiz is generated out of hundreds of thousands possible questions. More...

Thu Dec 16, 2004

Digital Camera Media Safe In Carry-on And Checked Baggage, New Tests Show

The 14MZ takes advantage of two separate internal processors for maximum efficiency and reliability. A custom Futaba processor expertly directs all functions dedicated to flight control. Input for general operating tasks — such as set-up and programming — is processed by Windows CE. Double the resolution of PCM 1024, the 14MZ's breakthrough PCM G3 2048 enables servos to pick up even the slightest stick movements. It's enhanced by a frame rate that's 40% faster than Futaba's 9Z — much more data transmits in a much shorter time. The result? Real-Time Response…response so good, it feels like it's happening in real time! HVGA screen features crystal-clear 640x240 pixel resolution.

Jonathon Watkins of PocketPCThoughts.com says:

"Real-Time responses that feel like they are happening in real time? Impressive. You want features? The 14MZ supports 14 channels, 7 different wing types, 4 tail types, 3 motor types and 7 heli swash types, can handle up to 32 selectable functions and 9 flight conditions, can play music and voice commands can be assigned to switches, e.g., "flaps up". There's a brief review in Fly RC magazine and they reckon it's more than just a tool to connects a pilot to an airplane; it is a multi-media system that facilitates the flying experience. So there you go. Do any of you guys do any Remote Controlled flying and is this the kind of kit you can conceive yourself coveting?"

Source: PocketPCThoughts.com More...

TCOM Announces IC Star Theme Club Currently Averaging Over 23,000 New Members Each Day on The WAP Portal

Recent tests found no evidence of X-ray scanner damage to digital camera media cards or to the images they hold. The tests of scanner models currently in use in the U.S. transportation industry were jointly conducted by the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A), the leading global association for the imaging industry; SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a manufacturer of digital media cards; and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

These findings mean that digital cameras and their image storage media can travel safely in either checked or carry-on bags, which will be reassuring to holiday travelers. And though they were not explicitly tested, it is likely that images on camera-phones will be safe in either situation as well. More care is needed for cameras with film, however, as the X-ray scanners for both checked and carry-on luggage can fog both developed and undeveloped film.

"Our tests should put travelers' fears to rest, that their digitally captured holiday memories won't be damaged in transit," said Lisa Walker, I3A President. "Digital cameras and media can safely go in carry-ons without the need for hand-inspection, which will simplify security checks and make those long lines move a little faster." More...

Handmark(R) Wins Pocket PC Magazine 2004 Best Software Award for the MONOPOLY(R) Game

Telecom Communications, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: TCOM - News) the Total Solutions Provider, is offering Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications. The Company announced today that its subsidiary, IC Star MMS Limited (http://www.icstarmms.com/), has generated more than 500,000 members to the IC Star Theme Club during WAP's free promotional 50 day period. IC Star News launched the channel, WAP portal, for China Mobile Communications (CMCC) in early November 2004. It is currently averaging over 23,000 new members each day.

"The uptake in WAP entertainment deployments indicates an increasing interest in differentiated, Interact mobile content services," said Lirong Liu, CIO, Telecom Communications, Inc. "Subscribers and operators continue to seek enhanced services that drive revenue and are finding that subscribers are eager to embrace these new contents. We expect to see continued momentum for the Star Theme space and accelerated deployment of other mobile services that provide entertainment and personalized content." More...

New Software Brings Dazzling 3D Atlas of America to the Home Computer

Handmark(R), the leading developer and publisher of software for smart mobile devices, today announced that its popular product, The MONOPOLY(R) Game for Pocket PC, has won a 2004 Best Software Award from Pocket PC magazine, a leading industry publication. The MONOPOLY Game won the category of Best Board Game in the competition, which attracted 581 nominated Windows Mobile products around the world.

Since its debut in 2002, The MONOPOLY Game for Pocket PC, developed under license from Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) , has been one of Handmark's most purchased and critically acclaimed products. The Handmark Pocket PC version of the world's most successful branded board game has been top-rated by PocketPCBlast.com, UltimatePocket.com, AximUsers.com, Pocketpcminds.com, and BostonPocketPC.com. Earlier this year, The MONOPOLY Game for Pocket PC also won a 2004 Europe Pocket PC award.

Over 80 experts in Pocket PC and Smartphone software from around the world helped select the Pocket PC magazine 2004 Best Software Award nominations and then voted for winners. These experts run prominent websites, serve as Microsoft MVPs, and write for Pocket PC magazine and other organizations. The judges are all volunteers, and none are employed by Pocket PC magazine. More...

Verizon Wireless Is Taking Business Communication to a Whole New Level With the XV6600

Northport Systems, Inc., a leader in GPS mapping software and innovative GPS applications, announced today that it has released FUGAWI Map of America(TM), a new software program that brings all of the topographic maps of the continental United States to the home computer in one easy-to-use package, at an unbeatable price. The comprehensive application provides map viewing, printing and stunning 3D views, as well as GPS support. FUGAWI Map of America is also the only map software to come complete with pocket versions for both Palm OS(TM) and Pocket PC handheld devices. With official United States Geological Survey (USGS) maps incorporated, the new software is ideal for any household as a handy U.S. map reference, or for activities such as holiday and travel planning, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, off road vehicle travel and motor-home traveling, as well as a host of educational and professional uses. More...

Sterling Heights, Michigan Selects Accela Wireless to Implement Mobile Government Services

Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider and the leader in next-generation technology deployment, announced today the availability of the XV6600 handset through the Verizon Wireless National Account sales team.

With Wireless Sync and Windows Mobile(TM) software, Verizon Wireless' newest all-in-one phone/PDA from UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.), keeps business professionals connected while they're on-the-go and out of the office. The XV6600 is supported by BroadbandAccess, the nation's fastest wide-area high-speed data network, so customers can receive and view large email attachments right from the handset. With the XV6600 and BroadbandAccess service that offers typical download speeds of 300-500 Kbps, businesses can increase employee productivity and speed up response time to customers, colleagues and business partners.

The Pocket PC-enabled XV6600 is based on Intel XScale(R) technology and offers customers the latest in Microsoft Pocket PC features with the Microsoft(R) Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition. The XV6600 is equipped with 64MB ROM / 128MB RAM and supports .wav, .mp3 .bmp, .jpeg, .gif files. The XV6600 also comes with the following features: More...

Ketchum to Host Panel on ‘What Women Want:Connecting with the New Technology Consumer’

Accela, Inc., the leading provider of government enterprise management solutions, announced today that Sterling Heights, Michigan has selected Accela Wireless(TM), a software application that facilitates direct, real-time access to data in an agency's database from a mobile device in the field, to be implemented in the Building Department. The Department is responsible for the enforcement of all codes, laws and ordinances for the City relating to building, wiring, plumbing, heating and cooling.

Sterling Heights has been using Accela for several years to centralize and automate its land and permit management activities. With the addition of Accela Wireless, the Building Department now powers inspection teams with mobile technology to shift their daily tasks from the office to the field. Inspectors will be equipped with portable devices (e.g. laptops, PDAs, etc.) that allow them to remotely access their daily inspection schedules. While in the field, inspectors will input their inspection results and once they return to the office, they can update the agency database with their completed inspection information. The Accela Wireless application also has the option to transmit results in real-time for agencies that have wireless connectivity in the field. More...

Wed Dec 15, 2004

Events

Ketchum, a leading global public relations firm, today announced it will host a panel on “What Women Want: Connecting with the New Technology Consumer” in parallel with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Jan. 8 event will feature senior executives from leading global consumer electronics companies, including Best Buy, Kodak and Nokia, and consumer marketing experts from Ketchum.

The discussion, to be held at the Bellagio Resort Hotel & Spa at 4 p.m., will focus specifically on how to tap a target audience that’s harder than ever to reach: women ages 25-to-54.

Consumer electronics once was primarily a predominantly male domain, but a recent worldwide survey of female consumers revealed that women are involved in 89 percent of all consumer electronics decisions and make the primary spending choices on 63 percent of personal computer purchases. In addition, women determine how 88 percent of every disposable dollar is spent, the survey indicated. More...

CEA Commends FCC For Review Of Wireless Device Use Aboard Aircraft

SplashData Announces Free Updates of SplashID and SplashPhoto for Mobile Devices

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for considering pro-consumer changes to its rules regarding in-flight use of personal mobile phones and other wireless devices. The Commission addressed the matter as part of a scheduled open meeting that included discussion of air-to-ground telecommunications service.

“The proliferation of wireless technology in all aspects of our lives makes it necessary to reevaluate how, when and where consumers can use wireless transmitters,” said CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro. “To that end, CEA supports efforts by the FCC and the Federal Aviation Administration to examine relevant technical and regulatory issues. In addition, CEA has developed a multi-industry ‘Recommended Practice’ for wireless devices on airplanes to help passengers and flight attendants clearly understand and identify the proper in-flight use of wireless products.”

CEA, which recently announced the Recommended Practice – Status Indicator for and Control of Transmitters in Portable Electronic Devices, supports the managed use of wireless devices on commercial aircraft. CEA’s Recommended Practice is intended to facilitate disabling and enabling of transmitters in wireless devices and provide common symbols and terminology. More...

Future Boy - the interactive comic book

SplashData, Inc., the leading developer of “virtual wallet” applications for mobile devices, today announced free updates of SplashID and SplashPhoto. The updates were designed to leverage the technical capabilities of the latest Palm OS, Windows Mobile and Symbian OS-based PDA and smartphone models.

The Palm OS updates take advantage of the latest hardware enhancements found in PalmOne’s PDA and Smartphone devices, including support for: More...

For the Multimedia, Made-to-Order Generation: Create-Your-Own SAT Practice Quizzes and Cell Phone Test Prep

Future Boy! is an adventure game unlike any you've ever played. It's more than interactive fiction—it's an interactive comic book, combining the excellent writing, rich story, and sophisticated game world of the best classic interactive fiction adventure games with original animation, illustrations, and music, plus a host of unique and unforgettable characters.
Who is Future Boy? He's an honest-to-goodness, leaping-tall-buildings-in-a-single-bound superhero, and the masked, cape-wearing protector of Rocket City. And you...

...are his roommate. But when Future Boy is captured by self-proclaimed criminal supergenius Clayton Eno, who is left to save Rocket City and everyone in it, without the benefit of superpowers, using only quick-thinking and a knack for overcoming obstacles in unexpected ways? You, that's who.

Maybe you're curious. Where can you play this game? Is it available for Windows? For Macintosh? For Linux or BeOS or Palm or PocketPC?

http://www.generalcoffee.com/futureboy/ More...