Industry leaders in enterprise software, handheld computing hardware, and telecommunications today joined wireless enterprise customers and Good Technology at a Wireless Summit in San Francisco, CA., to usher in the next phase of evolution in enterprise mobility, beyond wireless email. Hewlett Packard, Esurance, Kyphon, Oracle, salesforce.com, Siebel, Symbol, Visa and others announced today that they are partnering with Good Technology to extend mission-critical applications and data, including CRM, ERP, SCM, BI and PIM applications, to mobile professionals—at the point-of-business. Good Technology will Webcast the Summit today at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time/2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live and recorded Webcast can be accessed at http://www.good.com/webcast/ .

“In 2005, our primary wireless requirement is to arm our mobile workforce with the applications they need where and when they need them the most,” said Marj Davies, director of Internet Operations at Esurance. “Every mobile worker needs access to email. However, it’s also about giving executives access to mission critical business reports, claims adjustors access to our claims system, and our IT organization access to helpdesk applications. It’s critical that we do this cost effectively, securely and with minimal strain to our IT organization. Good Technology’s approach to wireless handheld computing gives us the flexibility and reliability we need. We chose Good because it enables us to deliver email and other applications on the devices and carriers that work best for our users. No other vendor gives us that kind of flexibility and extensibility today.”

IsoSpace, a provider of Internet-based communications systems, has released a version of its collaboration software for Web-enabled Pocket PCs. Named IsoConnect, the software complements the standard version of IsoSpace by providing a simple way to participate in IsoSpace meetings wirelessly.

Like the standard version of IsoSpace, the portable version is entirely web-based. Mobile executives, salespeople, and service personnel can enter IsoSpace virtual meeting rooms, receive streaming video, communicate through 2-way Voice over IP, and email documents stored in the room.

Back at the office, these same users can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to benefit from the full IsoSpace 4.7 feature set which includes low-bandwidth video conferencing, voice over IP (VoIP), permanent and secure file storage, desktop and application sharing, whiteboarding, document markup, chat, IM, email, task management, polling, and threaded discussions. Users can access IsoConnect features on any device with the Windows 2003 Pocket PC Operating System, version 6 or above of the Flash browser plug-in, and support for ActiveX. Some hardware suppliers include HP (IPaQ), Motorola, and NTT DoCoMo. Web site: http://www.isospace.com/

On2 Technologies, Inc., The Duck Corporation, today announced that it has ported its VP6.2 video decoder software and Truecast Player to Windows mobile-based Pocket PC and Smartphone devices.

The company said its ability of showing high-quality video at very low data rates well under 100 kbps on these mobile devices is critical to pursuing the handheld PC and cellphone markets. The company also said that it has begun demonstrating VP6.2 on these devices to both existing and potential customers.

“The newer VPx codecs, which now include VP7, will allow commercially viable video to play on devices that have extremely inexpensive processors, limited memory and battery capacity,” said Eric Ameres, On2’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. “Using On2’s technology, programming can be moved to these platforms at a quality level that we believe makes them good targets for the content industry,” he added.

Intellisync Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNC) , a leading developer and marketer of wireless software for the worldwide mobile communications industry, today announced that Oracle | PeopleSoft has launched an Intellisync(R)-powered mobile sales product in the EnterpriseOne line. PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne 8.11 Mobile Sales is designed to extend Oracle | PeopleSoft data to users of laptop and tablet PCs. Mobile Sales is the second Intellisync-based product in the EnterpriseOne line. PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne 8.11 PIM Sync provides server-to-server synchronization of contacts, calendar entries and tasks between EnterpriseOne 8.11 and Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Domino groupware.

“The new Intellisync-powered EnterpriseOne Mobile Sales application reflects the expanding relationship between Oracle | PeopleSoft and Intellisync to make important enterprise information available, when and where employees need it,” explained Intellisync CEO Woodson (Woody) Hobbs. “At the same time, this announcement underscores Intellisync’s strong presence in the CRM marketplace, where we have provided leading-edge mobility and synchronization solutions to the category’s marquee players for over eight years. We believe these companies turn to us because of our well-established track record of success, along with our ability to address a broad range of devices, applications and data types.”

PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne Mobile Sales—Powered by Intellisync(TM)—integrates with the Sales Force Automation and Sales Order Entry modules of the EnterpriseOne CRM family, enabling salespeople to place orders and access contacts, leads, opportunities, forecasts and tasks while away from the office. The solution includes two high-performance components of the award-winning Intellisync Mobile Suite(TM) product to keep laptop and tablet PC users in touch with the information on which they depend throughout the day.

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) , the world leader in spaceborne unfurlable mesh reflectors, today announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin Space and Strategic Missiles, Sunnyvale, California, for a potential three-year, $37 million risk reduction design development (RRDD) program to provide unfurlable mesh reflectors for Department of Defense (DoD) Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites. MUOS is a next-generation, mobile communications system that will provide narrowband, tactical satellite communications to deployed warfighters. Including production options, the potential value of the contract for Harris could reach $90 million by 2013 if the DoD opts to produce all five satellites.

Under terms of the contract, Harris is providing Lockheed Martin with spaceborne unfurlable mesh reflector technology for the MUOS program. The reflectors, two per satellite, will be manufactured at Harris facilities in Palm Bay, Florida, as part of the MUOS geo-synchronous satellite’s ultra high- frequency (UHF)-band antenna system. The 5- and 12-meter reflectors, attached to the satellite bus by booms, include gold mesh reflective surfaces and are stowed for launch much like an umbrella. Once the MUOS satellite achieves operational orbit 22,000 miles above earth, ground controllers will send a command signal to the satellite to unfurl the reflectors.

Talking on a cell phone may be considered rude in most restaurants, but tapping on a handheld device is perfectly acceptable—encouraged, even, by people watching their weight.

Handheld devices do much more these days than keep schedules and store phone numbers. Many people trying to slim down use their handhelds or PDAs to track the food they eat and the exercise they perform. The biggest names in weight-loss are offering mobile versions of their plans that people can take with them wherever they go.

“We like to think of our new mobile product as a global positioning system for weight management,” said Scott Parlee, director of product development for WeightWatchers.com. “Our customers told us they want tools to help them stay on course when they’re at a restaurant, the grocery store, or the gym, so we found a way to put our weight-loss tools in the palm of your hand.”

Weight Watchers(R) On-the-Go(TM) for handheld devices works in conjunction with a WeightWatchers.com account. You can follow Weight Watchers online and add the mobile product to the cost of your monthly subscription.

Here’s a review of PocketPCTechs iMATE 64MB to 128MB Internal RAM upgrade done by Mark Morrow and posted on HowardForums.  It is very well done and thorough.  They also took some photos of the process which can help in explaining why the upgrade costs what it does and why it is not user installable.

You’ll notice the old chips laying upside down, next to the PCBA.  These are Ball Grid Array (BGA) chips which instead of having metal leads coming out the side of the chip that you solder onto the motherboard, there are little solder balls that are underneath the chip. We use specialized equipment to align and then reflow the chips onto the motherboard.  Definitely not something for the end-user to do.

http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=4465866#post4465866

I saw this on [url=http://www.slashdot.com]http://www.slashdot.com[/url] and figured the PDAToday crowd would like it:

“Yes, you read it right. Port-O-Rotary. We’ve gone and hacked into a rotary phone.

I find myself talking about nerd things with my friends and peers who could usually careless. Every once and a while, someone who really doesn’t have a clue, says something so crazy, it makes you take a step back. I can’t remember who had the idea of a rotary cell phone - needless to say it had something to do with quite a few rum and cokes. They didn’t have a clue how to do it, they just thought it would be cool. So did I…

Why wouldn’t it be cool to see a rotary phone, ringing, with no wires attached? It might mess with your brain a bit.”

http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/Port-O-Rotary/portable-rotary.htm

Secure Digital Container AG (SDC), the leading, fully label-approved provider of technology for mobile music digital rights management (DRM), today announced new versions of its DRM Server and Music Client Package including Music Player. Both new products are fully compliant with the OMA2 open DRM standards from the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

The SDC DRM Server version 4.0 and the SDC Music Client are both based on SDC’s patented DRM technology and will offer the ability to access and migrate files between the established SDC DRM and the emerging OMA 2 DRM standard on both mobile and desktop devices. The solutions will be available from early summer 2005.

UtrackSys.com LLC officially unveils the UTS Blood Pressure J2ME edition v. 1.0.2.

The software allows tracking blood pressure and pulse on any Java-enabled mobile phone and on RIM BlackBerry PDA as well.

UTS Blood Pressure J2ME edition offers you an outstanding set of benefits to track and to monitor your blood pressure:

- Colored records will alert you if your blood   pressure is normal, high or low.
- Supply your readings with text notes and importance marks.
- Interactive charts and diagrams will help you and your doctor analyze your blood pressure trend.
- Summarized reports shows what was your blood pressure throughout day, week or month.
- Your blood pressure and pulse statistics is always with you like your phone or PDA.

The software costs $9.95 (USD) per copy. Free demo version and detailed user manual are available at http://utracksys.com/j2me

“Snow, Rain, and 2 Hr Cab Lines were just some of the highlights of this years CES 2005 in Las Vegas.  I guess you had to be there.  Since you weren�t, we�ve decided to give you all the goods, in full color, using the power of Futurelooks new Photo Gallery.  Check out the cars, the babes, and of course, the New Technology from the largest consumer electronics show in the world!”

Direct Link:

http://www.futurelooks.com/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/514

How Speakers Radiate Sound: Why Wall Units are the Enemy?

Large wall units or entertainment centers are sensible solutions to house an A/V receiver, DVD player and other gear as well as the TV display. But putting tower speakers inside the wall unit will degrade and compromise neutral and transparent sound.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/118971.html

New version of utility CETuner 2005, developed for interface tuning, now supports Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.

New version of CETuner, one of the world�s most popular applications for PocketPC/Windows Mobile PDAs� interface tuning, is released: CETuner 2005 now supports the specification of the operating system Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.

Thus all the functions of CETuner 2005 are now available on PDAs and communicators with Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition:

� Set elements of Pocket PC interface by adjusting colors and fonts.
� Create and change Pocket PC themes, by changing “Today Screen” options.
� Install new fonts to Pocket PC quickly and easily.
� Protect your eyes by choosing big fonts and smooth colors.
� Extend battery life by choosing mild, non-contrast colors to low down screen power consumption.
� Get more information on your standard Pocket PC screen by choosing little font size.
� Use any of preset themes (skins) and create new ones.

This is not the exhausting list of CETuner 2005 features. Thus, new version of CETuner for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition supports the basic function of the mentioned operating system, imaging correctly horizontal layout of the screen (landscape mode).
http://pocket-pc-software.penreader.com/CETuner_2002.html

PDAMill just released two cool new games for Public Beta Testing. One of them is the Smartphone port of our best-selling futuristic 3D racing game, Flux Challenge. The other one is a VGA resolution version of the award winning GameBox Solitaire for the new Dell Axim 50v and HP iPAQ 4700.

Both products are available for download from: http://my.pdamill.com/viewforum.php?f=13

Piel Frama is pleased to introduce thier new Piel Frama leather case for the HP iPAQ hx2100-hx2400 - http://www.pielframa.com/ipaq_hx2100_hx2400.htm

NOTE:

This leather case incorporates our new belt clip system (With or without belt clip and knob) Snap system closure.  1 money pocket. NEW !!! MMC slots. 3 credit cards slots.
The price is the same than our current PDA leather cases (UPS shipping costs are included in the price)

You can get information about thier full range of models from:
English: https://www.pielframa.com/password.htm
German: http://www.pielframa.com/password-de.htm
France: http://www.pielframa.com/password-fr.htm
Espa�ol: https://www.pielframa.com/passwordesp.htm