So you have Windows 7 and you are all fired up about installing it on your netbook. The problem is that your netbook doesn’t have a CD or DVD player built in which means that DVD media that Windows 7 comes on is pretty much a coaster. You can solve the problem by popping $80-90 [...]
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Review of the Skooba Design Checkthrough Roller
It is not a so-well-kept secret that I travel quite a bit for my day job. While 2009 has seen a slow down in travel for me, I still will easily make my American Airlines Platinum status for the 4th year in a row. As a reminder to everyone: Airline status is not something to [...]
Microsoft Opens Windows Marketplace for Mobile Submissions
Today is a pretty cool day for Windows Mobile developers. Today Microsoft has begun accepting submissions to the all new Windows Marketplace! Starting today, registered developers and ISVs can upload their application, game or widget to the platform and Microsoft will begin the certification process of them according to their published process, policies and guidelines. [...]
Review of the Just Mobile CB-200 Cooling Bar for MacBooks
One of the challenges with any MacBook or notebook PC is cooling. While these devices are made to be a bit more heat tolerant than their desktop tower counterparts, they still can overheat which can cause damage or diminish performance. Getting air flowing through the cooling fans and vents on your MacBook or notebook is [...]
MobilityMinded – Fresh new look and feel
Earlier this week my fellow MVPs Johan van Mierlo and Remo Knops launched the complete revamped MobilityMinded website. The site, which provides news and information around the mobile community, now has a great contribution staff which will bring a freshness and unique perspective to the site. Be sure to check them out at http://www.mobilityminded.com
HTC Announces the HTC Snap / S522
This morning at CTIA, HTC announced the all new Windows Standard Phone, the HTC Snap (US version is the S522). This is the true successor to the very popular HTC Dash and sports some impressive specifications, a sleek new look and a pretty darn cool story behind it.
Improve your traveling life – a review of Spb Traveler 2.0
Editors Note: This review appears both here on Gear Diary and on Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com! As I have stated many times throughout my reviews here and at Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com!, I travel quite a bit for my “day job”. Just so everyone is clear: American Airlines Executive Platinum isn’t all it’s cracked up [...]
High Resolution Touch HD, Touch 3G and Touch Viva Images
As Wayne posted earlier, HTC announced three new “Touch” devices today: The Touch HD, The Touch 3G and Touch Viva. If you are looking for high resolution images of those, head over to Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com! where you can download them, print them and have drool material.
US Version of HTC Touch Diamond Now Available
The US version of the HTC Touch Diamond is now available from Expansys. This version of the Diamond is identical to the EU released version except is now adds HSDPA/WCDMA: 850/1900 MHz support. This means that if you are an A&T subscriber, you can get all the 3G goodness! The US version is the same [...]
The Herald Return of The H/PC – Review of the HTC Advantage X7510 Part 2
In the first part of my review of the HTC Advantage X7510, I covered the physical hardware of this new device that resides somewhere between Handheld PCs and Ultra Mobile PCs. If you haven’t had a chance to read the first part of the review, you can do so here and then pick up this [...]
How To: Synchronize multiple mail folders in Windows Mobile 6.1
While most of you know me as Clinton Fitch, writer for Gear Diary and owner of Clinton Fitch (Dot) Com!, I do have a day job. That would be the Unified Communications Product Manager for Spanlink Communications. While we are not the biggest Cisco Systems partner on the block, we are one of the best [...]
HTC Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM for AT&T Tilt
HTC has finally released the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional update for the AT&T Tilt. The new ROM Version 3.57.502.2 WWE brings Tilt users up to the news OS from Microsoft and includes: * HTC Home * Remote Desktop Monitor * Video Share Calling * Managed Programs * Threaded SMS * Push-to-talk button can now be [...]
The Ultimate Receipt Organizer? A Review of The Neat Receipts Scanner
I travel. A lot. While I’m sure that some of you reading this travel more than I, by then end of 2008 I fully expect to have covered well over 75,000 airline miles this year. The fact that I’m writing this review from the comfort of my townhome is, well, rare? Most of the reviews [...]
Celio’s REDFLY – The Ultimate Smartphone Extension Review Part 2
In part one of my review of Celio’s REDFLY, I covered the REDFLY’s physical attributes. For part two I will cover the functionality of the device. First, it is important to remember that the REDFLY will only work with Windows Mobile 5.0 or 6 Professional (PocketPC) and Standard (Smartphone) devices and currently only a small [...]
Photo Viewing Made Easy – Review of iWindowsMobile EyePhoto
With Windows Mobile devices coming with ever increasing quality of digital cameras built into them, the need for applications to view those photos in a quick and easy way has also increased. While the built-in Photos & Videos application of Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6 does a reasonably good job, it still is somewhat stylus [...]
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