The dual-mode HOP2001 from Hop-on is a Windows Mobile 6 Pro phone from with both a CDMA and GSM transceivers, and according to the company’s press release, is intended for use in North America on AT&T and Verizon Wireless networks. The HOP2001 has an impressive feature set including Wi-Fi, a 3MP camera, built-in GPS and a microSD card slot. We’re still a bit unclear on how the handset will be sold, but we’ll keep you posted.
Web-Alerts.com allows you to receive updated RSS entries on your Windows Mobile device for free! This service converts RSS feeds (including ours, of course) into text messages and sends a preview of new entries as they are posted. You can also enter keywords if you want your feed updates limited. Text Messaging charges apply from your wireless provider, unless you have unlimited messaging.
The Pocket PC Central Flash Memory Card Deals page has been updated for December 26 – 31, 2007.
Deal of the week: 6GB SanDisk microSDHC Card w/ SD Card & USB 2.0 Adapter for $69.
Containing over 2500 fixes, Office 2007 SP1 is designed to make your Microsoft Office experience more stable and efficient. Windows Mobile users who sync with Outlook 2007 will also notice that Outlook SP1 is much zippier with noticeably less lag.
Get Office 2007 SP1 here.
It’s been eight months since Dell discontinued its Axim line of Windows Mobile PDAs, and in that time there have been several rumors regarding an upcoming smartphone from the computer giant, rumors that were given new life in a recent Forbes article. Near the end of the story, it is reported that Dell and Quanta are rumored to be working on a smartphone for release “early next year.”
After months of delay, Palm has posted the Window Mobile 6 Pro upgrade for Treo 750 handhelds with AT&T (Cingular) branding. The upgrade is free and is now available for download.
I’ve owned several iPAQ Pocket PCs since 2001 and the iPAQ 110 represents everything I loved about these handhelds. The device is solid, functional and attractive, and at less than $300, it’s well suited for students, small business users or anyone who needs to be more organized.
The Pocket PC Central Flash Memory Card Deals page has been updated for December 3-9, 2007.
Deal of the week: 4GB SanDisk microSDHC Card w/ Adapter for $41.
Last month, it was reported that Microsoft is working on an update to Windows Mobile 6, referred to in the story as Windows Mobile 6.1. Today, Microsoft has quietly announced an update to Windows Mobile 6, which would seem to confirm last month’s story, at least in part.
Office Mobile 6.1 allows Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 users to interact with Office 2007 XML documents without third-part add-ons. Office Mobile 6.1 also updates Word, Excel and PowerPoint Mobile on Windows Mobile handhelds with various other improvements and adds ZIP file support to File Explorer.