Below are the current promotion for the 3 days at PC Fair 2009.
B-Speech Calypso SP = RM239 (FREE Nokia 1202 phone, while stocks last only).
B-Speech Calypso = RM139
B-Speech Clip & Go = RM129
B-Speech GPS 20C = RM369
B-Speech TX2 = RM128
B-Speech Sora = RM99
B-Speech ISAS = RM79
B-Speech Twiddle = RM68
All B-Speech purchase comes with “Mystery Gift”.
See you there!
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Yup, it is the time of the year again! We are participating in this PC Fair 2009 but this time we are not offering PDA. Instead, we are offering GPS Navigation device, Bluetooth headset and other accessories.
Date: 31st July 2009 to 2nd August 2009
Time: 11am to 9pm
Garmin GPS device are going for a real bargin. Do check it out below. We are also offering some very good deals on Bluetooth headsets (Jabra and B-Speech). Something to the tune of “Buy a selected Bluetooth headset and get a phone free” offer. Don’t believe me, check us out at Booth 524
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See you there!
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Level: Beginner
There are 3 general methods to install a software on a Windows Mobile Phone.
Method 1. Install using your computer, via Active Sync/Windows Mobile Device Centre.
Method 2. Install using CAB file, directly running the installation on the PDA itself.
Method 3. No need to install, just copy the entire folder over to the PDA and run it.
This is the most popular method. Before you can even get going on software installation, you need to first download “Active Sync” if you are using Windows XP and below. Or Windows Mobile Device Centre if you are using Windows Vista or above. This installation method is still required for software which need to synchronize between the PDA and computer.
Active Sync looks something like this.
and Windows Mobile Device Center looks something like this.
Having that installed and running properly, just connect your PDA and you will be greeted with the screen of selection on your PDA. Choose “ActiveSync”.
If everything is done properly, you should see the word “Connected” or your PDA phone name on both the “ActiveSync” or the “Windows Mobile Device Center” screen on your computer.
All is left now is to double click the EXE file you have downloaded and the software will start installing on your computer. Once it is ready to be installed on your PDA, you will get this screen.
All you have to do now is decide where do you want to install the software to. The internal memory or the storage card. We usually recommend installing all software onto the storage card to save up precious space on the PDA. If you decide the install on storage card, do take note of the following.
You are done!
If you are having troubles with ActiveSync or the Mobile Device Center, check out this forum.
CAB files, also known as Cabinet files with extention .CAB are a collection of files compressed together ready to be installed on your PDA. With the abundance of Internet connection available, this method also known as OTA (Over the Air) is slowing becoming the popular method. Much like Apple iPhone or Google Android, you can just download a CAB file software over the Internet and install it directly onto your computer without using a computer like method 1 above.
All you need to do is to copy the CAB file using either a card reader or download via the Internet. After that, locate the CAB file using your Windows Mobile’s File Explorer and click it. The CAB file will run immediately.
Just like method 1, it will ask you whether to install onto Internal Memory (Device) or Storage card. Choose either one.
You are done!
This method is NOT recommended and it does not work with MOST of the software. Most software requires a proper installation via either method 1 or 2. Method 3 is only good for software like games where they only have 1 EXE file and will probably work even without installation.
This method also requires you to understand the file structure and know which folder to copy/extract.
If you would like to learn about a particular subject, please leave us a comment and we will try to include them into the next entry.
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I had the chance last week to play with Samsung latest smartphone; Samsung Omnia 2 aka i8000. I must admit the new Samsung Touch Wiz Interface is just AWESOME! The scroll is smooth, functional, predictable and surprisingly nice to look at. There were lots of additional softwares added by Samsung too.
Nothing like the previous Samsung Omnia. I was also told it will be priced somewhere around RM2,599 (head on with HTC Touch Diamond 2).
Stay tuned for the followup review on the actual units of more screen shots and pictures!
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Available Date: Early March 2009
Launch Price: RM2,299
Fresh Gear rating: 7/10
The Asus P835 comes with the following accessories.
Screen Protector is missing from the package.
Asus P835 - Content
The Asus P835 looks very professional with its brush aluminum back cover and leather like front cover. The track ball also gives it a “BlackBerry” feel. Excellent job on the outlook department. Someone actually mistaken it as an Omnia which I first took it out to review. However, I must say it looks far BETTER than OMNIA!
Asus P835 - Box
On the left side sits the Volume UP DOWN button and also the hold key. This is a very welcomed button which is usually found in Palm devices.
Asus P835 - Left Side
On the right side sits the MicroSD slot as well as the dedicated Camera button.
Asus P835 - Right Side
At the bottom are collection of buttons, “virtual” buttons and a trackball. The Mini USB connector and RESET button is located at the bottom.
Asus P835 - Buttons
The top of the PDA sits the 3G camera, Light sensor and the obvious speaker.
Asus P835 - 3G Camera
Behind the PDA is the 5.0MP autofocus camera and speaker. The battery cover is made from aluminum and it feels very solid! (But makes it heavy)
Asus P835 - Rear Camera
Asus P835 - Battery Cover
Using the Asus P835
I must say the screen on the Asus P835 is just stunning as well as sensitive! The 3.5″ WVGA Hi-res screen makes web surfing a breeze and coupled with Opera Mobile, it just makes things perfect.
Like most serious WM manufacturer, Asus replaces the boring, standard Windows Mobile with a what they called; Asus Glide.
Asus P835 main screen
Asus P835 - MultiHome
You can change to any one of the 3 themes; Business, Life, and Original. I don’t really like the ASUS Glide because it find it slow and un-responsive at times. The scrolling effect sometimes confuses me.
There are 4 quick access “Virtual” button located just below the screen. Quick Access, Start, OK and Internet Button. Pressing on the “Quick Access” button gets you the below nice little interface.
Asus P835 - Quick Access
There are
Some of the extra features not usually found in other PDA phones.
WiFi Access Point
It basically creates an Access Point whereby the PDA itself becomes a “Wireless Router” to enable up to 10 other devices to connect to it (Using WiFi) to go on Internet. It is high recommended to connect to A/C power when using this feature as it will drain your battery pretty quick according to Asus.
Call Filter
Asus comes with the built-in software which filters calls. Handy tool if you are avoiding a certain number (Spam, marketing…).
Asus P835 - Call Filter
Backup
Asus very thoughtfully included a Backup software which enable the users to Backup and Restore their PDA.
YouTube and Flickr
You can upload video and pictures directly to YouTube and Flickr (you need to sign up first).
Asus P835 - YouTube and Flickr
Asus P835 - Sample Pix of Camera (Click on Enlarge)
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Available Date: Early May 2009
Launch Price: RM1,799
Fresh Gear rating: 6/10
Acer X960 Box
Acer Tempo X960 - Content
Inside the box comes with the following accessories.
What’s missing from the content is a pouch/case.
Acer X960 3G Camera
The Acer X960 scores high on the specification department and the build is pretty solid. For RM1,799 this is basically the most value buy PDA currently in the market. The size is ideal and feels pretty comfortable in a normal slack pocket.
Acer Tempo X960 - D Pad
There is quite a lot of button on this PDA. Besides the usual Call, Hang-up, Power and Volume button, there are also a “Satellite”, “Home”, “Camera” and a “Voice Recording” button.
Acer Tempo X960 - Top side
Is it necessary to have such huge “GPS” word on the top of the PDA?
Acer Tempo X960 - Left side
Left side you will find a lanyard slot, “+” and “-” Volume button, Reset hole and a “Voice Recording” button.
Acer Tempo X960 - Right Side
Right side you will find the “Power”, hot-swappable MicroSD memory slot and “Camera” button.
Acer Tempo X960 - Camera Button
The camera button on the PDA sits slightly bulged. I can only assume it makes it easier to press on the camera button while taking pictures. But personally, I find it pretty irritating because I keep accidentally pressing it while holding the PDA.
Acer Tempo X960 - Back
The back cover of the X960 is made/covered with a kind of rubbery material. This makes it not a finger print magnet, which is good!
Acer Tempo X960 - Rear Camera
Behind the PDA is a 3.2MP Auto-focus camera with flash, self-portrait reflector and two speakers.
Acer Tempo X960 - Battery & Stylus
Acer Tempo X960 - Memory Slot
On the outside, the Acer Tempo X960 looks like any regular PDA but once you turn that thing on, there is where the “regular” ends. Acer comes installed with their very own User Interface much like how HTC’s Touch Flor 3D. Acer calls it the “Acer Shell“.
Each of the “Item” on the virtual desktop represent a function and it can be re-arranged. For a while, it kept me busy “poking” around the virtual desktop trying to find if there are any “hidden” function. There aren’t any anyway..
At the Virtual Desktop, flick up and you will get a list of programs/quick access like the one below.
Tapping on the “Window” on the Virtual Desktop gets you this.
Tapping on the CD cover/player gets you this gorgeous looking media interface.
Another new feature I found on the Acer is the “BLOG” function on the Picture & Videos Program.
Not too sure if it is by Acer or there is a new version of Windows Mobile. Anyone knows, perhaps you could share. To use the blog function, you need to have either a Google Account or WordPress Account.
Other than the obvious difference above, the interface looks and feel just like any regular Windows Mobile devices. You can view more screen shot of Acer X960 below.
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Some of our customers feedback to us saying even after charging the HTC Touch Diamond 2 overnight, the battery indicator will not show 100%.
Note: Please remember to always backup your device before attempting any updates.
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Windows Mobile Expert did a pretty good review of the TV out cable for certain range of HTC model.
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I have the Sprint Touch Pro, and one of the unique features that I have been dying to play with since I got it was the TV cable feature. With such a small screen on my phone being shown on a big screen like a TV, I wasn’t expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised to be surprised by what I found once I got my hands on the HTC TV Out ACT100 Cable.
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Windows Exchange Server 2010 will bring a lot of new features to Windows Mobile for those that use the service. Some of the reported new features are
Imagine all your SMS intact when you switch devices. Something which I will absolutely love. Ofcourse, the only problem is that, I don’t run Windows Exchange Server 
Perhaps Google can offer something similar for free?
Below is a screen shot of the SMS sync option on an Xperia running Windows Mobile 6.5
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