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This is a very interesting article I found on pbs.org discussing UWB or Ultra wide band. This technology could be used in wireless networking products in as little as 18-24 months and will initially have speeds somewhere below 100 megabits per second.

“UWB requires ultra-low power, often one ten thousandth as much as a cellphone, and because of that low power it is undetectable by conventional radios, looking to them just like very quiet noise. This is one reason why the FCC is considering allowing UWB as an unlicensed service; it is hard to regulate a signal that can’t be detected and doesn’t interfere. Besides, UWB has important friends — companies like Intel, IBM, Motorola and Texas Instruments — that are committed to making UWB chipsets or have invested in UWB startups.”

Full Article:PBS.org

The PocketPC TV show episode one is now available to download @ Justppc.com

Download Size:16mb
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I am sure most people now know of the E-200 USB host capability. Well their is now another device which works using the E-200’s USB host functionality , a USB floppy.

Here is what brighthand user RV3 had to say:

“I have had success installing a SmartDisk (http://www.smartdisk.com/products_Floppy.asp) USB floppy drive on my E-200. I found the Windows CE USB floppy drive drivers at

http://www.dpninc.com/products/usb/usb_drivers.htm. To install just run setup.exe. If you need, you can also copy the contents of the ARM folder over to the E-200 and run instfbu.exe . Next connect the floppy drive and your in

business.”

I am not sure what you would need a Floppy on a PocketPC for but the point is it can be done!!

Source:PocketPCthoughts
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Belkin, the leading manufacturer of computer peripherals and accessories, introduced its Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Sync Travel Kit for Palm m500 and m505 (F8P3001) Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), Compaq iPAQ H3100, H3600, H3700 series handhelds (F8Q1001), and Hewlett Packard Jornada 520, 540, and 560 series handhelds (F8H1001). Each will have an ESP of $49.99 and will begin shipping in North America on February 8, 2002.

Key Feature/Benefits

· Provides power three ways - through a computer’s USB port, standard AC outlet, and automobile cigarette lighter

· Synchronizes data quickly and easily

· Includes AC plug adapters for US, UK, European Union, and Australia

· Includes convenient Travel Case

· Comes with a Belkin Limited Lifetime Warranty

Press Release
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Snails has been Released today and can now be purchased for $11.99 . Snails is very similar to worms on the PC .

Features include:

• 10 unique levels, from the Nooginz pyramids to the Snail King Sewers

• 3 different storylines (easy, cheesy, and really tough)

• 25 unique weapons. Collect them all throughout the missions!

• 3 different snail teams, each with a distinct personality.

• 3 different modes of play:

* 2 players - share a PocketPC with your friends. Then annihilate them.

* Deathmatch - no friends? How about some CPU/AI induced pain.

* Missions - can you lead your snails to the final level?

• 5 difficulty settings - choose how slowly or quickly you meet your demise

• 1-5 snails per team - population control

• Thousands of frames of animated antics and basic stupidity.

• Superb alpha blended weapon effects like smoke trails, flames, sparks and explosions

• Alpha blended weather effects like snow, mist and sand

• Physics - objects bounce off the terrain

• Gravity - certain levels have reduced gravity

• Weather - wind affects weapon accuracy, blowing rockets back at you.

• Destructable terrain - do not try this at home.

• Exploding toads, fleas, crickets, ants - when dynamite just won’t do.

You can buy snails here

Download Demo:Snails Demo
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Barry Rau has taken apart his genio. More Pictures on this Brighthand thread

Source:LudiPocket

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Argentum a RTS (Real time strategy) for PocketPC will be released sometime in February by ionside interactive who have just announced a partnership with MonkeyStone Games which was founded by the legendary John Romero. Argentum is probably one of the most highly anticipated PocketPc games of all time.

Argentum features superior opponent artificial intelligence, a proprietary voxel terrain engine, incredible graphics, an intuitive interface, and an engaging story to complement the stellar gameplay.

Full Press Release Here

Expansys.com proposes 2 ultimate wireless kits. You will be connected to the Internet wirelessly via Bluetooth. These packs include the iPAQ H3870 and Nokia 6310 or the Ericsson T68. Price €1,370.52 with the Nokia 6310 and €1,437.14 with the Ericsson T68.

Source: Ludipocket.com
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Have you ever dreamed of writing something and send it right away to a friend anywhere in the world ? Well Anoto has designed a great product : a Bluetooth enabled pen than can communicate with your BT enable phone or computer and send email, faxes, orders forms, … all wireless!

More details at here.

Video: my2cents.info (.ASF WMP)

Source: PPCSg.org
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Yes… another update this month. mPhone has updated to version 2.0.5.

Thanks to mPhone,you can now operate your PDA and mobile phone together “seamlessly”, and make your mobile life easy, productive, effective and fun. It has four modules: Phonebook, SMS, Logo and Ringtone…

more details at Mobem mPhone.

Source: PPCSg.org
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