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NextPDa.info have a preview of the new Nexio PDA from Samsung. It really does look like a nice device.

Features include:

Source:Ludipocket

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We now host the official forums for all resco products.

You can visit our forums here.

Resco has published these PocketPC software titles to date.

- Resco Picture Viewer

- Resco Explorer

- Resco Zipper

- Resco WordGame

- Resco SPA

The GISMO Communicator provides full access to the Internet, e-mail, company intranet, telephony, SMS etc. wherever you are via the GSM/GPRS network and on location specific basis via Wireless LAN coverage. The device features WLAN 802.11b 11 Mbps, GSM Dual Band 900/1800Mhz Europe, supporting Voice, Data, FAx and SMS and GPRS Class B Class 2.

It can now be pre-ordered from Peripheralcorner for £420 ($599 U.S)

Source:PPCNewswire

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PocketFrog version 0.4 has been released.

PocketFrog is a freeware games Development library that makes it easier for developers allowing them to concentrate on the game rather than the underlying hardware.

Fixes Include:

• Fixed display problem on landscape devices (iPAQ devices)
• Support for 8-bit palettized devices (Jornada 525, …)
• Support for all 4 screen orientations + on-the-fly orientation change
• “Native” surface format for blazing performances
• Functions to map input to the current display orientation
• Improved support for desktop development

Source:PockeGamer

Download:PocketFrog Homepage
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Pocket Controller lets you control and operate your Pocket PC using your desktop screen, keyboard and mouse. You can also Activate or Stop applications and processes, capture screens, print screens, execute DOS commands, and more.

New features include:

- Integrated Clipboard

- Transfer data between Pocket PC and desktop clipboards Wiziwig Printing

- 1X, 2X, 3X, in skin, portrait/landscape printing Explore Tool

- Browse and transfer files using ActiveSync or TCP wired or TCP wireless connections Skins

- More skins for various devices have been added and are available via a downloadable SkinPack Landscape View

- Support for both clockwise and counter clockwise landscape rotations Connections

- New connection tuning options

The upgrade will be available free of charge for all registered users.

Soure:PPcsg.org

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Tekguru has a review of Rayman pocket.

“The game is very well presented with lots of nice touches like the way Rayman waves to you if you pause at any time. The graphics are very attractive and the animation very smooth. This game shows the pocket PCs true game playing potential.”

Read Full Review

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The NEC mobile pro is now available for pre-order on handhelcanada.com for $919.99 Canadian dollars. ($571.88 U.S) Expected shipping date is March 15th.

I have heard some good things about this device. It is supposed to have the best screen out of all the new devices. Only 32mb though.

You can Buy here (affiliate link) This will help support the site

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“Neil Dagger, iPAQ and Connected Devices business manager Compaq UK, said: “Since the initial European-wide programme closed on 31st December 2001, we have had a number of requests from customers who want to upgrade their iPAQs but who didn’t manage to place their orders in the three month period before the programme closed. As soon as we realised that our customers wanted this option extended we worked to provide a new supply of CDs and to put a mechanism in place for customers to order the disks. We hope that this new scheme will enable even more of our customers to upgrade their iPAQs easily and swiftly”

The upgrade costs £35 (inculuding P & P) and can be ordered from the Compaq website
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Visual key are looking for beta testers so if you are interested you can sign up here. I have never heard of any product like this. Looks quite interesting.

“What is a visual Key?

A visual Key – similar to a password – serves to identify a person. It is always based on a graphic (bitmap, later on also JPEG). The key is created by tapping particular points of the graphic with the stylus on the touch screen. Two visual Keys are identical if the same spots have been chosen in the same ”

Source:PocketPcpassion

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“Microsoft Corp. today announced the release of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Microsoft® SQL Serverâ„¢ 2000 Windows® CE Edition v1.1 (SQL Server CE). SP1 includes device platform updates, alternative storage capabilities and recent software updates that enable developers to easily extend enterprise applications to mobile devices using familiar SQL Server grammar and development tools. ”

Read full Press Release
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