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Today is the PocketPC’s 2nd birthday. Microsoft launced there first PocketPc powered device on April 19th 2000.

On New York’s Grand Central Station Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, exclaimed: “It’s an amazing time in mobile computing, and we’re just getting started, Technology is innovating at a rapid pace, and the Pocket PC is a great example of how, today, we are bringing the productivity, performance and power of a PC in a pocket-sized device to enable true any-time, anywhere access to information.”

Today’s battery research is heavily focused on lithium chemistries, so much so that one could assume that all future batteries will be lithium systems. Lithium-based batteries offer many advantages over nickel and lead-based systems. Although maintenance free, no external service is known that can restore the battery’s performance once degraded….

Simple Guidelines

• Charge the Li-ion often, except before a long storage.
  
  Avoid repeated deep discharges.
• Keep the Li-ion battery cool. Prevent storage in
  
  a hot car. Never freeze a battery.
• If your laptop is capable of running without a battery
  
  and fixed power is used most of the time, remove the battery
  
  and store it in a cool place.
• Avoid purchasing spare Li-ion batteries for later
  
  use. Observe manufacturing date when purchasing. Do not
  
  buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.

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Source:Ppcsg.org

“I am gratified that Compaq shareholders have seen the power behind the merger of these two great technology companies and given the Board of Directors and management their resounding support,” said Michael Capellas, Compaq chairman and chief executive officer. “The complementary strengths of Compaq and HP provide a truly unique opportunity to reshape the information technology industry. While official certification of the results of HP’s shareholder vote is still in process, we stand ready to deliver the superior value that our customers, employees and shareholders expect.”

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Episode 2 of the PocketPC TV show is out. The entire program is about an hour and a half long and covers many topics including the latest news and highlights from Pocket NY World Wireless Easy 2002.

You can download here

File size is 23.1mb

Source:Pocketgamer
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The Microsoft MVP’s are people who dedicate their time to the PocketPC community by helping people and answering questions in the Microsoft newsgroups. This year the following people were awarded :

Dale Coffing

Arne Hess

Andreas (Andy) Sjostrom

Charles Pickrell

Derek Mitchell

Phillip Torrone

Jared Miniman

More info on the MVP program can be found @ the MVP website
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Ever wished your Ipaq would charge itself through the USB sync cable. Well now you can with a relatively simple modification you can power and charge your through the USB cable.

Step by Step Instructions
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“A comprehensive primer covering the diagnosis, history, pathophysiology, prevention, decontamination and treatment of the common bacterial agents, viruses, biological toxins, common chemical, nerve, pulmonary, incapacitating and riot control agents, radiation exposure and primary blast injury.”

Free Download

(Note: Perform a Custom Install and uncheck the desktop PC and Palm Pilot installs unless you really want those too!)

Source:PocketPCthoughts

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AvantGo Inc. on Friday said it was granted its first U.S. patent for synchronizing, or updating, data between a central computer and electronic devices such as Palm handheld computers.

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

Download Size:16mb
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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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