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Digitalreviews.net have a review of the new PocketPC phone from Anextek.

“Hot from Taiwan, hot on specs and hot in performance: the new AnexTEK moboDA 3360 PocketPCPhone. And, for a change, the English-speaking world is to get this phone before Asia does!

This latest incarnation from the Wistron company is a far cry from its earlier SP230 model for which we had the scoop review last year.

With Windows Mobile 5.0 running on a 520 MHz XScale PXA272 and all the connectivity you’d want plus a 1.3 MP camera this would be a serious contender if you’re looking for an all-in-one device.

How does it perform, how does it feel and how is the quality of the phone, the camera and the PDA?

Those questions we will look at in this First Impressions review.

We’ll have another, more in-depth review, in a few weeks.”

Read the full review @ DigitalReviews.net

“The Pocket LOOX N Series is the first handheld from Fujitsu Siemens Computers combining integrated GPS solution and Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition in an outstanding design. The new Office Mobile Suite increases productivity and gives you access to all critical business information, regardless of your location.
Wireless LAN (depending on model) and Infrared are integrated for optimized connection everywhere. Expand your Pocket LOOX N Series with SD-I/O / MM cards for storing data, backup and additional applications like navigation, multimedia and more. Special designed and tested navigation bundles make the Pocket LOOX N Series the perfect handheld for private and professional use.”

Technical Highlights

- 100% integrated powerful GPS solution
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
- Optional: NAVIGON MobileNavigator 5
- SD-I/O / MMC slot
- MP3 player
- Integrated wireless LAN 802.11g Wi-Fi certified (Pocket LOOX N520)
- 128 flash memory (N520)
- Fujitsu Siemens Computers Software Suite for free preinstalled, containing applications for improved performance and connectivity like Fujitsu Siemens Computers SpeedMenu or Fujitsu Siemens Computers CONNECTMOBILITY.

More info on the Loox N series is available on the Fujitsu Siemens website

British telco BT has signed an agreement with Canadian wireless solutions provider Research In Motion (RIM) to become Europe’s first mobile virtual network operator to sell BlackBerry wireless communications solutions.

The deal is to enable BT to offer BlackBerry to its corporate customer base. The BlackBerry handhelds are to be co-branded BlackBerry and BT.

Developed and manufactured by RIM, BlackBerry offers BT’s customers secure, always-on, wireless access to their corporate e-mail and data, via a BlackBerry handheld with integrated phone, SMS, internet, calendar and organiser capability. BlackBerry’s ‘push’ technology also means customers don’t have to periodically connect to their e-mail to check for new messages as messages are automatically routed to the handheld. BT is initially offering the BlackBerry 7230 and BlackBerry 7730 handhelds….

Full Story @ http://www.dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=4418

Subscribers Double In Less Than Ten Months

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that its award-winning BlackBerry® wireless platform has passed another major industry milestone by exceeding two million active wireless subscribers. BlackBerry continues to lead the industry and becomes the first integrated wireless data platform to reach the two millionth subscriber mark. This rapid growth illustrates the widening popularity of BlackBerry and the increasing market potential for converged devices and wireless data connectivity.

“This is a significant milestone, especially when you consider it took five years to establish the market and attract the first million BlackBerry users and less than ten months to double that number,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “Together with our partners around the world, we continue to build upon this momentum and expand the market opportunity for BlackBerry.”

Today’s news follows a busy ten-month period whereby RIM and its partners executed well and continued to pave the way for future growth. Several new and innovative BlackBerry devices were launched. Services were broadened and enhanced. RIM and its carrier partners expanded into many new countries and channels. RIM expanded its BlackBerry licensing programs with many of the world’s leading device manufacturers. BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ v4.0 and support for Novell Groupwise were readied. A new BlackBerry handheld for WLAN networks was previewed. RIM introduced new tools for developers and BlackBerry ISV Alliance partners continued to build upon the BlackBerry platform…..

Full press release @ blackberry.com

This looks like a killer device. Look at the quality of that VGA screen.

INtel CPU 520MHz
OS: Pocket PC 2003 with Ozone Update
Memory: 64 MB Flash ROM, RAM 128/64 MB SDRAM
Display: 3.7 inch VGA TFT LCD
CF Slot: Compact Flash II, Type II
SD: SD-IO
Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in
IrDa (infrared): SIR, Remote Control Support for CE
Camera: 1.3 M Pixel CMOS Camera
Battery: Main 1150 mAH / Large 1800 mAH Removable
Size: 73×113x16.8 mm, +/- 0.3 mm
Weight: Less than 190 g
Accessory: Cradle, AC Adaptor, USB Cable

More pictures @ http://www.slashphone.com/67/555.html

New! Pocket MSN for Windows Mobile™ 2003 Pocket PC and Smartphone devices!
Be among the first to try Pocket MSN! You get mobile access to popular MSN services plus a richer experience with these new features*:

* Familiar & Integrated MSN Experience - Enjoy one-click access to MSN Hotmail, MSN Messenger, MSN Alerts, and browse MSN sites including Maps & Directions**. With Pocket MSN your Hotmail is conveniently integrated into your device inbox and using the MSN toolbar icons you can see how many new emails you have received.

* More Reachable - Remain available to the people & information that matter most to you, even when your device is in your pocket or handbag. You will be alerted on your device when new email or instant messages arrive. Using these alerts you can immediately join the conversation or read your new Hotmail.

* Expanded Mobility - With offline Hotmail capabilities, you can read and compose emails when no data connection is available, like on an airplane. Also, send email to offline MSN Messenger contacts.

* Personalization - Set Hotmail filters to only receive email from the people you designate. Pre-select who can send instant messages to your mobile device and whose Messenger status changes you want to see.

* Maps & Directions - On-the-fly mapping means finding just about anything on the go.

More info @ mobile.msn.com

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 8, 2004–ACEncrypt Solutions, LLC(TM) is pleased to announce the development and release of AlphaCipher Mobile(TM). AlphaCipher Mobile is a software encryption application developed by Vadium Technology, Inc.(TM), that is designed to run on Personal Digital Assistants (”PDA”) running Microsoft’s Pocket PC 2003 operating system.

“AlphaCipher Mobile deploys the encryption power of the AlphaCipher Encryption System(TM) to mobile communication devices providing end users with the strongest encryption protection possible while working in a wireless environment,” stated David R. Vey, CEO of ACEncrypt Solutions, LLC. AlphaCipher Mobile has recently completed its beta testing and is available to be licensed by Beta users. Its final production and release date is July 1, 2004.

The features of AlphaCipher Mobile include:

– Encryption using a digital One-Time Pad.

– Encrypts/Decrypts text, files and folders on a Pocket PC PDA.

– Encrypts/Decrypts text within Pocket Word Documents.

– Ciphertext files are fully interoperable with AlphaCipher Desktop enabled PC workstations.

– Encrypts Instant Text Messaging Sessions.

– Allows for the destruction of Plaintext, Ciphertext and Keying Material using United States Department of Defense erasing protocols….

Full Story @ Businesswire

“The package when delivered was the full European CPL system. On opening the shipping packing one first sees the nicely boxed packaging which details what is within the box as well as the requirements needed to run the system.

Listed as included are:

• High Powered Bluetooth GPS Receiver (GPS)
• Map Data Card
• 12-Volt in-vehicle power adapter
• In-vehicle vent mount
• Quickstart guide
• CoPilot Live | Pocket PC4 software CDs with desktop planner
• SPECIAL BONUS - Winchart Planner Marine Navigation software using C-MAP NT+ …”

Read full review @ tekguru

“PhatNet is the ultimate LAN and WLAN analyzing and monitoring tool for Windows Mobile powered devices. It is ideal for network administrators and security auditors, as it gives a clear picture of all network data in real-time. In addition to analysis and monitoring, you can also detect security flaws in wireless LAN segments using a wireless Windows Mobile Pockt PC device.

Once your device is linked to the network (Ethernet, Wi-Fi), PhatNet can give you complete information about the network state and activity within a given segment. PhatNet monitors all network traffic. It can display virtually any information about the network activity. More importantly, PhatNet can display only user-specified information by filtering out the information you don’t need.

PhatNet is available in 2 editions - Personal and Professional. While Personal Edition supports network packet collection in PPP mode only, Professional Edition also offers low level Ethernet support with promiscuous mode.”

More info @ http://www.phatware.com

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Specifications:
• 520MHz Processor (Wow)
• Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for PPC PE
• MMS
• Bluetooth
• Smart Keeper (automatically backs up existing system status when power is running low)
• GSM/GPRS
• Excel, Word and PDF support
• Java
• QVGA LCD Screen with Touch Screen
• MMC/SD Storage Card Support
• 2.5mm Audio Jack

Source:msmmobile