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Thanks to all the readers and supporters

Bob Katayama — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:22:57 -0500

Now that we have entered into November of 2007, it is time for me to say goodbye to all the readers and supporters of my blog here. I have come to a difficult decision to end my long term blogging activities here for now. Due to various issues locally and personally, I have to minimize my time and maximize my exposure by limiting where I blog and how I spend my limited online time.

I would have loved to keep www.pocketpcmag.com as one of my online activities but unfortunately I am not able to at this time.

Rogers Introduces New Portable Internet Service But is itTruly Portable?

Bob Katayama — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:54:46 -0500

Rogers has launched a new portable highspeed Internet service.
Is this what we Canadians have been wishing for?

"Hish Speed Internet with the Flexibility to Go Where You Go!" is what Rogers calls this new service.

Let's look closer at this service.
- 1.5 Mbps download transfer speed
- 256 Kbps upload transfer speed
- 30 Gb bandwdth/month

Security Feature:
- Norton Antivirus
- Norton Personal Firewall
- Spyware protection
- Popup Blocker
- Parental control
- 15 Mb personal web space
- Unlimited storage o

Psychics and Fortune Tellers Still in the 20th Century

Bob Katayama — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:07:21 -0500

I recently attended a local Psychic Expo. It's been an annual event going back many decades. For me, it has been over 10 years since I last attended one and wanted to see if new technologies have been incorporated into this niche business category.

I was surprised to find very little has changed or anything at all.
In the 1990's, psychics would provide 30 minute readings for about $40 - $50 Canadian.

New Canadian Mobility Website From Microsoft

Bob Katayama — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:57:38 -0500

Microsoft has just launched a new website geared towards Windows Mobile information useful in Canada.

You can go to www.windowsmobile.ca to see the new website.

Forget the Nintendo Wii and Use your Smartphone Instead

Bob Katayama — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:50:15 -0500

If anyone has played a Nintendo Wii game would quickly realize how you become "one with the Wii force". . . The Wii controller is a cool innovation and adds real wireless interactivity to simple but fun games.

Now, ConcreteSoft has released a version of Lawn Darts which has motion sensor capabilities using the built in camera on your Smartphone or Pocket PC. You can go HERE to see a YouTube Demo of the game 3D Lawn Darts.

Create a Wannabe iPhone with Touch Commander

Bob Katayama — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:05:34 -0500

Touch Commander adds an iPhone like interface to your Pocket PC. Now you can be proud that you have an iPhone or iPhone Touch like device with only a $15 USD investment.

You can go HERE to see more on the Touch Commander. Full review coming soon.

Tired of high mobile phone service charges? Try Truphone instead..

Bob Katayama — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:26:23 -0500

Tired of the high cost of mobile phone charges? Consider using a service called Truphone.

This is a VOIP (Voice Over IP Servcie) that allows free calling to other Truphone users and to landline numbers in 40 different countries. This is a true mobile service since it is accessed through a mobile phone and a Wi-Fi service. Phones that have a built in Wi-Fi can take advantage of this anywhere a Wi-Fi service is available.

Why the larger Mobile Service Providers in Canada Should Have an Inexpensive Data Plan. - Part 2

Bob Katayama — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:31:07 -0500

Part 1 available HERE

Part 2

In part 1, Gavin Steiner, President of Interprom Inc. commented about many of their potential clients being excited about accessing the corporate data from a mobile device but quickly realize that the costs are too prohibitive.

Why the larger Mobile Service Providers in Canada Should Have an Inexpensive Data Plan.

Bob Katayama — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:18:26 -0500

I will get straight to the usage reasons.

1: Play online multi-player games on my Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition devices, Smartphone or JAVA enabled mobile phone.
2: Listen to online radio stations not available via a regular radio like
Magic Radio.
3: Utilize Google Maps with a GPS.
4: Purchase or update my selection of mobility software
5: Watch

How to Find the Right Software For Your Windows Mobile Smartphone Devices

Bob Katayama — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:25:51 -0500

If you have been having trouble sourcing the right software to download onto your phone enabled Windows Mobile device, you are one in many that are experiencing the same problems.

Most of us have purchased devices through a service carrier and do have access to some software titles directly from the service carrier. We all run into a problem where the selection is limited or the prices are high compared to some of the other software resellers.

Most resellers only indicate that a title is available for a Pocket PC or Smartphone.