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News: Chinese Smartphones Run Windows Mobile 6

In an article on windowsfordevices.com, a Chinese company's release of Windows Mobile 6 devices was discussed. The article said in part:

"Beijing-based Santek has announced three new Windows Mobile 6 phones to be sold in the U.S. in unlocked form by an undisclosed partner, according to the company. The devices include the SSGN3, with built-in GPS; the slim SSDC850; and the FM-radio equipped SSN5, according to the company."

Along with virtually every other industry, a Chinese company has now entered the mobile device arena.

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Tip: OK/X Button Saves Changes and Closes Programs

When you open an application or program on a touch screen device or access one of the configuration utilities, you’ll see an “X” or “OK” in the upper right corner of the display. You can tap on this button with your stylus to exit the application/screen. If you have a phone-enabled touch screen device with a physical “OK” button, you can press that button to exit. This saves you the bother of pulling out your stylus, and combined with the D-pad, allows you to perform most common tasks on your device with one hand.

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Hot Download of the Week: ArithmeTick

In this math game you are awarded up to 10 points for each correct answer depending on how quickly you can solve the math problem. You are also awarded extra time for each problem you solve correctly. Challenge problems occur at the end of each level and are awarded 50 points for a correct answer. You can skip the challenge problem by clicking the skip button.

Price: Freeware

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Use With: Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE, Windows Mobile 5, Windows Smartphone 2003, WM 2003 SE, and Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone

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Article: Mobility and Vendor Managed Inventory

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a means of optimizing supply chain performance by making the manufacturer responsible for a distributor's inventory levels. VMI involves the distributor reporting sales data to the manufacturer either through a type of an electronic data transfer (XML, EDI or the Internet) or by providing the manufacturer access to point-of-sale data for the purposes of determining inventory levels. Distributors benefit from VMI by reducing requisition-to-order costs, decreasing stock outs, improved fill rates, and decreased inventory costs. Manufacturers benefit from reductions in ordering errors, better forecasting, and more efficient promotion planning. Both distributors and manufacturers have seen significant return on their investments in VMI.

By John Freund

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Jim Karpen's Hot Web Site of the Week: Mr Movie

Mr Movie is a great site for movie news. See especially the link to TV Guide, which has an excellent mobile site.

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From Our Blogs: (Audio) media compatibility, power usage, and more

Werner provides the second part of an in-depth look into battery life tests and power consumption on mobile devices.

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