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News: Thin, light phone runs Windows Mobile 6.1

In an article on windowsfordevices.com, a new and very thin and light Windows Mobile 6.1 device from Samsung is discussed. The article said in part:

"Samsung has announced a Windows Mobile 6.1 phone it touts as being among the world's thinnest and lightest. The i200 is under half an inch thick, weighs 3.6 ounces, has a 2.3-inch QVGA screen, includes Bluetooth 2.0, and features a two-megapixel camera."

This smartphone offers a tiny form factor with full Windows Mobile capability.

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Tip: Listen to Sirius or XM satellite radio on your device

With a subscription to Sirius or XM satellite radio, the proper software, and a live Internet connection, you can listen to commercial-free music and other satellite radio programming on your touch screen device. Here’s how you do it.
 
Sirius subscribers
  1. Download Sirius WM5 at geekstoolbox.com and install it on your device. It acts as a front-end for Windows Media Player.
  2. Enter your login name and password in the program’s Settings menu and tap Save.
  3. Select the channel you want to listen to, enter the “captcha” text that appears under the text box, and tap OK (or Play). Note that the song data (artist/title) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
XM subscribers
  1. Open Internet Explorer (NetFront and Opera Mobile are also supported) and go to xstreamxm.com/mobile.
  2. From here, enter your login data and choose a channel and bit rate (speed).
  3. Tap Go at the bottom.
  4. A page will appear displaying the currently playing song and other data. This program also uses Windows Media Player, which is open in the background.

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Review: Windows Mobile 6.1–New Update

Latest version of Microsoft's mobile OS makes it easier to get started and use a WM smartphone.

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Hot Download of the Week: E-Wallet Professional

A secure wallet utility to store info like credit cards, PIN numbers, passwords, emergency medical information, etc. The information is password-protected and encrypted for security. You can organize the information under different categories in "cards." You also can synchronize, enter, print, and back up information to your desktop.

Price: $29.95

www.iliumsoft.com

Use With: Windows Mobile 5, Windows Mobile 5 sm, Windows Mobile 6 Pro, Windows Mobile 6 Pro, Windows Mobile 6 St, Windows Mobile 2003, WM 2003 SE

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Article: Pull the {power} Plug

Charge your Windows Mobile device anywhere...without using the standard power adapter.

By Daniel Hanttula

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Jim Karpen's Hot Web Site of the Week: Microsoft Downloads

Microsoft Downloads — Keep in mind Microsoft’s Cool Stuff web page, with ring tones, themes, wallpapers, games, and the mobile applications Live Search, Zumobi, and Viigo. You can download directly to your device by going to windowsmobile.com/coolstuff. You can get one download without registering but then need to register to get more free downloads.
 

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From Our Blogs: Make Opera Mini (4.1) your default system browser

Werner Ruotsalainen provides a full tutorial on changing your system registry to make Opera Mini your default Web browser.
 

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