Windows mobile

Windows Mobile is a pared down version of Microsoft's popular Windows operating system on the PC.  It's designed to bring common features over from PCs to mobile phones to make the transition easier for those already familiar with basic Windows functions and navigation.

Things like the taskbar, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player make the jump to Windows Mobile, though in accordingly simplified fashion (i.e., designed to fit a smaller screen and touchscreen interface).  There's a Media Center edition of it, and special functions for use in automobiles are also available, depending on your hardware.

The OS originally debuted in 2000 as Pocket PC, and then after a few upgrades became known as Windows Mobile in 2003.  It continues to see support and improvements concurrent with advances in mobile technology, including features like Internet Connection Sharing.  This allows you to connect the Windows Mobile device to a standard computer via Bluetooth or a USB port, and then that computer can use the phone to attain Internet access.

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• How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets [How To]

  
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                            Generally speaking, upgrading to Windows 7 is a no-brainer . “But what about my gadgets?” you might ask, eyes watering slightly, ” will they be OK? Read more: How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets [How To]
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• ViewSonic V901 SmartPhone With Windows Mobile 6.5

  
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  Multiply smart phone on the market, one more player in the field of electronics that makes smart phones. ViewSonic V901 with a smartphone product-based operating system Windows Mobile 6.5 ViewSonic V901 uses a 624 MHz Marvell PXA310 processor. Memory 128MB RAM and 256MB ROM. This V901 have wide screen size 3.6 inch ...
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• Windows Marketplaces newest anti-piracy measures already thwarted

  
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  Filed under: Software , Windows Mobile Yar, that was fast. Less than a day after Microsoft updated its Windows Marketplace for Mobile with new advanced anti-piracy measure, some apt xda-developers community member has managed to crack the new code — in under two hours, according to Chainfire’s ...
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• Desktop version of Windows Mobile marketplace spotted

  
  Mobile Tech Addicts — Authority: 540
  Interesting article over a WMpoweruser relating to a desktop portal to the Windows Mobile marketplace. Playstation Network has a similar setup and obviously it will draw parallels with Itunes but at any rate it will be nice to have some movement towards a better Marketplace environment. It seems Phase 2 of ...
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• Sony Ericsson X2 event

  
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  A few days ago I attended an press evening with the folk at Sony Ericsson where they were showing off the new Xperia X2. I had a chance to play with the X2 which seems like a nice update to the popular X1, the keyboard is much better and the screen has been upgraded to 480 x 800 pixels. I managed to snap a couple ...
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• BELLPERRE finest woods: hand-built and hand-finished phones with no single piece of plastic!

  
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  Looking for ultra luxury phone which is your style statement as well as phone which is made by hand-built and hand-finished? BELLPERRE has the answers. Company which is popular for its standards of the phones are not to contain plastic, and is based on materials such as gold, steel, leather, hardwood, etc. The ...
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• Unsolicited Advice to Microsoft & the WM7 Team

  
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  I have been using WindowsMobile since 2001 back then it was called pocketpc. WindowsMobile is one of the most versatile and powerful OS out there but it always gets a bad rep in the consumers mind. TBH it does have a higher learning curve and most people get lost using the OS but once you master it, it is a joy to ...
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• 1 to 1 consultant by medley

  
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  i am looking for a 1 to 1 consultant to help me with enquiries that i cannot answer from my clients. This will be a long term position and i am looking for up to 5 questions answered per month. This is only answering questions that i will send to you... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Technical Support, Troubleshooting, ...
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• T-mobile dash 3G: A dash of technology

  
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  T-mobile dash 3G is all about technology. The 3G technology is one of the most prized features in the field of mobile communication, today. This phone fulfills this requirement to all its’ consumers. The phone works towards supporting both 2G & 3G network for GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 & HSDPA 1700/ 2100 ...
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• Windows Marketplaces newest anti-piracy measures already thwarted

  
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  Filed under: Software , Windows Mobile Yar, that was fast. Less than a day after Microsoft updated its Windows Marketplace for Mobile with new advanced anti-piracy measure, some apt xda-developers community member has managed to crack the new code — in under two hours, according to Chainfire’s ...
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• ViewSonic Heats Up Phone Collection, V901 Spotted On Microsoft China Site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. We’ve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft China’s official site. The Windows Mobile 6.5 , apparently TouchWiz-skinned device has ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. We’ve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft China’s official site. The Windows Mobile 6.5, apparently TouchWiz-skinned device has a ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. We’ve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft China’s official site. The Windows Mobile 6.5, apparently TouchWiz-skinned device has a ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. Weve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft Chinas official site. The Windows Mobile 6.5, apparently TouchWiz-skinned device has a 3.6-inch, ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. We’ve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft China’s official site. Read more here: ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. We’ve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft China’s official site. The Windows Mobile 6.5, apparently TouchWiz-skinned device has a ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  Filed under: Handsets , Others , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. Weve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft Chinas official site. The ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  Filed under: Handsets , Others , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. Weve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft Chinas… Continue ...
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• HTC Snap – The Perfect Gadget to Buy

  
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  With the advancement of science and technology, more innovative devices are designed. Our life has become easy and smooth with these high-tech devices. Communication system has improved a lot. In the past, it was difficult to communicate with others within a short period of time. People had to depend on post services ...
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• ViewSonic heats up phone collection, V901 spotted on Microsoft China site

  
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  In just one week, ViewSonic has gone from a glint of a 3G phone maker to having two models prominently on display. We’ve already seen VPC08 Windows XP phone , and now up to bat is the V901, found in the pages of Microsoft China’s official site. The Windows Mobile 6.5, apparently TouchWiz-skinned device has a ...
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