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The article offers ways on how to improve the Windows Mobile device. According to the authors, the best way to prevent scratches and other damage is to carry the device in a protective case. Keep the device synchronized with the desktop personal computer and back it up regularly. Personalize the Windows Mobile device using different hardware accessories. INSET: Tips for installing and using third-party software.

The article offers tips on how to make software and hardware systems better.

Recommends Pocket PC hardware accessories for travelers. Stowaway Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard from Think Outside; Freedom Bluetooth Keyboard from Proporta; Stowaway Travel Mouse from Think Outside; Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset; Replacement/alternate Styli from Stylus Central; PocketMap Navigator Bluetooth GPS Kit; Proporta's 128MB ProBackup SD card; Photo Traveler 130S by Veo.

The article evaluates the iPhone from Apple Inc. INSET: 30 Things Missing from the iPhone.

The article discusses the application software and accessories for Windows Mobile (WM) device. According to the author, applications and accessories are used to make the device more attractive. Among the add-in applications and accessories mentioned by the author include, True Toolbar, which is use as a task manager, SK Tools, a software utility tool kit and Lobster Tunes for MP3 media content. Other information related to the accessories are also mentioned.

The article evaluates the Windows Mobile 6 Professional devices, i-mate JAQ3 and i-mate JAQ4, from i-mate.

The article evaluates the mobile phone Palm Treo 750 from Palm Inc.

The article evaluates several smartphones and pocket computers from i-mate company including JASJAR, K-JAM, PDA-N, SP5, SP5-m, and JAMMIN.

The article discusses some weight loss programs available for Windows Mobile devices. Weight Watchers On-the-Go for Palm OS is offered by Weight Watchers. Healthy Living in the 21st Century 2006 and Skyscape Food Guide are some of the diet programs available for free for the Pocket PC.

Tests three different Global Positioning System (GPS) software packages. Streets and Trips 2004 from Microsoft; PocketMap Navigator from Space Machine; Street Atlas USA Handheld from DeLorme; Use of a PocketMap CF GPS receiver from Space Machines.

Evaluates several electronic book software readers available for Windows mobile devices. Microsoft Reader; Adobe Reader Pro; UBook Reader; Tiny eBook Reader; Tome Reader.

Cites ways on how to stay connected to the Internet while traveling through the use of pocket personal computers (PC). Definition of “hotspot” as a location that allows a person to connect to the Internet wirelessly; Offer of high-speed internet by hotels; Availability of Wireless Fidelity and wired Ethernet.

The article offers information on MWg Atom Life, a small Windows Mobile 6 Professional smartphone. The device has a traditional pocket computer (PDA) layout without an integrated QWERTY thumb keyboard. It also ships with a comprehensive printed user manual, a set of comfortable ear buds with extra pads, and several international plug converters. It also has a 2.7 inch color QVGA touch screen as well as light emitting diode (LED) panel that lights when the battery is low.

The article evaluates the Ultimate 8150, a smartphone from i-mate.

The article discusses the emergence of short message service (SMS) applications in the U.S. It is stated that Google Inc. has introduced texting for acquiring information such as weather forecasts and directories. It is observed that teenagers have embraced texting as part of their fast and efficient telephone conversation. It is also stated that texting may used for sending money and making money.

The article offers information on wireless services and other solutions to access worldwide Web radio stations. Mercosa M is wireless music service which has access to more than 100,000 digital radio channels worldwide, with over 3 million songs. It also has a free two-week trial to allow a user to test its functionality without risk. On the other hand, Resco Radio lets any Web connected pocket computers access Internet radio stations.

The article evaluates the media products from Slingbox, including the Slingbox Pro, Slingbox AV, and Slingbox Tuner.

The article presents information on wireless communication systems that are installed in Moscow, Idaho. The town has the world's best Internet connectivity. Almost all the restaurants and hotels in Moscow have free high speed Internet connectivity for visitors. Free wireless Internet is available at the Moscow/Pullman Airport. Every library provides free wireless access. Moscow is also planning to install a fiber optic cable network for city facilities, schools, and hospitals.

The article provides tips on how to access and use the Google Mobile service using handheld computers.

The article focuses on special computer software for voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) technology. During the past years, the quality of phone call over the Internet using VoIP was awkward and inconvenient. Fortunately, VoIP technology has been improved. The development of software specifically designed for VoIP enables user to make a call over the Internet as simple as using landline telephone. Overview of VoIP software for Pocket PC and Smartphones are offered.

The article reviews several multimedia application software for Windows Mobile-based smartphones and pocket computers including Pocket XM Radio Pro, Pocket Player, Resco Pocket Radio, PocketStreamer Pro, SmartRadio, PDATuner Pro, and X-Play Studio.

Narrates the author's experience during his trip to California and Nevada with his Motorola MPx220 Smartphone. Type of Global Positioning System installed in his mobile device; Assertion of the usability of the Smartphone's advanced features; Mapping capacity of the GPS software.

The article evaluates the JustMobile SDIO Wireless LAN card.