A look at the T-Mobile Motorola ZN5 A look at the T-Mobile Motorola ZN5
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 391 seconds

The ZN5 is a feature phone with an excellent 5 megapixel camera that will runs you just under a $100 on T-Mobile. The Xenon flash and solid feel of the device makes it a very compelling choice.

Related: cameraphone, motorola, t-mobile

A quick look at the HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger A quick look at the HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 684 seconds

HP used to be the premier Pocket PC maker, but has struggled a bit the last few years. The HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger may help get HP back on track, even with the delay of about 8 months getting the device out the door.

Related: hp, mobile, pc, pocket, smartphone, windows

A look at the HTC S740 Windows Mobile Smartphone A look at the HTC S740 Windows Mobile Smartphone
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 546 seconds

There seem to be fewer and fewer non-touch screen Windows Mobile devices today. The HTC S740 is one of the best non-touch screen smartphones I have ever tried with its slim form factor and full QWERTY keyboard.

Related: windows, htc, mobile, smartphone, standard

Camera and text input on the Samsung OMNIA Camera and text input on the Samsung OMNIA
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 380 seconds

The Samsung OMNIA sports a 5 megapixel camera, which is outstanding for a Windows Mobile device. I show the options in the camera software, along with the included text input methods on this touch screen device.

Related: mobile, omnia, pc, pda, pocket, samsung, smartphone, windows

Windows Mobile 6.1 on the Samsung Blackjack II Windows Mobile 6.1 on the Samsung Blackjack II
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 491 seconds

The Samsung Blackjack II has been out for a few months, but will soon be getting an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1. I had a chance to use this cool device with the latest operating system and find it to be a very solid and responsive Smartphone.
Check out blogs.zdnet.com/mobi le-gadgeteer for more thoughts, photos, and details.

Related: blackjack, mobile, samsung, smartphone, windows

Hands-on with the HTC Advantage X7510 Hands-on with the HTC Advantage X7510
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 600 seconds

The HTC Advantage is a niche market device and fits in between the smartphone and UMPC categories. This 2nd generations Advantage adds some functions, but also loses a few features found in the 1st generation device. I take a walk around the device and improvements in Windows Mobile 6.1 in this video.

Related: htc, microsoft, mobile, pc, pda, pocket, umpc, windows

A look at the T-Mobile Samsung Behold A look at the T-Mobile Samsung Behold
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 513 seconds

Samsung has been making several variants of their touch screen devices and one of the latest is the Behold. This touch screen device supports T-Mobile's new 3G network and is a responsive device with lots of features and power for a "feature" phone.

Related: touch, samsung, screen, t-mobile

Nokia Email service on the Nokia E71 Nokia Email service on the Nokia E71
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 538 seconds

Nokia has been beta testing a new email service to a limited audience for a few weeks and will be rolling out the availability to all in the Nokia Beta Labs. You can take a walk around this new email client running on a Nokia E71 (North American model)

Related: email, eseries, nokia, s60, services, smartphone

A walk around a production T-Mobile G1 Android device A walk around a production T-Mobile G1 Android device
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 861 seconds

The T-Mobile G1 Google Android device is launching very soon and in my full review with over 250 images and 5 videos I give you a good look at just about everything about the device.

Related: android, g1, google, htc, linux, t-mobile

HTC Touch Diamond - Teeter and accelerometer/haptic feedback HTC Touch Diamond - Teeter and accelerometer/haptic feedback
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 174 seconds

I am checking out the HTC Touch Diamond device and discovered that a game preloaded by HTC called Teeter uses the accelerometer and vibration mechanism to give you an immersive game experience.

Related: game, haptics, htc, mobile, pc, pocket, smartphone, windows

First look at the Sprint HTC Touch Diamond First look at the Sprint HTC Touch Diamond
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 526 seconds

The first US version of the powerful HTC Touch Diamond was just announced by Sprint and will be coming to Sprint in September. I just received a 2-week evaluation unit today and offer a first look at the hardware and software of the device.

Related: htc, mobile, pc, pocket, sprint, touch, windows

Opera Mobile 9.5 and FM radio on the HTC Touch Diamond Opera Mobile 9.5 and FM radio on the HTC Touch Diamond
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 495 seconds

Opera Mobile 9.5 is a fantastic web browser and is the default browser on the Touch Diamond. It is mostly the same as the one I showed on the Advantage 7510. HTC also includes a FM radio on the device and it is actually a great radio with RDS support.

Related: 3d, fm, htc, mobile, pc, pocket, radio, smartphone, touchflo, windows

Another look at the software on the Samsung OMNIA Another look at the software on the Samsung OMNIA
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 754 seconds

The Samsung OMNIA is a very powerful Windows Mobile phone and Samsung added several utilities and functions to make it an excellent touch screen device. Check out this walk around the hardware and software found on the OMNIA.

Related: mobile, omnia, pc, pda, pocket, samsung, smartphone, windows

A look at the BlackBerry Flip A look at the BlackBerry Flip
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 504 seconds

It seems that people in the US are fans of the flip form factor for cellphones. Until now, this has kept these people from using BlackBerry devices. The new BlackBerry Flip gives you a powerful BlackBerry in a flip/clamshell form factor with SureType keyboard.

Related: blackberry, cell, flip, mobile, rim, smartphone

3rd party application on the T-Mobile G1 Android 3rd party application on the T-Mobile G1 Android
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 580 seconds

There are still only a few applications in the Android Market, but they are currently all free and some work quite well. I took a look at 8 of the most popular in this video.

Related: android, g1, google, htc, linux, market, t-mobile

MWC08: Opera Mobile 9.5 running on a UIQ device MWC08: Opera Mobile 9.5 running on a UIQ device
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 272 seconds

Opera Mobile is a powerful mobile browser designed for Symbian, Windows Mobile and Linux operating systems. The latest version was announced just prior to the MWC event and then shown at the event, but the public beta is not yet available. This latest version adds some very cool features we have seen on the iPhone.

Related: browser, mobile, opera, symbian, uiq, windows

More usage of the N81 8GB More usage of the N81 8GB
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 481 seconds

I've had the N81 8GB now for over a complete full day and like the hardware for the most part. There are some quality issues, but it isn't as bad as I thought based on other reviews. The music player is outstanding as you can see in my video!

Related: mp3, nokia, nseries, player, smartphone

HTC Touch Diamond initial setup and walkaround HTC Touch Diamond initial setup and walkaround
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 596 seconds

In this video I take a tour around the device and then run through the initial startup after the battery was charged. You can see the TouchFLO 3D video and more.

Related: htc, mobile, pc, pocket, smartphone, windows

A tour around the Nokia N82 A tour around the Nokia N82
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 281 seconds

The Nokia N82 is the latest high end Nseries multimedia computer with the main distinctive feature being the Xenon flash that allows you to take clear photos in dark conditions.

Related: nokia, nseries, s60, smartphone

Nokia N95 and N800, a match made in the heavens Nokia N95 and N800, a match made in the heavens
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 408 seconds

The Nokia N95-3 and Nokia N800 Internet Tablet make a killer combo and as you can see in this video you can pair them via a wireless Bluetooth connection for a couple of reasons. The N95-3 can serve as a wireless data modem and as a GPS receiver, at the same time. With this combo you don't really need a Nokia N810 and can save yourself a few bucks.

Related: bluetooth, gps, internet, nokia, s60, tablet

HTC Touch and TouchFLO interface HTC Touch and TouchFLO interface
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 472 seconds

HTC announced the HTC Touch Windows Mobile 6 Professional device with a new touch screen technology called TouchFLO. TouchFLO adds a "flickability" to the device as well as the ability to pan and scroll with touch.

Related: htc, iphone, microsoft, mobile, pc, pocket, smartphone, windows

A look at the Palm Treo 800w A look at the Palm Treo 800w
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 715 seconds

Palm and Sprint finally released the first Treo device with WiFi and GPS. The Treo 800w is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional device in a cool blue color with a 320x320 display that seems to be a decent device.

Related: mobile, palm, pc, pocket, treo, windows

Panorama function, response, & more on the Touch Diamond Panorama function, response, & more on the Touch Diamond
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 509 seconds

The HTC Touch Diamond has a very cool panorama capture mode that I show in this video. I also take a look at the response of the device and some other cool features and functionality. An issue or two I am having with it is also touched on.

Related: 3d, camera, digital, htc, mobile, pc, pocket, smartphone, touchflo, windows

T-Mobile Shadow UI brings common features Home T-Mobile Shadow UI brings common features Home
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 645 seconds

The T-Mobile Shadow is a new Windows Mobile 6 device from HTC that presents the user with a unique user interface. Most of the common functions are brought to the Home screen so the user doesn't have to dive into the details of Windows Mobile.

Related: htc, mobile, shadow, smartphone, windows

First impressions of the REDFLY Windows Mobile Companion First impressions of the REDFLY Windows Mobile Companion
Posted by: palmsolo

Video duration: 584 seconds

A couple challenges facing Windows Mobile smartphone users is the small displays and small keyboards that limit productivity. Celio Corporation is getting ready to launch their REDFLY Windows Mobile Smartphone Companion and we have an early beta model to evaluate for a couple of weeks.
Check out all of my still photos and thoughts at http://blogs.zdnet.c om/mobile-gadgeteer

Related: companion, mobile, portable, redfly, ultra, umpc, windows