This is good news for those in the target markets for Best Buys new (trial) recycling program. Best Buy already accepts smaller items in all stores, but this new program will accept larger electronics such as TV’s, Monitors up to 32 inches and computers.
If you live in Baltimore, San Francisco or Minnesota now is the time to take advantage of this new program!
Do you have any devices that use AA batteries? Want a solution where you can recharge the battery using your USB port on your laptop or desktop computer?
Look no further than THIS article at Digital Home Thoughts.
Brighthand has a FAQ that discusses how to configure a Bluetooth GPS receiver with Windows Mobile, an exercise that at times can be non-trivial.
Both the FAQ and the comments can be found HERE.
The different cell phone providers such as T-Mobile or Verizon use different cell phone technologies for their cellular network. This has a bearing on the type of Smartphone that you purchase as phones designed to work on one network generally will not work on the other. (In the United States, you usually purchase your Smartphone from the Cellular provider so compatibility is not an issue) The type of phone you have will also determine if it can be used when travelling abroad.
Brighthand has a non-technical article describing the differences between the two major technologies which can be found HERE.
The above article also has a link to another FAQ that discusses the different data transfer methods used on the above networks.
Ever need to recharge your handheld but don’t have ready access to a power source or didn’t bring along your bulky charging cradle/cables?
Pocket PC Tech has a solution that is easy to carry and can be used to recharge your device during those low battery situations.
Mobility Site has all the details HERE.
File this under “Would be a cool feature to have on my Windows Mobile Device”. No devices yet have the “Pico Projector”, but imagine the ability to project device information onto any surface…
Mobility Site has the details HERE.
Finding non-phone based devices is getting harder and harder. Dell had a popular and moderately priced series of devices with the Axim line, both VGA and non-VGA. Unfortunately, Dell left the Windows Mobile business in 2007 although recent rumors indicate they may be working on a WM Smartphone device.
We’ve posted recent articles regarding the VGA HP iPAQ 210, but there is also a more moderatly priced QVGA iPAQ that is also worth your consideration.
Mobility Site has more information about the iPAQ 110 series which can be found HERE.
Do you have used printer ink cartridges, unused PDA’s, MP3 Players, or other small electronics laying about? Don’t know how to safely dispose of them?
Engadget has an article about the United States Postal Service and a FREE solution for your problem… click HERE for more information. (Or HERE for the USPS press release)
Most PocketPC’s come with a QVGA screen. QVGA stands for “Quarter VGA” and has a screen resolution of 240 x 320. However, some devices have a VGA screen which has a resolution of 480 x 640. Does this mean you can display 4 times the amount of information on the screen? Generally the answer is no although it depends on the application.
Note: Pocket Genealogist does support VGA devices and the main “view” screen can have up to 4 times the amount of information although most screens display the same amount of information as QVGA. However, you can change the font size of lists and other items so that more data is displayed, albeit smaller. (In a nutshell that’s the benefit of VGA… higher resolution so that smaller fonts are still crisp and clear)
PocketNow has a video with a comparison HERE.
And Pocket PC Thoughts has more information HERE regarding this topic.