Steve Presley's views on mobile, wireless, embedded, CNC and .NET programming
Windows Mobile "How Do I Videos"
There's a great wealth of knowledge in these short "How Do I" videos on MSDN. Check out the latest videos here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/bb495180.aspx Want to … more
Sony posted the Xperia X1 user manual..
Kind of feel like I'm opening a present before Christmas Eve since I don't have the phone yet, but here is a link to where to download the manual. (click here) Also, if you haven't seen it yet, here … more
Setting up the GPS on the Ultimate 9502
Here's a quick video of how to setup the internal GPS on the Ultimate 9502 by iMate. Download here (Right Click, Save As) more
Ordered a few phones week before last..
Picked up the following iMate phones: SPL, SP3 (I Finally got one!), SP5 and the Ultimate 9502. Top: Nokia 770 Left to Right: iMate SP3, SP5, SPL, JAM, HTC Touch Enhanced, O2 XDA Trion, iMate … more
Windows Mobile API Usage Tool
Microsoft just published the Windows Mobile API Usage Tool (Click here to go to the download page). This is development tool that requires Visual Studio 2005 or 2008. Once you … more
[Wisbar] - Creating notification icons/meters
Since I picked up an O2 XDA Flame,I've been tinkering with skins lately on Wisbar - been almost forced to as there aren't that many VGA themes out there, mainly because the number of VGA devices … more
JAM vs. 8125 vs. trion
Finally had the chance to shoot some side by sides of the three. You can check them out here. Here's a preview: more
My Trion is on the way...
Direct from Deutschland, hopefully it will be here this week and I'll have time to play with the device a bit in addition to doing a Jam vs. 8125 vs. Trion review with pics. Stay tuned! more
O2 XDA trion released in Germany
I really like the appearance of this device leaps and bounds above the early pictures of the TyTN.. the TyTN just doesn't look very "professional" to me.. There are also updated specs on the … more
Minor issues with the VGA/QVGA Vista portable skins
I'm running the PocketXP theme for WisbarAdvance, so my device normally looks like this: [zoom] [zoom] … more
Vista Theme for Wisbar Advance
Found an awesome theme pack that features a Vista feel. It's by xcilion who runs XCSkins. The theme is called Windows Vista Portable Edition. The skin is supported on both VGA and … more
AudioVox SMT 5600 for free at buy.com (or $225 without contract)
I came across this link today. You can get the SMT 5600 for $224.99, with $225 of mail-in rebates if you sign up for a new account with Cingular. Otherwise, you can save the extra $204.96 … more
Tricking out your gadgets..
Found this link on hackaday of some pretty decent paintjobs for gadgets.. I've seen a couple other sites that feature mods as well.. anyone done anything cool to their PocketPC or Smartphone? more
JAM is on its way!
Thanks to a user of HowardForums whom had to give up his JAM, I was able to work out a deal and it should be here by the weekend. He also got the 128 MB upgrade from PocketPCTechs, so I'll have … more
The luxury of being able to change one's mind..
So after this enGadget article and its associated review on Geek.com, and a post on Scoble's blog about the “LennPhone” I think I have decided to get a JAM instead of an SP3i. One … more
Cure for a thumbboard Part II
At $229 msrp, it looks like it isn't quite as cheap as I thought initially, but Dave's iPaq has a great review of the iTECH BlueTooth Virtual Keyboard.. check it out! more
iPod or Not?
So I'm on the fence of whether to get an iPod or some sort of non-Apple based “MP3” player.. I have primarily WMA's in my collection thus far (although do admit that I installed iTunes the … more
SP3i in my sights..
I've found a few good deals - waiting on an auction to wrap up to see exactly which one I get.. lots of pics, reviews, tips, code coming when I actually get one! more
Looks like I may have found the key to not having a thumbboard..
Check this out! i-Tech Virtual Keyboard.. only 161 bucks! Waaaaaaaaay cool! Edit: it's still cool, but I thought it was the BlueTooth version.. the one above you actually have to plug into the … more