Neko
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Jan 18, 2004, 5:06 PM
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January 18, 2004 - The best way to see all the great new features of Windows Mobile™ 2003 software for Pocket PC is try it out for yourself. If you already own a Pocket PC check to see if your manufacturer is offering an upgrade. If you are thinking about buying a new Pocket PC, they are available in stores or on-line today.
New Zero Configuration Wi-Fi makes it easy for you to find and connect to any 802.11 wireless local area network (i.e. WLAN or Wi-Fi). When your Wi-Fi enabled Pocket PC* encounters a hotspot—whether at home, work or a coffee shop, you’ll be asked if you want to connect. Once you connect, the settings are saved so that next time you are in the range of same wireless network, all you have to do is say “Yes”! The result is that you can now move easily from one wireless network to another without a lot of hassle. Going wireless on your Pocket PC has never been easier!
* Integrated Wi-Fi capabilities not available on all Pocket PC models. Check with manufacturer for details. Wi-Fi connection may require additional separately purchased service subscription.
Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC now has Bluetooth support* making it simple to link your Pocket PC and other Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices. For example, if you have a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, you can now use it as a modem for your Pocket PC to access the Internet. You can also beam data such as contacts or pictures to other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
* Additional separately purchased hardware or wireless accessory may be required. Check with manufacturer for details.
The new connection manager has been redesigned to allow you to more easily connect* to your corporate network or to the Internet. Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC has added support for multiple VPNs, 802.1x, IPSec L2TP VPN and 128-bit SSL and 128 bit CAPI encryption. Together, these features help ensure that you don’t get locked out of your company’s secure network.
* Separately purchased modem or other wireless accessories may be required. Connecting to a non-corporate network may additionally require a separately purchased service plan.
Composing email messages is easier than ever with Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC. The new auto suggest feature suggests email addresses as you type so that you find them faster. Auto-correct automatically fixes common spelling errors as you type. Signature support eliminates the need to re-type a closing for every message. Together, these features help you respond faster while you are on the go.
Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC provides enhanced keyboard support for new devices with integrated or snap-on keyboards*. Now you can accomplish all of the common tasks in Inbox right from the keyboard. New keyboard shortcuts for menu commands and navigation bring the familiarity of the desktop to the Pocket PC.
* Keyboard purchased separately.
The optimized contact search in Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC enables you to find key contacts more quickly. Simply type any portion of either the contact’s first or last name and Windows Mobile 2003 will find the contact for you. New keyboard integration helps eliminate the need to use the stylus. New support for vCards in Inbox allows better integration with desktop Outlook.
Enhanced Calendar in Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC offers multi-day views with weekends highlighted in different colors making it easier to see your free time. Saturday is highlighted in blue while Sunday and holidays now appear in red. In addition, vCals can now be accepted into Calendar, so updating your schedule is easier than ever.
Pictures is a great new digital imaging application for the Pocket PC. It allows you to see your photos individually, as thumbnails, or as part of a slideshow. Pictures also allows you to edit your photos-rotating, cropping, and adjusting the contrast and brightness–right on your Pocket PC. Pictures is great way to view and share your images with friends and family while on the go.
Do more exciting digital media on your Windows Mobile 2003 based Pocket PC! Offering better performance and new experiences with your music, home movies and more, Windows Media Player 9 Series for Pocket PC now brings the high quality benefits of Windows Media 9 Series to the Pocket PC.
New support for industry leading Windows Media 9 Series Audio and Video and the ability to playback local or streaming broadband content at data rates of 300kbs combine to deliver the richest and highest quality mobile entertainment experience available on the Pocket PC.
Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC also improves the browsing experience with an enhanced Pocket Internet Explorer (pIE). Improved support for a larger number of web standards allows both greater access to and better display of a larger number of web pages.
With Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC you also get the great new popping puzzle game Jawbreaker. If you thought Solitaire was addictive, then just wait until you try Jawbreaker!
Upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 Software:
http://www.microsoft.com/...ocketpc/default.mspx
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