Archive for May 2004
Motorola MPx is the size of a cigarette pack…?
31 May 2004 in Pocket PC | Comments (0)
Mobile Gadget News have got a hold of a cigarette pack and Motorola MPx size comparison pics.
This is something, uhh, scary? Maybe the surgeon general should put a warning on the MPx, warning that it might be very dangerous to your health to try smoking the MPx? Well, an exploding lithium polymer battery can cause serious skin burns (Li+H20 = instant cooking water!).
Still here…
31 May 2004 in Root | Comments (0)
If you’re wondering what’s up with the low number of updates recently, the answer is simple: I’m been too busy.
Luckily, that busy period over at my university is beginning to be over and done with as I’ve managed to finish off the worst projects and started working at my summerjob.
This, in turn, means that I will have more time to fix up my site as the summer progresses — unless we’re hit by the same heat wave we had a few weeks ago (25+ degrees C).
As I’m writing this, I’m finishing off a review of SPB Time which is a really nice application. It is nice to have a big nice Pocket PC “clock” in the dock, instead of a staring white ActiveSync screen… 
Stay healthy! 
Filip
REVIEW: XDA II / iMate PPCPE Compact Flash + VGA Backpack
17 May 2004 in Pocket PC | Comments (0)
Arne Hess has gotten a nice review of the backpack for XDA II/ iMate PPCPE phones. The backpack that boasts a compact flash slot and VGA output is an attractive feature for things like presentations. I thought it looked like a good idea, but after reading Arne’s review, I’m seeing that this backpack isn’t that fitting for daily use after all.
Nokia NGage for 100
17 May 2004 in Root | Comments (0)
Got around 100 euros lying around and want to buy a new phone?
Well, the Nokia NGage is now selling for just above 100 euros in Finland. And make note of the fact that the price is unsubsidised (but includes tax)! If you don’t mind buying it with the issues it has (“taco talking”, remove battery to replace game), it is just a steal with these features:
- High-performance mobile 3D gaming
- Gaming-optimized design and functionality
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Digital music player and recorder
- Stereo FM radio
- Multimedia messaging
- Full email support (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, MIME2)
- Content with XHTML browser
- Tri-band EGSM 900/GSM1800/GSM 1900 phone
- Series 60 UI enabling application multitasking
- MP3, AAC, MIDI, and WAV ringing tones
- WAP over GPRS
For example, Verkkokauppa.com (Finnish, non-affiliate) has it selling for less than 109 euros.
Now, I believe that this is the cheapest Bluetooth phone on the Finnish market (not counting second hand phones, naturally). Furthermore, this is not a bad deal considering the features it’s got. However, this model is nearing its end-of-life and as a result, we’re seeing this price on the model…
Movable Type? No thanks!
14 May 2004 in Root | Comments (0)
Movable Type has annouced a new license ploy, uhh, scheme that virtually robs one of one’s hard earned cash. The free version, which I’ve been using, is no more. OK, if you don’t mind it being crippleware, which I do not want… 
If you are unsure of what I’m talking about, well, check here. The prices they want for a minimal install is way, way, way too much for me at around 70 USD. The pricing absolutely stinks.
Well, good heavens that there is an open source look-alike available, called WordPress. Looks like I’m going to migrate to it quite soon…