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Rebuttle to Symbian's Bashing of Mobile Linux
By Lyra Kamoku on 10/23/06Symbian has posted an article on their website that bashes the use of Linuxfor mobile phones. The author, David Woods, talks about how the Linux coreis just a small piece of the needed software for a phone and that mobileLinux distributions will suffer from quality issues, softwareincompatibility, and other problems. However, I believe that the AccessLinux Platform (ALP) will effectively address these issues.URL: http://www.palmzone.net/article.php?sid=1000Thanks to Tim @ palmzone.net (Pdabuzz)
Origami Revealed
By Nate Hanson on 3/7/06
Gizmodo has a look inside Microsoft and Intels' "secret" Origami project. The platform they're working on is actually a 7" tablet PC. Could be an interesting form factor. More interesting information should be available when the device is officially announced on Thursday. Until then, have a look at Gizmodo. (Pdabuzz)
SPV smartphones cannot upgrade to Windows Mobile 5
By Chris Dalby on 11/29/05
Orange UK will not be offering existing owners of SPV devides an upgrade to the new Windows Mobile 5.
"..devices previously purchased e.g C500 cannot be s/w upgraded to Windows Mobile Version 5."
Unfortunately, this means that anyone with an SPV running Windows Mobile 2003 will be unable to upgrade to the latest operating system. Microsoft are only distributing licenses direct to hardware vendors, so it's not possible to purchase and install Windows Mobile 5 by yourself. You can only think that there should be an upgrade path for customers wishing to upgrade to Windows Mobile 5?
On a brighter note, this does mean that the SPV C600 and SPV M5000 have now been released in the UK. And they do have Windows Mobile 5. Watch this space for a review of these devices as we put them through their paces and give you the low down on Windows Mobile 5. (Windows mobile, News, Pdabuzz)
Need a Small Form Factor Windows Computer? - Check Out The 14 Ounce OQO Model 01+
By Jim Travis on 11/25/05
Need more power than a PDA, but do not want a heavy, large notebook? How do 14 ounces, 30GB hard drive, 1GHZ processor, 512MB memory, 3D graphic accelerator (with 8MB memory), USB 2.0, FireWire (4 pin), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 800 X 480 5" display, pen-based digitizer, internal speaker, removable battery, and 4.9" by 3.4" by 0.9" dimensions sound? If these impressive specs piqued your interest, maybe the OQO model 01+ ultra personal computer is for you. (News, Pdabuzz)
In The Spotlight: Michel Huijgen & Llewy
By Kermit Woodall on 6/4/04June's In The Spotlight winner is the combo of Michel Huijgen & Llewy -- together, they are the masterminds behind Llewy's Clie Diary... (Pdabuzz)
Dell Kicks It Up A Notch With The X30
By Kermit Woodall on 5/21/04It has a 624 MHz Intel Personal Internet Client Architecture PXA270 processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, oh, and Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC Second Edition. Has your Gear Lust kicked in yet? And, it's only $349!Click 'Read More' for the rest of the story... (Pdabuzz)
In The Spotlight -- Erik Molina
By Kermit Woodall on 5/1/04
Our first 'In The Spotlight' member is Erik Molina, a very busy 23 years old living in San Diego, CA... (Pdabuzz)
PDABuzz RSS Feed Now Working
By Kermit Woodall on 4/12/04From the good news / bad news front, the PDABuzz RSS feed is now up and fully functional. For users of RSS readers, this is a great tool for capturing PDABuzz news and other posting for mobile reading. The bad news is that the AvantGo channel is still down.I really hope the AvantGo issues are resolved soon. I know it has been a long time, but it is being worked on -- I promise it is!Click 'Read More' to see the RSS feed in all its textual glory or, you can always click the XML link at the bottom of the HOME page... (Pdabuzz)
Long Awaited Contest Winners
By Kermit Woodall on 3/22/04The winnders of the December contests have long been selected, but had not been announced -- until today! (Pdabuzz)
PDABuzz Avantgo / Mobile Channel Update
By Kermit Woodall on 1/6/04When we relaunched the site in November, our first priority was to get the article posting and discussion threads up and running. We were under the impression that the mobile channel system was a default part of that process, but, reality has bitten us hard and the mobile system is still not functional. I'd like to say it will be fixed on X day, but I don't have that answer at this point.I have our web person working on a number of priorities for Mobile Media -- all surrounding PDABuzz. Getting a viewable mobile option and verifying the consistency of the RSS feeds are very high on his task list at this point.So, I'm sorry it doesn't work, I wish it did, and we're working on fixing the system so mobile viewers can once again access PDABuzz content. (Pdabuzz)