Smartphone & Pocket PC Feb/Mar 2007 MS Reader (Mobile)

Overview:

If you've watched any TV recently, you've probably seen commercials from Cingular and Verizon promoting their cool new phones. Verizon has been spending big advertising bucks on the Motorola Q and Treo 700w, while Cingular has been throwing marketing dollars at their new BlackJack. All of these devices are powered by Windows Mobile?a fact that is easy to miss in these ads.We've said it before and we'll say it again?the future is phones and the cool things you can do with them. Watch these ads closely the next time they come on. You'll see young people talking to their friends, checking their e-mail, listening to music, and having what appears to be a fantastic time in the process. It's not the Windows Mobile brand that's important; it's what it can do.And what can Windows Mobile do for you? Find out in this issue. We review a number of these cool new phones, including Cingular's BlackJack, Mobile Messenger, and 8525; Sprint's Treo 700wx and IP-830w; and i-mate's JAQ. And if you own a Motorola Q or are considering one, you'll want to check out "Smartphone Insider," a new column that will focus on a particular device each issue, describing the device and discussing solutions to problems you may encounter while using it.You can also find out more about Windows Vista, the first major upgrade of Microsoft's PC operating system since XP. Of particular interest to our readers is Vista's built-in "Windows Mobile Device Center." From Vista onward, all ActiveSync features will be incorporated into the PC s OS.Healthcare professionals will definitely want to look at this issue's Enterprise section. We review the top Windows Mobile healthcare applications and also have published interviews with three healthcare experts discussing the future of Windows Mobile in this field. There are a number of other very interesting articles in the Enterprise section, including a look at how the U.S. Government is using Windows Mobile to improve the efficiency of the Department of Homeland Security, Customs Service, Federal Railroad Administration, and other agencies. Interesting fact: The Census Bureau will deploy 500,000 Windows Mobile handhelds in the 2010 census.There's much more in this issue that will help you get the most from your Windows Mobile device. Our Best Software Awards expert judges discuss their favorite Travel and Internet programs, the Games Roundup looks at hot new adventure and puzzle games, and the Tips & Tricks and Tips from the Forums columns show you how to harness the potential of your device.It's fitting that our Publisher, Hal Goldstein, closes this issue with a brief discussion of David Allen's "Getting Things Done" system and how to incorporate its principles into your daily life. That is, of course, one of the main purposes of using a Windows Mobile device.The other main purpose?as the recent television ads demonstrate?is to have some fun. That is the focus of the next issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine.

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