Guide Note

Windows Mobile is Microsoft's operating system for mobile devices. There are many different types of devices that can run this operating system, which include: PDA's, smartphones, automobiles, and pocket pc's. Windows Mobile is found on almost every major Internet connected device.

Fast Facts

Version 7 is currently planned for sometime in 2009
Prior to Windows Mobile 2003, it was named Pocket PC
Third party development is available
Each new release features several new features and enhancements

Features

Windows Mobile features many features which most desktop users will feel at home with. The current date and time, owner information, among other things is usually shown on the main screen. Microsoft Office even has an edition that can run on this Operating System, called Office Mobile. With the included software, it is possible to use the device almost exactly like you would a PC.

Available Versions

Windows Mobile 2003
Windows Mobile 2003 SE
Windows Mobile 5.0
Windows Mobile 6
Windows Mobile 6.1

Categories

Technology | Tech Stubs | Software | Operating Systems | Windows Software | Communications | Telecommunications | Mobile Software | Microsoft

View Note History

Windows Mobile

The Mahalo Top 7

Official site: Microsoft Windows Mobile
Wikipedia: Windows Mobile
Support: Windows Mobile Help and How-to
Windows Mobile resource: Windows Mobile Today
Video: Vista Gadgets running on Windows Mobile
Criticism: How iPhone Differs from Windows Mobile
Engadget: Windows Mobile Posts

Windows Mobile News and Articles

Google News: Windows Mobile
ReadWriteWeb: iPhone-less? Try Tiled Browsing Instead (June 8, 2008)
Engadget Mobile: Hands-on with T-Mobile's WM6-ified Dash
PC World: BlackBerry Inside Windows Mobile
Digital Trends: Pocket Live TV Brings TV To Windows Mobile
WMExperts

Windows Mobile Forums & Blogs

PDA Street: Windows Mobile/Pocket PC General Forums
Todd Bishop's Microsoft Blog: Zune phone?
Official blog: Windows Mobile Team

Windows Mobile Tips & Support

Windows Mobile: Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5
WindowsMobileToday: Tips, Tricks & Alerts
Download Squad: How to make Opera Mobile even better
Download Squad: Make your Windows Mobile 5.0 device look like WM6

Windows Mobile Retailers

Windows Mobile: Browse and Buy Devices

Windows Mobile Software Accessories

Windows Mobile: Ringtones and Music
Windows Mobile: Windows Live
WindowsMobileToday: Software
Mark/Space: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile 6.0

Windows Mobile: Introducing Windows Mobile 6
Windows Mobile: Windows Mobile 6 Press Release
PC Magazine: Windows Mobile 6 Review

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