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TIP: How do I test my PDA for dead / stuck pixels?

The easiest way of doing this is getting PocketLCD v1.0 by Bong's Workshop 2003. Install and start it and just click any of the colors to find out whether your Pocket PC has a dead or stuck pixel:
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Note that the distribution package is pretty big as it also contains a Compact Framework install (which is not needed on WM2003+ Pocket PC’s, including Windows Mobile 5). If you want to save bandwidth, I’ve uploaded the only CAB file you’ll need to install on any WM2003+ device here (a 8 kbyte (!) download, as opposed to the 1 Mbyte-one original).
There are other alternates too; for example, Mobile ScreenTester by Sellit Hungary Bt.. It, however, comes in a MSI package requiring a specific desktop .NET framework (NOT compatible with .NET 2.0), which I didn’t bother downloading. Also, it’s stated not to be as good on VGA devices as PocketLCD.
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An Easy Way to Fix Dead/Stuck Pixel Problems

ViaMobility - the Ultimate Mobile Widget Player - Beta testers welcome!!

ViaMobility will very soon publish Me2, a Universal Widget Player for mobile phones. The objective is to be abe to execute PC or Web widgets on mobile phones whatever is the format and wherever they are coming from : Google, Yahoo, Vista, etc.. And most important : while keeping the same PC user experience : Desktop (idle screen), multiple widgets display, one clic access, always on,etc. On http://www.viaMobility.com they are a few screen shots that will give you a good idea of our product. If you want to see a demo then go there http://www.viamobility.com/news/Viamobility-Demo(english).wmv.
If you have a Windows Mobile device with a touch screen, from 5.0 to 6.1, are you're interested in beta test our product, please register on http://www.viamobility.com/betatest/betatest.htm. The Beta version has been released today.
You want to see some screen shots ?
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Thanks.
Serge.
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Windows Mobile SMS Sync v1.2

Just found this and tried it, made some screenshoots.Looks interesting.
"Windows Mobile SMS Sync allows you to sync or backup the text messages on your Windows Mobile Smartphone or PDA with your desktop computer or to an SQL database. The application runs on Windows Mobile 2003, 5.0, and 6.0. Also included with the application is a Windows Desktop application for viewing and searching the text messages that you sync.
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It works, only I don't know where the backup messages did go. I can't view them in the desktop app.
Hmm, just found it after reading the manual
Watch it. The SMSlog.csv is locate in \documents\SMS\ on your device.
However. I don't see "my device" when using the "open" command on the desktop app.So I can't import the SMSlog.csv or I have to copy the file manually from the device to the pc. Meanwhile I did and it worked.
System Requirements:
Mobile Device: Windows Mobile 2003, 5.0, 6.0; .NET Compact Framework 3.5
Desktop Computer: Windows XP, .NET Framework 2.0 "
download location

Thanks for sharing!
I´ll try it

New Windows Mobile 7 Screenshots

http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=4049
I like the way WM 7 is heading. Especially with a new Windows Media Player...

Looks fake to be honest, on one of the phones, the today page looks a bit squashed.

This pic gives me the same impression: Fake
HTC S621 on the pic has 64Mb of RAM and a 200Ghz processor and according to the wm7 requirements S621 will not pass
Just my opinion
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agree it looks fake...I don't think MS is anywhere close to finallizing what wm7 will look like! there still trying to figure out wm6.5

This is not windows mobile 7
derekwilkinson said:
http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=4049
I like the way WM 7 is heading. Especially with a new Windows Media Player...
Click to expand...
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THIS IS NOT WINDOWS MOBILE 7. WMExperts confirmed its just a flash app for the commercial.
Source:http://www.wmexperts.com/microsoft-video-marketing-video-shows-windows-mobile-7

Well of course it is not the actual OS running on the devices. It is however the concept for the UI MS is currently working on, so the final product may (and I think almost certainly will) look a lot like those images.

*[New]* Windows Live Ver.10.7.0057.0801

Se your mobile device to access your Windows Live world when you’re on the move with Windows Live for Windows Mobile. Connect with people you care about, discover information you need and keep your life organized in the way you want.
Windows Live Messenger: Chat with friends right from your phone
Windows Live Spaces: View your friend's Spaces and get notified when they are updated
Windows Live Hotmail: Get your email on the go
Bing Search: Find what you're looking for wherever you are
Contacts: Synchronize your contacts
Windows Live for Windows Mobile (Std) is for use with a non-touch phone.
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Oficial Page http://wl.windowsmobile.com using Internet Explorer on your Windows Mobile 6-based device to install using direct download.
System Requirements
* Supported Operating Systems: Windows Mobile 6; Windows Mobile 6 Standard
Windows Mobile 6.0
Windows Mobile 6.1
Windows Mobile 6.5