iPod and Pocket PC MP3 Player: Clash of the Titans by Damian Julien
It appears that the Microsoft software company behemoth has been observing the meteoric rise of those pervasive Apple iPod devices. I've already surmised in a recent video iPod article that such an increase can only be to Pocket PC owners' collective detriment. ... From some dialogue in the iPaqHQ forums, some folks are even succumbing to a second seductive purchase, limiting their PDA choices to Pocket PC video playback device and handheld gaming console. ... Only time will tell how many will follow suit in relinquishing their Pocket PC MP3 player options and springing for simplicity.

Best Bet: Research Gadgets Online Before You Buy Them by Chris Robertson
New gadgets come onto the market every day. Companies are constantly updating and inventing new devices for the consumers. The newer gadgets are more portable, easier to use and nicer looking than the first models. There are gadgets for just about any task you can imagine. ... You can find sizes from a 17-inch laptop down to a handheld size computer. ... There are many brands and styles of digital cameras now to choose from. ... Decide what features you want and that will make your search easier.

24 Useful Tips Before You Buy Any Gadget by Nadine Cartrid
1. Decide what kind of gadget you want. Mp3 player? Digital Camera? Brand New Laptop? Maid Robot? Or just Home appliance for decorate your flat? 2. Check what feature you need. Ex: If you want to buy a cellphone, what activity do you do most? If you just use Cellphone for Sms and make a call... If you buy console/ handheld, check which game you like release its copy. ... You won’t buy PS3 if you love Zelda game, aren’t you? ... If you plan to buy online, check the site’s reputation. ... 15. ... There are a lot of fake site out there and sell something fake (usually the rare item and sold...

Sony PSP - Not Just For Games by Joe Light
The Sony PSP is the most powerful handheld gaming platform currently on the market. But it is not only capable of running games. Its wide screen is very well suited for movie playback and it has the capabilities of playing audio with outstanding quality. ... Video size and frame rate are adjustable. ... In short, using ImTOO PSP Music Suite, it is easy to obtain PSP MP3/MPEG4 files with excellent quality. ... The product supports batch conversion, after selecting all files you want to convert, ImTOO PSP Music Suite will automatically encode them one by one even if these files use different...

Pocket PC and iPod Technology Gap Closing? by Damian Julien
Pocket PC owners, if Microsoft has its way, will hopefully have little to envy of their iPod toting brethren in the near future. According to a TechNewsWorld article, Microsoft brashly announced plans to develop software to combat iPod and iTunes proliferation with their own software, Zune. ... Having your operating system coded into your handheld's read only memory suddenly doesn't seem all that bad. ... Creative, already floundering against the Apple handheld device phenomenon despite topping the video iPod for the CNET awards will now have to fight for space against Microsoft as well.

New Features of Macromedia Flash MX by Maricon Williams
In the times of yore, videos all over the web are quite disappointing. It is like delivering a mediocre performance to annoyed expectators. But then, a transition from the passé made a dramatic exposure. The release of Macromedia’s Flash MX marked a leap in the development of rich content... Flash support to electronic devices such as cell phones, PDAs, interactive TV systems, Internet appliances, game machines and in-room hotel entertainment system is also in the stage of brainstorming. ... Macromedia took into consideration the flourishing wireless and handheld market.

How To Transfer Movies To A PSP by Chuck Brown
Playing games on your PSP is a great way to pass the time. Especially with its high-resolution picture quality. But this same great resolution is the reason why it plays your favorite movies so well, too. And at some point, you're going to get tired of just playing games and want to watch a movie. ... Lucky for you, you have in your hand a device that makes most dedicated handheld DVD players seem low-tech in comparison. ... It's important to note that the movie you want to transfer from your PC to your PSP needs to be an unencrypted file.

Handheld Ultramobile Gizmos by Julia Hall
Bearing an uncanny resemblance the Dish Network’s PocketDISH, Microsoft recently revealed their new hand held, ultra portable device, with a 7-inch video screen. While not direct competitors in the strictest sense, both the PocketDISH from Dish Network and the Origami from Microsoft share an... For someone primarily interested in storing and sharing photos, listening to music files, and watching video content, the PocketDISH from Dishnetwork seems like a more logical choice. ... GPS capability is seen as a potential add on as well.

How To Download Video To PSP by Terry Dunn
So you want to know how to download video to PSP? well read on. For those of you who thought you could only play games, there is so much more. You can download movie trailers, music videos, and purchase or rip full length video content to your PSP. The entertainment world opens and you are in... Choose the option to open the folder. ... Once the folder is open, you are actually accessing the memory card you have put into your PSP. ... Alternatively, you can choose Start-Programs-Accessories-Windows Explorer.

Palm Pilots - The Ultimate Buddy by M Johnson
You probably see people almost everyday carrying a little computer device that enables them to retrieve phone numbers, addresses, listen to MP3 files, show off pictures, alerts them to appointments and you wonder why there is a smile on their face? Wonder no more. ... A handheld computer like the palm pilot is easy to operate with on screen instructions and easy one touch buttons. ... Our children must be taught the ways of the computer. ... Almost every job has some interaction with technology.