Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Microsoft Techfest Day1

I got here lunch time. Saw familiar faces like Carlo Ma. Guererro & Norbert Adangue (typical, since they're both from Pinoy PocketPC).

Good thing they served lunch. I tried getting my MSDN card but the lady there told me that it's not available yet, even though I confirmed it from Microsoft & I was told to get the card here at the Techfest.

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Latest SERIOUS Cellphone Virus

Beware, the latest cellphone virus, the Gavno, which installs intself as patch.sis or patch_v2.sis to Symbian OS mobiles is the most seious and destructive ever.
 
Once intalled, the virus disables the most important function of the phone, to make calls. Unlike the Skull virus, which only disables one key, this one totally make your phone useless. Symbian OS anti-virus specialist say that not only can the virus render the phone useless, it cannot be repaired.
 
So, once again, DO NOT ACCEPT files from unknown sources. Or if you do know the sender, make sure their phones are not infected.

Sunday, January 23, 2005

The "Other Side"

Ever since I got my first Palm OS device, a Palm m100, I had never ceased to be fascinated by the Palm OS device. This is why most of the times, I seemed to be bias against the Pocket PC or Windows Mobile platform.
 
Perhaps this is because I was introduced first and got acquianted or used to the simpleness of the PalmOS, but with persistence (up to now) I still am trying to convince myself to like Windows Mobile. During my m100 days, I would agree that PPC devices are more advance in features and hardware-wise than the Palm devices we had then. the only thing that's holding the Palm OS devices in their place was the brand and the extremely large number or applications available for it (and considering the fact that PPC devices then were far more expensive than their Palm counterparts and way bigger and heavier too).
 
But when the advent of Palm OS 5, everything changed. The architecture and features were now balanced between the PPC and the Palm devices. But lately, looks like Palm is lagging behind it's rival, not because of hardware differences, but because, now, Palm has less hardware manufacturers and if so, the features are a step behind what the competition is shelling out. The only industry manufacturer that was giving PPC devices a run for their money was SONY, but last year, SONY decided to stop their Clie line in the West. So what does this mean to Palm? Definitely shivering sensation all over.
 
While HP and other PPC/Window Mobile device manufacturer are making more "convergence" devices, the same features are lacking in the Palm OS devices. Again, the only thing that holds Palm it's market share is the extensive line of application. Which Windows Mobile is following suit very fast.
 
Now back to me, on why I still am convincing myself to shift to the other side. With everything that I have said, perhaps, I'll get myself a Windows Mobile device, perhaps it's going to be a smartphone, but for sure, I am going to keep my Palm PDA's. because, not unless Windows Mobile developers can match the huge number of Palm OS softwares out there, "perhaps" no switch will happen....yet!
 
Oh, and did I mention I am an acitve member of the Philippine Palm Users Group?

Busy

Hi, I don't know if you've noticed, but the site has been less updated lately. That is because I have been very busy with somethings that might (and hopefully) will change my life in the coming days/weeks/months. Oh and pretty soon (as these things are all intertwined to one another), I may be wearing a different hat (although presently I am wearing that hat) on top of my current hat. So hope to see you guys soon!

Friday, January 14, 2005

Another Cellphone Virus!

There's a new guy in town and his name is Lasco.a This is the name of the new cellphone virus that attacks any mobile phone that uses the Symbian OS (i.e. Nokia 7610, 6600, 6260, communicator line 9210, 9300, 9500, UIQ phones such as the SE P800/900/910).
 
Like the previous "worms" (Cabir & Skull), this one propagates to other Symbian Phones using Bluetooth. But unlike Cabir & Skull, it adds a new way of spreading, by attaching itself to files. Thus, if can be spread 2 ways and will therefore be a bit dangerous that the usual suspects.
 
So again, turning the Bluetooth function of your phone not only will save your phone's power, it will also save it's operating system.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Nintendo Gameboy DS

I've seen this upfront already, selling at around P14++T. Nope, there's not a bit of WOW factor in there! Plus the fact that it's expensive and it's got a BIG foot print when opened. Also, the touchscreen doesn't excite me, I'd rather wish for the BIG screen PSP. Now, I'll wait for the "competition" and see!

Saturday, January 08, 2005

Best Viewed with Internet Explorer

I was wondering why they put it in their website, but when I compared it with Mozilla Firefox, pages "optimized" for IE loads slower and refreshes slower too (logically).
 
Now the only advantage I see with IE, is that less computer/internet savy peeps won't have trouble looking for a FREE web browser since IE is bundled with Windows.

Friday, January 07, 2005

At last the FOSSIL PDA WATCH!

At last, FOSSIL released (for the nth time) their PDA watch available under the ABACUS and FOSSIL brands.
 
 The FOSSIL and ABACUS branded Wrist PDA features:
  • Palm OS version 4.1
  • 8 MB of memory (approx. 7.7 MB available to the user)
  • 160 x 160 pixel LCD with backlight
  • Touch screen input
  • 3-way Rocker and Back button for one-handed navigation
  • Customizable watch faces
  • USB interface supports Windows and Mac
  • IRDA infrared communication port
  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (lasts approximately three to four days between charges)
The new Wrist PDA is available in two different brands, FOSSIL and ABACUS, and will hit store shelves on January 6th. The Fossil branded product (FX2008) can be found at Fossil stores nationwide or at Fossil. The FOSSIL Wrist PDA is priced at a MSRP of $249.00 USD.

The ABACUS brand Wrist PDA product (AU5005) will be available exclusively through a direct sales and marketing partner, Tiger Direct. Product information is available at AbacusWatches.com and the product can be purchased at TigerDirect.com. The ABACUS Wrist PDA is priced at a MSRP of $199.00 USD