Pocket PC magazine, October/November 2004
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Use With: P/PC ARM, P/PC 2002, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, and Windows Mobile 2003
Cronotech CC
www.cronotech.co.za
support@cronotech.co.za
Concentrix
This is a collection of eight original action puzzle games played on a mind-bending circular board. This is an original game design, not something you've played before. Record your games and replay your greatest moments. Synchronize your high scores to compete on the online score board. Free lifetime updates.
$9.95
Use With: P/PC, P/PC ARM, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
eSoft Interactive
www.esoftinteractive.com
support@esoftinteractive.com
Crossword Evolution
A crossword puzzle game that supports many styles including orthodox, cryptic, and American. It can provide hints, check your answers, reveal words a letter at a time, reveal whole words or even the whole crossword, and can be toggled between full word and skip existing letter entry modes. It supports multiple input methods: keyboard, mouse, or stylus.
$17.85
Use With: Desktop PC, P/PC ARM, P/PC MIPS, Windows Mobile 2003
Zeoneo
www.zeoneo.com
sales@zeoneo.com
(above) A crossword puzzle game that supports many styles including orthodox, cryptic, and American.
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Racing
6th Gear - Ultimate Challenge
This 3D racing game has various driving modes and environments with realistic physics and models based on actual car specifications. You race against time to complete all laps without missing your checkpoints in order to get the highest score. Your car has a damage indicator, and bonus repairs can be made in Circuit mode. There are 15 stages to complete to win the game.
$9.95
Use With: P/PC, P/PC ARM, P/PC 2002, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, Windows Mobile 2003
Cronotech CC
www.cronotech.co.za
support@cronotech.co.za
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Sports
Harry Putters Crazy Golf
An addictive crazy golf game where you use a Putter and a Wedge to navigate your way round all 18 holes, completing the course in as few shots as possible. A true first-person-perspective golf game; you view each shot as if you were standing on the virtual play area. The game utilizes a custom Ray Casting engine to bring you the 3D playing environment.
$14.95
Use With: P/PC ARM, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
4Pockets.com
www.4pockets.com
support@4pockets.com
(above) An addictive crazy golf game where you use a Putter and a Wedge to navigate your way round all 18 holes, completing the course in as few shots as possible.
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Trivia
Invasion: Trivia
A trivia game: You must defeat wise-cracking aliens Krelmac and Gentoo in a quiz contest. They ask you trivia questions; each correct answer results in a funny movie sequence, while each wrong answers result in an equally funny movie of the senseless destruction of a major Earth city! 1,000 questions built-in, plus the ability to create your own questions and cartoon-style graphics.
$7.49
Use With: Any
Omnytex Technologies
www.omnytex.com
omnytex@omnytex.com
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Information Managers
Database
FreeForm2
This free-format information management program allows you to dynamically mix pictures (jpg, gif, bmp) and text in your database, and move text data amongst applications. You can also create links to data, external files, or URL's, use pre-defined icon buttons, search and replace data, generate reports, export reports to CSV files, and password protect your files. Small memory footprint.
$9.95
Use With: P/PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003
Edge Elite
www.edgeelite.com
ff2_support2@edgeelite.com
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Miscellaneous Information Managers
QuoteMaster
Over 3700 of the best quotes, insights, witticisms, and inspirations by over 1600 authors, from Hank Aaron to Warren Zevon. The quotes are organized so you can browse by category or author, and you can perform full-text searches, display a Quote-of-the-Day, or retrieve random fortune cookies.
$9.95
Use With: P/PC, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
L3Solutions, LLC
www.l3solutions.com
admin@L3Solutions.com
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Internet
Chat and Messaging
BuZZone Pro
A program that uses the Bluetooth capability of your PDA to search for interesting/interested contacts nearby. You can then exchange business and personal information with them. You can also participate in forums that extend your Bluetooth coverage area and can place free calls using the phone mode.
$25.00
Use With: P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
Bacup IT
www.buzzone.net
info@buzzone.net
IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger
An "all-in-one" universal Instant Messenger for MSN, ICQ, AOL, and Yahoo for the Pocket PC. It works by making a direct connection to the supported services without any "gate" in the middle and connects you to your favorite services as a full-rights user. You get all the messages and events immediately just as if you were connected with the standard client.
$29.95
Use With: Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
SHAPE Services Ltd.
www.shapeservices.de
imsupport@shapeservices.de
(above) An "all-in-one" universal Instant Messenger for MSN, ICQ, AOL, and Yahoo for the Pocket PC.
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Multimedia
Music Composition
The Tomato Lesson
Play and learn piano on your Pocket PC with this 4-octave piano keyboard (2 on-screen octaves, and 2 additional octaves by using the +/- buttons). There are 12 prerecorded songs you can play by following the moving green highlight on the keyboard.
$5.99
Use With: P/PC 2002
Kyuran
world.kyuran.be
pocketpcmag@kyuran.be
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Remote Media Controller
Rudeo Control for Windows XP Media Center PC
Use a wireless Pocket PC (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) to control, manage and play media on your Windows XP Media Center PC. Rudeo Control keeps a media database on your Pocket PC: you can browse the complete media library from your Pocket PC and easily control it in real-time.
$29.95
Rudeo Consulting
www.rudeo.com
sales@rudeo.com
(above) Use a wireless Pocket PC (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) to control, manage and play media on your Windows XP Media Center PC.
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Personal
Health and Fitness
Acupressure Guide
This fully illustrated guide by Aaron Stein, Ph.D. distills acupressure into simple exercises that can be used to alleviate a wide range of ailments. Acupressure is an ancient art practiced by the Chinese for over 5,000 years.
$29.99
Use With: P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
SoundTells
www.soundtells.com
support@soundtells.com
Calorie Burner - Balanced Diet
Software designed to help you keep track of your daily food intake and exercise. It is simple and easy to use: one button allows to enter the food you ate, while another lets you enter a calorie burning activity from a list of 20. The software uses your weight to calculate the amount of calories burned by activity. Also displays the percentages of fat, protein and carbohydrates in your diet.
$9.99
Use With: P/PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003
SoundTells
www.soundtells.com
support@soundtells.com
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Professional
Pilots
ForPilots Pocket CheckList
A freeware electronic checklist for pilots. It comes with a generic checklist that is suitable for most light general-aviation aircraft. The software is fully configurable: you can create your own checklists, or modify the default checklist that is included.
$Free
Use With: P/PC 2002
SB-Software
www.forpilots.com
smbaker@sb-software.com
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Transportation
Car Troubleshooter
A text-based diagnostic program to isolate a car's problems by answering a set of yes/no questions.
$14.95
Use With: P/PC, and P/PC 2002
AdvMathAppl
www.advmathappl.com
info@advmathappl.com
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Text and Reference
Bible Software
Bible Verse 4 Today
Displays a random bible verse on the Today screen every hour/minute/day.
$Free
Use With: P/PC ARM, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
Cronotech CC
www.cronotech.co.za
support@cronotech.co.za
Pocket e-Sword
A freeware bible reader program that contains a complete seminary library, including a daily devotional with suggested passages. You can also download various Bible translations to see how they rendered the Greek or Hebrew manuscripts. Bibles for the reader are available in several different languages.
$Free
Use With: P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
Rick Meyers
www.e-sword.net
info@e-sword.net
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Dictionaries
Concise Columbia Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia with nearly 17,000 entries and containing over a million words. Features keyword and wildcard searches along with traditional browsing. The encyclopedia content is updated four times per year.
$28.99
Use With: P/PC 2002, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, Windows Mobile 2003
Revolutionary Software Front
www.revolution.cx
support@revolution.cx
(above) An encyclopedia with nearly 17,000 entries and containing over a million words.
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Utilities
Calculator
ExpCal
ExpCal allows you to calculate, graph, document and manage mathematical solutions. It can be easily used to perform everyday mathematical calculations, yet it is powerful enough to tackle complex financial, engineering, and scientific problems.
$14.95
Use With: P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
Incuso LLC
www.incuso.com/software/home.htm
software@incuso.com
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File Management
PPXplorer
A powerful management utility for your Pocket PC. It provides standard features such as file/folder manipulation, together with an easy-to-use network browser and a registry editor. PPXplorer also provides a secure area called My Safe to store your important files. All files in this area are encrypted and password-protected.
$14.95
Use With: P/PC ARM, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
Shahab
www.ShahabOnline.com
support@shahabonline.com
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Notes
apMemo
A simple and fast way to create memos and reminders using a graphic memo pad.
$12.99
Use With: P/PC, P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
APSoft Systems
www.apsoftsystems.com
support@apsofts.com
PhatPad
An advanced handwritten notes creator/organizer for Pocket PCs. It allows you to draw pictures, jot text notes, or put a mix of pictures and typed text on a virtual scratch pad. The program utilizes new digital ink technology which provides very smooth ink flow, so it feels like you’re writing on a piece of paper. PhatPad offers standard editing commands, Draw/Select/Drag/Erase modes, and more.
$14.95
Use With: P/PC, P/PC 2002, and Window Mobile 2003/SE
PhatWare Corporation
www.phatware.com
info@phatware.com
(above) An advanced handwritten notes creator/organizer for Pocket PCs.
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Other Utilities
Doberman BMS Home Automation
A home automation program that's easy to understand, using a ‘floor-plan style’ drag and drop interface to control home automation. Lights, motion sensors, humidistats, thermostats, and security cameras are just some of the items that can be controlled remotely, on command, using wireless devices.
$25.00
Use With: Desktop PC, H/PC, H/PC Pro, P/PC, P/PC 2002, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, Windows Mobile 2003
Golden Crater Software
www.goldencrater.com
information@goldencrater.com
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Security
1-Pass
A security program using a password or combination of hardware button presses to gain access to your device. Password screen displays a large keypad for on-screen entry. Appointments and owner's information are displayed on the password screen.
$14.99
Use With: P/PC 2002 and Windows Mobile 2003
Omega One Software LLC
www.omegaone.com
info@omegaone.com
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Task Management
HotButton Plus
A task manager and program launcher for the Smartphone. Pressing the home key twice activates the application so you can use the up/down jog dial to switch between applications. You can also assign applications to launch, or to see built-in functions such as system and network status, phone numbers to dial, or to associate a sound with each jog task.
$9.99
Use With: P/PC 2002, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, Windows Mobile 2003
Burr Oak Software
www.burroak.on.ca
info@burroak.on.ca
Power Pack for Pocket PC
A set of Today screen extensions that include a power bar, task bar, and shortcut bar. The power bar displays the status of your battery, memory, object store and storage cards. The task bar Icon allows you to switch between running applications. The shortcut bar enables you to create shortcuts to your favorite programs.
$5.95
Use With: P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
InsertCredit
www.insertcredit.co.uk
info@insertcredit.co.uk
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Today-screen Plug-in
GPS Sentry
A Today Screen plug-in that allows you to monitor GPS data from your Today Screen. It shows IDs and signal strengths of satellites that are in view, and has a multipaged display with a full set of GPS data and statistics. You can also enable and disable other programs' access to the GPS data. The position data can be logged in either the Trimble GML or the NMEA GPRMC format.
$8.95
Use With: P/PC 2002, and Windows Mobile 2003
SentrySoft
www.sentry-soft.com#http://www.sentry-soft.com#