"Write software for your Smartphone, PocketPC and PC in minutes using our new programming language. PPL is a fast and easy-to-learn programming language that is fully object-oriented."

PPL is on sale now until August 31 for $37.35 CAD / $34.95 USD / 18.68 GBP / 223.89 SEK (OK, I gotta stop playing with the currency drop down on their shopping cart page). Here's the link for anyone interested in this pretty nice deal.

This is an unboxing and first impressions video of the MWg Zinc II, a GSM-based Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 Smartphone. It has a 500 mhz Samsung CPU, 64 MB of RAM, a 2.8 inch 320 x 240 resolution touch screen, GPS, and a slide-out keyboard. It's a quad-band GSM (850/ 900/1800/1900 Mhz) and tri-band HSDPA 3G phone (850/ 1900/ 2100 Mhz). The Zinc II is available for purchase from our affiliate partner, Expansys, for $749 USD.

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"Translated from Greek, the name of Samsung's new model means "everything" and its main purpose is to fully satisfy the needs of the modern cell phone user. This is a phone with a unique combination of characteristics such as 5-megapixel camera, large touch display and GPS, taking advantage of the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform. In addition, this is the first device with a built-in support of not only DivX, but XviD video. The logical question "Can it cook?" comes to mind..."

When these phoneArena guys review a phone, they really go to town - a 360 degree view of the phone? Wow. Reading through the review, you realize that Samsung excels in some areas, and falls short in others. For instance, their efforts on the custom user interface elements seem to be lacking - look at the photo above and the tiny scroll-bar in the lower right corner of the screen - that's just sad. On the other hand, the hardware design of the device seems quite excellent, and the overall performance of the device is snappy and lag-free. So is the OMNIA on anyone's techno-lust list? Expansys has the OMNIA for pre-order over on our affiliate store, but the price for the 16 GB version is nearly the same as the 8 GB version, so I suspect those prices fall into the "really rough guess" category. Still, you can pre-order one today if your desire to own this phone overrides your concern about the price.

"Deploying mobile technology is a serious decision with great implications for business strategy, competitiveness, finances, and security, and it is a decision that few businesses can ignore any longer. Microsoft recognizes the need for converged, manageable, powerful mobile computing in the enterprise and is committed to helping companies like yours meet the challenges of mobile device deployment and use, and enhance your return on investment in mobile technology."

Microsoft has just released a 20-page executive guide outlining why Windows Mobile is great for business. Click to read.

Along with that "other phone", Palm (relatively quietly) launched their 800w, and the early reviews have been pouring in. For those of you considering the 800w, here's a collection of unboxings and reviews you may find helpful.

[ The Gadgeteer | Brighthand | CNET | Engadget Mobile | Mobility Site (photos, video) ]

In general, most reviewers seem to think it's a worthwhile improvement over the earlier Treos, with the biggest criticisms being the thickness, the battery life, and the connector switch to microUSB. Have any of you picked up the 800w? If so, contribute your thoughts in the thread. We'll be sure to update you with more reviews as they come in.

"You can use Windows Live™ Messenger for BlackBerry® devices to chat with other Windows Live Messenger users from your BlackBerry device. To use Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry devices, you must have a Windows Live ID."

Looks like RIM Blackberry users can now download Windows Live Messenger for their device. The software includes such features as creating a custom status, the ability to keep the full chat history for a contact and apparently even has the ability to send and receive files.

And who said having a Windows Mobile device would allow you to have software like your desktop so you don't have to leave your connections behind? Looks like Blackberry users are able to do this at will, whereas we are stuck hoping the carrier installs Messenger, because MS sure won't let you download and install it on their mobile platform.

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