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101 Killer Apps for Your Pocket PC (101 Killer Apps)

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ratings of the chess game?
Dissapointing
A nice intro to the world of Pocket PC applications...
Very fun to read!
Very fun to read!

101 Killer Apps for Your Pocket PC (101 Killer Apps)
Rick Broida , and Dave Johnson
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Your Pocket PC is more than an electronic address book, calendar, and word processor so why not learn the many tasks you can use it for. Discover 101 fun and practical programs in a wide variety of categories including business, travel, lifestyle, and security. The authors explain both the features and the benefits of each program. Also provided is a CD-ROM with most of the programs discussed, providing a unique opportunity to try the software immediately. All included information is applicable to all Pocket PC handheld models and brands.

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ratings of the chess game?.......2005-09-25

The book is testament to the ingenuity of fitting applications into such a constrained platform. Tight in terms of screen space, memory, disk and bandwidth. Yet scores of applications have arisen to pacify the bored user. Many of these are games. Relive Scrabble, Battleship and Yahtzee. These also permit other players. If you can find someone else with a PDA and that game, within range of your PDA, then off you go.

Also, various gambling games have been written. Poker, blackjack and roulette amongst them.

Chess is also available, with 40 play levels, against the computer. Sadly, the book neglects to describe what the lowest and highest levels are, in terms of chess ratings. To a chess player, that's the obvious question. The author is probably not a chess player.

Dissapointing.......2005-08-21

I bought this book thinking it would help me choose which specific software would meet my needs best but it was way too generic and does not mention for what version of WIN Mobile these apps where designed for, which was frustrating since the book was published in 2004 and most of the apps are not designed for Mobile 2003, and some of the utilities are no longer needed with the upgrades in the latest version.I did get something out of it, I learned that a converter would be better suited to my needs than a calculator and other couple of things I had no idea there was an app for. Will give you ideas to what kinds of software is out there but it doesn't give enough information to let you know if that specific software will meet your needs. Yes, you can download free trials and test them but who has the time to test the habilities and limitations of the app, specially ones which require a learning curve like databases? It reads more like advertisement than recommendations and reviews. It does not mention what size the software is, a big omission since space is critical in these little wonders. My book has a different cover but the same ISBN and publication date.

A nice intro to the world of Pocket PC applications..........2004-08-22

Since I recently got an HP iPaq, I decided it was about time to dig in and see what sort of software was available for this new toy. Part of that search led me to the book 101 Killer Apps For Your Pocket PC by Rick Broida and Dave Johnson (McGraw-Hill/Osborne). While you could probably find these software titles on your own by using the internet, this book is an entertaining way to get a nice overview of the wide range of software you should think about adding to your Pocket PC.

The book covers, you guessed it, 101 applications in the following chapters: On The Job; Bon Voyage!; Gone Fishin'; Fun and Games; A Handier Pocket PC; Learn Something; Connected Tricks; A Penny Saved; And Finally, Our Favorites

The two authors have a unique writing style where they freely take digs at each other while describing how the other uses their Pocket PC device. This makes for at the minimum an entertaining read. But beyond that, they are free with their advice on the strengths and deficiencies of the applications that come pre-installed on most Pocket PC devices, and how there are inexpensive alternatives that are much more feature-rich and robust for the serious user. The book also comes with a CD that contains nearly all the software mentioned in the book. In most all cases, these are trial versions that have some time or feature limitation that will go away once you purchase the software. While you can head out to the 'net and find the latest version, the CD makes it a bit quicker.

I would have liked to see more emphasis on freeware programs, as most of the programs need to be purchased. Even so, the costs are very reasonable, so using the trial versions is a great way to see if you want to spend the money to get the full version. Couple this book with your own research on Google or your favorite search engine, and you should be set.

Very fun to read!.......2004-05-21

If you have a Pocket PC, you're probably always looking for cool new programs to run on it. If you're that kind of person, then you'll really enjoy this book. The authors have compiled a list (along with descriptions, prices, and screenshots) of various Pocket PC applications that are really cool. Included in the book is a CD-ROM containing trial versions of many of the programs they discuss.

These programs are divided up into nine sections: programs for work, travel, multimedia, games, utilities, learning, web, money management, and the authors' favorites. All in all, they've found some really interesting programs. Plus with most of them available on the included CD, you can try them out before buying them.

I think my favorite program discussed in this book is Mapopolis, which is one of the great Pocket PC mapping programs available (think MapQuest in a Pocket PC). Other great programs include Pocket Stars (obviously for astronomy), eXPerience (a Windows XP-like skin for your Pocket PC), and Total Remote (which allows you to control your TV from your Pocket PC).

This book is a lot of fun to read, and highly enjoyable by any Pocket PC enthusiast. I'd recommend picking it up and seeing what your Pocket PC can do!

Very fun to read!.......2004-05-21

This book is a lot of fun to read, and highly enjoyable by any Pocket PC enthusiast. I'd recommend picking it up and seeing what your Pocket PC can do!

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101 Killer Apps Pocket PC
Dave Johnson
Manufacturer: OSBORNE COMPUTING
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Average customer rating:

101 Killer Apps for Your Pocket PC (101 Killer Apps)
Dave Johnson Rick Broida
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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