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Dell to ship Windows Mobile 2005 upgrade for X50 in October

The Dell X50 is getting an upgrade to Windows Mobile 2005 in October. No downloadable version though, you have to pay $39 for the upgrade CD. I wonder why they won't just let users download from their website...

Hitachi confirms 6GB Microdrive, PalmOne will include 6GB Microdrive in future devices

Bad news if you just bought that Lifedrive with a 4GB Microdrive. PalmOne plans to include this new baby in their "newer devices." LifeDrive II, anyone?

Lego Harpsichord

Here's something you don't see everyday. Someone just built a harpsichord almost entirely out of lego blocks!

Bye bye Zodiac

It's a sad day for Zodiac owners and PalmOS fans. It seems that Tapwave will stop production of the only Palm-powered device suited for gaming.

Tiny robot helicopter unveiled in Japan

Another rotor aircraft that makes me remember our thesis. :( ...

Wireless USB 1.0 spec to be finalized next month

Finally! Could this be the bluetooth killer we've been waiting for? The end for hard to use bluetooth profiles and setting up? Personally, I don't think so, considering the number of bluetooth devices in existence. If it were to replace BT, I think it will happen gradually.

MP3 Hi-Fi Stereo FM Transmitter

Want an iTrip but can't find (or afford) one? Or do you just want to make your own? Hobbytron.com has a kit for an FM transmitter that accepts audio from any source with a headphone or line out jack.

Windows Mobile 2005 beta

Pocketnow.com has an article showing whats new in WM2005.

Tungsten E2 (again?)

Someone sent 1src specs on PalmOne's Tungsten E2, an upgrade to its best selling Tungsten E. It will have an improved processor over the Tungsten E, flash memory, and bluetooth. Palm is asking for trouble by including that flash memory in the T|E2 if you ask me (read - treo memory problems)

Nokia 3230

Infosyncworld has a short preview of Nokia's upcoming smartphone, the 3230. Looks great. It will probably cost less than the 6630 since its a 3xxx series phone. This one should become a classic like the 7650 and 3650 smartphones.

Opening up the iPod shuffle

Since we're into battery replacements now, here's a guide by hack a day on how to "nonviolently" open up the iPod shuffle and optionally replace the battery. Good to know how to replace your iPod's battery before it dies about two years from when you bought it.

Put a bigger battery in your Zire 72!

A fellow mapalad member has posted info on how to replace your zire 72's battery with a bigger one. Great for those whose Zires have stopped responding. Seems like there are no instructions on the net on how to open it up. Go to the thread here!