Phantom Fiber Corporation, the leading provider of secure wireless technology and mobile solutions, is pleased to announce that GoldenPalace.com, the Internet’s #1 Casino, has signed a five-year license agreement with the Company. Under terms of the agreementGoldenPalace.com will use Phantom Fiber’s advanced wireless framework to deliver wireless wagering to its customers worldwide. GoldenPalace.com selected Phantom Fiber because of its established reputation and dominant position within the gaming sector and because it could deliver broad support across many mobile platforms and devices.

GoldenPalace.com pioneered the online casino industry in 1997 using an entertaining mix of event-based public relations and marketing to capture new customers and establish itself as the leading brand on the Internet. Further extending its brand into the mobile gaming market, GoldenPalace.com plans to continue its aggressive marketing approach which combines the power of media and over-the-top promotions to capture and convert customers to its wireless service.

GoldenPalace Mobile – www.goldenpalacemobile.com — will offer entertaining casino-style games which also include mobile banking facilities for Java-enabled phones and mobile devices powered by Windows Mobile’s PocketPC Phone Edition and Smartphone, PalmOS, SymbianOS and RIM Blackberry — support which literally dominates the global mobile device ecosystem consisting of 400+ models worldwide.

Richard Rowe, CEO of GoldenPalace.com said, “We feel that wireless gaming is imperative in delivering a complete solution for our customers and will further serve to increase our market leadership in the industry. With many more phones, many wireless games, and a huge emphasis from carriers to promote data wireless connectivity, we strongly believe momentum is on our side.”

Jeff Halloran, President and CEO for Phantom Fiber commented, “GoldenPalace.com became the Internet’s #1 casino because they have always maintained an aggressive and unique edge when it comes to marketing, promotions and event-based public relations. They are the ultimate marketing machine and have proven that customer acquisition and retention only occurs with persistent interaction between customers and media. We’re very excited to be working with the Internet’s leading online casino brand and are very confident that their passionate style of marketing will spill over to make wireless gaming a serious option for players.”

As the leading provider of secure wireless technology and mobile solutions, Phantom Fiber has launched an innovative wireless software framework that empowers enterprises to efficiently deploy commercial and productivity applications with high performance functionality onto java-enabled phones, smartphones and PDA phones across many communication platforms. Phantom Fiber delivers robust and secure, client/server applications, which are able to generate real revenue models and measurable returns. With solutions built for e-commerce, finance, field service, health and entertainment, the technology extends at anytime from anywhere to the hands of a mobile user. For more details on the company, technology and products, please visit www.phantomfiber.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Some statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic conditions, competition, changes in laws and the demand for the company’s goods and services, which could significantly affect anticipated future results. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements.

About GoldenPalace.com

Founded in 1997, Golden Palace Online Casino (“Golden Palace”) provides high-quality online gaming, incorporating advanced technology, software, and infrastructure with the highest standards of service in the gaming world today.

Golden Palace prides itself on its gaming platforms, providing entertainment in English, French and Spanish, and offering more than 60 classic casino games and over 30 slot machines. Payment processing is in US dollars, euro and UK pound sterling. From card and table games to progressive jackpots and video poker, Golden Palace is the Number One Internet Casino worldwide.

About Phantom Fiber Corporation

Phantom Fiber Corporation is the market leader in wireless technology and mobile solutions that empowers any application requiring high performance functionality on today’s mobile devices and wireless data communication networks. Phantom Fiber’s success is due to its unique ability to deliver a rich client experience without compromising on performance or security. Phantom Fiber extends the enterprise reach anytime, anywhere, on any device. For more information, please visit www.phantomfiber.com.

Contacts

Redwood Consultants LLC Jens Dalsgaard Managing Director Email: JNSD@aol.com or Phantom Fiber Corporation Jeff Halloran President and CEO (416) 703-4007 Email: jeff@phantomfiber.com www.phantomfiber.com or GoldenPalace.com Drew Black Marketing Director (450) 444-7771

Email: drew@goldenpalace.com

Microsoft Corp. announced it is extending Microsoft® Office Live Communications Server 2005 capabilities to mobile devices, enabling companies to deploy trusted instant messaging ( IM ) and presence-enabled solutions that provide a consistent experience across PCs and smart mobile devices. As an initial step, the company unveiled plans to deliver a new mobile Live Communications Server 2005 client, for Windows Mobile ( TM ) -based devices.

Based on the user interface of the Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 messaging client, the new Windows Mobile client is designed to provide information workers with a premier mobile collaboration experience through native integration of mobile applications with enterprise-grade, real-time communications tools. Extending Live Communications Server to mobile devices furthers Microsoft’s vision for integrated communications, described by Bill Gates at the Microsoft RTC unified launch event March 8 as giving information workers access to presence and unified modes of communication — e-mail, phone, instant messaging ( IM ), short message service ( SMS ), videoconferencing and webconferencing — across a variety of form factors ( PC, desk phone, mobile device ) and wired or wireless networks.

“Information workers spend a lot of time away from their desks for meetings, travel, customer visits and other demands, and having mobile access to enterprise-grade real-time communications can help them work smarter and more efficiently,” said Gurdeep Pall, corporate vice president for the Real-Time Collaboration Group at Microsoft. “Through the new Windows Mobile client and innovative mobile solutions from a vibrant ecosystem of developer partners, we’ll offer mobile users an integrated communications and presence-sharing experience, all within a security-enhanced, trusted environment.”

For Mobile Workers and Business Customers With beta availability expected in the second half of 2005, the Windows Mobile client will be a premier mobile solution combining the integrated benefits of Windows Mobile and Live Communications Server 2005 and the look and feel of the recently announced Microsoft Office Communicator 2005. It will extend the power of real-time collaboration to Windows Mobile-based devices offered today by 40 device-makers and 67 mobile operators in 48 countries. Businesses running Live Communications Server 2005 and the new Windows Mobile client will have a more secure and robust way to give mobile workers access to integrated Microsoft Office real-time communications tools, such as those that allow them to share rich presence information, make use of multiple modes of real-time communication from one centralized console, and set their own controls on how communications are routed based on their personal preferences.

The new Windows Mobile client with Live Communications Server 2005 will enable a number of new benefits for mobile workers, including the following:

Access while on the go. The Windows Mobile client will give employees access to their corporate IM system and presence-sharing capabilities on a wide variety of Windows Mobile-powered devices operating on all types of wireless networks supported by Windows Mobile devices — including Wi-Fi, GSM and CDMA — making it easier for them to complete important tasks without a VPN connection.

Real-time access to key contacts. The new Windows Mobile client running with Live Communications Server 2005 will help employees stay in touch with key colleagues, partners and customers while in the field to handle time-sensitive requests and make decisions faster. Familiar experience. The Windows Mobile client will deliver remote access to presence and real-time communications tools via a familiar, easy-to-use user interface that is consistent with the Live Communications Server and Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 desktop experience. For Mobile Developers

The Windows Mobile client is a prime example of the rich mobile solutions that developers can build to run with the award-winning Live Communications Server 2005 using the full-featured client and server application programming interfaces ( APIs ) that span the platform as well as standards-based protocol-level integration via SIP, SIMPLE and CSTA over SIP. Microsoft is expanding its Technology Adopter Program ( TAP ) for Live Communications Server to include mobile developers and creating new opportunities for developers through the following:

A new API for Windows Mobile developers. The Windows Mobile client will deliver a new API that will enable the more than 380,000 active Windows Mobile developers worldwide to take advantage of the rich communications capabilities of Live Communications Server in their mobile applications. Network integration with Live Communications Server. Microsoft is driving continuous integration efforts with network equipment vendors that will make emerging wireless network capabilities available to Live Communications Server users and will pave the way for solutions that enable concurrent mobile Live Communications Server connectivity while roaming across LAN, Wi-Fi and mobile networks.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on Microsoft’s corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed.

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Boxwave miniSync for Verizon XV6600

The miniSync comes in a small box with brief instructions on the back. Since it is essentially simple cable, it’s pretty self-explanatory and no additional drivers are necessary. To install, plug it into a computer’s USB port and connect your XV6600.

The miniSync is a 5 inches when closed, and pulls out to a 35 inches of cord when extended. When you’re done, just pull it out a little bit and the cord retracts back in. But be careful? it really snaps back! Overall, it’s a really smart design, and Boxwave has done it again giving the XV6600 a much needed sync cable especially when using the EVDO-Laptop trick!

Get it now

I am excited to announce effective immediately we will now accept international orders in our hardware store. Many of you have always asked me if it was possible in which it wasn’t. Now since Mobile Planet has been acquired by Expansys we can now offer our international customers the ability to order from our hardware store. Please note if you purchase an iPAQ it will not be a US iPAQ it will be an iPAQ for your corresponding location.

Hardware Store

Lava Solutions Group have their line of TiPro Titanium cases available through MobilePlanet. You can check them out here. [affiliate] Presently they have cases available or will have in very short order for the 1900, 2200, 4100, 4300, 3000, and 5000 series Ipaqs. Titanium offers extra protection.

One very “COOL” device that promises to be the
“Accessory of the Year”!

Some months back, we heard about a Virtual Keyboard that was about to marketed to the “Tech” Community. Of course there was a lot of hype…a lot of discussion…and many who felt it was just not real!

Well folks, it is real, it is terrific, it is accurate, and it is Bluetooth!!

A new era of wireless mobile communications is about to begin with the introduction of the world’s first wireless Virtual Keyboard by iTECH. The Bluetooth VKB is an enhanced version of their Virtual Keyboard (VKB), which is a tiny device slightly larger than a pack of gum that projects a full-size keyboard on any flat surface through a unique system using infrared technology. Truly, we are about to enter into an era of unprecedented convenience!

Dave’s iPAQ was fortunate and extremely pleased to be asked to review the iTECH Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard. Of course, I was honored to be among the first to actually test a device that was “virtual”. I must admit that prior to actually seeing and working with it, I was a bit skeptical as to its real abilities but after spending some serious time with it on several of my iPAQs, I can tell you that this is one very “cool” device that promises to be the “Accessory of the Year”!

Several weeks went by from the first conversation I had with the folks at Power Positioning (2P) Ltd. They are a worldwide company specializing in online marketing, Search Engines Optimization and worldwide distribution and promotion of technology products. During that time, I had several conversations about this product, its anticipated announcement, and when the Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard would actually be released to the public. Most importantly, I was able to learn a little about the folks I was dealing with. They were a group of kind, caring, dedicated professionals that were absolute believers in the quality and the function of their product. It was because of these conversations that my excitement over the BTVKB (Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard) began to grow.

I received a call last week saying that my BTVKB would be shipped on Monday and that I would get it two days later. I just couldn’t wait for the time to pass—I wanted to see and use this keyboard. Finally FedEx delivered it within 10 minutes of the expected delivery time (I love the ability to track a shipment on the web). I wanted to “tear” open the box to look inside but NO—I need to take a picture first!

As I have said several times before in past reviews, presentation means a lot to me. The keyboard just wasn’t encased in some plastic covering, it was placed in a well designed box meant to give you a feeling that you were about to open something special — and you were!

Inside, neatly placed in a form fit container, I found the keyboard, a very nice leather case that had a soft protective interior, a charger, a mini CD with the drivers and software, and a Quick Start Guide. Each item was packaged in plastic to protect it. I tore open the plastic on each item to look at each piece. I actually tore the quick start guide as I hurriedly tried to get the CD out of its package.

I have used a GPS for years and have found it to be an invaluable tool when traveling. In the early years, I had a GPS attached to my laptop which I would use to help guide me through the highways and byways of those new and exciting places we would visit. I tried to figure out a comfortable way to position my laptop in the car so either my wife or I could see the screen while we were traveling.

Of course, anyone who has ever used a laptop knows full well the difficulty that exists in driving and trying to view the screen which of course is why most (if not all) sellers of GPS devices place the caveat on their products that these devices should be used with a navigator in the passenger side of the car to assist in the navigation. I heartily agree!

However not every trip that you take may allow you the flexibility to have a navigator. With the advent of both written and spoken directions on the GPS program I use, a lot of the difficulty of navigation was eased while driving. Eventually I bought my first iPAQ and when I found a GPS solution I could use, it was a world of difference.

My wife found it significantly easier to use while we were on a trip and when I was alone, I could keep it resting on the console to glance at as I was driving. Hearing and seeing the directions clearly made it easier but it still was not enough. For a long time I adjusted to having my iPAQ rest on the consol but I wanted a better solution. I started to look at mounting solutions but the ones I saw were either too bulky or just really looked terrible. Most were made to be universal holders and that was just not the look I wanted. I wanted a better solution but I just was unable to find what I needed, that is until I saw the Seidio G2500 GPS Ready Mount .

The Seidio G2500 GPS Ready Mount had a variety of features that caught my attention but what I liked the best was that it was made specifically for my device — the 4700. That meant it was going to not look like an “add on” but rather something that would have an aesthetic look as if it was supposed to be there. It has the same color as the iPAQ and its slim design molds into the iPAQ giving the appearance that it was part of the original equipment. Besides good looks, what this mount provides is a professional, safe and secure system for your iPAQ!

So besides the “look”, what was it that I liked? Because it was a model specific holder, my iPAQ was going to fit snugly and securely in the holder eliminating the fear of it becoming dislodged while driving. There is an integrated power system so that when it was plugged into my DC power source, it would charge my iPAQ while driving. In addition, with the power on, there is an amplified speaker with a volume control built into the unit and there is a power out enabling me to charge additional devices while using the GPS mount. Although I use a Bluetooth GPS, it is GPS ready for wired GPS units. What you get is a neatly designed unit that is slim, stylish and lightweight that will provide you with the ability to use your iPAQ and GPS in your travels comfortably and most importantly, safely!

Telsis has revealed a further key technology advance in text messaging that is set to deliver more convenience for users and more profitability for operators of both GSM and 3G networks.

An enduring frustration for remote and mobile workers is that text messages sent from their laptop or notebook computer via a 3G or GSM data card don’t have the same originating number as their mobile phone.

It causes three problems. Recipients see a message from an unfamiliar number and may ignore it. They may text a reply to a laptop or notebook that is turned off or no longer with the user. And if they try to reply by voice, the data-only card rejects their call.

Text and voice expert Telsis has solved all three issues in one move with its SMS Data Card Identity System. Simply added to any mobile network, it automatically replaces data card numbers with customers’ phone numbers. Recipients see a familiar phone number and can reply immediately by text or voice to a handset that is almost certainly turned on and within reach of the sender.

The Telsis advance represents a significant revenue-building value-add for operators, stimulating both message and voice traffic, and is typically expected to pay for itself in less than 12 months.

Data card usage is growing in Europe at around 50% a year, mostly among business customers. Enhancing the utility of data cards for these high ARPU users is a logical next step according to Telsis chairman Jeff Wilson. “Research from Ericsson shows that 60% of text messages are replied to by SMS, 21% by voice call and a further 6% by both SMS and voice call. We calculate that the extra messaging and return call traffic stimulated by an SMS Data Card Identity System could be worth as much as 100 Euros annually per user. Operators will quickly cover their costs and generate new revenue.”

The first of its kind in the world, the Telsis SMS Data Card Identity System is a small footprint, stand-alone solution that can be simply added to any mobile network. From a low cost starter package the system can be easily and inexpensively upgraded to cope with network and traffic growth.

With its headquarters, research and production site in the UK, Telsis (www.telsis.com) has sales and support operations in Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Singapore and Australia. The company offers a range of carrier-grade infrastructure platforms including intelligent SMS Routers, IN service control points, service control points, switches, media gateways for NGN and VoIP networks, protocol converters and advanced IVR solutions that support a wide variety of innovative value-added text and voice services. Telsis products are in use with major fixed and mobile network operators around the world.

Visit Telsis HERE

To design a successful Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 mobile messaging solution, you need to understand the capabilities of the software and hardware upon which you build your messaging system. Microsoft’s guide is designed for organizations that use Exchange 2003. It focuses on configuration changes for the Exchange 2003 infrastructure for direct synchronization to Windows Mobile-based devices.

A growing number of businesses today regard messaging systems as mission-critical systems. For this reason, companies place strict reliability and availability requirements on their e-mail systems. Equally important is the heightened for demand mobile messaging. An increasingly mobile work force and more geographically dispersed businesses mean that user requirements are continually evolving. All of these factors place demands on Information Technology managers and system architects, who are charged with designing highly reliable, secure, and consistently available messaging systems that meet users’ needs.

To design a successful Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 mobile messaging solution, you need to understand the capabilities of the software and hardware upon which you build your messaging system.

This guide is designed for organizations that use Exchange 2003. It focuses on configuration changes for the Exchange 2003 infrastructure for direct synchronization to Windows Mobile-based devices.

You can view the Step by Step Guide to Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile-based Devices here.

05-21-2005, 10:40 PM	#1
Registered User   Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 65	4700 GPS, WiFi and Memory questions Hi, I was using Mapopolis software on my 3835. I liked it and even the new 4.0 version had voice prompts. Although 2 dementional, it was easy to use, allowed on unit point to point directions and it was easy to read. Unfortunately, I have to purchase a yearly subscriiption which allowed unlimited downloads of county/parish maps, their POI’s and their maps may not be up-to-date and I am not sure if they have a national major highway route map to use for vacation planning. Now that I have a 4700 VGA, the 4.0 doesn’t work and their beta is a pain to download and install. Based on the pro’s and con’s above, does anyone have a suggestion on GPS software that runs well on the 4700 with a single purchase price that you can get updates, is easy to use and read. Also a good bluetooth GPS receiver that will work with the 4700. Also, I have been in two airports that I get a WiFi signal, but I can’t connect. Is there an actual signal or is it they just won’t let me connect? Oh, one more thing. my 3835 would allow me to close (stop)programs. It released the memory without a soft reset. The 4700 allows me to stop programs, but doesn’t seem to release the memory without a soft reset. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks in advance!! Bob

05-22-2005, 03:30 AM	#2
Registered User   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 76	I tried Tom Tom on my 4705 and had problems getting to work. Of all things customer support told me the problem was a conflict with my BT Keyboard drivers. They suggested a hard reset and avoiding the BT Keyboard. Instead, I tried the HP iPAQ BT Navigation Receiver and Software. Works fine for me and guaranteed to work on a 4700. At the airport, you may have picked up WiFi signals for a closed (private) network or some type of subscription service which would require you to pay a monthly fee for access. Unless you see a sign posted (and there are very few of these)that says FREE WiFi service, it’s probably not free. I fly Continental regularly and am a member of their President’s Club. They provide free WiFi to members and anyone who can get close enough to the walls outside the club. By not releasing memory, do you mean the programs are not closing (the “X” in the upper right corner only typically minimizes programs) or after they close they don’t seem to release all the memory. If the former, you need a third party Task Manager to close programs easily. You can find simple apps for free or more robust versions for a few dollars. If you mean the later, memory does seem to be returned when I close apps, but sometimes not as much as I would expect. Don’t know the exact reason, but eventually a soft reset becomes the necessary thing to do.

05-22-2005, 03:30 PM	#3
Registered User   Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 65	Thanks for the info. I was going to try a different BT GPS receiver, but at the moment it is on my favorites on my other computer. It is supposed to be more sensitive. I was mainly concerned with the software. I have a Garmin Color Street Pilot that I am going to sell. So I am familiar with two 2 dementional mobil map programs. I want one that has ocasional updates, a good list of POI’s, voice prompts, can give LAT-LONG/ALT/TIME/DAY-NIGHT mode and most importanly will reroute automatically if you are off track (not just turn you around and go back the way you came to get back on track. Most of these are on most software, but ease of use is important. I don’t want to fiddle with it much. I have a version of DeLorme Street Atlas 2004, but usually used Mapopolis. Maybe it is time to try the Delorme. I hope it is VGA compatable. Thanks for the info on the WIFI spots. I found a list of free spots…both airports aren’t on the list. I would have thought HP would have done a little better at releasing programs using precious memory. I knew about “stopping” the program. My 3835 did a better job at releasing the memory, I think. Battery Plus did well, but I think it has power usagage issues (seems to use too much sometimes).

05-28-2005, 03:11 PM	#4
Registered User   Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2	My System Quote: Originally Posted by BRagl2 Hi, I was using Mapopolis software on my 3835. I liked it and even the new 4.0 version had voice prompts. Although 2 dementional, it was easy to use, allowed on unit point to point directions and it was easy to read. Unfortunately, I have to purchase a yearly subscriiption which allowed unlimited downloads of county/parish maps, their POI’s and their maps may not be up-to-date and I am not sure if they have a national major highway route map to use for vacation planning. Now that I have a 4700 VGA, the 4.0 doesn’t work and their beta is a pain to download and install. Based on the pro’s and con’s above, does anyone have a suggestion on GPS software that runs well on the 4700 with a single purchase price that you can get updates, is easy to use and read. Also a good bluetooth GPS receiver that will work with the 4700. Also, I have been in two airports that I get a WiFi signal, but I can’t connect. Is there an actual signal or is it they just won’t let me connect? Oh, one more thing. my 3835 would allow me to close (stop)programs. It released the memory without a soft reset. The 4700 allows me to stop programs, but doesn’t seem to release the memory without a soft reset. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks in advance!! Bob I also have a 4705 with a CoPilot (Emtac) bluetooth receiver and CoPilot Live 5 software. The system works well for me and I really like it. It was pricy (~$370) for the package and CoPilot does not have the best Customer Service, however, their program runs well right out of the box and “plays well with others.” Once properly set up, the 4705 communicates flawlessly with the Emtac receiver usually getting 7-8 satelites within a minute or two. The receiver is also WAAS capable for improved accuracy, but you have to download additional software (free from Emtac) to accomplish this.

05-28-2005, 09:16 PM	#5
Registered User   Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 128	GPS-I use delorme handheld for maps along with the earthmate BT gps receiver. Works outstanding for my mobile needs as a Service Engineer traveling the upper midwest. Memory-there are third party apps, Wisbar, Spb pocket plus, etc. that “close” programs to free up memory, or you can use itask to show running programs, tap and hold for close.

05-28-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
Registered User   Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 65	I really like Mapopolis, but I noticed that when I select landscape on the 4700, the maps don’t go out to the edge. Does anyone know if any of these mapping/GPS software are VGA compliant and if they fill the whole screen in landscrap? I will check with Mapopolis. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Their customer service is really great. I have never had the help with software they they have given me with theirs.

05-28-2005, 11:42 PM	#7
Senior Editor     Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts & Maine Posts: 2,524	I think DeLorme’s Bluelogger is a terrific unit. I have been very satisfied with its performance . __________________ Jack Cook Senior Editor, Dave’s iPAQ Microsoft MVP-Windows Mobile Devices NEW Dont forget our Podcast hotline telephone number in the US: 1-425-738-9506 available 24 hours a day 7 days a week or leave us a SKYPE Voicemail by clicking here . Also dont forget to add our podcast in iTunes by clicking here.