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Welcome to the Two Inch View

June 1st, 2006 Jason Dunn

Welcome to this new blog, dedicated to Windows Mobile media and entertainment. And in case you didn’t get it, the site name comes from the screen sizes of some of these devices. “The Five Inch View” just didn’t sound as cool. ;-) Coverage will be focused purely on Windows Mobile devices, which includes Smartphones, Pocket PCs, and of course Portable Media Centers. My role here is to dig up interesting news items, write columns and tutorials about how to get the most out of your devices, and present you with reviews of great new hardware and software. Because this is a Microsoft Windows Mobile sponsored blog (as in, they pay for it), I’m hoping to get interviews with key people on Microsoft teams to bring you the inside track on where things are headed. I’m going to focus more on quality than quantity here. This is not going to be a high-volume news blog – for that, look to the other sites that I work on, Pocket PC Thoughts, Smartphone Thoughts, and Digital Media Thoughts. This is also not meant to be a full-blown community site, hence the lack of forums. This is a simple blog, but I believe it will serve a useful purpose in the Windows Mobile world.

Because of the Microsoft sponsorship on this project, this site is 100% advertising free: no affiliate links, no banners, no text ads, nothing. Our RSS feeds are full text, and the site is on a different (faster) server than my Thoughts Media sites. In addition to this gorgeous layout, the designer, Fabrizio Fiandanese, put a lot of effort into making this site as readable as possible on a number of devices and browsers - there’s a full mobile version as well, so you can read it from your Windows Mobile Pocket PCs and Smartphones. Try a Print Preview from your browser just for fun - you’ll like the results. This is useful if you want to PDF any of the articles. It should be a great user experience - enjoy!

My hope for this blog is that you, the reader, will learn what Windows Mobile devices are capable of when it comes to media and entertainment, and how to maximize the value of what you already own. I’ve been involved in this industry since 1996, when the first clamshell Windows CE-based handheld PCs (HPCs) came onto the market. I’ve seen these devices grow from being basic personal information management (PIM) devices to being full-blown powerhouses with amazing communication and entertainment functionality. The mobile device market is booming, and the future is very bright for Windows Mobile. Stick around, and be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed – this is going to be fun!

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11 Comments

  • 1. Jon Westfall  |  June 1st, 2006 at 2:16 pm

    After playing around with Windows Media Player 11, URGE, and my K-JAM, I’m very excited about the future direction of Windows Mobile in regards to entertainment and content. Setting up the sync was relatively painless, and for once I understand the tiny nuances of WMP 10 Mobile that were lost on me before. I look forward to seeing this site grow into a great resource for beginners and experts alike - and it couldn’t come at a more exciting time in Windows Mobile history.

  • 2. Janak Parekh  |  June 1st, 2006 at 2:45 pm

    Awesome-looking site! Like Jon, I’m looking forward to what you have to say. Make sure to give those interviewees a grillin’ about what’s coming. ;-)

  • 3. Ekkie Tepsupornchai  |  June 1st, 2006 at 2:48 pm

    I can definitely attest to the capabilities and overall versatility of Windows Mobile. You’re right Jason, a lot of devices today can provide the same (and oftentimes) better functionality of yesterdays tech toys… and with the right knowledge and accessto the right resources, WM can become your single point for audio / video / literary / internet-surfing / email-checking / IM entertainment. BTW, you’re not going to let Ed Hansberry contribute to this site, are you?

  • 4. Ekkie Tepsupornchai  |  June 1st, 2006 at 2:54 pm

    Even if you aren’t crazy about the actual out-of-box options with Windows Mobile, there is a gamut of 3rd-party applications that fit your entertainment needs. For me, Windows Mobile can serve as your one-stop shop for all of your audio / video / literary / gaming / internet-surfing / email / IM entertainment needs!

  • 5. Ekkie Tepsupornchai  |  June 1st, 2006 at 2:56 pm

    …and even if you aren’t crazy about the actual out-of-box options with Windows Mobile, there is a whole gamut of 3rd-party applications that can fit your needs. Windows Mobile can really serve as your one-stop shop for all of your audio / video / literary / gaming / internet-surfing / email / IM entertainment needs! Where else can you get all of that?

  • 6. Jason Dunn  |  June 1st, 2006 at 3:29 pm

    No, Ed’s not allowed on this site as a contributor, he doesn’t like following templates. ;-)

    Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, I’m pleased with how it’s turning out so far. Now to alert the Windows Mobile masses…

  • 7. Darius Wey  |  June 1st, 2006 at 8:39 pm

    Great looking site, Jason. Clean and simple - just the way I like it. :-)

  • 8. Jerry Raia  |  June 2nd, 2006 at 11:25 am

    The gangs all here! Great site. :)

  • 9. ChrisG  |  June 2nd, 2006 at 1:21 pm

    Nice new site. Looks good to go.

  • 10. EdH  |  June 4th, 2006 at 2:30 pm

    “No, Ed’s not allowed on this site as a contributor, he doesn’t like following templates.”

    nope. can’t stand following templates. takes 95% of the time to write the article, the the other 95% is consumed tweaking it forever to confrorm to the template.

    Freestyle baby. like swimming nekkid. :-)

  • 11. pheral  |  June 6th, 2006 at 6:50 am

    The design is gorgeous, you’re right! This looks like great fun, i’m more than happy to add this as a site i skive at… sorry, visit regularly. gads i need to get some work done… :P