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Entertainment Software
MP3 & Video Playback
Smartphones also make great entertainment
devices. From MP3 and Video players to games, I'll show you a few great
options.
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Many are not happy with the included version of
Media Player for Smartphone 2002. One of the biggest complaints is the
lack of a pause button. For those looking for a better looking MP3
player with pause functionality, Simple Tunes by
Visual IT is an
excellent alternative. It does support skins but at the moment, there
are only two available and the default skin is the one that looks best.
The software does offer a shuffle and repeat playback option as well.
More information on this product can be found on
the VisualIT Website.
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As you can tell by now, I'm not a huge fan of
media player so I look for alternatives. One of the best video players
for your Pocket PC and Smartphone is
Pocket TV. I think
it does a much better job at playing videos on these handheld devices.
Even the free version of Pocket TV is much better than media player in my
opinion. I encoded my favorite vids for smooth playback on the
smartphone and all worked quite well. It's a must have for those who
love to watch videos or short films on your handheld device.
More information on this product can be found on
the PocketTV Website.
Gaming
There are tons of companies and developers
now offering great games for your smartphone. I'll be showing you a few
that are worth your time.
They name may not sound familiar but you have
probably played one of their cool games on MSN. Astraware are the makers
of some highly popular games such as Cubis and Bejeweled. The good news is that you can
now take these with you as they are now available for Smartphones as well.
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Astraware provided a copy of Cubis for
review. I was surprised at just how good it looks on such a small
screen. Animations and graphics are excellent. For those
unfamiliar with the game, Cubis is a highly addictive 3D puzzle game featuring
up to one hundred hand-designed levels.
Get a discount!
Astraware has agreed to work with us in offering
our readers a $5.00 off discount on Cubis and Fruit Frolic. To get
your discount, please use promo code "XMHZSMART" or simply visit the following
link:
http://www.astraware.com/shop/index.php?promo=XMHZSMART
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I discovered this game on the Handango website.
It's a fighting game that consists of two stick figures fighting on a 3D
background. There are a few fight modes including Championship which
will let you fight and kick your way to the top. This is quite a fun game and an
excellent way to past the time at a doctors office, etc. A very cool
title worth checking out.
For those who crave a more challenging game with
the highest quality 3D graphics available for smartphones, look no further
than Omnig Software.
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Mini-Sportsbike is just one of their titles.
This is by far the best graphics I've seen on a smartphone game and the
company should be acknowledged for that. This game is a bit challenging
and will take a bit of time to get used to but it is definitely exciting. I was expecting it to be a
bit choppy but to my surprise, the MPX200 was able to keep up with this
fast-paced 3D racing game. Choose between Superbike or Motorcross
racing.
More information on this product can be found on
the Omnig Software Website.
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