101 Killer Apps for Your Pocket PC

by Dave Johnson and Rick Broida

Helps you learn how to use 101 killer applications for your Pocket PC. This book includes material that is applicable to Pocket PC handheld models and brands, including those from Compaq, HP, Toshiba,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072254327
• ISBN13: 9780072254327
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A nice intro to the world of Pocket PC applications...

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!

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!