There has been a lack of updates recently at Eten Blog dot Com and it all started when my previous host (1&1) did their systems upgrade. However, even before that episode, I had toyed with the idea of making Eten Blog into something bigger. Bigger in a sense that to reach a wider audience than it was serving. The reason was simple: most of the articles here could be applied by any user of a Windows Mobile device, not just one holding an Eten hardware. With that in mind, I was wondering how to transition it.

So when the server problems started, it was sort of a blessing in disguise (although I did not see it at that time). I had gotten in touch with Doug Golding who was then Editor at Just Another Mobile Monday and he expressed his desire to start a new site dedicated to Windows Mobile. We both shared a common vision and from there, we started working on a new site called My Today Screen.

This site has just been soft launched, meaning we have not advertised it to the general public but already a lot of other sites are picking up on it. As a reader of this site, I would like to personally invite each and every one of you to visit the new site and let me know your thoughts on it.

For those wondering, the official launch is slated for April 1st and we have have a lot of prizes (over $1000 in value) to giveaway so be sure to add My Today Screen to your feed. As for the future of Eten Blog dot Com, I am still unsure of what to do with it though I am open to suggestions. Feel free to leave them in the comment below.

I will still be posting articles from today till the end of the month after which, I will move to My Today Screen. In the mean time, be sure to stay tuned for my review of Skyfire (Friday) and the last installment to my Glofiish M800 Review (Saturday).

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One of the things that really bothered me about the Eten Glofiish M800 is the touch-sensitive buttons. It’s a great device but those buttons are really sensitive to the touch such that when you brush against them, they activate the various applications tied to them. Which can be really troublesome at times. Even I got irritated with it during my first couple of days with the device but after a while, I got used to it and altered my handling of the device. But there was an alternative all along, something which I was not aware off.

Thanks to Shane (in a comment that he posted), it is actually possible for you to disable soft touch buttons and enable them just as easily. All you need to do is press the Record button 2 times quickly to enable/disable them.

If I still had the device, that is what I would have done. Disabling them would make the device easier to handle and you do not have to worry about accidentally activating applications. And when I need to use them, a quick 2 button press of the Record button will enable them once again.

So all you Glofiish M800 users, be it potential or current, be sure to take note of this. And read the quick guide to get to know your device better

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If you are on the lookout for an Eten Glofiish X800 but find the prices of brand new devices to be on the expensive site, here’s one for you to consider (there were 2 but one was sold before this post went up): Xavier Baez (the guy who wrote the review on the Glofiish X800) has his for sale. It is refurbished which means it’s have been used and repaired but are functioning like new. It comes with a brand new motherboard, free 90 day tech repair (by PPCTechs) and warranty until Nov 2008by Mobile Planet.

For those interested in the phone, here is the link that you can check it out.

If you have any questions, do check with Xavier using this link.

This information is provided as-is and Eten Blog dot Com is not responsible for the transaction. For that you have to go to Xavier Baez.

Just a quick update: I have taken down the forums. It’s actually been down for a couple of days now because I took it down a couple of days back to try and fix it but apparently that was not possible so it’s now officially down. There were 2 reasons for the take down: the first was a good enough reason: it was not being fully utilized. I do appreciate the readers who use the forums to help others with problems but most of the time, it was me helping them out so I felt it was better if those with problems just drop me an email instead. Those who have great suggestions for anything to this site, feel free to email me as well.

The other reason was that the forum was not working properly. I do not know why but several users could not post, including me. And there seemed to be no solution to that. As a result, taking it down was the only option I had left.

I might consider putting it back up in the future if all the issues get sorted out and there’s a need for it but I think for the time being, this should be more than enough don’t you think?

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I didn’t have one last week because of the server problems so this week’s Link Love is going to be extra long. Enjoy

• Doug Goldring has left Just Another Mobile Monday but not before he wrote this interesting article on Windows Mobile. Be sure to check it out. And here’s another one on Windows Mobile 6.1.
• Windows Vista just had SP1 released some days back and if you have yet to download it, not to worry, your computer will do it for you automatically in time to come. Why would you want SP1? For one, it seems to play much better with Windows Mobile. For those who have installed, what are your experiences?
• Ain’t exactly Windows Mobile new but did you know that Emirates are now equipping their planes with devices that allows users to make calls while in the air? Now to be outdone, Qantas plans to bring in-flight SMS and email to it’s domestic Australian flights.
• Looking for some freeware? Be sure to check out this list. Not that I agree with all of them anyway.
• Did you know that the ASUS P750 actually sported a VGA screen? That’s because it’s actually cheaper to have them on a Pocket PC.
• For those unaware, there is now a Google plugin that you can place on your Today screen and search the web directly from it. Pretty useful I must say.
• How long does your Pocket PC last on standby? No matter what your answer, I doubt it even last 10% as long as this phone. Guess how long it last? Hint: More than a year. If only we had such power on a Pocket PC.
• How many of your devices actually charge via USB port? If you say many, you might want to check this out. I know what I want for Christmas Or maybe I should ask for this instead?
• Or maybe you got a new Pocket PC for Christmas and want to learn how to install, uninstall and transfer files? Then this guide is for you.
• Can’t wait for the XPERIA X1? Here’s a white paper to keep you busy for the time being.
• It looks like Dell may be resuming making Windows Mobile devices. Let’s just hope it’s the Professional version.
• I doubt cameras in cellphone will ever replace digital cameras, even if their resolution shoots up to 8MP. Your thoughts?
• What’s Link Love without podcasts? Here’s MoDaCo’s week 8 and week 9, msmobiles here and here and WMExperts here and here.
• Will mobile broadband kill WiFi? I highly doubt so but I guess it depends on your situation.
• I have been using TomTom for a while and have been considering trying Garmin’s XT as they have free traffic update. If you are too, be sure to check out this review.
• Ever wanted the coverflow feature that you’ve seen in Apple products for your Windows Mobile contact? There is one right here.
• TamHanna breaks down the Handango Yardstick Report to make it easier to understand.
• Google Maps or Live Search? What’s your pick?

Hope you enjoyed the articles here as much as I had bringing them to you.

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