Once, smartphones were largely used by business people only.... not anymore. With 18,000+ applications that run Windows Mobile, consumers want smart-phones too, and with over 48 Windows Mobile-based device manufacturers around the world there are a great number of choices.

Why go mobile with Windows Mobile?

Devices with Windows Mobile software allow users to do everything from sending e-mail and working on documents to managing schedules and keeping track of what to pick up for dinner. Almost everything you can do with your desktop or laptop computer at home or Uni you can do with your Windows Mobile-based device.

Beyond the basics

Here are seven cool things you can do with most Windows Mobile-based devices:

1. Access documents in Microsoft Office. Honey, I shrunk the presentation!
   Use mobile versions of Microsoft Office for Windows Mobile to work on documents in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OneNote on your device. Keep your notes in your pocket at all times.
2. Check movie reviews. Not sure what to see?
   Use your Windows Mobile-based device to check movie reviews online. You can even download a trailer or stream videos from the internet. Watch a few previews before you commit.
3. Find your way. Never get lost again.
   Many phones come with GPS capabilities that give you turn-by-turn directions to any destination. Pin point yourself on a map through Windows Live Search or other mapping applications.
4. Instant messaging and email. Keep your social circle at your fingertips.
   Windows Mobile 6 gives you access to up to seven messaging inboxes. You can access your Hotmail, your home email, and University mail right from your phone. You can also use Windows Live Messenger to IM your friends wherever you are.
5. Show off photos. Put your pics in your pocket.
   We all keep countless photos on our PCs, but now you can show off the pictures on the go via the screen, email, or MMS.
6. Read. Get your “virtual” pages turning.
   You can listen to a bestseller audio book while commuting to University, or read a PDF document (graphics and all).
7. Stay healthy. Drop and give me 20!
   Turn your Windows Mobile-based device into your own personal fitness trainer. Sites such as Handango and Geekzone offer health and fitness-related downloads. Keep on top of your health regime, download workouts, record what you eat and access healthy recipes — right from the palm of your hand.

Find a Windows Mobile that suits you!