There are extensive resources available for learning more about Windows Mobile hardware,
software, and accessories. These resources include Internet sites, print publications, and books.
The following list of resources is not intended to be exhaustive or to imply endorsement by ESRI
but instead is intended to be a starting point for learning more about Windows Mobile.
News and information resources
There are numerous news and information Web sites that cover Windows Mobile. The following are
some of the more popular sites
Microsoft Corporation
This is the definitive web site for Windows Mobile. The Web site includes Windows Mobile news,
how-to instructions, help, downloads, and discussion forums. It also includes a list of Windows
Mobile devices currently available in different regions of the world.
Brighthand Consulting, Inc.
Brighthand is one of the more popular sites for mobile
devices, including Windows Mobile devices. The site includes reviews devices, accessories, and
software for Windows Mobile.
Pocket PC Thoughts
Pocket PC Thoughts is a good site for daily news items on
Windows Mobile, including software and hardware news. It also includes views and reviews on new
Windows Mobile software and hardware.
Smartphone Thoughts is a similar site to Pocket PC Thoughts,
but focuses on smartphones.
Chris De Herrera’s Windows CE Website
Chris De Herrera’s
Website claims to have “the most complete set of frequently asked questions on Windows CE
anywhere”. The site certainly has one of the most comprehensive set of reviews, Frequently Asked
Questions, how-to instructions, and troubleshooting documents available covering Windows CE
version 1.0 to the current version. This is an excellent resource for troubleshooting Windows CE
and Windows Mobile problems.
Software resources
There are a number of sites that have Windows Mobile
software available for download, including shareware and freeware software. Here are some of the
popular download sites:
Handango
PocketGear.com
TUCOWS, Inc
