Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes the latest and greatest foldables, wearables, and more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of "palmsolo."

Latest Posts

Ed Colligan talks a bit about Palm OS 2.0 and the future of Palm

Ed Colligan talks a bit about Palm OS 2.0 and the future of Palm

I am not quite sure what to think of Palm and the Palm OS right now as it has been several years since OS 5.x was released and Palm hasn't seemed to really have a well defined path to the future. They do still have a large marketshare and many people still use Palm OS-based Treos, but they can't sit back and rest in today's market with Apple being very competitive and Windows Mobile and BlackBerry gaining in strength. We have been hearing about a new OS for a couple of years and the latest was that we would see their Linux-based OS in 2009, but I will personally have to see something first before I'll be convinced. I started out my mobile enthusiasm back in 1997 with the U.S. Robotics Pilot 1000 and want to see Palm stay in the game and be competitive. Their latest numbers look pretty good and the Centro (see my latest Centro review) seems to be doing quite well.

Mobile software Monday: eWallet 6 for Windows Mobile; bonus Ilium Software 11th birthday contests too

Mobile software Monday: eWallet 6 for Windows Mobile; bonus Ilium Software 11th birthday contests too

eWallet 6 is an essential tool for keeping your passwords and vital data secure and protected on your mobile devices, while also being readily accessible for your own use. In this day and age when everything seems to require a password and/or PIN it is getting to be almost impossible to remember them all unless you set them all to be the same, which is not a good idea in case one is compromised. The mobile version of eWallet 6 is compatible with Windows Mobile and Palm OS devices with a Windows PC companion product available too. You can easily create your secure data cards on your PC and sync the data across multiple devices. Ilium Software is also celebrating their 11th birthday with contests and major software discounts.

June 2, 2008 by in Mobility

Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and Spracht

Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and Spracht

In just over a month, you will not be able to use your cellphone in your automobile in Washington State without some kind of hands-free solution. Hands-free laws are in place now or coming soon to many other states and areas of the world so now is a good time to take a look at some of the solutions available to you besides the standard wired hands-free kit included with your cellphone purchase. I had the opportunity to personally evaluate the Etymotic hf2 wired iPhone stereo headphones, Etymotic EtyBlu Bluetooth headset, Aliph Jawbone 2 Bluetooth headset, Nokia BH-903 Bluetooth stereo headphones, and Spracht Bluetooth speakephone. They all have their strengths and weaknesses and it really comes down to your own personal preference when selecting a hands-free kit that fits your specific needs. However, I did find a new personal favorite in the bunch that I plan to use myself now that I can no longer just hold my phone to my head and drive. Check out my product photo gallery and then read through the rest of my review to see which solution I chose.

May 28, 2008 by in Networking

MobileTechRoundup show #134, Mobius, the Advantage X7510 and Opera Mobile 9.5

MobileTechRoundup show #134, Mobius, the Advantage X7510 and Opera Mobile 9.5

motr_cover.jpgI was grilled by Kevin and James in MobileTechRoundup show #134 about my recent attendance at the Mobius conference where I had the chance to get some hands-on time with a number of Windows Mobile devices and was lucky enough to get an HTC Advantage X7510 to evaluate. We talked quite a bit about my impressions of this new Advantage and then James also chimed in and agreed with me that Opera 9.5 rocks on Windows Mobile. AT&T data plan subscribers are now getting WiFi hotspot access and we all chatted about other wireless hotspot providers and services. The TSA is pretty strict on laptops and travel, but it seems they are working with Skooba and Targus to create laptop bags that allow you to leave your laptop in your bag while going through security.