Sergey Korovin asked:


For immediate release

March 12, 2007

Contact: Kotov Kontstantin

Company: Ateksoft Company

Title: PR Manager

E-mail: k.kotov@ateksoft.com

WebCamera Plus is a new product which transforms any PDA or smartphone into a web-camera.

Ateksoft has released a major update (Version 1.05) of the WebCamera Plus application, which transforms your PDA or Smartphone into a Web-Camera.

WebCamera Plus key features:

- Transforms your PDA or Smartphone into a high-resolution web-camera.

- Can work through any connection: USB ActiveSync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, 3G, LAN.

- Compatible with most modern Smartphones and PDAs.

- Can be used as a web-camera in many applications: Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Virtual Dub and many others.

- Can capture device screen and transmit video to Desktop PC.

New version 1.05 brings many new features and fixes known issues of previous version.

- Many Gigabyte, Samsung (WM5), Eten, HTC and other devices supported.

- Multilanguage core (both PC-side and device-side). Many languages coming soon.

- Autostart from any desktop capture application (only for ActiveSync connection).

- Control web-camera settings from any desktop capture application.

- XScale overlay is supported for capturing screen from built-in camera applications.

- Stylus and keyboard emulation in Screen Capture mode.

- Image scaling with antialiasing.

- User Interface improved.

- Webcam driver reworked.

- Compatibility improved.

- Bugs fixed.

Read more about WebCamera Plus at http://www.ateksoft.com/

Download an evaluation version to try it for free http://www.ateksoft.com/files/WebCameraPlusSetup.exe

WebCamera Plus Pricing and Availability

WebCamera Plus 1.05 runs under Windows XP/Vista and Windows Mobile 2003/5.x and costs $19.90 (USD). Registered customers are entitled to free updates and premium technical support.

About Ateksoft Company

Founded in 2006, Ateksoft Company currently has become the world’s leader in Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone software developing. Ateksoft Company is the developer of such products as CoolCamera and CoolCaptures.

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An evaluation version of WebCamera Plus 1.05 is available for review purposes.

Contact Kotov Kontstantin at k.kotov@ateksoft.com for more information or to request an evaluation version.

Product page link: http://www.ateksoft.com.

Download link: http://www.ateksoft.com/files/WebCameraPlusSetup.exe (462KB)

E-mail: k.kotov@ateksoft.com.

Company’s website: http://www.ateksoft.com

Richard Seng asked:


What are the Features and Advantages of using Photo Editing Software?Photo editing software brings the photo finishing lab to your computer desktop for a minuscule of the cost. Never again will you have to worry about capturing just the right angle with just the right amount of light.You will be able to upload from a digital camera, a removable storage device (CD, or zip flash drive), scanner or digital camcorder to easily edit your images. Photo editing software allows one to import and export using several different files and methods.Share your photos with anyone in the world. Because once you have used your software to make the necessary changes to your photos they will be ready for emails, prints, online galleries, slideshows not to mention the many other options that are available.Top 3 Photo Editing Software Programs Paint Shop ProImportant features to shop for when purchasing photo editing software include:Ease of Use: Start with your list of exactly what you personally want to do to your photos. After you have decided what characteristics of photo editing software are important to you, the next step is finding a user friendly program. These types of programs cover a broad spectrum from very simple to quite complicated. Look for programs that provide tutorials and “Wizards” to fix the most common problems with photos such as poor lightning, crooked images, red eyes etc.Formats for Exporting and Importing: There are quite a few formats the software program you choose should support, JPG, GIF,TIF,PICT, EPS, PDF, BMP are considered the most common ones. File formats are continually changing so the more the better.Editing: Choose a Photo editing program that will enable you to improve poor lighting, remove red eyes, add texts, special effects and so on.Photo Sharing Capabilities: Look for tools that give you the ability to optimize your photos for the type of sharing method you wish to use. So keep in mind file size, resolution, and image size. There are a variety of different methods for sharing your photos such as cell phones, online galleries, emails, PDA’s and print just to list a few.Output Features: A good photo editing program will allow you to store images in several versatile ways so they can be used in a number of environments such as printing, online photo galleries, emails, cell, phones, slideshows etc.Organizing: Shop for photo organizing capabilities. Can you easily review thumbnails of your photos? How does the software search for images? Does it use keywords, or ratings? Are you able to view EXIF (digital camera data)? Does this software allow you to store your pictures in a permanent album? Can you archive your images? These are important features to search for.Documentation, support and help: Is the documentation provided explanatory and useful? Does the program offer technical support in the form of FAQ’s, phone and email? What, if any, tutorials are available to explain difficult features and or options?Documenting your life with family and friends with photo editing software is what is referred to as high tech fun!

Wolfgang Schmuck asked:


If you are looking to buy software for the Palm PDA or Treo then you may be surprised by how many options are available. However, making sure you get the best deal has become increasingly difficult; especially when there are so many options to choose from. If you are unsure of exactly what you need, then a great idea is to firstly read reviews and find out what other people are buying and what kind of experience they have.

One great way to do this is to search blogs and review websites for information on the latest Palm PDA and Treo software. Find out what people are buying, how they are finding the software works, and where they are buying it from. With so much software available, it can be hard to keep track of the latest releases and to know when a specific release has become outdated. There is new music software, DVD software, educational software and games released all the time, so finding a good source of regular information can be very beneficial for those that want to take advantage of the options that are available in the marketplace.

Once you have decided on a specific palm treo software product or pda software product, it is now time to find the best prices and most reliable provider. One great to do this is to go to a shopping comparison website. Not only will this give you an opportunity to come across a wide array of providers in one place, but you will also get an idea of the prices that they offer. From there you should also segment the retailers who offer the shipping options and payment options that you are looking for.

After you have created a short-list of potential suppliers, you should then try and find out if any of them are offering special deals that you can take advantage of. Go through every retailer and look on their website to see if they have any discounts available. If they do not, then you should consider visiting a coupon website and look to see if you can pick up any deals form the merchants that you have short listed. You could also try typing a search into Google such as retailer name + promo code. From there you should be able to work out what the price will be once you discount any coupon codes that are available. Now you will be able to find the cheapest retailer and give them your business! However keep in mind that price should not be the only factor when shopping for software products online. You should also find out about their return policy in the case that you do not receive the product that you were expecting.

When buying software for the Palm Treo and Palm PDA you have to pay particular attention to ensuring that it is compatible with your particular model. That is why a generous return policy can be advantageous. In the case that you cannot get this, be sure to be rigorous in your research in order to ensure that you do not end up out of pocket.

Andrew Fadeev asked:


PDAMill Arvale Short Tales Review

Author:

Dungeons and Dragons, the very first role-playing game, was also the first game to be programmed on a computer. At those times, a computer was not a small box connected to a monitor or a TV. It was a room full of huge steel cabinets. These computers could only display text; they had nothing like billion color displays or surround sound of today’s PCs. Yet, role-playing games were still available in text-only mode.

Just imagine gameplay where a computer would print something like “You are in a dark room.” You would type “Light lantern with match”, and the computer would reply with “This room appears to be a library. There’s a table with a crystal ball in the center. You also see bookshelves, ladder, and a door leading east.”

Was it fun to play? Sure, at the time, it was!

Luckily, modern role-playing games are very far from those of the early days of computers. Today’s computer fits in the palm of your hand, and today’s role-playing game displays pictures and animations, and produces realistic sounds to make the process even more fun!

Arvale: Short Tales by Handster http://www.handster.com/ is a great modern role-playing game. It’s small enough to fit even into the busiest person’s PDA, while sports crisp graphics and a dynamic sound track.

Unlike simpler Pocket PC based role-playing games, Arvale: Short Tales includes not one but four unique stories with four unique characters to enjoy. (Spoiler: there is a hidden fifth character somewhere in the game!) You’ll get endless hours of fun and entertainment with free exploration of open-ended, quest-style gameplay.

Keep playing and relax with a carefully thought-out, simplified scoring system. Explore beautifully painted, stylish locations with hundreds of detailed maps. Meet friendly characters and mendacious monsters. Enjoy the difference between night and day with unique available actions. Take multiple side quests, experience unique atmospheres, feel the ambience of the sound track. Have fun talking to the characters (some of them are hilarious!) Can’t get enough of it? Discover the special fifth character for even more Tales!

Download your free trial copy at: http://www.handster.com/product.php?id=200 and start playing now! You are guaranteed to have hours of fun and entertainment with Arvale: Short Tales.

Compatible devices list

Windows Mobile 6.0, Windows Mobile 5.0, Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2002

ACER: n300 Series, n30, n50, n20 and others

ASUS: A626, A636, A639, P505, P525, P535 and others

Cingular: 8125, 8525

Dell: Axim X3, X5, X50, X50v, X51v and others

Dopod: Dopod 838 Pro, Dopod 686, Dopod 699, Dopod 828, Dopod 900, Dopod P100, Dopod N800, etc.

Eten: E-Ten G500+, E-Ten M600+, E-TEN Glofiish, Eten M700, etc.

HP: hw68xx series, hw69xx series, hx21xx series, hx24xx series, hx29xx series and others

HTC: TyTN, Wizard, Prophet, Hermes, Artemis, Universal, Herald, P3300, P3600, P4350, P3350, X7500, Athena

IMATE: i-mate JASJAM, i-mate JAMin, i-mate PDA-N, i-mate K-JAM, i-mate JASJAR and others

O2: XDA series

T-Mobile: MDA series

QTek: 9000, 9100, 9600, S100, S110, S200, G100, 2020, 9090

Other Windows Mobile Powered Devices.

Andrew Fadeev asked:


PDAMill Arvale II: Ocean of Time Review

Author:

There’s an adventurer in every one of us. Free yours and enjoy the outstanding experience of playing Arvale II – Ocean of Time 4.0, which will be your gateway to a world of valor and great deeds. Your fate and the fate of the world are in your hands!

There’s an adventurer in every one of us. Free yours and enjoy the outstanding experience of playing Arvale II – Ocean of Time 4.0, which will be your gateway to a world of valor and great deeds. Your fate and the fate of the world are in your hands!

No spoiling here, but the plot of this captivating game is Epic from a capital letter, involving powerful gods and goddesses, time travel and, of course, saving the world. The story begins and develops in a vast World of Arvale composed of eight different continents each with its peculiar climate, geographical conditions and settlements. The amazingly beautiful and very detailed world is a true pearl of this Pocket PC game – try not to forget about the actual quest when marveling at the picturesque views!

But the World of Arvale is definitely more than just a beautiful decor. It is a living world with its own stories and riddles. The man you accidentally meet in a village may turn out to be an outcast lord from another continent, and what looks like an ordinary stick may actually be a mage staff lost ages ago and now recovered by you. Interact with more than 500 NPCs and hundreds of objects to get to know the story of this enthralling world. Cut scenes unveiling some parts of the plot will help you find your bearings and decide on what to do next.

The game is tightly packed with action: apart from the main line, there are lots of side quests and additional puzzles. Travel through space and time, engage in various games of destiny and feel the true freedom of an adventure. Your fate depends on the path you choose, and so does the ending of the game. Fighting monsters and villains, rescuing princesses and collecting ancient artifacts – the whole epic hero pack of activities in one game on your PDA!

All the diamonds and pearls of the plot and gameplay are artfully set into a mount of wonderful visual and sound effects. Hear the whistle of the wind in the rich green leaves and enjoy the ambience of the game environment with more than 125 sound effects and a total of 27 soundtracks. The vivid colours of the game and amazing visual effects will make you want to play again and again – luckily, there are three levels of difficulty to choose from.

Compatible with all current Pocket PCs, this version requires a Windows Mobile 2003 or newer device. Thousands of users have already tried the game; join them by downloading a trial version to lift the veil of mystery covering the story and come back for the full version.

An immense world that has its own spirit awaits a hero that will take the challenge and face the evil in the greatest battle of all. This game is definitely worth the 40 hours (or even more) you’ll spend glued to your Pocket PC as well as the money it costs. Arvale II – Ocean of Time 4.0 is truly an ocean of joyful and interesting time.

Compatible devices list

Windows Mobile 6.0, Windows Mobile 5.0, Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2002

ACER: n300 Series, n30, n50, n20 and others

ASUS: A626, A636, A639, P505, P525, P535 and others

Cingular: 8125, 8525

Dell: Axim X3, X5, X50, X50v, X51v and others

Dopod: Dopod 838 Pro, Dopod 686, Dopod 699, Dopod 828, Dopod 900, Dopod P100, Dopod N800, etc.

Eten: E-Ten G500+, E-Ten M600+, E-TEN Glofiish, Eten M700, etc.

HP: hw68xx series, hw69xx series, hx21xx series, hx24xx series, hx29xx series and others

HTC: TyTN, Wizard, Prophet, Hermes, Artemis, Universal, Herald, P3300, P3600, P4350, P3350, X7500, Athena

IMATE: i-mate JASJAM, i-mate JAMin, i-mate PDA-N, i-mate K-JAM, i-mate JASJAR and others

O2: XDA series

T-Mobile: MDA series

QTek: 9000, 9100, 9600, S100, S110, S200, G100, 2020, 9090

Other Windows Mobile Powered Devices.