Microsoft's Pocket PC and Smartphone brands to become Windows Mobile

Posted on Saturday, January 08 2005 @ 19:46 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft is dumping its Pocket PC and Smartphone brands and will embrace the Windows Mobile name - according to analysts an indication of how PDAs are merging with mobile phones.

The decision will simplify Microsoft's product line by replacing three overlapping brands with one. However, it could cause confusion since that brand will cover radically different types of devices.

More info at TechWorld

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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