Hello Everyone,

When you’re not ready to give a ring to your special someone, give her or him my favorite ring tones, instead.

Click Here to continue to my newly updated list of favorite free ring tones.

Enjoy,

Mark

Question:
With wm6.1 when I am in a text message and I have a fairly long stream going is there a way to get to the bottom or last reply quickly?

Answer:
Although this has not been officially sanctioned by Code Factory, to skip to the bottom of a long SMS thread, as MSS begins reading the thread from top to bottom, repeatedly tap the down arrow key to quickly jump through the thread.  Alternatively, once you tap the down arrow key once, you may hold the key down and, depending upon your profile settings, a beep will indicate when you have reached the end of the thread.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone, 

The following link will take you to the Candle Shore Transcript Page for the Microsoft Professional Developers 2008 Conference Keynote Speeches which I have adapted for viewing as either a no-graphics Web page or in a downloadable US Braille formatted document for use with either a Braille embosser or refreshable Braille device..

For those of you who may not know, in short, this conference is where Microsoft discusses and demonstrates upcoming products for the future.

Enjoy,

Mark

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Hello Everyone, 

Before continuing, please Click Here for an update to this article. 

 

The following link will take you to my revised review of the Samsung Epix SGH-907 Smartphone when access with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software for the blind and low vision.

In short, I would say that 80% of the Epix phone features are screen reader accessible.  I definitely recommend this phone for Mobile Speak Pocket PC intermediate and advanced users as well as technology early-adopters.

A special thanks to Mr. Chris Polk for teaching me the finer points of Mobile Speak for Pocket PC which made this revised review possible. 

“Chris, I owe you one, Man!” 

Most Sincerely,

Mark

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INTRODUCTION
So why does Yahoo, MSN, and countless other free web based email providers allow SMS alerts to be sent to your mobile phone upon receipt of a new message in your Inbox and gMail does not?  Inquiring minds really want to know. 

At the time of this post, there is no specific setting to enable SMS Alerts from the gMail Inbox. 

However, there is a way to have gMail notify you via SMS and it’s oh-so-easy:   Read the rest of this entry »

CRY FOR ME
By Mark Marcus
(Saturday, October 25, 2008)

1.
Cry for me. 

Will you not cry for me? 

Why do you not cry for me?

I have seen you cry for the brave, the bold, and the blundering who do nothing but blame you for their misdeeds.

I have seen you cry for the rancorous, the vicious, and the wicked who only seek to destroy you. 

Often have I seen you cry for the rich, the famous, the beautiful, and the well-to-do.

Though rarely, I have even seen you cry for the downtrodden, the peacemaker, and the innocent.

You readily cry for yourself at each opportunity, be it self made or self-fulfilling, of which I do not know.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

Today I purchased the AT&T Wireless Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (Blackjack 3) Smartphone running windows Mobile 6.1 Professional.  By the way, it was recently brought to my attention that the SGH-i907, released in the USA, is the same as the Samsung SGH-i780, released in Europe.

Click Here for an update to this article. 

In this article, I review the accessibility of the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (Blackjack 3) when used with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software,  for the blind and low vision.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you enjoy this excellent article, written by Jen Laskey, that offers 7 Ways to Make drinking Water Taste Better.

Enjoy,

Mark

Seven Ways to Make Water Taste Better
By Jen Laskey
 
Simple tips for livening up your drinking water

Not everybody has a taste for water, but we all need it to ensure that our bodies continue functioning properly. If you want to drink more water, but aren’t crazy about the taste (or lack thereof), here are some tips that can make it more enjoyable:

1.
Add fresh fruit. Citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges, are classic water enhancers, but other fruit flavors might also tempt your taste buds. Try crushing fresh raspberries or watermelon into your water, or adding strawberry slices. Cucumber and fresh mint are refreshing flavors as well — especially in summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

In order to make the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (Blackjack 3) Smartphone Users Guide accessible to all, including the blind and low vision, I have published the manual in Plain Text, MS Word 2003, HTML, and US English Braille file format. 

In addition, you will find a copy of the document in its original Adobe Acrobat PDF version, as well.

Click Here to Continue to the Download Page:

Click here to read the AT&T Wireless press release on the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone.

Enjoy,

Mark

AT&T Introduces Samsung Epix, the First Smartphone with Built-In Optical Mouse

New Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Handset Boasts State-of-the-Art Features Including Wi-Fi, Built-in GPS, Video Share and 2.0 Megapixel Camera

Dallas, Texas, October 21, 2008

AT&T customers can now have a smartphone of “epix” proportions. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the availability of the Samsung Epixâ„¢, an innovative new smartphone featuring both an advanced touch screen and new optical mouse technology that is powered by AT&T’s 3G network, the nation’s fastest, and the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system.  Read the rest of this entry »