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Likes JETCET PRINT; other Windows Mobile printing solutions

I have been using JETCET PRINT 5.1 (westtek.com/pocketpc/jetcet) for a few months now on my Qtek 9000. (The 9000 was originally a Windows Mobile 5 Phone Edition device but I recently update the OS to WM 6 Professional—it works with both versions of the OS.) I have tried trial versions of other programs out there, but none of them come close to this recently updated program. It’s so much simpler to print from the Qtek and not have to bother turning on my desktop or notebook PC. I don’t have to reformat anything—I just print it out. I have tried PrintBoy (bachmannsoftware.com/pbce.htm), but it only supports Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) formats. I also tried ActivePrint Professional (pocketwatchsoft ware.com) but you have to connect your device to a PC via ActiveSync and send your document to a printer connected to the PC. I took advantage of the 15-day trial version of JETCET PRINT to test its features. After a couple of hours, I did not think twice about sending in $19.95 to purchase this great third-party program. It’s a 100% winner!

Robert Drexler

Which devices and networks support faster data?

I believe being able to receive and send broadband signals in EVDO Rev. A format is extremely important going forward. Although it is true Verizon is not yet broadcasting that signal to their handheld PDA phones (probably protecting their air-card market as long as possible), Verizon themselves claim it will become available soon. The question then becomes which handheld is Rev. A compliant? Various Verizon representatives have given me various answers regarding two of their phones—the Samsung i760 and the XV6800. I see the issue as which Qualcomm chipset is in each phone, but Verizon’s tech support can’t even tell me that. Curiously, the HTC site does list the specifications for the XV6800 and it appears it will be Rev. A compliant. No such information appears on the Samsung site. In essence, the Qualcomm chipset used is vitally important for a variety of reasons and not just their capacity to broadcast in Rev. A format. I don’t see much discussed about chipsets, their modernity, functionality, etc. on your site or elsewhere and would greatly appreciate some insight into this vexing issue.

Neil Feinstein

Unfortunately, I do not believe this is quite as simple as which chipset the handset uses. Most likely, the device will require a firmware upgrade to support EVDO Rev. A even if the hardware can support it, and it is also quite possible that Verizon will only offer new devices that support it. My recommendation—keep your eyes peeled, and we’ll see what we can do to make our readers aware of the devices that support EVDO Rev. A once it is actually brought to market.

Nathan Clevenger