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Q272258: Programs Included with the Fun Pocket PC Expansion Pack

Article: Q272258
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Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Fun Pocket PC Expansion Pack 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes the programs and content that are included with Microsoft
Fun Pocket PC Expansion Pack.

For more information about Fun Pocket PC Expansion Pack, visit the following
Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/pocketpc/funpack2.asp

MORE INFORMATION
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The Fun Pocket PC Expansion Pack contains the following programs and content:

Pac-Man:

The classic arcade game.

Primer pdf Viewer from Ansyr Technologies:

Primer is the first product to provide PDF viewing capability on the Pocket PC.
Primer supports most PDF image formats, as well as bookmarks, hyperlinks, and
Table-of-Contents.

PocketFriendly Backgammon by AnyWerx:

The always popular and colorful backgammon, can be played alone or with a
friend.

CoolCalc by Applian Technologies:

This version has three advanced calculators -- an enhanced basic calculator, a
scientific calculator with a visible stack, and a tip calculator.

Audible.com book excerpts:

Audible provided four excerpts from their popular catalog of audio books and
magazines. These files when downloaded to the device will appear in the
Microsoft Reader table of contents, so be sure to open the MS Reader application
to hear these Audible files.

BSQUARE Messenger [30-day trial]:

Welcome to BSQUARE Messenger. Now you can send and receive instant messages from
your Pocket PC while connected to a modem. BSQUARE Messenger is compatible with
MSN(tm) Messenger, so you can chat with any MSN member!

bUseful Backup by BSQUARE [30-day trial]:

The bUseful Backup, is one of ten applications in the bUseful Utilities Pak 2.0
for Pocket PC. With bUseful Backup, you can back up your device on your PC or a
storage card in just a few minutes.

bUseful Zip by BSQUARE [30-day trial]:

The bUseful Zip, is one of ten applications in the bUseful Utilities Pak 2.0 for
Pocket PC. With bUseful Zip, you can read industry-standard ZIP files from your
PC or e-mail attachments. Now you can extract, read and zip up all
industry-standard compressed files, too, on your Pocket PC.

Bubblets by oopdreams [trial version]:

Bubblets is a game that is simple to learn, and very addictive, but tough to
master. Your challenge is to pop as many bubbles of the same color as
possible-the bigger the group the better your score.

Pocket Artist LE by Conduits Technologies:

With Pocket Artist LE, you can draw, edit and view photos and images, add text
and much more. Share screenshots of your drawings with your friends and family
by using one of the screen capture applications in this Fun Pack.

Three Songs by The Five Points Band:

Listen to some music on your Pocket PC. The Five Points Band breathes new life
into the old blues scene. They blend their knowledge of the evolution of music
with modern musical sensibilities in the three songs included below from their
debut album.

PocketBible by Laridian [trial version]:

Laridian presents PocketBible, which includes selections from the King James
version of the Bible. The PocketBible in this pack includes the New Testament as
well as the Book of Psalms and the Book of Proverbs from the Old Testament.

PocketShot by FieldSoftware Products:

PocketShot easily captures, prints, and saves a snapshot of your Pocket PC
screen. Screen snapshots can be printed directly to a wide variety of infrared
and serial printers, including most HP DeskJet and LaserJet compatible printers,
and others.

Tipster by Ilium Software:

A fast, easy, and free restaurant tip and tax calculator for Pocket PCs. With one
touch, Tipster gives you your tip or tax amount both by itself and added to your
original bill.

eWallet by Ilium Software [trial version]:

Use eWallet to store your passwords, PINs, credit card numbers, and the other
information you need in a safe, secure form. Your information will be safely
encrypted, but convenient and easy to access.

ListPro by Ilium Software [trial version]:

Put your Pocket PC to work for you with ListPro. Use ListPro for to-do lists,
trip packing, URLs, interview questions, restaurants, shopping, errands,
reference information, and everything else you shouldn't have to remember. It
functions easily with desktop synchronization as well.

ScreenSnap by Developer One:

Developer One ScreenSnap makes it easier than ever before to capture screen
images from your Pocket PC as it instantly captures screen images to file with
the press of a button.

ZIOGolf by ZIO Interactive:

ZIOGolf is an unparalleled, real-time 3D golf acceleration game. In this two-hole
version, the breathtaking scenery and exceptional challenge deliver a realistic
golf experience.

CompactFlash Cards by Pretec Electronics:

The Pretec CompactFlash memory card is a small form factor, removable data
storage device. The cards weigh only a half-ounce each, but they provide a much
improved mass-storage solution for handheld devices.

Microsoft Pocket Streets maps:

With this software, users can carry the maps they need with them and may never
have to ask for directions again.

New color versions of "Chess," and "Hearts"

These are the games included from Microsoft's Entertainment Pack for the Pocket
PC. Hearts is an unique game you can play over infrared with another person who
has a Pocket PC.

Cubicle Chaos from the upcoming Mobile Games Pack for the Pocket PC:

Clear out all of the "cubicles" without losing the bouncing ball. Your desk acts
as a paddle that slides across the bottom of the screen. This Break Out style
game can be played as a one or two player turn-based game.

Fire Drill from the upcoming Mobile Games Pack for the Pocket PC:

A fire has started in your office and it's up to you to put it out before it gets
out of control! Grab your extinguisher! This top-down, scrolling shooter depicts
the floor layout of an office building, complete with cubicles, desks, file
cabinets, water coolers, and so forth.

Power Contacts from PowerToys:

This is a tool to extend the power of your contacts application in three areas:
1) Create Appointment creates an appointment with the contact as the attendee
and the subject. 2) Create Task creates a task with the contact as the subject.
3) Open Web Page opens the Web page associated with the contact.

Windows Media Skin Chooser from PowerToys:

Customize your new Windows(r) Media(tm) Player for Pocket PC with a new interface
skin to match your personality or your music. Skins are the custom interface
created for the Windows Media Player. A skin is a collection of bitmap files
(files with the *.bmp extension) and a text file (in this case, a file with a
*.skn extension). You can use information stored in the *.skn file to organizes
the images, giving you complete control over what buttons you want, how they
look, and where they are located on screen.

Microsoft Reader Books:

This expansion packs includes a variety of books for the Microsoft Reader
application included in your Pocket PC. Check out old childhood favorites such
as "Alice in Wonderland, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Treasure Island, The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Call of the Wild" and two classics "The Fall of the
House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being
Earnest."

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Keywords          : kbhw kbimu kbHardware 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbOSWinCE kbPocketSearch
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