August 2004

Microsoft sells PPC software retail
Microsoft’s Voice Command software for Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PC and Pocket PC Phone Edition is now available to consumers at retail outlets nationwide, marking the first time the company is offering stand-alone Pocket PC software on store shelves. Voice Command enables voice access tho contacts, phone, calendar, media player and more. In addition to Voice Command, the new Entertainment PocketPak is also available at retail. It features 10 Pocket PC games (blackjack, chess, “Cinco,” “FreeCell,” hearts, “Minesweeper,” “Reversi,” “Sink the Ships,” “Space Defense” and “Taipei.”) -- Posted Wednesday, August 11, 2004