Entertainment
Running Windows Mobile 2003 SE, the MPx features a wide range of applications
allowing consumers to access PIM (Personal Information Management) and email
functionality through Outlook, browse the web through Pocket Internet Explorer,
pass the time by listening to music, play and stream videos through Windows
Media Player, and chat with friends and family with MSN Messenger.
Recognizable Windows desktop-based applications are condensed into "Pocket"
versions for the MPx; offering familiar access and synchronicity to productive
tools including Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, MSN Messenger, Outlook,
and Windows Media Player. Other applications include ActiveSync, Calculator,
Calendar, Contacts, Currency Converter, Games, Java MIDlet Manager, Messaging,
Stopwatch, Tasks, and Voice Notes.
Calendar and To-Do List organizes busy lives by the entire month, week,
or day. And keeps it up to date by synchronizing meeting requests and task
lists with Outlook; either via ActiveSync or beaming appointments from one
device to another through infrared.
 Two
games, Jawbreaker and Solitaire, come preinstalled on the MPx. A puzzle
game, Jawbreaker's objective is to clear out all the balls on the screen,
while Solitaire is the popular card game that needs no explanation.
Should users want more games, the MPx also supports Java 2 Platform,
Micro Edition (J2ME); allowing users to download and install Java games
and applications. Being the most popular platform for Java MIDlets, there
are an abundance of applications and games already out on the market.
Multiple POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP accounts are supported for email configuration
with third-party servers. Pocket Outlook is included as well, allowing users
to synchronize through ActiveSync with desktop email. Additionally, users
of Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Mobile Information Server can easily
access information remotely as well.
The MPx supports voice recognition software as well. VoiceSignal software
provides speaker-independent voice command functionality, all without speech
training. Users can launch programs, dial numbers, and lookup contacts by
using just their voice. Unfortunately, VoiceSignal only works well in quiet
environments, so it is more of a novelty than practical application.
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