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The pocketnow.com Mission Statement
pocketnow.com's vision is to educate, enlighten, and enlist new users to the world of Windows Mobile devices. We try to deliver our content in a fresh and insightful way, offering nothing but the highest quality. There are four types of content that we post: reviews, articles, commentary and news.
The philosophy behind our reviews is simple: thorough and hard-hitting. No piece of hardware or software is perfect, and we've made it our prerogative to reveal weakness in the products we review, so that hopefully, in the next version/iteration, we have a better product. We also put a big effort on being thorough. As a consumer, knowing about every aspect of a product is empowering so that when you take out your wallet, you know that you are making an informed decision.
The articles that we publish take the form of tutorials, product comparisons, and previews. Our goal is to provide value beyond what you'd read in other similar articles by integrating our own unique opinion and insight.
Our commentary pieces, which are subjective in nature, are designed to poke and prod an aspect of our industry in an attempt to get answers, express concern, or to stimulate discussion from our community.
Our late breaking news keeps you abreast of the latest happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. Our actionable tips and tricks keep your device working to its full potential.
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The pocketnow.com Team
Brandon Miniman, Editor-in-Chief
Brandon is a graduate from the Villanova School of Business, located near Philadelphia, PA. He's proud to be part of the pocketnow.com heritage, one that extends back to the primitive days of the Pocket PC operating system. His free time is spent at the gym keeping in shape, practicing drums and piano, cooking, reading, and lusting over future devices.
Jaime Rivera, Review Coordinator
Jaime is our proud Latin American import from sunny San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He has 10 years of management experience in the Airline business and continues his knowledge pursuit in the Honduran Technological University (UTH). He became a mobile device fan after he learned that his first iPAQ 3630 could keep him tuned into the many things he’s passionate about; some being God through his Bible studies, reading, music, and aviation. Six years and lots of devices later, his “toys” have become a key tool in helping him stretch his time between his love for the Air, his commitment to keeping our colossal review record growing with even more cutting edge content, significant traveling, and his bright eight year old son.
Chuong Nguyen, Chief News Editor
Chuong is a business student who is interested in technology and communication. He has been using the Microsoft mobile platform since the early Casio days. Currently, he is making the migration between a Windows Mobile Professional device to a Windows Mobile Standard device. .
Adam Z. Lein, Senior Editor
Adam has had interests in combining technology with art since his first use of a Koala pad on an Apple computer. Adam currently works as a graphic designer, photographer, systems administrator and web developer at a small design firm in Westchester, NY. His work has seen numerous awards as well as mention in books and magazines. His love of technology extends to software development companies who have often implemented his ideas for usability and feature enhancements. Mobile computing has become a necessity for Adam since his first Uniden UniPro PC100 Palm-size PC.
Stephen Skarlatos, Senior Editor
Stephen has over 25 years of software development experience. In the 1990’s, he led a research & development group which implemented the first ODBC driver solution for Unisys Mainframes. In 2006, he started A&S Consulting, LLC to focus on providing management and architecture support to small and medium sized businesses. He has been using Windows CE devices since version 1.1. His PDAs have included the Philips Nino, the Compaq Aero, the Compaq iPAQ, the T-Mobile XDA, the HP hw6315, the T-Mobile MDA, and the T-Mobile Wing. Today he uses an AT&T Tilt. He publishes a blog at mydigitallife.us and in 2006 was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.
Steve Mueller, Contributing Editor
Steve lives outside of Silicon Valley in Hollister, California. He has a B.S. in Math and Computer Science and an M.S. in Computer Science, both from the University of Michigan. He's been involved in computing since high school, when he programmed calculators, and has continued to this day, creating compilers, programing environments, image conversion programs and on-line voice chat communities. He has owned various Windows CE devices since version 1.0, and runs his own Pocket PC portal Silicon Valley Pocket PC. He enjoys video and TV, volleyball, dancing, college sports, science fiction and, of course, computers.
Ray Doan, Contributing Editor
Ray currently works for one of the national health insurers working in the sales arena. His love for mobile devices started with his Palm III. Later, when Pocket PC 2002 was introduced, he made the giant leap into the world of Windows Mobile devices. When he is not spending countless hours on reading up on the mobile world, he spends his time enjoying photography, playing Rock Band with his family, and trying to keep up with his young daughter.
Anton D. Nagy, Contributing Editor
Anton comes from Oradea, Romania. He has a Master's degree in Law but he currently works in food industry Foreign Trade, being responsible for Central and Western European markets. His first contact with the Windows Mobile platform was when his girlfriend bought him his first Windows Mobile device, an HTC Trinity. In his spare time he likes to listen to music, do airplane modelling and optimize his devices.
Jenna Gonzalez, Contributing Editor
Jenna is our resident fashionista from New York. She has worked over nine years in the fashion, runway and marketing industry, and is currently serving as a senior buying executive for one of the top fashion retailers in the United States. Jenna's love for tech toys and gadgets started in high school where she spent hours doodling up futuristic "Fashion Forward Devices." Who knew she could be such a dork? She welcomes challenges and loves tasks that allow her to flex her creative muscles. When she's not jetsetting all over the world, Jenna enjoys yoga, kickboxing, creating exciting new (or disastrous) recipes, spending quality time with her large crazy family, and increasing her massive collection of Japanese bonsai, silk robes and oriental weaponry among other things.
Terry Davis, Contributing Editor
Terry is a freelance I.T. consultant in the UK specializing in software project test management. With over ten years experience in systems analysis, test management and test process engineering he runs his own company providing services to major UK companies and government agencies. His love of gadgets began with his first Psion Series 3a and he has never been without a mobile device of some kind ever since. He enjoys writing and putting this together with his love of technology makes reviewing for pocketnow.com his ideal pastime. In his spare time he enjoys yoga and spending time at home with his family.
Lucy Davis, Contributing Editor
Lucy is a full time working Mother from the south of England. She is currently working in Quality Management and Business Improvement, and prior to this, spent eight years in training, designing and delivering courses in customer services skills and IT training. In her spare time Lucy is studying for an MSc in Strategic Quality Management. Lucy has always been fascinated by gadgets and technology and with such a busy lifestyle she needs a mobile device that can keep up with her and her family.
Neal Stublen, Contributing Editor
Neal has worked as a software development engineer for over 15 years since receiving a B.S. Electrical Engineering degree from Virginia Tech. He currently works with a team of top-notch engineers at Sonic Solutions developing Blu-ray playback software. Neal also serves on the board of Tall Oaks Classical School in Newark, DE. In his spare time, Neal can often be found transporting his children to swim practices, but occasionally finds time to hike or play basketball. Neal jumped into the Windows Mobile world in an attempt to keep track of an increasingly complex schedule, but he has found many more practical uses for Windows Mobile (like keeping up with NBA basketball news and scores - go Spurs!)
Mike Kurdziel, Web Designer
Mike is a of student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is currently studying for his masters degree in Computer Engineering. He has been with pocketnow.com since the beginning, and has been responsible for the last four designs of the site. His other interests include web programming, running, and drums.
Tim Adams, Contributing Editor
Tim Adams currently hails from the Pacific Northwest (specifically Oregon), and is currently the Network Administrator for a group of MRI facilities. He began his handheld life during the beginning of the Palm age, and has never looked back since. From that point on, he has been an active member in the handheld community: reviewing, beta testing, and developing for multiple companies.
