Windows Phone Thoughts: 2005 Best of Everything CD Review

Product Category: ‘Packaged’ software
Manufacturer: Thaddeus Computing
Where to Buy: Pocket PC Magazine
Price: Demo CD $15 USD or free with 2 year Pocket PC Magazine subscription. Software Package $280.00 USD.
System Requirements: Most of the software included will work with Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003 or 2003 SE. You’ll need to check with individual vendors regarding versions to work with Pocket PC 2000.
Specifications: Desktop PC with ActiveSync 3.7 or above installed is required to review the CD and to download demos, etc. Pocket PC.

Pros:

• Huge selection of award-winning software;
  
• Vendors supply the latest version their software;
  
• Automated website makes it easy(ier) to register the packages you want;
  
• Lots of freebies on the CD and with the registered package

Cons:

• Pricey, but worth it, if there is software there you want;
  
• Varying methods of registration, depending upon vendor.

Summary: Have you been waiting on that ultimate deal on pieces of software you’ve thought of getting, but just couldn’t afford? Well, Thaddeus Computing’s 2005 Best of Everything CD may be just the answer. Here, in one place, are 100 of the top name applications which were judged to be the ‘best of breed’ in their respective categories. The initial investment is significant, but if you’re looking to add a number of new applications to your Pocket PC, this may be the most economical route available.

Read On for the full review!