SplashData Launches SplashPhoto 4.0 for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC

SplashPhoto enables users to create and manage electronic photo albums on their -Windows Mobile device; the first to enable desktop synchronization

(MobilityNewswire/PRWEB ) September 28, 2003 --SplashData, Inc., the leading developer of virtual wallet" applications for mobile devices, announces the launch of SplashPhoto 4.0 for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC PDAs. SplashPhoto, originally developed for Palm OS(r) PDAs and recently ported to Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC devices, is the first image viewer to enable Windows Mobile users to manage and synchronize their image libraries with a desktop PC.

Through the integration of synchronization functionality, SplashData enhances its already strong application, allowing customers to access their stored images from any location and take advantage of the rich digital media experience enabled by the Windows Mobile platform," said Irwin Rodrigues, lead product manager of the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. Using SplashPhoto, the growing user base of digital photographers is empowered to organize and save entire photo albums with unique specifications on their Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC devices."

SplashPhoto, recently named Best Image Viewer" by the editorial staff of Handheld Computing Magazine, and winner of the Handango Champion Award for Best Lifestyle Application," offers a fast, easy-to-use image viewer for handhelds and smartphones. Version 4.0 includes a desktop catalog feature with two-way synchronization, offering the easiest means of managing photos on a desktop PC and Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC. Its one-of-a-kind desktop application now enables users to organize image collections into personalized categories and, upon synchronization, the images are arranged accordingly on the Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC. There is no limit to the number of personalized categories that users can create.

While other image viewers allow users to view pictures on a device in their original size (many of which are upwards of 1 MB), SplashPhoto enables users to crop images on the desktop, then format and compress them for optimal viewing on the handhelds screen. As a result, SplashPhoto users are able to store hundreds of images on their devices rather than only having the capacity for storing a few.

The efficient use of memory is just one of the ways that SplashPhoto is the best choice for anyone wanting to use their handheld as a portable photo album," said John Chaffee, president of SplashData, Inc. The new version really shines when used in conjunction with the included desktop software for organizing photo albums and synchronizing with the Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC."

SplashPhoto 4.0 makes it easier than ever to share photos with friends and family members. First, all images are stored as JPG files, simplifying the process of sharing pictures with people using other operating systems. Secondly, images can be transferred via Bluetooth, infrared or e-mail between different types of devices, including handhelds, smartphones, laptops and other devices.
SplashPhoto 4.0 features include:

About SplashData, Inc.
SplashData is the leading developer of virtual wallet applications for handheld devices. SplashDatas applications provide all the functions of a traditional wallet in digital form, enabling a truly mobile digital lifestyle. SplashDatas top quality products and experienced management team are playing a leadership role in the emerging mobile applications market. Founded in 2000, SplashData is privately held and based in Seattle, Washington. For more information, please visit www.splashdata.com or call 206-780-9184.

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