Windows Mobile is often found on electronic devices that double as cell phones such as the popular Blackberry™ devices. These allow users to check email, surf the Internet, and take pictures or video at the same time they make phone calls. Other companies have jumped on the bandwagon, creating newer phones capable of doing much more such as the iPhone from AT&T and Apple.
When people begin looking for themes capable of working with their Windows Mobile programming, they often neglect to check with their cell phone provider. The provider usually has a website that’s accessible from the cell phone where users can download different college themes and upload them directly onto their phone. Those without access can download the Windows Mobile college themes from their computer to their phone by using a USB cable.
Features
The purpose of a Windows Mobile college theme is to serve as a skin over the screen of the phone. Unlike traditional skins that exist on the outside, these work inside the phone. The buttons cover the existing buttons, and they all have the same theme as the college. There are even some that include a picture of the school’s mascot or the school’s fight song. Users can also set up this fight song to serve as their ringtone or as their phone’s alarm.
The college theme covers the entire screen, leaving no gaps or areas where the old theme can be seen. Some companies set up the theme, so only a small picture related to the school is shown at the bottom of the screen, and the top of the screen contains buttons and colors relating to the school. Other companies use the logo of the school to cover the screen and other smaller icons around the edges.
Schools
There is a misconception among shoppers that they can only find Windows Mobile college themes for the larger or more popular schools, but that isn’t true. It is true that the larger schools often have more options available. They may come in different themes and have different customizations available, but smaller schools also have their own themes. Tulane University, Iowa State University, and the University of Illinois are all examples of less popular schools that still have themes available.
The larger schools, especially those with a large and active spots based fan base have more themes available. These schools often have alumni and former students that design their own themes and offer them for free. A few examples of those schools include Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, Florida State University, and the University of Louisville.
Softpedia
Softpedia.com is a great choice for those who want a Windows Mobile college theme for their handheld device. One bonus associated with using this company is that they offer a trial version of their product. Users can download the software onto their mobile device and use it for a certain amount of time before deciding if they want to purchase the full version. The only problem with the trial version is that users can’t access all the features such as the customization of the theme.
The company does include the option for users to customize the theme they purchase. They can change the size of the icons to fit their needs, alter the colors to make them a little brighter or less bright, and also determine the number of icons they want on their screen. Georgia Tech is one of the more popular options the company offers.
ChameleonCo.com
Chameleonstore.com is the leading provider of Windows Mobile college themes. They have over thirty different college themes available on their website, and each one is completely customizable. The user simply needs to download the theme onto their device, and they can then change around the size of the different components. Each theme comes with a background image that features the school logo, with this logo coming in three different sizes.
This company also has more college themes available than any other website. This includes both popular schools such as the University of Kentucky and less popular schools like the Air Force Academy. All their themes are compatible with all makes and models of Blackberry™ handheld devices, and users will find that they can customize it in other ways too. The themes are also compatible with the Blackberry Storm™, the first touch screen device the company made.
My Symbian
My-Symbian.com has their own store listed on their website, which contains a number of different college themes for Windows Mobile devices. These are a little different from the other websites because they use images in their themes as opposed to the traditional logo of the school. For example, their University of Michigan theme contains a picture of the football stadium, which acknowledges the fact that the school has a stellar football theme.
Their themes also lack the traditional icons, using the regular looking buttons that came with the device instead. These buttons are made a little larger and colored to work with the rest of the theme. In the University of Michigan theme, these buttons are colored dark blue. They have nineteen different themes available, and all work with some of the more popular devices including those from Dell, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
Pocket Gear
Pocket Gear is one of the more popular sellers of Windows Mobile college themes. Each one of their themes comes with five different layout options. Users can change the shades of the colors, the size of the icons, and the layout of the screen once they purchase the theme and download it to their device. Their themes are made by Today Themes, and each one can accommodate four different screen sizes.
Pocketgear.com themes also come with multiple sizes for the different icons, which makes it perfect for those who need a larger icon and those who want smaller ones to fit their different programs. Their themes can fit phones and devices from a variety of different companies including T-Mobile and Verizon. Their best seller is Boston College, but they also have other schools available, as well.
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